Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with clear Fresnel lens by George B. Carpenter of Chicago. Measures: 12 x 5 1/2 x
Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns
Brass
Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with clear Fresnel lens by George B. Carpenter of Chicago. Measures: 12 x 5 1/2 x
Brass
$2,395
Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bow lantern from a yacht. Marine lantern with three lenses, clear, port, and starboard. This
Brass
Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel bow lantern from a boat. Fitted with red and green Fresnel lenses. Brass cap with
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Bow Lantern of Rare Design
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass meticulously polished and lacquered ship or boat bow lantern. Thick curved lens
Brass
Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
Bronze
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel marine bow lantern with port and starboard fresnel lenses, brass cap. Lacking its
Steel
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with makers label from Hopkins of 119 Chambers St New York. With
Brass
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel bow lantern from a boat with red and blue bullseye lenses to Signal port and
Steel
Bow Lantern from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice polished and lacquered boat lantern with blue and red lenses, vented top with heart shape
Brass
Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Art Deco period ships bow lantern with red and green lenses in a polished steel case that has been
Steel
Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality ships bow lantern with red and green Fresnel glass lenses. Hinged door reads "manufactured
Brass
Bow Lantern from a Small Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Port and starboard solid brass boat lantern from George Carpenter of Chicago. Curved red and green
Brass
Solid Brass Three-Way Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass boat lantern with three bulls eye lenses, red, green and clear. Highly polished
Brass
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice antique nautical boat lantern with clear convex main lens and red and green bullseye lenses
Brass
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice antique nautical boat lantern with clear convex main lens and red and green bullsey lenses
Brass
Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished brass yacht lantern with clear masthead lens and res and green bullseye glass port
Brass
Polished Ship's Bow Lantern by Perko with Brass Top
Located in Norwell, MA
Perko boat lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's tag from Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation
Brass
Brass Bow Lantern from Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass port and starboard boat lantern by Perko. The red port lantern has a vertical crack
Brass
Antique Brass Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique Bow Lantern from a boat by an English maker. Fitted with clear, red, and blue lenses. The
Brass
Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses. Rear is
Brass
Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses. Rear is
Brass
Boat Lantern with Red and Blue Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a yacht by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn New York. Fitted with
Brass
Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel boat bow lantern. Glass Fresnel lens in red and green. Steel case with brass cap. Also fitted
Steel
Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a boat with red and blue fresnel glass lenses. Embossed brass makers tag from
Brass
$1,695
Brass Port & Starboard
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass port and starboard bow lantern from a boat. Very rare dual bullseye Fresnel lens design
Brass
Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass masthead lantern with lavender tinted Fresnel lens. Vented top with carry ring. “Bow
Brass
Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional Yacht lantern with large red, blue, and clear bullseye lenses. Highly polished and
Brass
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design
Bronze
Wonderful Large Italian Painted Tole Glass Lantern Fixture Ribbons Bows Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Italian Hand Painted Tole With Seeded Panel Glass Lantern Fixture With Ribbons
Metal
Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French ormolu gilt bronze bow, ribbon, tassel, swags and finials three-light
Bronze
Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light lantern fixture adorned with bronze beaded
Bronze
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern
Bronze
$795
Brass Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with its original burner
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
lantern with curved opaline glass panels and a beautiful bow detail. This lantern, which dates to the
Bronze
Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered one hundred-year-old ship’s lantern with Fresnel glass lens, mounting
Brass
$3,000Sale Price|55% Off
Bow Fronted Copper Wall Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Bow fronted copper wall lantern, UK, circa 1850.
Steel Ship's Lantern from the Bow of the Vessel
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ship's masthead lantern with two Fresnel glass lenses. Brass mounting bracket and
Steel
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
lantern are fluted reed trim with cross bows around a curved glass panel accented with bronze bows
Bronze
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
lantern are fluted reed trim with cross bows around a curved glass panel accented with bronze bows
Bronze
WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow boat lantern with markers badge from WM Porter and Sons, nineteenth century. Fitted
Brass
Unavailable|$18,500
Zinc Dome Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A large architectural zinc dome top lantern with replacement bow glass panels having ball finials
Zinc
Sold|$450
Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a small vessel with red and green Fresnel lenses, centre vane, hoisting handle
Steel
Sold|$954
Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with red, clear and blue colored lenses. Mounted to a plaque, late 19th century
Sold|$275
Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel port and starboard bow lantern from a boat. With brass bezels and cap. Electrified
Brass
Sold|$2,279
Bow Lantern by Wilcox Crittendon
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow Lantern by Wilcox Crittendon fine ship's solid brass bow lantern with three Fresnel lenses of
Sold|$1,475
Solid Brass Nautical Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With vented top and carry ring. Fitted with
Brass
Sold|$2,195
Tricolor Meteorite Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Here is a solid copper ships bow lantern with ruby red port, clear masthead, lens with damage and
Copper
Sold|$1,434 / set
Matched Pair of Bow Lanterns by Perkins Marine
Located in Norwell, MA
Matched pair of ship's bow lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation with red and green lenses
Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
Bronze
Ship Port and Starboard Bow Lantern with Wide Shroud and Vane
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship’s port and starboard bow lantern with wide shroud and vane. Rich red and green Fresnel lenses
Brass
Sold|$595
Solid Brass Perko Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished boat lantern with fresnel lens. Highly polished case. Vented top with carry ring "H-6-71
Brass
Sold|$395
Bow Lantern from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat lantern with steel case port and starboard fresnel lenses. Brass cap. Rewired for home use. 9
Steel
Sold|$1,295
Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality ships bow lantern with red and green fresnel glass lenses. Hinged door reads "manufactured
Brass
Sold|$1,295
Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century boat lantern with three thick bullseye lenses of clear, red, and blue glass
Brass
Sold|$3,295
Ships Bow Lantern of Copper and Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
This great nautical lantern is as good as they come. Brass trim includes hasp, handle, bezel, etc
Copper
Sold|$550
Triplex Marine Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow boat lantern by Triplex. With red and green Fresnel glass lenses and a patent date of
Brass
Sold|$1,295
Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship or yacht bow lantern by maker Robert Findlay of New York. With red and blue Fresnel glass
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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