$22,375 / item
Certified Maison Bagues Lantern, 5 Lights Iron #08534
Located in Paris, FR
Price is for leaf gilt gold finish - light patina. Various other finishes possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint… Contact us for pricing
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Brass Lantern in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
A good hall lantern in the Louis XVI Manner. Of circular form, the frame in patinated bronze, cast and chased with a pattern of imbricated laurel leaves, with stud finials below, ...
Brass, Bronze
Set of Gilt Metal & Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French circa 1930's gilt metal, gold leaf, silver leaf and crystal lanterns with molded glass vase body and leaves. Sold individually. Measurements: Length/width: 10"...
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Bronze
French Empire Style Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pris
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful and decorative French glass hanging lamp executed in the Empire style, circa 1850 The lamp features an elegant frosted glass bowl engraved with delicate star motifs and a c...
Bronze
Italian Hanging Cloche Lantern, Hand Blown Glass, Pair Available
Located in New Orleans, LA
They have been rewired at our fourth generation antique store in The French Quarter of New Orleans. Each chandelier and lantern comes with a vintage canopy, three feet of chain, and ...
Bronze
Fine Late 19th Century Silver Gilt and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine late 19th century silver gilt and glass ‘Versailles’ hall lantern After the Versailles model, of octagonal and cage form, with a corona finial above four Neptune figures and ...
Bronze
Lanterne en bronze, vers 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Lanterne en bronze, vers 1950 Besoin d'un nouveau système électrique. Les glaces d'origine manquent. Bronze signé.
Bronze
Louis XVI style ormolu and glass antique beehive lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style glass and gilt bronze lantern French, late 19th Century Height 46cm, diameter 21cm This fine, antique lantern was made after an 18th Century model for the...
Ormolu
Italian Hanging Cloche Lantern, Hand Blown Glass, Mid 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
They have been rewired at our fourth generation antique store in The French Quarter of New Orleans. Each chandelier and lantern comes with a vintage canopy, three feet of chain, and ...
Bronze
$3,950 / item
Elegant Bronze Lanter featuring curved glass panels.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Bronze Lantern having conical shape, featuring an elegant pierced gallery on top.
Bronze
French Moderne Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French polished bronze ten-arm chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 27? Drop: 33?.
Bronze
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier The bronze frame with women busts and lion paw feet along the base the arms with leaves and foliage, six perimeter lights. Deta...
Bronze, Ormolu
$3,425Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Magnificent Floor Lamp, Bronze, Gold Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique magnificent floor lamp, bronze, gold Napoleon III. Voluminous body with curved bronze arms. Lavishly with crystal curtains. Solid gilt bronze base with curved volutes in ...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Exceptional Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Egyptian Onyx Garniture
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Egyptian Onyx Garniture. Date: 19th Century Origin: French Dimension: 21 3/4 in x 12 1/2 in.
Onyx, Bronze
$3,000 / set
French Art Deco Wall-Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Bronze wall sconces. They are pictured upside down.
Bronze
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier Item # 7950 Sunburst top with a spiral glass shade.
Bronze
Grand and Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sixteen Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Grand and Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sixteen Light Chandelier The top with an impressive canopy and adorned with four Bacchic busts centered by an detailed urn, the t...
Bronze, Ormolu
Spectacular and Palatial 19th Century Gilt Bronze Twenty Four Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Spectacular and Palatial Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Twenty Four Light Chandelier The two tiered body finely casted overall with shells and acanthus, the top adorned with four f...
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,088Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Wall Lights made of Bronze, Patinated Metal and Porcelain Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wall lights is made of Bronze and Patinated Metal with Porcelain Flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Metal, Bronze
Set of French Midcentury Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six French circa 1950's milk glass pendant light fixtures with bronze body and fittings. Sold individually. Measurements: Height of body: 32" Drop: Current drop: 50" Diamet...
Bronze
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp by Marius Ernest Sabino, Signed and Numbered.France 1920s.
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Köln, NW
Rare French Art Deco ceiling lamp by Marius Ernest Sabino. Signed and numbered in the glass. "Sabino Paris Deposé , Model 4670. Original bronze/brass frame by Sabino. Clear frosted ...
Brass, Bronze
Moon Light Chandelier by Robert Phandeve
By Robert Phandeve
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Small moon lantern in solid bronze designed by Robert Phandeve.
Bronze
Set of 12 Vintage Glass Rods Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 bronze and glass French light fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 9.5" Height of body: 12.5" Minimum drop 14" Current drop: 19" (adj...
Bronze
Magnificent Louis XV Salon Floor Lamp, electr., Paris from 1880, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XV parlor lamp, five-light; bronze, gilt and partially dark-patinated. Finely chased, naturalistically designed base with a fully sculpted putto chin holding a bird, supporting...
Bronze
$1,800 / item
Pair of 19th Century Amphora
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 19th century amphora.
Bronze
Pair Luxury Louis XV Style Bronze Brass Wall Lanterns Faceted Glass Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
These impressive wall lights were created following the tradition of the finest French bronze lanterns from the late 19th century.
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality French bronze hanging lantern, rewired to current UK spec.
Brass
Bronze Antique Ceiling Lantern, France, 1920's
Located in Bastogne, BE
Single-light Pendant Lantern is made of bronze, polished to a mirror shine, covered with gilding.
Bronze
French Maison Baguès Bronze and Crystal Pagoda Lantern
By Maison Baguès, Baccarat
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès bronze and crystal pagoda lantern.
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lantern with three electrified sockets with faux wax candle covers distinguished by its three lobed glass panels. With original ceiling plate and wiring, ready to hang a...
Bronze
French Cut-Glass Gilt Bronze Lantern, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine gilt bronze and molded cut-glass lantern in Belle Époque style, France 1900-1910.
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Wall Lanterns, Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Showcasing a beautiful Pair of early 20th century bracket lantern sconces acquired in France. The pair is made in the direct taste of Parisian street lights in golden colored bronze ...
Bronze
French 20th Century Bronze Lantern with Bevelled Glass Panes
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French lantern is made of bronze and dates back to the 20th century.
Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Lantern Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and diamond cut crystal neoclassical or Empire ormolu-mounted Lantern chandelier with three candelabra lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Large Pair of Bronze Wall Lanterns, French Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Showcasing a beautiful Pair of early 20th century bracket lantern sconces acquired in France. The pair is made in the direct taste of Parisian street lights in oscuro bronze with pan...
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Cut-Glass Lantern Versailles Style, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine gilt bronze and molded cut-glass lantern in Belle Époque style, France 1900-1910.
Bronze
Ecclesiastical French Enameled Bronze Lantern by Edmond Lesage Dated 1901
Located in New York, NY
Very unique and large hexagonal shaped bronze ecclesiastical lantern designed by the French goldsmith, Edmond Lesage (1859-1928), from the heights of the Art Nouveau period and Renai...
Bronze
Vintage Bronze & Glass Lantern Chandelier Pendant Light Entryway, France, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Lantern Chandelier, a truly unique piece that promises to infuse your home with old-world charm and a distinctive sense of history. Crafted from a beautiful combination of r...
Bronze
$3,250Sale Price|53% Off
Monumental French Victorian Gilt Bronze Frosted Globe Chandelier Fixture Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
Monumental French Victorian gilt bronze frosted globe chandelier fixture lantern.
Bronze
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design around the bottom, fluted and filigree edges the top edge and ribbon bows highlight the...
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier, Glass Cylinder, Louis XV Style, 25.2in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Elegant antique French hanging lantern crafted in gilt bronze with a cylindrical glass body, reflecting the refined Louis XV revival style.
Bronze
Monumental 20th Century Pair Of French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lanterns
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A monumental early 20th Century French pair of gilt bronze & crystal lanterns. Each features a foliate and acanthus-cast corona above six scroll supports, which suspend a waisted ban...
Crystal, Bronze
$5,240Sale Price|47% Off
19thc Grand French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Palace Lantern/ Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Grand Scale 19thc French Louis XVI style Palace Lantern/ Chandelier.
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Ceiling Lantern with Crystals and Original Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century French bronze ceiling lantern with crystals and original decorations.
Bronze
$19,500
Fine, Gilded, French Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A glittering, four light, 19th c., French carriage lantern with a bronze doré frame featuring a canopy with gilded drops.
Bronze
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical large Empire bronze and crystal adorning glass bell jar lantern fixture with 6 candelabra lights.
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze and Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and crystal lantern.
Crystal, Bronze
Solid Gilded Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, solid gilt bronze and glass, 4 light lantern with matching chain.
Bronze
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Verdigris Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and extremely decorative French mid 19th century Renaissance st. Verdigris patinated bronze, ormolu and glass lantern.
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Glazed Cast Bronze Porch Hall Lantern Light Lamp C.1900
Located in London, GB
A French Belle Époque bronze ceiling mounted lantern. c.1900.
Brass, Bronze
French Empire Style Pendant Bronze and Cut-Crystal Lantern, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An Art Nouveau one light bronze and cut-crystal pendant, circa 1900s. Socket: One x e27 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Bronze and Glass Mirrored Half Lantern Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of mirrored half lanterns wall sconces, France, ca. 1970s. Those highest quality wall lights are made of solid bronze surrounded by three glass panel and rectangular mirrored...
Bronze
A Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A grand and exquisitely detailed large Antique French neoclassical gilt bronze and crystal 9 light bell jar lantern chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Etched Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze regency empire style etched panel glass lantern fixture with 3 candelabra lights on the interior.
Bronze
Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France
Located in Coimbra, PT
This exquisite Louis XVI-style lantern is a remarkable example of early 20th-century French craftsmanship.
Bronze
Unique French Gilt Bronze Crystal Three-Light Lantern or Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique, Wonderful Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern with a three-light central candelabra cluster, France, 1910-1920.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass shade with four-light.
Bronze
Pair of French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers, Frosted Glass Panels
Located in Coimbra, PT
●Details: ●Origin: France ●Period: Early 20th century ●Style: Art Nouveau ●Materials: Gilt bronze, frosted cut glass ●Diameter: 13 in / 33 cm ●Height: 24,8 in...
Bronze
French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilt bronze and etched glass shade with 3-light.
Bronze
French Art Nouveau & Art Deco Bronze Purple Pink Glass Fringe Chandelier Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco bronze lantern and purple and clear glass straw fringe, 2 tiers.
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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