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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 using UL listed parts.

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Street Lamps with Rococo Lanterns
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Street Lamps with Rococo Lanterns

Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Street Lamps with Rococo Lanterns

Located in Nottingham, GB

A magnificent pair of French Rococo Revival street lamps, conceived as grand architectural features for a prestigious entrance, estate, or public space.

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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Neoclassic Style Bronze Street Lanterns
Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Neoclassic Style Bronze Street Lanterns

Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Neoclassic Style Bronze Street Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Six Light Neoclassic Style Bronze Street Lanterns Each with hexagonal domed top with acanthus balustrade mounted to the angles with winged femal...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Labrit, Landes

Wrought iron floor lamp street or patio light lantern French midcentury, circa 1970 Good vintage condition with only minor signs of use for its age.

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Vintage 1970s French Gothic Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Huge Early Two-Part French Holophane Glass Street Lantern Pendant Light, C.1930
Huge Early Two-Part French Holophane Glass Street Lantern Pendant Light, C.1930

Huge Early Two-Part French Holophane Glass Street Lantern Pendant Light, C.1930

By Holophane

Located in London, GB

An XL prismatic glass Holophane street lantern. French, c.1930. Now thoughtfully converted for interior use as a pendant.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

This beautiful pair of Italian semi-circular oscuro (dark) bronze wall lanterns features curved glass panes and made to resemble Parisian street lights of the 19th Century.

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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

This beautiful enamel pendant is made of an vintage french street lantern. They came in single ones (fixed on the wall) or in double versions like this one.

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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

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H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 0.04 in

School Poster Big French City by Rossignol

Located in Retie, BE

You see also a jewelery shop, a large hotel building , newspaper shop, pharmacy, cinema, beautiful theatre building, entrance to the subway, policemen, pedestrians, bicycles, typica...

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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 to make a light for inside or into a garden feature. Copper dome top standing on to...

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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 the USA using UL listed parts.

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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 be wired for electricity or fitted for use with gas for an additional cost.

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 using UL listed parts.

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Pair of Large Midcentury French Metal Street Lanterns with Brass, Glass, Mirror
Pair of Large Midcentury French Metal Street Lanterns with Brass, Glass, Mirror

Pair of Large Midcentury French Metal Street Lanterns with Brass, Glass, Mirror

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used as street lamps in a French village, this pair of midcentury metal lanterns features glass on three sides and a back finished with antique mirrors.

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Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 to be a gorgeous hanging light fixture. The painted iron lantern has bronze detail ...

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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 finish.

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Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

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

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 an estate or urban streetscape. Their tapered, four-sided design is crowned with e...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial 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

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome pair of early 20th-century French copper lanterns, each crafted with the clean, architectural lines that define traditional French courtyard and street lighting.

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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, re-wired.

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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.

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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 streets of Paris. Electrified for standard bulbs.

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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 glass and mounted on wooden bases. The glass is frosted on the side panels, and there ...

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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

Each lantern is fitted with clear glass panels, allowing an unobstructed view of the three-arm candelabra-style lighting, reminiscent of traditional French street lanterns.

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

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 century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 wired for electricity or fitted for use with gas for an additional cost.

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 glass windows for outdoor and inoor use.

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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 pedestal base. Wonderful design with cast lions along the base and four arms on the top ...

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20th Century French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

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 mythological figures. Details: Height – 55 inches /140cm Diameter – 28 inches / 71cm Lights ...

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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

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome pair of early 20th-century French copper lanterns, each crafted with the clean, architectural lines that define traditional French courtyard and street lighting.

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome pair of early 20th-century French copper lanterns, each crafted with the clean, architectural lines that define traditional French courtyard and street lighting.

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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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.