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Large Chinese Lantern

Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900
Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900

Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb large Asian lantern / chandelier / suspension. Structure in solid wood carved with

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880
Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880

Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique Chinese lantern. A hexagonal, Oriental lamp crafted from cedar in the late

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Cedar

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns

$4,500

H 21.5 in W 16 in D 7.5 in

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Lanterns such as these were widely produced during the Shang Dynasty. They were mainly used for

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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Large Vintage Chinese Lantern with Reverse Painted Glass Panels, circa 1940
Large Vintage Chinese Lantern with Reverse Painted Glass Panels, circa 1940

Large Vintage Chinese Lantern with Reverse Painted Glass Panels, circa 1940

Located in Antwerp, BE

This large Chinese lantern retains all the original glass panels that have been reverse painted by

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Early 20th Century Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Chippendale Style Metal Bamboo Lantern
Large Chinese Chippendale Style Metal Bamboo Lantern

Large Chinese Chippendale Style Metal Bamboo Lantern

Located in Washington, DC

Large Chinese Chippendale metal bamboo lantern. Metal with a black finish over a red underglaze

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Chinese Classic Lanterns or Lamps, Electrified
Pair of Large Chinese Classic Lanterns or Lamps, Electrified

Pair of Large Chinese Classic Lanterns or Lamps, Electrified

Located in SOMIS, CA

These lanterns are not your run of the mill China Town ones. These are meticulously hand crafted in

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2010s Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns
Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns

Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns

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H 39 in Dm 16 in

Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

Chinese metal wire and paper large hanging lanterns, circa late 19th century. Priced and sold

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

A Large Chinese Bronze and Gold Inlayed  Lantern
A Large Chinese Bronze and Gold Inlayed  Lantern

A Large Chinese Bronze and Gold Inlayed Lantern

Located in Hudson, NY

this impressive animal cast in the form of a large bull, the lantern set upon its back within a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Lanterns

Large  Rosewood Lantern
Large  Rosewood Lantern

Large Rosewood Lantern

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H 26 in W 26 in

Large Rosewood Lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2074 Hand made rosewood lantern with hand painted glass panels. Brunelli will electrify

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lanterns

A Large Brass and Red enamel Chinese Lantern

A Large Brass and Red enamel Chinese Lantern

Located in NYC, NY

A fine impressive size lantern with Asian accents, perhaps for the Hollywood regency set. Also

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Vintage 1940s English Lanterns

Materials

Enamel

Large Scale Pagoda Lantern
Large Scale Pagoda Lantern

Large Scale Pagoda Lantern

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H 24 in W 23 in D 23 in

Large Scale Pagoda Lantern

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A late 20th century patinated pagoda style lantern of large scale with antique glass panels and

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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Lantern
Large Lantern

Large Lantern

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H 43 in Dm 37 in

Large Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

Large six-sided lantern with frosted glass panels, finely carved details, and twisted dragon motif.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Elm

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Accent Rug in Yellow and Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Accent Rug in Yellow and Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Accent Rug in Yellow and Terracotta

Located in New York, NY

yellow field and large terracotta border. 2 Chinese lanterns hand from the branches as butterflies float

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large White Painted Chinese Lantern with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Large White Painted Chinese Lantern with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Large White Painted Chinese Lantern with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Overwized white painted Chinese lantern with reverse glass painted panels.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Solid Cast Iron Chinese Pagoda Lantern, Made to Hold Candles
Large Solid Cast Iron Chinese Pagoda Lantern, Made to Hold Candles

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

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Vintage 1940s American Lanterns

Large Antique Chinese Lantern
Large Antique Chinese Lantern

Large Antique Chinese Lantern

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H 31.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Large Antique Chinese Lantern

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This exquisitely carved antique Chinese lantern is constructed with a hole in the middle for

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Wood

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Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900

Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...

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1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table

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Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique Zataku low table for 4 people, a set of tabletop & wooden leg frame. Aimed to make as Kotatsu table (heat table with brazier) in winter. Tabletop material is ma...

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Qing Dynasty Coffee Table

Qing Dynasty Coffee Table

$1,906

H 19.3 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in

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Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period walnut wood coffee table from the 19th century Square top with waisted apron atop a black lacquered frame and horse hoof legs. The table has a natural ...

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Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern

$2,950

H 20.5 in Dm 8.75 in

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door. Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful sloped tripod base.

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Chinese Coil Pickling Pot

$380

H 11 in Dm 18.25 in

Chinese Coil Pickling Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used for pickling foods, this mid-20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a dark glaze. Subtle ridges suggest that the bowl was fashioned by coiling flatten...

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Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

By Ron Moore

Located in San Francisco, CA

A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.

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Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture

Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture

$1,090

H 18 in W 38 in D 8 in

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Located in Asheville, NC

This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyp...

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1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers
1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers

1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers

$800Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.46 in W 22.83 in D 12.99 in

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Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

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By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

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Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s

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$9,018

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 36.62 in

Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century

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$396Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in South Burlington, VT

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Bentwood and Upholstered Chaise Lounge by Thonet circa 1900
Bentwood and Upholstered Chaise Lounge by Thonet circa 1900

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Slipper Chair
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Slipper Chair

$3,400

H 32 in W 25.5 in D 24 in

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Located in Houston, TX

A 19th-century Anglo-Indian slipper chair with an original embroidered upholstered seat.

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Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall

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By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Buffalo, NY

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Green Blown Glass Lantern
Green Blown Glass Lantern

Green Blown Glass Lantern

$4,200

H 16 in Dm 8 in

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Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern with silver tone hardware and a single interior light. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 8"

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Large Chinese Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large Chinese lantern you’re looking for. Each large Chinese lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, enamel and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large Chinese lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each large Chinese lantern bearing Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Large Chinese Lantern?

A large Chinese lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,075, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.

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.

Questions About Large Chinese Lantern
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height