Brass Black Leather and Industrial Glass Hanging Pentagon Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass, black leather and industrial glass hanging pentagon lantern. Globe is 15 in. diameter
Brass
Original Art Deco Brass / Glass Lantern Hanging Light, 1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
like a lantern. Beautiful frosted glass with pattern. It would look wonderful in a smaller hallway. It
Brass
$1,200 / set
H 18.5 in W 8 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Wall Hanging Brass Lanterns, Hand-Crafted, Beveled Glass, Asia
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of vintage wall lantern made of solid quality brass, with one 60/watt light each
Brass
$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 51 in Dm 20 in
Pair of Exotic Moorish Hanging Brass & Crystal Lantern & Marble Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Exotic Moorish Hanging Brass & Crystal Lantern & Marble Side Tables Italy, Circa 1960s A
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Brass
$892Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in Dm 12.21 in
Antique Moorish Pierced Brass and Stained Glass Hanging Lamp, Lantern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Moroccan pendant light. Newly rewired, and in very good condition with age appropriate patina. Original chains. Uses one single standard bulb E26/E27. Made of metal with cut...
Brass
19th Century French Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality French bronze hanging lantern, rewired to current UK spec. Circa 1890.
Brass
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.37 in Dm 12 in
20th Century Brass Lantern Hanging Pendant with Handblown Circular Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 20th century brass lantern hanging pendant with handblown circular glass.
Bronze
$780Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 23 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Italian Rococco Style Brass Lantern Hanging Wall Sconce w/ Etched Glass Panels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite Italian Rococo hanging lantern is a true statement piece, crafted from solid brass
Brass
$1,026
H 35.44 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique Style Brass & Glass Crystal Cut Hanging Pendent Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style Brass & Cut Glass Hanging Pendant
Brass
English Georgian Style Bell Jar Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage English Georgian style clear glass hanging pendant lantern suspended by chains from a glass
Brass
Vintage Verdigris Patina Lantern – Art Glass Hanging Chandelier/ pendant
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage-inspired hanging lantern. Featuring a striking
Brass, Steel
Boho Chic Oriental Hanging Red Glass Lantern or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish boho chic hanging pendant or lanterns with 6 red glass panels and brass inlay. The
Brass
Early 20thC Brass Hanging Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Brass Hanging Lamp Lantern with French Libertee Face Masks and Acanthus Leaf Decoration
Crystal, Brass
French Hanging Lantern w/ Mesh Top by Maison Arlus, 1950
By Maison Arlus
Located in North Miami, FL
This petite foyer brass and frosted glass lantern features an original perforated mesh green top
Metal, Brass
Hanging Lantern Hand Carved in Bronze with Four Lights
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Hand carved wall lamp in bronze with two lights.
Brass
$2,603
H 39.38 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lantern by Esperia, Moulded Etched Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Hanging lantern, moulded acid etched glass ball, holded by six polished brass claw feet with a
Brass
$2,603
H 35.04 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lantern by Esperia, Acid Etched Glass Ball - Italy
By Esperia
Located in Girona, Girona
Hanging lantern, moulded acid etched glass ball, holded by six polished brass claw feet with a
Brass
$14,500 / item
H 42 in Dm 20 in
Art Deco Mixed-Metals and Smoked Glass Lantern Style Hanging Light - TWO Avail
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful nickel and brass lantern style hanging light is surrounded by smoked glass panels
Brass, Nickel
Tall Wrought Iron Wall Sconces with Brass Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative black wrought iron back piece with hanging brass Moroccan lanterns. Each lantern holds a
Brass, Wrought Iron
Bronze Haning Lantern with Pinecone details
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
aged brass (pictured), this hanging lantern will elevate the look of any room it is featured in.
Brass
$9,500
H 24 in W 7 in D 11 in
American Carved Wood & Painted Ship Officer on Watch with Ship Lantern, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
plinth with a brass and galvanized ship lantern hanging from wrist. Late 19th Century.
Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Brass & Mottled Frosted Glass Gaetano Sciolari Pendant Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in London, England
1960s Italian Murano glass and brass pendant lantern hanging ceiling light. Designed by Gaetano
Metal, 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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