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Ornate Lantern with Parrot Decorated Glass with Chain
Ornate Lantern with Parrot Decorated Glass with Chain

Ornate Lantern with Parrot Decorated Glass with Chain

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Rare ornate garden candle lantern with parrot decorated glass panels with 2 feet antique chain.

Category

Vintage 1950s Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Solid Brass Pillar Top Lanterns
Solid Brass Pillar Top Lanterns

Solid Brass Pillar Top Lanterns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each lantern features candle‑style bulb sockets that create a warm, classic ambiance reminiscent of old‑world carriage lamps.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Country Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern. Offered is a superb large scale antique French Louis XVI style bronze lantern with curved glass panels and three interior lights (candelabra so...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mercury Glass Star Candle Holder, 1950s
Vintage Mercury Glass Star Candle Holder, 1950s

Vintage Mercury Glass Star Candle Holder, 1950s

Located in PARIS, FR

This charming vintage star-shaped candle holder is crafted from silvered mercury glass, giving it a beautiful, antique patina. It features a delicate hammered silver collar and decor...

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Glass

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

Pair of 19th Century French Hexagonal Metal Lanterns

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 19th Century French characterful hexagonal tole lanterns for candles. With glazing bars painted black, from a chateau north of Bordeaux. 

Category

Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

20th Century Iron Rabbit / Lantern Door Stop
20th Century Iron Rabbit / Lantern Door Stop

20th Century Iron Rabbit / Lantern Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th century Cast iron rabbit doorstop with a candle space to create a lantern. This heavy rabbit could even sit on the front porch or patio.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Lanterns

Materials

Iron

PENROSE ON 120V - LED WITH CANDLE EFFECT dark bronze
PENROSE ON 120V - LED WITH CANDLE EFFECT dark bronze

PENROSE ON 120V - LED WITH CANDLE EFFECT dark bronze

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Candle light in dark bronze with outside fitted clear safety glass, superstructure with handle (eyelet). Supplied with an imitation oyster-white candleover with LED or candle effect ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cranberry Lustre, English, Crystal, Decorative, Candle Lamp, Victorian
Antique Cranberry Lustre, English, Crystal, Decorative, Candle Lamp, Victorian

Antique Cranberry Lustre, English, Crystal, Decorative, Candle Lamp, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cranberry lustre. An English, glass and crystal decorative candle lamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Gorgeous colour depth and striking crysta...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders

Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders

Located in London, GB

Pair of silver-inlaid brass Art Deco serpent candle holders Continental, c.1920 Height 32/34cm, width 9cm, depth 30cm Dating to the time of the Art Deco period in the first quar...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Brass

Monumental Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Foliate Scrollwork and Glass Panels
Monumental Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Foliate Scrollwork and Glass Panels

Monumental Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Foliate Scrollwork and Glass Panels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iron retains a warm, aged patina with subtle variations in tone, enhancing its old-world character and lending authenticity to the piece. The interior fitted candle arms evoke tr...

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century
Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century

Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Originally candle-lit, the lanterns have been later electrified and are currently wired for the USA.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Copper

Napoleon Buonapartes Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock
Napoleon Buonapartes Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock

Napoleon Buonapartes Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock

By George Bullock

Located in Benington, Herts

There are panels of finely fretted metalwork to the top and lower aprons and a hanging finial of naturalistic form. The lantern has been electrified with a series of candle bulbs att...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass and black metal
Pair of French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass and black metal

Pair of French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass and black metal

Located in Valladolid, ES

Pair of beautiful French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass, and black metal Exceptional pair of cylindrical candle holders or candlesticks with a glass shade, black m...

Category

1990s Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Large Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern, 1870s
Large Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern, 1870s

Large Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern, 1870s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Originally for candles, this hall lantern has been wired for electricity around the 1920s.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers
A Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers

A Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

Four gilt bronze scrolling arms project from the sides of each lantern, issuing candle-form electric lights. The arms are modeled as stylized winged creatures, their bodies curving o...

Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style

Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style

Located in Antwerp, BE

Originally designed for candle or oil lighting, the lantern was later converted to electricity.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Antique Golden Candle Holder CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Art Deco Chandelier
Antique Golden Candle Holder CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Art Deco Chandelier

Antique Golden Candle Holder CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Wembley, GB

There is space for six candles in yellow metal with small and large prisms. Length: 25cm Width: 26cm Height (luminaire): 120cm, including Chain. Condition Excellent Condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Swedish 1970s Glass Candle Holder in Clear & Burgundy by Göran Wärff for Kosta
Swedish 1970s Glass Candle Holder in Clear & Burgundy by Göran Wärff for Kosta

Swedish 1970s Glass Candle Holder in Clear & Burgundy by Göran Wärff for Kosta

Located in Örebro, SE

A Swedish Modern lantern in clear and burgundy colored glass, with the upper and lower thirds executed in transparent glass and the central section in the burgundy tone. The contras...

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Metal Butterlfy With Fretwork Wings Green Glass Eyes and Lit inside with Candle
Metal Butterlfy With Fretwork Wings Green Glass Eyes and Lit inside with Candle

Metal Butterlfy With Fretwork Wings Green Glass Eyes and Lit inside with Candle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming fretwork metal butterfly lantern, thoughtfully designed with luminous green glass eyes and translucent green panels that softly glow when illuminated by candlelight. The p...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830

French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Early 19th Century. Lantern was originally candle powered and has been electrified with a three light cluster.

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern
Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern

Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern

Located in New York, NY

At the top corners of the frame are four acorn-form finials, supporting curved and turned ormolu supports that connect to a central suspension loop. Inside, the lantern contains eig...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900
Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900

Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900

Located in Lisse, NL

Elegant curved arms and acanthus leaf finials/chain crown the top, enhancing its neoclassical elegance. Inside, the lantern holds three candle-style E12 sockets, newly rewired and f...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Wire, Bronze

Hans Agne Jakobsson Hurricane Brass Candle Holder L102/32 Markaryd Sweden 1960s
Hans Agne Jakobsson Hurricane Brass Candle Holder L102/32 Markaryd Sweden 1960s

Hans Agne Jakobsson Hurricane Brass Candle Holder L102/32 Markaryd Sweden 1960s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Hans Agne Jakobsson hurricane candle holder model no. L102/32. The hurricane is made of solid brass with a mouth blown smoke colored glass globe. Made by Hans Agne Jakobsson A/B in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Stoneware Ceramic Lantern Lamp by Barbara Delfosse Realised in La Borne, 1975
Stoneware Ceramic Lantern Lamp by Barbara Delfosse Realised in La Borne, 1975

Stoneware Ceramic Lantern Lamp by Barbara Delfosse Realised in La Borne, 1975

By Barbara Delfosse

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Barbara Delfosse Elegant stoneware ceramic lantern for candle with grey ceramic glaze color.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Pottery

Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade
Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade

Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade

By Officina Ciani

Located in London, GB

The iron sheet is joined invisibly to make the drum shape and finished in 24Ct Gold Leaf over a dark red base complementing the claret colour silk organza internal shade The lantern...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840

Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Lanterns are candle powered but can be converted to electricity or gas at additional cost, Mid-19th century.

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Brass, Iron, Nickel

Model L102/32 Candle Light by H.a. Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Model L102/32 Candle Light by H.a. Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s

Model L102/32 Candle Light by H.a. Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s

By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This beautiful and decorative candleholder, model L102/32, was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. It has a mouth-blown glass shade and a brass base. All in a good conditio...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Model L102/32 Candle Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Model L102/32 Candle Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s

Model L102/32 Candle Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This beautiful and decorative candleholder, model L102/32, was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. It has a mouth-blown glass shade and a brass base. All in a good conditio...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Candle Holders by Torben Ørskov of Copenhagen
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Candle Holders by Torben Ørskov of Copenhagen

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Candle Holders by Torben Ørskov of Copenhagen

By Max Brüel , Torben Orskov

Located in Søborg, DK

A set of 4 Mid-Century Modern brass candle holders designed by world famous architect Max Bruel for Torben Ørskov of Copenhagen. Measures: Four heights 9, 13 and 27cm and 27cm. Sta...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern
Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern

Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

This unique light fixture started its life as a candle lantern and we believe this may have been a sanctuary lamp at the entrance of a church or monastery.

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern with Four Candle Interior Must See
Antique Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern with Four Candle Interior Must See

Antique Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern with Four Candle Interior Must See

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian circa 1880 bronze hanging lantern with four candle base A good looking well made and desirable pendant lantern in lov...

Category

Antique 1880s High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Today you might use LED lights, oil or tea candles. History of the lantern form: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France
Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France

Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France

Located in Coimbra, PT

The four glass panels are delicately hand-cut with floral motifs, adding a unique artisanal touch and softly diffusing the light. Inside, the lantern houses three candle-style lights...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Candle Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of candle lanterns available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique candle lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 70 antique and vintage candle lanterns at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Candle lanterns have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of candle lanterns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian candle lanterns are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large candle lanterns, so small candle lanterns measuring 3 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made candle lanterns over the years, but those made by Aldus, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Lynne Meade Ceramics are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Candle Lanterns?

Prices for candle lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, candle lanterns begin at $50 and can go as high as $11,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,059.

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.