19c French Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Iron
19c French Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship
Iron
19c French Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship
Bronze
19th Century Silver Lantern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This silver lantern origins from France. 19th century period.
Silver
19th Century French Bronze Gilt Lantern
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century French bronze gilt lantern The lantern has it' s original antique round (rolled
Bronze
19th Century French Zinc Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century French zinc lantern. With a decorative time worn patina. Circa 1890. Re-wired to
Zinc
Monumental French 19th Century Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional and monumental 19th century Lantern from Paris, France. Beautifully constructed
Iron
$390Sale Price|59% Off
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered. measurements: H
Metal
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
19th Century French Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century French copper lantern with glass panels. Lanterns can be wired for electricity or
Copper, Iron
Late 19th Century French Zinc Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century French zinc lantern. With a decorative time worn patina. Circa 1890. Re-wired to
Zinc
$438Sale Price|54% Off
Large French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely large iron lantern, France, circa 1880-1900 . Very special type of lantern without a door
Iron
19th Century French Metal & Glass Lantern ca. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Metal & Glass Lantern ca. 1850
Metal
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative and unique French 19th century Wrought Iron lantern. The bottom of the hexagon
Wrought Iron
French Early 19th Century Empire Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful early 19th century Empire Lantern from the South of France. Wonderfully crafted in
Bronze
$810Sale Price|54% Off
French, Early 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1800- 1850. Weathered and some old repairs. Glass of later
Metal
19th Century French Metal & Glass Lantern ca. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Metal & Glass Lantern ca. 1850
Glass
$2,160 / item
French, 19th Century Large Wrought-Iron Lantern
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall and elegant wrought iron lantern, originally designed to be placed atop a masonry column. Very
Wrought Iron
$810Sale Price|47% Off
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
a gracefully tapered form—blending 19th century French industrial craftsmanship with romantic
Wrought Iron
$594Sale Price|44% Off
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern with lovely wooden handle, France, circa 1750- 1850. Unique period piece
Metal
$690Sale Price / set|35% Off
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of 3 very rare glass lanterns. Lyon, France, circa 1900, in good but weathered
Metal
$414Sale Price|48% Off
French, Late 19th Century early 20th century, Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Really lovely metal lantern in a form I haven't seen before. France, circa 1890-1920. Weathered H
Iron
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Lantern with Engraved Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French gold bronze lantern with engraved glass. Glass has a figural starburst
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Chateau Lantern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze "Lanterne de Chateau" origins from France, circa 1810.
Bronze
19th Century French Ormolu Versailles Style Hall Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century French ormolu Versailles style hall lantern of octagonal cage form with bevelled glass
Ormolu
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. three piece ormolu oil lantern
Ormolu
Large French Wrought Iron and Mica Church Lantern, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large wrought iron hanging church lantern with cast zinc leaf ornaments and mica panels. France
Wrought Iron
Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France
Located in New Orleans, LA
French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, and is decorated with a knob at each corner of the
Brass
$5,522 / set
Large Pair of French 19th Century Iron Lanterns
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very large and elegant pair of iron hanging lanterns, painted green. Glass panels could be added
Iron
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
Large 19th Century French Brass Hall Lantern
Located in London, by appointment only
A large-scale brass late 19th century cylindrical lantern having a canopy of 's' scroll supports
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis
Located in New Orleans, LA
A distinguished Napoleon III black iron lantern adorned with fleur-de-lis motifs and intricate
Wrought Iron
$1,680Sale Price|40% Off
Antique French Solid Bronze Lantern 19th Century
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French, solid Bronze Lantern, newly rewired for the American market, but without glass.
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Chateau Light Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French gold bronze chateau light lantern. LAN040.
Bronze
19th Century Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French, late 19th century brass hall lantern, having swag and tassel decoration
Brass
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern. This handsome lantern
Wrought Iron
19th Century Pair of French Style Brass Hall Lanterns
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair of French style brass hall lanterns with shaped and bevelled glass panels
Brass
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass lantern. This
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern. The
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern. The
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century Brass Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century French ormolu Versailles style hall lantern of octagonal cage form with bevelled glass
Brass
Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large and exquisite antique French 19th-century ormolu and glass multi-light lantern. The lantern
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Glass Figural Seven-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous antique 19th century Louis XVI style French dore bronze and glass figural seven-light
Bronze
French 19th Century Brass and Hand-Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern - Three Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French brass and glass bell jar lantern dates to the 19th century and embodies the
Brass
19th Century French Bronze and Etched Frosted Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Bronze and Etched Frosted Glass Hall Lantern Of ovoid shape
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze and Beveled Glass Chateau Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French gold bronze and beveled glass chateau lantern. CHB013.
Bronze
Pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XVI, Neo-Classic Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
back to the 19th century. The French pair was originally gas burning and mounted atop a pair of
Bronze
$1,936Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Wall Lanterns, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of 19th-century horse-drawn carriage lanterns is a remarkable example of
Brass
French late 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scale French late 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Glass lantern. Each
Ormolu
French late 19th century Directoire st. patinated, Gilt Metal, and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and wonderfully decorative French late 19th century Directoire st. patinated, Gilt Metal
Metal
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
French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained
Wrought Iron
$13,560Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass
Bronze
$26,850Sale Price|22% Off
Palatial French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze and panelled bevelled glass
Bronze
A Late 19th Century French Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A French circular finely cast bronze and glass lantern, the crown comprised of scrolling foliage
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Stained Glass Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in France circa 1870, this vibrant lantern features four stained glass panels arranged in a shield
Iron
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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