Sold|$1,395
One of a Kind Large Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique hanging lantern artistically made of copper and brass. Beautifully selvaged and restored, newly electrified with three 40/watt light, seeded glass. Beautiful hanging lantern...
Brass, Copper
1960s Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light Chinoiserie Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1960's black metal single light, hanging lantern / pendant light.
Metal
Dramatic Double Height English Country House Center Hall Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A dramatic double height center hall copper hanging lantern for an English country house featuring a domed top with standing seams over a wide canted brim, with eight curved glass wi...
Copper
French Hexagonal Gothic Hanging Lantern from the Villa La Pausa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th-early 20th century, French hexagonal lantern, with pierced filigree Gothic-style details; from the Villa La Pausa, home of Coco Chanel. Newly rewired to North American...
Metal
Sold|$1,495 / set
A pair of elaborate Italian wrought iron hanging lanterns C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of elaborate Italian wrought iron hanging lanterns C 1920. Having cutout bird design over hexagonal bodies with oval glass panels and overall scrolling, ring and rope twist em...
Wrought Iron
French Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern, 19th Century or Earlier, UL Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from three long chains, the open basket now illuminated with a two-light socket.
Ornate Moroccan Pierced Brass Hanging Lamp Festive Colors Rooster Lantern Light
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Charming vintage antique Petite Moroccan brass lantern multicolored plexiglass adorned with roosters. Festive colors red green and blue plexiglass of Moorish light Dimensions: Heig...
Brass
Wrought Iron Filigree Baroque Style Hanging Glass Paned Lantern, 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the Baroque revival period this lantern is unusual with raised crenelated metal work atop an iron structure, the hexagonal center retaining glass panels.
Wrought Iron
1950s Red Camp Lantern Hanging Railroad Lamp Handilite Co Sturgeon Bay WI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Railroad Light 1950s Handilite Co Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Railroad portable red aluminum camp lantern lamp vintage Hanging Light Hand Carry Measures: 12 tall x 6.5 width x 5.5 dept...
Aluminum
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 interior cluster, and adorned with exterior brass ball finials. Originally candle powere...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,200
Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass, with two 60 watt lights, suitable for wet locations ready to use, great oxidized patina and four decorative foots at the bottom of the la...
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Impressive French Hanging Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
This large hexagonal gas lantern once illuminated the streets of Paris. Rewired for electricity, it adds a touch of Parisian glamour to any room in any city.
Metal
Oversized Moroccan Style Hanging Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Though newly handcrafted in India, this intricately carved metal lantern channels an old-world feel. When lit it dances to life—adding an exotic flare to any space.
Brass
Sold|$950
Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single wall hanging gas lantern made of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.
Copper, Steel
Single Vintage Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass, with one 60 watt light suitable for wet locations ready to use, some oxidized patina, four side artistic acrylic panels in green color . ...
Brass
Sold|$775
Single Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wall lantern made of solid copper, beautiful oxidized patina with one 60/watt light. Suitable for wet location UL approved up to US code.
Copper
Sold|$750
Single Wall Hanging Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single Wall lantern handcrafted of solid brass beautiful oxidized patina with one 60/watt light. Suitable for wet location . UL approved up to US code.
Copper
Sold|$895 / set
Pair of Wall Hanging Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elagent pair of wall hanging lantern hand forged with solid brass and have professionally rust finish applied, seeded glass. Electrified with tow 40/watt lights each, up to US code, ...
Brass
Tiffany Studios “Turtleback Tile” Hanging Lantern
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York glass and bronze Turtleback Tile hanging lantern, featuring eight iridescent Favrile glass Turtleback tiles set into a decorated patinated bronze holde...
Single Wall Hanging Solid Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality Single hanging wall lantern made of solid brass ,art glass in four sides ,with two 40/watt lights UL approved up to US code , suitable for wet location. Beautiful patina . ...
Brass
Sold|$1,600 / set
Pair of Vintage Hanging Copper Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of lanterns artistically made of copper , four glass plates inside. One 60watt light with porcelain socket.
Copper
Sold|$925 / set
Pair of Wall Hanging Brass Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall lantern made of brass, beautiful oxidized patina with one 60/watt light. Suitable for wet location UL approved up to US code.
Brass
1950s Spanish Iron Garden Hanging Lantern Lamp
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish iron garden hanging lantern lamp.
Iron
Sold|$1,375 / set
Pair of Wall Hanging Solid Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall hanging lantern hand forged with solid brass and have beautiful patina, seeded glass. Electrified with tow 40/watt lights each, up to US code, UL approved. Grea...
Brass
Antique French Iron Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
A fanciful lantern imagined in iron, this antique French iron hanging pendant light made up of elegant ornate curl detailing and a mid-section that illuminates is as interesting off ...
Wrought Iron
Sold|$975 / set
Pair of Vintage Wall Hanging Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of lantern made of solid brass, with two 60/watt light each, could use outdoor or indoor as wall sconces, suitable for wet location, wired and ready to use.
Brass
Sold|$1,850 / set
Japan Rare Pair Hanging Robin Birds Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions First pair of "swingers" we have seen in this hanging lantern form. A pair (2) of wonderful large scale iron "Robins" bird form hanging g...
Iron
Sold|$2,250 / set
Vintage Brass Hanging Lanterns w/ New Bronze Finish Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage brass Hanging lanterns w/ new bronze finish, round traditional style is lined with glass panels lanterns.
Brass
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location . Ready to use, canopies included.
Brass
Sold|$4,663 / set
Pair of 1990s Spanish Handmade Iron Ceiling Hanging Lamp Lanterns
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1990s Spanish handmade iron ceiling hanging lamp lanterns.
Iron
Large Vintage Eight Sides Handcrafted Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant handcrafted lantern made of solid brass, open glass top and bottom give dramatic light exposure, with beveled glass all over. Electrified with Four 40/watt lights, good for ...
Brass
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, the lanterns with pierced decorations, signed J.Guillot from Panissieres, Loire, Fr...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Gothic Scrolled Iron Wall Hanging Storybook Lantern Sconce Light 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Gothic style porch / cottage sconce light featuring srcolled iron storybook design with birdcage light. Dimensions: 6.5" x 4.75" x 12.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Iron
Sold|$900
Antique Black Iron Hanging Lantern
Located in Pasadena, CA
This small antique black iron hanging lantern has a large presence.
Iron
Sold|$2,800
Large Hanging Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Large handwrought iron hanging lantern. Arm included by request. Origin: France Measurements: 46" H x 22" W.
Iron
Sold|$1,800
Iron Hanging Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
This hanging lantern is made of hand wrought iron and originates from France. Measurements: 55" H x 18" W.
Iron
Sold|$2,432
English Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in Kent, Dover
An English hexagonal tapering hanging lantern in painted tole and brass with glazed panels Newly electrified Subjected to VAT.
Sold|$550
Iron Hanging Candle Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
This iron candle lantern fashioned in curly iron is slightly Moorish in style. It has a latched door and iron hook for hanging. Stands on four legs as well. Great as a candle lantern...
Iron
Sold|$975
Vintage Hanging Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass with two 60/watt lights suitable for wet locations ready to use four decorative foots at the bottom of the lantern, oxidized patina, brass...
Brass
Sold|$2,250
Pair of Wall Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of elegant wall hanging lanterns made of brass, beautiful weathered patina with one 60/watt light suitable for wet locations, this pair will look great as indoor sconces very d...
Brass
Sold|$725
Small Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of brass, seeded glass, electrified with two new 60/watt lights, ready to use.
Brass
Sold|$1,440
Solid Brass Handcrafted Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass with three 60/watt lights, suitable for wet locations ready to use. Brass canopy and chain included.
Brass
Sold|$3,600
Large Italian Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A six-sided patinated brass and glass lantern with foliate embellishments. The lantern is electrified with three arms emanating from a centre pole.
Brass
Sold|$1,275
Four-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality handmade of copper lantern with three 60 watt lights. Electrified and ready to light. Beautiful oxidization patina. Made in the US and UL approved. Could be used in wet lo...
Copper
Pair of Chic Black Tole and Parcel-Gilt Hanging Lanterns
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Black Tole and Parcel-Gilt Venetian Form Hanging Lanterns, Each with a Single Light.
Sold|$1,200
Four-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality handmade of solid copper lantern with three 60 watt lights. Electrified and ready to light. Beautiful oxidization patina. Made in the US and UL approved. Could be used in ...
Copper
Sold|$3,378
Pair of English Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English hexagonal tapering hanging lantern in painted tole and brass with glazed panels Newly electrified Subjected to VAT.
Sold|$1,440
Solid Brass Hand Crafted Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass with three 60/watt lights, suitable for wet locations ready to use
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Six Sides Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful patina, six sides hanging lantern made of solid brass, the top of the lantern is close with brass instead glass to direct the light to the sides and to the bottom. Seeded g...
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Six Sides Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful patina, six sides hanging lantern made of solid brass, Seeded glass, electrified with three 60/watt lights, decorative and ready to use . Brass canopy and chain included.
Brass
Sold|$1,675
Pair of Wall Hanging Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elagent pair of wall hanging lantern made of solid brass, nice oxidized patina with one 60/watt light each ,suitable for wet location, Electrified and ready to use. Decorative use i...
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Handcrafted Six Side Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional six side hanging lantern made of handcrafted solid copper. Brass stem with four 60/watt lights, suitable for wet location Up to US code UL approved, great look indoor ou...
Brass, Copper
Single Wall Hanging Solid Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One handing wall lantern made of solid brass, with two-light 60/watt each, UL approved up to US code, suitable for wet location. Beautiful patina.
Brass
Sold|$2,175
Pair of Wall Hanging Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of lantern made of solid brass, nice oxidized patina, with one 60/watt light each. Suitable for wet locations electrified and ready to use. Decorative use indoor too as ...
Brass
Antique French Hanging Black Iron Lantern with Ribbon and Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French single-light lantern style hanging light fixture from the early 20th century.
Iron
Sold|$1,975
Pair of Wall Hanging Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Impressive pair of wall lantern, made of brass and copper, beautiful design of back brackets with scrolling motif, including five 40/watt light cluster. On each light. Great oxidiz...
Brass, Copper
Single Wall Hanging Solid Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single wall lantern made of solid brass, with one 60/watt light , newly wired. suitable for wet location. Beautiful patina.
Brass
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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