Parcial Gilt and Patinated French Torchere, circa 1880
Located in valatie, NY
This French torchere has a Fleur de Lis pierced and gilt bobèche that sits on a spray of metal acanthus leaves. It is supported by a red patinated paint column with gilt bronze conne...
Metal
Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian bronze and tin hanging lantern with decorative filigree, foliage motif, elliptical chain and original canopy. Chandelier is candle powered and can be electrified. Early 19th ...
Arts and Crafts Brass & Stained Glass Lantern
Located in Altrincham, GB
Arts and Crafts brass framed hanging lantern with leaded stained glass panels hanging from chain and rose - 7.5" x 7.5" x 9"h plus chain and rose - all lights and lamps have been rew...
Brass
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens. Vented top, brass carry handle. Mounted to a thick mahogany base. Wired for home use. This is an e...
Brass
$2,080
Medium Hanging Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Medium hanging iron lantern, wired and ready for installation. Origin: France Measurements: 24" W x 37" H.
Iron
$827Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful vintage copper lanterns - Ankerlicht - one big and one small piece. Vintage Ankerlicht copper ship's lantern from the Netherlands re-purposed into an electric lamp. Feature...
Copper
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, 19th Century Recently re-wired and fully restored. For indoor or outdoor use. Th...
Wrought Iron
Aesthetic Movement Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful six light bronze & multi color leaded glass and jeweled Aesthetic Movement hall lantern.
Lead
French Gilt and Porcelain Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A French, Louis XV style gilt tole and porcelain mounted lantern decorated with gilt bows and porcelain flowerheads.
Porcelain
Lantern Style, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900 in Iron and Murano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
work on woods, allowing for transitions from light to dark tones (including deep black finishes
Iron
Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp on Iron Base, Victorian Style, 19th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cranberry glass oil lamp on decorative iron base A beautiful glass iron lamp set on an Iron base, the lamp is a great looking piece, it has a glass chimney and a burner but I cann...
Blown Glass
1920's American Tudor Revival Open Lantern
By CHANDELIER
Located in Denver, CO
1920's American open lantern featuring suggestions of Tudor revival scrolls and shield appliques. A central single medium base socket illuminates each of the four strap arms. We ha...
Brass, Steel
$5,531 / 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 (either colored ones or clear).
Iron
ANTIQUE REPOUSSE MOROCCAN BRONZED HANGING LANTERN JADE GREEN GLASS PANELs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Moroccan circa 1920's Bronzed with unique Jade Green glass hanging lantern A good looking well made and desi...
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Glass & Metal Lantern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique glass & metal lantern origins from France, circa 1920.
Metal
$3,800 / set
1920's French Empire Black Cherubs Sconces
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1920's empire style sconces with Blackmoore putti.
Bronze
$7,800 / item
Set of Outdoor Verdigris Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1920's English metal lanterns with verdigris patina. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum drop: 32" Diameter: 16".
Metal
Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian manual oil lantern for signaling for railway station chief, white-red-green state railway. In burnished brass. This lamp can be used as a piece of furniture, due to the beaut...
Brass
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a thick wood base. The lantern case is fitted with a makers plate fro...
Brass, Copper
c.1920 French Hand-Wrought Iron Lantern with Stained Glass All Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding Vintage French Hexagonal Hand-Wrought Metal Lantern with great Stained and Leaded Glass panes. Beautiful hanging in a entry hall or casting its romantic glow in a screene...
Wrought Iron
Danish Imported White Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp with Black Metal Ring, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
and has a black metal accent. It is in a very good condition with minor signs of age and use.
Metal
French Bronze Six-Light Lantern with Foliage Décor from the Turn of the Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French circular lantern consists of six new authentic wax candle sleeves attached by the cups and holders to metal strips connecting the two-ring bronze frame. Both rings have r...
Bronze, Metal
END OF THE 19th CENTURY IRON LANTERN HOLDER
Located in Firenze, FI
Characteristic and elegant hand-forged iron lantern holder. Its structure allows you to raise or lower the lantern as needed. The arm is rotatable, decorated with splendid vegetal ra...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Candleholders, Calamine, Marble, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks made in calamine on dark marble bases that have two sculptures of children in similar positions. The proportions, positions, decorative elements, etc. of these t...
Marble, Other
$85,000
Incredible lantern of iron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Amazing and important lantern
Iron, Bronze
19th Century Patinated Brass and Green Glass Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely Dutch or English brass lantern, the coronet and crown crest over gadrooned and pierced foliate decorated top, the sides with beaded bordered glass, the base with ball and ring...
Brass
Old Ship Signal Light Box, Sconce, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This antique bad boy has been repainted a number of times but it still feature its original glass panels in red, green and yellow and its original reflective inner disc in polished b...
Metal
Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
black painted finish with gold - bronze colored leaves, flowers and details around. Stained glass in the
Wrought Iron
French Iron Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French early 20th century iron lantern with crown detail and 4 sides each with 3 graduating white rectangular glass panes.
Iron
Very Large Pair of Wrought Iron Lanterns, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Glorious pair of pagoda-shaped wrought iron wall lights. Can be used inside or out.
Wrought Iron
19th/20th Century Wrought Iron and Bronze Four Light Hanging Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Baroque style wrought iron and bronze hanging lantern with distinctive bronze decorative plaques and original chain and hardware. Dating from the 1890's - 1910, this beautifully craf...
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light
Wrought Iron
Pair Chinoiserie Green Lanterns with White Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Pair chinoiserie green lanterns with white porcelain flowers. Pair chinoiserie style green painted metal octagonal trellis form lanterns, with climbing white porcelain flowers and gr...
Metal
Antique Louis XV Style Brass Lantern, Hexagonal Design, France, 1890
Located in Montreal, QC
An antique Louis XV style brass hexagonal lantern, supported by six scrolling arms later fitted for electricity with a three-light cluster. This was originally a gas fixture.
Brass
Antique Architectural Victorian Period Brass Four-Light Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique architectural Victorian period brass four-light lantern English, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 94cm, width 39cm, depth 39cm Finely crafted from patinated brass an...
Brass
Antique Moroccan Islamic Style Brass and Green Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
practice of Islamic lighting objects. The green glass, associated with both decorative and symbolic use in
Brass
Pair of Antique Egyptian- Revival Style Black Iron Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French black iron figural wall sconces (circa 1900): this pair of charming, heavy cast-iron
Iron
A Pair Great Black Forest Wall Sconces with Deer Horns, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Great Black Forest Wall Sconces with Deer Horns, Germany ca. 1900 An antique pair of Black
Antler, Wood
$2,940Sale Price|30% Off
Antique French Iron Wall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed lantern approximate 27” height and 30 height including bracket. 19” depth from wall. 18” wide. Old glass with crackle appearance. Scroll iron work and 3 light c...
Iron
Gothic Revival Medieval Style Good Size Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
panels in all four sides are the ancient symbols that make this work of lighting art unmistakably Gothic
Metal, Iron
$3,112Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Empire Style Ceiling Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of matching French Empire style ceiling lamps with a gold gilt frame and iridescent beads. Circa: 20th century. Measures: H: 7 1/2" W: 9 1/2".
Brass
19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (New Spain). Exquisitely hand-crafted in the 19th century (possibly...
Wrought Iron, Tin
Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern, Beveled Glass, United States, 1880
Located in Montreal, QC
This large and impressive lantern was originally fitted for gas. It is tapering and hexagonal with each paneled side set with the original beveled grass plate. A broad cast band is a...
Brass
Top Quality Arts & Crafts Alabaster and Black Veins Pendant w. Leaf Carving 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with black veins alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a large, good
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A four-sided Arts & Crafts wrought iron lantern with yellow glass panels for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1930. Brass and porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bul...
Wrought Iron
French Iron Neo-Gothic Lantern with Stained Glass, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French iron lantern with colorful stained glass circa 1880 (Napoleon III) Total with the chain / 33", Lantern / H: 26", 10.5" by 10.5" Wired for US.
Iron
Large Gilded Iron Lantern, Louis XV Style, France, Circa 1900
Located in Montreal, QC
Very large hand-wrought Iron Louis XV style lantern with a two-tier gilded iron twelve-light interior chandelier encased by four large beveled glass panes and four corner angled bev...
Iron
$1,440Sale Price|31% Off
18th Century Rococo Brass Lantern
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautifull Rococo brass lantern.
Brass
Handel Lantern Style Porch Hall Entry Light Fixture with Glue Chip Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
A great Arts & Crafts lantern style porch or hall entry light fixture. Frosted, bent pane, glue chip glass in copper casting with a conical cap. Signed Handel. It measures 21.5" to t...
Copper
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Crafted Moroccan Lantern with Colored Panes
Located in Asheville, NC
Lantern with corner compartments and glass colored planes. Bronze toned filigree frame which can stand or hang. May house candles or electric bulbs.
Metal
American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This highly unusual lantern dates from a time when both gas and electricity were available, the last quarter of the 19th century. The central part was once gas but is now electric, t...
Metal
Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with flowing black veins alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a good
Alabaster, Brass
Dutch Arts & Crafts Painted Glass and Brass Entrance or Hallway Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
work of lighting art is a joy to come home to and in the evenings the warm light creates an atmosphere
Brass
Victorian Wall Bracket Lantern
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This unusual wrought iron lantern was used on a western movie set. Highly textured glass and pyramid bottom add to its exotic nature. This is a one of a kind lantern with curb appeal.
Wrought Iron
Spanish Style Wrought Iron and Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Spanish style iron and glass lantern. American, Early 20th Century. Lantern has 21 inches of chain that we can shorten to buyers specification if requested. Newly re-wired, hol...
Wrought Iron
Lantern with iron arm and painted sheet metal
Located in Milano, IT
Nel XVIII secolo, non essendoci l'elettricità, l'illuminazione era affidata alle candele. Venice, like today, had no roads but waterways, which also allowed people to reach homes. Th...
Iron, Sheet Metal
Wrought Iron Lantern with Leaded Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1920s wrought iron lantern with leaded glass insets. Measurements: Height 35" Width 15" square.
Wrought Iron
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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