French Hexagonal Three-Light Copper Lanterns with Domed Tops, Two Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French hexagonal copper lanterns from the 20th century with glass panels, domed top and three lights.
20th Century French Lanterns
Copper
French Hexagonal Three-Light Copper Lanterns with Domed Tops, Two Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French hexagonal copper lanterns from the 20th century with glass panels, domed top and three lights.
Copper
Pair of Italian Painted Tole Hexagonal 1-Light Lanterns, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from turned wooden tops with 6 original small chains, the bodies of tapering form, each with a glass window, the single bobeche inside for a candle, decorated with painted sw...
Metal
Italian Rococo Carved Pinewood Hexagonal 1-Light Lantern, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of double tapered form with beautifully detailed rocaille and floral carvings, 12 individual panes of glass, likely formerly gilded, now fitted with a single electrical socket access...
Pine
French Hexagonal Three Light Copper Lanterns with Domes, Six Pieces Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
French three-light copper lanterns with hexagonal bodies, glass panels and domes, sold each.
Copper
Mid-19th Century French Hexagonal Three-Light Painted and Gilt Tole Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful painted lantern was crafted in France, circa 1830. The six-sided lantern has a rich, painted red tole frame with high relief gilt accents. The fixture has glass panels...
Tôle
Pair of 1900s English Turn of the Century Four-Light Hexagonal Copper Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English turn of the century four-light hexagonal copper lanterns from the early 20th century, with glass panels.
Copper
Pair of American Hexagon Brass and Bevelled Glass Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass colonial style hexagon hanging hall lanterns with decorative scrolled bulbous arms, stylized acorn finials, original beveled glass, six light interior cluster,...
Brass
Turn of the Century French Iron Three-Light Lantern with Hexagonal Arched Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French three-light iron and glass lantern from the turn of the 19th-20th century features three new wax sleeves resting on a hexagonal base with fitted glass panes within an arc...
Iron
Sold|$8,475
Regency Style Gilt Bronze Lantern Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, regency style gilt bronze hexagonal lantern pendant. Clear glass with beveled oval detailing . great decorative stylized figurative detailing.
Sold|$3,200
Regency Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Hexagonal Gasolier lantern in cast and patented brass with original hand painted colored glass.
Brass
Sold|$4,600
Large Hall Lantern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hexagon shaped lantern with original semi-frosted glass. 1910-1920's
Brass, Ormolu
Sold|$1,886
Bronzed Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
A bronzed hall lantern, of faceted hexagonal form. Twentieth century.
Sold|$2,560
Brass Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large brass hall lantern, of shaped hexagonal form, with nine light suspended fitting.
Sold|$4,650
Large Italian Lantern
Located in Westport, CT
Italian antiqued hexagonal shaped brass lantern encased in glass and newly electrified to accommodate four lights call dealer directly to see other styles available or discuss ...
Brass
Large Hexagonal Six Light Etched GlassLantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1349 An hexagonal brass and clear etched glass lantern.Six light
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Italian Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Hexagonal wrought iron lantern.
Sold|$2,500
Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Scrolled iron hexagonal hanging lantern
Iron
Sold|$3,650
Pair of Modern Lanterns
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of modern chrome hexagonal hanging lanterns.
Sold|$3,369 / set
Pair of English Lanterns
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English hexagonal tapering hanging lantern in painted tole and brass with glazed panels.
Sold|$3,600
pair of Italian lanterns
Located in Westport, CT
pair of antiqued tapererd hexagonal-shaped lanterns made from copper electrified with a three light chandelier, install ready
Brass, Copper
Sold|$875
Chinese Wooden Lantern, Electirfied
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hexagonal Hanging Lantern with Ivory Shantung Silk Panels stretched between finely craved and ribbed support arms.
Silk, Wood
Sold|$9,350 / item
Georgian Anthemion Lantern, Bronzed
Located in Westwood, NJ
The ornate Georgian bronzed hexagonal hall lantern with pagoda form scroll metal crown, with Anthemion forged mounts, six glass panels with door, a Fleur-de-lis mounted column frame ...
Brass
Sold|$9,165 / item
Georgian Anthemion Lantern, Brass
Located in Westwood, NJ
The ornate Georgian brass hexagonal hall lantern with pagoda form scroll metal crown, with Anthemion forged mounts, six glass panels with door, a Fleur-de-lis mounted column frame wi...
Brass
Sold|$1,482
English Copper Lantern Hallway
Located in Southampton, GB
English, hexagonal Copper and Brass Lantern. With recent glazing.
Brass, Copper
Sold|$862
Victorian Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century brass hexagonal hall lantern with stained and leaded glass panels.
Brass
Sold|$2,021 / set
Pair of Italian C19th Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of Italian C19th hexagonal toleware lanterns with punched and scalloped decoration.
Tin
Sold|$1,340
20th Century English Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
An hexagonal hall lantern in brass, with scroll and balustrade decorated canopy and finials to the bottom.
Brass
Sold|$2,880
English Brass Vintage Hall Lantern
Located in Locust Valley, NY
English brass vintage hall lantern in hexagonal shape with small palm details above and finials below with three lights.
Brass
Sold|$4,770
19th Century French Tole Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French hexagonal tole lantern with dome top and pierced crown.
Metal
Sold|$24,258
Regency Gothic Lantern, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A fine Regency lacquered brass Gothic lantern, circa 1820. Hexagonal, each glazed panel with Gothic tracery and a Bacchic mask flanked by spires.
Brass
Late 19th Century brass dome topped hexagonal Latern
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good quality cast brass lantern dating to around 1890. The lantern has a beautiful dark patina, the glass is old period glass but not original to the lantern. It has been recently r...
Brass
Sold|$1,179
French Brass Triple Light Hall Lantern
Located in Cheshire, GB
French brass and glass hexagonal paneled triple light hall lantern. The lantern has been re-wired.
Sold|$2,400
An English Regency Style Hanging Lantern
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Regency style bronzed and gilded hexagonal hanging lantern with acanthus decoration.
Pair of Lanterns/Pendants by Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Hexagonal Pendants / Lanterns in Brass with Rare Curved Glass.
Brass
Sold|$8,400
A Pair of French Bronze Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hexagonal French bronze lanterns with shaped brackets support and 3-light cluster.
Bronze
Sold|$3,505 / set
Iron Lanterns, Probably Prague, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of cast iron lanterns with hexagonal, glazed body and city coat of arms of Prague as decoration.
Iron
Sold|$4,447 / set
Pair of English Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English hexagonal tapering hanging lantern in painted tole and brass with glazed panels Newly electrified Subjected to VAT.
Sold|$4,400
Large Early 20th Century Avignon Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large early 20th century hexagonal copper top lantern from Avignon, France, with a pleasing patina.
Iron, Copper
Sold|$4,400
Large Early 20th Century Avignon Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large early 20th century hexagonal copper top lantern from Avignon, France, with a stunning patina.
Iron, Copper
Sold|$4,400
Large Early 20th Century Avignon Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large early 20th century hexagonal copper top lantern from Avignon, France, with a stunning patina.
Iron, Copper
Sold|$1,375 / set
Pair Of Vintage Solid Brass Verdigris Hexagonal Wall Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
exquisite pair of solid brass wall lanterns. Featuring a striking verdigris patina finish, these lanterns capture the timeless elegance of antique French Quarter or Mediterranean lig...
Brass
Fine English Bronze Hanging Lantern, circa 1850
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine English hexagonal hanging lantern in solid bronze with bevelled and etched glass panels, in the "Eastern" style.
Sold|$4,400
Large Late 19th Century Blue-Painted Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Large late 19th century blue-painted hexagonal tole lantern from France. Newly-wired for three candelabra-size lights, with chain and a canopy.
Wrought Iron, Tôle
20th Century Italian Brass Lantern One Light
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful hexagonal brass lantern with one internal lights. Used condition.
Brass
20th Century Italian Brass Lantern Three Lights
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful hexagonal brass lantern with three internal lights.
Brass
Modern Hexagonal Glass Nickel Chandelier Eichholtz Wren Ceiling Light
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Glamorous and contemporary aesthetic ceiling light, make a statement with the wren chandelier. A modern take on classic style, this enticing hexagonal luminaire with nickel finish sh...
Nickel
Sold|$1,617 / item
Large French c1940 Faux Bamboo Brass Lantern
By Maison Baguès
Located in Southampton, GB
A large Faux Bamboo Hexagonal Brass Lantern. Wired and PAT tested. France, circa 1940.
Brass
Sold|$5,550 / set
Antique 19th-Century Polychrome Italian Venetian Gondola Lanterns
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful pair of Italian or Venetian gondola lanterns with hexagonal metal surrounds were made circa 1850.
Steel
Sold|$7,200
Pair of Large Late 19th C Copper Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of late 19th Century copper lanterns. These are hexagonal with an exceptional aged copper frames and ball finials.
Copper
Large and Imposing Cast Brass Four Light Lantern
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large and imposing brass four-light lantern of hexagonal form the bevelled glass panels enclosed in frame with leaf crestings and scrolling detail.
Brass
Vintage Bronze, Metal & Glass Pendant Lantern, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The delightful Vintage ceiling chandelier / lantern is made of bronze and glass hall lantern in hexagonal shape.
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Bronze, Metal & Glass Pendant Lantern, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The delightful Vintage ceiling chandelier / lantern is made of bronze and glass hall lantern in hexagonal shape.
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$1,071 / set
Pair of English 1940’s Diminutive Brass Lanterns
Located in Southampton, GB
Pair of Diminutive, Hexagonal Brass Lanterns. Ready for installation.
Brass
Large and Imposing Gilded Cast Brass Six Light Lantern
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large and imposing gilded cast brass six light lantern of hexagonal form the engraved glass panels enclosed in frame with leaf scroll crestings and floral swags.
Brass
Vintage Italian Gold-Plated Brass & Bevelled Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Worcester, GB
Vintage Italian Brass & Bevelled Glass Hanging Lantern A very nice quality decorative hanging lantern of hexagonal form, likely Italian, dating from around 1980.
Gold Plate
c.1920 French Hand-Wrought Iron Lantern w/Stained Glass
Located in Highwood, IL
Outstanding vintage French hexagonal hand-wrought iron lantern with great stained and leaded glass panels.
Wrought Iron
Japan Fine Antique Cast Bronze "Birds Birds" Lantern Extraordinary Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Japan, a Fine large antique heavy and hand cast bronze hexagonal form lantern with exquisite birds cast on its sides- three cast bron...
Bronze
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.
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