Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
lanterns. These large antique Japanese gilt copper lanterns are hexagonal, suspended by a circular hanging
20th Century Japonisme Lanterns
Copper
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
lanterns. These large antique Japanese gilt copper lanterns are hexagonal, suspended by a circular hanging
Copper
Japanese Bronze Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese bronze lantern from the early 20th century, height dimension with chain 90 cm for a
Copper
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in Dm 14 in
Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
copper shrine Lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial and handsome arabesque scrolling side panel
Bronze, Copper
$3,500
H 16.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Japanese Fine Antique Lotus Leaf Bronze Lantern Extraordinary 19thc. Shogun Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Hand Crafted Bronze Hanging Lantern with unique acorn finial , painted lotus , chrysanthemums
Bronze, Copper
Solid Copper Masthead Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper ship's masthead lantern. Japanese manufacture brass maker's badge, fresnel lens
Copper
$376Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style
Copper
$75,300
H 60 in W 15 in D 15 in
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Edo Period, 19th
Copper, Enamel
Hanging Japanese Copper Lantern
Located in Seattle, WA
A massive Japanese hanging copper lantern with partial gilt leaf. The hexagonal lantern with
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Japanese Peddlers Cage as Chandeliers
Located in Richmond, CA
and copper hardware, top is black lacquer. Newly wired with brass hardware. Will sell individually if
Brass, Copper
Sold
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. Lanterns are lighting fixtures
Copper
Japanese Antique Bronze Star Fish Lantern, Hand Made Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a
Bronze, Copper
Pair of Ships Copper Cargo Light Fixtures
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ships ceiling lights from a cargo ship. Ex Shipbreakers Yard. Polished, not wired
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 18 in W 10 in D 9 in
Three-Piece Set of Nautical Port, Starboard and Console Copper and Brass Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
and made of copper and brass. These are Japanese from the Nippon Sento Company, Ltd and are dated 1981
Copper, Brass
Japanese Gilt Bronze "Cranes" Tea Light Lanterns Pair
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old gilt "Cranes" tea light lanterns in a convenient portable
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Tea Garden Gilt Gold "Lotus Flower" Lanterns Pair, Handsome
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old gilt "Lotus Flower" tea garden lanterns in a convenient
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Tea Garden Gilt Gold "Lotus Flower" Lanterns Pair, Handsome
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old Gilt "Lotus Flower" tea garden lanterns in a convenient
Bronze, Copper
Sold
H 15 in Dm 11 in L 15 in
Japanese Antique Pair Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures Immediate Use
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find Japan, a handsome high quality pair of tall bronze and copper lantern form Light
Copper, Bronze
Sold
H 13.39 in Dm 7.88 in
Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern Type Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lighting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that
Copper
Japanese Antique Pair of Fine Copper Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find Japan, a high quality pair of copper lantern form Light fixtures, original and with
Copper
Sold
H 9.22 in W 9.85 in D 9.73 in
Japanese Copper Antique Hanging Lantern /Ceiling Hanging Lighting/1900-1940
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Lighting made from the Taisho era to the early Showa period in Japan. A simple and timeless design
Copper
Sold
H 24.81 in Dm 13.78 in
Japanese Copper Antique Hanging Lantern/Pendant Light with Ceiling, 1900-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Lighting made from the Taisho era to the early Showa period in Japan. This is an unusual shape
Copper
Sold
H 16.75 in W 11 in D 8 in
Antique Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern Light Nippon Sento Co. Japan
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens, from the famous Japanese Company “Nippon Sento Co. Ltd” which was founded
Brass, Copper
Pair Copper Finish Metal Pagoda Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of very decorative Metal Copper finish Pagoda style Lanterns. The pair hold pillar candles
Metal, Copper
Japan Exquisite Vintage Dragon Lantern Newly Electrified
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a finely detailed old "dragon" lantern with exquisite details- newly electrified with an 8
Copper
Japanese Antique Classic 1850 "Birds and Waves" Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early 1850 Japanese Garden Lantern Classic - Hard To Find Japan, unusual large antique lantern
Copper
Sold
H 14.5 in Dm 7 in
Japanese Extraordinary Bronze "Chrysanthemum Flower" Pair Lanterns, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
have been dealing in authentic Japanese antique garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many
Copper, Bronze
Japanese Fine Old Hand Carved Cedar "Mountain House" Minka Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
carved from weather resistant Japanese cryptomeria (cedar wood) with copper accents , this fine lantern
Copper
Sold
H 51 in W 7 in D 1.75 in
Japanese Antique Small "Crescent Moon" Lantern with Antique Suspension Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive original dark hand pounded finish. This lantern is a desirable and special Japanese lantern
Iron, Copper
Mid-Century Vintage Japanese Motif Lantern with Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage handmade mixed metals lantern created in an Asian motif. The hexagonal lantern has a
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 18.9 in W 8.27 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Antique Copper Lantern / Delicate Design / Early 20th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A single lantern is completed by stacking the three parts. I think it's copper casting,, but each
Copper
Art Deco Japanese Motif Copper Pendant/ Lantern 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1108 Art Deco hand made copper pendant / lantern with leaf designs Rewired takes one100 watt
Copper
Japanese Antique Basket Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern in an old Northern Japanese collection. It would be ideal for holding your favorite lighting
Copper
Japanese Unusual Architectural "Art Glass Marbles" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual find, a first Japan, this handsome old handcrafted copper architectural garden lantern
Copper
Japanese Pair Gilt Gold "Lotus Flower" Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old gilt "Lotus Flower" tea garden lanterns in a convenient
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Pair Gilt Gold "Lotus Flower" Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old gilt "Lotus Flower" tea garden lanterns in a convenient
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Pair Gilt Gold "Lotus Flower" Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old gilt "Lotus Flower" tea garden lanterns in a convenient
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Antique "Rosebud" Flower Lantern, Rare Old Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Our Recent Japanese Travels in original condition Japan, unusual large antique copper
Copper
Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Classic Garden "Sun And Moon" Lantern With Cicada On Handle - Hard To Find, Signed Japan
Copper
Sold
H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in
Japanese Extraordinary Pair of Handmade Antique Dragon Lanterns, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
dealing in authentic Japanese antique garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Mr
Bronze, Copper
Japan Fine Antique Hand-Hammered "Imperial Chrysanthemum" Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
detailed lantern complete with the Japanese "Imperial chrysanthemum" state seal front and sublime karakusa
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Tall Antique Lotus Purity Flower Lighting Lantern, 18 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome antique large scale 18 inch tall temple lantern hand wrought in an attractive
Bronze, Copper
Japanese Large Old Vintage Pair Electrified "Lotus Flower" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern
Bronze, Copper
Sold
H 18 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Japanese Large Old Hand Carved Cedar "Mountain Shrine" Buddha Shrine Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
carved from Japanese cryptomeria (cedar wood) with copper accents , this fine larger scale Buddha Shrine
Copper
Japanese Antique Two Pairs '4' Fine Bronze Pendant Lantern Light Fixtures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find Japan, four high quality pair of tall bronze and copper lantern form Light fixtures
Copper, Bronze
Japanese Copper and Porcelain Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Hexagonal Shaped , Porcelain Globe
Metal
$1,160Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Metallic, Accept Custom Size
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and...
Gold Leaf
Japanese Old Granite Garden House Stone Minka Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this Minka Farmhouse stone lantern from old Japan! This is a hand carved lantern of one of Jap...
Stone
$174,000Sale Price|40% Off
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
$526,858 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
$26,600Sale Price|24% Off
H 60 in W 40 in D 30 in
Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Best In Class Please view our video. From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. This unusual hard to find old Japanese red kurama stone lantern is known as an Obakedouro "Spir...
Stone
$728Sale Price|41% Off
H 18 in Dm 16 in
Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan, a handsome large antique Signed Temple Lotus Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and new electric light for your ...
Bronze
$99,000Sale Price|38% Off
H 124 in W 105 in D 20 in
Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element . Outstanding workmanship of the Masters of the Craft. Large Carved wood black, tone down red and Gilt...
Wood, Giltwood
$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in Dm 13.5 in
Japanese Tall Antique Classic Electrified Temple Table Lamp Emits Serene Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Electrified Temple Lantern - Fine Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan, a handsome tall classic antique Temple Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and...
Bronze
Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (19th cent.) Grotto carved and polychromed double peacock design conversation seat (tete-a-tete)
Wood
$1,026,346 / set
H 36.23 in W 41.93 in D 24.41 in
Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables
By Antonio Deangelis
Located in London, GB
Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables Italian & Russian, early 19th century Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm These exc...
Malachite, Ormolu
$34,211
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$712Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.5 in Dm 8 in
Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind And Over 100 Years Old Japan, a well loved antique heavy bronze shrine lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial, heart shape...
Bronze
$1,110,173
H 83.86 in W 45.28 in D 83.86 in
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
$16,300 / set
H 29.75 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Patinated Metal and Tole Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. patinated metal and tole lanterns. Each hexagonal shaped lantern displays an elegantly rounded base with lovely hand painted rose...
Metal
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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