French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
The French Gilt Bronze Lantern is a fine fixture that adds a touch of luxury.
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
The French Gilt Bronze Lantern is a fine fixture that adds a touch of luxury.
Bronze
$572Sale Price|48% Off
French Gilt Hall Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Gilt Hall Lantern This French Gilt Hall Lantern features a one-piece cut glass clear shade that is surrounded by decorative adorments with finials above and below.
Metal
French Gilt Bronze Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Frosted bowl supported by a gilt bronze frame at the bottom. France, circa 1900.
Bronze
1940's French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt bronze lantern with interior lights
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern with crystals, electrified with three lights.
Bronze
French Gilt and Porcelain Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A French, Louis XV style gilt tole and porcelain mounted lantern decorated with gilt bows and porcelain flowerheads.
Porcelain
$2,450
Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze lantern featuring six glass panels with handcut starburst ornamentation. 3 lights.
Bronze
$12,000 / item
Set of French Gilt Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five of circa 1920s French iron lanterns with gilt details and six interior lights.
Iron
An Antique Gilt Bronze Dore French Rococo Lantern
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Bronze Dore lantern of very good quality, wonderful warm patina and very well hand chased finish. The three armed canopy of scrolled acanthus, holding the hexag...
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Gilt Lantern
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century French bronze gilt lantern The lantern has it' s original antique round (rolled) glass.
Bronze
$27,500
Superb Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent gilt bronze lantern with frosted glass panels. 7 lights.
Bronze
$65,000 / item
Monumental Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous gilt bronze lantern with cut & frosted glass panels. 7 lights.
Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent and Imposing Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern (original gold).
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique gilt bronze lantern featuring double curved, beveled and handcut crystal panels.
Bronze
Beautiful French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Circular Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful French Louis XVI style cast and gilt bronze circular six lights lantern.
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.
Bronze
Superb Gilt Bronze and Crystal Lantern, France, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze lantern oval convex panels, cut and beveled, France, circa 1900.
Crystal, Bronze
$14,000 / item
Pair of French Gilt Lanterns with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's gilt metal lanterns with woven crystal body, chains, canopy and five interior lights.
Crystal
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) gilt bronze hanging lantern with 5 shaped glass panels and 5 arms.
Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Versailles" Lantern.
Crystal, Bronze
$15,500
Gilt bronze lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze lantern with dome and beveled glass
Ormolu
An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Large antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze Rococo lantern with six cut bevelled glass panels, an ornate canopy of scrolled acanthus and foliate.
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gilt Iron Double Light Hanging Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century French gilt iron double light hanging lantern. Each side with connected S-scrolls; corners with pointed tops & scroll ends banded to the shaped body basket with sc...
Iron
"Versailles" Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
At the bottom stylized finial. 4 Lights. France, circa 1900. This fixture is based on the lanterns on display at the lower vestibule at the Palace of Versailles (see photo).
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Lantern by Maison Bagues, Five-Light, France, Circa 1985
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
A FineGilt Bronze Lantern by Maison Bagues, the glass panels with a double bevel. 5 lights. France, circa 1985 Dimensions: Height 28" Diameter 16" CW5860
Bronze
Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light A superb quality brass lantern, the light has 6 glass panels each etched with a star at the centre.
Brass
French Gilt Metal Etched Glass Hanging Lantern, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gilt metal etched glass hanging lantern. This Mid-Century Modern lantern is finely decorated with a gilt metal scroll and vine design having etched glass panels. Height: 51 inches Wi...
Brass
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Rococo Lantern, French, Circa 1870, Glass
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Rococo Lantern. Finely cast with fronded and scrolling acanthus and ribbon tied foliate decoration.
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (20th Century) gilt bronze lantern with a 3 light center within 4 bent glass panels having scroll forms above and below with an acorn finial bottom.
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Lantern in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A French gilt bronze lantern in the Louis XVI style, early twentieth century, with glazed body and single light fitment.
Bronze
Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
Bronze
$26,850Sale Price|22% Off
Palatial French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze and panelled bevelled glass "Versailles" style single grand hall hanging lantern.
Bronze
Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Lantern, Four Lights, France, 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large Louis XVI style gilt bronze cylindrical four-light lantern. This large lantern is of cylindrical form with four ribbed uprights supporting a frame with beaded swags and ri...
Bronze
An Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass And Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large Empire style lantern in patinated bronze with gilt brass accents. Four curved glass panels, decorative scrolled inner branch arms. Gilt brass ceiling rose. Re wired. Late 19t...
Brass, Bronze
French Fire Gilt Bronze Lantern/Chandelier Versailles Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite lantern takes an octagonal beehive shape, which is often referred to as 'Versailles' shape, as it was based on an 18th Century model built for the Chateau of Versaille...
Ormolu
Gilt Tin French Tole Lantern, Louis XV Style Antique Lighting, 1910s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gilt tin French tole lantern. Lantern height with stem and canopy is 22 inches.
Tôle, Tin
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze Hexagonal form Lantern with cut glass panels.
Bronze
Wonderful French Gilt Iron Louis XVI Hexagon Glass Lantern Pendent Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Gold Gilt Iron Louis XVI / Maison Bagues Style Octagon Shaped With Inset Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Having 3 Internal Candelabra Lights, This Chandelier Com...
Iron, Gold Leaf
French Louis XIV Style Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French Louis XIV style early 20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging hall lantern.
Bronze
Ornate Rococo Gilt-Bronze Hall Lantern, French, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze Hall Lantern. Grand in scale, this palatial lantern is finely cast in gilt-bronze.
Ormolu
A Royal French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Royal French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging lantern, in the manner of Baccarat.
Bronze
Large French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt-bronze and beveled glass "Versailles" style four-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown, male gargo...
Bronze
Vintage French Cage Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal cage lantern with an interior light.
Metal
$13,560Sale Price|20% Off
Fine French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style three-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown wi...
Bronze
French Rococò Style Gilt Bronze Lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This finely chiseled French Rococo style gilt bronze lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has six-light and it shows classical features of that period such acanthus leaves and vegetal d...
Bronze
Antique French Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French gilt bronze and crystal lantern. Measurements: Diameter: 16.5" Current drop: 29".
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rare ornate French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and gilt-metal molded glass "Versailles" style Rococo Revival single-light hanging lantern.
Metal, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern, Glass Panels, Antique, 1870
Located in Montreal, QC
This antique lantern was originally a gas fixture which dates it to the early part of the last half of the 19th century. The four shaped glass panels are held in a whimsical leafy br...
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pendant lantern By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal Technique: cast, mo...
Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light lantern fixture adorned with bronze beaded swags and finished with a center medallion of a bow.
Bronze
Pair of French Midcentury Gilt Iron Wall Mounted Lanterns with Single Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French gilt iron wall mounted lanterns from the mid 20th century, with single lights and acorn style finials.
Iron
A Very Fine Gilt Bronoze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Vrey Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze Lantern in the Louis XVI taste featuring laurel garlands, curved glass panels and bottom pierced gallery. 4 lights.
Bronze
French Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt-Metal & Glass "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French mid-20th century Louis XIV style gilt-metal and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging hall lantern.
Metal
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional French Louis XVI-style gilt bronze hall lantern, showcasing exquisite neoclassical craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Bronze
A Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass Versailles Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French, 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light Hanging lantern.
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Neoclassic style gilt bronze lantern with double interior cluster.
Bronze
$9,850Sale Price|46% Off
French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style pear-shaped gilt bronze and diamond-cut-bent-glass lantern.
Bronze
Gilt Metal and Crystals Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s French gilt metal and crystals lantern with three interior lights.
20th Century French Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 20th-century French lantern showcases timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Its gilded metal frame, adorned with ornate scrollwork and intricate detailing, embo...
Metal
$4,325Sale Price|25% Off
Rare 4 lights gilt beaten wrought iron lantern with curved glasses. French work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and rare 4 lights lantern is made of gilt beaten wrought ironwith curved glasses.
Iron
French Gilt and Porcelain Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A French, Louis XV style gilt tole and porcelain mounted lantern decorated with gilt bows and porcelain flowerheads.
Porcelain
C1890, French Gilt Iron Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spectacular C1890 French gilt iron hexagonal lantern, suspended from a ring by six unusually configured interlocking chains.
Iron
Regence Gilt Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Large Impressive 19th Century Regence Gilt Lantern
Metal
French Doré Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
A heavy and well-crafted French doré gilt bronze lantern in the Louis XV or Rococo style.
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Bronze Gilt Octagonal Versailles Lantern
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A truly exceptional French 19th century Louis XIV style octagonal finely cast bronze gilt ormolu lantern after the model from the Palace of Versailles.
Bronze
Fine Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French Louis XVI gilt bronze & glass four light lantern embellished with bronze chains & ribbons, Ca.1920's.
Ormolu
Gilt Brass Four Arm Light Lantern
Located in London, GB
A gilt brass four-light lantern, in the Louis XVI style, decorated with acanthus buds and wreaths. 21st century.
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive 19th Century gilt bronze lantern of cylindrical form. The lobed urn stem with three foliated scroll arms with pine cone finials. A gadrooned frieze and scrolled apron...
Ormolu
French 19th C. Gilt Brass Lantern With Exceptional Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
As shown, with arms supporting the lantern, terminating into rams' heads. Complete with chain and canopy.
Brass
Regency French Multi Panel Gilt Bronze Four-Light Lantern
Located in Oldebroek, NL
The multiple glass panels diffuse the light. Acanthus leaves at the top and delicate wrapping around the sides. The lantern has four lights.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 28.75 in Dm 11.82 in
Rare French Maison Jansen Lantern Gilt Brass Crystal Glass 1960 Bagues Charles
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Maison Charles
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Gorgeous French midcentury gilt brass metal and crystal glass disc lantern with star motif made by Maison Jansen, France circa 1950s to 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Circa 19th century, gilt brass hexagonal hanging lantern, the central boss supported On six scroll acanthus supports each terminating in a large entwined Bow united by swags ...
Antique Gilt Bronze Lantern with Molded Cut-Glass
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Gilt bronze lantern with molded cut-glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging lantern with guirlandes. This is just one of our large collection chandeliers. Besides the old an...
Bronze
Empire Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
3 Cut Glass Inset Panels
Metal
Antique French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron, Brass and Gilt Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French antique Napoleon brass and gilt hexagonal lantern; with a gathered leaf corona suspending a glass cage with fleurs-de-lisat the joints, centered by three brass and tole peinte...
French Gilded Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings with circular bobeche drip pans and reeded candle sconces, surrounded by a sectional circ...
Bronze
French Gilded Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings with leaf bobeche drip pans, surrounded by a single circular convex glass panel, held within a ...
Brass
French Gilded Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French faded gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three leaf light fittings surrounded by four sectional convex glass panels and held within an ornate scrolling...
Brass
French Triple Light Convex Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded by three sectional convex glass panels and held within an ornate scrolling framework...
Brass
French Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the six glass panels held within an ornate scrolling framework with three light fittings and having decorative scr...
Bronze
French Bronze Triple-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
Quality French gilded bronze triple-light antique lantern, the six convex shaped glass panels held within an ornate scrolling framework, having three light fittings with a reeded cen...
Bronze
French Gilded Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings with circular bobeche drip pans and reeded candle sconces, surrounded by a sectional circu...
Brass
French Gilded Bronze Antique Convex Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded by three sectional convex glass panels and held within a scrolling framework with r...
Bronze
French Triple Light Bronze Convex Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings surrounded by three sectional convex glass panels and held within an ornate scrollin...
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded by three sectional convex glass panels and held within a scrolling framework with r...
Bronze
French Gilded Single Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze single light antique hall lantern, the inverted light fittings surrounded by a single lozenge cut-glass bowl and held within a very ornately cast bronze s...
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the six bevelled tapering glass panels held within an ornate scrolling framework with three light fittings and hav...
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive gilt bronze Louis XVI style four-arm lantern with four exterior arms candle lights. Superbly detailed and of the finest quality. Four frosted glass panels, four...
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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