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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 of 74 cm and a depth of 40 cm.

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 lanterns.

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 diameter and still hangs from the original wall bracket. This is the type of heavy l...

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

A pair of large bronze lanterns from the Regency period. These tapered lanterns are surmounted by a flame emanating from a corona, echoing their past as gas lanterns.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Architectural Copper Lantern / Sconces Wall Hanging
Pair of Architectural Copper Lantern / Sconces Wall Hanging

Pair of Architectural Copper Lantern / Sconces Wall Hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Originally functioning as gas lanterns, this pair has been professionally converted to high-quality electrical operation.

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

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 last quarter of the 19th century.

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 wall light .

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

19th Century English Copper Wall Mounted Gas Lamp
19th Century English Copper Wall Mounted Gas Lamp

19th Century English Copper Wall Mounted Gas Lamp

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century English copper wall mounted gas lamp. This Georgian style glazed lamp with a beautiful verdigris aged patina would suit an indoor or outdoor application. It is flat ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Lanterns

Materials

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 style glazed lamp with a beautiful verdigris aged patina would suit an indoor or outdoo...

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 wrought iron featuring Spanish styling with florets, acanthus leaves and yellow glas...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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 wooden wrought iron banded barrel, Early 19th century.

Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

Exceptional 19th Century Brass & Cut Glass Hexagon Shaped Entry or Hall Lantern
Exceptional 19th Century Brass & Cut Glass Hexagon Shaped Entry or Hall Lantern

Exceptional 19th Century Brass & Cut Glass Hexagon Shaped Entry or Hall Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptional brass and cut glass hanging entry hall or stairwell lantern, originally gas operated and recently converted to electric.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Dome Copper and Brass Decorative Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1850
Pair of American Dome Copper and Brass Decorative Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1850

Pair of American Dome Copper and Brass Decorative Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American dome finial copper and brass decorative hanging paneled glass hall lanterns. Originally gas and have been electrified with single interior socket.

Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Pair of large lanterns with a mix of bronze, brass and iron. Tapered lanterns surmounted by a flame echoing their past as gas lanterns.

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

Encased in glass, the single candle-style lights create a soft, inviting glow reminiscent of antique gas lanterns. The rich patina and natural wear enhance their vintage appeal, show...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier, Glass Cylinder, Louis XV Style, 25.2in
French Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier, Glass Cylinder, Louis XV Style, 25.2in

French Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier, Glass Cylinder, Louis XV Style, 25.2in

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Originally designed as a candle or early gas lantern, the piece has been professionally electrified while preserving its original socket structure.

Category

20th Century French Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

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

Inspired by historic gas lanterns found throughout New Orleans and coastal estates, this pendant reinterprets traditional design with clean lines, balanced proportions, and a timeles...

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

The refined silhouette — featuring a wide, flared body, subtle corner scroll details, and clear glass panels — evokes the charm of historic gas lanterns found throughout New Orleans,...

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 collector of truly amazing antiques then this large and possibly unique lantern could b...

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

Elegant, architectural, and handcrafted — this Transitional French Colonial post mount lantern brings the charm of historic gas lanterns to today’s exterior designs.

Category

2010s American Colonial Revival More Lighting

Materials

Cut Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

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 tagged on the back.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders

Located in Dallas, TX

They could also still be fitted with gas or electric lanterns to provide a wonderful source of lighting.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

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 Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Maison Jansen

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautiful design and incredibly good craftsmanship, equal to French makers Maison Charles or Maison Jansen. These lantern style sconces really would sit perfectly on the Orient Expre...

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

Originally, Böhlmark sold imported kerosene lamps (hand, table, wall and hanging lamps as well as stable lanterns) and gas oil lamps made of tin, zinc and brass, with accessories suc...

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Early Gas Lantern with Beveled Glass
Early Gas Lantern with Beveled Glass

Early Gas Lantern with Beveled Glass

Unavailable

H 35 in W 12 in D 6 in

Early Gas Lantern with Beveled Glass

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Early Gas Lantern with Beveled Glass

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical French Bronze Gas Lantern / Gasolier
Neoclassical French Bronze Gas Lantern / Gasolier

Neoclassical French Bronze Gas Lantern / Gasolier

Unavailable

H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in

Neoclassical French Bronze Gas Lantern / Gasolier

Located in Charleston, SC

This Regency Style Lantern has the original bronze Yoke mounted on each side of the main gas line to believer gas form the ceiling to the fixture.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

English Brass-Stained and Beveled glass Electrified Gas Lantern
English Brass-Stained and Beveled glass Electrified Gas Lantern

English Brass-Stained and Beveled glass Electrified Gas Lantern

Located in Fairfax, VA

19th century electrified gas lantern, brass frame with upper texture blue stained glass and lower clear beveled glass.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Blown Glass and Bronze Gas Lantern

Blown Glass and Bronze Gas Lantern

Unavailable

H 16 in W 30 in D 19 in

Blown Glass and Bronze Gas Lantern

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Large and in perfect condition gas lantern with two hand blown upward fluting shades.

Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gas Lantern in Tole Now Electrified
Antique Gas Lantern in Tole Now Electrified

Antique Gas Lantern in Tole Now Electrified

Unavailable

H 27 in W 11 in D 11 in

Antique Gas Lantern in Tole Now Electrified

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking black tole lantern with glass panel sides and scrolling iron decoration

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Tôle

French Art Nouveau 19th Century Parisian Cast Iron Arm for Gas Lantern Light
French Art Nouveau 19th Century Parisian Cast Iron Arm for Gas Lantern Light

French Art Nouveau 19th Century Parisian Cast Iron Arm for Gas Lantern Light

Located in Petaluma, CA

This unique French Art Nouveau 19th century Parisian cast iron arm was originally used for a gas lantern light. It has an iron starburst medallion on the sides of the arm and is atta...

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Italian 19th Century Art Nouveau Gas Lantern
Italian 19th Century Art Nouveau Gas Lantern

Italian 19th Century Art Nouveau Gas Lantern

Unavailable

H 48 in W 14 in D 14 in

Italian 19th Century Art Nouveau Gas Lantern

Located in Oregon, OR

Originally this 19th century Italian Art Nouveau lantern was gas burning. It was modified for electricity in the 1960s.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Victorian Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Victorian Gas Fixture with Original Glass

Victorian Gas Fixture with Original Glass

Unavailable

H 33 in W 15.5 in

Victorian Gas Fixture with Original Glass

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Unusual design for Victorian era gas lantern. Electrified with two sockets.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Victorian Jeweled Lantern
Victorian Jeweled Lantern

Victorian Jeweled Lantern

Unavailable

H 27 in Dm 9.5 in

Victorian Jeweled Lantern

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Early gas lantern converted to gas.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Belgian Etched Glass Lantern
Belgian Etched Glass Lantern

Belgian Etched Glass Lantern

Unavailable

H 30 in Dm 21 in

Belgian Etched Glass Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Originally a gas lantern, wired US.

Category

20th Century Belgian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French, Iron and Tole Lantern

French, Iron and Tole Lantern

Unavailable

H 33 in W 18 in

French, Iron and Tole Lantern

Located in Charleston, SC

A fine example of a French, bronze and tole lantern with original stained glass that was first used as a gas lantern.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

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, now converted to electricity and ready to use, suitable for interior or exterior us...

Category

Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Walden Chemist Globe Lantern
Walden Chemist Globe Lantern

Walden Chemist Globe Lantern

Unavailable

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 acid etched flashed red glass with Walden Chemist to two sides and clear mouth blown g...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Arts & Crafts Painted and Stained Glass Panel, Oriental Style Hanging Lantern
Arts & Crafts Painted and Stained Glass Panel, Oriental Style Hanging Lantern

Arts & Crafts Painted and Stained Glass Panel, Oriental Style Hanging Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Made of copper which has been pierce carved with oriental design motifs together with pagoda shaped top. Originally used as a gas lantern, now electrified. Designer to hang from ce...

Category

Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Gas Era Post Lantern
Gas Era Post Lantern

Gas Era Post Lantern

Unavailable

H 42 in Dm 18 in

Gas Era Post Lantern

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Gas Era Post Lantern

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Gas Era Slag Glass Lantern
Gas Era Slag Glass Lantern

Gas Era Slag Glass Lantern

Unavailable

H 25 in Dm 11 in

Gas Era Slag Glass Lantern

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Gas Era Slag Glass Lantern

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Converted Gas Hall Lantern Fixture
Converted Gas Hall Lantern Fixture

Converted Gas Hall Lantern Fixture

Unavailable

H 34 in Dm 10 in

Converted Gas Hall Lantern Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

Williamson of Chicago circa 1905, this converted gas hall lantern has an interesting harp shape refinished in satin brass with clear textured glass panels.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Lanterns

Converted 19th Century  Outdoor Gas Lamps
Converted 19th Century  Outdoor Gas Lamps

Converted 19th Century Outdoor Gas Lamps

Unavailable

H 45 in W 17 in D 21 in

Converted 19th Century Outdoor Gas Lamps

By W. Parkenson

Located in Bedford, NY

OUTDOOR GAS LANTERNS - EARLY 19TH CENTURY- THAT HAVE BEEN CONVERTED INTO 4 LIGHT ELECTRIC LIGHTS- MADE IN LONDON, ENGLAND BY W.PARKENSON- METAL LABEL ON LANTERNS

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Antique Lantern French Palatial (#3 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE

Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Antique Lantern French Palatial (#1 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE

Antique Lantern French Palatial (#1 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE

Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Antique Lantern French Palatial (#4 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE

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Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Antique Lantern French Palatial (#8 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE

Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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Antique Lantern French Palatial (#2 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE

Located in Brenham, TX

However, from 1910 to 1940, many of the larger cities in Europe began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Aluminum

Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture
Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture

Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture

Unavailable

H 27 in Dm 8 in

Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

Lovely simple Late Victorian gas hall harp. Finished in an olive bronze color. Dainty stamping, crenellations and textured art glass give this pendant a clean and subtle beauty. M...

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Antique Early 1900s Lanterns

Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture
Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture

Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture

Unavailable

H 32 in Dm 8 in

Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

A converted gas hall harp fixture finished in a light brass color. Lovely stamped details and leaves and filigree touches. Green and pink art glass provides a beautiful light. ...

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Antique Early 1900s Lanterns

Cobalt Blue Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Cobalt Blue Gas Fixture with Original Glass

Cobalt Blue Gas Fixture with Original Glass

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Cobalt Blue Gas Fixture with Original Glass

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Jeweled Hall Lantern
Jeweled Hall Lantern

Jeweled Hall Lantern

Unavailable

H 25 in Dm 9 in

Jeweled Hall Lantern

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Rare jeweled early gas hall lantern converted to electric.

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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

New Orleans Lantern

New Orleans Lantern

Unavailable

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Lanterns

19th Century French Glazed Toleware Lantern
19th Century French Glazed Toleware Lantern

19th Century French Glazed Toleware Lantern

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 13 in D 13 in

19th Century French Glazed Toleware Lantern

Located in London, GB

The frame being intricately formed from leafy scrollwork in the Baroque style. Originally made as a gas powered lantern with original gas tap pendant and wonderfully shaped original ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Tôle

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Jewelled Hall Lantern
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Jewelled Hall Lantern

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Jewelled Hall Lantern

By Mckenney & Co.

Located in Vancouver, BC

Beautiful Victorian converted gas hall lantern, Attributed to McKenney of Boston.

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Antique 1880s Aesthetic Movement Lanterns

Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Lantern
Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Lantern

Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Lantern

Located in Vancouver, BC

Super quality converted gas hall lantern.  Fitted with period cranberry hobnail ruffled shade.

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Antique Early 1900s Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of English Lantern Hanging Lamps
Pair of English Lantern Hanging Lamps

Pair of English Lantern Hanging Lamps

Unavailable

H 26.25 in Dm 13.75 in

Pair of English Lantern Hanging Lamps

Located in Culver City, CA

This pair of original English lanterns were gas lamps converted to electricity with four candle stick lights.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Cartier Paris, Sterling Silver ‘Street Lamp’ Table Lighter, 1930s

Cartier Paris, Sterling Silver ‘Street Lamp’ Table Lighter, 1930s

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier, Paris A remarkable and most likely unique Sterling silver table lighter in the form of a 1930s gas street lamp. The tapering lantern reflector with blue and frosted glass...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Monumental Louis XV Style Bronze Gas Lanterns
Pair of Monumental Louis XV Style Bronze Gas Lanterns

Pair of Monumental Louis XV Style Bronze Gas Lanterns

Located in Dallas, TX

A large pair of Louis XV style bronze wall hanging gas lanterns with six (6) sided glass panels. Each lantern is suspended from decorative brackets.

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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Italian Neoclassic Brass Converted Gas Lantern from the early 19th century
Italian Neoclassic Brass Converted Gas Lantern from the early 19th century

Italian Neoclassic Brass Converted Gas Lantern from the early 19th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

the lantern, now electrified, formerly a gas lantern hangs from an iron post and has a 4-sided roof and a tapering body with four glass panels, the bottom in iron with a brass termin...

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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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 frame tapering to narrow into a smaller bottom, one side with a hinged door allowing...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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$3,131 / set

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

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By DBO Home

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass

Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass

Located in Lisse, NL

Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...

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French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

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$3,800

H 43.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

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Brass, Iron, Tin

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By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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$3,971

H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

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Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fabulous large late 19th Century French Country House bronze porch lantern. Rewired and PAT tested to UK standards.

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
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Located in Houston, TX

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Handcrafted Solid Brass Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass, USA
Handcrafted Solid Brass Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass, USA

Handcrafted Solid Brass Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass, USA

Located in Delray Beach, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern

Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern

$7,800 / item

H 36 in Dm 21 in

Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of mercury glass bell jar pendant, with embossed brass details. Made to order. Sold individually. Antique silver finish on glass may present variations due to the handmade process.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Silver, Brass

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20th Century French Lantern

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$3,450

H 17.75 in Dm 10.25 in

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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By Diego Mardegan

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Mini Cast Brass Reading light

Mini Cast Brass Reading light

$400 / item

H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 6.5 in

Mini Cast Brass Reading light

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful little high style sconce that is heavy for its size. All the parts are thick cast brass with an antique patina. It tales an E12 LED and makes a perfect reading or...

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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.