19thC Oversized English 'George Bray' Gothic Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa. 1863-65 19thC oversized English 'George Bray' Gothic Verdigris Lantern 1863 originally
Antique Mid-19th Century British Lanterns
Copper, Iron
19thC Oversized English 'George Bray' Gothic Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa. 1863-65 19thC oversized English 'George Bray' Gothic Verdigris Lantern 1863 originally
Copper, Iron
Japanese Antique Classic 1850 "Birds and Waves" Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early 1850 Japanese Garden Lantern Classic - Hard To Find Japan, unusual large antique lantern
Copper
Sold|$3,125
Copper Train Station Light
Located in New York, NY
Copper exterior lantern. Would have been used above a platform in a train station.
Angel Face Oil Lamp Silver Tone Finish Scrolled Foot & Acanthus Leaf Decoration
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
kerosene pot is made of copper and a brass burner, still functions as an oil lamp and has not been drilled
Copper, Spelter
19th C English Copper Lantern Sconce by Foster & Pullen
Located in New York, NY
Rare English copper lantern sconce by noted maker, Foster & Pullen. The lantern has hinged top, and
Copper, Wrought Iron
Sold|$3,000
Copper Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Uk circa 1880
Antique Victorian Late 19th Century William Sugg Copper Verdigris Lantern C.1890
Located in London, GB
Copper street lantern with natural verdigris made in England by William Sugg & Co. circa 1890
Copper
Sold|$1,400
Small Verdigirs Copper Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful 3 candle lantern with original verdigris copper patina. The lantern has been adopted to
Copper
Huge Antique Victorian Late 19th Century Copper Verdigris Lantern Light. C.1890
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed glazed copper lantern with natural verdigris made by Foster & Pullen. c.1890 A
Copper
Sold|$2,736
French Copper Lantern, circa 1875
Located in Antwerp, BE
French copper lantern, second half of the 19th century.
Copper
Sold|$5,900
English Copper Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century copper and glass hanging hall lantern with hip roofed copper top surmounted by
Copper
Sold|$14,275
Pair of 19th Century English Lanterns
Located in MADRID, ES
These domed 19th C lanterns are toped with cast eagles which add a differential decorative item in
Copper
Restored Pair of Original Antique English Copper Wall Lanterns
Located in Highwood, IL
Magnificent pair of fully restored antique English copper coach or wall lanterns. These are
Copper, Brass
Restored Pair of Original Antique English Copper Wall Lanterns
Located in Highwood, IL
Magnificent pair of fully restored antique English copper coach or wall lanterns. These are
Copper, Brass
19th Century Wrought Iron Oil Lantern Electrified Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century wrought iron oil lantern floor lamp is ideal for bringing a little nostalgia into a
Copper, Wrought Iron
Copper Gas Lantern with Flat Milk Glass Shade
By Benjamin
Located in Peekskill, NY
Benjamin bulb cluster. The lamp is all copper showing the original copper patina and an oversized dog bone
Copper
Old Rustic Copper Hanging Ceiling Light Lantern Pendant Antique hand made period
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th century Louis Philippe style Carriage Hexagonal copper ceiling lantern with brass elements
Copper
Japanese Extraordinary Pair of Handmade Antique Dragon Lanterns, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome highest quality pair of large 19th century hand crafted temple lotus motif bronze
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Tall Antique Lotus Purity Flower Lighting Lantern, 18 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Lotus Purity Flower" motif and in a convenient portable size, Meiji period late 19th century. Finely
Bronze, Copper
Sold|$3,200
Huge 1800s Ship Lanterns, Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lanterns came right off a horse barn in Connecticut. These are the largest lanterns we have
Copper
Sold|$1,408
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
Japan Fine Antique Hand-Hammered "Imperial Chrysanthemum" Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
an added bonus A rare bronze and copper antique lantern find in fine condition. A good old example
Bronze, Copper
Sold|$3,450
19th Century Copper Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Great pair of English lanterns made of copper. New wiring .
Copper
Sold|$1,800
Beautiful 19th Century Copper Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful 19th century copper four light lantern.
Copper
Sold|$3,200
Painted English 19th Century Copper Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
antique copper lantern makes a stunning statement indoors or out. This photo was taken after restoration
Sold|$2,950
19th c. Copper Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
This stunning 19th century copper lantern has been electrified for enjoyment in a more modern era
Glass
Sold|$2,500
19th century English copper lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Foster and Pullen made English copper lantern. Beautiful patina. Wired for U.S.
Copper, Brass
Sold|$3,600
19th Century French Copper Lanterns
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century French copper lanterns with wonderful aged patina. Great copper fretwork detail. All
Copper
Sold|$3,500
19th Century English Copper Lantern
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century English lantern with aged copper colors of green and gold. Impressive scale. Newly
Copper
Sold|$3,200
19th Century English Copper Lantern
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century English copper lantern.
Copper
Sold|$3,200
19th Century English Copper Lantern
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century English copper lantern.
Copper
Sold|$3,250
Pair of 19th Century French Copper Lanterns
Located in Montecito, CA
Pair of large scale French Copper Hanging Suspension Lanterns; hexagonal shape with a raised dome
Copper, Iron
Sold|$2,450
19th Century French Copper Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French copper gas lantern converted to electric light.
Copper, Brass
Sold|$2,750
19th Century William Edgar Copper Lantern
Located in Nashville, TN
Late 19th Century William Edgar copper lantern. Converted from gas to electric with beeswax candle
Copper
Sold|$1,646
19th Century Victorian Copper Wall Lantern
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Victorian Period copper wall lantern, of square tapering form with glazed front
Copper
Sold|$5,500
Copper Lantern
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French copper lantern
Copper
Sold|$4,200
Copper Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Copper lantern with old patina, newly wired for US. To see more items from Foxglove
Copper
Sold|$3,700
Copper Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Copper lantern with newer finish, newly wired for U.S. To see more items from
Copper
Sold|$1,950
19th C. English Copper Lantern
Located in Nashville, TN
19th c. English Copper Lantern with seeded glass. Rewired with three candle lights.
Copper
Sold|$1,500
19th C. French Copper Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
French copper 19th century lantern with frosted glass. It needs to be wired for U.S.
Copper
Sold|$2,195
French Copper Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
French copper lanterns without glass, rewired. $2,195 each
Copper
Sold|$2,000
COPPER SHIP'S LANTERN
By W. M. Harvie Co.
Located in Bedford, NY
ENGLISH COPPER AND GLASS SHIP'S LANTERN- OIL - MADE BY WILLIAM HARVIE CO- BISHIP ST. BIRMINGHAM
Copper
Sold|$2,200
English Copper Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gas copper street lantern from England with new seeded glass and electrification. More available.
Copper
Sold|$1,800
English Copper Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gas lantern from England. Used on streets as gas lights all over England. No electrification, new
Copper
Sold|$1,350
Copper Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large copper and glass lantern.
Copper
Sold|$2,550
Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
This period lantern has been wired is ready to be installed. It has it's original hinged bottom
Copper
Sold|$1,200
Davey & Company Copper Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Item #SB-01 Davey & Company Copper Lantern with original oil interior fittings
Copper
Sold|$1,450
Handsome Copper Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
Newly polished and wired for four lights.
Copper, Brass
Sold|$2,000
Antique English Copper Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large English copper lantern, beautful worn patina. Makers Foster & Pullen.
Copper
Pair of 19th Century Copper and Etched Glass Gas Lanterns
Located in Tadcaster, GB
These are a superb pair of high quality 19th century copper and etched glass lanterns. They have a
Copper
Sold|$750
English Antique Copper Wall Lantern
Located in Lancashire, GB
English Antique Copper Wall Lantern. This is a lovely, English 19th century antique copper lantern
Copper
A 19th Century Arts and Crafts Copper 'Ropetwist' Hanging Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century hanging lantern suspended from a beaded copper bell shaped canopy with 3 later
Copper
Sold|$3,500
Fine Verdigris Copper Manor Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
This early and rare copper lantern has a wonderful original verdigris surface and formerly graced a
Copper
Sold|$4,600
Old English Copper Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gas lanterns lined the streets of merry old London in the 19th century and rather than becoming
Copper
Large 19th Century Copper Hanging Lantern of Unusual Hexagonal Design
Located in Stamford, GB
A large 19th century copper hanging lantern of unusual hexagonal design, England, circa 1880.
Copper
Sold|$6,400
Pair of Copper Wall Mount Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of copper wall lanterns beautifully patinated. Each of the lanterns has a different stamped
Copper
Sold|$495
Ships Lantern Copper and Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
These ship lamps are getting harder and harder to find. Our is copper with fine brass details and
Copper, Brass
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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