Pair French 19th C. Ormolu Bronze Glass “Versailles” Style Lanterns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair French 19th C. Ormolu Bronze Glass “Versailles” Style Lanterns Pair of exquisite hanging
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns
Ormolu
Pair French 19th C. Ormolu Bronze Glass “Versailles” Style Lanterns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair French 19th C. Ormolu Bronze Glass “Versailles” Style Lanterns Pair of exquisite hanging
Ormolu
Pair French Louis XVI Style Bronze Clear Crystal Glass Four-Light Lanterns
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful pair of Louis XVI style old bronze lanterns with a central four-light candelabra
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Regency Large French Multi Panel Gilt Bronze Six-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large six-light lantern with multiple glass panels that diffuse the light. Acanthus
Bronze
Pair of Superb French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Glass Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of superb and very unique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted multi light glass
Bronze
Wonderful French Neoclassical Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful etched design surround the rim and matching canopy. The beautiful cut-glass lantern
French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French early 20th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style three
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Gilt Bronze and Beveled Glass Three-Light Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement in your entryway or powder room with this elegant Louis XV hexagonal lantern
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Two-Light Lanterns Chandeliers
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Empire style cast gilt bronze two-light candelabra lanterns with cut glass cylindrical
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Three-Light Lantern with Glass Panels and Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bronze three-light circular lantern from the early 19th century, with
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Clear Cut Glass, Bronze and Brass Lantern with Cherubs
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XIV-style hanging hall lantern from the 1930s made of clear-cut glass, bronze, and
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$18,488
Large Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good scale pair of French gilt bronze lanterns of exceptional quality c.1950.
Sold|$26,000
A Pair of Belle Epoque Bronze Hanging Lanterns
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of superb belle epoque bronze hanging lanterns with fluted bronze bodies and laurel wreath
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilded Bronze Glass Lantern
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fine quality Louis XVI style interior lantern adds the perfect touch of class to a hallway or
Bronze
Large Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Cylindrical Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI style gilt bronze cylindrical hall lantern, the substantial cast bracket supports with
Bronze
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Six Light Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An early 20th century gilt bronze six light lantern Hexagonal shaped with “S” shaped crown and a
Bronze
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An early 20th century gilt bronze and glass lantern with wonderful gilt bronze designs, three
Bronze
Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six-Light Street Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six Light Street Lantern Of Hexagonal form with winged
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze and Etched Glass Four-Light Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
lanterns, crafted in France, circa 1880, the lanterns have a Classic round shape with four lights newly
Bronze
Antique Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique French Louis XV style bronze lantern. This traditional form is found often in French
Bronze
Wonderful Gothic Bronze Figural Lantern with Amber Glass Attributed Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gothic bronze with a incredible green patina lantern with 4 male figures sitting
Bronze
Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut Glass Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Heavy, large Recency syle thee-light lantern, France circa 1870 - 1880. This lantern is of solid
Brass, Bronze
Elegant Gilt Bronze Beveled Panel Glass Lantern Filigree Canopy Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Gilt bronze lantern with beveled panel glass and filigree canopy. Measures: 17" x 8".
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Octagonal Versailles Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XIV style gilt bronze and beveled glass octagonal four-light Versailles lantern, the corona
Ormolu
Pair of Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze Faceted Glass Lanterns
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of heavy, large Regency style thee-light lanterns, France, circa 1870-1880. The lanterns are
Brass, Bronze
Outstanding Set of Four 19th Century Bronze Green Leaded Glass Lanterns
Located in Roslyn, NY
Outstanding set of four 19th century bronze green leaded glass lanterns exterior sconces. We are
Bronze
Louis XVI Style, Large Hanging Lanterns, Dore Bronze, Etched Glass, Rams Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style monumental doré bronze ram's head etched glass lanterns. These spectacular
Bronze
Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Long Faceted Crystal Rods Chandelier or Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Nouveau period solid bronze with long faceted crystal rods pendant, France, early 20th century
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Five-Light Lantern Chandelier Porcelain Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
This very delicately detailed porcelain flower French bronze lantern has four arms and a light in
Bronze
Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Brass and Cathedral Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
the hook inside the height adjustable canopy, mounting this lantern tight to your ceiling can be done
Brass
Fine Gilt Bronze Petite Readed X-Pattern Louis XVI Curved Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine gilt bronze petite readed x-pattern Louis XVI style curved blown glass lantern fixture
Bronze
Pair of Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze Cut-Glass Three-Light Lanterns
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of heavy, large Regency style thee-light lanterns, France, circa 1870-1880. Solid bronze and
Brass, Bronze
Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze and Bevelled Glass Versailles Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XIV style octagonal gilt bronze three-light Versailles lantern with four levels of graduated
Ormolu
Sold|$1,850
Cylindrical Regency Foliate Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
This French Regency style lantern is truly magnificent. The details and shapes of the body, made
Bronze
French Art Deco Old Brass and Clear Glass Three-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco old brass lantern with six clear glass panels, France, 1930-1939. The lantern is in very
Brass
French 18th Century Style Copper Lanterns from the Original French Blueprints
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French 18th century style copper lanterns, recently hand-made by one of our craftsmen in Chicago
Copper
French Renaissance God Lamp 16th Century in Bronze
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Exceptional bronze god lamp of the French Renaissance, 16th century The whole lamp is entirely
Bronze
Sold|$2,370
Art Deco Lantern Signed Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco Lantern signed Perzel Lantern, entrance light around 1940 structure in gilded brass
Alabaster, Bronze
Sold|$3,900
Louis XVI Style Four-Light Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XVI style four-light bronze and bent glass four-panel lantern; recently rewired.
Bronze
Sold|$12,000
Pair of Monumental Art Deco Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Art Deco hanging lantern chandeliers. Each lantern has 22 glass insert strips
Bronze
French Bouillotte Bronze and Tôle Lamp, Three Light, Red
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Bouillotte three-light lamp with bronze mount and red tôle shade. Is lit with both candle
Bronze, Tôle
20th Brass & Beveled Glass Hexagonal Pendant Lantern
Located in Miami, FL
1970s hexagon shaped pendant lantern with beveled glass with brass hardware.
Brass, Bronze
Directoire Gilded Bronze and Glass French Chandelier after Fontana Arte, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Two-light chandelier in enameled gilded bronze and Directoire style glass. This item is in the
Crystal, Bronze
Country French 19th Century Gasolier, Converted for Electricity
Located in New Orleans, LA
Made in 19th century France, this hexagonal lantern was originally fitted for gas. The original gas
Bronze, Iron, Tin
French Art Nouveau Bronze Lantern Table Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Lovely Art Nouveau solid bronze lantern table lamp with a brass and glass lantern shade, France
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Lantern Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and diamond cut crystal neoclassical or Empire ormolu-mounted Lantern
Crystal, Bronze
French Bronze and Cut Clear Glass Round Hanging Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
French bronze, brass and cut clear glass round hanging lantern from circa the 1920s. This adorable
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$6,500
Antique French Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Bronze lantern; French; from around “Opera Garnier” in Paris. It was originally lit with gas. This
Bronze
Antique Bronze Ceiling Lantern/Chandelier Etched Glass Panels, France, 1900
Located in Bastogne, BE
. Decorate your ceiling with this lovely bronze lantern from the early 20th century. Manufactured in France
Bronze
Fine French Neoclassical Bronze Empire Octagonal Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French neoclassical bronze Empire octagonal glass panel 4 candelabra light lantern fixture
Bronze
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Pagoda Chinoiserie Octagonal Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French gilt bronze pagoda 6 panel Chinoiserie octagonal glass lantern fixture, rewired
Bronze
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Pagoda Chinoiserie Octagonal Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Pagoda 6 Panel Chinoiserie Octagonal Glass Lantern Fixture, Rewired
Bronze
Large French Three-Light Beveled Glass and Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very impressive French beveled glass and bronze lantern decorated with bronze heads, from circa the
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Filigree Beveled Panel Glass Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French bronze filigree beveled panel glass lantern chandelier fixture with three lights
Bronze
Antique Ceiling Lantern Chandelier in Glass And Bronze, France 1920s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique Cylindrical Lantern from France. Made Of hand engraved Glass And Bronze, Circa 1920s
Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Bent Glass Petite Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire neoclassical ormolu bronze and bent glass 3 candelabra light lantern
Bronze, Ormolu
Outstanding French Dore Bronze Filigree Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
By François Linke
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French dore bronze filigree Louis XV style lantern chandelier with 4 candelabra
Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Original Milk Curved Glass Chandelier Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful gilt bronze crown highlights the beautiful curves of the original milk glass lantern
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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