19th c. Bronze Lantern
Sold|$3,950
19th c. Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
A simple yet elegant four light fixture. Crafted in France during the 1800's, this hanging lantern
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
Sold|$3,950
19th c. Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
A simple yet elegant four light fixture. Crafted in France during the 1800's, this hanging lantern
Bronze
Sold|$1,200
1930's Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Originally crafted in France during the 1930's, this beautiful bronze lantern is filled with
Bronze
Sold|$2,400
Bronze and copper lanterns
Located in Westport, CT
Bronze lanterns with copper tops and bronze finial
Bronze, Copper
Sold|$12,500
LOUIS XVI BRONZE LANTERN
Located in Natchez, MS
Louis XVI Bronze and glass Lantern
Bronze
Sold|$1,800
19th Century Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
HAND MADE FOUR PANELS BRONZE LANTERN WITH FOUR CANDLE LIGHTS
Bronze
Sold|$3,950
Elegant Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fabulous four-panel gilt bronze lantern. This French four-light lantern is truly timeless and
Bronze
Sold|$5,800
Round bronze hanging lantern
Located in Boston, MA
A large scale round bronze hanging lantern with etched glass. Needs electrification.
Bronze
Sold|$8,910
A large bronze lantern
Located in London, GB
A large patinated bronze Neoclassical drum lantern, the high quality cast thick bronze body
Bronze
Sold|$7,000
Pair of bronze lanterns
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Tall French hall lanterns with bent glass
Bronze
French Antique Chinoiserie style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Antique Chinoiserie style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Sold|$5,080
A pair of French bronze hall lanterns
Located in Jersey City, NJ
exquisite glass and bronze hall lanterns.
Sold|$695
French 1950s Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
This beautiful piece is a three light 1950's bronze hanging lantern with a single slender glass
Bronze
French Large Pair of Bronze Four-Light Antique Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A very large pair of French gilded cast bronze four light antique hall lanterns, the four scrolling
Bronze
Sold|$2,400
Bronze Four-Light Lantern
Located in Oakville, ON
Lovely handcrafted bronze lanterns rewired with USA standard. There are 6 feet of wire and chain
Bronze
French Large Gilded Bronze 6-Light Convex Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French large gilded bronze six light convex antique lantern, the six scrolling light fittings
Bronze
Sold|$13,674 / set
French Large Pair of Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A French large pair of gilded bronze four light antique convex hall lanterns, the four scrolling
Bronze
French Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A silvered bronze and glass French Art Deco Hanging Lantern, the frosted and molded glass
Bronze
Sold|$2,880
bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
bronze French hall lantern with arrows,wired
French Gilded Bronze Triple Light Antique Convex Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three ornate light fittings with
Bronze
Sold|$6,500
French 19 Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
FRENCH 19 C LANTERN ORIGINALLY WAS CANDEL LIGHT WITH FOUR 60 W LIGHT
Bronze
Sold|$4,200
bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Finely crafted bronze lantern
Sold|$2,400
Bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
delicate bronze hall lantern,wired
Sold|$5,800
Bronze Lantern
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
fine gilt bronze french style lantern with curved glass and hinged bottom with glass also. All the
Sold|$3,750
Dore Bronze & Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical style dore bronze and glass hanging lantern, a circular top plate with four chains
Bronze
Sold
A French Lantern
Located in London, GB
A FRENCH PARISIAN STREET LANTERN
Bronze, Copper
Sold|$2,400
Bronze Parisian Lantern
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Bronze Lantern with an old globe Needs to be american wired
Sold|$2,500
Bronze and glass Hall Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
Bronze and glass hall lantern French 1930's. Great patina needs rewiring. Chain can be elongated.
Bronze
Sold|$4,200
Good quality bronze hall lantern
Located in Toronto, ON
Fine quality bronze hexangonal hall lantern
Bronze
Sold|$1,850
Antique French Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French lantern with single light. New glass in distressed seeded style. Hangs from a pully
Iron, Bronze
Sold|$1,950
Bronze lantern by Atelier Petittot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Fairfax, VA
Simple but elegant 3 light bronze lantern by Atelier Petittot.
Bronze
Sold|$750
Bronze and Stained Glass Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Featuring gorgeous examples of multicolored stained glass, this lantern is a beautiful 19 century
Bronze
Sold|$4,500
Bronze and Amber Glass Lantern
Located in Aspen, CO
Striking vintage bronze lantern with original amber glass. Beautiful metal-work. Re-wired for the
Bronze
Sold|$3,500
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant pair of gilt bronze and smoked glass lanterns. Provenance: villa on the French
Bronze
Outstanding Large 19th Century French Bronze and Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant and of large proportions, 19th century bronze and cast iron lantern with its
Bronze, Iron
Antique Iron and Bronze French Carriage Entrance Lantern with Glass
Located in Houston, TX
This antique iron and bronze French carriage entrance lantern is special due to it's size. It is
Bronze, Iron
Sold|$7,200
18 th Century Bronze Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large hanging bronze lantern with 4 round glass panels one of which opens for bulb change. The
Bronze
Sold|$30,785
French Rococo Lantern
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful Rococo lantern was made in Paris, circa 1750. Provenance: The estate of a Swedish
Bronze
Sold|$13,366 / set
French Pair Of Large Gilded Bronze Convex Antique Hall Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of large gilded bronze four light convex antique lanterns, the four scrolling light
Bronze
Sold|$4,500
Pair 19th c. French Tole and Bronze Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th c. French tole and bronze lanterns. Bronze top has oxidized. Detailed cut work on top
Metal
Sold|$3,000
antique French hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Classic bronze French hall lantern with cross hatch detailing
Bronze
French Large Gilded Bronze Four-Light Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
Large French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four ornate scrolling light
Bronze
20th Century French Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern Louis XV Style
Located in Raalte, NL
Gilded bronze French hall lantern with three lights and adorned with various appliqués Louis XV
Bronze
Sold|$2,950
19th c. French Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Crafted in France during the 19th century, this elegant bronze lantern features five-panels of
Bronze
French Blue Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
French glass and gilt bronze hanging light fixture, may also be used as a table lamp.
Ormolu
Sold|$8,800
Large scale six sided bronze lantern
Located in Boston, MA
A wonderful large scale Louis XVI style bronze lantern with a scrolled arched top and surmounted by
Bronze
Sold|$19,500
Monumental Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
French Large Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Lantern with associated 6 sconce candleholder
Sold|$2,400
antique bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
French bronze hall lantern with beautiful decorative elements.Wired
Sold|$1,950
French Stained Glass Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful four panels bronze lantern. Each panel consist of color, painted and beveled glass which
Bronze
Sold|$3,240
antique bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
classic bronze lantern with glass inserts.Wired
Sold|$3,000
antique bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
classic French hall lantern with detailing on the sides
Sold|$3,048
Antique Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
classic French hall lantern with delicate detailing.18"length is upto the ring then there is extra
Sold|$2,540
antique bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
stylish French hall lantern in gold and black.Wired
Sold|$1,900
19th Century Bronze Art Nouveau Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Made in France during the 19th century, this beautiful hanging lantern is a true testament to the
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze 4-Light Antique Convex Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four scrolling arms with
19th Century French Neoclassical Hall Lantern, Crystal, Rock Crystal Gilt Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
A very fine French neoclassical hall lantern in gilt bronze, crystal and all elements in rock
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$3,600
French hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
fabulous French bronze hall lantern with unique embellishments.Wired
Sold|$6,500
A Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in Riverdale, NY
the central tear-drop form frame inset with bevelled glass panels and cast with grotesque masks, bellflowers and pierced with foliate scrolls ending in an elaborately cast foliate fi...
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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