1954 English Ship's Signal Lantern by Davey
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a hand held copper Signal lantern with Fresnel lens and a thumb operated shutter to send
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Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s
$357
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 6.3 in
Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-held mining or ship lantern/oil Lamp in patinated brass. Despite being around 100 years
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Brass
Matali Crasset Nomade Led Floor or Table Light
By Matali Crasset
Located in London, GB
PS 2017 collection. Crasset took inspiration from classic hand-held railway lanterns for the design
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
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Wire
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Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful hand-held three-pane lantern decorated in an intricate pierced pattern (see detail
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American Lanterns
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Glass
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$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
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Located in Chicago, IL
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$217,969
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Hand Held Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of hand held lanterns available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct hand held lanterns — often made from metal, glass and bronze — can elevate any home. Hand held lanterns have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Louis XVI hand held lanterns are consistently popular styles. Many hand held lanterns are appealing in their simplicity, but Jean Noverdy and Matali Crasset produced popular hand held lanterns that are worth a look.
How Much are Hand Held Lanterns?
Prices for hand held lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, hand held lanterns begin at $497 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $991.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Hand Held Lanterns
- What is the best hand held fan?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many types of handheld fans – it is a matter of preference. A handheld fan has a flat surface and is used to create airflow by waving it back and forth Typically, these are paper folding fans with slats that may be closed when not in use. They can also be made from quills or feathers. Choose from an assortment of handheld fans on 1stDibs.
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