French Art Nouveau Copper Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Gloucester, GB
French Art Nouveau copper lantern, circa 1900 - Ornate copper casing - 4 windows, 2 with
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Copper Lantern
Copper
French Art Nouveau Copper Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Gloucester, GB
French Art Nouveau copper lantern, circa 1900 - Ornate copper casing - 4 windows, 2 with
Copper
French Art Nouveau Copper Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Gloucester, GB
French Art Nouveau copper lantern, circa 1900 - Ornate copper casing - 4 windows, 2 with
Copper
Sold|$3,950 / item
Two French Hexagonal Copper Lantern with Domed Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French hexagonal lanterns features beautifully aged copper domes with a naturally
Iron
Pair of Large Copper Lanterns, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century, English beautiful natural patina on a large very decorative pair lanterns. Newly
Sold|$3,500
Copper Lantern
Located in New York, NY
UK circa 1880
Copper
Late 19th Century Pair of Opaline Glass & Copper Lanterns Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very impressive pair of copper and opaline glass lanterns in both proportions and quality, likely
Copper
French Iron and Copper Lantern with Verdigris Leaves, circa 1920 - US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming French lantern from circa 1920, this hanging fixture features a sculptural interplay of
Copper, Iron
Sold|$2,950
Pair of Copper Hanging Lanterns
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful pair of six sided copper lanterns
Copper
Original Antique French Copper Lantern on Hand-Wrought Iron Bracket-Just Rewired
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Exquisite antique French solid copper lantern on its original hand-wrought iron bracket. Sent
Copper, Wrought Iron
Petite English Turn of the Century Copper and Glass Lantern with Three Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English petite copper lantern from the early 20th century, with three lights, pierced motifs and
Copper
French 1880s Copper Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French copper lantern from the late 19th century, with four lights and weathered patina. Created
Copper
Antique Large English Copper Porte Cochere Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
6 Lights Antique Copper Lantern that could be used either for a Portico or Porte Cochere and is
Copper
Copper Garden Lantern, England circa 1850
Located in Culver City, CA
Copper lantern with ornate corners, decorative vented chimney and turned wood feet, all in original
Copper
Spectacular Pair of Solid Copper Antique French Lanterns
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Exquisite pair of antique French solid copper lanterns on their original hand-wrought iron brackets
Copper
Copper and Milk Glass Lantern, England, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Copper and milk glass lantern, England, circa 1870. Tall verdigris copper lantern with original
Copper
c.1890 Original French Copper Kerosene Lantern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Awesome original antique French copper lantern, with it's original oil-burning fixture. Charming
Copper
Sold|$4,500
Exterior Scottish Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Square copper lantern
French 1870s Napoléon III Period Copper Four-Light Lantern with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III copper lantern from the late 19th century, with four lights and verdigris
Copper
Sold|$3,300
One-of-a-Kind Single Light Hall Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
One-of-a-kind single light hall lantern: gorgeous copper lantern topped by antique blown glass
Copper, Wrought Iron
Sold|$3,650
Vintage Algerian Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage copper lantern from Algeria likely dating from the 1920s. Re-wired for the USA with four
Copper
Incredible Antique French Copper Hanging Pendant Lantern-Just Rewired
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
copper lantern in southern France near Toulouse, Original wavy glass compliments this gorgeous light
Copper
Pair of English 1920s Bronze, Copper and Glass Six-Light Hexagonal Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English hexagonal bronze and copper lanterns from the early 20th century, with six-lights
Bronze, Copper
English Arts & Crafts style lantern
Located in New York, NY
An English Arts and Crafts style copper lantern with domed top suspended from chain and canopy
Copper
Sold|$4,210
1910's Large Antique Copper Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding original solid copper outdoor lantern. Originally designed for gas. Completely
Copper
Sold|$3,191
19th century lamp post lantern
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century lamp post lantern, having a shaped finial to the copper lantern frame with a long door
Copper
Elegant 19th c. Dutch Copper Lanterns - Pair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A desirable pair of Dutch copper and brass carriage house lanterns, the domed tops with pierced
Copper, Brass
19th century Monumental Huge Copper Glazed Lantern Light Chandelier Verdigris
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A monumental fully glazed copper lantern, with areas of verdigris, oxidisation and with remnants of
Copper, Steel
Sold|$3,666
19th Century French Hanging Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic Late 19th Century French verdigris copper hanging lantern with chain. This is a fabulous
Copper
Pair of Monumental Antique Copper Street Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of large-scale antique copper lanterns, likely early 20th century, salvaged from
Copper
Sold|$2,850
Verdigris Copper Brass Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite Verdigris Copper & Brass Hanging Lantern – A Timeless Piece of History. This stunning
Brass, Copper
19th Century English Bronze & Copper Oversized Matched Pair of Lanterns
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Bronze & Copper Oversized Matched Pair of Lanterns A stylish matched pair
Bronze, Copper
Pair Of Arts & Crafts Copper Lanterns With Mica Shades
By Roycroft
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing Original Verdigris Patina Which Has Been Accumulating For 100 Yrs. These Great Lanterns
A huge 19th Century copper and glass English lantern
Located in London, GB
A huge 19th Century copper and glass English lantern This impressive 19th Century English copper
Copper
Antique Pair English Copper Lantern-Style 2-Light Wall Sconces, 24.5" Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
lanterns from England feature a copper frame with glass panels about three sides, pierced clover designs
Copper
Sold|$2,200
Copper Outdoor Garden Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Copper outdoor garden lantern with original hardware and glass.
Copper
Sold|$6,800
Vertigris copper hanging lanterns
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large scale copper hanging lanterns with glass domes, nice vertigris on copper. Priced per pair. 2
Copper
Sold|$5,900
Polished Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century copper hall lantern, now electrified, with polished surface, shaped three-part
Copper
Copper Pagoda Form Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square Green Patinated Lantern w/Amber colored glass
Copper
Sold|$1,800 / item
Three Copper Processional Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Three copper processional lanterns from the South of France. Tapered hexagonal shape with glass
Copper, Iron
Sold|$4,100
Antique copper and lead lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique copper and lead lantern. New glass and wiring. Some restoration.
Copper, Lead
Sold|$1,290
Anchor Lantern of Solid Copper
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, protective cage and hinged and vented top.
Copper
Sold|$1,079
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade This is a Lampshade in the form of a Large Copper street
Copper
Sold|$4,752
Arts & Crafts Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
A late 19th Century Arts & Crafts copper hanging lantern with canopy and glazed sides. Currently
Copper
Sold|$4,200
Copper Avignon Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Octagonal lantern with copper top. Great patina. Two lanterns available.
Sold|$4,073
Arts & Crafts Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Arts & Crafts copper hanging lantern with canopy and glazed sides.
Copper
Sold|$2,410
Verdigris Copper Arts & Crafts Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Verdigris copper Arts & Crafts lantern, circa 1900. Riveted copper. With 1m of silk flex, 1m
Copper
Sold|$2,800
Wall Mounted Copper Garden Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Original hardware, glass panels, recently coverted to electric
Copper
Sold|$1,295
Copper Ships Lantern by English Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper ships anchor lantern by English Maker meteorite. With brass makers badge bearing serial
Copper
Sold|$536 / item
English Copper Flash Lanterns, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
English copper flash lanterns, circa 1910 - Price is per light - Original copper flash finish
Copper
Sold|$3,860
c.1890 French Copper & Brass Lantern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Gorgeous antique French copper and brass lantern with unique castle motif crown and bowed glass
Copper, Brass
Sold|$5,900
19th c. Patinated Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century copper hall lantern with natural verdigris surface, having teardrop top finial
Copper
Sold|$1,600
Wm Harvie Copper Signal Ship Lantern
By W. M. Harvie Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
A copper and brass signal light by William Harvie & Co Ltd, Glasgow, numbered 6620, constructed in
Copper
Sold|$7,500
19th Century English Copper Exterior Lantern
Located in New York, NY
UK circa 1880
Copper
Sold|$5,771
An Arts and Crafts Copper Hall Lantern
Located in London, England
An unusual arts and crafts hanging hall lantern with faux chain rod above the copper shaped domed
Copper
19th c. English Verdigris Copper Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century copper hall lantern, now electrified, with wonderful natural verdigris surface
Copper
Verdigris Copper Station Lantern, England, Circa 1820
Located in Culver City, CA
Verdigris copper station lantern England Circa 1820 Copper frame with natural verdigris
Copper
Sold|$3,295
Ships Bow Lantern of Copper and Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Dimensions: 15"H x 14"W x 8"D lantern, 24"H x 17"W wood grating Made: American Material: Copper Date: 1920
Copper
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.
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