$6,400 / set
Large-Scale Pair of French Tole Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Large-scale pair of French tole lanterns. Late 19th century lanterns with glass-paneled sides
Iron
Gilt Tin French Tole Lantern, Louis XV Style Antique Lighting, 1910s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gilt tin French tole lantern. Lantern height with stem and canopy is 22 inches. Lantern has five
Tôle, Tin
$1,150
French Tole Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French tole lantern lamp. Antique brown patinated tole footed lantern candle stand with original
Metal
19th Century French Tole Lantern on Iron Bracket
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderfully atmospheric 19th Century French tole hanging wall lantern. Suspended from an
Iron
$1,231Sale Price|20% Off
French Tole Hall Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Tole Hall Lantern An elegant French Interior Hall Lantern featuring an appealing light grey
Brass, Steel
$5,800
Painted Tole Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French painted tole lantern with 2 interior lights. Measurements: Height of body
Metal
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
Brass, Iron, Tin
French Circa 1900 Painted Tôle Lantern with Pierced Crown and Three Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French lantern, dating to circa 1900, is crafted in painted tôle and distinguished by its
Brass, Tôle
$3,250 / item
Vintage Floral Tole Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This enchanting pair of vintage toleware lanterns brings a breath of French country air to any
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
Brass, Steel, 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
Steel, 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
Steel, Iron
French Hand Painted Tole Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French Tin hand-painted tole pagoda hanging lantern with tiered ruby pear-shaped prisms and
Crystal, Tin
Pair French Patinated Copper & Tole Wall Lanterns with Ball Finials
Located in Litchfield, CT
Pair French patinated copper and tole wall lanterns with ball finials. Each with a front door that
Metal
Pair of Newly Wired Antique French Tôle and Glass Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of antique lanterns from the South of France, crafted in hand-riveted tôle with
Metal
Late 19th Century French Tole Hanging Lantern with Wrought Iron Bracket
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking and highly decorative late 19th Century French tole hanging lantern. Suspended from an
Wrought Iron
Wonderful French Green Tole Patina Lantern Three Lights White Porcelain Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
An enchanting green metal lantern with wonderful green leaf detail and delicate white porcelain
Porcelain
Wonderful French Green Tole Patina Glass Fleur De Lis Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Green Tole Patina & Glass Inset 3 Candelabra Light With Fleur De Lis Accent
Metal
Wonderful French Green Tole Patina Glass Fleur De Lis Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Green Tole Patina & Glass Inset 4 Candelabra Light With Fleur De Lis Accent
Metal
19th Century Napoleon III Iron and Tole Metal Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
This extra large scale black tole metal and frosted glass lantern with 6 lights to interior, is
Metal
Large Vintage French Wrought Iron and Tole Hanging Lantern, 20th C, H-57 inches
Located in Dallas, TX
Measuring 57 inches tall, this large French hanging lantern features a hexagonal form adorned with
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Tin
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
French Midcentury Lantern with Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s French painted tole lantern with glass inset and 8 interior lights. Measurements
Metal
Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W
Located in Benington, Herts
An imposing and fine quality pair of early 19th century French Tole Peinte and parcel gilt wall
Glass
$16,500 / set
Collection of Forty Petite Processional Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Collection of forty petite processional lanterns, circa 1885-1905, France. Petite hand-blown and
Tin, Wire
French Tole and Porcelain Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
20th century French painted tole lantern with porcelain flowers.
Tôle
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
Brass, Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century French Tole and Glass Storm Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century storm lantern, tole and original glass, once used with oil lamp, now ideal for a
Sheet Metal
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
Iron
Pair of Gilt and Painted French Tole Wall Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt and painted French tole wall lanterns. The interiors each with two candelabra
Metal
Vintage French Country White Gold Small Genie Lantern Tole Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country White & Gold Small Genie Lantern Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Lamp with Shade
Metal
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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