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 and bottom finial of a flame.
Bronze
$1,950
H 26 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Brass Greek Key Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass With Greek Key Trim Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Brass
$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
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Etched Bell Jar Glass & Patinated Black 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 Sockets.
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
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Etched On Both The Bell And Top Glass Shade Rewired And Ready...
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 With A 4-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy. Each Fixture So...
Brass
$1,875
H 25 in Dm 12 in
Vintage Neoclassical Verdigris Lantern – Greek Key Detail – Restored & Rewired
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The fixture features a striking Greek Key (Meander) border along the crown, symbolizing infinity and unity, paired with elegant scrolled acanthus-style accents.
Composition, Steel
Vintage Neoclassical Greek Key Metal Hexagonal Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Neoclassical style is characterized by its use of classical Greek and Roman motifs. This fixture perfectly embodies that with its prominent Greek Key (Meander) frieze and elegant...
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
Set of Four American brass hanging bell jar lanterns with foliage etched glass, griffon scroll work, Greek key motif, interior three-light clusters, and resting on molded medallions ...
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 metal canopy.
Iron
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 Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets.
Brass
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 hardware, ceiling cap and chain.
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 Resource for Fine Antiques We have a very large inventory on our website To visit go...
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
$1,354 / 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
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 12 x W 24 x H 38 cm. Materials: Cotton. Custom options available on request. Please contact us. All our lamps can be wired...
Cotton
$280 / item
H 35.43 in W 21.25 in D 17.71 in
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor. Price/Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs PRICE PER ITEM.
Wrought Iron
Bell Jar Lantern w/ Brass Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely lantern made with an antique blown glass bell jar and smoke bell. The brass details- decorative etched rim, chain, stem, finial, and candle covers make a refined and cohesiv...
Brass
$1,250 / item
H 18 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Set 3 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures
By Carlos de la Puente
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier Fixtures Retailed By Carlos de la Puente Each Rewired With 3 Candelabra Sockets And Accompanied By Chain C...
Bronze
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
$3,761 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three lights. The verdigris bronze finish a...
Copper
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Hoffmann, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in 1950s. The brass parts are in very good original co...
Brass
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
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful design and cool looking midcentury ceiling lamp. The total height including chain and ceiling plate is:26" - 66 cm.
Brass
LU 3 Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU 3 Ceiling Fixture is an all perforated brass ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This stunning fixture has 3 beautifully fabricated perforated brass ...
Brass
$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
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.
Silver, 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.
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