French 1920s Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful iron lantern, the patina is much nicer in person, the height of the lantern is 17 inch.
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1920s French Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Lantern Colonial
American Country Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (19th Century) iron and glass half round ships embarkment lantern with scroll handle.
Category
19th Century American British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Glass
Beautiful and Large 1920's Brass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant large ( 4 feet ) 1920's brass lantern, the patina is allot nicer in person, the glass is beveled , would look impressive in an entryway.
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1920s American American Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Large 1920's Rustic Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lantern could be restored or painted, however some people might prefer it all original, the patina is so much nicer in person, the flash of the camera take away the true color o...
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1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Wrought Iron
El Nido English Ships Wrought Iron Wall Bracket Lantern
By Steven Handelman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This wrought iron lantern was inspired by a Spanish Colonial house in Santa Barbara.
Category
Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Pumpkin Shape Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Anglo-Indian amber pumpkin shape bell jar lantern.
Category
19th Century British British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
$2,800 / item
H 20 in Dm 9 in
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats.
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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
$2,500 / item
H 18 in Dm 8 in
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats.
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
$9,895Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 26.25 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze 'Brig - Tall-Ship' Marine Lanterns with Putti Corner Caryatids. The single-light tapered square cast-bronze body surmounted with alleg...
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Early 1900s English British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Bronze
American Brass & Etched Floral Glass Globe Hanging Bell Jar Hall Lantern, C 1800
$25,000
H 31 in Dm 11 in
American Brass & Etched Floral Glass Globe Hanging Bell Jar Hall Lantern, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and etched foliage glass globe hanging bell jar hall lantern with three decorative scrolled arms, grape vine motif, and finial bead work. Early 19th Century. Bell jar ...
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Converted Gas Pendant Light Chandelier
$1,400
H 34 in W 13 in D 30 in
Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Converted Gas Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian converted gas 3 light parlor pendant / pool table chandelier. Made of scrolled wrought iron featuring Spanish styling with florets, acanthus leaves and yellow glas...
Category
19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Iron
Colorful Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking colonial style continental glass smoke bell light fixture hand blown in alluring color in classic form with hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally designe...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Rustic Wood Cage Pendant Light / Lantern with Iron Nails
Located in Barcelona, ES
It has perforations at the top and botton part and hand forged iron nails decorate the lantern thorough. This ceiling light pendant lamp was entirely made by hand and it has an eye-c...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Iron
A Pair of 19th century Bronze Lantern Ceiling Light Shades
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 19th century Bronze Lantern Ceiling Light Shades This is a very rare pair, the shades originally came from oil lamps and would have been hung from long chains. The shades ...
Category
19th Century British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Bronze
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English Colonial Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
One hexagonal English Colonial lantern executed in brass and iron and having frosted glass inserts.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass, Iron
Three Candle Spanish Colonial Hall Lantern
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely little three candle Spanish Colonial inspired hall lantern. Nice detailing on cage and canopy.
Category
1920s Antique Lantern Colonial
Antique Hobnail Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
- A beautiful piece of Americana, this 19th century antique lantern is in excellent condition and features all of its original components, including its textured, milky glass. - We ...
Category
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Metal
Small Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Cast iron with glue chip textured glass. Single socket. Painted and rewired.
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Iron
Vintage Handmade Spanish Geometric Copper Lantern
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spanish handmade copper lantern with clear glass panels, circa 1940. Originally made to hold a candle; it has now been wired to hold one bulb that hangs from above. The height of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Copper
1920s Hanging Tudor Arts & Crafts Lantern with Mica
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique 1920s lantern with mica. Original finish.
Category
1920s North American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Antique glass bell jar with etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hand blown glass bell jar with crosshatch etchings.price includes wiring.
Category
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Glass
Antique glass bell jar with etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hand blown antique glass bell jar with original etchings of leaves and flowers.price includes wiring
Category
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Glass
Antique glass bell jar with etchings
Unavailable
Antique glass bell jar with etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hand blown glass bell jar with grape etchings.Price includes wiring
Category
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Glass
antique belljar in clear glass
Located in Jersey City, NJ
antique handblown clear glass belljar with a brass band in antique finish.Price includes nonulwiring.
Category
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Glass
small antique belljar with crosshatch etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
antique handblown glass with glass knob and cross hatch etchings.Price includes nonulwiring.
Category
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Glass
Antique Amber Melon Belljar with Brass Knob
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Handblown glass antique belljar in clear amber color and a beautifully defined melon shape.Has a classic brass finial at the bottom.Price includes nonulwiring.
Category
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Antique Spanish Revival English Tudor Tall and Slender Hanging Mica Lantern
Unavailable
H 44 in W 10 in D 10 in
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.
Category
1920s North American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Elegant Pair of 1920s Small Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of small lantern, perfect for an hallway, price is for the pair, we could sell them individual, the height include the finial which can be remove to save some height...
Category
1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Set of Four 1920 Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might have it in our sto...
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1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Copper Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper six sided monumental hanging lantern with hinged door and double vented top. Originally gas and has been electrified, Early 19th century.
Category
1830s American American Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Copper
Elegant 1920's Cast Iron/Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's cast/wrought iron lantern, these are quite rare.
Category
1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Copper and Spelter Hanging Lanterns, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Copper hanging lanterns with bulbous ringed pierced finials, spelter decorative shell corners , four sided glass panels, a hinged door on each, and electrified with ...
Category
1810s American American Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass, Copper, Spelter
Pair of American Hexagon Brass and Bevelled Glass Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1880
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H 35 in Dm 16 in
Pair of American Hexagon Brass and Bevelled Glass Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass colonial style hexagon hanging hall lanterns with decorative scrolled bulbous arms, stylized acorn finials, original beveled glass, six light interior cluster,...
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1880s American American Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Diameter Bell-Jar Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
Keywords Search: 1stdibs, 1stdibs.com, chandelier, lantern, Anglo-Indian, British Colonial
Category
19th Century European Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Vintage Verdigris Solid Brass Lanterns - Pair of Wall-Mounted Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home’s exterior or interior with this striking pair of vintage solid brass wall lanterns. Designed in a classic Colonial Revival / Neoclassical style, these lanterns fea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Indian 11 1/2" Dia. Clear Cut Crystal Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
Keywords: chandelier, lantern, Anglo-Indian, British Colonial
Category
19th Century European Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century English Tole Lantern Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 19th century English wall mount tole lantern with glass sides, a removable glass roof, and a door on one side. The lantern has been recently electrified with two candles a...
Category
19th Century English British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Tôle
1910's Large Antique Copper Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding original solid copper outdoor lantern. Originally designed for gas. Completely converted to six (6) light electric. New glass. Comes with 24" matching chain and matching ...
Category
1910s English British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Copper
Antique Etched and Silvered Lantern or Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual light fixture with a translucent silvered background having etched designs of ferns and flowers over a classic pendant bell jar form.
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Set of Four Spanish Tole Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
These four Spanish exquisite metal lanterns may be sold individually for $1,600. Each if desired. All four lanterns have been recently wired and come with a canopy and three feet of...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Tôle
19th Century Cobalt Blue English Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare cobalt color. Made for candles, but wired with one big socket. Bronze details. The bell alone measures 9.5 inches. The top alone measures 4 inches. So with the small chains in-b...
Category
Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Rare Cobalt Blue English Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare cobalt color. Made for candles, but will be wired with one big socket certified for each country. Bronze details. Original chain also intact measuring another 17 inches on top. ...
Category
Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
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H 12 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Sherwood & Wedge "onion" navigational lamps featuring a cylindrical brass base, pierced top and fluted chimney cap, rotating wire bail handle, and simple wire cag...
Category
Late 19th Century British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
19th C Anglo-Indian Large Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
chandelier, lantern, Anglo-Indian, British Colonial , 1stdibs
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19th Century European Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
19th Century Cobalt Blue English Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier 1 of 2
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare cobalt color. This is 1 of 2 of matching bell jars. This one has a crack on lid and chips on lip. Price reflects this. Made for candles, but will be wired with one big socket. B...
Category
Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Bronze
Antique Spanish Colonial Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Spanish Colonial lantern (circa 1920s, Spain) painted in black iron with functional panel door.
Category
1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Iron
Pair of Spanish Tole Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Spanish painted tole lantern with three candelabra size sockets. Painted accents in red, blue, & green. Newly wired and ready to install with chain and canopy.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Tôle
Brass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1910
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A brass hanging hall lantern, circa 1910, a brass and etched hanging lamp, cylindrical form with four knobs adjustable mounts and foliate-etched in perfect condition. The hanging lan...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Antique Light Fittings French Colonial Glass Lanterns
Located in Buxton, GB
Antique French Colonial Bell Light Fittings A set of 3 Light fittings Thick Glass bells, with brass details The Colonial Style of these fabulous bell light fittings, ensure ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Colonial Revival Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Glass
Lantern English Glass 19th Century Metal England
Located in New York, NY
A glass lantern made during the 19th century for the English colonial houses in India.
Category
19th Century English British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Glass
19th C English Copper Lantern Sconce by Foster & Pullen
Located in New York, NY
Rare English copper lantern sconce by noted maker, Foster & Pullen. The lantern has hinged top, and hinged panel door to allow access to the bulb from either the top or the front. ...
Category
19th Century British British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Antique Art Deco Dutch Gouda a Jour Ceramic Night Light Candle Lantern Votive 9"
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H 9.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Art Deco Dutch Gouda a Jour Ceramic Night Light Candle Lantern Votive 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Gouda a Jour Dutch pottery candle lantern, hand painted in brown, blue and orange. Houses a tea light sized votive candle. Made in Holland for Marquise de Sevigne Rouzand. D...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Ceramic
British Colonial Brass Lantern Wall Sconce
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A late 19th century lantern which mounts to the wall by means of a scrolling arm and handsome shaped backplate. It was designed for a candle, recently electrified. This lantern was m...
Category
19th Century Hong Kong British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Rare Colonial Lantern with Elephant Hunt Scene
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare early 19th century colonial bronze and hand blown glass lantern, with scene of an elephant hunt in India, circa 1840
Category
19th Century Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Metal
Black Vintage Bubble Glass Lantern
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mexican vintage black lantern with original handblown glass, all in perfect condition and original. The metal work is framed beautifully around the glass. The fixture has been newly ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Early 20th Century Iron Exterior Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of wrought iron lanterns with hammered glass panels. Can be used as exterior or interior lanterns. Price is for the pair. Completely restored, repainted, and rewired suitable fo...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Iron
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An antique Belgian melon or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern with an etched wheat motif, circa 1890. This authentic lantern features excellent quality hand blown glass, as well as its...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Antique Spanish Revival 1920s Pierced Exterior Iron Lantern
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s exterior lantern with pierced design pattern.
Category
1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Antique Melon Bell Jar Lantern from Belgium
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1870 melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern is a rare find. The quality of its hand blown glass is very good, with several desirable air bubbles in the jar and neck. Bo...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century Iron Exterior Lanterns
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of wrought iron lanterns with hammered glass panels. Can be used as exterior or interior lanterns. Price is for the pair. Completely restored, repainted, and rewired suitable fo...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Iron
Very Large Spanish Revival 1920s Lantern Salvaged from Local Estate
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard to find three light Spanish Revival lantern. Was hanging in graceful staircase of an original 1920s house. Measures: 39" H x 15" W x 15" D x 72" total H with chain and canopy.
Category
1920s North American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Early 20th Century Spanish Revival Square Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
Square cast iron lantern. The panels have a cutout pattern and ornate top and bottom edges. The corners are beveled. Has been cleaned and repainted black. No glass, for interior use ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Iron
Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare antique Belgian melon bell jar lantern with a beautiful aqua-blue tint. The lantern features excellent quality hand blown glass and a finely etched wheat motif. The brass band...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of Spanish Revival Outdoor Wall Lanterns with Slag Glass
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced for the pair, circa 1920s pair of exterior light with original slag glass.
Category
1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Scale Pattern
Located in Canton, MA
Bell jar lanterns first reached popularity in colonial India and due to their lingering popularity, production has continued to the present.
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern
Located in Canton, MA
Bell jar lanterns first reached popularity in colonial India and due to their lingering popularity, production has continued to the present.
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Brass
One of Two Pendants Salvaged from a Spanish Revival Home
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced individually. Mission style lantern with hammered texture and glass hurricane. 21" H x 18" W
Category
1920s Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Striking Large-Scale Spanish Revival Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze and iron large pendant with acanthus motif measures 43" H x 16.75" W x 77" Total H with chain and canopy, circa 1920s.
Category
Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
19th Century Belgian Colonial Lantern
Located in Montecito, CA
Original Belgian Colonial Glass Lantern; Circa 1890. Fabulous scale.
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Metal
Three Chased Brass Lanterns
Located in Woodstock, NY
A set of three round lanterns, with wonderful incised decoration. From the collection of Charles Rand Penney. These lanterns were on display at the World's Pan American Exposition, i...
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19th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
1 of 2 Exceptional 1920s Exterior Lantern
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s wrought iron lantern with fine ironwork and original patina.
Category
1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
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Monumental Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Foliate Scrollwork and Glass Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly sculptural Italian wrought iron lantern, richly adorned with hand-forged foliate decoration and elegant scrolling elements. The lantern features a tapered hexag...
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1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Wrought Iron
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Porch or Hallway Pendant Light / Lantern
$3,995
H 31 in Dm 11.5 in
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Porch or Hallway Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and great looking, antique hall lantern of formidable size. This unique light fixture of a wonderful design is both finely made and great looking. It is all handcrafted out o...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Lantern Colonial
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
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Antique Lantern Colonial For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique lantern colonial available at 1stDibs. Each antique lantern colonial for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for an antique lantern colonial, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique lantern colonial — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique lantern colonial, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique lantern colonial that is appealing in its simplicity, but Britt Jewett and Santa Barbara Lighting Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Lantern Colonial?
Prices for an antique lantern colonial start at $450 and top out at $2,650 with the average selling for $1,500.
Finding the Right Lanterns for You
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.
Questions About Antique Lantern Colonial
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To 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.
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