Antique Italian Brass Lantern, Octagonal Design, Electrified, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s octagonal Italian metal lantern electrified with on standard socket, original chain and
Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Italian Brass Lantern, Octagonal Design, Electrified, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s octagonal Italian metal lantern electrified with on standard socket, original chain and
Brass
Antique Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 American forged iron lantern electrified with interior lights and scrolling details
Wrought Iron
Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Glass Six Sided Hanging Tole Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Clear Glass Electrified Six Sided Tole Lantern, Hanging
Metal, Brass, Iron, Tôle
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a former large oil nautical lantern. It depicts a metal port ship’s lantern painted green
Metal
$832Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful vintage copper lanterns - Ankerlicht - one big and one small piece. Vintage Ankerlicht
Copper
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
copper shrine Lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial and handsome arabesque scrolling side panel
Bronze, Copper
$728Sale Price|41% Off
Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Temple Lotus Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and new electric light for your dramatic visual
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Electrified Silver with Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Silver with Brass Finish Electrified Hanging Pendant Light Fixture
Metal, Brass
Old Flemish Lantern in Copper and Glass from the 18th Century, Not Electrified
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Old Flemish lantern in copper and glass from the 18th century, not electrified. place for a candle
Copper
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Electrified Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Inlaid Bone and Electrified Pendant Light Dimensions: 7
Metal, Silver, Brass, Wire, Silver Leaf
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Tall Antique Classic Electrified Temple Table Lamp Emits Serene Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Electrified Temple Lantern - Fine Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan
Bronze
Large Hexagon Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large architectural six sides lantern made of copper, electrified with three 60/watt light. Up to
Copper
Vintage Regency Painted Swag Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
theatrical design and old-world craftsmanship. This electrified lantern features a hand-painted metal frame
Glass, Paint
$2,950 / set
Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of Nautical Ships Lantern with red glass lens and electrified. Lanterns are in good
Iron
Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant octagon shaped gold dore bronze gas lantern, later electrified with original beveled glass
Bronze
$6,400 / set
Large-Scale Pair of French Tole Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
. Suitable for table tops or can be wall-mounted. Lanterns are not electrified, but can be wired, or fitted
Iron
French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern with crystals, electrified with three lights. The shape
Bronze
1900 Art Nouveau Gold and Blue Painted Iron Lantern
Located in Catania, Sicilia
It's an Italian procession lantern, now if electrified, it can be used as a charming pendant. The
Iron
Black Iron Standing Green Slag Glass Non-Electric Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century non-electrified lantern rests on a wrought iron stand, adorned with vibrant
Wrought Iron
$4,560Sale Price / set|36% Off
Pair of Mizner Style Red Painted Iron Lanterns
By Addison Mizner
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of red painted wrought iron Mizner style non-electrified lanterns.
Wrought Iron
$976Sale Price|20% Off
19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned
Located in Opa Locka, FL
antique lantern which will arrive newly electrified and with 15 inches of chain and ceiling canopy. Gilt
Art Glass
19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de
Wrought Iron, Tin
Antique Pink Glass and Brass Lantern, Austria cca. 1850s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking and extremally decorative Antique Pink Glass Lantern, with
Brass
Set of 5 Copper and Brass City of Paris Lanterns, 1970s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
, which can be re-electrified. The large lanterns are 100 cm high, 40 cm in diameter. Small are 78 cm high
Brass, Copper
19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Hanging Electric Lantern Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Form 19thc French Napoleon III Ruby Red Crystal Electrified Oil Lantern Signed by
Crystal
Gilt Tin French Tole Lantern, Louis XV Style Antique Lighting, 1910s
Located in Stamford, CT
panels. Gilt metal. Not electrified. Height of lantern alone is 14". With bows and flowers. Pentagon
Tôle, Tin
Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
interior. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Antique lantern with colored stained glass
Wrought Iron
Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880
By Sachin Engineer Corporation
Located in Charleston, SC
brackets. Lanterns have been electrified. Sachin Engineer Corporation, Bombay, India. Late 19th century.
Brass, Copper
Mahogany Nameboard Rainbow
Located in Norwell, MA
brass antique ship's lantern. Electrified. Dimensions" 42" L x 6" W x 11" H (w/o
Midcentury Wood Monk Table Lamp Attibuted to Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
other a lantern, electrified, made of gold metal and plastic. On the bottom there is the inkstamp
Metal
Hand Carved Wood Monk Table Lamp by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Rome, IT
holding a stick (removable) in one hand and in the other a lantern, electrified, made of gold metal and
Metal
19th Century, Pagoda Style, Electrified Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, hand forged, iron, pagoda-form, hexagonal chandelier featuring a pierced canopy, and scrolling embellishments throughout. Rewired for U.S. current.
Iron
Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern
Located in Leesburg, VA
Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern Anonymous Probably England or America
Brass, Copper
Mid 20th Century Colonial Style Electrified Wall Lantern
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Mid-20 Century Colonial Style Wall Lantern that was electrified. It depicts a copper color
Brass
Japanese Pagoda Gilt Metal Electrified Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pagoda Style Japanese Lantern which is lit with electricity. The gilt metal framework is well
Metal, Gold, Brass
19th Century American Ship's Lantern by Frank Morrison Company, Electrified
Located in Chicago, IL
Function first. Beauty followed. This late 19th century American ship’s oil lantern was built for
Steel
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Lighting Emits Glow of Light Japan, a fine large vintage hand crafted lantern
Bronze
$712Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique heavy bronze shrine lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial, heart shaped cut outs, and
Bronze
Antique French Cut Glass Three-Light Hall Lantern circa 1900-1910, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind antique hand blown clear cut glass three-light wall lantern with very elegant brass
Brass
Rare 1800s Sanctuary Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a fine 19th century hanging church sanctuary lantern. It was electrified at some point in
Bronze
Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
lantern is electrified for home use. Weight is 13 pounds.
Steel
Solid Copper Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
picture showing a piece of missing lens). Lantern has been electrified for home use. Weight is 19 pounds.
Copper
Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ships masthead lantern with clear glass fresnel lens, mounting flanges, vented
Steel
Steel Ships Not Under Command Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
to a thick wood base with routed edge and dark finish. Lantern has been electrified for home display
Steel
A Pagoda Lantern - Maison Baguès – France, 1970s
By Maison Baguès, Maison Charles, Maison Jansen
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant and highly decorative gilt bronze and brass pagoda-form lantern, attributed to the
Brass, Bronze
Solid Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
dark finish. Both lanterns have been electrified for home display. Weight is 30 pounds the pair.
Copper
French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lantern with three electrified sockets with faux wax candle covers distinguished by its
Bronze
Polished Copper Ships Port Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
a thick wood base with rich dark finish. The lantern has been electrified for home display. Highly
Copper
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Glass and Tole Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
leaves. We will electrify this lantern with four chandelier bulbs.
Glass
Lantern Form Nine Light Chandelier in Brass with Scroll & Ribbon Swag Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful lantern form nine-light electrified chandelier in brass with scroll arms, ribbon swag
Brass
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern Floor Lamp by SUZUKI ANDON Signed 政和
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Japanese Vintage Buddhist Chochin Lantern or floor lamp by SUZUKI ANDON, Japan, 1980-1990
Silk, Wood
French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a scalloped shaped saucers and ball finials. Inside of each lantern is an electrified candle
Wrought Iron
Black Forest Carved Hunter Figural Sculpture
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
pole and lantern. Lantern is electrified, with rewired plug for continued use. Man is adorned with
Wood
Vintage Cement Poured Stone Saratoga Lawn Jockey
Located in New York, NY
a functional electrified lantern.
Cast Stone
$4,839Sale Price|20% Off
Lamp "La Bonne Soupe" by Victor Rousseau, Art Nouveau, circa 1900
By Victor Rousseau
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
electrified green lantern. By Belgian sculptor Victor Rousseau (1865-1954). Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque style
Metal, Spelter
Elephant Table Lamp Hand Carved Wood and Copper Aldo Tura for Macabo Italy 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
holding a copper lantern in its trunk, electrified. On the bottom, under one paw, there is the original
Copper
Unavailable|$550 / set
Pair of Fine Chinese Red Lanterns, Electrified
Located in SOMIS, CA
These lanterns are not your run of the mill China Town ones. These are meticulously handcrafted in
Wire
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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