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Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern

Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt bronze Hexagonal form Lantern with cut glass panels.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Bronze Readed & X Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels
Wonderful French Bronze Readed & X Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels

Wonderful French Bronze Readed & X Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French bronze readed & X pattern, Louis XVI style lantern fixture having 3 curved glass panels and on the interior a rewired with new sockets 3 candelabra light clust...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Lanterns Crystal and Bronze
Pair of Lanterns Crystal and Bronze

Pair of Lanterns Crystal and Bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very beautiful pair of lanterns Louis XVI style, crystal and bronze finely executed, very rare in this shape and surely executed by a very great parisian bronzier of his time.

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19thc French Louis XVI Bronze w/ Crystal Versaille Ceiling Lantern attr Baccarat
19thc French Louis XVI Bronze w/ Crystal Versaille Ceiling Lantern attr Baccarat

19thc French Louis XVI Bronze w/ Crystal Versaille Ceiling Lantern attr Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1880 French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze "Versaille" Hanging Ceiling Fixture/ Chandelier. The bronze work detail is amazing. This piece has a strong attribution to Maker Baccarat France.

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Antique 1880s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large French Louis XVI Style Bronze Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern
Large French Louis XVI Style Bronze Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern

Large French Louis XVI Style Bronze Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of solid brass with integrated cast bronze details, six curved sides with curved cut g...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues
Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues

Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Faux Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns. This pair is stunning and they could also be used as a creative pair of table lamps.

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern
Large French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern

Large French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt-bronze and beveled glass "Versailles" style four-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown, male gargo...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A Royal French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
A Royal French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

A Royal French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine Royal French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging lantern, in the manner of Baccarat.

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern
Fine French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern

Fine French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style three-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern, Glass Panels, Antique, 1870
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern, Glass Panels, Antique, 1870

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern, Glass Panels, Antique, 1870

Located in Montreal, QC

This antique lantern was originally a gas fixture which dates it to the early part of the last half of the 19th century. The four shaped glass panels are held in a whimsical leafy br...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Rococò Style Gilt Bronze Lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
French Rococò Style Gilt Bronze Lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

French Rococò Style Gilt Bronze Lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This finely chiseled French Rococo style gilt bronze lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has six-light and it shows classical features of that period such acanthus leaves and vegetal d...

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2010s Italian Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Lantern in Bronze by Anasthasia Millot, 2016
Lantern in Bronze by Anasthasia Millot, 2016

Lantern in Bronze by Anasthasia Millot, 2016

By Anasthasia Millot

Located in New York, NY

A Classic and elegant lantern in bronze with seven lights. Electrified with LED this sober piece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship with the chain as shown the lantern is 54 inche...

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2010s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern 4 candelabra light fixture Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House New York City Wiri...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Bronze Lantern with Stained Glass Panels
Exquisite Bronze Lantern with Stained Glass Panels

Exquisite Bronze Lantern with Stained Glass Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite bronze lantern with stained glass panels. The bronze work is of the highest quality.

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Vintage 1910s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Set of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of seven French circa 1920s gilt bronze lanterns with beveled glass insets and original finish.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Lantern, Circa 1920-30s
Bronze Art Deco Lantern, Circa 1920-30s

Bronze Art Deco Lantern, Circa 1920-30s

Located in New York, NY

This Art Deco bronze lantern has strong geometric lines, floral corner motifs, and a naturally aged verdigris patina. The scale and craftsmanship make it a striking architectural fea...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pendant lantern By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal Technique: cast, mo...

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Rare ornate French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and gilt-metal molded glass "Versailles" style Rococo Revival single-light hanging lantern.

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Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Revival Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier
Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier

Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

Exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light lantern fixture adorned with bronze beaded swags and finished with a center medallion of a bow.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassic Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Neoclassic Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Neoclassic Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900 French neoclassic style bronze lanterns with original glass panels.

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassic Glass and Bronze Lantern
Neoclassic Glass and Bronze Lantern

Neoclassic Glass and Bronze Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A French 1920's molded glass lantern with interior Edison (E24) light. Measurements: Drop: 27" Diameter: 9.5"

Category

Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Square Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture
Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Square Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture

Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Square Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture

By David Reitner, Marvin Alexander, Inc.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Style Square With Inset Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture Having A 4 Candelabra Light Interior Cluster Comes Ready To Install With Chain Canopy A...

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20th Century Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Wall Lantern Louis XVI Style, 1920-1930
French Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Wall Lantern Louis XVI Style, 1920-1930

French Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Wall Lantern Louis XVI Style, 1920-1930

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A very elegant gilt bronze and brass mounted cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1920-1930.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Glass Figural Seven-Light Lantern
Antique 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Glass Figural Seven-Light Lantern

Antique 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Glass Figural Seven-Light Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous antique 19th century Louis XVI style French dore bronze and glass figural seven-light lantern. 

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern
Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern

Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern

Located in Round Top, TX

An outstanding and sensational French mid-19th century lantern. Wonderfully crafted from bronze, copper and glass.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern
French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern

French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style pear-shaped gilt bronze and diamond-cut-bent-glass lantern.

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Patinated Iron, Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s
French Art Deco Patinated Iron, Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s

French Art Deco Patinated Iron, Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Arte Deco patinated iron and Glass four-sided Lantern decorate with a bronze face on each side, France, 1930s.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Wonderful 19th Century French Caldwell Regal Bronze Lantern Frosted Glass Panels
Wonderful 19th Century French Caldwell Regal Bronze Lantern Frosted Glass Panels

Wonderful 19th Century French Caldwell Regal Bronze Lantern Frosted Glass Panels

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

This wonderful early 20th century dore bronze lantern by E. F. Caldwell in the French style with original frosted glass is a beautiful addition to your entry way.

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Early 20th Century American Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Blown Glass Regency Lantern Light Fixture
Wonderful French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Blown Glass Regency Lantern Light Fixture

Wonderful French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Blown Glass Regency Lantern Light Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Large French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Blown Glass Regency / Empire Lantern Light Fixture With 4 Swan Figures Leading To Candelabra Lights, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy

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20th Century European Empire Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Patinated Iron Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s
French Art Deco Patinated Iron Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s

French Art Deco Patinated Iron Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A lovely Art Deco patinated iron and Glass four-sided Lantern decorate with a bronze face on each side, France, 1930s.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Petite Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Petite Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Petite Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Dore bronze rococo Louis XV Petite lantern chandelier has been rewired with 3 candelabra lights inside a hand blown and cut curved glass housing with one door pane...

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20th Century Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A very elegant gilt bronze and brass mounted cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1920-1930.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern

French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern

Located in London, GB

Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern. Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze "Versailles" Lantern with Beveled Glass Panels
Bronze "Versailles" Lantern with Beveled Glass Panels

Bronze "Versailles" Lantern with Beveled Glass Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bronze "Versailles" lantern with beveled glass panels. 1-light France, circa 1920 Dimensions: Height 18", diameter 8 1/2" CW4614.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional French Louis XVI-style gilt bronze hall lantern, showcasing exquisite neoclassical craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze & Glass Lantern with Exotic Birds and Berries
A French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze & Glass Lantern with Exotic Birds and Berries

A French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze & Glass Lantern with Exotic Birds and Berries

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze and Frosted Enameled Decorated Glass Lantern.

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern

French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming French, early 20th century, Louis XIV style gilt bronze and gilt metal molded glass "Versailles" Style three-light hanging hall lantern.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Early 19th Century Empire Lantern
French Early 19th Century Empire Lantern

French Early 19th Century Empire Lantern

Located in Round Top, TX

A very beautiful early 19th century Empire Lantern from the South of France. Wonderfully crafted in bronze.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Lantern with Hand Beveled Crystal Panels
Bronze Lantern with Hand Beveled Crystal Panels

Bronze Lantern with Hand Beveled Crystal Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bronze lantern with hand beveled crystal panels. 3 lights Dimensions: Height 28" diameter 13" CW2575.

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Early 20th Century French Other Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Elegant Pair of Solid Green Patinated Bronze Lanterns
Elegant Pair of Solid Green Patinated Bronze Lanterns

Elegant Pair of Solid Green Patinated Bronze Lanterns

Located in Montreal, QC

Elegant pair of solid green patinated bronze lanterns with hexagonal faceted beveled glass.

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Vintage 1980s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Versaiiles Style Lantern in Gilt Bronze and Crystal
Versaiiles Style Lantern in Gilt Bronze and Crystal

Versaiiles Style Lantern in Gilt Bronze and Crystal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very fine Versailles style small lantern, of gilt bronze and crystal

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Antique Early 1900s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Small French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Set of Three Small French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns

Set of Three Small French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of three French 19th-20th century Gothic revival style gilt bronze and glass single-light hanging lanterns with opaque-yellow stained-art-glass, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Huge Lantern in Solid Bronze by Regis Royant
Huge Lantern in Solid Bronze by Regis Royant

Huge Lantern in Solid Bronze by Regis Royant

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Important lantern all made in solid bronze. Product on order from a set of eight exemplars and four artist proof. Weight is 70 kilos. Dimensions provided without the channel. Cha...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique French 1950's Hall Lantern
Antique French 1950's Hall Lantern

Antique French 1950's Hall Lantern

Located in London, GB

For sale is a stunning French bronze hall lantern from the 1950s. This antique lantern features three light fittings adorned with circular bobeche drip pans, elegantly encased by se...

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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Pair of French Luis XVI Bronze Lanterns with Cupids and Garlands of Flowers
Rare Pair of French Luis XVI Bronze Lanterns with Cupids and Garlands of Flowers

Rare Pair of French Luis XVI Bronze Lanterns with Cupids and Garlands of Flowers

Located in New York, NY

A Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Style Doré Bronze and Curved Glass circular shaped Lanterns with Cupids and Floral Garlands Presented as a pair, these French Louis XVI style lantern...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Large French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Set of Four Large French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns

Set of Four Large French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and large set of four French 19th-20th century Gothic Revival style gilt bronze and glass six-light hanging lanterns with opaque-yellow stained-art glass, the top crowned...

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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Huge French Louis XVI Style Brass Bronze Lantern with Curved Cut Glass Panels
Huge French Louis XVI Style Brass Bronze Lantern with Curved Cut Glass Panels

Huge French Louis XVI Style Brass Bronze Lantern with Curved Cut Glass Panels

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of solid brass with integrated cast bronze details, six curved sides with curved cut g...

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Early 20th Century French Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern

Located in London, GB

Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 160cm, diameter 62cm This magnificent lantern is crafted from gilt bronze in a wonderfully ...

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20th Century French Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Lantern
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Lantern

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Lantern

Located in London, GB

A Fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze lantern, late 19th century, French, in the Rococo manner, with serpentine glazed panels and four-light suspended chandelier within, re-wired and PAT...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

Hexagonal Gilt Bronze Lantern with Hand Cut Panels.
Hexagonal Gilt Bronze Lantern with Hand Cut Panels.

Hexagonal Gilt Bronze Lantern with Hand Cut Panels.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Fine Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Lantern in the Louis XIV Taste. Hand Cut Sunburst in Panels. 3 lights.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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French Bronze Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French bronze lantern for your home. Each French bronze lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and glass. If you’re shopping for a French bronze lantern, we have 639 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French bronze lantern — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French bronze lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French bronze lantern over the years, but those crafted by Baccarat, Atelier Petitot and Herve Van Der Straeten are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Bronze Lantern?

The average selling price for a French bronze lantern at 1stDibs is $4,670, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lanterns for You

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.