English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style square copper green patinated hanging lantern with leaded glass side panels
Copper, Lead, Tôle
Vintage Solid Copper Verdigris Outdoor Lantern - Seedy Acrylic Panels
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back in time with this beautiful, solid copper verdigris lantern, a true testament to
Copper
Vintage Solid Copper Verdigris Outdoor Lantern - Seedy Acrylic Panels
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back in time with this beautiful, solid copper verdigris lantern, a true testament to
Copper
Set of 12 Outdoor Copper Lanterns. Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of English 1950's copper lanterns with interior lights. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height
Copper
Vintage French Style Large Copper Outdoor Lanterns
Located in Tulsa, OK
Vintage copper French style outdoor lanterns. They have just been re-wired. They measure: 29” H x
Copper
Pair of outdoor lanterns.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of outdoor lanterns. Bronze, copper and brass details circa 1960's. Original glass globes.
Bronze, Copper, Brass
Pair of Copper Outdoor Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian copper outdoor lanterns with original art glass. Measurements
Copper
Pair Vintage Copper Outdoor Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful Patina on those 3 Lights outdoor Lantern Wired and ready to go
Copper
Copper Outdoor Garden Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Copper outdoor garden lantern with original hardware and glass.
Copper
1910's Large Antique Copper Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding original solid copper outdoor lantern. Originally designed for gas. Completely
Copper
Bronze and Copper Outdoor Garden Lantern with Pulley
Located in Culver City, CA
Bronze and Copper outdoor garden lantern, original glass England circa 1880-1900
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 26.4 in W 14.6 in D 14.6 in
Mid-20th Century French Copper Lanterns , Kitchen , Outdoor Lighting, Hallway
Located in Southampton, GB
A superb pair of 20th century copper lanterns featuring a rounded spire to top surrounded by four
Copper
1930s Pair of Outdoor Copper Pendant Lanterns with Textured Amber Glass
Located in New York, NY
1930s pair of outdoor copper pendant lanterns with textured amber glass. There is a small raised
Wren House Outdoor Suspension Lamp in Verdigris Copper
By Kim Light Co
Located in Glendale, CA
Wren House outdoor suspension lamp in cast bronze & verdigris copper. A newly produced authorized
Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 31.25 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Pair of 19th Century American Copper and Pigmented Opaque Glass Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 19th century American green patinated copper outdoor 6-sided hanging lanterns with arch
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Lamp
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid century modern scandinavian out door wall lamp in cooper, in the Poul Henningsen style. E27 standard bulbs.
Copper
Large Outdoor Cylindrical Copper Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lantern can be installed outdoors or indoors. It has patinated copper and brass caps and a
Metal, Brass, Copper
Pair of Antique Brass Lanterns Rustic Outdoor Verdigris Copper lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Antique Brass Lanterns Rustic Outdoor Verdigris Copper Post Lights or could be use as
Copper
Pair of 19th Century Large Outdoor Lanterns
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of 19th Century large outdoor lanterns with rectangular copper shades supported by cast stone
Cast Stone, Copper
Verdigris Copper Outdoor Garden Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Original opaque patterned glass panels. Holds (four) taper candles.
Copper
Sold
H 29 in W 12 in D 14 in
El Artistico Jose Ignacio morales lantern Outdoor Sconces Arts And Crafts Copper
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Handmade at ‘El Artistico’ sconce pair. Each has been rewired and ready for use. Copper and
Brass, Copper
Unusual Shaped Copper Outdoor Lantern
Located in Wainscott, NY
Beveled Round Glass Copper Lantern to go on Post, Electrified, Unusual Shape, Nice Patina
Iron and Copper Outdoor Lanterns
Located in St.amford, CT
Rustic early 20th c. gas iron lanterns with copper lids. heavy beveled glass on all four sides.
Arts and Crafts Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
Handsome copper outdoor lantern with decorative amber glass.
Charming Pair of Wall Mounted Copper Lanterns
Located in Woodbury, CT
A nice, small pair of well-patinated copper outdoor lanterns. Details such as beveled glass windows
Glass
Pair Of Outdoor Lanterns.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of outdoor lanterns. Bronze, copper and brass details circa 1960's. Original glass globes.
Bronze, Copper, Brass
Sold
H 59 in W 26 in D 45 in
Pair of 19th Century Monumental English Copper and Iron Outdoor Lantern Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
electric. Lantern comprised of six glass shades, patinated copper bonnet surmounted with copper circular
Copper, Iron
$2,596
H 31.5 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Antique Louis XVI French Lanterns Chandeliers in Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique pair of Louis XVI French lanterns. Four cast gilt bronze frames with cut and etched glass panels shade. Price per unit. Dimensions : "Width" 7.88 in/ 20 cm "Depth"...
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light in brass and rattan designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75"H x 8.25"W x 15.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bu...
Brass
Five Glashütte Limburg Half Round Opal Flush Mount or Wall Lamp
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Five Minimalist polished brass and glass flush mounts by Limburg. The polished brass armature supports the glass dome and is illuminated by one light sources and each socket has a 60...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$1,242 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Christian Liaigre Sofa selected by Ai Weiwei
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre Sofa in light grey fabric—likely a high performance cotton blend. This sofa strikes a perfect balance between comfort and style. It’s not too deep and ...
Fabric
Marc Bankowsky, Anubis, Pair of Bronze Andirons, France, 2006
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronze andirons by Marc Bankowsky.
Bronze
$5,200 / set
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Chic pair of versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$440 / item
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Opaline Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel industrial wall light with white interior. cast iron, opaline glass globe. diameter cast iron wall mount: 10.5 cm / 4” cm, 2 holes to secure. Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb P...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$2,989 / set
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 8.27 in
Murano Wall Lamps in Champagne Amber Color Glass and Brass details, Italy 1950's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Den Haag, NL
Murano wall lamps in champagne amber color glass and brass details, Italy 1950's.
Brass
1930s Art Deco Large Scale Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Large scale 1930s Art Deco brass 10 foot tall pendant light from the interior vaulted 40 foot ceiling of the East River Savings Bank Building originally located at 26 Cortlandt Stree...
Brass
$724 / set
H 3.15 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni M3 Solid Brass Door handles, Azucena, Italy set of 30
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Argelato, BO
Important Set of solid brass handles model "Melanzana", designed by the Italian architect and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1960, and made by the Azucena company (see hallmarkin...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown Opaline glass ball pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939. One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W. Meas...
Brass
$8,500
H 39.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Roger Landault Crème Cowhide Brown Wood Vanity, France, Midcentury, 1950
By Roger Landault
Located in New York, NY
Roger Landault crème cowhide brown wood vanity, modernist, France midcentury, 1950 Beautiful vanity in fantastic vintage condition upholstered in cowhide and brass detailing to the ...
Brass
From cupolas to cookware and fine art to filaments, copper metal has been used in so many ways since prehistoric times. Today, antique, new and vintage copper coffee tables, mirrors, lamps and other furniture and decor can bring a warm metallic flourish to interiors of any kind.
In years spanning 8,700 BC (the time of the first-known copper pendant) until roughly 3,700 BC, it may have been the only metal people knew how to manipulate.
Valuable deposits of copper were first extracted on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus around 4,000 BC — well before Europe’s actual Bronze Age (copper + tin = bronze). Tiny Cyprus is even credited with supplying all of Egypt and the Near East with copper for the production of sophisticated currency, weaponry, jewelry and decorative items.
In the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, master painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, El Greco, Rembrandt and Jan Brueghel created fine works on copper. (Back then, copper-based pigments, too, were all the rage.) By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, decorative items like bas-relief plaques, trays and jewelry produced during the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods espoused copper. These became highly valuable and collectible pieces and remain so today.
Copper’s beauty, malleability, conductivity and versatility make it perhaps the most coveted nonprecious metal in existence. In interiors, polished copper begets an understated luxuriousness, and its reflectivity casts bright, golden and earthy warmth seldom realized in brass or bronze. (Just ask Tom Dixon.)
Outdoors, its most celebrated attribute — the verdigris patina it slowly develops from exposure to oxygen and other elements — isn’t the only hue it takes. Architects often refer to shades of copper as russet, ebony, plum and even chocolate brown. And Frank Lloyd Wright, Renzo Piano and Michael Graves have each used copper in their building projects.
Find antique, new and vintage copper furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.