$1,000Sale Price / set|64% Off
H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in
Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
hand cast lanterns with attractive longevity and mystical "human effigy" designs on both the front and
Iron
$11,770
H 63.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Japanese lantern in cast iron decorated with colourfull enameled champleve.
Located in PARIS, FR
Tall hexagonal lantern in bronze with a blue, red and green enamel openwork with stylized lotus
Bronze, Enamel
$476Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Extraordinary Hand Painted Santa Claus Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
beard. A rare whimsical hand cast iron sculpture remarkably still exhibiting its original hand painted
Iron
Late 20th Century chinoiserie Cast Iron Pagoda Lanterns Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Pair of Late 20th Century cast iron pagoda lanterns with a stunning verdigris patina. These
Iron
Sold
H 41.74 in Dm 8.47 in
Pair of 20th Century James Mont Style Cast Iron Archaic Chinese Lamps Lanterns
By James Mont
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Superb pair of 20th century James Mont style cast iron Archaic Chinese lamps. Repurposed at
Brass, Iron
Chinese Export Matching Pair Old Flower Lily Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
inch tall Chinese export hand cast lanterns with an attractive international European French fleur di
Iron
Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Panda and Bamboo" lighting lanterns. A rare themed pair of heavy quality, hand cast iron lanterns
Iron
Pair of Vintage 1960s Chinese Pagoda Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Chinese pagoda lanterns or chandeliers. Made of cast iron with patinated antique
Iron
Extraordinary American Adlake Railroad Signal Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare nostalgic Chicago railroad lantern opportunity. An original fine quality signed Railroad
Iron
Large Solid Cast Iron Chinese Pagoda Lantern, Made to Hold Candles
Located in Hollywood, CA
A beautifully aged solid cast iron Chinese Pagoda style lantern. The top is removable and reveals
$229,532Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Vintage Asian Concrete Pagoda Garden Ornament
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage concrete garden ornament. A chic Asian pagoda in a clean and sleek design. Splits into 4 separate pieces for easy movement. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Concrete
$425Sale Price|50% Off
H 12 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-992 Rare tall Japanese owl garden candle lantern supplied with antique chain for hanging.
Iron
$156Sale Price / set|47% Off
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures. Marked Japan on bottoms. From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attra...
Iron
$8,800
H 20 in W 13 in D 13 in
Large Chinoiserie Pagoda Mid Century Brass Lantern Light Fixture c. 1950
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This large and majestic mid century pagoda lantern is of the sort aficionados and collectors of Chinoiserie mid century pieces scoop right up. The Asian lantern checks all the boxes....
Metal, Brass
$63Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
Japanese Three Authentic Bamboo Water Ladles "Hishaku" Fine Handcrafted Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is one set of three (3) authentic Japanese made bamboo water ladles -hishaku- handcrafted new quality and often seen in use at Buddhist, Shinto shrines, and private gardens. ...
Wood
1940s Japanese Iron Pagoda Candle Lantern, Hand-Crafted Japonisme
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern. Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top. Can rest on table or hanged by loop Measures: Height to top of loop 13" top...
Iron
$1,920Sale Price|31% Off
H 16 in Dm 19 in
Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Stone Drum Stool Display Pedestal, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved "drum" pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outdoor...
Stone, Limestone
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details from the early Taisho period- one of the finest we have handled in over ten years. ...
Bronze
Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
An ideal garden ornament, sturdy weather proof planter display base or a rock solid all weather stone base for a special sculpture. From China, comes this large 20.5 inch rectangula...
Limestone
$76,000Sale Price|39% Off
H 180 in W 35 in D 35 in
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representatio...
Granite
Japan Antique "Peach” Temple Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Historic Stone Peach Lantern Hand carved from early 20th century Please view our video. Japan, an early tall hand carved Peach motif lantern “Momo” stone, 55 inches high and 23 in...
Stone
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway ...
Stone
Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lantern - the complete ensemble could ...
Iron
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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