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Faux Bois Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots
Faux Bois Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots

Faux Bois Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots

Located in Westwood, NJ

Naturalistic faux bois Grotto form hexagonal five-light hall lantern with gilded bow knots, mid

Category

Vintage 1950s European Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Naturalistic Faux Bois Form Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots
Naturalistic Faux Bois Form Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots

Naturalistic Faux Bois Form Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots

Located in Stamford, CT

Naturalistic form hexagonal lantern with gilded bow knots. Faux Bois tree forms make up the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Copper Bow Lights
Pair of Copper Bow Lights

Pair of Copper Bow Lights

Sold|$3,474 / set

Pair of Copper Bow Lights

Located in Norwell, MA

Authentic pair of copper bow lights with Fresnel lenses, cornerback, rear door, carry handles

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Port and Starboard Bow Light
Port and Starboard Bow Light

Port and Starboard Bow Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Port and starboard bow light from a motor boat. Red and green Fresnel lens, carry handle, painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens

Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens

By Perko Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of exceptionally large ship's lanterns by renowned Perko ship chandlers in Brooklyn, NY, circa

Category

Vintage 1910s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Solid Brass Boat Lantern from Bow
Solid Brass Boat Lantern from Bow

Solid Brass Boat Lantern from Bow

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered nautical boat lantern with red and blue Fresnel lenses. Mounted to a

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Lantern, Heavy
Brass Bow Lantern, Heavy

Brass Bow Lantern, Heavy

Located in Norwell, MA

Heavy brass bow lantern with a clear Fresnel lens. Overall dimensions: 5.5" H x 5.5" W.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Mounted Marine Bow Lantern
Mounted Marine Bow Lantern

Mounted Marine Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass pleasure craft bow lantern with flagpole receptacle for pennant. Electrified

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Brass Bow Lantern from Boat
Brass Bow Lantern from Boat

Brass Bow Lantern from Boat

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished and lacquered solid brass bow lantern with three bull’s-eye lenses. The lenses are for

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Bow Lantern
Solid Brass Boat Bow Lantern

Solid Brass Boat Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered boat lantern with glass port and starboard fresnel glass lenses

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Port and Starboard Bow Lantern
Brass Port and Starboard Bow Lantern

Brass Port and Starboard Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered bow boat lantern. With blue and red Fresnel glass lenses. Vented top

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Lantern by Perko
Brass Boat Lantern by Perko

Brass Boat Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship or boat bow lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. With

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Bow Glass Pendant Lantern
Antique Italian Bow Glass Pendant Lantern

Antique Italian Bow Glass Pendant Lantern

Located in London, GB

A large bow glass lantern. Patinated brass and thick curved glass, Italy, circa 1930s. In

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Tole Lantern
Italian Tole Lantern

Italian Tole Lantern

Located in Westwood, NJ

Unusual polychrome Italian tole peinte hall lantern with bow knots, flowers and door.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Lanterns

Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950
Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950

Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950

By Perko Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of Perko chrome-plated bow running lights for a yacht, circa 1950. Very scarce chromed port

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Brass Bow Boat Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York
Brass Bow Boat Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York

Brass Bow Boat Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York

By Perkins Marine Lamp

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York. This lantern has been meticulously polished and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture
Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture

Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

Beautiful etched bronze hexagon shaped lantern, pendent or chandelier fixture with Greek key cutout

Category

Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixtures Curved Glass Panels Bows
Fine Pair Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixtures Curved Glass Panels Bows

Fine Pair Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixtures Curved Glass Panels Bows

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

of the lanterns are fluted reed trim with cross bows around a curved glass panel accented with bronze

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Bow Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bow lantern for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every bow lantern was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bow lantern — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bow lantern made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made bow lantern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Perko Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bow Lantern?

A bow lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,420, while the lowest priced sells for $139 and the highest can go for as much as $10,875.

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.