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 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. Whether you are looking to e...
Copper
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. The lantern's surface has developed a stunning natural verdigris patina, showc...
Brass, Copper
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. The lantern's surface has developed a stunning natural verdigris patina, showc...
Brass, Copper
English Antique Copper Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English copper lantern with original patina and six interior lights.
Copper
Handcrafted Electrified Copper Lantern, Four-Sided Design, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality handcrafted of solid copper lantern , beautiful patina ,with three 60/watt lights.
Copper
$499Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 decor with this striking pair of vintage copper lanterns from the 1950s.
Metal
Solid Copper Wall Lantern with Oxidized Patina, UL Approved, USA Made
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wall lantern made of solid copper, beautiful oxidized patina with one 60/watt light.
Copper
19th Century Antique French Copper Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking and sculptural pair of antique French copper lanterns, beautifully aged to a rich verdigris patina that speaks to their history and craftsmanship.
Copper
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 an estate or urban streetscape.
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 lanterns total available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $6,000 each.
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 lanterns total available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $6,000 each.
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
A French Napoléon III copper lantern from the late 19th century, with four lights and verdigris patina.
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 rustic character.
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. The lantern's surface has developed a stunning natural verdigris patina, showc...
Brass, Copper
Copper Avignon Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Octagonal lantern with copper top. Great patina. Two lanterns available.
19th Century Marine Light Patinaed Copper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This working lantern is in a patinaed copper and in very good condition.
Copper
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 Highwood, 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.
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 Highwood, 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 Highwood, 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.
Copper
Large English Verdigris Patina Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large English verdigris patina copper lantern (circa 1875-1900) marked "W Parkinson & Co."
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.
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 patinated finish and a four-arm brass candle cluster inside. The hand-riveted frame and...
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 Highwood, IL
The all natural patina of the copper on the Antique French Lantern is about as good as it gets.
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 1850-1889.
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
A pair of English three-light copper lanterns from the 19th century with glass panels and verdigris patina.
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 together and priced $12,000 for the pair. Pair can be split and lanterns sold indiv...
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
Each lantern features a weathered copper body, its patina telling a story of time and lending the lanterns an authentic vintage character.
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 enhancing entryways, patios, garden walls, or any outdoor space that craves a unique, handc...
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 be used as a table lamp with plug and switch.
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.
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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