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!
Copper
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, suspended by decorative cast chain.
Iron
$10,400 / set
H 46 in Dm 19 in
Pair Early 20th Century American Victorian Bronze Spiked Lantern Sconces w Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of early 20th-century American Victorian spiked lantern sconces, crafted in the USA.
Bronze
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. Both are fitted with electric sockets. Red and green fresnel glass lenses. 16" T x...
Iron
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 chain that we can shorten to buyers specification if requested.
Wrought Iron
$3,750
H 20.5 in Dm 8 in
American Neoclassical Bronze and Cut Crystal Lantern in the Manner of Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant American neoclassical hanging lantern dating to circa 1900, crafted in patinated bronze and fitted with a finely cut crystal body. The lantern features a sculptural bronze...
Crystal, Bronze
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 light ( Candelabra ) cluster body. About 16" across and 24 " total ht. Little mans...
Bronze
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Fitted with protective brass bars. Very rare, very early example of a American ships lantern from the Clipper Ship Era.
Brass
Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic American iron hall lantern, Circa 1900-1910.
Iron
$3,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
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, hexagonal bodies and black accents.
Brass, Iron
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 beautifully hand etched, and beveled cylinder, glass shade. The decorative chain and ceiling ...
Brass, Bronze
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). Completely restored and wired ,with slumped opalescent glass panels. Up to a dozen avail...
Brass
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 archives of Rejuvination Hardware) in verdigris patina.
Bronze
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
Brass
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 panels, formed cupola tops with spikes. Large and impressive pieces. Top of light ...
Wrought Iron
American Early 20th Century Mesiner Iron Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
American Early 20th Century Mesiner Iron Hanging Lantern
Iron
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 this exquisite hand-wrought iron lantern.
Wrought Iron
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. The lantern was originally used on the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad, in Illino...
Metal
American patinated copper lantern
Located in New York, NY
An American patinated copper lantern with curved glass in sections; having scalloped detail on upper section; fitted with 8-light cluster; suspended from 4 lengths of patinated bronz...
American Arts & Crafts Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome American arts & crafts bronze and copper hexagonal lantern with original bronze canopy
Bronze, Copper
American Arts & Crafts Enameled Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
American, early 20th century.
Brass
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 tracery details, circa 1920. Made in America. An impressive piece sure to be the center o...
Brass
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. Recently, re-wired, American, circa 1930. Measurements include canopy and chain.
Copper
Sold
H 16.5 in W 6.75 in D 6 in
Pair of American Brass Ship Lanterns by Mason and Co., Boston, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with original red and green colored glass lenses, vented tops, oil burners, and carrying handles..
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 sections of frosted glass, the tapering body with flame shaped finial on underside and int...
Wrought Iron
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 color - a faux verdigris copper, with some exposed iron leaving a varied, aged fin...
Iron
Pair of Large Early Lantern Style Pendents Matching
Located in Peekskill, NY
This matching pair of lamps go back to the Gas Era and are all original and have been wired to take a standard bulb. At almost 30 inches long by 18 inches these lanterns are very imp...
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
Iron
Huge Hand-Made Arts and Crafts Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
This lamp looks smaller in the picture than it really is. This is a large scale one-of-a-kind lamp that will define a room or the entrance to a home. The iron is black smith made and...
Copper, Iron
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 Came Off An Upstate New York Stone Castle. Hand Hammered Cooper Roofs With Chimney Ven...
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 framed panels with brass ring top.
Wrought Iron
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 measures 21 inches high x 10.5 diameter. The length including the chain and canopy...
Iron
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 four knobs adjustable mounts and foliate-etched in perfect condition. The hanging lan...
Brass
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. Inset glass panels. Perfect for your foyer or as a glamorous chandelier in your din...
Gold, Bronze
Sold
H 14.25 in W 10.5 in D 9 in
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 colored lenses, vented tops, carrying handles, and original side mounting brackets, Earl...
Brass
Sold
H 39.4 in Dm 11.8 in
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 condition and a joy to own and look at. The mouth-blown glass shade is of an amazi...
Glass
Sold
H 24 in Dm 11.2 in
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 pendant is in excellent condition and a joy to own and look at. The mouthblown glass sha...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 21 in W 8.25 in D 5.75 in
Pair of American Turn of the Century Wall Lanterns with Etched Glass, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American Turn of the Century wall lanterns from circa 1900 with etched glass panels. Enrich your home's exterior with the captivating elegance of this pair of American Turn...
Metal
Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century American iron lantern.
Iron
Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century American iron lantern.
Iron
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 century. This lantern features a traditional shaped top with foliate finials. This...
Bronze, Copper
American Iron Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
EIGHT PANELS AMERICAN CASED IRON LANTERN WITH FOUR CENTER LIGHTS. IT HAS BLACK PAINT OUT SIDE AND SILVER INSIDE .
Iron
American Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
A simple but elegant four light American hanging lantern. Made of beautiful bronze.
Bronze
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 as a decorative piece indoors or can be used outdoors . it is a stunning piece, with...
Metal
American Arts & Craft Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Made of hand hammered iron, this beautiful American Arts & Crafts lantern features four green stained glass panels that elegantly shine with vibrant yet subtle hues.
Iron
Eight American Punched Metal Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Old punched sheet metal (Tin?) lanterns with various geometric designs, each with Arts & Crafts period wall bracket. Wonderful, ambient light. May also be hung from a chain. Provenan...
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 pyramid shaped roof is surmounted with a finely detailed cast iron pine cone. The corn...
Wrought Iron, Iron, Copper
hanging lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
Beaux Arts hanging slag glass fixture with brass detail
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
Iron
Massive Arts & Crafts Entry Lantern with Art Glass
Located in Portland, OR
While interior Arts & Crafts lighting enjoyed its greatest vogue from 1900 to 1915, the wrought iron porch light is always in style. It's hard to imagine a more iconic Arts & Crafts ...
American Hanging Fixture
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN HANGING LIGHT WITH FOUR BENT ICE GLASS PANELS AND GREAT BRASS METAL WORK.
Brass
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 7.
Silver, Copper
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.
Pair Of American Bronze Lanterns
Located in Fairfax, VA
PAIR OF FANTASTIC SIX LIGHT AMERICAN BRONZE LANTERNS.
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.
American Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
An American cast iron six-sided lantern with textured glass shade, circa 1920.
Wrought Iron
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 Century, Eastern European. Completely restored with a light antique brass finish, rewired...
Brass
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 and painted with rust resistant paint suitable for outdoor use. Wired for exterior...
Iron
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.
$1,354 / 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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
$20,000 / set
H 44.25 in Dm 22.5 in
Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Dome Shaped Hanging Lanterns, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass dome shaped hanging lanterns with decorative floral corner medallions, scroll work, and circular ring finials. Early 19th Century. Pair were o...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Set of English Cast Bronze Outdoor Wall Lanterns, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1940's English outdoor/indoor patinated bronze lantern sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 24" Depth: 9.5" Width: 10"
Bronze
Two Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking pair of antique cast iron outside lights dating from the early 20th century. These two beautiful exterior garden lights feature stylish frosted glass Flambeau shades on ca...
Iron, Metal
$5,500
H 20 in Dm 13 in
American Wrought Iron and Milk Glass Decorative Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and milk glass hanging hall lantern with decorative arches and a centered faceted finial, Mid-19th century. Originally candle and has been electrified.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A pair of large bronze lanterns from the Regency period. These tapered lanterns are surmounted by a flame emanating from a corona, echoing their past as gas lanterns. Below, there is...
Bronze
Impressive Brass Wall Lantern from the Savoy Hotel, London
Located in Worcester, GB
Impressive Brass Wall Lantern from the Savoy Hotel, London English, Early/Mid-20th Century An exceptional quality wall-mounted lantern in solid brass, removed from the iconic Savoy ...
Brass
$15,000 / set
H 40.5 in W 12.5 in D 15 in
Pair of American Wrought Iron and Spelter Finial Mounted Wall Lanterns, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron, paneled glass, and spelter finial decorative wall lanterns mounted on the original scrolled iron brackets. Originally gas and have been electrified wit...
Brass, Wrought Iron, Spelter
Large 1920s Outdoor Post Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large post light, the color can be change, it is quite solid 1920s heavy cast iron, it take two people to transport it.
Iron
$22,500 / set
H 28.25 in W 32 in D 8 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Brass Chinese Lattice Lantern Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century (1940s) brass wall sconces with Chinese lattice-design wall brackets supporting four-sided fixtures with frosted glass panels. (PRICED AS Pair).
Brass
$20,414
H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W
Located in Benington, Herts
An imposing and fine quality pair of early 19th century French Tole Peinte and parcel gilt wall lanterns with outstanding original finish. French early 19th century - circa 18...
Glass
Oversized Pair of Antique Torchiere Wall Sconces
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Each measuring over a metre tall, these large, oversized torchiere wall sconces make a statement in any setting. They are over 130 years old, dating from the 1890s and likely once gr...
Bronze
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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