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
1880s French Antique French Lantern
Metal
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
Tole and Glass French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and glass French lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass
Iron, Tin
$1,839Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in Dm 10.63 in
1920s Handmade Brass, Bronze, Glass and Beaded Wirework, French Lantern
Located in Schoorl, NL
A beautiful handmade French lantern. The bronze and brass frame, crystal beads, twisted beaded
Brass, Bronze
Antique Chandelier. French Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and crystal lantern. Please note that the lantern is a bit darker in finish
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Lantern
By Paul Kiss, Raymond Subes, Edgar Brandt
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco wrought iron lantern. Great period French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron
Wrought Iron
19c French Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship
Bronze
19c French Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship
Iron
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
Bronze
$2,601
H 31.5 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Antique Louis XVI French Lanterns Chandeliers in Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique pair of Louis XVI French lanterns. Four cast gilt bronze frames with cut and
Bronze
Polychrome Tôle and Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This charming whimsical French lantern interprets playfully the Louis XV style, retaining its
Tin
$2,843
H 34 in Dm 10.3 in
Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
striking French lantern is a refined example of Empire Revival craftsmanship, dating to the early 1900s. It
Brass, Bronze, Wire
French Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French iron lantern with gilt details and six interior candelabra lights
Iron
French Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French black and gilt neoclassic lantern with 3 lights. Measurements: Minimum
Bronze
Large French Brass Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Brass Lantern This large attractive Brass Lantern features an oblong glazed cage
Brass
French Tole Hall Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Tole Hall Lantern An elegant French Interior Hall Lantern featuring an appealing light grey
Brass, Steel
Antique French Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French gilt bronze and crystal lantern. Measurements: Diameter: 16.5" Current
Crystal, Bronze
Large French Bronze Lantern
Located in Washington, DC
A six sided large French Bronze Lantern. French.
Bronze
Antique French Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French patinated bronze lantern with original patina. Measurements: Diameter 9.5
Bronze
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. Part of the glass of later
Metal
French Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French neoclassic style patinated bronze lantern with glass panels and circa 1920s six interior
Bronze
French Molded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French molded glass lantern with etched star details on body and three interior
Bronze
Green Verdigris French Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Green verdigris French copper lantern circa 1860-1889. Includes five feet of chain and a canopy
Copper, Iron
19c French Antique Copper Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fine antique French copper lantern dates to the 1800s and showcases the enduring craftsmanship
Copper
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and very rare folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered. Glass is
Metal
19th Century French Zinc Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century French zinc lantern. With a decorative time worn patina. Circa 1890. Re-wired to
Zinc
French 1920s Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful iron lantern, the patina is much nicer in person, the height of the lantern is 17 inch.
Wrought Iron
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered. measurements: H
Metal
19th Century French Tole Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French hexagonal tole lantern with dome top and pierced crown. The tapered glazed
Metal
Pair of French Brass Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant and timeless, this pair of French brass lanterns brings classic continental charm to any
Brass
French Tole and Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French tole and glass lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass
Brass, Steel, Iron
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
Large French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely large iron lantern, France, circa 1880-1900 . Very special type of lantern without a door
Iron
Monumental French 19th Century Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional and monumental 19th century Lantern from Paris, France. Beautifully constructed
Iron
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs
Metal
Antique French Brass Suspension Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French brass suspension lantern. Very lovely.
Brass
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern with lovely wooden handle, France, circa 1750- 1850. Unique period piece
Metal
Antique French Iron Wall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed lantern approximate 27” height and 30 height including bracket. 19” depth from
Iron
French Gilt and Porcelain Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A French, Louis XV style gilt tole and porcelain mounted lantern decorated with gilt bows and
Porcelain
Bronze Lantern, French, XX th
Located in Nice, FR
Bronze lantern, 4 lights, period curved glass, French work dated 1920. It can be put in an entrance
Bronze
19th Century French Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French copper lantern with glass panels. Lanterns can be wired for electricity or
Copper, Iron
French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
ambiance with this Charming French Louis XIV Style Lantern, a true homage to the splendor of French
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Zinc Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century French zinc lantern. With a decorative time worn patina. Circa 1890. Re-wired to
Zinc
Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and sensational French mid-19th century lantern. Wonderfully crafted from bronze
Bronze, Copper
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern. Offered is a superb large scale antique French Louis XVI
Bronze
French Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920. French bronze hall lantern. Sku 1121. W24 x D24 x H62cm.
Bronze
Antique Bronze Hall Lantern, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French gilded bronze antique hall lantern, the brass bulbous candle sconces, surrounded by four
Bronze
Antique French Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat lantern with very thick clear dioptric lens and removable red filter. Fitted with
Brass
Large French Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900s French bronze lantern with original patina two interior light clusters - ten
French, Early 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1800- 1850. Weathered and some old repairs. Glass of later
Metal
French Iron Lantern, circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavily patinated French iron lantern with wall mounting bracket.
Iron, Wire
Antique French Gold Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finest quality antique French gold bronze hall-lantern.
Bronze
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative and unique French 19th century Wrought Iron lantern. The bottom of the hexagon
Wrought Iron
19th Century Silver Lantern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This silver lantern origins from France. 19th century period.
Silver
Antique/Vintage Copper French Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Antique/Vintage French three light hanging lantern. Can be plug in or hard wired. Divided faceted glass
Copper
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
$695Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 11.82 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of 3 very rare glass lanterns. Lyon, France, circa 1900, in good but weathered
Metal
19th Century French Bronze Gilt Lantern
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century French bronze gilt lantern The lantern has it' s original antique round (rolled
Bronze
Rustic French Lantern
Located in Boston, MA
Rustic French lantern.
Round Classic French Lantern
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A classic French rotund lantern made from hand blown glass, aged brass and iron. Both the brass
Brass, Metal
19th c French Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th c French lanterns with brackets, newly wired
Metal
Unavailable
H 37.8 in Dm 11.82 in
Large Antique French Lantern Lamp Faceted Crystal Glass Bronze Brass 1880 - 1900
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large antique french lantern or pendant lamp, France circa 1880 to 1920. Made of patinated brass
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Antique French Lantern in Iron and Stained Glass Panels
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant hand-forged iron lantern with colorful glass panels on each its four sides, made circa 1900
Iron
Unavailable
H 35.44 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of 18th Century Golden Plate and Red and Green Glass French Lanterns
Located in Milan, IT
18th century pair of golden plate lanterns mounted on an iron base. Measures: lantern with green
Iron
Antique French bronze lantern with etched glass
Located in Worthing, GB
A beautiful French lantern with etched glass, chain and ceiling rose.
Bronze
Old World Brass Paris Lantern
By ADG Lighting
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Paris Lantern by ADG Lighting. French lantern, old world lighting, handmade lantern with polished
Pair of 19th Century Antique French Iron Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderfully scaled 19th century antique French lanterns in iron. Four tapered glass panels result
Iron
French hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
classic French bronze hall lantern.Wired
French Tole Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French tole lantern with a single glass panel. Blue metal interior and a punched tin top. Newly
Metal
French Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Wrought Iron Black Lantern, late 19th century.
Wrought Iron
French Hanging Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A French Brass and cobalt blue glass hanging candle lantern, c1860. One glass pane opens to access
Brass
French antique lantern
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pergoda style zinc lantern with clear glass new wiring
French Wood Lantern
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
This exceptional lantern style pendant light has been crafted from 17th and 18th century fragments
Wood, Glass
French Wood Lantern
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
This exceptional lantern style pendant light has been crafted from 17th and 18th century fragments
Wood, Glass
French Iron Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron hanging lantern with sytlized curly iron crown and frosted glass panes on the sides
French Tole Wall Lantern
Located in Banbury, GB
A TOLE WALL LANTERN,ORIGINAL DECORATION
Tôle
Iron French Provincial Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Sided iron lantern with champagne color, seedy glass with some textring in the panels. Some iron
French, Iron and Tole Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine example of a French, bronze and tole lantern with original stained glass that was first used
French Gilt and Porcelain Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A French, Louis XV style gilt tole and porcelain mounted lantern decorated with gilt bows and
Porcelain
Large French Wood Painted Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent lantern in painted wood, France, early 19th century. Hand-carved and unwired.
Paint, Wood
C1890, French Gilt Iron Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spectacular C1890 French gilt iron hexagonal lantern, suspended from a ring by six unusually
Iron
Lantern, French, Louis XV style
Located in New York, NY
Lantern, French, Louis XV style, circa 1920 with sectioned glass.
Brass
French Provincial Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Cylindrical leaded glass lantern in iron. Frame has some Gothic character. Mixture of glass
Gigantic Lantern - French Contemporary Work
Located in Paris, FR
Gigantic lantern - French contemporary work in gilded copper - Dimensions: 85 x H.170 cm.
Copper
A French silvered bronze lantern
Located in London, GB
A nice quality silver plated bronze Louis XVI style two lights drum lantern. French, Circa 1860
Bronze
French Bronze Lantern with Three Candlelights
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French bronze lantern with three candlelights.
Bronze
French Six-Sided Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Boston, MA
A wonderful French six-sided decorative lantern with elaborate scroll work and scalloped trim.
Brass
French Victorian period lantern "monte-baisse"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderful frosted glass lantern with blue etched glass design newly electrified - See adjustable
French Gilded Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings with
Bronze
French Gilded Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings with leaf
Brass
French Gilded Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French faded gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three leaf light fittings
Brass
French Triple Light Convex Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded
Brass
French Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the six glass panels held
Bronze
French Silver Gilded Glass Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French silver gilded brass and cut glass single light octagonal antique hall lantern. The
Brass
French Bronze Triple-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
Quality French gilded bronze triple-light antique lantern, the six convex shaped glass panels held
Bronze
French Gilded Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings with
Brass
Bronze Lantern, Mid-19th Century, France
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional bronze lantern with crystals, France, mid-19th century. Painted iron and porcelain
Bronze
19th Century French Glazed Toleware Lantern
Located in London, GB
gas powered lantern with original gas tap pendant and wonderfully shaped original bombé glass panels
Tôle
Classic 19th c. French Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic 19th century French cylindrical brass hall lantern with caged triple candelabra. circa 1890
Vintage French Brass Copper Lantern Chandelier, France, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome vintage French brass and copper hall lantern from France circa 1920 with a hexagon shape
Brass, Copper
Exquisitely delicate looking French bronze hall lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
French hall lantern with arrows and delicate bronze detailling
spectacular French bronze hall lantern with etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
originally etched antique bronze hall lantern with decorative elements
French Gilded Bronze Antique Convex Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded
Bronze
French Triple Light Bronze Convex Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the six bevelled tapering glass
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded
Bronze
French Painted Tole Hanging Lantern, circa 1880
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a really rather stylish French painted tole hanging lantern, re-wired and PAT tested, circa
Metal
French Eight-Light Monumental Cherub Iron Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A monumental French eight-light brass and polished wrought iron hexagonal antique lantern, the six
Wrought Iron
19th Century Black Metal Square Lantern, France
Located in New York, NY
A single black metal and glass square lantern with copper vent and 4 lights. Recently rewired for
Metal, Copper
French Gilded Single Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze single light antique hall lantern, the inverted light fittings
Bronze
French Tole Processional Lantern from south of france
Located in Villenouvelle, FR
19th c. French tole processional lantern from Pays Basque (south west of France). Detailed cutwork
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive gilt bronze Louis XVI style four-arm lantern with four exterior arms candle
Bronze
Antique French Iron Lantern on Cast Iron Bracket
Located in Nashville, TN
Antique French Iron Lantern on scrolled Cast Iron Bracket
Iron, Metal
Large Round French Hall Lantern, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Gilt brass with four curved windows with fine tooling to the uprights and fine beading to the top and lower parts of the frame. The pendant has four candles electrified with E14 bu...
Fine Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French Louis XVI gilt bronze & glass four light lantern embellished with bronze
Ormolu
$2,950 / set
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 8 in
1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe. 3 pair available. Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts. US wired and in working condition. Back ...
Metal, Brass
$2,750
H 25 in W 25 in D 25 in
Italian Black and Gold Crystal and Wood Chandelier with Iron and Tole elements
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dating to the mid-20th century, this simple and elegant chandelier is stylistically Louis XVI. Made primarily of wood and draped with crystal, the fixture also has decorative iron an...
Crystal, Iron
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 7.0"W x 7.0"D Stem Length (inches): 6...
Metal
$7,744 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$3,800
H 34.375 in W 40.625 in D 2 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Musical Trophy Boiserie Panel in Carved Oak Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved during the reign of Louis XVI, this linden wood and oak plaque was originally a boiserie panel that would have adorned the wall of a French manor in the late 1700s. The r...
Wood, Oak
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 19th Century Rustic Spanish Pyreneese Mountains Wooden Bench. Made with wood. Very decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. DIMENSIONS: Height: ...
Wood
"Runner, " Large Rare Bronze of Nude Male Figure by Seifert, 1922
By Franz Seifert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted as European artists were moving from Beaux Arts realism to a more stylized modern approach to the figure, which we now call Art Deco, this large and rare bronze depicts a nu...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Grotto Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of unusual Grotto console tables, with a rectangular flame veneered mahogany top on a branching coral cast metal support and shell form cast metal base. Dimensions: 48" W x 1...
Metal
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
$9,875
H 20.5 in W 19 in D 10.5 in
Grand Tour Bronze and Marble Sculpture of the 'Seated Hermes' or Mercury
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large and exceptional late 19th century Italian Grand Tour sculpture of the ‘Seated Hermes’ attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy. The solid lost-wax cast bronze figur...
Marble, Bronze
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 66 in W 52 in D 5.25 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked by a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands ...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Sold|$3,280
H 50.99 in W 29.14 in D 18.78 in
Danish Mid Century Modern, Elegant Bar Cabinet in Oak with Green Glass, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A refined bar cabinet from the 1960s, crafted in warm-toned oak and fronted with geometric green glass panels. The textured glass catches light beautifully, forming subtle square pat...
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Alma Chaise Lounge Slip Covered in Stone Washed Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Chaise Lounge – a luxurious seating option for your space. This chaise lounge is slip covered in Ecorce stone washed linen, the color reference is a french word...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash
$1,584
H 23.63 in Dm 12.21 in
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
Brass
$6,247
H 21.26 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
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 form surmounted by a corona cast with fleur-de-lys and scallop shells. French, ci...
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.