Large French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Lantern / Pendant / Chandelier, Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless, French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical hand-wrought iron lantern chandelier, pendant or lantern in the the style of Gilbert Poillerat, France, circa 1940.
Wrought Iron
Midcentury French Louis XV Iron and Crystal Pendants Four-Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1970, and square in shape, the lantern built of iron is decorated throughout with colorful crystal pendants, including bunch of grapes motifs.
Crystal, Iron
Chinoiserie Art Deco Period Polychromed Wrought Iron Pendant Chandelier Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinoiserie art deco period polychromed wrought iron pendant chandelier lantern, the canopy issuing an abstracted calligraphic form holding two chains from which are suspended a colu...
Iron
Early 1900 Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Lantern / Pendant with Stained Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and huge wrought iron pendant with stained glass. This beautiful and organic design pendant is in excellent and good working condition. If you are a lover of the Jugendsti...
Wrought Iron
$600Sale Price|24% Off
Gothic Pendant from the Magic Kingdom Collection
By Steven Handelman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic Wrought Iron Gothic Lantern was originally made for a theme park in Anaheim Ca. The intricate forged iron lantern is composed of over 50 individual handmade parts. ...
Iron
Vintage French Verdigris Wrought Iron Lantern Pendant - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 20th century French wrought iron lantern pendant, its frame finished in a deep verdigris.
Wrought Iron
$2,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
French Modern Wrought Iron White Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Wrought Iron White Lantern France, Circa 1950s A rare find, Made in France circa 1950s, each sleek lantern stands 22 inches high and has a 13-inch diameter. They featu...
Wrought Iron
French Globe Pendant Light / Lantern in Gilt Iron with Leaves Design, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage Globe Pendant Light Fixture in Gilt Patinated Iron. France, 1940-1950 Eye-catching three-light wrought iron globe pendant light / lantern with leaves motif.
Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron
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 lights descending from a central stem. The French antique piece dates back to the 19t...
Wrought Iron
French Style Iron Lantern in Antiqued Grey Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
French Style Iron Lantern in Antiqued Grey Finish
Metal, Iron
French Style Iron Lantern with Antiqued Black Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
French Style Iron Lantern with Antiqued Black Finish
Metal, Iron
$11,000
Kiss Wrought Iron Lantern
By Paul Kiss
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Paul Kiss hexagonal lantern, wrought iron and hammered, decorated with branches, foliage and a stylized sun. Signed.
Iron
French 20th Century Patinated Iron Lantern with Floral Motif
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French patinated iron lantern dates back to the mid 20th century. The top features scroll work, descending to the lantern body through outreaching flowers. The body it...
Iron
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 lights descending from a central stem. The French antique piece dates back to the 19t...
Wrought Iron
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an additional cost. Includes chain a...
Brass, Steel, Iron
French Iron and Tole Leaf Lantern with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Pembroke, MA
Petite French cages style lantern constructed of painted iron and tole leaves. The lantern is embellished with twisting vines and colored Paris porcelain flowers, and gilded Fleurs d...
Iron
Huge French Midcentury Wrought-Iron, Brass & Art Glass Lantern, 1960s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Huge wrought-Iron, brass & yellow art glass pendant lantern with beautiful details, handmade in the 1960s, France.
Brass
$545Sale Price|20% Off
Iron and Glass Ceiling Lamp Lustre French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury Textured glass globe and iron This can be rewired to USA, UK and European standards Good condition. Shipping D23 H23 1.3KG.
Iron
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Iron and Glass Lustre Ceiling Lamp French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury Textured yellow glass and iron This can be rewired to USA, UK and European standards Good condition. Shipping 22 / 22 / H 29 cm 1.6 kg
Iron
$392Sale Price|31% Off
Iron and Brass Ceiling Lamp Lustre French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury Iron and brass. This lamp from the 60s has been brought up to date with a recently created bulb. This can be rewired to USA, UK and E...
Iron, Brass
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 2 light Lantern, Style of Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 2-Light Lantern, Style of Adnet, France, circa 1950s This exquisite French Modern lantern, circa 1950s, epitomizes the elegant yet robust design ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Iron Textured & Colored Glass Ceiling Lamp Lustre French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury Glass globe composed of orange and green pieces, all textured in different ways Iron, lead and glass This can be rewired to USA, UK an...
Lead, Iron
Pair of French Iron Art Nouveau Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French iron scroll fixtures in the Art Nouveau motif, with glass panels set into each pagoda lantern form each with three candelabra lights. Each sold individu...
Iron
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4 light Bird Cage Lantern, Style of Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4-Light Pagoda Lantern, Style of Adnet, France, circa 1950s This stunning French Modern lantern from the 1950s showcases the refined and durable ...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
$17,510 / item
Certified Maison Bagues Lantern, 3 Lights Iron #17998
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-17998-03 Maison Baguès lantern, 3 lights. Various finish possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint. Iron and crystal. Price is for leaf gilt gold ...
Iron
Antique French Gold Decorative Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French decorative lantern. Fixture H 30.5”, chain 33”. Recently rewired. It holds one bulb.
Iron
$2,500 / item
Antique French Decorative Green Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful French decorative metal lantern. We have 2 available. New wiring. It holds one reg. size bulb. Fixture H 32”, chain 34” l.
Iron
French 19th Century Iron Hanging Lantern with Groups of Fleur De Lis at Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
This large elaborate hexagonal wrought iron hanging lantern features fantastic scroll work and dates back to the 19th Century. The French Antique piece plays host to groups of three ...
Wrought Iron
Handcrafted Traditional Pendant Lantern – Spanish Revival Exterior Light
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Inspired by the historic architecture of El Presidio de Santa Barbara, the Presidio Pendant Lantern is a handcrafted interpretation of classic Spanish Colonial lighting. Featuring fo...
Steel, Wrought Iron
$2,800 / item
Late 19th Century French Gold Painted Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Large antique French decorative lantern. Fixture 42.75”, chain 33.75” long. Recently rewired. It holds one bulb. 3 lanterns available.
Iron
Pair of Italian Mid 20th Century Wrought Iron Hanging Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful pair of Italian hand painted wrought iron and glass hanging lanterns date back to the mid 20th century. The Italian pair features spiraling iron elements at center and...
Wrought Iron
Grand French 6 Lantern Chandelier by Arlus (Pair)
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
A large and very grand 6 lantern chandelier produced by Arlus in the early 1950s, after a design by Matthieu Mategot. The structure is made of forged iron painted black with six arms...
Iron, Brass, Aluminum
Wonderful Art Deco Edgar Brandt Scroll Flower Iron Frosted Glass Lantern Fixture
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful art deco scroll, flower & leaf iron & frosted glass lantern fixture with single edison light in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
Iron
Grand French 6 Lantern Chandelier by Arlus (Pair)
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
A large and very grand 6 lantern chandelier produced by Arlus in the early 1950s, after a design by Matthieu Mategot. The structure is made of iron painted black with six arms each h...
Iron, Brass, Aluminum
Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron & Glass Art Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, form a France Castle, Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large and one of a kind pendant could be fl...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Maison Baguès Style Iron and Crystal Lantern Chandelier, Italy, 1950's
By Maison Baguès
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful iron and crystal lantern chandelier in the style of the prestigious Maison Baguès. One light handmade bronzed metal with crystal stones, beautiful piece of art. The Fixtu...
Crystal, Metal
Interior or Exterior French Colonial Pendant Hanging Lantern Light Fixture
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Classic elegance, handcrafted quality, and versatile design come together in this Transitional French Colonial pendant lantern, a fixture equally at home indoors or out.
Cut Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Copper and Glass Lantern/Pendant with Iron Ring Hanger, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century hexagon shaped lantern with six glass panels and a polished, unlacquered copper top. Hung from an iron ring hanger. Contains three candelabra style light socket...
Copper
Unavailable|$446 / item
Holophane Paris France Glass Factory Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Holophane
Located in Roubaix, FR
Industrial glass and iron original Holophane pendant lamps rewired E27 all power screw bulbs. Bottom part can be taken off easily. Available 6 piece all in excellent condition.
Iron
Unavailable|$2,495 / item
French White Cast Iron Lantern Chandelier
Located in Cookeville, TN
This listing features a selection of enormous white cast iron chandeliers originating from France. This light fixture features an oversized lantern shape topped with a curving foliat...
Iron
Unavailable|$3,800
19th Century French Moroccan Iron Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
This French Moroccan lantern in the Moorish style was originally kerosene and has since been rewired and electrified. Intricate iron scroll work with Middle-Eastern Asian influence. ...
Iron
Unavailable|$1,500
Early 20th Century French Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century French Iron Lantern
Unavailable|$3,600
Large-Scale French Chinoiserie Style Four Lantern Hanging Light
Located in Geneva, IL
Large-scale four lantern chinoiserie style hanging light or chandelier, French, circa 1930s. Each lantern takes a single standard based bulb.
Iron
Hand-Forged Iron and Stained Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Hand-forged iron pendant lantern with original stained glass panes, circa 1880. Found in Versailles.
Iron
Pair of French Forties Wrought Iron Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Pair of French Wrought Iron Lanterns / Pendants with Sober, Elegant Lines. 10 Panels Each with Satinized Glass are Set within the Black Wrought Iron Frame. 1 Edison Socket ...
Wrought Iron
Petite Art Deco Pendant Lantern in Wrought Iron & Glass
By Vasseur Et Cie
Located in NYC, NY
A petite square pendant light or lantern. The wrought iron frame with opaque (frosted) glass panels decorated in an etched geometric pattern.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$8,500
Pair of Industrial pendant fixtures
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of large cast iron hanging lights with ribbed glass
Iron
Antique French Iron Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
A fanciful lantern imagined in iron, this antique French iron hanging pendant light made up of elegant ornate curl detailing and a mid-section that illuminates is as interesting off ...
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,450
French Vintage Iron Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern from the Art Deco period in France. This fixture is made of forged iron with six glass panels surrounding three interior candelabra base lights. Acanthus leaf décor decorates...
Iron
Sold|$1,200
Black French Iron Lantern Form Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A chandelier in the form of a lantern, France c 1940. New frosted glass, single light source. Indoor or outdoor fixture.
Iron
Sold|$3,200
French Antique Neogothic Iron Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Remarkable antique French Neogothic lantern in gold leafed forged iron with hand painted pierced tole crown and gold leafed acanthus leaf details, stamped amber glass, six lights, re...
Tôle
Country French Wrought Iron Lantern Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The essence of Provincial charm, this antique French wrought iron lantern chandelier was meticulously fashioned from red-hot iron by an obviously talented artist and features abundan...
Iron
Antique French Lantern 19th century Wrought Iron
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French lantern hails from the 19th century and features intricate wrought iron details in a beautiful white colour. The lantern has been restored and reclaimed, making i...
Iron, Wrought Iron
1980s French Crown Shaped Iron Ceiling Lantern
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s French crown shaped iron ceiling lantern.
Iron
Sold|$3,800
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but sold individually priced $3,800 each (see last image and item ref. 1022).
Brass, Iron, Tin
Sold|$3,327 / item
Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Late 20thC Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns x7 (in this finish) price is each sku 1282 W44 x D44 x H105 cm
Brass, Bronze, Iron
French-Style Painted And Parcel-Gilt Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, vintage painted and parcel- gilt lantern in the French provincial style. The lantern feature an iron frame in a dark rusty brown finish with gilded decorations includin...
Iron, Gold Leaf
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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