French Hexagonal Bronze and Frosted Textured Glass Hanging Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French bronze hexagonal lantern with frosted textured glass, 1920s – an elegant Neoclassical
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Lanterns
Bronze
French Hexagonal Bronze and Frosted Textured Glass Hanging Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French bronze hexagonal lantern with frosted textured glass, 1920s – an elegant Neoclassical
Bronze
Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Black-painted hexagonal street lantern from the South of France. Newly wired for use within the USA
Metal, Steel
Very Fine Hexagonal Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hexagonal bronze lantern with beveled and hand cut sunburst decorated panels. 3 lights
Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Elegant & Decorative Bronze Hexagonal lantern. Beveled Glass Panels. 3 Lights. France, circa
Crystal, Bronze
French Vintage Brass and Cut Clear Glass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French vintage brass and cut clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1950s. This
Brass
French Vintage Brass and Cut Clear Glass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French vintage brass and cut clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1950s. This
Brass
Art Deco Hexagonal Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lantern circa 1930. Hexagonal wrought iron frame and sandblasted glass. Perfect condition
Wrought Iron
Antique Louis XV Style Brass Lantern, Hexagonal Design, France, 1890
Located in Montreal, QC
An antique Louis XV style brass hexagonal lantern, supported by six scrolling arms later fitted
Brass
Antique Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Antique hexagonal glass paneled domed copper lantern. Newly wired with 3-light candelabra-size drop
Copper, Iron
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Louis XV Large Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Dore Bronze Louis XV Style Lantern Inset With Glass Panels And A 6 Candelabra
Bronze
Extra Large Black Iron Hexagonal Shaped Pair of Lanterns, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s French pair of black iron hexagonal shape lanterns having a unique and decorative design
Iron
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Beveled Clear Glass Hexagonal Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and beveled clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1920s. This adorable
Brass
Wonderful French Gilt Iron Louis XVI Hexagon Glass Lantern Pendent Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Gold Gilt Iron Louis XVI / Maison Bagues Style Octagon Shaped With Inset
Iron, Gold Leaf
Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
French hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lantern dating to the early 20th
Copper, Iron
Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
French hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lantern dating to the early 20th
Copper, Iron
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
$2,588Sale Price / item|24% Off
Set of Four Hexagonal French Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Hanging Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four hexagonal French Louis XV style wrought iron hanging lanterns, after the antique. The
Wrought Iron
$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
Pair of French Copper Three-Light Hexagonal Lanterns with Glass Panels, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French hexagonal three-light copper lanterns from the 20th century with tapered lines
Copper
Fine and Elegant Hexagonal Lantern Featuring Handcut Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant bronze hexagonal lantern featuring handcut glass panels, France, circa 1920. 3
Bronze
20th Century Hexagonal Wrought Iron Ceiling Lantern with Three Lights
Located in Madrid, ES
A hexagonal shaped lantern in cast iron and gilded metal decoration, with six glass panels and
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Italian Neoclassic Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern, first quarter 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
this unique lantern, early 20th century but possibly earlier, retains its original beveled glass
Metal, Tin
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
$5,960 / item
French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated
Copper
$5,960 / item
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated
Copper
Large French Louis XVI Style Bronze Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern
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
Vintage Solid Brass french style – Verdigris – Hexagonal Chandelier -31”H x 12”W
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hanging Lantern. This piece features a classic French Provincial silhouette, characterized by its elegant
Brass
c.1920 French Hand-Wrought Iron Lantern with Stained Glass All Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding Vintage French Hexagonal Hand-Wrought Metal Lantern with great Stained and Leaded Glass
Wrought Iron
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
French Hexagonal Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic hexagonal wrought iron hanging lantern features six glass panes and three central
Wrought Iron
French 'Petitot' Gilt Brass Hall Lantern, Hexagonal Design, 1927
Located in Lincoln, GB
French 'Petitot' Gilt Brass Six-Sided Hall Lantern, d. 1927 A refined French ceiling pendant hall
Brass
Large French Hexagonal Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic hexagonal wrought iron hanging lantern features six glass panes and three central
Wrought Iron
Antique Pair French Brass Hexagonal Hall Three Light Lanterns Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique pair of French brass glazed hall lanterns, circa 1900 in date. The hexagonal pair of
Brass
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
Hexagonal Lampascope Magic Lantern by Alphonse Giroux – 19th Century –
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in NANTES, FR
**Hexagonal Lampascope Magic Lantern by Alphonse Giroux – 19th Century – This hexagonal
Wood
Art Deco Pendant / Lantern 1920s Fine Bronze Hexagonal Shape with Stunning Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
in France in the 1920s and it comes with a beautifully patinated bronze frame. This patina makes the
Bronze
Stunning Antique French Neoclassical Brass Lantern Pendant w Frosted Glass c1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning French brass lantern from the 1910s brings timeless charm and warm, ambient light to any
Brass, Wire
Finest quality Bronze Orientalist /Middle eastern Style Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Finest quality French antique hexagonal shaped Bronze lantern form chandelier in the Persian
Bronze
Unavailable|$850
Hexagonal Iron Lantern
Located in Miami, FL
Hexagonal iron hanging lantern with glass panels.
Iron
Unavailable|$1,950 / set
Pair of French Cast Iron Hexagonal Lanterns
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French cast iron hexagonal lanterns with glass panes and decorated with spikes, balustrades
Iron
Unavailable|$1,822
Gilt Brass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Circa 19th century, gilt brass hexagonal hanging lantern, the central boss supported On six
French Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern with Colored Glass Panes, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Gothic Revival green painted and parcel gilt hexagonal tole lantern, with original
Tin, Tôle
Unavailable|$818
20th Century Brass and Glass Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Three-light brass and glass hexagonal lantern with a delicate rhombic pattern on the glass.
Brass
Unavailable|$19,845
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Lantern
Located in London, GB
The body of the lantern hangs from three shaped arms decorated with leaves, the uprights decorated
Ormolu
Unavailable|$3,206
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
Sold|$4,800
19th Century Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century French hexagonal lantern, newly wired with three lights.
Iron, Tôle
French Hexagonal Gothic Hanging Lantern from the Villa La Pausa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th-early 20th century, French hexagonal lantern, with pierced filigree Gothic-style
Metal
Sold|$1,500
Patinated Bronze French HexagonalLantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated bronze French hexagonal lantern
Bronze
Sold|$3,950 / item
Two French Hexagonal Copper Lantern with Domed Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French hexagonal lanterns features beautifully aged copper domes with a naturally
Iron
Sold|$4,600
Large French Copper Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large French copper hexagonal lantern. Vintage lantern with domed top and six glass paneled sides
Brass, Copper, Steel
Sold|$2,550
French Bronze Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
French bronze hexagonal hall lantern.
Bronze
Sold|$3,900
Hexagonal French Copper and Brass Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Hexagonal French copper and brass lantern with iron handle and glass panels. Can be wired for
Brass, Copper, Iron
Sold|$3,900
Hexagonal French Copper and Brass Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Hexagonal French copper and brass lantern with iron handle and glass panels. Can be wired for
Brass, Copper, Iron
Large French Hexagonal Green-Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large French hexagonal green-verdigris copper lantern with domed top and enclosed by glass paneled
Copper, Iron
Large French Hexagonal Green-Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large French hexagonal green-verdigris copper lantern with domed top and enclosed by glass paneled
Copper, Iron
Large French Hexagonal Green-Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large French hexagonal green-verdigris copper lantern with domed top and enclosed by glass paneled
Copper, Iron
French Hexagonal Louis XVI Style Lantern, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful French hexagonal Louis XVI style lantern, 1950s Brass frame with original beveled glass
Brass
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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