$8,800 / set
Pair of Antique English Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of early 1900's English bronze lanterns with 2 interior lights. Measurements: Height: 20" Width: 14" Depth: 8"
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair of Large Antique English Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English hammered iron lanterns with glass insets. Measurements: Height: 25” Width: 8” Depth: 9.5"
Iron
English Antique Brass Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice quality early 20th century English antique brass lantern. Circa 1920. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.
Brass
Antique English Metal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's neoclassic lantern with original patina. Adjustable drop. Measurements: Height of body: 29" Drop: 36" Diameter: 11"
Metal
Antique English Etched Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An antique circa 1920s English etched glass lantern with patinated bronze fittings and five interior candelabra lights.
Glass
Antique English Chinoiserie Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English painted lantern with gilt details with 4 candelabra lights. Measurement: Present drop: 34" Height of body:24.5" Diameter: 14" widest point.
Glass, Wood
Antique English Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English patinated bronze lantern with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Present drop: 38" Diameter: 19".
Bronze
Antique English Amber Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English patinated bronze glass lantern with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 30" Diameter: 13".
Bronze
English Antique Copper Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English copper lantern with original patina and six interior lights. Measurements: Current drop: 62" Width/Depth: 19" square
Copper
An English Bronze Antique Lantern
Located in London, GB
An Antique English bronze lantern, with shaped and curved glass panels.
Bronze
An English Georgian Style Antique Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large cylindrical lantern with 4 curved glass panels, ribbed supports and finials to top and bottom. Four arm branch within, swept gallery arms and four anthemion motifs above each...
Brass
Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English copper wall hanging lantern dating to the late 19th century, suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Metal, Copper
Antique English Pantinated Iron Lantern with Etched Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
This Antique English Patinated Iron Lantern with Etched Glass is a unique and charming piece that showcases intricate craftsmanship and vintage charm.
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Brass Beveled Glass Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Lantern Beveled Glass “Edwardian” 1875-90
Brass
Antique English Oversized Opaline Glass Lantern, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
English large handmade brass lantern with cone shaped opaline glass
Brass
Antique English Solid Brass & Glass Starburst Hanging Lantern - Pendant
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This hanging lantern pendant appears to be a vintage or antique light fixture made of solid brass with a verdigris patina.
Brass
Antique English Gothic Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Gothic Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900.
Bronze
Antique Bronze English Hexaginal Glass Lantern Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-3056 English patented brass hexagonal lantern with solid one piece glass shade. Three 40 W candelabra base bulbs. Newly rewired.
Brass
$975Sale Price|32% Off
Antique English Large Shaped Lantern with Five Beveled Glass Portals
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1846 Large English Lantern with beveled glass portals Takes one 100 Edison based bulb Rewired Supplied with 3 feet chain and canopy.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Antique English Patinated Bronze & Gold Bronze Lantern, circa 1920-1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English patinated bronze & gold bronze lantern, circa 1920-1940.
Bronze
Antique English Solid Brass Gas-Light Era Lantern, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English solid brass gas-light era lantern, circa 1890.
Brass
$669Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Decorative Lantern Hood, English, Stained Glass, Lamp Shade, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative lantern hood. An English, stained glass and lead lamp shade, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Stained Glass
Early 20th Century English Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Bronze Lantern A true statement piece of interior lighting in the form of an English bronze art deco style lantern.
Bronze
Antique English Bronze Regency Lantern Chandelier with Lion Heads and Griffins
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent English bronze and bevelled glass lantern having wonderful details such as lion heads and griffins. 6" of chain and original ceiling canopy included. 4 interior candle ...
Bronze
A Large19th Century Brass English Hallway Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Large19th Century Brass English Hallway Lantern With brass frame and detail, striking sunburst design carved into cut glass on 2 sides and with its original hanging hooks still i...
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Brass and Frosted Glass Lantern, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique late 19th century English brass and frosted glass lantern, circa 1890-1900 LAN026.
Brass
Antique English Regency Era Gold Bronze 4-Light Chateau Lantern, Circa 1820's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English regency era gold bronze 4-light chateau lantern with lion masks & neo-classical urns, circa 1820's.
Bronze
English Midcentury Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Altogether, this is a handsome English hanging lantern with an easy midcentury character and a versatile finish that can bridge antique, traditional, and mixed interiors.
Brass
Antique Aged Copper FOSTER & PULLEN Lantern Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3820 Large antique copper Foster & Pullen lantern. English 1900.
Metal, Copper
$12,450Sale Price|32% Off
English 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Lantern, Attributed to Lenygon
By Lenygon & Co. 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English 19th-20th century neoclassical style figural hexagonal three-light gilt bronze lantern with figures of bearded male caryatids and winged gargoyles, every other glass panel...
Bronze
EXQUISITE CIRCA 1940's ENGLISH POLISH BRASS & CYLINDRICAL GLASS HANGING LANTERN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage circa 1940-1960 English Brass & Cylindrical glass hanging lantern Please note the del...
Brass
English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass lantern from circa 1920 with four lights, angel motifs and glass panels.
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Bronze Lantern with Painted Mirror and Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Chinoiserie bronze lantern with painted mirror and glass.
Bronze
Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Gas Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English copper wall hanging gas lamp dating back to the 19th century. This Georgian style glazed lamp with a beautiful verdigris aged patina would suit an indoor or outdoo...
Copper
$1,128Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Cranberry Lustre, English, Crystal, Decorative, Candle Lamp, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cranberry lustre. An English, glass and crystal decorative candle lamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Gorgeous colour depth and striking crysta...
Glass
Pair of 19th Century gothic English lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th Century gothic English lights Dimensions: H 10.5” x W 5.5” x D 5.5” Chain drop 20” Weight: 5kg pair Date: Late 19th Century Origin: English Material: Metal and glass ...
Metal
Early 20th century glass opaline and brass English school lights
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century glass opaline and brass English school lights Re-wired and still attached to their original chains and ceiling rows. Naturally aged surfaces with differing hangi...
Brass
Antique English Copper and Brass Ship Lanterns-Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of beautifully patinated, molded copper antique nautical ship lanterns, specifically designed as navigation lights. These types of lanterns were historically essentia...
Brass, Copper
Antique English Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co.
By Meteorite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co., Painted Metal with Fresnel Lens, circa 1920s–30s Height: 25.5" with handle extended, 21" to top of lantern Diameter...
Metal
Antique English Adam Style Gold Bronze 6-Light Lantern, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Adam style gold bronze 6-light Lantern, Circa 1920.
Bronze
$9,500 / set
English Pair of Glass Globe Lanterns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent pair of early 20th century English pendant light fixtures in globe form–very similar to an armillary sphere–with clear glass panes bound in a dark bronze frame. The ope...
Brass
Antique WT George & Co English Copper Maritime Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.T George & Co English Patinated Copper Maritime Nautical Ship Lantern Converted Table Lamp with Red Interior Reflector and Original Label.
Copper
$3,950 / set
Pair of Large English Brass Carriage Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of English carriage lanterns are made of patinated solid brass and feature a hexagonal body with beveled glass panels.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,119
Rare Antique English Lanterns, Vintage
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a fantastic pair of converted street lamps or industrial lights! The lanterns came from Westminster and are dated to be around the 1920/30’s....
Unavailable|$800
Collection of Lanterns, Set of Four
By English Country Antiques
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage lanterns with candelabra base. Various sizes and styles, sure to add warmth and charm to a space. Extra large lantern dimensions: 12" W x 29" H drop x 11" D Large lantern...
Metal
Unavailable|$23,622
English Monumental Six-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A monumental super quality English six-light cast brass, cast iron and bronze hexagonal antique lantern, the six tapering glass panels held within a tapering cast barley twist framew...
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable|$9,111 / set
English 19th Century Gothic Bronze Antique Wall Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
An English pair of Gothic single light bronze and copper external antique wall lanterns, the square gauge wall mounts issuing from a barley twisted circular backplate, the hexagonal ...
Bronze
Unavailable|$10,731 / set
English 19th Century Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
An English pair of single light bronze external antique wall lanterns, the original sectional frosted glass panels held within a lovely domed shaped ornate scrolling bronze framework...
Bronze
Unavailable|$10,850
Large Antique English Copper Octagonal Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
English large antique copper lantern with a sphere corona above a three-tier graduated row of pierced designs, above a glazed taper glass cage containing a five arm candle ring, endi...
Unavailable|$1,988
Antique English Edwardian Arts and Crafts Lantern, circa 1910
Located in Houston, TX
Be the first to see our new arrivals directly through 1stdibs! Please click follow "Contact Dealer" button below. A tall and slender Arts and Crafts hexagonal lantern with an ela...
Unavailable|$1,800
Large English Outdoor Wall Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large English outdoor wall lantern. Shown in antique brass.
Metal
Unavailable|$36,108 / set
English 19th Century Pair of Large Bronze External Antique Wall Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
An English pair of 19th Century single light bronze external antique wall lanterns, the reeded sectional arms issuing from an rectangular stepped backplate surrounded by six sectiona...
Bronze
Unavailable|$850
Antique English Tudor Spanish Revival Pendant with Three Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s three-light Spanish Revival pendant.
Unavailable|$357
Antique English Barge Lantern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
This lamp would have originally been mounted to the front of a barge, circa 1920. We have converted it into this unusual table lamp using new brass fittings and black braided flex...
Steel
Unavailable|$495
Fabulous English Antique Cut Glass Lanterns (3 Available).
Located in Lancashire, GB
Fabulous English Antique Cut Glass Lanterns (3). We have 3 of these super quality, Edwardian antique light fittings available.
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,900
Tall English Hall Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Tall English hall lantern in antique nickel with glass panels.
Antique Spanish Revival English Tudor Tall and Slender Hanging Mica Lantern
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard to find tall and narrow lantern with mica. Measures: 31.5" H x 10" W x 10" D x 44" total H with chain and canopy.
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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