19th Century Bronze Hall Lantern with Greek Key and Flame Finial
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible quality 19th century bronze neoclassical style hall lantern with Greek key motif border
Bronze
$1,650
H 24 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Lantern Fixture, In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Brass
Wonderful Brass Etched Greek Key Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture Come With 4 Candelabra
Brass
$1,850
H 22 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
With Greek Key Pattern Etched On Both The Bell And Top Glass Shade Rewired And Ready To Install With
Brass
$675 / item
H 20 in Dm 10 in
Wonderful Set 4 Brass Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 4 Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Each of These Light Fixtures
Brass
$1,750 / item
H 32 in Dm 14 in
Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 6 Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Pattern Bell Jar Fixtures Each
Brass
$1,875
H 25 in Dm 12 in
Vintage Neoclassical Verdigris Lantern – Greek Key Detail – Restored & Rewired
Located in Delray Beach, FL
lantern is a masterclass in architectural detail. The fixture features a striking Greek Key (Meander
Composition, Steel
Vintage Neoclassical Greek Key Metal Hexagonal Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
and Roman motifs. This fixture perfectly embodies that with its prominent Greek Key (Meander) frieze
Metal
Sold
H 20.75 in Dm 8.5 in L 20.75 in
1920s Neoclassical Style Three-Light Lantern with Greek Key Design
Located in New York, NY
1920s American made neoclassical style lantern with Greek key design on frame and bottom tassel
Sold
H 25 in Dm 17 in
Set of Four American Brass Hanging Foliage Etched Greek Key Bell Lanterns C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
, Greek key motif, interior three-light clusters, and resting on molded medallions with artichoke finials
Brass, Wire
Handsome Medium Sized Lantern with Etched Greek Key Design
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A great looking hall or foyer lantern having handsome Greek key etched design. 3-light inside and
Iron
Monumental Bronze Greek Key Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neoclassical style estate-size bronze Greek key lantern.
Bronze
Pair of 20th Century Bell Jar Three-Light Lanterns with Greek Key Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century bell jar three-light lanterns with Greek key banding Brand new wiring.
Brass
Regency Three-Light Bell Jar Lantern with Greek Key Band and Frosted Bottom
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unique lantern is adjustable in height-smoke bell appears to be original-includes hanging
Pair of 20th Century Regency Style Metal & Glass Wall Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20thC Regency Style Metal & Glass Wall Lanterns, Greek Key Detail, 4 lights An Atlanta
$233,240Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,365 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
1930 French Pagoda Shape Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French Pagoda shape bronze small lantern with mini bells on top
Bronze
English Georgian Style Bell Jar Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage English Georgian style clear glass hanging pendant lantern suspended by chains from a glass cover and brass ring. Two light interior cluster lights. Bell Jar hanging chandeli...
Brass
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
$7,950 / set
H 26.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of French Copper Three-Light Hexagonal Lanterns with Glass Panels, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French hexagonal three-light copper lanterns from the 20th century with tapered lines, glass panels and petite spheres. Introducing a captivating pair of French hexagonal c...
Copper
$1,950 / set
H 19 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in
Wonderful Pair Bronze Etched Hurricane Glass Georgian Regency Vaughan Sconces
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Bronze And Etched Hurricane Glass Georgian / Regency Style Vaughan Designs Wall Sconces Each With A Candelabra Socket That Comes Ready To Install With Mounting Ha...
Bronze
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26). Height of body: 35 cm
Brass
$2,033
H 23.63 in Dm 14.97 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920. Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
Wrought Iron
$3,650 / set
H 21 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda Lantern Bell Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda lantern chandeliers With 3 Candelabra Lights Completely Rewired With Bells On Each Corner, These Fixtures Come With Chain Canopy And ...
Glass
$1,350Sale Price / item|27% Off
H 26 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Wonderful White Gold Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns 3 Fixtures Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful painted white & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixture with 4 candelabra light cluster each taking up to a 40 watt bulb. Rewired and ready to install wi...
Metal
$1,004Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 11.82 in
Konsthantverk Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass. Comes in a number of diff...
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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