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Hanging Gas Lantern

Single Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single wall hanging gas lantern hand crafted of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.  
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20th Century American Lanterns

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Copper, Steel

Pair of American Copper and Brass Hanging Glass Lanterns, Orig Gas, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American copper and brass hanging glass lanterns with circular bulbous vented finials, four
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This highly unusual lantern dates from a time when both gas and electricity were available, the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Round Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
use , Beautiful oxidization patina. This lantern was originally antique post gas lantern , you can see
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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

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Lead, Brass, Copper

Late 19th Century Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This large and impressive lantern was originally fitted for gas. It is tapering and hexagonal with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France
Located in New Orleans, LA
lantern was originally made for gas, seen most notably by the gas key below the singular light used to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

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Brass

American Wrought Iron and Gilt Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron and gilt three-light hanging lantern with six-paneled glass sides, decorative
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Lanterns

American Monumental Brass Medallion Hanging Lantern, New York, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American monumental brass twenty one light hanging lantern with a urn finial top, flanking sea
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Antique 1870s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Brass Hexagon Decorative Dome and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass hexagon hanging hall lantern with a decorative centered ring over Prince of Wales
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Antique 1830s English George IV Lanterns

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Brass, Iron

Pair of American Dome Copper and Brass Decorative Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American dome finial copper and brass decorative hanging paneled glass hall lanterns
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Antique 1850s American American Empire Lanterns

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
flame emanating from a corona, echoing their past as gas lanterns. Below, there is an elegant band of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820
Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Large English Victorian Pagoda Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
hanging hoop Would be been originally been gas, and has been recently converted to electric. The lantern
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Lanterns

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Copper

Exceptional 19th Century Brass & Cut Glass Hexagon Shaped Entry or Hall Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional brass and cut glass hanging entry hall or stairwell lantern, originally gas operated
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Antique Late 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XVI, Neo-Classic Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
gateposts but has since been converted to the hanging lanterns seen here and wired for electricity. They
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

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Bronze

Single Vintage Wall Hanging copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single Wall lantern made of solid copper , originally was gas lantern and converted to be electric
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Wrought Iron Floor Lamps Attributed to Samuel Yellin
By Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
of floor lamps are comprised of two parts: a hanging lantern with functional wiring and posts
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Søborg, DK
well as stable lanterns) and gas oil lamps made of tin, zinc and brass, with accessories such as
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Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

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Opaline Teardrop Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Teardrop Pendant Made in Italy Large opaline glass shade with brass hardware. 14”dia x 27.5"h ( fixture height, overall drop adjustable ) Ref. L3483 *4-6 Week Lead Time* *EU...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco style white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern, a pair. A gorgeous handcrafted with individual panels, this pair of Art Deco hanging lanterns or ceiling fixtur...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England to an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gilt bronze...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Iron

5 Globe Chandelier, Original Japanned Finish
Located in Peekskill, NY
This chandelier has a warn elegant and rich look without being too fussy. The copper/black Japanned finish is all original and has an aged patina. The center oval ball is a nice matc...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

American Country Pine General Store Work Table or Display
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century monumental American country general store industrial work table or display table crafted from pine. The harvest style table features a 10 foot long pine plank top w...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Farm Tables

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Iron

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

19th Century French Hanging Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic Late 19th Century French verdigris copper hanging lantern with chain. This is a fabulous fully glazed verdigris copper lantern featuring a beautiful-pierced frame with a t...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

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Copper

19th Century French Elm Farm Table
Located in Bournemouth, GB
This beautiful and very sturdy 19th century French elm farmhouse table of large proportions boasts excellent golden colour and good patina. Its three plank and purely solid elm const...
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Antique 1850s French French Provincial Farm Tables

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Elm

19th Century French Elm Farm Table
19th Century French Elm Farm Table
H 31.11 in W 118.12 in D 34.26 in
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
French Neoclassic Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French neoclassic dining table with mahogany swirl veneer, brass capitals and three extension leaves. Open dimensions: 124" W x 52" D x 30" H Fully closed: 52" W x 52" D x 30" H ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency Square Polished Nickel Glass Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency square polished nickel glass lantern fixture.
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20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Limestone

Pair Of Hand Crafted Copper Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Pair of wall hanging lantern , hand crafted from solid copper , with three 60/watt light each lantern , beautiful green patina . Suitable for wet locations, made in the US .
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

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Large English 19th Century Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a large and very attractive English mid-19th century verdigris copper hanging gas lantern
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Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Lanterns

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Copper

Aesthetic Movement Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Woodstock, NY
Solid brass hall lantern by Thackera. Tall brass ribs suspend finely detailed open work panels and
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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass and Colored Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique brass and colored glass hanging lantern. Victorian, having
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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Painted and Stained Glass Panel, Oriental Style Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts oriental style hanging lantern. Scenic landscape painted and stained glass panels
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Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of English Lantern Hanging Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
This pair of original English lanterns were gas lamps converted to electricity with four candle
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Antique Early 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall hanging gas lantern made of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.   
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Steel

Pair of Monumental Louis XV Style Bronze Gas Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of Louis XV style bronze wall hanging gas lanterns with six (6) sided glass panels
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Lanterns

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Bronze

Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single wall hanging gas lantern made of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.  
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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Steel

Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
H 23 in W 11 in D 17 in
A wrought iron hanging lantern
Located in NYC, NY
pipe most certainly for a gas feed. Glass panels could be added.
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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

A wrought iron hanging lantern
A wrought iron hanging lantern
H 26 in W 15 in D 15 in
American Copper Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American copper six sided monumental hanging lantern with hinged door and double vented top
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Antique 1830s American American Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Copper

American Copper & Glass Dome Finial Hanging Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American copper and glass eight-panel hanging lantern with centered vented dome finial, molded edge
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of French Copper Hanging Lanterns. Circa 1820-30
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French Copper hanging lanterns with decorative finial tops, four light clusters, hinged
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Late 19th / Early 20th Century Antique Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Copper framed lantern with clear glass paneled sides and top. Beautiful original verigated green
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Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of American Copper and Spelter Hanging Lanterns, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American Copper hanging lanterns with bulbous ringed pierced finials, spelter decorative
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Lanterns

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Spelter, Brass, Copper

French Brass Floral Hanging Lantern with Frosted Globe, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
French brass hanging lantern with acanthus leaf motif, floral bell flower swags and medallions
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Lanterns

Pair of American Brass and Wrought Iron Hanging Gasolier Lanterns, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass and wrought iron hanging gasolier lanterns with centered bulbous iron
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Bronze Lantern
Located in Hollywood, SC
French bronze six sided glass hanging lantern with three light cluster, scrolled decorative work
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

French Bronze Lantern
French Bronze Lantern
H 27 in Dm 13 in
19th Century French Bronze and Copper Lantern
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French bronze and copper hanging lantern with new handblown curved glass and hinged
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Spectacular Pair of Antique English Copper Lanterns-Electrified
By Kemptolyte
Located in Chicago, IL
Special pair of original 19th century gas-lit copper post lanterns that have been electrified. They
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

French Wrought Iron and Leaded Glass Gasolier Lantern from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
electricity or used for natural gas, hanging rod above lantern measures 12 inches.
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Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Lanterns

Materials

Iron

English Brass Octagon Decorative Dome and Beveled Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass octagon hanging hall lantern with a decorative centered bulbous two tiered beaded
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Antique 1820s English George III Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Impressive French Hanging Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
This large hexagonal gas lantern once illuminated the streets of Paris. Rewired for electricity, it
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Impressive French Hanging Lantern
Impressive French Hanging Lantern
H 42 in W 28.5 in L 42 in
Pair Of Vintage Hanging copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of lantern made of solid copper , originally was gas lantern and converted to be electric
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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Pair Of Vintage Hanging copper Lantern
Pair Of Vintage Hanging copper Lantern
H 20.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
French Chateau Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
gas, this lantern has since been rewired for 120-volt operation. The bronze finish has been gently
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Chateau Lantern
French Chateau Lantern
H 60 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Large 19th Century French Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern with Red Glass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
could easily be wired for lighting using its original gas tubing. If hanging from its handle this piece
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Antique Late 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall hanging gas lantern made of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.  
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Steel

Pair of American Brass and Copper Hanging Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass and copper hanging glass lanterns with exterior decorative vented finial
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wire

Large Round Six Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
to use , Beautiful oxidization patina. This lantern was originally gas lantern , and converted to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of French Wrought Iron Hanging Glass Lanterns
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French wrought iron hanging lanterns with graduated squared tops , glass hinged doors, and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A large hanging lantern in beautifully weathered verdigris copper with four canted glass sides, one
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
H 37 in W 17 in D 17 in
Large English Verdigris Patina Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large English verdigris patina copper lantern (circa 1875-1900) marked "W Parkinson & Co." Turned
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

19th Century English Oversized Hexagonal Copper Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
with 12 pieces of bevelled and 6 plain upper glass. Originally a gas lantern later converted. A true
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

19th Century Large English Victorian Pagoda Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
hanging hoop, steel and lead hinged door. Would be been originally been gas, and has been recently
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Country French 19th Century Gasolier, Converted for Electricity
Located in New Orleans, LA
Made in 19th century France, this hexagonal lantern was originally fitted for gas. The original gas
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Tin

Miner's Lamp All Brass Eccles Type 6 Protector Lamp & Lighting Co, Circa 1930
By The Protector Lamp & Lighting, Co., Ltd.
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
is the Eccles Type 6 which is a flame safety mining lamp used for gas testing in coal mines and is
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

One of a Kind Large Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique copper hanging lantern, originally was a gas street lantern converted into hanging lantern
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Italian Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Italian gas lantern with 4 panels of brilliant colored leaded glass star inserts
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Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Italian Hanging Lantern
Italian Hanging Lantern
H 23 in Dm 14.8 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Hanging Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality 19th century French cast iron hanging lantern of large proportions. Originally used
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Original 19th Century Copper Globe Lantern Reputedly from Palace of Westminster
By Sugg Gas Lighting Company
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
This was originally a gas lantern that reputedly was in the Palace of Westminster until new
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Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
covers, that would provide ventilation if the source of illumination was natural gas. The lantern may
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Vintage 1930s French Lanterns

Lantern
Lantern
H 17 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Monumental Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large monumental cast iron & steel hanging lantern, originally for gas, now fitted for electricity.
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Steel

Large-Scale Victorian Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
into hanging lanterns. Note: Lanterns sold individually. Price is for one lantern.
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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Large-Scale Victorian Lanterns
Large-Scale Victorian Lanterns
H 36 in W 17 in D 17 in
Wonderful English Copper Street Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
interesting, this former gas lantern has been restored and electrified with an antique brass cluster of 4
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Large Elegant English Copper Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
verdigris surface. We have restored and converted it from a gas lantern into an elegant hanging light
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Lanterns

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Copper, Brass

Large Elegant English Copper Lantern
Large Elegant English Copper Lantern
H 36 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Classic Edwardian Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
elegant copper gas lantern with scalloped finial has been fully restored and electrified. We have added a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Estate Sized Copper Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
maker's label. Originally a gas lantern outside a posh townhouse in London, we've converted it into a
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Rare Estate Sized Copper Lantern
Rare Estate Sized Copper Lantern
H 41 in W 18 in D 18 in
Stunning Pair of Large Copper Lanterns
By W. Parkinson & Co.
Located in Woodbury, CT
elegant pair of copper gas lanterns has been fully restored and electrified. We have added custom brass
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Brass

Antique English Copper Verdigris Lantern, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
. The large-scale is quite desirable and the antique lantern is equipped with a canopy and hanging chain
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Leaded Glass Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand wrought, antique, 4 sided hanging lantern with brilliant, colored leaded glass panels of stars
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Early Industrial Gas Lantern Pendant/ Electrified
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Large Industrial hanging lamp, circa 1880. The lamp was originally gas, but has been rewired for
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Antique 1880s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Hanging Gas Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hanging gas lantern for your home. Frequently made of metal, plastic and aluminum, every hanging gas lantern was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hanging gas lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A hanging gas lantern made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.

How Much is a Hanging Gas Lantern?

A hanging gas lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,700, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $22,338.

Finding the Right lanterns for You

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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