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French Street Lantern

Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lantern
Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lantern

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

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Street Lantern
Antique French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Street Lantern

Antique French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Street Lantern

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Antique handcrafted wrought iron street lantern with original off-white paint, France, late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six-Light Street Lantern
Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six-Light Street Lantern

Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six-Light Street Lantern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six Light Street Lantern Of Hexagonal form with winged

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns
Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

$5,950 / set

H 28.75 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

, architectural lines that define traditional French courtyard and street lighting. The lanterns feature tapered

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns
Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

$5,950 / set

H 28.85 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

, architectural lines that define traditional French courtyard and street lighting. The lanterns feature tapered

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns
Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

$5,950 / set

H 28.75 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

, architectural lines that define traditional French courtyard and street lighting. The lanterns feature tapered

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Aluminum Fusion Floor Lamp Street Style Lantern Three Lights, French, circa 1970
Aluminum Fusion Floor Lamp Street Style Lantern Three Lights, French, circa 1970

Aluminum Fusion Floor Lamp Street Style Lantern Three Lights, French, circa 1970

$1,420Sale Price|20% Off

H 58.67 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in

Aluminum Fusion Floor Lamp Street Style Lantern Three Lights, French, circa 1970

Located in Labrit, Landes

Wrought iron floor lamp street or patio light lantern French midcentury, circa 1970 Good vintage

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Vintage 1970s French Gothic Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Italian Semi-Circular Wall Lanterns, Replicas of Parisian Street Lights
Pair of Italian Semi-Circular Wall Lanterns, Replicas of Parisian Street Lights

Pair of Italian Semi-Circular Wall Lanterns, Replicas of Parisian Street Lights

Located in New Orleans, LA

generation antique store in The French Quarter of New Orleans. Each chandelier and lantern comes with a

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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage double shade french enamel lamp. Antique streetlamp. For home or garden.
Vintage double shade french enamel lamp. Antique streetlamp. For home or garden.

Vintage double shade french enamel lamp. Antique streetlamp. For home or garden.

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

beautiful enamel pendant is made of an vintage french street lantern. They came in single ones (fixed on the

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Steel

School Poster Big French City by Rossignol
School Poster Big French City by Rossignol

School Poster Big French City by Rossignol

Unavailable

H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 0.04 in

School Poster Big French City by Rossignol

Located in Retie, BE

, typical French lanterns on the street and lots of beautiful classic cars or oldtimers etc ... This

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Mid-20th Century French Posters

Materials

Paper

Street lantern
Street lantern

Street lantern

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H 32 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Street lantern

Located in Buchanan, NY

Iron lantern with tempered frosted glass

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Vintage 1940s French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

19th century French large copper and glass street lantern
19th century French large copper and glass street lantern

19th century French large copper and glass street lantern

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century french large copper and glass lantern, circa 1880. Here we offer a great opportunity

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Vintage Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lantern
Vintage Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lantern

Vintage Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Vintage black-painted hexagonal street lantern from the South of France. Newly wired for use within

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel, Tin

Six Vintage Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lanterns
Six Vintage Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lanterns

Six Vintage Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lanterns

Located in Chireno, TX

Six vintage black-painted hexagonal street lanterns from the South of France. Sold unwired, but may

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lanterns
Pair of Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lanterns

Pair of Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lanterns

Located in Chireno, TX

Black-painted hexagonal street lantern from the South of France. Newly wired for use within the USA

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Antique French Lantern
Antique French Lantern

Antique French Lantern

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H 32 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Antique French Lantern

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Early 20th century French tole street lantern from Avignon rewired.

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Victorian Hanging Parisian Street Lantern, Early 20th Century
Victorian Hanging Parisian Street Lantern, Early 20th Century

Victorian Hanging Parisian Street Lantern, Early 20th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

This beautiful early 20th century large Victorian style Parisian street lantern has been converted

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 20th Century Castellated Paris Street Lanterns
Pair of 20th Century Castellated Paris Street Lanterns

Pair of 20th Century Castellated Paris Street Lanterns

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H 23.23 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Pair of 20th Century Castellated Paris Street Lanterns

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Impressive pair of Parisian street lanterns, patinated brass and copper, good, natural verdigris

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Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Pair of Monumental Antique Copper Street Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Pair of Monumental Antique Copper Street Lanterns with Verdigris Patina

Pair of Monumental Antique Copper Street Lanterns with Verdigris Patina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent pair of large-scale antique copper lanterns, likely early 20th century, salvaged from

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Oversized Street Lamp with Original Frosted Shade
Oversized Street Lamp with Original Frosted Shade

Oversized Street Lamp with Original Frosted Shade

Located in Culver City, CA

Oversized street lamp with original frosted glass with delicate wire support original metal fitter

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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Rare French Copper Street Lanterns

Rare French Copper Street Lanterns

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H 24.5 in W 15 in D 10 in

Rare French Copper Street Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

France C. 1840 Rare and unique design Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris, Inc.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Grand Scale Iron Paris Street Lantern
Grand Scale Iron Paris Street Lantern

Grand Scale Iron Paris Street Lantern

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Early twentieth century iron pendant street lantern with curved panes. Originally used in the

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Victorian Style Iron Copper and Glass Parisian Street Lanterns
Pair of Victorian Style Iron Copper and Glass Parisian Street Lanterns

Pair of Victorian Style Iron Copper and Glass Parisian Street Lanterns

Located in North York, ON

These Victorian style street lanterns are absolutely stunning. They are crafted out of iron and

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Huge Vintage Gilt Bronze and Glass Street Light Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Huge Vintage Gilt Bronze and Glass Street Light Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Huge Vintage Gilt Bronze and Glass Street Light Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Huge vintage gilt bronze and glass street light lantern pendant chandelier.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 20th-Century French Hexagonal Copper and Iron Lanterns
Pair of 20th-Century French Hexagonal Copper and Iron Lanterns

Pair of 20th-Century French Hexagonal Copper and Iron Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning pair of French hexagonal lanterns, dating to the early 20th century, embodies the

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

French 19th Century Bronze and Glass Street Lantern
French 19th Century Bronze and Glass Street Lantern

French 19th Century Bronze and Glass Street Lantern

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 19th century six-sided bronze and glass street lantern, one door and three-light cluster.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Three Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lanterns
Three Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lanterns

Three Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lanterns

Located in Chireno, TX

Three black-painted hexagonal street lanterns from the South of France. Sold unwired, but may be

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

19th-Century Large French Hand Forged Iron Glass Electrified Street Lantern
19th-Century Large French Hand Forged Iron Glass Electrified Street Lantern

19th-Century Large French Hand Forged Iron Glass Electrified Street Lantern

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Heavy, large hand forged iron electrified street lantern, Paris, France, 1830-1840, with six clear

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Massive Cast Iron Street Lamp with Five Lanterns
Massive Cast Iron Street Lamp with Five Lanterns

Massive Cast Iron Street Lamp with Five Lanterns

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This impressive cast iron street lamp has five lanterns on the top and sits on top of a large

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20th Century French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns
Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Early 20th-Century French Copper Hanging Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

, architectural lines that define traditional French courtyard and street lighting. The lanterns feature tapered

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Single French Street Style Wall Mounted Lantern
Single French Street Style Wall Mounted Lantern

Single French Street Style Wall Mounted Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant wall hanging lantern made of cast aluminum painted in black and decorated with gold accents

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Bronze French Table Lamps in the Form of Street Lanterns
Pair of Bronze French Table Lamps in the Form of Street Lanterns

Pair of Bronze French Table Lamps in the Form of Street Lanterns

Located in London, GB

A pair of unusual bronze table lamps. France, c1930s. In the form of street lanterns

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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th c. Street Lanterns
Pair 19th c. Street Lanterns

Pair 19th c. Street Lanterns

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H 20 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair 19th c. Street Lanterns

Located in Houston, TX

Pair 19th c. Street Lanterns from the Provençal Town of Uzes

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Lanterns

A French Lantern
A French Lantern

A French Lantern

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H 30 in Dm 12 in

A French Lantern

Located in London, GB

A FRENCH PARISIAN STREET LANTERN

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Pair of French Blue Steel Lanterns
Pair of French Blue Steel Lanterns

Pair of French Blue Steel Lanterns

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H 27 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of French Blue Steel Lanterns

Located in Woodbury, CT

A wonderful and rare pair of handmade French steel street lanterns, restored and wired with modern

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Steel

1950s Street Lamp from Brittany City
1950s Street Lamp from Brittany City

1950s Street Lamp from Brittany City

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H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 13 in

1950s Street Lamp from Brittany City

Located in Lannebert, FR

Amazing outside lamp directly from Brittany city. Very good quality of cast iron.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Cast Stone

Paris Street Lantern Shaped Rope Sconce by Audoux Minet, France, 1960s
Paris Street Lantern Shaped Rope Sconce by Audoux Minet, France, 1960s

Paris Street Lantern Shaped Rope Sconce by Audoux Minet, France, 1960s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in New York, NY

Audoux Minnet. European socket and wiring this item will ship from France price does not include

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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Original Pair of French Street Lanterns on Brackets
Original Pair of French Street Lanterns on Brackets

Original Pair of French Street Lanterns on Brackets

Located in Woodbury, CT

Simply classic! These French street lanterns are made of steel and feature their original bronze

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

Large Six Sided French Hanging Street Lantern, circa 1920s
Large Six Sided French Hanging Street Lantern, circa 1920s

Large Six Sided French Hanging Street Lantern, circa 1920s

By Claude Lefebvre

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

instance a vintage Edison filament bulb. The hinge is stamped Claude Lefebvre, Tavers, France. The lantern

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

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French Street Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French street lantern you’re looking for. Each French street lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French street lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French street lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made French street lantern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Street Lantern?

Prices for a French street lantern start at $625 and top out at $21,000 with the average selling for $2,675.

Finding the Right Lanterns for You

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.