French Hexagonal Verdigris Bronze Three-Light Hanging Lantern, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French hexagonal verdigris three-light bronze hanging lantern from the late 19th century. Born a
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
French Hexagonal Verdigris Bronze Three-Light Hanging Lantern, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French hexagonal verdigris three-light bronze hanging lantern from the late 19th century. Born a
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Lanten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
do your own design A beautiful and elegant French bronze lantern, very hard to see on the picture
Bronze
Antique Lantern in Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze, 1920s
Located in Bastogne, BE
French bronze lantern of early 20th century. This lantern is fully gilded bronze and would be perfect
Bronze
Sold|$1,995
French Antique Bronze Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern from France with a bronze structure and curved glass panes. The fixture is adorned with
Bronze
Sold|$2,500
Bronze Antique French Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Antique bronze French lantern in the Louis XVI style. Made of gilt bronze and featuring the
Bronze
Sold|$1,800
Bronze French Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Single piece cylindrical glass inset into bronze frame with fine details.
Sold|$5,800
Antique Bronze French Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Antique bronze French lantern with clear glass held in place by a bronze and steel structure. It
Bronze
Sold|$2,550
French Bronze Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
French bronze hexagonal hall lantern.
Bronze
Sold|$1,633
French Antique Exterior Bronze Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Exterior Bronze Lantern This large French Exterior Bronze Lantern hangs from a
Bronze
Sold|$4,900 / set
French Neo-Classical Bronze Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lanterns of cast bronze structures and curved glass panes. The fixtures feature three
Bronze
Sold|$9,000
French Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
French bronze three light hanging lantern with ribbon, floral, and female figure medallion motif
Sold|$6,500
French Versaille Bronze Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Louis XIV style bronze faceted hall lantern with crown top and acorn finial.
Sold|$3,800
French Bronze Hanging Lantern, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Bronze hanging lantern, circa 1910.
Bronze
Sold|$2,462
French 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Bronze Lantern. Verdigris Patination. Rewired to British Standard 230v
Bronze
Large French Neoclassical Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bronze neoclassical style lantern with 3 lights and acorn finials. TO SEE ALL OF OUR
Bronze
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Bronze Lantern Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Bronze Lantern Sconces. These sconces were originally used with oil. They have
Bronze
Sold|$10,560
Antique French Bronze 19th Century Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique bronze 19th century lantern exceptional size.
Bronze
19th Century French Reticulated Bronze Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Made in 19th century France, the bronze in this lantern is artfully reticulated with beautiful
Bronze
Sold|$3,295
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1860s French lantern style fixture with gilded bronze, footed frame, and three internal
Bronze
Sold|$5,800
Vintage French Glass and Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French polished bronze lantern with 3 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 19" Drop: 26"
Bronze
Sold|$12,500
French Bronze Floral Hanging Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
French Bronze three light hanging lantern with scrolled and floral motif. Originally candle
Sold|$2,400
French Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
French bronze hanging lantern with four wired candlesticks
Ormolu
Sold|$9,800
French Gold Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze Hall Lantern Louis 16th Style
Glass
Sold|$2,800
Mid-19th Century Bronze Lantern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze lantern origins from France, circa 1850.
Bronze
Sold|$6,400
19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Quality 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze lantern with beveled glass panels.
Bronze
French Bronze Beveled Glass Polygon Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Bronze Beveled Glass Polygon Lantern
Sold|$1,600
Bronze and Glass French Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rewired for the US.
Sold|$5,404
A French Gilt Bronze Napoleon III Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large square lantern from the Napoleon III period, in Gilt bronze and Patinated bronze. Decorated
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Copper Lantern
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French bronze and copper hanging lantern with new handblown curved glass and hinged
Bronze, Copper
A French Bronze Renaissance Style Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French Bronze Renaissance style lantern with bronze framework the intersecting corners decorated
Sold|$2,200
Elegant Bronze Lantern
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Carved bronze Louis XVI style lantern decorate with tassels, early 20th century. Provenance: Hotel
Bronze
Sold|$3,750
French, Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
A French, Louis XVI style bronze lantern.
Sold|$5,800
French 1920's Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1920's gilt bronze lantern with original round glass globe
Ormolu
Sold|$3,500
1920s French Gilt Bronze Rams Head Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s French gilt bronze ram's head lantern. On the large side. One pane of glass is missing. I
Bronze
Vintage Bronze, Metal & Glass Pendant Lantern, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The delightful Vintage ceiling chandelier / lantern is made of bronze and glass hall lantern in
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Bronze, Metal & Glass Pendant Lantern, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The delightful Vintage ceiling chandelier / lantern is made of bronze and glass hall lantern in
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$15,500
Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb gilt bronze and crystal lantern with six inside lights.
Crystal, Ormolu
A late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Gilt bronze late 19th century French lantern. The 4 curved glass panels surrounding a 4 arm
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A very fine quality French Louis XVI style bronze and glass lantern.
Bronze
Large French Bronze Louis XV Style Lantern, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large Louis XV style lantern. Striking French design from the 1900s. Solid bronze
Bronze
Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Large 19th Century gilded bronze hall lantern. Although grand in scale it is perfectly
Bronze
French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Lantern, circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid French Louis XV style gilt bronze and shaped glass hall, alcove, or entry lantern
Bronze
Sold|$4,104
19th Century Bronze Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century bronze lantern of superb quality. This fantastic lantern would have originally been
Bronze
Sold|$2,400 / item
Antique Bronze Church Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze church lantern originates from France, circa 1900. Total of 4 available for purchase
Bronze
Sold|$1,200 / set
Mid-20th Century Pair of Bronze Lanterns from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of bronze lanterns origins from France, circa 1960.
Bronze
Vintage French Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage 1930’s French Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut glass lantern with three lights. Each of
Bronze
French Parisian Two-Light Glass & Bronze Lantern with Canopy
Located in Miami, FL
French Parisian two-light glass & bronze lantern with canopy. The lantern uses 2 max. 40 watts
Bronze
French Empire Style Hexagonal Lantern with Bronze Swans Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Empire style French large Hexagonal metal lantern with bronze swan mounts and three lights.
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$3,850
Antique French Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique bronze four-light French lantern.
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century finely cast French Louis XV gilt bronze large lantern.
Bronze
20th century, French Gilt Bronze Four Lights Lantern Chandelier
Located in IT
20th century, French Gilt Bronze Four Lights Lantern Chandelier This four-light gilded bronze
Bronze
Vintage Gilt Bronze and Crystal Ceiling Lantern, France, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Vintage Gilt bronze and crystal ceiling lantern. Manufactured in France, circa 1950s
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$2,200
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III gilt bronze lantern with handblown ruby glass supended by chains surmounting a pierced
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century gilt bronze & glass hall lantern, French. In the baroque to rococo transitional
Bronze
Sold|$4,200
French hanging lantern
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Cooper and bronze 3 - light hanging lantern, clean modernist lines. newly wired for the US
Copper, Bronze
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Bronze Hanging Lanterns
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Bronze Hanging Lanterns
Bronze
Sold|$10,625
Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant gilt bronze and crystal lantern, four lights.
Crystal, Ormolu
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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