Black Patinated Bronze Lantern
Sold|$2,250
Black Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
4 lights with 3 addtional internal lights
Sold|$2,250
Black Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
4 lights with 3 addtional internal lights
Sold|$7,290
Louis XVI bronze lantern, circa 1920's
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XVI bronze lantern, circa 1920's
Bronze
Sold|$5,750
Art Deco Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Ceiling Mount , 3 Available
Metal
Sold|$3,779
French Gilded Antique Convex Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze triple candle sconce antique hall lantern, the three scrolling
Bronze
Sold|$8,500
Impressive Copper, Bronze & Silver Lantern
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Copper, Bronze and Silver metals mixed in an unusual lantern, with four electrified arms (Chain
Sold|$2,900
Very fine bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hall lantern with delicate decorative work on top band
French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Pentagonal Lantern Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze Louis XV style pentagonal lantern. Decorated with three rows of hanging cut glass drops
Ormolu
Sold|$3,480
exquisitely curved bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
classic flourishes to a jewel of a fixture in bronze with glass.Wired
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern. French Late 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style gilt bronze hall lantern in the neoclassical taste. The round glass lantern divided
Sold|$2,700
Pair 19th C. Bronze/Iron Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Mid 19th Century French Bronze & Iron Lanterns (height given includes canopy/link)
A fine Louis XV pentagonal gilt bronze lantern, French, 18th c
Located in New York, NY
A fine Louis XV pentagonal gilt bronze lantern, French, 18th century, 3 lights, wired for
Ormolu
Sold|$3,500
French 1930s Large Glass Rodes Lanterns
Located in Fairfax, VA
Large solid glass rods housed in French Art Deco bronze frame lantern. Total of four-light 60watts
Bronze
Sold|$6,000
pair of antique bronze hall lanterns
Located in Jersey City, NJ
handsome pair of bronze hall lanterns,sold separately
Sold|$3,985
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A fine cast and chiseled French gilt bronze Lantern, the corners with tassels and main panels with
Sold|$1,924
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good, circular, continental gilt bronze Lantern, the central hanging section with four upright
Sold|$6,800
19th Century French Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
Sophisticated French bronze mounted bell Jar is circa 1840. The crystal bell jar is hanging from a
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$950
French Bronze Lanters
Located in Fairfax, VA
Made in France during the 1930s, this bronze lantern is exceptionally beautiful. Three candelabra
Bronze
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Lanterns, ca. 1870
Located in New York, NY
SET OF ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILT BRONZE & CUT GLASS OCTAGONAL FORM MULTI LIGHT LANTERNS OF
Ormolu
French Gilded Four-Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A quality French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the reeded bulbous candle
Bronze
French Gilded Four-Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the reeded bulbous candle sconces
Bronze
French Gilded Four-Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze four light antique hall lantern, the scrolling arms with millgrain
Bronze
French Gilded Triple Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the bulbous candle sconces
Bronze
French Empire Gilded Four-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French large gilded bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four scrolling green enameled
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Copper Lanterns with Curved Glass Panels
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Bronze and Copper Lanterns with curved glass panels, French circa 1870, recently re-wired
Bronze, Copper
Fabulous Louis XV style Silvered Bronze Four Light Lantern (A1584)
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous Louis XV style Silvered Bronze four-light Lantern. Typically you find this style lantern
Bronze
Sold|$16,630
Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
French Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern with five arch topped sides decorated with leaves and
Ormolu
Sold|$2,967
Large Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze Lantern
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large Louis XV style gilded bronze lantern.
Brass
Sold|$7,500
Louis XV Style Hexagonal Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Inset panels of colorless glass
Metal
French 19th Century Gilded Rococo Single Light Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
An ornate French gilded cast bronze single light antique hall lantern, the inverted light
Bronze
Sold|$3,200
French 19th Century Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Made in France during 19th century, this elegant five-panel five-light gilt bronze electrified
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze and Glass 'Versailles' Hall Lantern
Located in Antwerp, BE
A late 19th century French bronze and glass 'Versailles' hall lantern with original patina of
Sold|$950
Tulip-Shaped Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Tulip shaped lantern composed of bronze and glass. The bottom of the lantern is capped by a leafy
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Patinated Bronze Hall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 20th century patinated bronze hall lanterns, each having a pagoda roof with foliate
Sold|$5,950
Pair of Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of circa 1900 gilt bronze and glass lanterns.
Bronze
Sold|$9,500
Louis XVI style lantern
Located in Boston, MA
A large scale Louis XVI style lantern in a dark bronze finish. Needs electrification.
Bronze
Sold|$3,900
Antique French bronze 3-light chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze 3-light chandelier
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Lantern
Located in London, GB
Decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves, and bunched grapes under each corner and under the central pendant. Electrified for the UK with three bulbs.
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Five-Light French Brass Lantern
Located in Raalte, NL
French bronze five-light hall lantern from the 1950s-1960s with cardboard candle sleeves and all
Brass
Sold|$6,500
Louis XVI Style Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful 4-light Louis XVI Style Lantern with three curved panes of glass. The circular lantern
Bronze
Sold|$11,500
Louis XVI Style Hall Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XVI Style Electrified Bronze Hall Lantern with a darkened patina & beautiful detail in all of
Bronze
Sold|$11,276
End of 19th Century Lantern
Located in Paris, FR
End of 19th century lantern in alabaster, with gilt bronze fittings.
Alabaster, Bronze
1950 Lantern Directoire Style in Silvered Bronze by Maison Jansen H 160 D 70 cm
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Big lantern from Maison Jansen in silvered bronze, height without the chain 160 cms, nine lamps
Bronze
Sold|$5,500
19th c. Hanging Lantern Fixture
Located in Fairfax, VA
This is a beautiful 19th c. bronze lantern that has been electrified to be enjoyed in a more modern
Bronze
Sold|$2,400
small hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
French bronze hall lantern detailing
Sold|$1,400
1930's Hanging Lantern by Petitot
Located in Fairfax, VA
Originally crafted in France during the 1930's, this lantern was made by the world renowned artists
Bronze
Large Handsome French Bronze Fixture
Located in Wainscott, NY
Beautifully Design Heavy Leaded Bevel Glass Oversized Bronze Fixture, Nine Lights on two tiers
Sold|$4,200
ANTIQUE BRASS HANGING LANTERN OR CHANDELIER
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
BEAUTIFULL DETAILED WORK
Bronze
Rare Hermes Lantern light by Dupre Lafon
Located in New York, NY
Rare Hermes lantern design by Dupre Lafon who was considered on the most important designers of the
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$83,090 / set
Pair of Rock Crystal Lanterns by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
crystal lighting is made in France. The fixture, the chain and the canopy of this rock crystal lantern
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$4,200
bronze llantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
lantern
Patinated Bronze and Copper Decorated with Creatures
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 19th Century bronze and copper lantern decorated with shells, starfish, crabs, butterflies
Metal
Sold|$3,500
Bagues hanging light fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
Hanging light fixture signed Bagues Paris. 39" height, to top of finial. 12"width
Bronze
Art Nouveau Ceiling Light by Adrien Godien
Located in Stamford, CT
Cast bronze Art Nouveau ceiling light by Adrien Godien, circa 1890-1949. The piece is completely
Bronze
Sold|$2,680
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|$5,200
French Bronze and Glass Hanging Bell Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
French bronze and glass hanging bell lantern. Three ram's heads on supporting ring.
Bronze
Sold|$13,401
French Gilded Pair of Bronze Antique Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
French large pair of gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lanterns, the four scrolling light
Bronze
French Bronze and Opalescent Glass Lantern/ Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful bronze frame with opalescent glass shade chandelier - 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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