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
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
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
Wonderful French Verde Patinated Bronze Beveled Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French Verde patina bronze and four-panel beveled glass lantern pendent fixture
Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze-Mounted Etched Lantern Neoclassical Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Empire dore bronze mounted etched glass bell jar form lantern fixture. Wonderful etched reed
Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze & Crystal Glass Bell Jar Tassel Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt tassel bronze and clear crystal/glass bell jar form lantern fixture pendant.
Bronze
Elegant French Etched Glass & Bronze Filigree Draped Chandelier Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Simple, elegant doré bronze chandelier with original curved frosted glass that is beautifully
Bronze
French Regency Gilt Bronze Crystal Prism Four-Light Lantern or Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind Regency style long clear and amethyst faceted crystal prism lantern, France, 1910-1920
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Louis XVI Regency Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant bronze four-light lanterns with etched bronze trim on top and bottom of the lantern
Bronze
Wonderful French Doré Bronze Curved Glass Panels Louis XVI Lantern Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze four-light lantern fixture with etched ribbed bronze trim and inset curved
Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze & Crystal French Rococo Pendant Lantern Chandelier C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pendant chandelier offers cast and gilt bronze frame with crystal panes in lantern form
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Torchieres Sconces, Wall Lanterns, France Late 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of superb bronze torchieres sconces, wall lanterns richly decorated with fine details, canopy
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Cylinder Lantern Pendant, circa 1940
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
French gilt bronze and etched glass cylinder lantern, chandelier, pendant in Art Nouveau style
Bronze
Pair of Bronze French Table Lamps in the Form of Street Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual bronze table lamps. France, c1930s. In the form of street lanterns
Bronze
Very Fine Quality Large French Louis XVI Style Bronze Four-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A very fine quality large French Louis XVI style bronze four-light lantern. Missing glass panels
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Cut Clear Glass Lantern, Hall Pendant, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely French Art Deco period bronze and cut glass hall lantern, France, 1910-1920. Bronze
Bronze
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Curved Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze read & x pattern Regency / Empire style curved glass panel lantern
Bronze
Wonderful French Semi Flush Mount Bronze Glass Bell Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French style semi flush mount bronze & glass bell jar form lantern chandelier fixture
Bronze
French Art Deco Clear Glass Old Bronze Three-Light Lantern, 1920-1929
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Elegant Art Deco cylindrical clear glass lantern, France, 1920-1929. Mounts of old bronze with a
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Arched Crystal Gilt Bronze Three-Light Lanterns
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of fine antique Art Deco bronze doré and crystal lanterns, France, early 20th century
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid
Bronze
Large French Empire Fire Gilded Bronze Cut Glass Four-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze
Bronze
French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Cut Glass 3-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique large French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass
Metal, Bronze
French Art Nouveau & Art Deco Gilt Bronze Crystal Fringe Chandelier Lantern 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau or Art Deco gilt bronze lantern and clear art crystal straw
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Cut Glass Pendant Hall Lamp Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI Style bronze pendant ceiling light or lantern. This beautiful pendant lamp
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Faceted Crystal Five-Light Chandeliers or Lanterns
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
lanterns, France 1880-1890. Richly decotate with swags and crystal hangings. In fine antique condition
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Bow Gilt Doré Bronze and Frosted Art Glass Chandelier Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful three-light gilt bronze floral and beautiful frosted glass chandelier lantern. The gilt
Bronze
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Chandelier or Lantern, 1920-1929
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal ball shape four-light chandelier or lantern, France, 1930
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Fire Gilded Bronze Cut Glass Four-Light Lantern/Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze
Bronze
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Crystal Three-Light Chandelier or Lantern, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern with a three-light central
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Cut Glass 3-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique large French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass
Metal, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilt Bronze Pink Glass Fringe Chandelier or Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded bronze lantern and pink glass straw fringe, 2
Bronze
Antique French Hanging Lantern or Chandler
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant antique lantern made of twisted copper, brass columns and bronze top plate and crown. The
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Sold|$34,236
Large Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
This hall lantern has been exquisitely crafted from glass and gilt bronze (ormolu). The piece will
Ormolu, Bronze
Sold|$5,800
Louis XVI Style Bronze Six Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style French 20th century bronze six light lantern. Stock Number: L424
Pair of Bronze and Crystal Lanterns. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French patinated bronze light fixtures with molded glass leaves and flowers. Four
Bronze
Sold|$17,500
Pair of Gilt Bronze Sconces with Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very unusual pair of gilt bronze sconces with lanterns.
Ormolu
Empire Style Pendant Bronze and Glass Lantern, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large Art Nouveau one light bronze pendant, circa 1900s. Socket: One x e27 (Edison) for standard
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Bronze and Brass Hall Lamp Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XVI style bronze and brass hall lamp with oviform frosted and beautifully cut glass shade
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Bronze Cut Crystal Lantern Hanging Pendant Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful bronze & cut crystal lantern hanging pendant light fixture engraved starburst pattern
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Hanging Lantern Hall Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style bronze, brass, and frosted crackled glass hall lantern, ceiling lamp from
Bronze, Brass
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern with Porcelain Floral Decorations
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a spectacular Louis XV style bronze chandelier in lantern-form with varying porcelain
Bronze
Unusual Pair of Lantern Form Bronze Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of lantern form bronze wall light sconces.
French Louis XIV “Versailles” Style Hanging Lantern Hall Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French Louis XIV “Versailles” style bronze and clear glass hall lantern, ceiling lamp
Bronze
French Louis XIV “Versailles” Style Hanging Lantern Hall Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XIV “Versailles” style bronze and frosted cut-glass hall lantern, ceiling lamp from
Bronze
Ormolu Dore Gilt Bronze Swag Crest Four-Light Rounded Glass Lantern Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French ormolu-mounted doré gilt bronze floral swag and crest top four-light rounded
Bronze
Pair of Midcentury Art Moderne Patinated Bronze & Frosted Glass Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Moderne sconces were realized in France, circa 1950. They feature
Bronze
Antique Extra Large Gothic Revival Bronze & Glass, Church Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and extra large, hexagonal design, pure Gothic, six-light lantern. If you are a
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Louis XVI Style Brass and Bronze Hall Lamp Lantern with Eagle
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XVI Style brass and bronze hall lamp with oviform frosted cut-glass shade decorated with
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Vintage Cast and Chased Polished Bronze Louis XV Style Lanterns
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of lanterns made in the Louis XV style come from France and were made circa 1950. Cast
Bronze
Lecoultre Rue De La Paix Lantern Table Desk Clock 8 Day Movement, 1960s Bronze
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid bronze body (heavy turned bronze) Lecoultre Rue De La Paix lantern city street clock.
Bronze
Stylish Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Girl with Lantern Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
lantern and looking at it in fascination is an absolute joy to own and look at. This small but impressive
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Bronze Brass and Frosted Cut-Glass Hall Lamp Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XVI style bronze and brass hall lamp from the 1920s with oviform frosted glass shade
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Candle Lanterns by Baccarat France, Made for the Russian Market
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Three late 19th or early 20th century glass Lanterns by Baccarat France, all signed in the bottom
Crystal, Bronze
Red Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat France, Depicting Birds, circa 1890
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century glass lantern by Baccarat France, signed in the bottom with
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$6,277
19th Century Ovoid Lantern in Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
This ovoid lantern in Ormolu and crystal is crafted in an exuberant, Louis XV-inspired design. The
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Trio Cut Glass Coach Light Pendant Lanterns
Located in Asheville, NC
Three coach lantern pendants in the Louis style with cut-glass and Ormalou.
Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Style Beaded Crystal Lantern Fixture
Located in Montreal, QC
an unusual form, particularly since the bronze mounting frames are applied with rams' heads. It is
Crystal, Bronze
French Eight-Light Chandelier with Multi-Form Pendants
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a romantic lantern-form French bronze eight-light chandelier, with a variety of glass
Iron
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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