Large Brass Hanging Lantern, Gothic Style, Hand-Crafted, France, 1920
Located in Southampton, GB
A large scale Brass Hanging Lantern with gothic styling. Opaque glass and scrolled detail with decorative finials.
Brass
Gothic Revival Lantern
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Gilt brass gothic revival hanging lantern with later electrification.
Brass
Unavailable
H 36 in W 16 in D 16 in
English Gothic Wrought Iron 6 Glass Panel Hanging Lantern, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
English Gothic wrought iron 6 glass panel hanging lantern, 19th century.
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 9.8 in Dm 8.3 in
Gothic Style Chandelier or Light Fixture Colored Stained Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Antique Gothic style chandelier or light fixture colored stained glass hanging lantern.
Metal
Four Tapering Gothic Hanging Lanterns
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four English Gothic hanging lanterns of tapering form. Each glazed with panels and a door.
French Hexagonal Gothic Hanging Lantern from the Villa La Pausa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th-early 20th century, French hexagonal lantern, with pierced filigree Gothic-style details; from the Villa La Pausa, home of Coco Chanel. Newly rewired to North American...
Metal
Large 19th Century Green Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1870 A late 19th Century neo-gothic hanging lantern, with green tolework and contrasting gilt details.
Metal
Gothic Quatrefoil Motif Hanging Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Medium handwrought iron hanging lantern with Gothic quatrefoil motif.
Iron
Gothic Church Hanging Lantern with Glass Panels and Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Gothic style light has glass on five sides with orange jewels in each corner. Iron frame, turrets and chains make this a very interesting piece. This item can be seen at our 12...
Sold
H 57 in Dm 12 in
Antique Irish Sterling Silver Ecclesiastical Gothic Style Hanging Lantern / Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Irish hanging lamp in the ecclesiastical neo-gothic style, dated 1911, by John Smith of Dublin. 57 inches tall and 12 inches across, with single candle holder at center and ...
Sterling Silver
Gothic Revival Iron and Gilt Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Parcel gilt and wrought iron Gothic Revival hanging lantern....two available, price is for one
Sold
H 12.25 in W 4.75 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Gothic Scrolled Iron Wall Hanging Storybook Lantern Sconce Light 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Gothic style porch / cottage sconce light featuring srcolled iron storybook design with birdcage light. Dimensions: 6.5" x 4.75" x 12.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Iron
Fabulous 19th Century Giltwood and Tole Neo Gothic Hanging Lantern
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century giltwood and ole neo Gothic lantern. Italian or French, 19th century. Now electrified with 6 candle drop. Very impressive fixture.
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Spanish Gothic Style Wrought Iron Portico Lantern.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Spanish Gothic Style Wrought Iron Portico Lantern. Antique hand forged iron Gothic style hanging lantern from Spain circa 1890.
Wrought Iron
Hanging Gothic Square Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic hanging gothic square lantern
Metal
Gothic Hanging Lamp
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hanging pendant, probably from a church, originally intended for candle - electrified with flame globe shade made by Vianne - original chain connecting base with crown (can be shorte...
19TH CENTURY GOTHIC STYLE 6 SIDED LANTERN
Located in Woodbury, CT
CAST BRONZE 6 SIDED HANGING LANTERN, WITH GOTHIC TRACERY AND ARCHES, HINGED DOOR, CLEAR GLASS
Bronze
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron and Amethyst Glass Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
A Gothic Revival wrought iron hanging lantern with replaced wavy, amethyst glass panes, within ogee arch shaped panels, the lantern decorated with applied metal diamond and quatrefoi...
Iron
Classic Bronze Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass
Located in Providence, RI
Classic bronze hanging lantern with verdigris finish and seeded glass. Currently on a three foot chain, but can accommodate customers needs, should a longer chain be required. Newly ...
Brass, Bronze
$1,904Sale Price / item|46% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in
Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis XVI Style Brass Lantern: Illuminate in Style Discover our exquisite collection of large cylindrical lanterns in the timeless Louis XVI style, a harmonious fusion of br...
Brass
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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