19th Century French Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French copper lantern with glass panels. Lanterns can be wired for electricity or
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Copper, Iron
19th Century French Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French copper lantern with glass panels. Lanterns can be wired for electricity or
Copper, Iron
Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English copper wall hanging lantern dating to the late 19th century, suitable for indoor
Metal, Copper
19th Century huge copper manor house lantern
Located in London, GB
19th Century huge copper manor house lantern This is a highly decorative and grand size example
Copper
19th century French large copper and glass lantern
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french large copper and glass lantern, circa 1880. Here we offer a great opportunity
Copper
19c French Antique Copper Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fine antique French copper lantern dates to the 1800s and showcases the enduring craftsmanship
Copper
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade This hanging Lampshade is in the form of a Large Copper
Copper
Attractive Iron and Copper Wall Lantern This is a good size Copper Wall Lantern
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Attractive Iron and Copper Wall Lantern This is a good size Copper Wall Lantern it has4 sides and
Copper
Pair of gilded and stamped copper lanterns, 19th century, Venice, Italy
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of large Venetian lanterns of hexagonal form in stamped and gilded copper. Model finely
Copper
Antique/Vintage Copper French Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
, the lantern has the aged copper patinated verdigris that gives it even more character and interest
Copper
Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and sensational French mid-19th century lantern. Wonderfully crafted from bronze
Bronze, Copper
English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style square copper green patinated hanging lantern with leaded glass side panels
Copper, Lead, Tôle
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This very old Hall Lantern has 6 bevelled glass sides
Copper
Green Verdigris French Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Green verdigris French copper lantern circa 1860-1889. Includes five feet of chain and a canopy
Copper, Iron
$13,500 / set
A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns These beautiful lanterns originally configured as gas
Bronze, Copper
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
Massive late 19th century copper and brass ship's lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With
Brass, Copper
19th Century English Art Nouveau Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English Art Nouveau verdigris lantern, circa 1890. A lovely example of an Art
Copper
19th Century Marine Light Patinaed Copper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This working lantern is in a patinaed copper and in very good condition. Great nautical look in
Copper
Antique Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique hexagonal glass paneled domed copper lantern. Unwired. Beautiful natural patina. Late 19th
Copper, Iron
French Glass Paneled Verdigris Green and Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French glass-paneled verdigris-green and copper lantern circa 1870-1909. Natural green patina on
Copper, Iron
Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass starboard ship's lantern. Heavy fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's badge from
Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Gas Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English copper wall hanging gas lamp dating back to the 19th century. This Georgian
Copper
$6,900
Hammersmith Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A large copper street lantern with a good patinated surface and having four glazed and canted glass
Copper
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pendant lantern
Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
$11,069 / item
Pair Monumental Georgian Verdigris Lanterns
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 Pair Monumental Georgian Verdigris Lanterns sku 2066 Price is each Arms W71 x D26 x H20
Copper, Iron
Japanese Fine Antique Lotus Leaf Bronze Lantern Extraordinary 19thc. Shogun Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to Find Lotus Lantern- First we have seen Please enjoy our video. An innovative heavily
Bronze, Copper
Solid Copper Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
picture showing a piece of missing lens). Lantern has been electrified for home use. Weight is 19 pounds.
Copper
Copper Hanging Lantern with Scalloped Finial
Located in Greenwich, CT
A patinated copper hanging lantern of canted glass sides in a copper frame with turned drops below
Copper
$8,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
Intricate, 19th Century Venetian Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of pierced, hand - done, copper lanterns featuring four opaque, Murano glass-tube
Copper
Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern
Located in Leesburg, VA
Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern Anonymous Probably England or America
Brass, Copper
$3,000Sale Price|55% Off
Bow Fronted Copper Wall Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Bow fronted copper wall lantern, UK, circa 1850.
Antique WT George & Co English Copper Maritime Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.T George & Co English Patinated Copper Maritime Nautical Ship Lantern Converted Table
Copper
Pair of Large Coach Lanterns Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 19th
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of 19th coach lanterns - wall lights fixtures. Germany. Lamp sockets: 1.
Metal, Brass, Copper
French 1890s Iron and Copper Wall Lantern with Four Lights and Scrolling Bracket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French iron wall lantern from the late 19th century, with four lights, glass panels, and
Brass, Copper, Iron
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
century Japanese cloisonne lanterns were made during the Meiji period, from the late 19th to early 20th
Copper, Enamel
Pair of American Coach Lanterns with Urn Finials
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of American coach lanterns with urn finials, floral swag motif, and original beveled glass
Bronze, Copper
$1,433Sale Price|20% Off
French Interior Brass Lantern Mansard Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Interior Brass Lantern Mansard Style This large handsome brass hanging lantern comprises
Brass, Copper
$7,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Large Antique Bronze and Iron Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large lanterns with a mix of bronze, brass and iron. Tapered lanterns surmounted by a
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron
$3,063 / set
Pair of Silver Plated Storm Lanterns
Located in London, GB
Wonderfully patinated silver plated on copper, early 19th century storm lanterns. Copper showing
Silver Plate
Unavailable|$4,050
19th Century Copper Lantern
Located in Brenham, TX
This is the largest copper lantern I've ever seen. It stands at 42" high and is perfect for a
Copper
Unavailable|$18,000
Badminton Lantern
Located in London, GB
A massive mid 19th century copper lantern of octagonal tapering form. It originates from one of the
Unavailable|$2,790
Copper Lanterns
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair - English Copper and Wrought Iron Street Lantern Frames " I bought these lanterns from
Copper, Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$3,272
Late 19th-Early 20th Century English Copper Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 19th-early 20th century English copper lantern with good verdigris color and proportions
Copper
Unavailable|$3,898
Copper Lantern
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A large copper lantern. Natural patination to the surface. English early 19th century
Copper
Unavailable|$6,250
A Mid 19th Century Brass, Copper and Cast Iron Lantern
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century brass, copper and cast iron lantern from the bottom stair or newel post of a
Brass, Copper, Iron
Unavailable|$4,350
Large English 19th Century Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a large and very attractive English mid-19th century verdigris copper hanging gas lantern
Copper
Unavailable|$4,125
19th Century Black Metal Square Lantern, France
Located in New York, NY
A single black metal and glass square lantern with copper vent and 4 lights. Recently rewired for
Metal, Copper
Unavailable|$24,000 / set
Pair of French Copper, Brass & Steel Hanging Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1860. Each with a hexagonal-shaped glass paned body, surmounted by a stylized crown decorated upper section; the lower section with six shaped scrolls supporting a single knob ...
Unavailable|$9,800 / set
Pair of Enormous Pewter Finished Copper Estate Wall Lanterns
Located in Woodbury, CT
These exceptional, estate-sized pewter-finished copper lanterns came from a private house in the
Pewter, Copper
Unavailable|$4,350
Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a large and very stylish mid-19th century English verdigris copper hanging lantern, now
Copper
Unavailable|$4,350
Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
?This is a lovely example of a large mid 19th Century English verdigris copper hanging Lantern, now
Copper
Unavailable|$10,850
Large Antique English Copper Octagonal Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
English large antique copper lantern with a sphere corona above a three-tier graduated row of
Unavailable|$1,949
Color Glass Lantern
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A cylindrical copper lantern with extremely unusual and colorful glazing. English, second half
Copper
Unavailable|$3,620
Walden Chemist Globe Lantern
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
An exceptional globe gas lantern. Natural verdigris to the copper frame, opaline glass above
Copper
Unavailable|$2,715
Arts & Crafts Verdigris Lantern
Located in London, GB
Copper hexagonal lantern with attractively patinated verdigris finish, England, circa 1920.
Copper
Unavailable|$4,359
Lovely Venetian Lantern from Handmade Red Blown Murano Glass
Located in Maastricht, NL
Lovely Venetian lantern, Classic model in the style of Venini, featuring eight individual leaves
Copper
Unavailable|$9,000
Vintage Hand Blown Glass Moroccan Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hand blown glass Moroccan light fixture. The piece has a patinated copper finish with hand
Copper
Unavailable|$5,250 / set
Pair of Antique American Solid Copper Ships Lanterns, circa 1890-1910
Located in Houston, TX
Antique American copper ship lanterns, with swing handles, cylindrical glass chimneys, replacements
Whether you’re in search of a functional fixture to help illuminate a room or just a minimalist ornamental touch, the choice of lighting is important. Selecting the perfect vintage, new or antique lanterns can transform an otherwise monotonous space in your home.
In the 1700s, lanterns became widely popular when accessibility broadened for whale oil, as fuel for lamps was one of its earliest uses. Lantern design evolved considerably during the mid- to late 19th century, when a powerful, adaptable fuel came into play: kerosene. Portable and immediately sought after, kerosene lamps were traditionally surrounded by a glass globe or tube that sat on a metal frame to protect the flame from spreading or extinguishing. (While reproductions abound, antique kerosene lanterns have since become collector's items.)
Later, in 1862, John H. Irwin created coil oil lamps, which were designed for coal oils as well as kerosene and lessened the risk of fire. They required plentiful oxygen to remain lit, and with refinements, the lamps could be used indoors. Lanterns increasingly came to be part of commercial spaces such as museums and theaters, and over time, lighting artisans worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they weren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.
Antiques inject a touch of classical chic into any space. With the right lantern, you could also deepen the impact of the collection of vases and vessels, sculptures or other decorative objects in a living room or dining room. It’s essential to find a balance between utility and aesthetics when choosing the perfect vintage–style lantern for your space, and the right lighting decisions can determine the underlying mood of a room as well as enhance the choices you’ve made for your home’s decor. While old-time charm is something to be cherished, there is lots to love in modern lanterns from today’s top furniture designers.
On 1stDibs, search by creator to find lanterns crafted by the likes of Woka Lamps, Barovier & Toso and Material Lust or browse the collection by style. From today’s standouts to mid-century modern classics to Art Deco–era innovations, find the best vintage, new or antique lantern for you now.
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