Florentine Carved Giltwood Hanging Lantern
Located in Kent, Dover
A Florentine carved giltwood tapering hanging lantern in the Baroque manner, each corner supported
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Lanterns
Giltwood
Florentine Carved Giltwood Hanging Lantern
Located in Kent, Dover
A Florentine carved giltwood tapering hanging lantern in the Baroque manner, each corner supported
Giltwood
Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Renaissance, Florentine master blacksmiths were renowned for their monumental decorative lanterns, such as
Wrought Iron
$3,655 / set
H 25.6 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian Florentine Renaissance Revival Style Pair Italian Wrought Iron Lanterns
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We also have a large single lantern, photos and measurements of which are attached. This elegant
Wrought Iron
Florentine Chandelier Crystal and Wrought Iron Lantern by BF Art, Italy
By BF Art
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Florentine crystal and wrought iron leaf chandelier by BF Art, Italy. Measures: dm 15.75
Crystal, Iron
$2,980 / item
H 50.01 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
Miniforms Rificolona 120 Floor Lamp in Black lacquered by E-ggs
By Miniforms, Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inspiration from historic Florentine lanterns. The design philosophy of E-ggs emerges in the effortless
Plastic
Italian Tole Florentine Lantern Chandelier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Whimsical vibrantly colored Italian tole painted metal chandelier. This lantern style chandelier
Metal
A 19th Century Painted Florentine Lantern
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian Florentine painted tole hanging lantern, decorated with cherubs.
17th Century Florentine Hand Carved Wooden Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful and rare early 17th Century Florentine hexagonal lantern. In original paint with a
Wood
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H 33.47 in Dm 22.05 in
Italian Florentine Hall Glass Chandelier by Banci Gilt and Green Wrought Iron
By Banci Firenze
Located in Milano, MI
Italian Banci Firenze wrought iron verdigris painted lantern with glass bowl 1980s. Elegant three
Bronze, Iron
Two Italian Modern Neoclassical Crystal Pendants or Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stunning, delicate Florentine crystal pendants / chandeliers / lanterns with crystal beads
Crystal, Brass
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H 15.36 in Dm 10.63 in
Florentine Pagoda Pendant by Banci Italian Gilded Lantern with Crystals 1990s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage Italian lantern with a leaf-gilded iron pagoda shaped cage realized with wrought iron
Crystal, Iron
Italian Pair of Florentine Twin Light Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
An Italian pair of gilded wrought iron twin light lanterns, the two leaf light fittings surrounded
Wrought Iron
Italian Large Florentine Six Light Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large decorative Italian florentine six light hall lantern, the six leaf scrolling light fittings
Metal
Florentine Empire style gilt bronze and brass hall lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Florentine Empire style gilt bronze and brass hall lantern
Ormolu, Brass
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian 18th Century Hanging Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An Italian tôle lantern from the 18th century with gilded, rococo motifs on dark metal housing. Crowned with a gilded finial to symbolize a burning flame, the theme continues down th...
Metal
Large Giltwood Lantern with 4 Lights, Hand-Carved Reproduction
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large giltwood lantern with 4 lights, hand-carved reproduction.
Giltwood
Gilded Elegance: 19th Century Venetian Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 19th Century Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this lantern's intricate carvings and lustrous gilt finish exude timeless elegance. It...
Wood
$7,500
H 32 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Antique Italian Venetian Rococo Carved Painted Gilt Wood 3-Light Hall Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Italian Venetian Rococo carved painted parcel gilt wooden hall lantern. Hand carved in the Veneto region (Venice) of Northeast Italy in the 18th / possibly...
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$9,500
H 37.25 in W 13.5 in D 12.25 in
Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved Wood Original Gilding Over 250-Years Old
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved over 250-Years Ago and remarkably does not appear to have ever been restored, only electrified a very long time ago. We had this Antique hand-carv...
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Painted and Giltwood Six Sided Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted and giltwood six-sided lantern. Three lights.
Wood
Italian Painted and Gilded Five-Sided Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian painted and gilded five-sided lantern with shell and scroll carvings and elaborate finial.
Wood
Large Carved Giltwood Lantern from a Gilded Age Mansion.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Giltwood Square Shaped Lantern featuring a center dome and four shields flanked by garlands. Glass Panels. Removed from Whitemarsh Hall. France, circa 1910. 4 lights. Di...
Glass, Giltwood
$15,300
H 35 in W 17 in D 17 in
Italian Early 19th Century Venetian St. Patinated and Giltwood Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding Italian early 19th century Venetian st. patinated and giltwood lantern. The lantern is centered by a charming bottom foliate final below lovely richly carved acanthus ...
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
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.
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