Pair of Large Etched Glass English Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large English circa 1940's etched glass lanterns with six interior lights. Sold
Vintage 1940s English Lanterns
Bronze
Pair of Large Etched Glass English Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large English circa 1940's etched glass lanterns with six interior lights. Sold
Bronze
Set of English Bell Jar Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of circa 1930's English blown glass bell-jar lanterns with brass fittings. Sold Individually
Bronze
Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French etched glass lantern with gilt bronze and three interior lights
Glass
$11,950Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.5 in Dm 12 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Belle ÉPoque Lantern, Attributed to Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque gilt bronze "Versailles" style four light hanging
Bronze
Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
has a cylindrical form with a frame of gilt bronze, enclosing four curved glass panels that create a
Bronze
Pair of Brackets with Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb pair of gilt bronze brackets and lanterns with beveled glass. Four lights each.
Ormolu
$3,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.94 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique Magnificent Floor Lamp, Bronze, Gold Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
arms. Lavishly with crystal curtains. Solid gilt bronze base with curved volutes in Louis XV style
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$4,402
H 59.06 in Dm 13.78 in
Magnificent Louis XV Salon Floor Lamp, electr., Paris from 1880, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XV parlor lamp, five-light; bronze, gilt and partially dark-patinated. Finely chased
Bronze
Set of French Midcentury Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six French circa 1950's milk glass pendant light fixtures with bronze body and fittings
Bronze
Moderne Blown Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian glass light fixture with interior light. Measurements: Diameter: 14.5" min. drop: 27" (adjustable).
Bronze
$1,696Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in
Antique Golden Candle Holder CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Wembley, GB
There is space for six candles in yellow metal with small and large prisms. Length: 25cm Width: 26cm Height (luminaire): 120cm, including Chain. Condition Excellent Condition.
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern in French Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional gilt bronze and glass lantern in the French Louis XVI style, featuring four electrified
Bronze
$3,250Sale Price|53% Off
H 50 in Dm 22 in
Monumental French Victorian Gilt Bronze Frosted Globe Chandelier Fixture Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
Monumental French Victorian gilt bronze frosted globe chandelier fixture lantern. Measures: 50
Bronze
Monumental 20th Century Pair Of French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lanterns
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A monumental early 20th Century French pair of gilt bronze & crystal lanterns. Each features a
Crystal, Bronze
$2,727
H 17.33 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Gilt Bronze Pagoda Lantern, attributed to Maison Baguès, French, 1970s
By Maison Baguès
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant and highly decorative gilt bronze and brass pagoda-form lantern, attributed to the
Bronze, Brass
$2,450
H 36 in Dm 16.6 in
Wonderful Large Vaughan Gilt Bronze 6-Light Regency Curved Beveled Glass Lantern
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Vaughan Design style gilt bronze 6-light Regency curved beveled glass lantern
Bronze
$26,000
H 44 in Dm 32 in
A Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A grand and exquisitely detailed large Antique French neoclassical gilt bronze and crystal 9 light
Crystal, Bronze
$4,595
H 28 in Dm 11.5 in
Unique French Gilt Bronze Crystal Three-Light Lantern or Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique, Wonderful Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern with a three-light central
Crystal, Bronze
$2,786
H 29.53 in Dm 11.82 in
French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilt bronze and etched glass shade with 3-light
Bronze
$5,240Sale Price|47% Off
H 74 in Dm 40 in
19thc Grand French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Palace Lantern/ Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Grand Scale 19thc French Louis XVI style Palace Lantern/ Chandelier. This Bronze lantern holds over
Bronze
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.75 in Dm 6 in
Pr, Meiji Period Japanese Gilt Bronze & Parchment Pierced Lanterns Hang Or Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
and brass lanterns. Each hand cast bronze oval openwork "vase" form lantern crafted in gilt finish
Brass, Bronze
$11,468
H 32 in Dm 16 in
Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant gilt bronze and brass mounted cylindrical lantern with a central four-light
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$2,549
H 31.5 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Antique Louis XVI French Lanterns Chandeliers in Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique pair of Louis XVI French lanterns. Four cast gilt bronze frames with cut and
Bronze
$4,985Sale Price|22% Off
H 24 in Dm 13 in
Early 20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Opaline Glass Hanging Lantern with Lion Pelts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Continental early-mid 20th century neoclassical Revival style gilt-bronze and opaline glass
Bronze
Solid Gilded Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, solid gilt bronze and glass, 4 light lantern with matching chain.
Bronze
$32,628
H 33.08 in Dm 13.78 in
Gilt-Bronze and Spiral Moulded Glass Lantern Attributed to François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An unusual gilt-bronze and spiral moulded glass lantern, attributed to François Linke. This
Ormolu
$14,750 / set
H 17.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Chinese Lanterns, Traditional Style with Inlaid Jade Plaques
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilded bronze Chinese lanterns in traditional style with inlaid Jade Plaques. The design
Jade, Brass
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Lantern Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and diamond cut crystal neoclassical or Empire ormolu-mounted Lantern
Crystal, Bronze
$3,850
H 29 in Dm 14 in
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design
Bronze
$2,250
H 20 in Dm 10 in
Wonderful Doré Reeded Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Light Fixture Curved Glass Panels
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze three-light lantern with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the
Bronze
$2,450
H 32 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Etched Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze regency empire style etched panel glass lantern fixture with 3
Bronze
$4,250
H 34 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the
Bronze
Art Deco Gilt and Blown Glass Lantern, France circa 1910-20
Located in Merida, Yucatan
*Small Art Deco Lantern, France, Early 20th Century* Circa 1920s Geometric Art Deco lantern
Brass, Bronze
$2,350
H 25 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful Doré Reeded Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Light Fixture Curved Glass Panels
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze four-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the
Bronze
$4,250
H 35 in Dm 16.5 in
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Light Fixture Curved Glass Panels
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the
Bronze
$4,250
H 34 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the
Bronze
$6,819
H 19.69 in Dm 39.38 in
Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France
Located in Coimbra, PT
This exquisite Louis XVI-style lantern is a remarkable example of early 20th-century French
Bronze
$8,894 / set
H 32 in Dm 12 in
Pair French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid
Bronze
Fine, Gilded, French Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A glittering, four light, 19th c., French carriage lantern with a bronze doré frame featuring a
Bronze
MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LANTERN
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant polychrome porcelain and gilded bronze lantern with four lights. The lantern features a
Bronze
1900 Large Leaded Glass Caldwell Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell unusual design leaded glass large lantern with 6 interior lights. Has ribbons and
Bronze
$37,950
H 25.01 in W 13.59 in D 9.61 in
Art foundry of Johann HERZNER (attributed to), Lantern with rich rococo decorati
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This ornate rococo-style lantern was crafted by the art foundry of Johann Herzner in the last
Bronze
$42,500 / set
H 33 in Dm 18.25 in
Pair of Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous and impressive pair of Russian crystal & ormolu mounted three-light lantern chandeliers
Crystal, Bronze
$2,490
H 25 in Dm 8.7 in
Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
and colors and the handcrafted and partially bronzed brass has a marvelous patina. This unique light
Brass
Marc Bankowsky, Grand Chandelier in Gilded Bronze, France, 2019
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
tangled vines descending from some point of higher elevation. In full gilt-bloom, this extraordinary piece
Bronze
Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Heavy, large Regency style lantern, France, circa 1870-1880. This lantern is of solid bronze and
Brass, Bronze
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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