Large Copper Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English copper lantern with original patina and six interior lights. Measurements
Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Copper
Large Copper Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English copper lantern with original patina and six interior lights. Measurements
Copper
$3,800
H 33 in Dm 15 in
Large One Of A Kind Solid Copper & Brass Verdigris Patina Lantern -Meisner Style
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This is a beautiful One Of A King , large antique hanging lantern, crafted from solid copper and
Brass, Copper
$3,800
H 33 in Dm 15 in
Large One Of A Kind Solid Copper & Brass Verdigris Patina Lantern -Meisner Style
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This is a beautiful One Of A King , large antique hanging lantern, crafted from solid copper and
Brass, Copper
19th Century Marine Light Patinaed Copper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This working lantern is in a patinaed copper and in very good condition. Great nautical look in
Copper
Large Four Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality handcrafted of solid copper lantern , beautiful patina ,with three 60/watt lights
Copper
Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns – Unique Patina & Retro Charm Elevate your interior or exterior
Metal
Pair of Monumental Antique Copper Street Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of large-scale antique copper lanterns, likely early 20th century, salvaged from
Copper
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H 40.5 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Large Vintage Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Green Patina Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large vintage hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lanterns. Unwired. Two similar
Copper, Iron
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H 40.5 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Large Vintage Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Green Patina Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large vintage hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lanterns. Unwired. Two similar
Copper, Iron
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H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
French 1870s Napoléon III Period Copper Four-Light Lantern with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
patina. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this copper lantern features a
Copper
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H 35.4 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
French Four-Light Glass and Copper US Wired Lanterns with Patina, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French copper lanterns from the 20th century, with four lights, glass panels, lower finial and
Copper
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H 33 in Dm 15 in
Large One Of A Kind Solid Copper & Brass Verdigris Patina Lantern -Meisner Style
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This is a beautiful One Of A King , large antique hanging lantern, crafted from solid copper and
Brass, Copper
Copper Avignon Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Octagonal lantern with copper top. Great patina. Two lanterns available.
Pair copper and slag glass lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of copper and glass lanterns. Wonderful patina and craftsmanship.
Copper
Pair of Vintage Faux Copper Wall Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Great scale on these beautiful sconce style wall lights. Each with a 3 bulb cluster, these lights would be perfect indoors or out. These lights are in good working order, my in-house...
Steel
Pair of Copper Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of copper lantern weathered ,great patina wired and ready to go. 2 60/watt lights.
Copper
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H 25 in W 11 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Vintage Copper Wall Lanterns w/Heavy Verdigris Patina (9 Total)
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Great scale on these beautiful sconce style wall lights. Each with a 3 bulb cluster, these lights would be perfect indoors or out. With a total of 9 available, you can easily light t...
Steel
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H 25 in W 11 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Vintage Faux Copper Wall Lanterns w/Heavy Verdigris Patina (9 Total)
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Great scale on these beautiful sconce style wall lights. Each with a 3 bulb cluster, these lights would be perfect indoors or out. With a total of 9 available, you can easily light t...
Steel
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H 29.14 in Dm 15.56 in
Antique Glazed Copper Railway L&NE Hall Lantern Pendant Light Lamp. C.1900
Located in London, GB
An simply formed copper street lantern with natural patina. English, c.1900. Formerly a gas
Copper
Large English Verdigris Patina Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large English verdigris patina copper lantern (circa 1875-1900) marked "W Parkinson & Co." Turned
Copper, Wrought Iron
Antique Hall Lantern with Verdi Gris Copper Patina
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Hall Lantern with Verdi Gris Copper Patina with frosted glass panels. Wired and in working
Copper
Large Copper Lantern With Aged Patina and Brass Interior
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Oversized copper lantern with clear glass panels and traditional tapered form. Features a warm
Copper
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H 23.25 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Antique French Copper Lantern Original Unrestored Condition Beautiful Patina
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Wall Lantern with an incredible all Original Natural Patina. Made from Solid Copper
Copper
French Verdigris Green Patina Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century French verdigris green and gray patina copper and glass paneled lantern circa 1850
Copper, Iron
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H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in
Pair of English 19th Century Copper Three-Light Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
patina. This pair of 19th-century English copper lanterns exudes a timeless charm, enhanced by their
Copper
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H 19 in W 9 in D 9 in
Pair of French 1940s Copper and Glass Lanterns with Verdigris Patina, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French octagonal copper lanterns from circa 1940 with foliage motifs and glass panels
Copper
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H 40.5 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Large Vintage Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Green Patina Copper Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of large vintage hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lanterns. Unwired. Sold
Copper, Iron
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H 42 in W 14 in D 14 in
Pair of French 1890s Copper and Glass Four-Light Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French copper four-light lanterns circa 1890 with Verdigris patina and glass panels
Copper
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H 35.4 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
French Four-Light Glass and Copper Lanterns with Patina, US Wired and Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
encapsulate the charm of rustic elegance. Each lantern features a weathered copper body, its patina telling a
Copper
Large French Style Copper Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century oversize antique Parisian street copper lantern. Great verdigris patina and character
Copper
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H 13 in W 6 in D 6.25 in
Exquisite Pair of Antique-Style Copper Wall Lanterns with Natural Patina
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pair of solid copper wall lanterns, boasting a nice natural verdigris patina, Perfect for
Copper
Small Verdigirs Copper Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful 3 candle lantern with original verdigris copper patina. The lantern has been adopted to
Copper
Copper Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Copper lantern with old patina, newly wired for US. To see more items from Foxglove
Copper
Antique English Copper Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large English copper lantern, beautful worn patina. Makers Foster & Pullen.
Copper
Antique Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made 3 light hanging copper lantern. Wondrful patina to the copper body. New seeded glass and
Copper
19th century English copper lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Foster and Pullen made English copper lantern. Beautiful patina. Wired for U.S.
Copper, Brass
Copper and Blown Glass Hanging Lantern Porch Light
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid-20th century arts and crafts style hanging lantern porch light in a wonderful verdigris patina
Metal, Copper
PAIR of Very Large Lanterns
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wonderful pair of large copper lanterns with beautiful patina. New wiring and clusters in each.
Uniquely Patinaed Copper Lantern Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have two of these beautifully aged and functional vintage copper lantern pendants with a
Copper
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H 19.69 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Large Copper Rotunda Lanterns with Original Verdigris Patina
Located in Stamford, GB
A pair of large copper rotunda lanterns with original verdigris patina, England, circa 1880
Copper
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$7,950 / set
H 26.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of French Copper Three-Light Hexagonal Lanterns with Glass Panels, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French hexagonal three-light copper lanterns from the 20th century with tapered lines, glass panels and petite spheres. Introducing a captivating pair of French hexagonal c...
Copper
$1,500 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
Pair Of Vintage Solid Brass Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this pair of vintage brass wall lanterns. These meticulously crafted lanterns, with their distinctive curved arms and domed tops, a...
Brass
Four-Sides Brass and Bronze Vintage Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass and bronze four side of beveled glass with three 60/wall light .newly electrified and ready to use. One more is available on line.
Brass, Bronze
Large Four-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality hand forge solid copper lantern with two 60 watt lights. Electrified and ready to light. Beautiful oxidization patina. Made in the US, Suitable for wet locations Copper c...
Copper
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.
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