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Early American Lanterns

American Cast Iron Cylinder Hanging Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
American Cast Iron Cylinder Hanging Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century

American Cast Iron Cylinder Hanging Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron cylinder hanging lantern with twelve interior lights, three paneled glass

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century Port and Starboard Lanterns
Pair of Early 20th Century Port and Starboard Lanterns

Pair of Early 20th Century Port and Starboard Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of iron port and starboard lanterns by Durkee Marine Products Corporation of Staten Island NY

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Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Spanish Style Wrought Iron and Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
Spanish Style Wrought Iron and Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century

Spanish Style Wrought Iron and Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large Spanish style iron and glass lantern. American, Early 20th Century. Lantern has 21 inches of

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lantern, Bronze, Mans Face, Amber Glass
Lantern, Bronze, Mans Face, Amber Glass

Lantern, Bronze, Mans Face, Amber Glass

$1,150

H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in

Lantern, Bronze, Mans Face, Amber Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English design Lantern in re-cast bronze with good patina. Amber color Lead glass shade. It has a 4

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Early 20th Century North American Early Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

$2,895

H 19 in W 12 in D 9 in

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

a American ships lantern from the Clipper Ship Era. Circa 1855.

Category

Antique 1850s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910
Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910

Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Gothic American iron hall lantern, Circa 1900-1910.

Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of American 1900s Brass Lanterns with Eagles and Hexagonal Glass Body
Pair of American 1900s Brass Lanterns with Eagles and Hexagonal Glass Body

Pair of American 1900s Brass Lanterns with Eagles and Hexagonal Glass Body

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of American brass lantern wall sconces from the early 20th century, with eagle motifs

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Scroll and Spike Cylindrical Beveled Glass Lantern
Scroll and Spike Cylindrical Beveled Glass Lantern

Scroll and Spike Cylindrical Beveled Glass Lantern

$3,560Sale Price|36% Off

H 25 in Dm 17 in

Scroll and Spike Cylindrical Beveled Glass Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

Brass and bronze lantern with unique, spike and scroll details from the 1920s, holding a

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Early 20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Early 20th. American Street Lantern
Early 20th. American Street Lantern

Early 20th. American Street Lantern

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H 32 in W 23 in

Early 20th. American Street Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th.C. New York Parade Lantern with a cast iron post- mount fitting below (not shown

Category

Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Hanging Lanterns, Reproduction
Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Hanging Lanterns, Reproduction

Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Hanging Lanterns, Reproduction

By Rejuvination Hardware

Located in Austin, TX

Bronze hanging lanterns; recreation of an early 20th century American lantern (from one held in the

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

GILDED CAST BRASS AMERICAN CYLINDER LANTERN CIRCA 1920, WITH ORI
GILDED CAST BRASS AMERICAN CYLINDER LANTERN CIRCA 1920, WITH ORI

GILDED CAST BRASS AMERICAN CYLINDER LANTERN CIRCA 1920, WITH ORI

Located in New York, NY

GILDED CAST BRASS AMERICAN CYLINDER LANTERN CIRCA 1920, WITH ORIGINAL GLASS INSERT

Category

Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Cast Iron Entry Lights
Pair of American Cast Iron Entry Lights

Pair of American Cast Iron Entry Lights

Unavailable

H 49 in W 13 in D 13 in

Pair of American Cast Iron Entry Lights

By A. Belokopytoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large American cast iron entry lights with scorlling bases and ornate cast frames for glass

Category

Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Early 20th Century Mesiner Iron Lantern
American Early 20th Century Mesiner Iron Lantern

American Early 20th Century Mesiner Iron Lantern

Located in Southampton, NY

American Early 20th Century Mesiner Iron Hanging Lantern

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century American Hand-Wrought Iron Lantern
Early 20th Century American Hand-Wrought Iron Lantern

Early 20th Century American Hand-Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

Indulge in the timeless beauty of the early 20th-century American Arts and Crafts movement with

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century
Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century

Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century

By Elgin American Mfg Co.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a vintage Elgin railroad kerosene lantern, with a clear glass globe and wire caging

Category

Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Early American Oversized Hurricane Copper & Glass Lantern
Early American Oversized Hurricane Copper & Glass Lantern

Early American Oversized Hurricane Copper & Glass Lantern

Located in North Miami, FL

ALL original patina to copper base, very heavy thick blown glass diffuser with candle holder in brass to interior base. This is heavy and will definitely NOT blow away in a hurricane!

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Vintage 1930s American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

American patinated copper lantern
American patinated copper lantern

American patinated copper lantern

Located in New York, NY

An American patinated copper lantern with curved glass in sections; having scalloped detail on

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

American Arts & Crafts Lantern
American Arts & Crafts Lantern

American Arts & Crafts Lantern

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H 29 in Dm 16 in

American Arts & Crafts Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome American arts & crafts bronze and copper hexagonal lantern with original bronze canopy

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

American Arts & Crafts Enameled Glass Hanging Lantern
American Arts & Crafts Enameled Glass Hanging Lantern

American Arts & Crafts Enameled Glass Hanging Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

entry way, with patinated brass hardware. American, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Gothic American Brass Lantern Circa 1920
Large Gothic American Brass Lantern Circa 1920

Large Gothic American Brass Lantern Circa 1920

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Large- almost three feet tall - Gothic brass lantern, with pierced brass fretwork and Gothic

Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns

Materials

Brass

American Arts & Crafts Copper Lantern, Circa 1930
American Arts & Crafts Copper Lantern, Circa 1930

American Arts & Crafts Copper Lantern, Circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

Prairie School style hand-hammered copper lantern with slag glass cutouts, copper chain and canopy

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Copper

A Set of 3 American Iron Wall Lanterns With Triangular Tops
A Set of 3 American Iron Wall Lanterns With Triangular Tops

A Set of 3 American Iron Wall Lanterns With Triangular Tops

Located in New York, NY

A set of 3 American iron wall lanterns with triangular top having wrought iron rods above 3

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Green 1920s Art Deco Oblong Cage Lantern with Circle Motif
Green 1920s Art Deco Oblong Cage Lantern with Circle Motif

Green 1920s Art Deco Oblong Cage Lantern with Circle Motif

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fantastic, Art Deco, oblong, lantern welded in a circular, cage motif. Painted a beautiful, green

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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Early Lantern Style Pendents Matching
Pair of Large Early Lantern Style Pendents Matching

Pair of Large Early Lantern Style Pendents Matching

Located in Peekskill, NY

a standard bulb. At almost 30 inches long by 18 inches these lanterns are very impressive. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

An American Art Deco Period Painted Iron and Glass Lantern
An American Art Deco Period Painted Iron and Glass Lantern

An American Art Deco Period Painted Iron and Glass Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

stamped in iron, "R W and Co.", the ceiling mounted light in cast iron with painted accents, with five original painted glass half-shades, the underside painted as well

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Huge Hand-Made Arts and Crafts Lantern
Huge Hand-Made Arts and Crafts Lantern

Huge Hand-Made Arts and Crafts Lantern

Located in Peekskill, NY

. It has a maritime look to it but is definitely early Arts and Crafts. The patina is untouched. For

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Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair Of  Arts & Crafts Copper Lanterns With Mica Shades
Pair Of  Arts & Crafts Copper Lanterns With Mica Shades

Pair Of Arts & Crafts Copper Lanterns With Mica Shades

By Roycroft

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Amazing Original Verdigris Patina Which Has Been Accumulating For 100 Yrs. These Great Lanterns

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces

American Mission Style Wrought Iron Hand Lantern
American Mission Style Wrought Iron Hand Lantern

American Mission Style Wrought Iron Hand Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

American mission square wrought iron hand lantern with amber glass inset into sawtooth design

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Early 20th Century American Mission Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron and Mica Lantern, American 1920's
Wrought Iron and Mica Lantern, American 1920's

Wrought Iron and Mica Lantern, American 1920's

Located in San Francisco, CA

Iron and mica hanging lantern. American circa 1920. Newly re-wired and ready to install. Lantern

Category

Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Brass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1910
Brass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1910

Brass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1910

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A brass hanging hall lantern, circa 1910, a brass and etched hanging lamp, cylindrical form with

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Louis XV Style Bronze Lantern
Vintage Regency Louis XV Style Bronze Lantern

Vintage Regency Louis XV Style Bronze Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning vintage Regency lantern. Done in the Louis VX style with. Bronze frame and gold finish

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Early 20th Century North American Regency Lanterns

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Pair of Brass Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses. NY, C. 1900
Pair of Brass Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses. NY, C. 1900

Pair of Brass Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses. NY, C. 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American port and starboard solid brass Perko ship lanterns with the original Fresnel

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Asian American Style Glass Pendant Lantern with Hand Knotted Tassel
Art Deco Asian American Style Glass Pendant Lantern with Hand Knotted Tassel

Art Deco Asian American Style Glass Pendant Lantern with Hand Knotted Tassel

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted and rare lantern-like pendant. This rare combination-of-styles pendant is in excellent

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Deco American Style Soft Green Glass Pendant Lantern w. Hand Knotted Tassel
Art Deco American Style Soft Green Glass Pendant Lantern w. Hand Knotted Tassel

Art Deco American Style Soft Green Glass Pendant Lantern w. Hand Knotted Tassel

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted and rare lantern-like pendant. This rare combination-of-styles, Anglo American

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern
Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern

Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern

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H 22 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century American iron lantern.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern
Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern

Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern

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H 22 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century American iron lantern.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

American Iron Lantern
American Iron Lantern

American Iron Lantern

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H 31 in Dm 15 in

American Iron Lantern

Located in Fairfax, VA

EIGHT PANELS AMERICAN CASED IRON LANTERN WITH FOUR CENTER LIGHTS. IT HAS BLACK PAINT OUT SIDE AND

Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Iron

American Bronze Lantern
American Bronze Lantern

American Bronze Lantern

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H 32 in Dm 12.75 in

American Bronze Lantern

Located in Fairfax, VA

A simple but elegant four light American hanging lantern. Made of beautiful bronze.

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

American Railroad Lantern
American Railroad Lantern

American Railroad Lantern

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H 23.5 in D 14 in

American Railroad Lantern

Located in Sheffield, MA

This is a railroad lantern, from The Northwest and it is in working condition. this could be used

Category

Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

American Arts & Craft Lantern
American Arts & Craft Lantern

American Arts & Craft Lantern

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H 20 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

American Arts & Craft Lantern

Located in Fairfax, VA

Made of hand hammered iron, this beautiful American Arts & Crafts lantern features four green

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Eight American Punched Metal Lanterns
Eight American Punched Metal Lanterns

Eight American Punched Metal Lanterns

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H 1,516 in Dm 5.256 in

Eight American Punched Metal Lanterns

Located in Essex, MA

Old punched sheet metal (Tin?) lanterns with various geometric designs, each with Arts & Crafts

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Pair Of American Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Copper Lanterns
Pair Of American Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Copper Lanterns

Pair Of American Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Copper Lanterns

Located in Southampton, NY

Impressive pair of American Arts & Crafts wrought iron & copper gate post lanterns. The vented

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron, Copper

hanging lantern
hanging lantern

hanging lantern

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H 23 in W 14 in

hanging lantern

Located in Hudson, NY

Beaux Arts hanging slag glass fixture with brass detail

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Lanterns

Pr of American Arts & Crafts Lanterns with Seeded Slag Glass, Circa 1900
Pr of American Arts & Crafts Lanterns with Seeded Slag Glass, Circa 1900

Pr of American Arts & Crafts Lanterns with Seeded Slag Glass, Circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pr of American Arts & Crafts Lanterns with Seeded Slag Glass: original restored finish, newly wired

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Massive Arts & Crafts Entry Lantern with Art Glass
Massive Arts & Crafts Entry Lantern with Art Glass

Massive Arts & Crafts Entry Lantern with Art Glass

Located in Portland, OR

iron porch light is always in style. It's hard to imagine a more iconic Arts & Crafts lantern than this

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Lanterns

American Hanging Fixture
American Hanging Fixture

American Hanging Fixture

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H 24 in Dm 16.5 in

American Hanging Fixture

Located in Fairfax, VA

AMERICAN HANGING LIGHT WITH FOUR BENT ICE GLASS PANELS AND GREAT BRASS METAL WORK.

Category

Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Silver over Copper Coach Lamps, circa 1820
Pair of American Silver over Copper Coach Lamps, circa 1820

Pair of American Silver over Copper Coach Lamps, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of American silver over copper coach lamps, circa 1820, marked C.N. Lockwood & Co, Newark, NJ

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Antique Early 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Copper

Striking Large-Scale Spanish Revival Pendant
Striking Large-Scale Spanish Revival Pendant

Striking Large-Scale Spanish Revival Pendant

Located in Pasadena, CA

Bronze and iron large pendant with acanthus motif measures 43" H x 16.75" W x 77" Total H with chain and canopy, circa 1920s.  

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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Lanterns

Pair Of American Bronze Lanterns
Pair Of American Bronze Lanterns

Pair Of American Bronze Lanterns

Located in Fairfax, VA

PAIR OF FANTASTIC SIX LIGHT AMERICAN BRONZE LANTERNS.

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Mica Lantern
1920s Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Mica Lantern

1920s Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Mica Lantern

Located in Pasadena, CA

1920s floor lamp crafted of iron and mica. A great fit for Spanish Revival, English Tudor and story book decor. Measures: 69" H x 12" W x 12" D.

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Early 20th Century North American Tudor Floor Lamps

American Cast Iron Lantern
American Cast Iron Lantern

American Cast Iron Lantern

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H 27 in W 10 in D 10 in

American Cast Iron Lantern

Located in Round Top, TX

An American cast iron six-sided lantern with textured glass shade, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Brass and Etched Glass Lantern
Early 20th Century Brass and Etched Glass Lantern

Early 20th Century Brass and Etched Glass Lantern

Located in Canton, MA

Small brass and Glass lantern with etched glass cylinder and three light cluster. Early 20th

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Early 20th Century Czech American Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Exterior Lantern
Cast Iron Exterior Lantern

Cast Iron Exterior Lantern

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H 28 in Dm 11 in

Cast Iron Exterior Lantern

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Iron and glass lantern. Textured glass panels on six sides and on bottom of lantern. Newly restored

Category

Early 20th Century North American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Street Light Table Lamps
Pair of American Street Light Table Lamps

Pair of American Street Light Table Lamps

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair of table lamps made from antique street light tops with textured glass shades and custom-made bases, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Early 20th C American Copper and Brass Lantern
Early 20th C American Copper and Brass Lantern

Early 20th C American Copper and Brass Lantern

Located in Charleston, SC

This monumental lantern is one of a pair and was made in New York during the first half of the 20th

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Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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1970s Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany And Gilt Mirrors - Pair
1970s Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany And Gilt Mirrors - Pair

1970s Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany And Gilt Mirrors - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of tall neo-classical style mirrors. The glass is intentionally distressed. The carved frame appears to be mahogany with gilt accents. They are unmarked.

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

1950s Large Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light in Patinated Copper and Amber Glass
1950s Large Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light in Patinated Copper and Amber Glass

1950s Large Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light in Patinated Copper and Amber Glass

Located in Glendale, CA

1950s large Scandinavian outdoor wall light in patinated copper and amber glass. Designer unknown. Executed in richly patinated copper and textured amber glass. A highly sculptural d...

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed

Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed

$4,840Sale Price|44% Off

H 34 in W 207 in D 68 in

Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed

By Hans Weiss

Located in Hanover, MA

BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upp...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Bronze Sculpture by Victor Roman
Bronze Sculpture by Victor Roman

Bronze Sculpture by Victor Roman

$4,779

H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in

Bronze Sculpture by Victor Roman

By Victor Roman

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Bronze sculpture by Victor Roman. Signed and numbered 2/8.

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Vintage 1970s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd

Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd

$3,600 / item

H 8.35 in Dm 22.05 in

Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd

By Fabio Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian semi flush mount with lacquered bronzato brass leaves and Murano glass diffuser with granular texture / originally designed for the Goodtime Hotel Miami / Made in Italy 3 lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten

Located in Munich, DE

Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Monumental Chinese Chippendale Style Gilded Faux Tortoise Mirror By La Barge
Monumental Chinese Chippendale Style Gilded Faux Tortoise Mirror By La Barge

Monumental Chinese Chippendale Style Gilded Faux Tortoise Mirror By La Barge

By La Barge

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a monumental Chinese Chippendale style mirror with a faux tortoise finish by La Barge. It is Italian and marked on the back. It is in very good condition.

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Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet

Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet

By Robert Salleroli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Birch

A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century
A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century

A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mid-century modern design, a hallmark of 20th-century innovation, is celebrated for its harmonious blend of minimalism, organic shapes, and bold yet understated elegance. It introduc...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.

$33,950Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...

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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Modern Mystic 6-Door Buffet with Forged Metal and White Lacquer by Ercole Home

Modern Mystic 6-Door Buffet with Forged Metal and White Lacquer by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with a white lacquer finish on oak. Hand painted glass panels in midnight moon are on the door surface. The decorat...

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2010s American Buffets

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes

Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes

$4,850 / set

H 39.75 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in

Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes

By Raymond Subes, René Prou, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of French Art Deco chairs attributed to Raymond Subes. Stylish pair of French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron chairs attributed to Raymond Subes. This chic pair of French side...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Custom Etruscan Caduceus occasional tables
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Custom Etruscan Caduceus occasional tables

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Custom Etruscan Caduceus occasional tables

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous pair of custom Etruscan Caduceus occasional tables by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. These tables were commissioned by a prominent physician in the 1970's and they are one of a ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Bronze, Pewter

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Early American Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of early American lanterns available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique early American lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. Early American lanterns have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Early American lanterns are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Early American Lanterns?

Early American lanterns can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,638, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.

Finding the Right Lanterns for You

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.

Questions About Early American Lanterns
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.