French Bronze Hanging Lantern
Sold|$5,900
French Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
A patinated bronze hanging lantern with original bevelled and frosted glass inserts. There is a
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
Sold|$5,900
French Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
A patinated bronze hanging lantern with original bevelled and frosted glass inserts. There is a
Bronze
Sold|$850
French 1920s Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant 1920s four-light bronze and hand bent glass (has small bubbles in the glass copy of 18th
Bronze
Sold|$2,500
French Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful three light hanging lantern. A French fixture from the turn of the century, this piece
Bronze
Sold|$6,785
French Gilded Bronze Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
Large French gilded cast bronze four light antique hall lantern, the four ornate scrolling light
Bronze
Sold|$7,850
French Bronze 'Mazarin' Lantern
Located in London, GB
French Bronze ‘Mazarin’ Lantern with Bevelled Glass Panels. Decorative chain, with links in keeping
Sold|$13,100
French oval Bronze lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and elegant 19th century French oval design Bronze lantern. Having a four stem central light
Sold|$950
French 1930s Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant three light 1930s bronze and clear curved glass panel lantern. Height fully installed with
Sold|$10,400
French Neo-Classical Large Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
French Neo-Classical Large Bronze Lantern with Light Fitment and Ceiling Rose c.1930. 48 inch drop
Bronze
French Renaissance Revival bronze hanging lantern
Located in Kensington, MD
French Renaissance Revival bronze 3-light hanging lantern with six beveled glass panels. Bronze
Bronze
Sold|$5,450
Bronze Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Louis XIV Style Bronze Lantern. Third Quarter , 19th Century. Wired.
Bronze
Sold|$2,500
1930's French Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
A simple yet elegant piece, this four light hanging lantern fixture is made of solid bronze and
Bronze
Sold|$5,400
Bronze, bevelled glass lantern from France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze 4 candle lantern with bevelled glass. To see more items from Foxglove
Bronze
Sold|$2,673
French Bronze Gasolier Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
£1,350 A French cast bronze single light antique gasolier lantern, the single light fitting
Bronze
Sold|$4,200
Large French Hexagonal Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome French hanging lantern of bronze and glass featuring a hexagonal body and six candle
Bronze
Sold|$9,500
French Louis Xv Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Natchez, MS
French Bronze Louis XV Hall Lantern with curved glass panels
Bronze
Sold|$5,600
Bronze Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A hanging bronze and iron Lantern with rounded glass panels one of which opens for bulb change
Bronze, Iron
Sold|$2,200
Bronze lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century bronze lantern with 4 lights.
Bronze
Sold|$5,414
Large French Gilded Bronze Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four ornate scrolling light
Bronze
Sold|$6,785
French Large Gilded Bronze Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four ornate scrolling light
Bronze
Sold|$2,673
French Bronze Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the six glass panels held
Bronze
Sold|$7,850
Bronze lantern
Located in Santa Monica, CA
intricate bronze details with frosted glass with Greek keys design
Bronze
Sold|$6,850
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Natchez, MS
19th century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze lantern with curved glass panels. The wave pattern
Bronze
Sold|$1,900
French Art Deco Bronze Lantern
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
A French Art Deco lantern with opaque white glass panels and a bronze frame. The frame has an
Sold|$8,950
French Art Deco Bronze lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional quality French Art Deco Bronze hanging lantern with Greek scroll design and four
French Bronze Four-Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French bronze four-light square hall lantern, the four-light fittings surrounded by four
Bronze
Sold|$1,600
French 1920's Bronze and Crystal Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful Champaign color crystal and bronze Lantern. Professionally rewired and ready for
Crystal, Bronze
French Large Bronze Triple-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the shaped bevelled glass
Bronze
Sold|$850
1930s Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
This beautiful bronze lantern was made in France during the 1930s. The lantern features elegant
Bronze
French 19th Century Large Dore Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Late 19th century large dore bronze lantern with four lights. Total height with two links of fully
Bronze
Sold|$4,500
Beautiful Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Made in France during the early 20th century, this bronze lantern is exceptionally beautiful. Four
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Five-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze five-light antique hall lantern, the shaped glass panels held
Bronze
French Pair of Gilded Bronze Antique Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the reeded bulbous candle
Bronze
Sold|$16,450 / set
French Large Pair of Bronze Antique Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A large pair of French gilded cast bronze four light antique hall lanterns, the four scrolling
Bronze
Sold|$13,708
French Gilded Pair of Bronze Antique Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A French large pair of gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lanterns, the four scrolling
Bronze
Sold|$850
Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
French, four-light gilt bronze lantern.
Bronze
Sold|$17,478
French Bronze Four-Light Large Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French dark gilded cast bronze four light candle antique lantern, the shaped glass panels
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Six-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French large gilded bronze six-light antique hall lantern, the six ornate leaf scrolling light
Bronze
Sold|$2,200
French Bronze and Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six panel French hanging light with ornate cast swags and appliques. Pressed glass panels.
Brass, Iron
French Gilt Bronze Octagonal Versailles Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French Louis XIV style gilded bronze and molded glass Versailles single light octagonal antique
Bronze
Sold|$828
Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Fossano, IT
Gilt bronze lantern with 4 lights. The lantern is large 27 cm, is height 75 cm with the chain and
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four-light fittings surrounded by
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
A gilt bronze hall lantern created in France during the early 1900s has pebbled glass and an
Bronze
Sold|$828
Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Fossano, IT
Gilt bronze lantern with 3 lights and with palms decoration. The glass is a unique circular glass.
Bronze
Sold|$2,995
Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze lanterns from Paris. Needs rewiring. 2 Available. To see more items from
French Large Gilded Bronze Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French large gilded bronze four light convex antique lantern, the four scrolling light fittings
Bronze
French Large Gilded Bronze Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French large gilded bronze four light convex antique lantern, the four scrolling light fittings
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Triple Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Four-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
Lovely French gilded bronze four-light antique lantern, the four convex shaped glass panels held
Bronze
French 19th Century Bronze Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings with leaf
Bronze
French Large Gilded Bronze Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
Large French gilded cast bronze four light antique hall lantern, the four ornate scrolling light
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Four-Light Convex Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French faded gilded bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four scrolling light fittings
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze 4-Light Antique Convex Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four scrolling arms with millgrain
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Small Gilt-Bronze Lantern
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French Louis XVI style small gilt bronze Lantern. A decorative small gilt bronze lantern in the
Bronze
French 19th Century Opalescent Glass and Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous 19th century electrified gas lantern. Made in France with beautiful hand blow opalescent
Bronze
Sold|$4,400
Traditional Bronze Lantern
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
classic curved glass French Style lantern in bronze with glass accross the bottom also
Bronze
Sold|$3,600
Dore Bronze Bell Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Dore Bronze and acid etched frosted glass bell lantern
Bronze
Sold|$5,414 / set
French Pair of Gilded Bronze Convex Hall Lanterns
By Lucian Gau
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lanterns, the bulbous candle sconces
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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