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Reproduction Gas Lantern Chandelier in Brass with Opaline
Reproduction Gas Lantern Chandelier in Brass with Opaline

Reproduction Gas Lantern Chandelier in Brass with Opaline

Located in Marseille, FR

Chandelier reproduction of gas lantern in brass with opaline of dimension height 67 cm for a width

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern
Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern

Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant octagon shaped gold dore bronze gas lantern, later electrified with original beveled glass

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns
A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns

A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns

Located in Huntington, NY

A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns These beautiful lanterns originally configured as gas

Category

Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Very Large And Early Estate Gas Lantern With Wall Bracket
Very Large And Early Estate Gas Lantern With Wall Bracket

Very Large And Early Estate Gas Lantern With Wall Bracket

Located in Peekskill, NY

This impressive lantern is all hand-hammered and blacksmith made. The lantern alone has a 24 inch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820
Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820

Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

flame emanating from a corona, echoing their past as gas lanterns. Below, there is an elegant band of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern
American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern

American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern

Located in Montreal, QC

This highly unusual lantern dates from a time when both gas and electricity were available, the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique English Solid Brass Gas-Light Era Lantern, circa 1890
Antique English Solid Brass Gas-Light Era Lantern, circa 1890

Antique English Solid Brass Gas-Light Era Lantern, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English solid brass gas-light era lantern, circa 1890. LAN009.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Hand-Crafted Copper Wall Lantern with Electric Conversion, USA
Hand-Crafted Copper Wall Lantern with Electric Conversion, USA

Hand-Crafted Copper Wall Lantern with Electric Conversion, USA

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Single Wall lantern made of solid copper , originally was gas lantern and converted to be electric

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Brass

British Royal Navy Surplus Ship's Lantern
British Royal Navy Surplus Ship's Lantern

British Royal Navy Surplus Ship's Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

New old stock ship's anchor lantern from 1984 with original label. Gas lantern with Fresnel lens

Category

Vintage 1980s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass
1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass

1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Converted Gas Pendant Light Chandelier
Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Converted Gas Pendant Light Chandelier

Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Converted Gas Pendant Light Chandelier

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian converted gas 3 light parlor pendant / pool table chandelier. Made of scrolled

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Antique Bronze and Iron Lanterns
Pair of Large Antique Bronze and Iron Lanterns

Pair of Large Antique Bronze and Iron Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

flame echoing their past as gas lanterns. Have been wired for electricity but could be converted back to

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron

Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

single candle-style lights create a soft, inviting glow reminiscent of antique gas lanterns. The rich

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Interior or Exterior French Colonial Pendant Hanging Lantern Light Fixture
Interior or Exterior French Colonial Pendant Hanging Lantern Light Fixture

Interior or Exterior French Colonial Pendant Hanging Lantern Light Fixture

By Santa Barbara Lighting Company

Located in Santa Paula, CA

French Colonial pendant lantern, a fixture equally at home indoors or out. Inspired by historic gas

Category

2010s American Colonial Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cut Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Exterior Hand-Crafted French Colonial Outdoor Lantern Wrought Iron Light Fixture
Exterior Hand-Crafted French Colonial Outdoor Lantern Wrought Iron Light Fixture

Exterior Hand-Crafted French Colonial Outdoor Lantern Wrought Iron Light Fixture

By Santa Barbara Lighting Company

Located in Santa Paula, CA

— evokes the charm of historic gas lanterns found throughout New Orleans, Charleston, and coastal estates

Category

2010s American Colonial Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron, Cut Steel, Iron

Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890

Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890

Located in Lisse, NL

Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal, Iron

Exterior Hand-Crafted French Colonial Outdoor Post, Pier Light
Exterior Hand-Crafted French Colonial Outdoor Post, Pier Light

Exterior Hand-Crafted French Colonial Outdoor Post, Pier Light

By Santa Barbara Lighting Company

Located in Santa Paula, CA

brings the charm of historic gas lanterns to today’s exterior designs. Each fixture is handmade in

Category

2010s American Colonial Revival More Lighting

Materials

Cut Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Hall Lanterns with Orig, Frosted Etched Globes, Gas, 1860
Pair of American Brass Hall Lanterns with Orig, Frosted Etched Globes, Gas, 1860

Pair of American Brass Hall Lanterns with Orig, Frosted Etched Globes, Gas, 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

filigree cock keys. Pair of lanterns were originally gas and have been electrified. Mid-19th century.

Category

Antique 1860s American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Wheeler Reflector Co Mirrored Wall Gas Sconce - a Pair
Vintage Boho Wheeler Reflector Co Mirrored Wall Gas Sconce - a Pair

Vintage Boho Wheeler Reflector Co Mirrored Wall Gas Sconce - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional pair of vintage Boho gas wall lanterns. Made by the iconic Wheeler Reflector Co. and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten München

By Maison Jansen, Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Express as they have the look of luxurious oil or gas light lanterns - very opulent and decadent sconces

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm
Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm

Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Søborg, DK

well as stable lanterns) and gas oil lamps made of tin, zinc and brass, with accessories such as

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Gas Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the gas lantern you’re looking for. Each gas lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gas lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A gas lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Industrial and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one gas lantern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Benjamin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Gas Lantern?

Prices for a gas lantern start at $500 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,114.

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.