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Pair of Wall Hanging Lanterns
Pair of Wall Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Wall Hanging Lanterns

Located in Delray Beach, FL

convertible if you like to a candle lantern.

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor
Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor

Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor

Located in New York, NY

A substantial vintage outdoor garden (or indoors) Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Oversized Hexagonal Copper Lantern
19th Century English Oversized Hexagonal Copper Lantern

19th Century English Oversized Hexagonal Copper Lantern

Located in Staffordshire, GB

19th century English oversized hexagonal copper lantern circa 1860. Oversized 6 candle lantern

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Vintage Japanese Owl Lantern
Vintage Japanese Owl Lantern

Vintage Japanese Owl Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a votive candle within

Category

20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 candle-lights in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Set of 3 candle-lights in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s

Set of 3 candle-lights in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s

By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Jakobsson's Candle Lanterns with their dark yellow/ochre mouth-blown glass shades. The brass base hides a

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century English stained glass Lantern
A 19th Century English stained glass Lantern

A 19th Century English stained glass Lantern

Located in Delft, NL

originally a candle lantern, but has been converted into an electric lantern. The Crystal clear glass is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Petite Desk Lantern and Candle Holder

Petite Desk Lantern and Candle Holder

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Small bronze and crystal hanging lantern for two candles. One candle was placed inside the lantern

Category

Antique 1820s French Lanterns

Elegant Pair of Hanging Candle Garden Lanterns
Elegant Pair of Hanging Candle Garden Lanterns

Elegant Pair of Hanging Candle Garden Lanterns

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of lanterns made of copper and brass trimming for candle. Could be use in dry or

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Japanese Rare  Garden Squirrel Lantern
Japanese Rare  Garden Squirrel Lantern

Japanese Rare Garden Squirrel Lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-795 Rare hand cast iron garden squirrel garden candle lantern.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Brass Lantern Floor Lamp, England 19th Century
Brass Lantern Floor Lamp, England 19th Century

Brass Lantern Floor Lamp, England 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusual brass lantern floor lamp, originally a candle lantern now converted to electric, holds a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Iron Lantern
French Iron Lantern

French Iron Lantern

Located in Stamford, CT

Wrought iron four-candle Verde Gris lantern with gilt metal draping and gilt metal ball trim and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Lanterns

Handcrafted Moroccan Glass Lantern
Handcrafted Moroccan Glass Lantern

Handcrafted Moroccan Glass Lantern

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan metal and clear glass lanterns. Hurricane candle lamp in hexagonal shape with vintage rust

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Lantern Chandelier with Stained Glass
Lantern Chandelier with Stained Glass

Lantern Chandelier with Stained Glass

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian wrought iron and stained glass one light hanging lantern. Originally candle powered

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Chinese Table Lantern
19th Century Chinese Table Lantern

19th Century Chinese Table Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

three candles inside. The lantern would have originally had silk sides, but has been updated with

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Elm

Trio of Brass Georgian Style Lanterns
Trio of Brass Georgian Style Lanterns

Trio of Brass Georgian Style Lanterns

Located in Chicago, IL

. Each lantern has three candle lights. Various chain lengths of 20", 25" and 70". The light with the 25

Category

20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Pair of Petite Brass Lanterns
French Pair of Petite Brass Lanterns

French Pair of Petite Brass Lanterns

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

lantern has three candle cups. Recently wired for US electrical using UL listed parts, ready to be hung in

Category

20th Century French Other Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Style Brass & Glass Hanging Lanterns
Pair of English Style Brass & Glass Hanging Lanterns

Pair of English Style Brass & Glass Hanging Lanterns

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. 20trh Century Pair of English style brass & glass hanging lanterns, each lantern has 6 candle

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Dutch Brass Wall Mounted Lantern
Large 19th Century Dutch Brass Wall Mounted Lantern

Large 19th Century Dutch Brass Wall Mounted Lantern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Wall mounted brass lantern, The Netherlands circa 1880. An end of 19th century Dutch lantern for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Multi-Colored Glass Lantern, a Pair
Vintage Moroccan Multi-Colored Glass Lantern, a Pair

Vintage Moroccan Multi-Colored Glass Lantern, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

An elegant pair of handmade gold brass table or hanging lanterns, candle or tea light holder

Category

Vintage 1980s Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Lanterns in Brass with Multicolored Glass, a Pair
Moroccan Lanterns in Brass with Multicolored Glass, a Pair

Moroccan Lanterns in Brass with Multicolored Glass, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

brass table or hanging lanterns, candle or tea light holder. Beautifully carved in a Moorish style and

Category

Vintage 1980s Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair Brass and Colored Glass Hanging Garden Lighting Lanterns
Pair Brass and Colored Glass Hanging Garden Lighting Lanterns

Pair Brass and Colored Glass Hanging Garden Lighting Lanterns

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Pair Brass and colored glass hanging garden lighting lanterns with removable candle holder Fixture

Category

Vintage 1960s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Painted and Carved Wood Hanging Glass Lantern, Circa 1880
French Painted and Carved Wood Hanging Glass Lantern, Circa 1880

French Painted and Carved Wood Hanging Glass Lantern, Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

-light cluster and terminating with four circular feet. Late 19th Century. Lantern was originally candle

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Tin Pagoda and Filigree Hanging Glass Lantern, Circa 1870
English Tin Pagoda and Filigree Hanging Glass Lantern, Circa 1870

English Tin Pagoda and Filigree Hanging Glass Lantern, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English tin rectangular pagoda hanging lantern with a centered handle, filigree molded Pagoda top

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Tin

Pair Of Fine Quality Dennis & Leen Hammered Iron Paul Revere 3 Light Lanterns
Pair Of Fine Quality Dennis & Leen Hammered Iron Paul Revere 3 Light Lanterns

Pair Of Fine Quality Dennis & Leen Hammered Iron Paul Revere 3 Light Lanterns

By Dennis & Leen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

candles. The lanterns comprised of four scrolling rods conjoined with a serpentine frame holding four

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Brass Lantern or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair
Brass Lantern or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair

Brass Lantern or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

Brass lanterns or candleholder for indoor and outdoor, a pair This classy pair of handmade

Category

1990s Unknown Bohemian Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Lanterns or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair
Brass Lanterns or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair

Brass Lanterns or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

Brass lanterns or candleholder for indoor and outdoor, a pair This classy pair of handmade

Category

1990s Unknown Bohemian Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Lantern or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair
Brass Lantern or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair

Brass Lantern or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

Brass lanterns or candleholder for indoor and outdoor, a pair This classy pair of handmade

Category

1990s Unknown Bohemian Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Lantern or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair
Brass Lantern or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair

Brass Lantern or Candleholder for Garden or Indoor, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

Brass lanterns or candleholder for indoor and outdoor, a pair This classy pair of handmade

Category

1990s Unknown Bohemian Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Hand Painted Amber Color Glass Lantern / Pendant
Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Hand Painted Amber Color Glass Lantern / Pendant

Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Hand Painted Amber Color Glass Lantern / Pendant

Located in Lisse, NL

replaced. This actually was a candle lantern. By simultaneously pulling the brass finial down and pushing

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stone Lanterns
Stone Lanterns

Stone Lanterns

Sold|$1,100

Stone Lanterns

Located in Yonkers, NY

Thai stone lanterns or courtyard candle holders, 20th century. Originally used as an entrance to a

Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Japanese Old Happy "Jack-O-Lantern" Iron Lantern
Japanese Old Happy "Jack-O-Lantern" Iron Lantern

Japanese Old Happy "Jack-O-Lantern" Iron Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

quality iron Halloween Jack-O-Lantern with its two charming faces still retains its original orange, green

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Vintage Ghostly Jack-O-Lantern Lighting Lantern
Japanese Old Vintage Ghostly Jack-O-Lantern Lighting Lantern

Japanese Old Vintage Ghostly Jack-O-Lantern Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

pumpkins were more available and made better jack-o'-lanterns than turnips! Eventually candles replaced

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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

(2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi-faced designs and

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Vintage Ghostly Skulls Jack-o-lantern Lighting Lantern
Japanese Old Vintage Ghostly Skulls Jack-o-lantern Lighting Lantern

Japanese Old Vintage Ghostly Skulls Jack-o-lantern Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

more available and made better jack-o'-lanterns than turnips! Eventually candles replaced burning coals

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Hand Cast "Bulging Eyes" Owl Lantern, Rare Find
Japanese Old Hand Cast "Bulging Eyes" Owl Lantern, Rare Find

Japanese Old Hand Cast "Bulging Eyes" Owl Lantern, Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

LED or candles. NEW made Japanese owl lanterns command as much as $1400 today (photo) View the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare 1930s Art Deco Six Gables Garden Lighting Lantern
Japanese Rare 1930s Art Deco Six Gables Garden Lighting Lantern

Japanese Rare 1930s Art Deco Six Gables Garden Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

or candle lighting device. This lantern is one of the most intriguing and period designed Japanese

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Bronze and Onyx Candle Lantern by Aldus
Bronze and Onyx Candle Lantern by Aldus

Bronze and Onyx Candle Lantern by Aldus

By Aldus

Located in New York, NY

Gilt bronze and onyx candle lantern Edition of 100 The bronze base of each lantern in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Bronze and Onyx Candle Lantern by Aldus
Bronze and Onyx Candle Lantern by Aldus

Bronze and Onyx Candle Lantern by Aldus

By Aldus

Located in New York, NY

Gilt bronze and onyx candle lantern Edition of 100 The bronze base of each lantern in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Tole Candle Lantern
Tole Candle Lantern

Tole Candle Lantern

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A hexagonal tin candle lantern in as found condition with an oxidized surface. While in its

Category

Vintage 1930s Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Candle Lantern
Vintage Metal Candle Lantern

Vintage Metal Candle Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage metal candle lantern with candle holder. Hinged glass door onone side, and candleholder is

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Tall 19th Century Anglo-Indian Candle Lantern
Tall 19th Century Anglo-Indian Candle Lantern

Tall 19th Century Anglo-Indian Candle Lantern

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tall table-top candle lantern with cut and punched decoration, glass panels on all sides and bottom

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Lanterns

Materials

Tin

Collection of Four Candle Lanterns
Collection of Four Candle Lanterns

Collection of Four Candle Lanterns

Located in Culver City, CA

collection of four 19th century candle lanterns on new painted stands. price is for the set of four

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Tôle

Rare New England Candle Lantern, c. 1840
Rare New England Candle Lantern, c. 1840

Rare New England Candle Lantern, c. 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Delicate blown glass and tin candle lantern, transportable, could sit or be hung in a room; New

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Tin

Pair of Parcel Gilt and Painted Candle Lanterns
Pair of Parcel Gilt and Painted Candle Lanterns

Pair of Parcel Gilt and Painted Candle Lanterns

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of Parcel Gilt and Painted Candle Lanterns that can be table top or wall mounted and wired.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Glass, Mirror

Wrought Iron Candle Lantern
Wrought Iron Candle Lantern

Wrought Iron Candle Lantern

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

black and gilt hand-wrought iron lantern with single candle

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

18th Century American Tole Candle Lantern
18th Century American Tole Candle Lantern

18th Century American Tole Candle Lantern

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An 18th century American handcrafted tole lantern with three candle holders and glass plates for

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Tall White Pierced Ceramic Candle Lantern
Tall White Pierced Ceramic Candle Lantern

Tall White Pierced Ceramic Candle Lantern

By Lynne Meade Ceramics

Located in Oakland, CA

Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, this unique candleholder is made in two pieces. A pierced outer shell holds a removable pierced insert. Both pieces wheel thrown and hand pierc...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

White Ceramic Candle Lantern, In Stock
White Ceramic Candle Lantern, In Stock

White Ceramic Candle Lantern, In Stock

By Lynne Meade Ceramics

Located in Oakland, CA

Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, this unique candleholder is made in two pieces. A pierced outer shell holds a removable pierced insert. Both pieces wheel thrown and hand pierc...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large 19th Century American 3 Candle Lantern
Large 19th Century American 3 Candle Lantern

Large 19th Century American 3 Candle Lantern

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare large tin hall lantern from New England with three candle holders and tiny star-shaped holes

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Early 19th Century Sheet Iron Candle Lantern
Early 19th Century Sheet Iron Candle Lantern

Early 19th Century Sheet Iron Candle Lantern

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

A sheet iron pierced wall-driven lantern. Of cylindrical form and fitted with a hinged door secured

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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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.

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