$6,900
Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A hanging lantern in patinated copper of traditional trapezium street light form, with a pyramidal roof topped by a decorative two-part cupola and corner finials, over four canted gl...
Copper
19th Century Victorian Copper Hanging Lantern with Patina Finish
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade This hanging Lampshade is in the form of a Large Copper street light, the Lantern has a natural oxidised patina, it is glazed at the sides a...
Copper
Vintage Copper Hanging Lantern with Handcrafted Art Glass, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage copper hanging lantern is a true showstopper, exuding timeless elegance and charm.
Copper
Vintage Solid Copper Hanging Lantern – Patina /colonial/rustic/industrial
Located in Delray Beach, FL
hanging lantern is crafted from high-quality solid copper, offering a warm, inviting glow that instantly adds character to any indoor or outdoor setting.
Copper
Handcrafted Solid Copper Hanging Lantern with Unique Golfer Silhouette 20”x8”x8”
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This is a beautifully handcrafted, square-shaped hanging lantern constructed entirely of solid copper.
Copper
Pair of French Copper Hanging Lanterns with Leaf Motifs and Canopy, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of French copper lanterns dates to circa 1900 and reflects the refined craftsmanship typical of turn-of-the-century architectural lighting. Each lantern features a ...
Copper
Copper Lantern, England 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1950 Patinated copper hanging lantern with a cylindrical form, fitted with textured amber glass panels and suspended from its original chain. 12”dia x 24”h Ref.
Copper
Copper Lantern, England 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1950 Patinated copper hanging lantern with a cylindrical form, fitted with textured amber glass panels and suspended from its original chain. 12”dia x 29”h Ref.
Copper
Rare Arts & Crafts Copper Hanging Lantern with Hand-Cut Animal Motifs, ca 1905
Located in Lisse, NL
Entirely handcrafted in copper, this remarkable lantern immediately captures the imagination.
Brass, Wire, Copper
$4,018 / item
Large Early 20th Century French Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large early 20th Century French two tier verdigris copper hanging lantern with chain. This is a fabulous fully glazed verdigris copper lantern, featuring original dated and stamped ...
Copper
Vintage Solid Copper And Brass Hanging Lantern / 12”x 12”x 23” High
Located in Delray Beach, FL
These exquisite single vintage copper hanging lantern will add a touch of classic elegance to any space.
Brass, Copper
Antique/Vintage Copper French Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Louis XV, Rococo style 3 light hanging lantern is typical of the period adorned with acanthus leaves and spiral decorations makes this lantern especially charming for any decor.
Copper
Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English copper wall hanging lantern dating to the late 19th century, suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Metal, Copper
Classic Solid Copper & Brass Hanging Pendant / Lantern Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Functionality: Fully functional and ready for installation by a qualified electrician. Lantern: Vintage Lantern, Antique Lantern, Copper Lantern, Brass Lantern, Hanging Lantern, Pen...
Brass, Copper
Classic Solid Copper & Brass Hanging Pendant / Lantern Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Functionality: Fully functional and ready for installation by a qualified electrician. Lantern: Vintage Lantern, Antique Lantern, Copper Lantern, Brass Lantern, Hanging Lantern, Pen...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Architectural Copper Lantern / Sconces Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your entryway, patio, or interior space with this exquisite, one-of-a-kind pair of large antique copper and brass lanterns. These lanterns are a rare find that perfectly ma...
Brass, Copper
English Circa 1900 Verdigris Copper Three-Light Hanging Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English lantern, dating to circa 1900, is crafted in copper and presents a naturally developed verdigris patina that softens its architectural lines with a subtle range of green...
Copper
Large Art and Craft Fours-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality handmade of solid copper art and craft hanging lantern with four 60 watt lights, four side art glass.
Copper
Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Wall Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Artistically made vintage hand crafted solid brass and copper lantern with one 60/watt light , seeded acrylic glass like at all side , with beautiful patina. Great decorative pair o...
Brass, Copper
Handcrafted Solid Copper Wall Hanging Lantern With Unique Sports Silhouette
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with a touch of rustic elegance and sporting charm with this exquisite, wall hanging lantern. Crafted from solid copper, this piece is not just a light fixtur...
Copper
English Circa 1900 Verdigris Copper Four-Light Hanging Lantern with Tapered Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English hanging lantern, dating to circa 1900, is crafted in copper and presents a naturally developed verdigris patina that lends the surface a soft, variegated green tone.
Copper
IMPORTANT DECORATIVE 1960's ITALIAN COPPER FLORAL HANGING LANTERN MUST SEE PICS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, super rare and highly collectable Vintage Italian made floral leaf hanging lantern...
Copper
Copper Lantern, France circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1900 Hanging large copper lantern with pagoda-style roof and pierced foliate panels. 25”w x 25”d x 27”h Ref.
Copper
Pair of American Dome Copper and Brass Decorative Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American dome finial copper and brass decorative hanging paneled glass hall lanterns.
Brass, Copper
English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style square copper green patinated hanging lantern with leaded glass side panels. (19/20th Century).
Copper, Lead, Tôle
$1,270Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist Longobard Hanging Lantern Hammered Glass, Italy 1960s
By Longobard
Located in Hannover, DE
This brutalist pendant lamp made of hammered glass is something truly special. The glass was lovingly crafted by hand, and its beauty is reminiscent of a raw gemstone — it's a true w...
Copper, Metal
Chic Patinated American Arts and Crafts Solid Copper Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic solid (painted) copper American Arts & Crafts hanging lantern. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Copper
Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Gas Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English copper wall hanging gas lamp dating back to the 19th century. This Georgian style glazed lamp with a beautiful verdigris aged patina would suit an indoor or outdoo...
Copper
Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a very stylish large English verdigris copper hanging Lantern, now converted to electricity, suitable for interior or exterior use.
Copper
Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a large and very stylish mid-19th century English verdigris copper hanging lantern, now getting increasingly hard to source, converted to electricity and PAT tested, suitable...
Copper
Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely example of a large mid 19th Century English verdigris copper hanging Lantern, now converted to electricity and PAT tested, suitable for interior or exterior use.
Copper
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H 38 in W 17 in D 17 in
Large English 19th Century Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a large and very attractive English mid-19th century verdigris copper hanging gas lantern, now converted to electricity and ready to use, suitable for interior or exterior us...
Copper
Large Octagonal Lantern
Located in Stamford, GB
A large and impressive copper hanging lantern of architectural design and octagonal form, England, Early 20th century.
Copper
Early 20th Century Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Stamford, GB
A cylindrical copper hanging lantern with original brass chain and ceiling canopy, England, circa 1930.
Brass, Copper
Hanging Japanese Copper Lantern
Located in Seattle, WA
A massive Japanese hanging copper lantern with partial gilt leaf. The hexagonal lantern with overall openwork pattern of the seven autumn grasses and flowers (aki nanakusa).
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Hanging Lantern
Located in Stamford, GB
A rare, early 20th century Arts & Crafts copper lantern with unusual two-tier design, England, circa 1900.
Copper
Pair of French Copper, Brass & Steel Hanging Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1860. Each with a hexagonal-shaped glass paned body, surmounted by a stylized crown decorated upper section; the lower section with six shaped scrolls supporting a single knob ...
Large Antique English Copper Octagonal Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
English large antique copper lantern with a sphere corona above a three-tier graduated row of pierced designs, above a glazed taper glass cage containing a five arm candle ring, endi...
Unavailable
H 35 in W 25 in D 25 in
Arts & Crafts Painted and Stained Glass Panel, Oriental Style Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts oriental style hanging lantern. Scenic landscape painted and stained glass panels (six) (similar to handle lamp shades) as features for this large, impressive lantern.
Copper
Vertigris copper hanging lanterns
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large scale copper hanging lanterns with glass domes, nice vertigris on copper.
Copper
Arts & Crafts Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Arts & Crafts copper hanging lantern with canopy and glazed sides.
Copper
Arts & Crafts Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
A late 19th Century Arts & Crafts copper hanging lantern with canopy and glazed sides.
Copper
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade This is a Lampshade in the form of a Large Copper street light, the Lantern it has a natural oxidised patina, it has glazed sides and at the b...
Copper
Large 19th Century Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Copper Hanging Lantern This is a very attractive Copper Lantern it has a natural verdigris patina, the Lamp has 4 glazed sides with a glazed roof and floor, the l...
Copper
Art & Crafts Iron and Copper Hanging Lantern or Pendant
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a distinctive hexagonal Arts & Crafts iron and copper hanging lantern with etched glass panels, circa 1900.
Copper, Iron
Pair of French Copper Hanging Lanterns. Circa 1820-30
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Copper hanging lanterns with decorative finial tops, four light clusters, hinged glass doors, and ending on squared bases.
A Pair of Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshades
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshades These Lampshades are in the form of a Large Copper street light, the Lanterns have a natural oxidised patina, they are glazed at t...
Copper
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H 18.12 in Dm 14.57 in
Old Japanese Copper Hanging Lantern / Showa Period / Gorgeous Temple Lighting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A copper hanging lantern made in the Showa period in Japan.
Copper
Polished Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century copper hall lantern, now electrified, with polished surface, shaped three-part finial with hanging loop above tapered sides with glass, with copper leaf detail t...
Copper
Pair of Copper Hanging Lanterns
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful pair of six sided copper lanterns
Copper
Beautiful Large Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative Hand forged copper lantern,weathered look ,great for the inside or
Outside .u.l approved .copper harp with 4 60/watt lights.
Copper
Large Copper Hanging Lantern, English
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large Georgian style English hanging hall lantern in copper with glass panes, a chimney top and a four-light cluster with candelabra bulbs.
Copper
Extra Large Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant large hanging lantern made of handcrafted solid copper, great green - turquoise patina.
Copper
19th c. Patinated Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century copper hall lantern with natural verdigris surface, having teardrop top finial with integral hanging loop above bowl and funnel shaped vents over four sided tape...
Copper
Large Italian Patinated Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An eight sided hanging lantern with decorative foliate embellishments. The center fixture has four electrified arms.
Arts and Crafts Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
With domed flush fitting cap with three suspended lamps each with amber rippled glass. Rewired.
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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