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Antique Adams & Westlake Adlake B&O RR Railroad Lantern Santa Fe Red Globe
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Adams & Westlake Adlake oil lantern featuring ruby red globe and metal frame. Measure:3".     
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Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Rr Lanterns

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Metal

Antique Adams & Westlake Adlake B&O RR Railroad Lantern Santa Fe Red Globe
Antique Adams & Westlake Adlake B&O RR Railroad Lantern Santa Fe Red Globe

Antique Adams & Westlake Adlake B&O RR Railroad Lantern Santa Fe Red Globe

H 9 in W 6 in D 8 in

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19th C English Oversized Etched Glass Lantern Shade
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19th C English oversized 8 sided coloured etched glass lantern shade Provenance: Lord Montague - Beaulieu Estate Hampshire sku 925 Measures: W30 x D30 x H110 cm.
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1890s English Antique Rr Lanterns

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Bronze, Brass

Antique 19th C English Oversized Etched Glass Lantern Shade
19th C English Oversized Etched Glass Lantern Shade

19th C English Oversized Etched Glass Lantern Shade

H 43.31 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique French Solid Bronze Lantern 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French, solid Bronze Lantern, newly rewired for the American market, but without glass.
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1840s French Antique Rr Lanterns

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Bronze

Antique French Solid Bronze Lantern 19th Century
Antique French Solid Bronze Lantern 19th Century

Antique French Solid Bronze Lantern 19th Century

H 46 in Dm 16 in
19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Lantern Pendant Documented By Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 French Antique Napoleon III Red Crystal Hanging Lantern/ Pendant Fixture Documented by Baccarat. Scene panels of Countryside. Brass mount and ready to hang.
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Rr Lanterns

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Crystal

19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Lantern Pendant Documented By Baccarat
19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Lantern Pendant Documented By Baccarat

19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Lantern Pendant Documented By Baccarat

H 22 in Dm 7.5 in
Pair of Copper Lanterns, late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of copper lanterns as hanging lamps with small door, glass panes and long link chain. The lanterns have an old electrification and need to be rewired. Lamp dimensions: 38 x 16 x...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Rr Lanterns

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Copper

Pair of Copper Lanterns, late 19th Century
Pair of Copper Lanterns, late 19th Century

Pair of Copper Lanterns, late 19th Century

H 14.18 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Louis XIV Style Extra Large Brass Lantern, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Louis XIV style extra large brass lantern. US wired.   
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rr Lanterns

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Brass

Louis XIV Style Extra Large Brass Lantern, 19th Century
Louis XIV Style Extra Large Brass Lantern, 19th Century

Louis XIV Style Extra Large Brass Lantern, 19th Century

H 50.5 in W 35 in D 35 in
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...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Rr Lanterns

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Sheet Metal

USA Sheet Iron Red Light Adlake Adams and Westlake Railway Lantern, 1908
USA Sheet Iron Red Light Adlake Adams and Westlake Railway Lantern, 1908

USA Sheet Iron Red Light Adlake Adams and Westlake Railway Lantern, 1908

H 10.24 in Dm 6.89 in
French 19th Century Copper Lantern and Chain
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Fantastic rare Late 19th Century French verdigris copper hanging lantern with chain. This is a fabulous fully glazed verdigris copper lantern featuring beautiful-pierced frame with t...
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1880s French Country Antique Rr Lanterns

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Copper

French 19th Century Copper Lantern and Chain
French 19th Century Copper Lantern and Chain

French 19th Century Copper Lantern and Chain

H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI hexagonal lantern is made of brass and features one door and one internal light. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, and is decorated with a knob ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rr Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France
Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France

Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France

H 28 in W 13 in D 13 in
Lantern Handheld Portable Carrying Brass Repousse Georgian Glazed Candle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare survival of a personal object made for practical everyday use. Although they would have been made in fairly significant numbers, surviving handheld, portable brass lanterns fo...
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1750s English George II Antique Rr Lanterns

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Brass

Lantern Handheld Portable Carrying Brass Repousse Georgian Glazed Candle
Lantern Handheld Portable Carrying Brass Repousse Georgian Glazed Candle

Lantern Handheld Portable Carrying Brass Repousse Georgian Glazed Candle

H 7.49 in W 3.35 in D 1.97 in
19th Century 1860 French Antique Neoclassical Brass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Superb quality French lantern in heavy cast bronze, whole handmade, rare piece with very fine details of chasing and decoration with architectural elements. Eight textured glass arch...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Rr Lanterns

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Bronze

19th Century 1860 French Antique Neoclassical Brass Lantern
19th Century 1860 French Antique Neoclassical Brass Lantern

19th Century 1860 French Antique Neoclassical Brass Lantern

H 26 in Dm 11 in
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered and old repairs ( some of the glass once replaced ) Measures: H:26,5-32,5cm W:10,5-12,5cm Measurement here below of t...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rr Lanterns

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Iron

Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns

Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns

H 12.8 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
19thc French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Heavy Pagoda Lantern
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Heavy Gilt Bronze Japonisant, Chinoiserie Lantern with Original thisk Art Glass Shade. This lantern is ultra high quality.
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Rr Lanterns

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Bronze

19thc French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Heavy Pagoda Lantern
19thc French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Heavy Pagoda Lantern

19thc French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Heavy Pagoda Lantern

H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding and sensational French mid-19th century lantern. Wonderfully crafted from bronze, copper and glass. The lantern is in exceptional condition, even retaining its upper g...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rr Lanterns

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Bronze, Copper

Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern
Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern

Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern

H 30 in Dm 13.75 in
Large 19th Century Dutch Brass Wall Mounted Lantern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wall mounted brass lantern, The Netherlands circa 1880. An end of 19th century Dutch lantern for one candle in brass and old glass with original hanging part with the shape of a lion.
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Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Rr Lanterns

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Brass

Large 19th Century Dutch Brass Wall Mounted Lantern
Large 19th Century Dutch Brass Wall Mounted Lantern

Large 19th Century Dutch Brass Wall Mounted Lantern

H 26.78 in W 8.67 in D 11.42 in
19th Century Patinated Brass and Green Glass Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely Dutch or English brass lantern, the coronet and crown crest over gadrooned and pierced foliate decorated top, the sides with beaded bordered glass, the base with ball and ring...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Rr Lanterns

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Brass

19th Century Patinated Brass and Green Glass Lantern
19th Century Patinated Brass and Green Glass Lantern

19th Century Patinated Brass and Green Glass Lantern

H 35 in Dm 13.5 in
Pair of gilded and stamped copper lanterns, 19th century, Venice, Italy
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of large Venetian lanterns of hexagonal form in stamped and gilded copper. Model finely worked with acanthus leaves, friezes of ovals and enriched with garlands of flowers,...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rr Lanterns

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Copper

Pair of gilded and stamped copper lanterns, 19th century, Venice, Italy
Pair of gilded and stamped copper lanterns, 19th century, Venice, Italy

Pair of gilded and stamped copper lanterns, 19th century, Venice, Italy

H 43.31 in Dm 15.75 in

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Large Adams and Westlake Lantern
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
designed for RR use. This is large for a kerosene lamp and is highly detailed. It has a luxury feel to it
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rr Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Large Adams and Westlake Lantern
Large Adams and Westlake Lantern

Large Adams and Westlake Lantern

H 26 in Dm 18 in
Early 20th Century Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A fine quality, large hexagonal lantern, the flared top section joined by stretchers, the swan neck
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Early 20th Century British Antique Rr Lanterns

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Metal

Antique Early 20th Century Hexagonal Lantern
Early 20th Century Hexagonal Lantern

Early 20th Century Hexagonal Lantern

H 32 in W 16 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Four-Pane Lantern
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Painted and patinated off-white four-pane lantern, the inner support with three lights, the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Rr Lanterns

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Glass

Early 20th Century Four-Pane Lantern
Early 20th Century Four-Pane Lantern

Early 20th Century Four-Pane Lantern

H 28 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A fine cast and chiseled French gilt bronze Lantern, the corners with tassels and main panels with
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19th Century French Antique Rr Lanterns

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern

H 41 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good, circular, continental gilt bronze Lantern, the central hanging section with four upright
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Early 20th Century French Antique Rr Lanterns

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern

H 28.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Late 19th Century Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A well patinated bronze hall lantern of very strong construction, octagonal glazed sections to main
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19th Century British Antique Rr Lanterns

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Hall Lantern
Late 19th Century Bronze Hall Lantern

Late 19th Century Bronze Hall Lantern

H 29 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Six-Glass Lanterns
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of patinated, cast iron six glass Lantern, the base and top with elaborate scrolls. RR
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Early 20th Century British Antique Rr Lanterns

Pair of Six-Glass Lanterns
Pair of Six-Glass Lanterns

Pair of Six-Glass Lanterns

H 27 in Dm 24 in
Early 20th Century Bronze Lantern
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A massive patinated bronze lantern, the upper framework with scrolls and swags and flared leaf
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Early 20th Century English Antique Rr Lanterns

Early 20th Century Bronze Lantern
Early 20th Century Bronze Lantern

Early 20th Century Bronze Lantern

H 75 in W 26 in D 26 in
Bronze Lantern with Eight Lights
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Fine and massive patinated bronze lantern, eight central lights within bevel glass outer casing
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Early 20th Century British Antique Rr Lanterns

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Bronze

Bronze Lantern with Eight Lights
Bronze Lantern with Eight Lights

Bronze Lantern with Eight Lights

H 40 in Dm 20 in
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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.

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