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Antique Hand Blown Glass Melon Globe Lantern
Antique Hand Blown Glass Melon Globe Lantern

Antique Hand Blown Glass Melon Globe Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful and rustic Lantern finds incredible use of an antique Melon Globe. The glass itself

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Red and Brass Lantern Table Lamp
1950s Red and Brass Lantern Table Lamp

1950s Red and Brass Lantern Table Lamp

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

A red and black enamelled iron, white mesh and brass accents lantern shaped table lamp, France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Three Lantern Chandelier by Arlus House
A Three Lantern Chandelier by Arlus House

A Three Lantern Chandelier by Arlus House

By Arlus

Located in NYC, NY

A three light chandelier in lantern form with gilded stems and green painted perforated metal

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Matched Pair of 19th Century Bronze Lanterns
Matched Pair of 19th Century Bronze Lanterns

Matched Pair of 19th Century Bronze Lanterns

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a rare, exceptionally detailed, etched glass-and-bronze pair of monumentally-size lanterns

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A pair of 20th century copper, hexagonal lanterns
A pair of 20th century copper, hexagonal lanterns

A pair of 20th century copper, hexagonal lanterns

Located in Baambrugge, NL

A pair of 20th century copper, hexagonal lanterns, French

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Pair of Antique Jester Figural Bronze Lanterns
Pair of Antique Jester Figural Bronze Lanterns

Pair of Antique Jester Figural Bronze Lanterns

Located in Stamford, CT

A finely cast pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Court Jesture Figurine Candle Holders. Each chiseled gilt bronze circular base supporting a patinated circular pedestal with a gilt br...

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Early 20th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Large Brass and Satinized Glass Pendant / Lantern
Large Brass and Satinized Glass Pendant / Lantern

Large Brass and Satinized Glass Pendant / Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Brass Fixture in an Elegant Hexagonal Form, Tapered to an Opening at the Bottom. Chic Satinized Glass Panels.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960 Pair of Sconces "Lantern" Louis Sognot
1960 Pair of Sconces "Lantern" Louis Sognot

1960 Pair of Sconces "Lantern" Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Composed of a wall support formed by a central stem underlined by two curved stems on both sides of the support, the whole in pretty bamboo stem. At the top of the central stem, a ...

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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo

1950 Jacques Biny Attributed Modernist Lantern Table Lamp
1950 Jacques Biny Attributed Modernist Lantern Table Lamp

1950 Jacques Biny Attributed Modernist Lantern Table Lamp

By Jacques Biny

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1950 Jacques Biny attributed modernist lantern table lamp Made with black iron stem. Handmade

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1950s Jacques Biny Attributed Modernist Lantern Table Lamp
1950s Jacques Biny Attributed Modernist Lantern Table Lamp

1950s Jacques Biny Attributed Modernist Lantern Table Lamp

By Jacques Biny

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1950s Jacques Biny attributed modernist lantern table lamp. Made with black lacquered iron stem

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1960 Pair of Sconces "Lantern" Louis Sognot
1960 Pair of Sconces "Lantern" Louis Sognot

1960 Pair of Sconces "Lantern" Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Composed of a wall support formed by a central stem underlined by two curved stems on both sides of the support, the whole in pretty bamboo stem. At the top of the central stem, a r...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo

1960 Pair of Sconces "Lantern" Louis Sognot
1960 Pair of Sconces "Lantern" Louis Sognot

1960 Pair of Sconces "Lantern" Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Composed of a wall support formed by a central stem underlined by two curved stems on both sides of the support, the whole in pretty bamboo stem. At the top of the central stem, a r...

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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo

Rattan “Lantern” Sconces by Louis Sognot, circa 1960s
Rattan “Lantern” Sconces by Louis Sognot, circa 1960s

Rattan “Lantern” Sconces by Louis Sognot, circa 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Miami, FL

Rattan “Lantern” Sconces by Louis Sognot, circa 1960s Offered for sale is a circa 1960s pair of

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Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Monumental Louis XVI Style Lanterns
Pair of Monumental Louis XVI Style Lanterns

Pair of Monumental Louis XVI Style Lanterns

Located in Chicago, IL

These stunning French sconces feature neoclassical style ornamentation including: flame-form

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

One Hexagonal Bronze and Glass Four-Light Lantern

One Hexagonal Bronze and Glass Four-Light Lantern

Located in New York, NY

One hexagonal bronze and glass four-light lantern. Stock Number: L319

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Petite Rope Lantern Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
Petite Rope Lantern Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet

Petite Rope Lantern Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite rope lantern table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Rope frame consists

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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Silk

Extremely Rare Pair of Glazed Ceramic Seahorse Lanterns
Extremely Rare Pair of Glazed Ceramic Seahorse Lanterns

Extremely Rare Pair of Glazed Ceramic Seahorse Lanterns

By Georges Jouve

Located in North Miami, FL

In the Georges Jouve style, these magnificent pair of lanterns are in two parts - the mythical

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair 19th Century Imari Oil Lanterns/Lamps ~ SALE~
Pair 19th Century Imari Oil Lanterns/Lamps ~ SALE~

Pair 19th Century Imari Oil Lanterns/Lamps ~ SALE~

Located in Dallas, TX

oil lanterns, designed to add a colorful splash of accent during the day and welcome illumination in

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Painted Wooden Lantern with Etched Glass, circa 1940
Painted Wooden Lantern with Etched Glass, circa 1940

Painted Wooden Lantern with Etched Glass, circa 1940

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted wooden lantern, circa 1940 with etched glass. Measures: H 80cm, L 40cm, P 30cm.  

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

1950s 'Bird Cage' Lantern, a Tribute to R. Peynet
1950s 'Bird Cage' Lantern, a Tribute to R. Peynet

1950s 'Bird Cage' Lantern, a Tribute to R. Peynet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1950s gilded brass 'Bird Cage' lantern. Tribute to Raymond Peynet (French illustrator 1908-1999

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Hanging Lantern Shape Fixture with Applied Vintage Mirror Pieces
Hanging Lantern Shape Fixture with Applied Vintage Mirror Pieces

Hanging Lantern Shape Fixture with Applied Vintage Mirror Pieces

Located in Troy, MI

French lantern shaped six light fixture made with applied vintage mirror pieces. Newly wired for US

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Louis Sognot
Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Louis Sognot

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Composed of a wall support formed by a central stem underlined by two curved stems on both sides of the support, the whole in rattan stem. At the top of the central stem, a loop hol...

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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rope

Hector Guimard Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern Chandelier
Hector Guimard Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern Chandelier

Hector Guimard Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern Chandelier

By Hector Guimard

Located in New York, NY

This French Art Nouveau gilt bronze and glass lantern chandelier by Hector Guimard, features glass

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Amber ad Clear Glass Beaded Hanging Lantern
A Rare Amber ad Clear Glass Beaded Hanging Lantern

A Rare Amber ad Clear Glass Beaded Hanging Lantern

By Maison Baguès

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1930. An unusual early twentieth century hanging lantern decorated with amber glass

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Louis Sognot
Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Louis Sognot

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Composed of a base formed by a bamboo stem forming a circle on which is positioned on the lower part a curved bamboo stem rising maintained by two small bamboo stems. The wall lamp...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rope

Art Deco Hexagonal Lantern Black Enamel with Chinoiserie details
Art Deco Hexagonal Lantern Black Enamel with Chinoiserie details

Art Deco Hexagonal Lantern Black Enamel with Chinoiserie details

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and unique Art Deco lantern crafted from iron and glass. The symetry and geometric forms

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Fine and Unusual Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Fine and Unusual Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Lantern

Fine and Unusual Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Fine and Unusual Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Lantern

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Mid-Century Lantern Sconces with Gilt Detailing
Pair of Mid-Century Lantern Sconces with Gilt Detailing

Pair of Mid-Century Lantern Sconces with Gilt Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This pair of Mid-Century Lantern sconces have brushed brass fittings with frosted glass shades

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

1950 Pair of gilt brass lanterns Maison Lunel
1950 Pair of gilt brass lanterns Maison Lunel

1950 Pair of gilt brass lanterns Maison Lunel

By Maison Lunel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Composed of a round wall support on which rests two light arms distributed on either side of the sconce. The lower part of each light arm consists of a long stem, topped and decorate...

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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Lantern in Nickel-plated Steel and Opaline glass, 1930
Lantern in Nickel-plated Steel and Opaline glass, 1930

Lantern in Nickel-plated Steel and Opaline glass, 1930

Located in Brussels, BE

Lantern in Nickel-plated Steel and Opaline glass, 1930

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Very Fine Quality Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Lantern
Very Fine Quality Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Lantern

Very Fine Quality Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A very fine quality Louis XVI style bronze, crystal beaded and crystal lantern.

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of opaline glass lantern vases (1925-1930)
Pair of opaline glass lantern vases (1925-1930)

Pair of opaline glass lantern vases (1925-1930)

Located in Oostende, BE

The design of this pair of vases refers to Chinese lampions and are made using the technique of moulded pressed glass.

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Vintage 1920s French Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern
Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern

Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern

Located in Miami, FL

Heavy large Regency style thee-light lantern, France, circa 1870-1879. This lantern is of solid

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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Lantern Owl Lamp Sculpted in Limestone by Albert Tormos, Electrified
Lantern Owl Lamp Sculpted in Limestone by Albert Tormos, Electrified

Lantern Owl Lamp Sculpted in Limestone by Albert Tormos, Electrified

By Albert Tormos

Located in New York, NY

Lantern owl lamp sculpted in limestone by Albert Tormos in France during the 1970s. The lamp is

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Early 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Hanging Lantern or Chandelier
Early 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Hanging Lantern or Chandelier

Early 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Hanging Lantern or Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A fine early nineteenth century French ormolu and glass hanging lantern, with central three arm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Attributed to Louis Sognot
Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Attributed to Louis Sognot

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Attributed to Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" sconces attributed to Louis Sognot. Consist of a central rod

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rope

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Attributed to Louis Sognot
Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Attributed to Louis Sognot

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" Sconces Attributed to Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of 1960s Rattan "Lantern" sconces attributed to Louis Sognot. Consist of a central rod

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rope

1910 Large Bronze gilt Louis XVI style lantern pendant light
1910 Large Bronze gilt Louis XVI style lantern pendant light

1910 Large Bronze gilt Louis XVI style lantern pendant light

Located in Surrey, BC

A very good quality cast bronze french lantern pendant light with gilt surface excellent latches

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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Bell Form Lanterns
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Bell Form Lanterns

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Bell Form Lanterns

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze bell form lanterns. Beautiful decorative

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair, Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants
Pair, Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants

Pair, Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A exceptional pair of large bronze gas lanterns, with opalescent caged glass. The bronze

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Sized Victorian Opaline Green Glass Hanging Lantern Chandelier
Large Sized Victorian Opaline Green Glass Hanging Lantern Chandelier

Large Sized Victorian Opaline Green Glass Hanging Lantern Chandelier

Located in Torquay, GB

Large sized antique Victorian style French library hanging oil lamp chandelier. Consists of one

Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950 Large Pair of "Lanterns" Wall Lights Maison Arlus, 1950
1950 Large Pair of "Lanterns" Wall Lights Maison Arlus, 1950

1950 Large Pair of "Lanterns" Wall Lights Maison Arlus, 1950

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large pair of "Lanterns" wall lights Maison Arlus 1950 Refined model, Composed of a black wrought

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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Napoleon III Bronze and Etched Glass Lantern, Circa 1890
Antique Napoleon III Bronze and Etched Glass Lantern, Circa 1890

Antique Napoleon III Bronze and Etched Glass Lantern, Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Napoleon III bronze and etched glass lantern, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1950 Large Pair of "Lanterns" Wall Lights Maison Arlus, 1950
1950 Large Pair of "Lanterns" Wall Lights Maison Arlus, 1950

1950 Large Pair of "Lanterns" Wall Lights Maison Arlus, 1950

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large pair of sconces "Lanterns" Maison Arlus 1950 Refined model, Composed of a central arm in the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

A Set of 6 Brass and Glass Neoclassical Style Wall Lanterns
A Set of 6 Brass and Glass Neoclassical Style Wall Lanterns

A Set of 6 Brass and Glass Neoclassical Style Wall Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

each lantern having a 4-sided enclosed glass mounted with a vent, the body resting atop a reeded

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20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Hexagonal Etched and Cut Glass Brass-Framed Lantern
Early 20th Century Hexagonal Etched and Cut Glass Brass-Framed Lantern

Early 20th Century Hexagonal Etched and Cut Glass Brass-Framed Lantern

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Early 20th century French ornate brass-framed and etched glass hexagonal lantern, the six shaped

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Chandelier Lantern Gas Lighting Converted Electric, circa 1890
Art Nouveau Chandelier Lantern Gas Lighting Converted Electric, circa 1890

Art Nouveau Chandelier Lantern Gas Lighting Converted Electric, circa 1890

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Original French Art Nouveau brass and crystal chandelier, ceiling light, circa 1890. Old brass

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early 20th Century Caged Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Lantern Light
Early 20th Century Caged Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Lantern Light

Early 20th Century Caged Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Lantern Light

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rare caged French Holophane lantern. The cage houses two sections of prismatic glass, with

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trio of Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants
Trio of Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants

Trio of Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An exceptional trio of large bronze gas lanterns, with opalescent caged glass. The bronze sections

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Neoclassical Bronze Lion Head Art Glass Regency Lantern Pendent Fixture
Elegant Neoclassical Bronze Lion Head Art Glass Regency Lantern Pendent Fixture

Elegant Neoclassical Bronze Lion Head Art Glass Regency Lantern Pendent Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

Elegant neoclassical bronze lion head art glass Regency lantern pendant fixture. Measures: 16

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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1960s 'Lumiere' Pendant' Hanging Lantern Copper & Smoked Glass Lights
Pair of 1960s 'Lumiere' Pendant' Hanging Lantern Copper & Smoked Glass Lights

Pair of 1960s 'Lumiere' Pendant' Hanging Lantern Copper & Smoked Glass Lights

By Royal Lumière

Located in London, England

A stunning pair of 1960s French 'Lumiere' pendant lights formed in the shape of lanterns. Made from

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Early 20th Century Large Caged Brass Glass Holophane Lanterns Three Available
Early 20th Century Large Caged Brass Glass Holophane Lanterns Three Available

Early 20th Century Large Caged Brass Glass Holophane Lanterns Three Available

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rare trio of caged French Holophane lanterns. Each cage houses two sections of prismatic glass

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Horses Brass, Black Lacquered and Glass Lanterns, Circa 1950
Pair of Horses Brass, Black Lacquered and Glass Lanterns, Circa 1950

Pair of Horses Brass, Black Lacquered and Glass Lanterns, Circa 1950

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This pair of wall lanterns are made of brass, black lacquered metal and glass with horse heads

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950's Rope Lantern Table Lamp by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
1950's Rope Lantern Table Lamp by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet

1950's Rope Lantern Table Lamp by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Frida Minet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1950's rope lantern table lamp by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet mounted on four feet and adorned

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Rope

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French Hall Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French hall lantern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and bronze, every French hall lantern was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French hall lantern, we have 534 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French hall lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French hall lantern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French hall lantern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baccarat, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and Arlus produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Hall Lantern?

Prices for a French hall lantern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $62,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,702.

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