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4 French Lanterns

French Brass & Glass 4 Light Round Lantern Pendant Light
French Brass & Glass 4 Light Round Lantern Pendant Light

French Brass & Glass 4 Light Round Lantern Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

This cast brass pendant features bent glass segments forming a cylinder and topped with elegant solid brass brackets, four candle lights, and a matching chain and canopy. This light ...

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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare 4 lights gilt beaten wrought iron lantern with curved glasses. French work.
Rare 4 lights gilt beaten wrought iron lantern with curved glasses. French work.

Rare 4 lights gilt beaten wrought iron lantern with curved glasses. French work.

$4,412Sale Price|25% Off

H 33.86 in W 18.71 in D 18.51 in

Rare 4 lights gilt beaten wrought iron lantern with curved glasses. French work.

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful and rare 4 lights lantern is made of gilt beaten wrought ironwith curved glasses

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Iron

A Palatial Pair French 19th/20th C.  Régence Style Gilt-Bronze 4-Light Lanterns
A Palatial Pair French 19th/20th C.  Régence Style Gilt-Bronze 4-Light Lanterns

A Palatial Pair French 19th/20th C. Régence Style Gilt-Bronze 4-Light Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine and Palatial Pair of French 19th/20th Century Régence Revival Style Gilt-Bronze (Ormolu

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Antique Early 1900s French Regency Revival Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality French Heavy Wrought Iron Lantern
Fine Quality French Heavy Wrought Iron Lantern

Fine Quality French Heavy Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in Dallas, TX

Splendid and large French 4-light lantern made from heavy wrought iron. Having elaborately detailed

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Vintage 1980s French Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen
Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen

Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Rare set of 4 neoclassical style bronze round lanterns. French work attributed to Maison Jansen

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1960s French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern with Curved Glass
1960s French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern with Curved Glass

1960s French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern with Curved Glass

Located in London, GB

This very elegant 4-branch French lantern is from the 1960s in the style of Louis XVI and is

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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 French Molded Glass Light Fixtures
Set of 4 French Molded Glass Light Fixtures

Set of 4 French Molded Glass Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

A set of circa 1950s French blown glass lanterns with patinated bronze hardware with one interior

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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Glass

20th Century Set of 4 Grey Ceramic Candelsticks Att. to Anne Kjaersgaard
20th Century Set of 4 Grey Ceramic Candelsticks Att. to Anne Kjaersgaard

20th Century Set of 4 Grey Ceramic Candelsticks Att. to Anne Kjaersgaard

By Anne Kjaersgaard

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Att. to Anne Kjaersgaard - La Borne Original set of 4 ceramic candelsticks Circa 1970

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 lanterns – France 1980
Set of 4 lanterns – France 1980

Set of 4 lanterns – France 1980

$2,518 / set

H 16.54 in Dm 5.52 in

Set of 4 lanterns – France 1980

Located in Girona, Girona

Set of 4 lanterns with steel holders, orange Rodoïd lampshades with kinetic decoration. France

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier
Pair French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier

Pair French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier

Located in Coimbra, PT

Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid

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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4 light Bird Cage Lantern, Style of Adnet
French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4 light Bird Cage Lantern, Style of Adnet

French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4 light Bird Cage Lantern, Style of Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4-Light Pagoda Lantern, Style of Adnet, France, circa 1950s

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20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century 4 lights Louis XVI Lantern in antique bronze finish
19th Century 4 lights Louis XVI Lantern in antique bronze finish

19th Century 4 lights Louis XVI Lantern in antique bronze finish

By OMBRES ET FACETTES

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF

Large Louis XVI-style lantern with four lights. Its triangular base is decorated with leaves, while

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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 Gilt Lanterns with Glass Leaves and Amethyst Flowers. Sold Individually
Set of 4 Gilt Lanterns with Glass Leaves and Amethyst Flowers. Sold Individually

Set of 4 Gilt Lanterns with Glass Leaves and Amethyst Flowers. Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of circa 1940s French gilt metal lanterns with four interior lights, the body with amethyst

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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Set of 4 Large Lanterns

Set of 4 Large Lanterns

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H 33 in Dm 18 in

Set of 4 Large Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 French lanterns with original patina and with interior clusters with 4 lights. The body

Category

French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French 4-light lantern
French 4-light lantern

French 4-light lantern

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H 32 in Dm 15 in

French 4-light lantern

Located in New York, NY

A square French metal lantern with domed top, glass on four sides, and fitted with 4-light cluster.

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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large French Brass Lantern with 4 Lights
Large French Brass Lantern with 4 Lights

Large French Brass Lantern with 4 Lights

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large French brass lantern with rounded glass, leaf detail and 4 lights with wax candles. For

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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Gilt  Lanterns with Crystals
Set of 4 Gilt  Lanterns with Crystals

Set of 4 Gilt Lanterns with Crystals

Located in New York, NY

A set of 4 gilt metal and crystals lanterns with interior lights. The lanterns with a crown of

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Vintage 1940s French Lanterns

French Louis XIV Style Wrought Iron 4-Light Lantern, 1st quarter 20th century
French Louis XIV Style Wrought Iron 4-Light Lantern, 1st quarter 20th century

French Louis XIV Style Wrought Iron 4-Light Lantern, 1st quarter 20th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

body 4 sided with ball feet, retaining original 4-light cluster, standard wiring included in price, UL

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Giltwood Lantern with 4 Lights, Hand-Carved Reproduction
Large Giltwood Lantern with 4 Lights, Hand-Carved Reproduction

Large Giltwood Lantern with 4 Lights, Hand-Carved Reproduction

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large giltwood lantern with 4 lights, hand-carved reproduction.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

A late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lantern
A late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lantern

A late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lantern

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H 41.34 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

A late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lantern

Located in London, GB

A Gilt bronze late 19th century French lantern. The 4 curved glass panels surrounding a 4 arm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Two-Light Lanterns Sconces, Set of 4
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Two-Light Lanterns Sconces, Set of 4

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Two-Light Lanterns Sconces, Set of 4

Located in Dallas, TX

century French exterior lighting. The lantern bodies are fitted with three beveled glass panels enclosing

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

4 Available Early 20th C French Caged Brass & Glass Holophane Lanterns Lights
4 Available Early 20th C French Caged Brass & Glass Holophane Lanterns Lights

4 Available Early 20th C French Caged Brass & Glass Holophane Lanterns Lights

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Seldom seen, a matching quartet of early 20th century French caged Holophane pendants. Each

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Series of 2-4 or 6 Lanterns, 1940s Chrome-Plated Metal and Glass Rod Suspension
Series of 2-4 or 6 Lanterns, 1940s Chrome-Plated Metal and Glass Rod Suspension

Series of 2-4 or 6 Lanterns, 1940s Chrome-Plated Metal and Glass Rod Suspension

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Series of 2-4 or 6 lanterns, 1940s chrome metal hanging lanterns and matte and shiny glass rods

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1910 Large Bronze gilt Louis XVI style lantern pendant light
1910 Large Bronze gilt Louis XVI style lantern pendant light

1910 Large Bronze gilt Louis XVI style lantern pendant light

Located in Surrey, BC

sites with 3 feet of original chain. Found in France 4 candelabra light lantern fixture this

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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French 4-Light Copper Lantern, Early 20th Century
French 4-Light Copper Lantern, Early 20th Century

French 4-Light Copper Lantern, Early 20th Century

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H 35 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in

French 4-Light Copper Lantern, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The French early 20th century copper lantern of large size with 4 lights. Recently wired for U.S.A

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of French Bronze Lanterns, circa 1900
Pair of French Bronze Lanterns, circa 1900

Pair of French Bronze Lanterns, circa 1900

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H 35.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of French Bronze Lanterns, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of French cast bronze 4-light lanterns with beveled glass. The beautifully detailed pair of

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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair

French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair

Located in Coimbra, PT

Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1960s Set of 4 Maison Honoré Brass Lanterns
1960s Set of 4 Maison Honoré Brass Lanterns

1960s Set of 4 Maison Honoré Brass Lanterns

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H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

1960s Set of 4 Maison Honoré Brass Lanterns

By Maison Honoré

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

. The lanterns are hanged with wrought iron strip that imitates a leather belt with a brass buckle

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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Gilded Bronze 4-Light Antique Convex Lantern
French Gilded Bronze 4-Light Antique Convex Lantern

French Gilded Bronze 4-Light Antique Convex Lantern

Located in Chester, GB

A French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four scrolling arms with millgrain

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Gilded Bronze 4-Light Antique Convex Hall Lantern
French Gilded Bronze 4-Light Antique Convex Hall Lantern

French Gilded Bronze 4-Light Antique Convex Hall Lantern

Located in Chester, GB

A large French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four scrolling arms with

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Pair of brass 4 sided lanterns
Pair of brass 4 sided lanterns

Pair of brass 4 sided lanterns

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H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Pair of brass 4 sided lanterns

Located in Boston, MA

PAIR of four sided “X” brass lanterns.

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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Lanterns, ca. 1870
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Lanterns, ca. 1870

Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Lanterns, ca. 1870

Located in New York, NY

SET OF ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILT BRONZE & CUT GLASS OCTAGONAL FORM MULTI LIGHT LANTERNS OF

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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

Red Tole 4 Light Lantern w/ Glass Ceiling Plate
Red Tole 4 Light Lantern w/ Glass Ceiling Plate

Red Tole 4 Light Lantern w/ Glass Ceiling Plate

Located in New York, NY

Red tole four light lantern with glass ceiling plate

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Tôle

A set of 4 brass heaxagonal lanterns with etched glass panels
A set of 4 brass heaxagonal lanterns with etched glass panels

A set of 4 brass heaxagonal lanterns with etched glass panels

Located in New York, NY

A set of 4 brass heaxagonal lanterns with etched glass panels, wired for electricity, Continental

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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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"Sunday in the Park, 1910"
"Sunday in the Park, 1910"

"Sunday in the Park, 1910"

By Cyprien Eugène Boulet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Signed Lower Right Cyprien-Eugène Boulet (1877 - 1927)

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting

Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting

$1,941Sale Price / item|46% Off

H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in

Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting

Located in Berlin, DE

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21st Century and Contemporary German Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Hector Finch Temple Brass Glass Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
Wonderful Hector Finch Temple Brass Glass Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture

Wonderful Hector Finch Temple Brass Glass Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Hector & Finch "Temple" Brass And Glass Bell Jar 3-Candelabra Light Lantern Pendent Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware.

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20th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

'Une Consultation de Sigmund Freud' by Hubert - Denis Etcheverry (1867 – 1950)
'Une Consultation de Sigmund Freud' by Hubert - Denis Etcheverry (1867 – 1950)

'Une Consultation de Sigmund Freud' by Hubert - Denis Etcheverry (1867 – 1950)

Located in Knokke, BE

Hubert-Denis Etcheverry Bayonne 1867 – 1950 Paris French Painter 'Une Consultation de Sigmund Freud' Signature: signed lower right and dated ‘D. Etcheverry / Paris 1900’ Medium: oi...

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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wonderful Large Regency Patinated Brass Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
Wonderful Large Regency Patinated Brass Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture

Wonderful Large Regency Patinated Brass Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture

By Vaughan Designs

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Large Regency Style Patinated Brass And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With 3 Rewired Candelabra Sockets

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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Distinguish 18th Century English Knotty Pine Panel Room
Distinguish 18th Century English Knotty Pine Panel Room

Distinguish 18th Century English Knotty Pine Panel Room

$54,375Sale Price|25% Off

H 98.5 in W 240 in D 168 in

Distinguish 18th Century English Knotty Pine Panel Room

Located in North Salem, NY

Transform your space into a captivating den, library, or office with the grandeur of this remarkable 18th-century English pine panel room. Every wall is adorned with intricately craf...

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Antique 18th Century Panelling

Materials

Pine

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...

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Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Wall Mirrors "Manner of Gotti"
Pair of Italian Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Wall Mirrors "Manner of Gotti"

Pair of Italian Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Wall Mirrors "Manner of Gotti"

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian Rococo Revival-style (19th century) rosewood wall mirrors with carved figures and kingwood, brass, and mother of pearl inlay. (in the manner of Gotti) (priced as pair).

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of George II Style English Giltwood ‘Rococo’ Wall Mirrors
Pair of George II Style English Giltwood ‘Rococo’ Wall Mirrors

Pair of George II Style English Giltwood ‘Rococo’ Wall Mirrors

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Magnificent Pair of George II Style English Carved Giltwood ‘Rococo’ Wall Mirrors After A Design By Thomas Johnson. Of large proportions, each mirror having a cartouche-shaped pla...

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Antique 19th Century English Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Baradari in White Marble Handcrafted in India
Baradari in White Marble Handcrafted in India

Baradari in White Marble Handcrafted in India

$72,000 / item

H 120 in W 144 in D 144 in

Baradari in White Marble Handcrafted in India

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Baradari, also Bara Dari, is a building or pavilion with twelve doors designed to allow free flow of air. The structure has three doorways on every side of the square-shaped structur...

Category

2010s Indian Agra Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Monumental Giltwood Torchères after Jacques Gondoin, circa 1870
Pair of Monumental Giltwood Torchères after Jacques Gondoin, circa 1870

Pair of Monumental Giltwood Torchères after Jacques Gondoin, circa 1870

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An important pair of monumental thirty-one light giltwood torchères after the model by Jacques Gondoin for the Hall of Mirrors At the Palace of Versailles. French, circa 1870. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Monumental French Antique Marble and Bronze Candelabra Torcheres
Pair of Monumental French Antique Marble and Bronze Candelabra Torcheres

Pair of Monumental French Antique Marble and Bronze Candelabra Torcheres

Located in London, GB

This pair of fine candelabra torcheres take form on a monumental scale, each of them standing almost two and a half metres tall. The casting is superior in its quality and could be a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Torchères

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Italian Round Brass Hanging Lantern, Also Available as a Pair, Mid 20th Century
Italian Round Brass Hanging Lantern, Also Available as a Pair, Mid 20th Century

Italian Round Brass Hanging Lantern, Also Available as a Pair, Mid 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful pair of brass lantern features a curved glass pane and is adorned with patterned finials at all four corners of the fixture's bottom. The vintage Italian piece dates b...

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Carved Mirror in the Manner of Thomas Johnson
18th Century George III Carved Mirror in the Manner of Thomas Johnson

18th Century George III Carved Mirror in the Manner of Thomas Johnson

By Thomas Johnson II

Located in London, GB

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French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal
French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal

French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning museum quality French 19th century Ormolu, patinated Bronze, Rouge Griotte, Coquillier de Bilbao marble statue and original pedestal named "Gloria Victis" and signed by A...

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Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock
French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent large scale French 18th century Coromandel and ormolu Grandfather Clock, by André Furet. This very unique and high quality clock is raised by rectangular base with a li...

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Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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4 French Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 4 French lanterns is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and bronze, all 4 French lanterns available were constructed with great care. We have 2046 antique and vintage 4 French lanterns in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. 4 French lanterns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern 4 French lanterns are consistently popular styles. Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, Baccarat and Holophane each produced beautiful 4 French lanterns that are worth considering.

How Much are 4 French Lanterns?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $115,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lanterns for You

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.