French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels & Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
Bronze gold gilded, three light, 20th C., lantern light with canopy. It is adorned with a series of
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20th Century French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Lantern
Large Gilded Iron Lantern, Louis XV Style, France, Circa 1900
Located in Montreal, QC
Very large hand-wrought Iron Louis XV style lantern with a two-tier gilded iron twelve-light
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large Carved Giltwood Lantern from a Gilded Age Mansion.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Giltwood Square Shaped Lantern featuring a center dome and four shields flanked by
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Neoclassical Lantern in Lacquered and Gilded Metal, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical lantern in lacquered and gilded metal circa 1950 etched glass with star pattern
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Antique Bronze Hall Lantern, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French gilded bronze antique hall lantern, the brass bulbous candle sconces, surrounded by four
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 20th Century finely cast gilded bronze hall hanging lantern. This exceptional
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Fine, Gilded, French Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A glittering, four light, 19th c., French carriage lantern with a bronze doré frame featuring a
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Solid Gilded Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, solid gilt bronze and glass, 4 light lantern with matching chain.
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France
$6,809
H 19.69 in Dm 39.38 in
Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France
Located in Coimbra, PT
This exquisite Louis XVI-style lantern is a remarkable example of early 20th-century French
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier
$8,881 / set
H 32 in Dm 12 in
Pair French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilded Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier, Lantern
$3,374
H 27.56 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilded Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier, Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded bronze lanterns and amber beaded glass straw
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950 Large pair of gilded brass lanterns Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Comprising a gilded brass wall mount supporting a long rod with a round cross-section, resting on a
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron wall lanterns Patinated in a Green Color and Gilded
$2,415Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.48 in W 9.06 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Wrought Iron wall lanterns Patinated in a Green Color and Gilded
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
and gilded. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1950s French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Marc Bankowsky, Grand Chandelier in Gilded Bronze, France, 2019
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
signals a new pinnacle in both the French artist's creative powers and mastery of this oft-used, tricky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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French Gilded Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings with leaf
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Gilded Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings with
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French faded gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three leaf light fittings
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the six glass panels held
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Silver Gilded Glass Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French silver gilded brass and cut glass single light octagonal antique hall lantern. The
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Gilded Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings with
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Early 20th Century French Empire Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Gilded Bronze Antique Convex Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Triple Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the six bevelled tapering glass
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Single Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze single light antique hall lantern, the inverted light fittings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Pair of Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze triple light antique hall lanterns, the reeded bulbous candle
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Convex Four Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French large gilded bronze four light antique hall lantern, the four scrolling light fittings
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French late 19th century gilded bronze four-light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the six
Category
Antique 1880s French Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Convex Triple Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three reeded scrolling light
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light convex antique hall lantern, the three light fittings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Large Gilded Bronze Five-Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A quality large French gilded bronze five-light antique hall lantern, the five convex shaped glass
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Large Gilded Bronze Four Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A quality large French gilded bronze four-light antique lantern, the four convex shaped glass
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
24-Karat Gilded Bronze "Redon" Lantern
By Tisserant
Located in Boston, MA
24-karat gilded bronze. Handmade in Paris.
Category
Early 2000s French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Triple-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
Quality French gilded bronze triple-light antique lantern, the six convex shaped glass panels held
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful 1930 French Antique Lanterns of Gilded Bronze and Star Cut Glass 2 Pc
Unavailable
H 12 in W 7 in D 7 in
Beautiful 1930 French Antique Lanterns of Gilded Bronze and Star Cut Glass 2 Pc
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A beautiful small French antique lantern of gilded bronze and star cut glass. The lamp dates from
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Chrome
Late 19th century pair of French gilded lanterns in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful and very elegant pair of French lantern, each with 3 lights inside. With open
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage 1930’s French Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut glass lantern with three lights. Each of
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilded Metal Lanterns
Located in Aspen, CO
Exquisite pair of gold gilded metal lanterns with original amber glass. Beautiful patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lanterns
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Gilded Iron Six Sided Lantern with Ceiling Rose
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century French Gilded Iron Six Sided Lantern with Ceiling Rose and fitted with bees wax
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Style Gilded Bronze Interior Lantern
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fine quality Louis XVI style interior lantern. Excellent proportions made of gilt bronze with
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Gilded and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
French single-light gilded tôle and etched glass flush-mount lantern.
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Tin
Late 19th Century Gilded and Glazed Hanging Lantern
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century gilded and glazed hanging lantern circa 1890. Fine quality gilded 4 sided
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilded Bronze Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large Louis XIV style three-light gilded bronze hexagonal lanterns similar in form to
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century French gilded ormolu hall lantern, having four out swept
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Gilded Bronze Rounded Glass Lantern
Located in London, GB
Stunning 20th Century Bronze Gilt Lantern. This lantern is in excellent condition, it features 3
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Gilded Iron Pendant Lantern
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large gilded iron pendant chandelier or lantern made in the French Louis XVI taste with four lights
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large French Empire Style Fire-Gilded Bronze Four-Light Lantern, Chandelier
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H 46 in W 12 in D 12 in
Large French Empire Style Fire-Gilded Bronze Four-Light Lantern, Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Early 20th Century French large Empire style fire-gilded solid bronze and etched glass cylinder
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Charming Two-Light Tole Painted and Gilded Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A charming and sophisticated two-light tole lantern in a painted and gilded finish; with acanthus
Category
Vintage 1930s French Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilded Bronze Glass Lantern
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fine quality Louis XVI style interior lantern adds the perfect touch of class to a hallway or
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Gorgeous Large Gilded Wrought Iron 5 Sided Glazed 5 Light Chandelier Lantern
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H 44.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Gorgeous Large Gilded Wrought Iron 5 Sided Glazed 5 Light Chandelier Lantern
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Gilt metal. 5 glass panels. 5 candlestick lights. 44 1/2" h x 25 1/2" w x 25 1/2" d. Condition Scratches. Gilt loss. Oxidation. We recommend all lighting be rewired.
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Early 2000s European French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Directoire Gilded Bronze and Glass French Chandelier after Fontana Arte, 1930s
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H 27.96 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Directoire Gilded Bronze and Glass French Chandelier after Fontana Arte, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Two-light chandelier in enameled gilded bronze and Directoire style glass. This item is in the
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
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H 32 in Dm 12 in
French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large French Empire Fire Gilded Bronze Cut Glass Four-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Fire Gilded Bronze Cut Glass Four-Light Lantern/Chandelier
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H 32 in Dm 12 in
Pair of French Empire Fire Gilded Bronze Cut Glass Four-Light Lantern/Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Italian Belle Epoque Gilded Tole Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and uniquely shaped Italian lantern is made of gilded tole. The piece features
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Tin
Antique Bronze Ceiling Lantern/Chandelier Etched Glass Panels, France, 1900
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H 43.31 in Dm 8.08 in
Antique Bronze Ceiling Lantern/Chandelier Etched Glass Panels, France, 1900
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique gilded bronze hall lantern with one lamp surrounded by sectional tapering glass panels and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Cut Glass 3-Light Lantern Chandelier
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H 41.34 in Dm 13.78 in
French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Cut Glass 3-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique large French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Cut Glass 3-Light Lantern Chandelier
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H 37.41 in Dm 13.78 in
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Cut Glass 3-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique large French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Gilded Fanciful French Lantern
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 20th Century Gilded Fanciful French Lantern with Foliage creating a crown with bottom finial
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20th Century Lanterns
French Gilded Lantern
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and glass, one light lantern of Fine detail
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Lanterns
French Gilded Antique Convex Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze triple candle sconce antique hall lantern, the three scrolling
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
Large French gilded cast bronze four light antique hall lantern, the four ornate scrolling light
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Empire Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French large Empire gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large French Gilded Bronze Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four ornate scrolling light
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Large Gilded Bronze Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the four ornate scrolling light
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Empire Convex Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French Empire gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three light fittings with
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Lanterns
French Gilded Bronze Five-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A large French gilded cast bronze five-light antique hall lantern, the shaped glass panels held
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Triple Light Convex Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass triple light antique hall lantern, the three scrolling light fittings
Category
Vintage 1920s French Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Gilded Bronze Six-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French large gilded bronze six-light antique hall lantern, the six ornate leaf scrolling light
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Pair of Gilded Antique Hall Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded brass 5 light hexagonal antique hall lanterns, the six glass panels held
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Pair of Gilded Antique Hall Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded cast brass triple light hexagonal antique hall lanterns, the scrolling
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Gilded Four-Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze four-light antique hall lantern, the reeded bulbous candle sconces
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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$45,000
H 50 in Dm 27 in
Palatial and Massive Antique French Louis XVI Multi Light Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved Wood Original Gilding Over 250-Years Old
$9,500
H 37.25 in W 13.5 in D 12.25 in
Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved Wood Original Gilding Over 250-Years Old
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved over 250-Years Ago and remarkably does not appear to have ever been restored, only electrified a very long time ago. We had this Antique hand-carv...
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Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Lanterns
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Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Carved Giltwood Three-Light Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring Classic, French elegance into your home with this large rococo hand carved hall lantern. Crafted in France, circa 1860, this traditional hexagonal light fixture is a true shows...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Lanterns
Materials
Giltwood
Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large and exquisite antique French 19th-century ormolu and glass multi-light lantern. The lantern has a cylindrical form with a frame of gilt bronze, enclosing four curved glass pa...
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Florentine Carved Giltwood Hanging Lantern
Located in Kent, Dover
A Florentine carved giltwood tapering hanging lantern in the Baroque manner, each corner supported by figures, with an acorn finial and cupula domed canopy. The interior painted blue.
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Giltwood
Large French Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French wrought iron lantern with gilt details. 5 interior lights. Measurements: Height 36" Diameter 25".
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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Italian 19th Century Gold Carved Wood Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Constructed in carved gold leaf giltwood; from the central dished acanthus leaf dressed boss issue the twelve arms, each with winged amorini, and decorated with scrolled ironwork scr...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Large French Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Large scale decorative wrought iron lantern from France. Pretty pattern including leaves and flowers. Very nice!!
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20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Very Large Napoleon III Period Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
$102,634
H 69.3 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Very Large Napoleon III Period Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern French, late 19th century Measures: Height 176cm, width 80cm, depth 80cm This exceptional lantern was produced du...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Lanterns
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Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Louis XVI style Lantern, profusely decorated with garlands of flowers. Four original curved glass panels. Exquisite Detail. 4 lights. France, circa 1900. ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Lanterns
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Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern
$70,000
H 86.5 in Dm 39.5 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pendant lantern By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal Technique: cast, mo...
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Lanterns
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Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent and Imposing Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern (original gold). Great Quality. France, circa 1890. 9 lights. CW5168
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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French Gilded Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French gilded lantern for your home. A French gilded lantern — often made from metal, glass and bronze — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French gilded lantern — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French gilded lantern made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Maison Millet each produced at least one beautiful French gilded lantern that is worth considering.
How Much is a French Gilded Lantern?
The average selling price for a French gilded lantern at 1stDibs is $3,718, while they’re typically $898 on the low end and $28,973 for the highest priced.
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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