Tole Lantern, Circa 1820
Sold|$4,875
Tole Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An electrified tole lantern with wooden finials. Total height is 43" with hook up to hang.
Sold|$4,875
Tole Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An electrified tole lantern with wooden finials. Total height is 43" with hook up to hang.
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
Brass, Copper
Sold|$4,500
Large Italian Gold-Painted Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
electrified, or fitted as a gas lantern, for an additional fee.
Metal, Steel, Wire
Sold|$3,600
Hanging Lanterns, Italy circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Hanging Lanterns Italy Circa 1950 Outdoor Paneled Glass Garden Lanterns, original green paint
Glass, Paint
Sold|$3,600
19th Century Crystal Lantern, Spain
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare 19th century crystal lantern, Spain, Catalonia circa 1870. Electrified for USA standards.
Sold|$1,200
Single Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
to hanging lantern or chandelier , re-electrified with new brass stem with two 60/watt lights
Brass
Sold|$2,400
A Dutch Tin Rectangular Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch painted tin rectangular lantern. Formerly oil-powered, now electrified, with single Edison
Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
and wick assembly are included. Both have been electrified and function properly. No maker's marks
Metal
Sold|$3,900
Yellow Painted French Tole Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
table top or can be wall-mounted with the addition of a bracket. Lantern is not electrified, but can be
Iron, Tin
Sold|$8,500
19th Century French Copper Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
top edge, adding a touch of refined elegance. The lantern has been newly electrified to accommodate
Copper
18th Century Gilded Venetian Processional Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
with handsome Putti. This lantern has now been electrified.
Sold|$2,450
Monumental Pair of Brass Carriage Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very impressive pair of electrified brass carriage lanterns.
An English Copper Large Scale Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An English copper large scale hexagonal lantern with glass panes. Electrified.
Copper
Sold|$1,425 / set
Pair of Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of lantern made of copper electrified and ready to install, Two 60/watt light on each
Copper
Early 20th Century Italian Brass Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare brass lantern. This piece was once electrified and this could easily be done
Brass
Sold|$1,575 / set
Pair of Handcrafted Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Impressive pair of lanterns handcrafted from solid brass, electrified with cluster of 3 40/watt
Brass
Sold|$2,900
Antique 19th Century Zinc French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century zinc French lantern that has just been electrified to comply with US requirements
Zinc
Pair of Hand Forged Iron and Mica Shade Floor Lamps
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Hand Forged Iron and Mica Shade Floor Lamps/Lanterns,Electrified-Soho Location
Iron
Sold|$1,200
19th c. French Copper and Brass Lantern
Located in Winter Park, FL
A lantern having four curved plexiglass windows on a copper and brass frame. The lantern was
Unique Copper, Brass & Steel Hanging Nautical Lantern
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A striking combination on metals make up this ships lantern that has been electrified as a hanging
Copper, Brass, Steel
19th c. English Verdigris Copper Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century copper hall lantern, now electrified, with wonderful natural verdigris surface
Copper
Petite Four Sides Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful patina, four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass, electrified with one 60/watt
Brass
19th Century English Copper and Brass Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English 19th Century gas lantern, now electrified and converted, having brass ring finial
Copper, Brass
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Handcrafted Brass Wall Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of decorative English style lanterns, handcrafted from solid brass , electrified with 3 40
Brass
Sold|$1,925 / set
Pair of Architectural Handcrafted Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Impressive pair of lantern handcrafted from solid brass, electrified with cluster of three 40/watt
Brass
French Vintage Pair of Brass and Glass Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage pair of brass and glass lanterns, each electrified with a three candelabrum cluster
Brass
An American Aesthetic Movement Period Gas Powered Lantern
Located in New York, NY
underside. Interior of lantern fitted with curved harp with 2 gas jets (now electrified). Lantern was
Brass
Sold|$1,800 / set
English Regency Amethyst Colored Glass Bell Jar Candle Lanterns
Located in Astoria, NY
motif. Each of these lanterns has not been electrified and features a blown glass ceiling cap. These
Glass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Pair of Brass Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
French 1920s pair of brass and glass lanterns, each electrified with a three candelabrum cluster
Brass
Italian Wrought Iron Arched Dome Hanging Glass Lantern , Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
originally candle powered and has been electrified. Lantern is 30" wide, top and 14" wide base.
Wrought Iron
19th Century Anglo Indian Etched Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 19th Century Anglo Indian grape etched clear glass bell jar lantern. Electrified
Glass
A large 19th century French Neoclassical gilt bronze cylindrical hall lantern
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large 19th century French gilt bronze electrified cylindrical hall lantern in Neoclassical style
Bronze
20th Century French Lantern Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large and decorative 20th century French parcel-gilt and polychrome painted electrified lantern
Large French Maritime Industrial Blue Enameled Iron and Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large and unusual French maritime Industrial blue enameled iron and copper electrified petroleum
Antique Iron and Stained Glass Lantern from Dijon France, circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
change the bulb once electrified. Lanterns are always beautiful in an outdoor or indoor setting. This
Wrought Iron
19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Dia. Clear Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
electrified. For accurate color of lantern see detail photographs.
Brass
Louis XVI Style Lantern In Gilt Bronze With Four Arms Of Light
Located in BARSAC, FR
, electrification revised, lantern ready to install, sold with its chain of approximately 30 cm.
Bronze
19th C Anglo-Indian 11/1/2" Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
candle lantern, newly electrified with three candelabra sockets.
Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
, and original clear Fresnel lenses. Pair of lanterns have been electrified. Stamped Perko Company, NY
Brass
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Iron Coach Lanterns, White Mfg. Co, C. 1830
By White Manufacturing Company
Located in Charleston, SC
glass panels. White MFG. Company Bridgeport, Connecticut. Lanterns have been electrified and the
Brass, Iron, Nickel
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements
Located in Baambrugge, NL
electrified lanterns made of 18th and 19th century elements.
Copper Ship's Lantern Now Electrified as Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English ship's lantern in copper with protective wire guard around original glass, and bearing
Copper
Japanese Big Old "Owl" Electrified Lighting Lantern, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find with this original Japanese factory 1930s source electrified hardware Japanese
Iron
Late 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern, English, Electrified
Located in Nantucket, MA
A late 19th century handblown bell jar hall lantern with smoke cap. It has a 10" diameter and
Blown Glass
Lantern Owl Lamp Sculpted in Limestone by Albert Tormos, Electrified
By Albert Tormos
Located in New York, NY
Lantern owl lamp sculpted in limestone by Albert Tormos in France during the 1970s. The lamp is
Limestone
Pair of French Electrified Carriage Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 Lovely pieces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French Electrified Carriage Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 Lovely pieces, dating back to the 19th
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century Electrified Gas Garden Lantern Wall Sconces
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very large pair of early 1900s copper and brass gas lantern sconces that have been modified to
Sold|$2,012
Hand-Painted Historic Lantern
Located in Wien, AT
Hand painted Historistic Lantern Polished and electrified
Brass
Sold|$895
Solid Brass Ships Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass cabin lantern from a yacht. Highly polished and lacquered and mounted to a custom wood
Brass
Sold|$5,200
Garden Gnome w/ Lantern, America 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Garden Gnome w/ Lantern America, 1950 Large painted concrete gnome holding electrified lantern
Concrete
Sold|$2,800
Fabulous Pair of Bronze Hanging Lanterns
Located in Milford, NH
. Lanterns have been electrified and re-wired. Depth of lanterns on mounting brackets is 14". Probably from
Bronze
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Vintage Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
glass. This pair of lantern is newly electrified, one side glass panel is flat instead beveled
Brass
Sold|$1,850
19th Century English Tole Lantern Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
, and a door on one side. The lantern has been recently electrified with two candles and can be
Tôle
Sold|$3,500
French Antique Brass and Glass Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
French antique lantern in brass and glass, electrified with a three candelabrum cluster, rewired
Bronze
Sold|$1,950 / set
19th Century Black Nautical Lantern Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of circa 1880, black painted, nautical lantern wall lights. Newly electrified, originally
Metal
Sold|$1,175 / set
Pair of Architectural Handcrafted Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Impressive pair of lantern handcrafted from solid brass, electrified with cluster of three 40/watt
Brass
Antique English Brass Gas Lantern, Circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass gas lantern, Circa 1870-1880. (Now electrified).
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.
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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