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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Glass Lantern, Stamped "P.P."
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Glass Lantern, Stamped "P.P."

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Glass Lantern, Stamped "P.P."

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and hand blown glass lantern, stamped "PP". The

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Ormolu

Very Rare & Stylish Art Deco Painted Lined Glass Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
Very Rare & Stylish Art Deco Painted Lined Glass Pendant / Ceiling Lamp

Very Rare & Stylish Art Deco Painted Lined Glass Pendant / Ceiling Lamp

Located in Lisse, NL

Art Deco hand-painted glass lantern pendant Lamp, Europe circa 1920. This elegant and characterful

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Newark, England

elderly man with a beaming smile, holding a tall broom in one hand and a pagoda-form lantern in the other

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Bronze

An ecclesiastical Italian carved olive wood figure group, circa 1880
An ecclesiastical Italian carved olive wood figure group, circa 1880

An ecclesiastical Italian carved olive wood figure group, circa 1880

Located in Central England, GB

Joseph. Joseph is standing with a lantern in one hand and his other arm is around Mary’s shoulder, who

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Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Olive

Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose Fish Bowl
Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose Fish Bowl

Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose Fish Bowl

Located in Brighton, Sussex

raised, hand-painted vases, lanterns, furniture, flowers and motifs set on a turquoise back ground and a

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Fine Bronze Seated Amidha Nyorai Buddha, 19thc.
Japan Fine Bronze Seated Amidha Nyorai Buddha, 19thc.

Japan Fine Bronze Seated Amidha Nyorai Buddha, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

halo. Also available in a separate listing is an antique hand crafted wooden shrine lantern- please

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sconces
Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sconces

Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

classical attire at the center above an Ormolu foliate base. The maidens hold Ormolu oil lanterns in each

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860
A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860

A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860

Located in Central England, GB

is holding a decorative candle sconce in each hand which represents the lanterns that he would have

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure
Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure

Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure

By Franz Bergmann

Located in San Diego, CA

dates from the late 1800s-early 1900s. Has cold paint accents. The lantern in his hand swings. Great

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Candelabras

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

holding an ormolu oil lantern in each hand with fine foliate and flame designs each leading to two candles

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Bronze & Ormolu Candelabra
Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Bronze & Ormolu Candelabra

Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Bronze & Ormolu Candelabra

Located in Dublin, IE

standing on globe shaped supports. Each maiden is holding one ormolu oil lantern in each hand with foliate

Category

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Candelabras Aux Victoires
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Candelabras Aux Victoires

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Candelabras Aux Victoires

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

patinated bronze winged maiden in classical attire holding an ormolu oil lantern in each hand with foliate

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Aux Victoires’ Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Aux Victoires’ Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Aux Victoires’ Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

designs. Each maiden is holding one ormolu oil lantern in each hand with foliate and flame designs

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Good Size Arts & Crafts Engraved Star Glass, Brass Hall Entry Lantern / Pendant
Good Size Arts & Crafts Engraved Star Glass, Brass Hall Entry Lantern / Pendant

Good Size Arts & Crafts Engraved Star Glass, Brass Hall Entry Lantern / Pendant

Located in Lisse, NL

specimen comes with embossed, brass style elements that make it an absolute joy to watch. The hand-engraved

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century American Gilt Brass Lantern
Mid-19th Century American Gilt Brass Lantern

Mid-19th Century American Gilt Brass Lantern

By Henry N. Hooper & Co.

Located in London, GB

the United States. The lantern is modelled in the Rococo taste, finely cast and chased by hand

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1850s American Antique Hand Lantern

Hand Wrought Iron Lantern
Hand Wrought Iron Lantern

Hand Wrought Iron Lantern

Unavailable|$2,760

Hand Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand Wrought Iron Lantern

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

Hand-forged Iron Italian Lantern
Hand-forged Iron Italian Lantern

Hand-forged Iron Italian Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

Hand-forged Iron Italian Lantern. Iron details include closed twists, foliate straps and bars, and

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19th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Hand Wrought Iron Lantern with Four Lights
Hand Wrought Iron Lantern with Four Lights

Hand Wrought Iron Lantern with Four Lights

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

French hand wrought iron lantern with four lights and wax candlesleeves. There is elaborate

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinoiserie Lantern
Chinoiserie Lantern

Chinoiserie Lantern

Unavailable|$7,500

Chinoiserie Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Chinoiserie inspired exquisitely created trapezoidal shaped lantern, circa 1905. An interesting

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Early 19th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Cut Steel, Wrought Iron

Large Pair of Hand Forged Six Light Scrolled Iron Lanterns
Large Pair of Hand Forged Six Light Scrolled Iron Lanterns

Large Pair of Hand Forged Six Light Scrolled Iron Lanterns

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A nice large pair of hand-forged iron lanterns, having six lights.

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

Venetian Lantern
Venetian Lantern

Venetian Lantern

Unavailable|$9,800

Venetian Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Standing lantern in rustic hand wrought iron with bronze details. Lantern post features stylized

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Scandinavian Box Lantern
Scandinavian Box Lantern

Scandinavian Box Lantern

Unavailable|$3,800

Scandinavian Box Lantern

Located in Alexandria, VA

The outer box of this 4-light lantern is hand-carved ebonized wood with beveled glass panels. The

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

19th Century Frosted Glass Lantern
19th Century Frosted Glass Lantern

19th Century Frosted Glass Lantern

Located in London, GB

A good quality, bronze lantern with curved panels of frosted glass and a glass base. With two

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Glass

19th Century Copper Lantern
19th Century Copper Lantern

19th Century Copper Lantern

Unavailable|$4,050

19th Century Copper Lantern

Located in Brenham, TX

porte corchere entry lantern. The lantern was hand-made and it is from France. Copper was used as

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper

Round Classic French Lantern
Round Classic French Lantern

Round Classic French Lantern

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A classic French rotund lantern made from hand blown glass, aged brass and iron. Both the brass

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Scottish Glass Side Lantern
19th Century Scottish Glass Side Lantern

19th Century Scottish Glass Side Lantern

Located in Southampton, NY

This beautifully simple 19th century Scottish glazed gunmetal finish steel lantern has a circular

Category

Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

Two Hanging Brass and Glass Lanterns
Two Hanging Brass and Glass Lanterns

Two Hanging Brass and Glass Lanterns

Located in Woodbury, CT

In the Moroccan or Islamic style, they can be sold individually or as a pair. The price indicated in this listing is for one. Small panes of colored glass, and larger ones of clear g...

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Early 20th Century Islamic Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Green Glass Lantern
Arts & Crafts Green Glass Lantern

Arts & Crafts Green Glass Lantern

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Iron and glass lantern with beautiful hand crafted metalwork. The metal is wrought iron with a

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Painted Tole Hanging Lantern, circa 1880
French Painted Tole Hanging Lantern, circa 1880

French Painted Tole Hanging Lantern, circa 1880

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a really rather stylish French painted tole hanging lantern, re-wired and PAT tested, circa

Category

1880s French Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

# 931 Pair of Italian Lanterns

# 931 Pair of Italian Lanterns

Located in Florida, FL

A pair of 18th century , Italian hand carved wooden lanterns. With one candlecup inside a cone

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Wood, Glass

19th Century Pair of Wrought Iron Venetian Lanterns
19th Century Pair of Wrought Iron Venetian Lanterns

19th Century Pair of Wrought Iron Venetian Lanterns

Located in Badia Polesine, Rovigo

Pair of antique wrought iron Italian lanterns, Venice, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 60

Category

1880s Italian Other Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

Antique French Lantern in Iron and Stained Glass Panels
Antique French Lantern in Iron and Stained Glass Panels

Antique French Lantern in Iron and Stained Glass Panels

Located in Charleston, SC

Elegant hand-forged iron lantern with colorful glass panels on each its four sides, made circa 1900

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Early 1900s French Other Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Iron

Pair of Enormous Pewter Finished Copper Estate Wall Lanterns
Pair of Enormous Pewter Finished Copper Estate Wall Lanterns

Pair of Enormous Pewter Finished Copper Estate Wall Lanterns

Located in Woodbury, CT

These exceptional, estate-sized pewter-finished copper lanterns came from a private house in the

Category

19th Century French Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Pewter, Copper

Large French Empire Period Tole Wall or Hanging Lantern, circa 1820
Large French Empire Period Tole Wall or Hanging Lantern, circa 1820

Large French Empire Period Tole Wall or Hanging Lantern, circa 1820

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a large early 19th century French Empire period tole wall or hanging Lantern retaining its

Category

1820s French Empire Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Contemporary 18th Century Style Red Painted Hanging Lanterns
Pair of French Contemporary 18th Century Style Red Painted Hanging Lanterns

Pair of French Contemporary 18th Century Style Red Painted Hanging Lanterns

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a really charming and very pretty pair of contemporary French painted hanging lanterns, now

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

French Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern with Colored Glass Panes, circa 1880
French Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern with Colored Glass Panes, circa 1880

French Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern with Colored Glass Panes, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Gothic Revival green painted and parcel gilt hexagonal tole lantern, with original

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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Tin, Tôle

Aqua Blue Melon Form Glass Three Light Lantern, Belgian, circa 1870
Aqua Blue Melon Form Glass Three Light Lantern, Belgian, circa 1870

Aqua Blue Melon Form Glass Three Light Lantern, Belgian, circa 1870

Located in New York, NY

Fine aqua blue melon form glass three-light Lantern having a stamped glass lid with matching blue

Category

1870s Belgian Early Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

1920 French Glass and Brass Parlour Lantern, circa 1920

1920 French Glass and Brass Parlour Lantern, circa 1920

Located in Perth , AU

This stunning circa 1920 French Parlour lantern features hand-painted rosettes and leaves on cast

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

Large Antique French Lantern Lamp Faceted Crystal Glass Bronze Brass 1880 - 1900
Large Antique French Lantern Lamp Faceted Crystal Glass Bronze Brass 1880 - 1900

Large Antique French Lantern Lamp Faceted Crystal Glass Bronze Brass 1880 - 1900

By J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Large antique french lantern or pendant lamp, France circa 1880 to 1920. Made of patinated brass

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Hand Blown Glass Moroccan Light Fixture
Vintage Hand Blown Glass Moroccan Light Fixture

Vintage Hand Blown Glass Moroccan Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Vintage hand blown glass Moroccan light fixture. The piece has a patinated copper finish with hand

Category

19th Century Moroccan Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Copper

Elegant English Embossed Brass Hall Light
Elegant English Embossed Brass Hall Light

Elegant English Embossed Brass Hall Light

Located in Woodbury, CT

This elegant hexagonal brass lantern is embossed throughout and features wonderful detailing. The

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Coach Lamps, circa 1860
Pair of 19th Century Coach Lamps, circa 1860

Pair of 19th Century Coach Lamps, circa 1860

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Inc. bracket 18cm (7") Depth lantern only 16cm (6.5").

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carriage Lamps, circa 1860
Pair of Mid-19th Century Carriage Lamps, circa 1860

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carriage Lamps, circa 1860

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

. Measures: Height 49cm (19") Width 12cm (5") Depth Inc. bracket 28cm (11") Depth lantern only 19cm (7.5").

Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Mid-19th Century Coach Lamps, ​circa 1850
Pair of Large Mid-19th Century Coach Lamps, ​circa 1850

Pair of Large Mid-19th Century Coach Lamps, ​circa 1850

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a charming pair of large mid-19th century coach lamps with brackets, now converted to electricity, rewired and PAT tested, suitable for interior or exterior use, circa 1850.

Category

1850s English High Victorian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Brass

rare Hong Kong Made pair of junk boat navigation lights
rare Hong Kong Made pair of junk boat navigation lights

rare Hong Kong Made pair of junk boat navigation lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare pair of entirely hand made copper lanterns for "junk" boats in Hong Kong harbor. priced

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Antique Hand Lantern

19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Wooden Lantern
19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Wooden Lantern

19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Wooden Lantern

Located in Limerick, IE

Very decorative 19th century hand painted Chinese lantern/candleholders. Reverse painted figures on

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Two-Tier Table Lantern
Antique Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Two-Tier Table Lantern

Antique Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Two-Tier Table Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinoiserie hand-painted two-tier table lantern.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Hand Lantern

Venetian Lantern, Hand-Carved and Gilded, 19th Century
Venetian Lantern, Hand-Carved and Gilded, 19th Century

Venetian Lantern, Hand-Carved and Gilded, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Venetian lantern which is hand-carved and gilded with putti motif, three candle arms with frosted

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Metal

Four-Part Hand-Carved Granite Lantern from Japan, 19th Century

Four-Part Hand-Carved Granite Lantern from Japan, 19th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

resplendent in its simplicity, embodying the Japanese Zen aesthetic. The beautiful, hand-carved stone lantern

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Granite

Four-Part Hand-Carved Granite Snow Lantern from Japan, 19th Century

Four-Part Hand-Carved Granite Snow Lantern from Japan, 19th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Snow-viewing lanterns (yukimi doro) like this one became popular during the Edo Period (1603-1868

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Granite

Rococo Style Lantern
Rococo Style Lantern

Rococo Style Lantern

Unavailable|$1,290

Rococo Style Lantern

Located in London, GB

A nice quality, cut glass acorn lantern, in the Rococo style, with original ceiling rose and chain

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Early 20th Century Rococo Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Cut Glass

Paire de lanternes Chine
Paire de lanternes Chine

Paire de lanternes Chine

Unavailable|$2,347 / item

Paire de lanternes Chine

Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR

Paire de lanternes en bois exotique sculpté et ajouré de personnages sur papier de riz appliqué sur

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Hand Lantern

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Antique Hand Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique hand lantern you’re looking for. An antique hand lantern — often made from metal, glass and iron — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique hand lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique hand lantern, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. James Cunningham and Son Ny, Barovier and English and Mersick Company each produced at least one beautiful antique hand lantern that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Hand Lantern?

Prices for an antique hand lantern start at $175 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $2,470.
Questions About Antique Hand Lantern
  • 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.