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Antique Exterior Lanterns

French Antique Exterior Lantern in Steel - Early 20th Century
French Antique Exterior Lantern in Steel - Early 20th Century

French Antique Exterior Lantern in Steel - Early 20th Century

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

A characterful French exterior lantern in steel, dating from the early 20th century of simple and

Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Iron

Contemporary Rectangular Exterior Wrought Iron Lantern, Antique Glass
Contemporary Rectangular Exterior Wrought Iron Lantern, Antique Glass

Contemporary Rectangular Exterior Wrought Iron Lantern, Antique Glass

By Santa Barbara Lighting Company

Located in Santa Paula, CA

This lantern is forthright in its design, with clean lines and contemporary stylings. At home in a

Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Moorish Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern, Antique Glass, Zinc Finish
Moorish Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern, Antique Glass, Zinc Finish

Moorish Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern, Antique Glass, Zinc Finish

By Santa Barbara Lighting Company

Located in Santa Paula, CA

The Zara is a Moorish style exterior light fixture designed to add a touch of exotic elegance to

Category

2010s American Moorish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

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French Antique Exterior Bronze Lantern
French Antique Exterior Bronze Lantern

French Antique Exterior Bronze Lantern

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H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

French Antique Exterior Bronze Lantern

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Antique Exterior Bronze Lantern   This large French Exterior Bronze Lantern hangs from a

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Iron Exterior Lantern
Antique French Iron Exterior Lantern

Antique French Iron Exterior Lantern

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H 25 in W 12 in D 24 in

Antique French Iron Exterior Lantern

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This 1900s large iron lantern is mounted on its iron bracket. It was originally plumbed for gas

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

1920 Massive Antique Octagonal Solid Bronze Exterior Lantern
1920 Massive Antique Octagonal Solid Bronze Exterior Lantern

1920 Massive Antique Octagonal Solid Bronze Exterior Lantern

Located in Surrey, BC

A bold and impressive antique cast bronze exterior lantern. Massive size and heft; octagonal shape

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Iron Exterior or Interior Hanging Lantern
Antique Iron Exterior or Interior Hanging Lantern

Antique Iron Exterior or Interior Hanging Lantern

Located in Sheffield, MA

Handsome and impressive iron ceiling hanging lantern with great aged patina for either interior or

Category

Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

English Copper Exterior Antique Lantern
English Copper Exterior Antique Lantern

English Copper Exterior Antique Lantern

Located in Chester, GB

An English single light copper hexagonal antique exterior lantern, the six tapering glass panels

Category

Early 20th Century English Lanterns

English 19th Century Bronze Exterior Antique Lantern
English 19th Century Bronze Exterior Antique Lantern

English 19th Century Bronze Exterior Antique Lantern

Located in Chester, GB

An English single light bronze exterior lantern, the single inverted light fitting surrounded by a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wrought Iron And Mica Exterior Lantern
Antique Wrought Iron And Mica Exterior Lantern

Antique Wrought Iron And Mica Exterior Lantern

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's wrought iron fixture with replaced mica. Salvaged from local Los Angeles Mediterranean home.

Category

Early 20th Century American Tudor Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Original Iron Arts and Crafts Exterior Pendant
Original Iron Arts and Crafts Exterior Pendant

Original Iron Arts and Crafts Exterior Pendant

Located in Minneapolis, MN

early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Antique Hammered Copper Exterior Lantern
Antique Hammered Copper Exterior Lantern

Antique Hammered Copper Exterior Lantern

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H 18.5 in W 9.25 in D 10.5 in

Antique Hammered Copper Exterior Lantern

Located in Pasadena, CA

Charming faceted lantern of hand-hammered copper with unique wall-mounted bracket and panes of slag

Category

Early 20th Century American Tudor Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

A pair of antique painted brass exterior lanterns
A pair of antique painted brass exterior lanterns

A pair of antique painted brass exterior lanterns

Located in New York, NY

AEX0563 A pair of antique painted brass exterior lanterns with scrolled arms and pyramidal

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

An antique pair of verdigris exterior wall lanterns
An antique pair of verdigris exterior wall lanterns

An antique pair of verdigris exterior wall lanterns

Located in New York, NY

EX0555 An antique pair of copper exterior wall lanterns in their original verdigris finish

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

A pair of antique hexagonal bronze exterior lanterns
A pair of antique hexagonal bronze exterior lanterns

A pair of antique hexagonal bronze exterior lanterns

Located in New York, NY

EX0561 A pair of Art Deco period, heavy cast bronze exterior wall lanterns glazed with

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

A pair of antique hexagonal exterior wall lanterns
A pair of antique hexagonal exterior wall lanterns

A pair of antique hexagonal exterior wall lanterns

Located in New York, NY

EX0559 A pair of hexagonal painted iron exterior wall lanterns glazed with textured white

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

An antique pair of large exterior wall lanterns
An antique pair of large exterior wall lanterns

An antique pair of large exterior wall lanterns

Located in New York, NY

AEX0552 An antique pair of large bronze octagonal wall lanterns in their original weathered

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Antique 1930's Small Scale Exterior Wall Lantern
Antique 1930's Small Scale Exterior Wall Lantern

Antique 1930's Small Scale Exterior Wall Lantern

Located in Pasadena, CA

Cottage style. Circa 1930s. Verdigris original patina . 8.5" H x 5.5 " W x 6.25" D Please feel free to contact us for more information and shipping quote.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Craftsman or Arts & Crafts Exterior Lantern Sconce, Pair
Craftsman or Arts & Crafts Exterior Lantern Sconce, Pair

Craftsman or Arts & Crafts Exterior Lantern Sconce, Pair

Located in Minneapolis, MN

) Illumination: one porcelain Edison socket We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

A pair of antique cylindrical wall lanterns
A pair of antique cylindrical wall lanterns

A pair of antique cylindrical wall lanterns

Located in New York, NY

EX0564 An antique pair of exterior wall lanterns with cylindrical strapwork bodies and

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

A pair of antique copper wall lanterns
A pair of antique copper wall lanterns

A pair of antique copper wall lanterns

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H 34 in W 10 in D 16.25 in

A pair of antique copper wall lanterns

Located in New York, NY

EX0565 A pair of antique exterior wall lanterns in their original aged verdigris finish

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Black Iron Semi-Flush Exterior Lantern
Black Iron Semi-Flush Exterior Lantern

Black Iron Semi-Flush Exterior Lantern

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This large iron semi-flush lantern would make a statement presiding over any entrance. Subtle, icy

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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Antique Exterior Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique exterior lanterns available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and glass, all antique exterior lanterns available were constructed with great care. We have 8 antique and vintage antique exterior lanterns in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Antique exterior lanterns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of antique exterior lanterns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian antique exterior lanterns are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique exterior lanterns over the years, but those made by Britt Jewett and Santa Barbara Lighting Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Exterior Lanterns?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,300, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $68,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

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Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Exterior Lanterns
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.