Large French Bronze Lantern
Located in Washington, DC
A six sided large French Bronze Lantern. French.
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
Large French Bronze Lantern
Located in Washington, DC
A six sided large French Bronze Lantern. French.
Bronze
$28,000
Large French Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900s French bronze lantern with original patina two interior light clusters - ten
Early 20th Century French Bronze Lantern
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 20th century French bronze lantern.
Bronze
Antique French Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French patinated bronze lantern with original patina. Measurements: Diameter 9.5
Bronze
French Bronze Lantern with Beveled Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lantern makes a nice statement.
Bronze
French Bronze Lantern with Tarnished Verde Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French bronze lantern with tarnished verde patina. The chandelier has been
Bronze
Vintage French Bronze Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This elegant vintage French bronze lantern pendant light is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship
Bronze
Set of French Bronze Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of circa 1950’s French bronze lanterns with 6 interior lights. Sold individually
Bronze
$16,000 / item
Pair of French Bronze Globe Lanterns. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's French bronze lanterns with 6 interior lights. Sold individually
Bronze
French Bronze Six-Light Lantern with Foliage Décor from the Turn of the Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French circular lantern consists of six new authentic wax candle sleeves attached by the cups
Bronze, Metal
Grande French Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Lantern, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, large French bronze lantern was produced circa 1890 in the style of Louis XV. The
Bronze
French Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French neoclassic style patinated bronze lantern with glass panels and circa 1920s six interior
Bronze
French Vintage Lantern, 1960s Bronze & Glass lantern
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Five Sided Forged Bronze and glass ceiling lantern. France, Circa 1960s. Decorate
Bronze
Bronze Lantern, French, XX th
Located in Nice, FR
Bronze lantern, 4 lights, period curved glass, French work dated 1920. It can be put in an entrance
Bronze
French Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920. French bronze hall lantern. Sku 1121. W24 x D24 x H62cm.
Bronze
$1,661Sale Price|39% Off
French Antique Exterior Bronze Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Exterior Bronze Lantern This large French Exterior Bronze Lantern hangs from a
Bronze
Handsome French Patine Bronze Beveled Panel Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Handsome vintage beveled Panel glass and French bronze lantern with single light Pendent Fixture
Bronze
Antique Bronze Hall Lantern, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French gilded bronze antique hall lantern, the brass bulbous candle sconces, surrounded by four
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern. Offered is a superb large scale antique French Louis XVI
Bronze
1930 French Pagoda Shape Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French Pagoda shape bronze small lantern with mini bells on top
Bronze
Antique French Gold Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finest quality antique French gold bronze hall-lantern.
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern. Offered is a stunning antique French Louis XVI style bronze
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Gilt Lantern
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century French bronze gilt lantern The lantern has it' s original antique round (rolled
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine acorn shaped lantern. The top support issuing four chains that end on the main pierced
Bronze
1940's French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt bronze lantern with interior lights
Bronze
$2,500
Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and Delicate Baltic Lantern. Silver over bronze frame and hand cut crystal beads
Crystal, Bronze
$5,800
Bronze Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dainty bronze lantern.
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern with crystals, electrified with three lights. The shape
Bronze
$5,960 / item
French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated
Copper
$1,680Sale Price|40% Off
Antique French Solid Bronze Lantern 19th Century
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French, solid Bronze Lantern, newly rewired for the American market, but without glass.
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Antique French Gold Bronze Lantern, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze lantern, circa 1880.
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Antique French Bronze D'ore Chateau Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D'ore Chateau lantern.
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Chateau Lantern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze "Lanterne de Chateau" origins from France, circa 1810.
Bronze
An Antique Gilt Bronze Dore French Rococo Lantern
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Bronze Dore lantern of very good quality, wonderful warm patina and very well
Bronze
French Belle Epoch Silver over Bronze Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding French belle epoch silver over bronze lantern. circa 1890. The chandelier has been
Bronze
Antique French Gothic Patinated Bronze Lantern, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gothic patinated bronze lantern, circa 1900. LAN037.
Bronze
Bronze and Curved Glass Lantern, France, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and curved glass lantern. France, circa 1930.
Bronze
$10,412
C19th Bronze Chateau Lantern
By Mansonier Versailles
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Versaille Bronze lantern Very Rare Rewired
Bronze
Massive Antique French Bronze Six Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Magnificent and fine Antique French bronze hanging lantern. From Christies Catalog: "Duvaux
Bronze
$2,450
Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze lantern featuring six glass panels with handcut starburst ornamentation. 3
Bronze
Pair of French Victorian Bronze Paneled Wall Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian bronze 4 sided bent glass paneled lanterns with scroll bracket wall
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (20th Century) gilt bronze lantern with a 3 light center within 4 bent glass
Bronze
Large Antique French Gold Bronze Chateau Lantern, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand Scale Antique French Gold Bronze Chateau Lantern, Circa 1880.
Bronze
$27,500
Superb Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent gilt bronze lantern with frosted glass panels. 7 lights. France, circa 1900
Bronze
$65,000 / item
Monumental Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous gilt bronze lantern with cut & frosted glass panels. 7 lights. France, circa 1920
Bronze
Large Bronze Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze neoclassic lantern with 12 lights with original finish
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Chateau Light Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French gold bronze chateau light lantern. LAN040.
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French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Gas Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This antique lantern was originally a gas fixture which dates it to the early part of the last half
Bronze
Antique French Bronze Doré Chateau Lantern, circa 1850-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze doré chateau lantern, circa 1850-1870. LAN034.
Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent and Imposing Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern (original gold). Great Quality. France
Crystal, Bronze
French Fire Bronze Brass Lantern/Chandelier Louis XVI Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
French Fire Bronze brass lantern/chandelier Louis XVI Shape This exquisite lantern stands out with
Brass, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique gilt bronze lantern featuring double curved, beveled and handcut crystal panels. Louis XV
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French Fire Bronze Brass Lantern/Chandelier Louis XVI Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
French Fire Bronze brass lantern/chandelier Louis XVI Shape This exquisite lantern stands out with
Brass, Bronze
Beautiful French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Circular Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful French Louis XVI style cast and gilt bronze circular six lights lantern. Beautiful
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) gilt bronze hanging lantern with 5 shaped glass panels and 5
Bronze
French Midcentury Bronze Three-Lights Lantern with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage bronze lantern from the mid 20th century, with three lights and verdigris patina
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Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.
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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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