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Gas Lanterns Copper

Pair of American Copper Gas Wall Lanterns with Flanking Scrolled Brackets 20th C
Pair of American Copper Gas Wall Lanterns with Flanking Scrolled Brackets 20th C

Pair of American Copper Gas Wall Lanterns with Flanking Scrolled Brackets 20th C

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American copper and gas mounted wall lanterns with flanking vented finals, glass hinged

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20th Century American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Gas Lamp
Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Gas Lamp

Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Gas Lamp

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique English copper wall hanging gas lamp dating back to the 19th century. This Georgian

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Lanterns

Materials

Copper

American Copper Street Lantern in Wooden Barrel, Sturbridge, MA., Circa 1820
American Copper Street Lantern in Wooden Barrel, Sturbridge, MA., Circa 1820

American Copper Street Lantern in Wooden Barrel, Sturbridge, MA., Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American gas copper street lantern with the original glass, floral motif, hinged door, mounted in a

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Antique 1820s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

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Large English 19th Century Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Large English 19th Century Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860

Large English 19th Century Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a large and very attractive English mid-19th century verdigris copper hanging gas lantern

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Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Walden Chemist Globe Lantern
Walden Chemist Globe Lantern

Walden Chemist Globe Lantern

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H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Walden Chemist Globe Lantern

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

An exceptional globe gas lantern. Natural verdigris to the copper frame, opaline glass above

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Copper

New Orleans Lantern

New Orleans Lantern

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H 21 in Dm 9 in

New Orleans Lantern

By ADG Lighting

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Pair of old world gas copper lanterns converted with reflector back plate. Can be reproduced. $900

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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Lanterns

Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

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H 23 in W 11 in D 17 in

Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Pair of wall hanging gas lantern made of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.   

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Steel

19th Century American Copper and Brass Gas Lantern Sconce
19th Century American Copper and Brass Gas Lantern Sconce

19th Century American Copper and Brass Gas Lantern Sconce

Located in Atlanta, GA

having graduated flattened ball form finial and terminal, the curved glass panes housing a single electrified candle, the backplate in solid brass

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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

English Copper Gas Lantern, Now Electrified, Mid-19th Century, UL Wired
English Copper Gas Lantern, Now Electrified, Mid-19th Century, UL Wired

English Copper Gas Lantern, Now Electrified, Mid-19th Century, UL Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

Formerly a gas lantern and now fitted with a four light cluster and electrified, the frame square

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Early 20th C Edwardian Extra Large Copper Gas Lantern Railway Station Light
Early 20th C Edwardian Extra Large Copper Gas Lantern Railway Station Light

Early 20th C Edwardian Extra Large Copper Gas Lantern Railway Station Light

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Impressive in scale, copper gas lantern with a later frosted glass lens. Likely to of been used

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Unusual Turn of the Century Copper and Quilted Glass Gas Lantern Light
Unusual Turn of the Century Copper and Quilted Glass Gas Lantern Light

Unusual Turn of the Century Copper and Quilted Glass Gas Lantern Light

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A highly unusual turn of the century porch gas lantern, with a unique quilted glass shade. The

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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Large Copper Lantern
Large Copper Lantern

Large Copper Lantern

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H 28 in W 16.5 in D 16 in

Large Copper Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large copper gas lantern converted to electric. Original patinated finish, replaced glass panels

Category

Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of American Copper and Brass Hanging Glass Lanterns, Orig Gas, Circa 1810
Pair of American Copper and Brass Hanging Glass Lanterns, Orig Gas, Circa 1810

Pair of American Copper and Brass Hanging Glass Lanterns, Orig Gas, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American copper and brass hanging glass lanterns with upper circular bulbous vented finials

Category

Antique 1810s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Spectacular Pair of Antique English Copper Lanterns-Electrified
Spectacular Pair of Antique English Copper Lanterns-Electrified

Spectacular Pair of Antique English Copper Lanterns-Electrified

By Kemptolyte

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Special pair of original 19th century gas-lit copper post lanterns that have been electrified. They

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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century French Antique Wall Mount Lantern Luchaire & Fils
19th Century French Antique Wall Mount Lantern Luchaire & Fils

19th Century French Antique Wall Mount Lantern Luchaire & Fils

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stately antique French copper gas light lantern with a copper top, brass details, brass burner

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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Copper

Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

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H 23 in W 11 in D 17 in

Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Single wall hanging gas lantern made of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.  

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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Steel

19th Century American Architectural Lantern
19th Century American Architectural Lantern

19th Century American Architectural Lantern

Located in Rochester, NY

Large American Gas Lantern Dated 1879 - Tin, Copper & Iron with beautifully aged surface. Mounted

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Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Single Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Single Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

Single Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

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H 23 in W 11 in D 17 in

Single Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Single wall hanging gas lantern hand crafted of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.  

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Steel

Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

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H 23 in W 11 in D 17 in

Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Pair of wall hanging gas lantern made of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.  

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Steel

Pair of American Brass and Copper Hanging Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, Circa 1810
Pair of American Brass and Copper Hanging Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, Circa 1810

Pair of American Brass and Copper Hanging Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass and copper hanging glass lanterns with exterior decorative vented finial

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Antique 1810s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wire

Antique 19th Century French Copper Lantern
Antique 19th Century French Copper Lantern

Antique 19th Century French Copper Lantern

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H 28 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in

Antique 19th Century French Copper Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

Originally a copper gas lantern this fixture has been converted for use inside as an electric

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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Lantern
19th Century French Lantern

19th Century French Lantern

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H 38 in W 17 in D 17 in

19th Century French Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

A charismatic and full-of-personality 19th century French black painted copper gas lantern, now

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Copper Gas Lantern with Flat Milk Glass Shade
Copper Gas Lantern with Flat Milk Glass Shade

Copper Gas Lantern with Flat Milk Glass Shade

By Benjamin

Located in Peekskill, NY

Benjamin bulb cluster. The lamp is all copper showing the original copper patina and an oversized dog bone

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Copper Gas Lanterns
Copper Gas Lanterns

Copper Gas Lanterns

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H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Copper Gas Lanterns

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A well patinated and painted copper street light gas lantern, converted to electricity. English

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Antique 1840s British Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Gas Street Lantern
Antique Copper Gas Street Lantern

Antique Copper Gas Street Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large, hand made copper gas lantern now used for candles. Four sides with one side as a door, and

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Antique 19th Century British Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of 19th Century Copper and Etched Glass Gas Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Copper and Etched Glass Gas Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Copper and Etched Glass Gas Lanterns

Located in Tadcaster, GB

These are a superb pair of high quality 19th century copper and etched glass lanterns. They have a

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Original 19th Century Copper Globe Lantern Reputedly from Palace of Westminster
Original 19th Century Copper Globe Lantern Reputedly from Palace of Westminster

Original 19th Century Copper Globe Lantern Reputedly from Palace of Westminster

By Sugg Gas Lighting Company

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

This was originally a gas lantern that reputedly was in the Palace of Westminster until new

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Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Unusual Copper Lanterns
Unusual Copper Lanterns

Unusual Copper Lanterns

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H 37 in Dm 17 in

Unusual Copper Lanterns

Located in Woodbury, CT

One of a pair of wonderfully-different copper gas lanterns with rare pierced top and glassed roof

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Vintage 1930s English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

English Copper Lantern
English Copper Lantern

English Copper Lantern

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H 36 in D 17 in

English Copper Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gas copper street lantern from England with new seeded glass and electrification. More available.

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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Copper Lantern
19th Century French Copper Lantern

19th Century French Copper Lantern

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H 32.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

19th Century French Copper Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century French copper gas lantern converted to electric light.

Category

Late 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Brass

Classic Edwardian Verdigris Copper Lantern
Classic Edwardian Verdigris Copper Lantern

Classic Edwardian Verdigris Copper Lantern

Located in Woodbury, CT

elegant copper gas lantern with scalloped finial has been fully restored and electrified. We have added a

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Stunning Pair of Large Copper Lanterns
Stunning Pair of Large Copper Lanterns

Stunning Pair of Large Copper Lanterns

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H 37 in W 16 in D 16 in

Stunning Pair of Large Copper Lanterns

By W. Parkinson & Co.

Located in Woodbury, CT

elegant pair of copper gas lanterns has been fully restored and electrified. We have added custom brass

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Brass

Rare Copper Street Lantern with Acorn Finial
Rare Copper Street Lantern with Acorn Finial

Rare Copper Street Lantern with Acorn Finial

Located in Woodbury, CT

This black painted copper gas street lantern with zinc acorn finial is of a rare form, having a

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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Zinc, Brass

Iron and Copper Outdoor Lanterns
Iron and Copper Outdoor Lanterns

Iron and Copper Outdoor Lanterns

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H 38 in W 25 in D 25 in

Iron and Copper Outdoor Lanterns

Located in St.amford, CT

Rustic early 20th c. gas iron lanterns with copper lids. heavy beveled glass on all four sides.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Lanterns

Gorgeous Period Copper Verdigris Lantern
Gorgeous Period Copper Verdigris Lantern

Gorgeous Period Copper Verdigris Lantern

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H 36 in W 15 in D 15 in

Gorgeous Period Copper Verdigris Lantern

Located in Woodbury, CT

It is extremely rare when we are able to find a 19th C gas copper lantern with its original glass

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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Glazed Lantern
Glazed Lantern

Glazed Lantern

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H 29.53 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Glazed Lantern

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A heavily patinated copper gas lantern, now converted to electricity.  

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Late 19th Century New York Copper and Brass Gas Lanterns
Pair of Late 19th Century New York Copper and Brass Gas Lanterns

Pair of Late 19th Century New York Copper and Brass Gas Lanterns

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Wonderful pair of late 19th century New York copper and brass gas lanterns attributed to Caldwell

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

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By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Glendale, CA

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Metal

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Marble Scalloped Sink Basin

Marble Scalloped Sink Basin

$3,148 / item

H 5.5 in W 27.5 in D 13 in

Marble Scalloped Sink Basin

Located in Cranbrook, Kent

Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available  

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

Vintage English-Chinoiserie “Papier Mache” Painted Umbrella Stand
Vintage English-Chinoiserie “Papier Mache” Painted Umbrella Stand

Vintage English-Chinoiserie “Papier Mache” Painted Umbrella Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This sturdy and elegant English-chinoiserie umbrella stand gets its sturdiness from its metal core and its elegances from the hand painted chinoiserie nature scene on papier mâché in...

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Late 20th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Very Large Chinese Blue and White Fish Bowl
Very Large Chinese Blue and White Fish Bowl

Very Large Chinese Blue and White Fish Bowl

Located in East Hampton, NY

A very large single Chinese blue and white fish bowl/planter depicting a dragon and palms ... very heavy.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of English Cast Bronze Outdoor Wall Lanterns, Sold per Pair
Set of English Cast Bronze Outdoor Wall Lanterns, Sold per Pair

Set of English Cast Bronze Outdoor Wall Lanterns, Sold per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight circa 1940's English outdoor/indoor patinated bronze lantern sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 24" Depth: 9.5" Width: 10"

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Vintage 1940s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of wall sconces with parrots and leaves by Maison Bagues.
Pair of wall sconces with parrots and leaves by Maison Bagues.

Pair of wall sconces with parrots and leaves by Maison Bagues.

$3,886Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in

Pair of wall sconces with parrots and leaves by Maison Bagues.

By Maison Baguès

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Beautiful pair of wall lamps with the exquisite design of parrots amidst vegetation from the prestigious Maison Baguès. These sconces are a true rarity, made entirely of silver-plate...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman
Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

By Glenn of California, Gio Ponti, Pierre Chapo, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Spectacular set of four dining chairs by Greta Magnusson Grossman. She received the Good Design award from the Museum of Modern Art, New York for this chair design and we can see why...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

6 French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Dining Chairs
6 French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Dining Chairs

6 French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Dining Chairs

$9,317Sale Price / set|65% Off

H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in

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By Salda

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI style dining armchairs are handmade and carved in Italy. The carvings of the armchairs are filigree and decorated with gold ornaments o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

"View of Venice" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures and Boats along Venice
"View of Venice" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures and Boats along Venice

"View of Venice" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures and Boats along Venice

By Niek van der Plas

Located in New York, NY

This captivating scene of Venice from the 20th Century is a wonderful display of Van der Plas's true passion for outdoor genre paintings. The vibrant colors and impressionistic brush...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Large Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Planter
Large Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Planter

Large Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Planter

$1,400

H 20.75 in Dm 10.25 in

Large Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Planter

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl. Features Classic, oriental scenes with Chinese family ,birds flowers and Chinese motifs throughout. It is painted inside too could ...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Mahogany Bergere Chairs, Circa 1820
Pair of French Mahogany Bergere Chairs, Circa 1820

Pair of French Mahogany Bergere Chairs, Circa 1820

$15,000 / set

H 33 in W 22 in D 16.5 in

Pair of French Mahogany Bergere Chairs, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French mahogany bergere chairs with scrolled back and arms, upholstered in white muslin, terminating on tapered squared legs with original brass casters. Circa 1820

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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Pair of American Cast Iron Campana-Form Floral Garden Urns on Plinths Circa 1880
Pair of American Cast Iron Campana-Form Floral Garden Urns on Plinths Circa 1880

Pair of American Cast Iron Campana-Form Floral Garden Urns on Plinths Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron and painted campana-form floral garden urns with an incised molded edge, flanking acanthus side handles, and resting on decorative squared floral plinths. ...

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Antique 1880s American American Empire Urns

Materials

Iron

French Regency Mahogany Upholstered Bench with Original Brass Casters Circa 1815
French Regency Mahogany Upholstered Bench with Original Brass Casters Circa 1815

French Regency Mahogany Upholstered Bench with Original Brass Casters Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

French Regency mahogany upholstered bench with serpentine skirt, foliage carved knee, and terminating on the original brass casters. Bench is covered in white muslin with horse hair ...

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Antique 1810s French Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet
Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

$48,846

H 122.05 in W 131.5 in D 18.51 in

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788B Base W332 x D47 x H94 cm Top W334 x D37 x H216 cm Toge...

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

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Oak

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Glazed Figural Ginger Jars with Lids, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Glazed Figural Ginger Jars with Lids, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Glazed Figural Ginger Jars with Lids, 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain glazed decorative figural and floral ginger jars with the original removable lids, 20th century.

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White Murano Glass Chandelier
White Murano Glass Chandelier

White Murano Glass Chandelier

$12,000

H 28 in Dm 51 in

White Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s Italian blown glass chandelier with 6 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 28" Diameter: 36".

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Murano Glass

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Gas Lanterns Copper For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gas lanterns copper for your home. Each gas lanterns copper for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using copper, metal and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gas lanterns copper, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A gas lanterns copper, designed in the Arts and Crafts or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gas lanterns copper over the years, but those crafted by Benjamin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gas Lanterns Copper?

Prices for a gas lanterns copper start at $551 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,225.

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.