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.
Vintage 1980s French Lanterns
Bronze
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.
Bronze
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
Brass, Bronze
Versaiiles Style Lantern in Gilt Bronze and Crystal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine Versailles style small lantern, of gilt bronze and crystal
Bronze
Petite Antique Gilt Bronze Lantern with Frosted Glass
Located in New York, NY
Petite antique gilt bronze lantern with frosted glass panels measuring 7.5 inches wide and deep and
Bronze
$4,875Sale Price / item|35% Off
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
Bronze
$6,450Sale Price / item|48% Off
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
Bronze
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
Bronze
$3,164Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Baccarat France Louis XVI style Cut Crystal & Bronze Ceiling Lantern
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Absolutely Stunning 19thc French Louis XVI style Cut Crystal Lantern by Baccarat. Gilt bronze
Crystal
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
Brass, Bronze
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
Ormolu
Large 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
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
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
Bronze
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
Ormolu, Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Glass Lantern After Versaille
Located in Kent, Dover
A French gilt bronze and moulded glass lantern, modelled on the lanterns at Versaille, the canopy
Ormolu
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Rome, IT
A Louis XV style gilt bronze hexagonal hall lantern with three lights.
Bronze
A Palatial Pair French 19th/20th C. Régence Style Gilt-Bronze 4-Light Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Palatial Pair of French 19th/20th Century Régence Revival Style Gilt-Bronze (Ormolu
Bronze
$8,800 / item
Set of French Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1950's French cast bronze globe lanterns with four interior lights each. Sold
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style glass and gilt bronze lantern, French, late 19th century Measures
Ormolu, Bronze
$2,750
Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Hexagonal Lantern. Simple with Elegant Quality. 3 lights. France
Bronze
palatial lantern in bronze and glass louis XVI style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent palatial lantern louis XVI style in gilded bronze ,four arm hanging lantern lamp
Bronze
Antique Fine Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique fine gold bronze hall lantern, circa 1890-1910. LAN127.
Bronze
$2,580Sale Price|20% Off
19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal Beaded Bronze Frame Lantern Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal Beaded Bronze Framed Lantern Fixture
Crystal
French Louis XVI Style Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Kastrup, DK
French glass hanging lamp from the late 19th century, executed in the Louis XVI style. The mouth
Brass, Bronze
Parisian Opera Garnier French Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Parisian Opera Garnier French Lantern crafted in bronze and copper and with a finely cast decor of
Metal
French Art Deco Chandelier, Lantern by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco chandelier/ Lantern was created by the French Artist " Charles Schneider ". Square
Bronze
A Large Gilt Bronze and Glass 'Versailles' Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Late 19th/Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern After the
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-century large bronze lantern pendant, Louis XV style.
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-century large bronze lantern pendant, Louis XV style. It has 5 cut glass panels with a cut
Metal, Bronze
French Hallway Lantern in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A large French hallway lantern in the Louis XV style, previously of Huis Delbeke, Antwerp, gilt
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze and Glass ‘Versailles’ Lantern
Located in London, GB
Large gilt bronze and glass ‘Versailles’ lantern French, 20th Century Height 120cm, diameter 55cm
Ormolu
A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Lantern The domed top with six female masks attached
Bronze, Ormolu
Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern, Versailles Style, Circa 1900
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19-20th century gilt-bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style hanging lantern
Bronze
Very Fine Bronze Lantern with Frosted and Cut Crystal Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze lantern with frosted and cut crystal globe, France, circa 1930. 2 lights
Crystal, Bronze
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cylindrical Four-Light Lantern
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cylindrical Four-Light Lantern. This lantern is of cylindrical
Bronze
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern The large and important
Bronze
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Lantern Hexagonal shaped with wonderful etched
Bronze, Ormolu
Classic Design Antique Bronze D'ore Lantern, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Nice design elements on this classic lantern.
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Lantern, Hexagonal Design, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A small Louis XVI style gilt bronze lantern modelled after the Versailles Model. Of hexagonal
Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern as Palace of Versailles Model
Located in Marseille, FR
Beautiful lantern gilded bronze Napoleon III period faceted glass beveled. Superb quality and
Bronze
Very Large Napoleon III Period Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern French, late 19th century
Bronze, Ormolu
$3,348Sale Price|20% Off
Large Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern, 1870s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and elegant 19th Century Louis XV style hall lantern. Striking French design from the
Bronze
Fine Gilt Bronze Lantern with Handcut and Beveled Curved Crystal Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze lantern with handcut and beveled curved crystal panels. 4 lights Dimensions
Bronze
Pair Heavy Weight Solid Brass Polished Bronze Gothic Twisted 8 Light Lanterns
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of heavy-weight solid brass polished bronze Gothic-style 8-light lanterns combines luxury
Bronze
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Lanterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine pair of late 19th century gilt bronze five-light lanterns. The lanterns of octagonal form
Bronze
$4,750
Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights
Bronze
Antique Baroque Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Baroque style glass and gilt bronze lantern French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 82cm
Ormolu
Lantern, attributed to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1890
By Maison Millet
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful lantern in double patina bronze and crystal. The central shaft is engraved with a Greek
Crystal, Bronze
Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Rippled Glass Gothic Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Rippled Glass Gothic Lantern The bronze top with
Bronze
Monumental Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Monumental Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twelve Light Lantern Long, oval form with
Crystal, Bronze
Large Pair of Pagoda Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Lanterns, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large pair of Pagoda Chinoiserie gilt bronze lanterns, Mid-Century Modern. Exceptionally
Bronze
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels & Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
Bronze gold gilded, three light, 20th C., lantern light with canopy. It is adorned with a series of
Bronze
Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass 'Versailles' Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern After the Versailles
Bronze, Ormolu
Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of 4 neoclassical style bronze round lanterns. French work attributed to Maison Jansen
Bronze
$4,250 / item
Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gilt Bronze Lantern. Original gilding. Having individual beveled glass panels. Based
Bronze
A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 20th Century finely cast gilded bronze hall hanging lantern. This exceptional
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain and Bronze Oil Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century hand painted porcelain and bronze oil lanterns are exquisite works of art
Bronze
Pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XVI, Neo-Classic Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic pair of large Louis XVI octagonal lanterns are made of heavy solid bronze and date
Bronze
Classic Style Lantern , Bronze Finish , English style , Beveled Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Bronze Finish . Has a Ceiling Canopy of 6" dia . Total drop from Canopy to bottom of the lantern
Metal
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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