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Cast Iron Lanterns

American Cast Iron Cylinder Hanging Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron cylinder hanging lantern with twelve interior lights, three paneled glass
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Iron

English Regency Period "Gothick" Bronze and Iron Lantern, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Large circa 1810 English Regency period "Gothick" bronze and iron lantern of hexagonal form having
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Dome Shaped Hanging Lanterns, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass dome shaped hanging lanterns with decorative floral corner
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

English Brass Hexagon Decorative Dome and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass hexagon hanging hall lantern with a decorative centered ring over Prince of Wales
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Antique 1830s English George IV Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Art Deco Style Lantern Light Fixture, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A extremely large European inspired Art Deco wrought iron and cast aluminum lantern style light
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Aluminum

Vintage ESLA Cast Iron & Mirrored Hanging Street Lanterns
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage Reclaimed Twin Wing Street Lights by ESLA Price is per Light Quality heavy cast iron light
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage ESLA Cast Iron & Mirrored Hanging Street Lanterns
Vintage ESLA Cast Iron & Mirrored Hanging Street Lanterns
$991 / item
H 11.03 in W 12.21 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Porch or Hallway Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
wonderful design is both finely made and great looking. It is all handcrafted out of wrought iron and cast
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Fine Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Opalescent Glass Entry Hallway Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique hand crafted, antique hall lantern with striking cylindrical glass. If you are looking for
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass, Wire

Recent Sales

French White Cast Iron Lantern Chandelier
Located in Cookeville, TN
This listing features a selection of enormous white cast iron chandeliers originating from France
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Early 20th Century French Country Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French White Cast Iron Lantern Chandelier
French White Cast Iron Lantern Chandelier
H 44.75 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Vintage Zinc Lanterns
Located in Encinitas, CA
Pair of Cast Iron Lantern in Zinc Finish with Seeded Glass. 2' chain & canopy included for each
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Zinc Lanterns
Pair of Vintage Zinc Lanterns
H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in
Spanish Gothic Style Lantern, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Gothic style cast-iron hexagonal form pendant lantern having domed top and ornamental
Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Cast and Wrought Iron Lantern, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, GB
A 19th century cast and wrought iron lantern, England, circa 1850. Wired and ready to hang. Ceiling
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast and Wrought Iron Lantern, 19th Century
Cast and Wrought Iron Lantern, 19th Century
H 33.86 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
George iv Cast Metal Globe Lantern
Located in Dublin port, IE
A George IV cast metal globe lantern.
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Antique 1830s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

English Cast Iron Lantern Pendant, circa 1920-1930
Located in Surrey, BC
Sturdy cast iron lantern from circa 1920-1940. This pendant light is substantial, and features
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Vintage 1920s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Arts and Crafts Wrought and Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
With original chains the body with separated glass panels.
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique French Cast Iron Bat Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very unusual antique French cast iron lantern with a very lifelike cast iron bat attached to the
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Vintage 1910s French Gothic Lanterns

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Verdigris Oversized Glazed Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
statement Verdigris copper and cast iron lantern with three candle bulb holder and hinged door. Supplied
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

French Hexagon Cast Iron and Painted Acanthus Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French Hexagon cast iron and painted hall lantern with upper scrolled acanthus arms, interior three
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of American Brass and Wrought Iron Hanging Gasolier Lanterns, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and wrought iron hanging gasolier lanterns with centered bulbous iron
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Wrought Iron Hanging Glass Lantern with Interior Light Cluster C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron hanging lantern with arched scroll work, eight glass panels, four-light
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Tole and Glass French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and glass French lanterns dating to the 19th century. Heavy iron frame. Remnants of bluish
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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron, Tin

Tole and Glass French Lantern
Tole and Glass French Lantern
H 33 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
English Brass Octagon Decorative Dome and Beveled Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass octagon hanging hall lantern with a decorative centered bulbous two tiered beaded
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Antique 1820s English George III Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Arts & Crafts Signed Wrought & Cast Iron Chandelier with Hanging Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
UL wired, beautifully wrought and cast iron pierced ring-form chandelier hanging from shaped rods
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Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but
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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron, Tin

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
H 43.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
An American Art Deco Period Painted Iron and Glass Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
stamped in iron, "R W and Co.", the ceiling mounted light in cast iron with painted accents, with
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Nafeqvarns Bruk "Diana" Lantern by Carl Elmberg, Martin Westerberg 'A'
By Martin Westerberg, Nafveqvarns Bruk, Carl Elmberg
Located in New York, NY
A rare Scandinavian Modern cast iron "Diana" lantern. Newly restored and wired with single Edison
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Iron

Nafveqvarns Bruk "Diana" Lantern by C Elmberg, M Westerberg Swedish Art Deco
By Martin Westerberg, Nafveqvarns Bruk, Carl Elmberg
Located in New York, NY
A rare Scandinavian Modern cast iron "Diana" lantern. Newly restored and wired with single Edison
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Architectural Cast Iron Hall Lantern Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Unusual and particularly well cast early 20th century hexagonal lantern, Gothic in taste with
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Era Gothic Revival Nailed Wrought Iron & Glass Lantern, Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
as one of our specialities, we are always happy to find a pendant, lantern or chandelier that we have
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

English Brass Octagon Decorative Dome and Beveled Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass octagon hanging hall lantern with a centered scrolled acanthus ring over a decorative
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Antique 1820s English George IV Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Hand Forged Wrought Iron & Cast Iron Moorish Pendant Light / Hall Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
handcrafted out of wrought iron and cast iron. Because of the durability of these materials this remarkable
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Early 20th Century European Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Japanese Hand Cast Bronze "hearts" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy lantern with hearts cutout of its roof. Found from a Japanese tea garden. Fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage 1960s Chinese Pagoda Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Chinese pagoda lanterns or chandeliers. Made of cast iron with patinated antique
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Hand Painted Amber Color Glass Lantern / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Revival lantern of these materials and with such an amazing presence. The combination of the hexagonal
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Octagonal Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rustic and crusty, this heavy octagonal cast iron lantern features a handsome time-worn surface
Category

English Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French White Cast Iron Lantern Chandelier
Located in Cookeville, TN
This listing features a selection of enormous white cast iron chandeliers originating from France
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French White Cast Iron Lantern Chandelier
French White Cast Iron Lantern Chandelier
H 44.75 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Cast Iron Ball Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Can fit a votive on the inside and has a ring for hanging
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Pair Japanese Iron Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare matching pair of cast iron electrified lanterns 11" dia x 14" high(base to top of
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20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Pendant Light
Located in Hudson, NY
cast iron canopy - rewired - from the Dunn Memorial Bridge in Albany, New York
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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Cast Iron Pendant Light
Cast Iron Pendant Light
H 33 in Dm 19.5 in
1920's Hanging Iron light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron or wrought and cast iron with applied cast brass foliate trim. Single light. Great detail to
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Brass

Cast Iron Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Extremely early cast iron hanging lantern of the finest workmanship of the era. Has a unique and
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Hanging Lantern
Cast Iron Hanging Lantern
H 19 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Iron Exterior Lantern Attributed to George Washington Maher
By George Washington Maher
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Bronze exterior lantern with curved pebble glass panels, unique craftsman emblem and fabulous oval
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century English Hexagonal Lanterns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
and cast iron. Can be sold individually at £2850 each. Priced as a pair.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century English Hexagonal Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century English Hexagonal Lanterns
H 29.14 in Dm 20.08 in L 29.14 in
Arts & Crafts ‘Monk’ Fxture Attributed to Bradley & Hubbard
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Vancouver, BC
. Predominantly hand made with hammered cast iron body and lantern shades. An unusual design embodied in the
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

PMPT Flush Mount
PMPT Flush Mount
$1,600 / item
H 9.5 in Dm 8 in
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver

LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
$835 / item
H 6.25 in Dm 4 in
Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mercury glass bell jar pendant, with embossed brass details. Made to order. Sold individually. Antique silver finish on glass may present variations due to the handmade process.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Brass

Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
$7,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 21 in
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
$4,979 / item
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Modern Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative modern Murano glass lantern. Beautiful textured Murano glass in a brass base. Adds a real touch of elegance!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Modern Murano Glass Lantern
Modern Murano Glass Lantern
$4,620
H 20 in Dm 10 in
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
$10,081 / item
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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Category

2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
$4,981 / item
H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Custom Italian Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Custom Italian Ceiling Light. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. Sleek and Industrial ceiling light with sandblasted steel enameled frame and double end frost...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Large Custom Italian Ceiling Light
Large Custom Italian Ceiling Light
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43 in W 18 in D 8.5 in
English Minton Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service / Twelve People
By Minton
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Minton hand painted and decorated porcelain dinner service for twelve people. Made in England between 1948 -1970 "with impressed marks "Minton / china / 2-65" and pattern numbers in...
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Mid-20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Gold

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid zinc finish finials and acanthus top. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Large
Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Large
$10,050 / item
H 28 in W 20 in D 20 in
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By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Cast Iron Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct cast iron lanterns — often made from metal, iron and glass — can elevate any home. Cast iron lanterns have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of cast iron lanterns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Arts and Crafts and Scandinavian Modern cast iron lanterns are of considerable interest. Some cast iron lanterns are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller cast iron lanterns, measuring 12.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many cast iron lanterns are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Elmberg, Martin Westerberg and Näfveqvarns Bruk produced popular cast iron lanterns that are worth a look.

How Much are Cast Iron Lanterns?

Prices for cast iron lanterns start at $295 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $4,510.

Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Cast Iron Lanterns
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.