Pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze 3 Lite Hexagonal Lanterns
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Art Deco Bronze 3 Lite Hexagonal lanterns
Vintage 1930s French Lanterns
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze 3 Lite Hexagonal Lanterns
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Art Deco Bronze 3 Lite Hexagonal lanterns
Bronze
Sold|$1,600
Elegant Antique Neoclassic French Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Bronze circa 1900 French lantern with rounded glass and finely cast cluster. Diameter is taken
Brass
Large Bronze Hexagonal Italian Lantern, mid 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive hexagonal bronze lantern is Italian made with glass panes. Acorn finials sit at the
Bronze
Sold|$4,400 / item
Set of French Molded Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1940s French clear and textured molded glass lanterns with bronze fittings
Bronze
Sold|$24,500
Monumental Nickel-Plated Bronze Art Deco Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large finely cast nickel-plated bronze Art Deco lantern. The top is a basket of fruit with
Nickel
Sold|$3,200 / set
Pair of Antique Bronze and Glass Lanterns in the French Taste
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of antique bronze and glass lanterns in the Louis XVI style. Both having rose and vine design
Superb and Elegant Gilt Bronze Lantern with Curved Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb and elegant gilt bronze lantern with curved glass panels. France, circa 1910. 4 lights
Bronze
Wonderful Doré Bronze Beveled Glass Filigree Lantern Chandelier Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful petite Doré bronze lantern with multifaceted beveled glass will give off a lovely
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu, Bronze and Fine Star-cut Crystal Lantern circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis 16th Ormolu, Bronze and Fine Star-cut Crystal Lantern circa 1860
Sold|$3,800 / item
1930's French Silver Plated Lantern with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched glass lantern with silver plated bronze fitting.
Bronze
Pair of Polygon Bronze and Glass Antique Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of polygon bronze and glass antique lanterns. A fine pair of bronze lantern chandeliers. Each
19th Century French Glass Globe Lantern with 1 Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Glass Globe lantern with 1 light. recently wired for U.S electricity. For many
Bronze
Sold|$5,800 / set
Pair 6-Light Bronze and Glass Lanterns with Hand Shaped Latches
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of sizable, bronze, Belle Époque style, 6-light lanterns with elegant form. Hexagon shaped
Bronze
Sold|$4,500 / set
Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Three-Light Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair louis XVI style gilt bronze and glass three-light Lanterns.
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Lantern In Gilt Bronze With Four Arms Of Light
Located in BARSAC, FR
Louis XVI style lantern in gilded bronze with four arms of light decorated with garland of pearls
Bronze
Original Christian Liaigre Bronze Japanese Style Lantern from the Mercer Hotel
By Christian Liaigre
Located in North Miami, FL
This over-sized heavy bronze and glass panels Japanese "Takumi" style lantern was custom designed
Bronze
Sold|$5,070
French Bronze Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Bronze lamp with baroque style designs. US wired. Originates from France. Circa, 1900.
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Palatial Empire Doré Bronze Ram's Head Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of palatial Empire doré bronze ram's head lanterns. Finest pair of French gilt bronze lanterns
Sold|$30,000 / set
Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Hanging Wall Lanterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large and interesting pair of late 19th century gilt bronze hanging wall lanterns A circular
Bronze
A Fantastic Art Noveau Gilt-Bronze Mounted Opaline Lantern
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Art Nouveau Gilt-Bronze Mounted Opaline Hanging Lantern with Surrounding Bellflower Style Drops
Sold|$4,503
A cubist lantern
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A strikingly modern cubist lantern in bronze and frosted glass.
Bronze
Sold|$7,500
European Brass Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome brass lantern.
Bronze
Empire Style Bronze Lanterns or Chandeliers Finely Cast With Angel Heads A Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Empire Style Bronze Lanterns or Chandeliers. A finely cast pair of chandeliers with each having
Bronze
Champs-Elysees Hanging Lantern of Copper and Gilt Bronze
Located in Austin, TX
design of a castle in gilt bronze on the crown, fanciful scroll-work in gilt bronze and copper, enclosure
Copper, Ormolu
Art Deco Large Art Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco cast gilt bronze lantern, pendant with large high relief glass shade, circa 1920. One
Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Beveled Glass Vestibule Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XV style hexagonal gilt bronze and beveled glass three light vestibule lantern. Its crown
Ormolu
Antique Gold Bronze Hall Lantern with Finely Cut and Etched Glass, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
This hall lantern would cast a lovely glow in your front hall or entryway. The radiant cut etching
Bronze
Sold|$1,777
Two 1960s Miner's Lanterns
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1960s miner's lanterns in gilded bronze, brass, leather and signed Baccarat glass.
Bronze, Brass
Sold|$5,250 / item
Louis XVI Style Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine & elegant gilt bronze Louis XVI style Lantern. Curved glass panels. Pair available. France
Bronze
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Etched Frosted Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th-early 20th century gilt bronze and etched frosted glass hall lantern Four panels of
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Style Steel and Gilt Brass Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century French Louis XV steel and gilt brass lantern. Beautiful gilt brass with urns
Bronze, Steel
Sold|$5,250
Louis XVI Style Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze Louis XVI style lantern. Curved Glass Panels. Pair available. France
Bronze
Pair of French 1950s Antique Style Wall Lanterns With Eglomise & Curved Glass
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of wall lanterns were made in France in the 1950s and display a richly
Bronze
A large French Ormolu hall lantern in the style of Henri Vian, Paris
By Henri Vian
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large French Ormolu hall lantern in the style of Henri Vian, Paris, late 19th century. Of the
Bronze
Sold|$18,488
19th Century Versailles Lantern
Located in Bagshot, GB
Exceptional 19th century Versailles Antique lantern, all fully restored and with original beveled
Bronze
Charles Edwards Custom French Lantern Pendant Fixture, Mahogany & Nickel, UK
By Charles Edwards
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Edwards Custom French Lantern Pendant fixture, Mahogany & Nickel, UK. This Charles Edwards
Bronze
Sold|$4,500
Antique Chandelier. Lantern Style Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and crystal Versailles type hall fixture, four lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Large Neoclassical Lantern att. to Delisle
Located in New York, NY
DELISLE, att. to Eight branch neoclassical lantern in gunmetal and bronze France, 1950's 19
Bronze
Magnificent Lantern Att. To Genet Michon
Located in New York, NY
FRANCE, 1930's A magnificent lantern in cast glass with bronze and iron mounts.
Bronze, Iron
Late 19th century pair of French gilded lanterns in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful and very elegant pair of French lantern, each with 3 lights inside. With open
Bronze
Sold|$3,423
19th Century Paris Top Crown Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A 19th century lantern of good size and proportions with a crown top.
Bronze
Large Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lantern
Located in Paris, FR
Large early 20th century Louis XVI style lantern, in painted wood and bronze, with five lights
Bronze
Sold|$12,500
Pair of Directoire Cloche lanterns
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pair of French Directoire bronze and glass Cloche lanterns with rams heads, pierced galleries and
Sold|$13,695
A Louis XV Style Lantern
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French gilt bronze lantern with rococo ornament and acanthus scrolls, the base
Sold|$2,602 / set
Pair of 20th Century Castellated Paris Street Lanterns
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive pair of Parisian street lanterns, patinated brass and copper, good, natural verdigris
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Sold|$11,258
Lantern Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI, 3 Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lantern transition Louis XV-Louis XVI, 3 lights, old original gilding. Support of crystals and
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$16,000
Large Neoclassic Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A turn of the century French gilt bronze beaded crystals lantern with bronze fittings and body
Large Entrance Hall Lantern from Château Léoube in Bormes
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental 5-light ormolu entrance hall lantern beautifully designed in Louis XV style. The
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Antique Candelabra Wall Sconce, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is an exceptionally well cast gilt bronze wall sconce in the taste of the Louis XVI period
Bronze
Bronze Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 French repousse bronze light fixture. 28" drop & 16" diameter. Available for viewing at
Bronze
Sold|$1,680
Bouillotte Bronze and Tôle Hanging Lamp, Red
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French hanging Bouillotte three-light lamp with bronze mount and red tôle shade. Is lit with both
Bronze
Sold|$1,250
Fabulous French Gothic Pendant Lanatern
Located in Amarillo, TX
Gothic style lantern originally from a bank in France. Solid bronze and extremely heavy. Six
Bronze
Sold|$5,200 / set
Pair of Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Culver City, CA
France, circa 1930 Decorative bronze wall lanterns with beveled frosted glass panels
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Crystal French Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze & crystal 2-light sconces. Newly wired and ready to install.
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze and Crystals Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A bronze, circa 1900 light fixture with large crystal drops. Interior lights. 30 drop, 18
Sold|$599
Regency Style Glass Bell Jar Pendant
Located in Toronto, ON
This quality vintage decorator French hurricane lantern is made of cast bronze metal and a generous
Bronze
Nice 1930s Lanterne Attributed to Genet & Michon
By Gênet et Michon
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare lanterne in bronze with sanded and carved glass.
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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