$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier by David Gueron Degue, France, Circa 1930
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Miami, FL
Slender uprights rise to a matching glass and metal lantern element and an octagonal canopy with engraved Deco ornament, giving the piece an elegant vertical emphasis.
Art Glass
F23 Japanese Antiques Metal Iron lantern parts
Located in Niiza, JP
Size: Depth *40cm Width *40cm Height *20cm 7kg Estimated packing size: 48 × 48 × 28cm 16kg This appears to be a part from the base of an iron lantern. The rusted and decaying iro...
Iron
Vintage Regency Patinated Metal Pagoda Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Asian lantern. A chic pagoda design in heavy wrought iron. A beautiful patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Wrought Iron
Italian 18th Century Rococo Tôle Lantern in Gilded Metal & Glass
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An Italian tôle lantern from the 18th century with gilded, rococo motifs on dark metal housing.
Metal
French wedding lantern, Globe de Mariée, gilt metal, tufted design, and mirror
Located in Madrid, España
French wedding lantern, Globe de Mariée, gilt metal, tufted design, and mirror, 19th century Overall dimensions: 52 cm high x 35 cm wide x 22 cm deep
Metal
Huge Antique French Early 20th Century Metal Glazed Lantern Light. C.1900
Located in London, GB
A grand and imposing glazed metal hanging lantern. French, c.1900. A beautifully made French lantern combining pressed panels and cast decorative elements including a stylised fish,...
Metal
$1,150
French Tole Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French tole lantern lamp. Antique brown patinated tole footed lantern candle stand with original early seeded curving glass panels with pierced ventilation cap surmounted with cherub...
Metal
18th Century Swedish Baroque Lantern
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish provincial Baroque tin lantern in it's original condition with faux paint and green glass. ca 1750 Sweden.
Sheet Metal
Italian Processional Lantern Floor Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gold gilt metal Italian processional lantern wired and mounted on a lamp base with single light flame candle lighting fixture.
Metal
$4,200 / set
Pair of Antique Brass Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s French bronze lantern sconces. Measurements: Height: 23? Width: 7.5? Depth: 8?.
Metal
Gilt Hanging Lantern with Ceiling Escutcheon
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large antique Louis XV style glass hanging lantern with ceiling escutcheon, gilt metal, and glass.
Metal
Antique French Ship's Lantern, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French ships lantern, Circa 1880.
Metal
Reclaimed Art Deco Bronze Lantern Pier Caps
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual set of reclaimed pier caps in the form of bronze Art Deco lanterns dating from the early 20th century. You can just imagine these pier caps as an impressive addition to a ...
Metal, Bronze
Antique Iron Lantern Light with Acanthus Leaf Detail
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Iron Lantern Light with Acanthus Leaf Detail Enhance the ambiance of your outdoor or indoor space with our Antique Iron Lantern Light featuring intricate Acanthus Leaf detai...
Metal
Pair of Gilt and Painted French Tole Wall Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt and painted French tole wall lanterns. The interiors each with two candelabra sockets and antique mirror reflecting the light. Circa early 20th century.
Metal
Early 20th Century French Tole and Glass Storm Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century storm lantern, tole and original glass, once used with oil lamp, now ideal for a candle. pierced tole decoration. France Circa 1930.
Sheet Metal
Antique English Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co.
By Meteorite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co., Painted Metal with Fresnel Lens, circa 1920s–30s Height: 25.5" with handle extended, 21" to top of lantern Diameter...
Metal
Brass Miners Lantern Lighter & Marble Ashtray Vintage German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1920s Art Deco Winners Lantern lighter on Marble Pedestal Ashtray. This exquisite German Art Deco ashtray is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the early 20th c...
Marble, Metal
19th Century Antique French Carriage Lantern Owned by President Émile Loubet
Located in Sofia, BG
A symbol of refined craftsmanship and political history, the lantern bears the maker’s plate reading “Lanterne Trouvée – Lucien Veuillot, Paris,” a renowned lantern manufacturer of t...
Metal
Set of 22 Antique 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Magic Lantern Slides
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 23 antique magic lantern slides. Lantern slides are an early photographic invention from 1850 intended for use with a 'magic lantern' projector. The 22 slides depict...
Metal
Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pe...
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
Located in Middleburg, VA
A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector is an evocative relic from the dawn of visual storytelling. Crafted circa 1890, th...
Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin
Pair of Large Coach Lanterns Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 19th
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of 19th coach lanterns - wall lights fixtures. Germany. Lamp sockets: 1.
Metal, Brass, Copper
PAIR OF AMERICAN 1920 GOTHiC REVIVAL BRONZE AMBER GLASS SHIP LANTERN FLOOR LAMPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of Gothic Revival / Medieval Revival American Gilt bronze floor lanterns, probably American and ea...
Metal
2 Silver Plated Trophy Mantel Urn Converted Oil Lamps Lanterns 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two Victorian silver plated converted oil lamps / lanterns / table lamps featuring trophy or mantel urn form with two light pull chains, footed base and oriental lamp shades. Dimens...
Metal
English Nautical Yacht Cabin Lantern, Stamped Best and Lloyd, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English polished steel nautical yacht cabin lantern with wooden carrying handle, vented chimney, three glass panels, porcelain back, and original oil burner, Mid-19th Century. Stampe...
Metal
Large Mid-Century Gilt Brass and Tinted Glass Bell Jar Lantern Pendant, ca. 1920
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive mid-century bell jar hanging lantern, distinguished by its large segmented tinted glass body and richly detailed gilt metal and brass fittings.
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Victorian Lantern Style Shapely Bubble Glass Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Lantern Style Shapely Bubble Glass Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 32.5" H (to finial) x 22.5" H (to light socket) x 8" W x 8" D. (Loc...
Metal
19th Century Italian Wall-Mounted Painted Tole Lantern w/ Old Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Italian wall-mounted painted tole lantern w/ old glass.
Metal
$7,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Altar Candle Holders Lanterns Table Lamps Decorative Lights Rustic Objects
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Altar Candle Holders Lanterns Table Lamps Decorative Lights Rustic Objects .
Metal
Antique French Early 20th Century Gilt Brass Curved Glazed Lantern Light. C.1920
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully detailed French gilt brass pendant light. c.1920 The ornate gilt frame encasing its original frosted curved glass panels. Originally designed as a decorative interior ...
Metal, Brass
$628Sale Price|37% Off
USA Sheet Iron Red Light Adlake Adams and Westlake Railway Lantern, 1908
Located in Labrit, Landes
Railway red lantern made in 1908 for "Adlake" Adams and Westlake Company This red lantern is a piece of American history and a testimony of the construction of the United States. Goo...
Sheet Metal
Huge Early Two-Part French Holophane Glass Street Lantern Pendant Light, C.1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An XL prismatic glass Holophane street lantern. French, c.1930. Now thoughtfully converted for interior use as a pendant. The prismatic glass shade - originally designed to throw a ...
Metal
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a collector of truly amazing antiques then this large and possibly unique lantern could b...
Brass, Metal, Iron
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1920's Antique Neoclassical style Black and Gold Oil Lantern type Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Antique Neoclassical style Oil Lantern Type Wall Lamp. Shade is included. Beautiful lamp!
Metal
$29,850Sale Price|60% Off
Lifesize French 19th Century Sculpture of a Lady with a Lantern, by Louis Hottot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare lifesize French 19th century patinated metal figure of a standing maiden holding a lantern, the impressive figure depicting a young scantily dressed and barefoot...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as bras de lumière (“arm of light”), this pair of French cast iron sconces from the 1800’s features a magnificent rinceau of foliage with a central floret. Both arms emanate fr...
Metal, Iron
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th Century A rare 19th-century American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern by S.M....
Metal
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Lustermannchen Chandelier, Germany, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beneath the figure hangs a small lantern constructed of metal and glass, adding another layer of sculptural interest while reinforcing the narrative character of the piece.
Metal
Excellent Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sconces by Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures,...
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early 20th Century Silver Plated Pair of Tassel Sconces by E.F. Caldwell & Co
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures,...
Silver Plate
Fine Caldwell Carved and Cast Marble & Bronze Lamp
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures,...
Marble, Bronze
Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze and Marble Candelabra by Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures,...
Marble, Bronze
Gilded Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), creating a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures, floo...
Bronze
$40,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Set of Four Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Five Light Sconces by Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures,...
Bronze, Ormolu
Excellent Quality Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mirror by Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures,...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Baroque Style Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Forney, TX
Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures,...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Silver Plated Neoclassic Style Caldwell Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Caldwell (1851-1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853-1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures,...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Courtesans at Yoshiwara Edomachi - Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper
By Utagawa Yoshiiku
Located in Soquel, CA
The couple is escorted by a kanabohiki (金棒引き) watchman holding a lantern and a metal rod with rings to make noise and alert the crowd.
Paper, Ink, Woodcut
Whether you’re in search of a functional fixture to help illuminate a room or just a minimalist ornamental touch, the choice of lighting is important. Selecting the perfect vintage, new or antique lanterns can transform an otherwise monotonous space in your home.
In the 1700s, lanterns became widely popular when accessibility broadened for whale oil, as fuel for lamps was one of its earliest uses. Lantern design evolved considerably during the mid- to late 19th century, when a powerful, adaptable fuel came into play: kerosene. Portable and immediately sought after, kerosene lamps were traditionally surrounded by a glass globe or tube that sat on a metal frame to protect the flame from spreading or extinguishing. (While reproductions abound, antique kerosene lanterns have since become collector's items.)
Later, in 1862, John H. Irwin created coil oil lamps, which were designed for coal oils as well as kerosene and lessened the risk of fire. They required plentiful oxygen to remain lit, and with refinements, the lamps could be used indoors. Lanterns increasingly came to be part of commercial spaces such as museums and theaters, and over time, lighting artisans worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they weren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.
Antiques inject a touch of classical chic into any space. With the right lantern, you could also deepen the impact of the collection of vases and vessels, sculptures or other decorative objects in a living room or dining room. It’s essential to find a balance between utility and aesthetics when choosing the perfect vintage–style lantern for your space, and the right lighting decisions can determine the underlying mood of a room as well as enhance the choices you’ve made for your home’s decor. While old-time charm is something to be cherished, there is lots to love in modern lanterns from today’s top furniture designers.
On 1stDibs, search by creator to find lanterns crafted by the likes of Woka Lamps, Barovier & Toso and Material Lust or browse the collection by style. From today’s standouts to mid-century modern classics to Art Deco–era innovations, find the best vintage, new or antique lantern for you now.
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