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Large Chinese Lantern

Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900
Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900

Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb large Asian lantern / chandelier / suspension. Structure in solid wood carved with

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880
Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880

Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique Chinese lantern. A hexagonal, Oriental lamp crafted from cedar in the late

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

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Cedar

1920s Black Bamboo Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'0" x 12'0" Wool Carpet
1920s Black Bamboo Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'0" x 12'0" Wool Carpet

1920s Black Bamboo Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'0" x 12'0" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

-like border, punctuated by large, stylized peonies and subtle Chinese lantern elements, frames the

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns

$4,500

H 21.5 in W 16 in D 7.5 in

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Lanterns such as these were widely produced during the Shang Dynasty. They were mainly used for

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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Large Vintage Chinese Lantern with Reverse Painted Glass Panels, circa 1940
Large Vintage Chinese Lantern with Reverse Painted Glass Panels, circa 1940

Large Vintage Chinese Lantern with Reverse Painted Glass Panels, circa 1940

Located in Antwerp, BE

This large Chinese lantern retains all the original glass panels that have been reverse painted by

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Early 20th Century Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Chippendale Style Metal Bamboo Lantern
Large Chinese Chippendale Style Metal Bamboo Lantern

Large Chinese Chippendale Style Metal Bamboo Lantern

Located in Washington, DC

Large Chinese Chippendale metal bamboo lantern. Metal with a black finish over a red underglaze

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Chinese Classic Lanterns or Lamps, Electrified
Pair of Large Chinese Classic Lanterns or Lamps, Electrified

Pair of Large Chinese Classic Lanterns or Lamps, Electrified

Located in SOMIS, CA

These lanterns are not your run of the mill China Town ones. These are meticulously hand crafted in

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2010s Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns
Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns

Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns

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H 39 in Dm 16 in

Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

Chinese metal wire and paper large hanging lanterns, circa late 19th century. Priced and sold

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

A Large Chinese Bronze and Gold Inlayed  Lantern
A Large Chinese Bronze and Gold Inlayed  Lantern

A Large Chinese Bronze and Gold Inlayed Lantern

Located in Hudson, NY

this impressive animal cast in the form of a large bull, the lantern set upon its back within a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Lanterns

Large  Rosewood Lantern
Large  Rosewood Lantern

Large Rosewood Lantern

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H 26 in W 26 in

Large Rosewood Lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2074 Hand made rosewood lantern with hand painted glass panels. Brunelli will electrify

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lanterns

A Large Brass and Red enamel Chinese Lantern

A Large Brass and Red enamel Chinese Lantern

Located in NYC, NY

A fine impressive size lantern with Asian accents, perhaps for the Hollywood regency set. Also

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Vintage 1940s English Lanterns

Materials

Enamel

Large Scale Pagoda Lantern
Large Scale Pagoda Lantern

Large Scale Pagoda Lantern

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H 24 in W 23 in D 23 in

Large Scale Pagoda Lantern

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A late 20th century patinated pagoda style lantern of large scale with antique glass panels and

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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Lantern
Large Lantern

Large Lantern

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H 43 in Dm 37 in

Large Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

Large six-sided lantern with frosted glass panels, finely carved details, and twisted dragon motif.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Elm

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Accent Rug in Yellow and Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Accent Rug in Yellow and Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Accent Rug in Yellow and Terracotta

Located in New York, NY

yellow field and large terracotta border. 2 Chinese lanterns hand from the branches as butterflies float

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large White Painted Chinese Lantern with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Large White Painted Chinese Lantern with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Large White Painted Chinese Lantern with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Overwized white painted Chinese lantern with reverse glass painted panels.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Solid Cast Iron Chinese Pagoda Lantern, Made to Hold Candles
Large Solid Cast Iron Chinese Pagoda Lantern, Made to Hold Candles

Large Solid Cast Iron Chinese Pagoda Lantern, Made to Hold Candles

Located in Hollywood, CA

A beautifully aged solid cast iron Chinese Pagoda style lantern. The top is removable and reveals

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Vintage 1940s American Lanterns

Large Antique Chinese Lantern
Large Antique Chinese Lantern

Large Antique Chinese Lantern

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H 31.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Large Antique Chinese Lantern

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This exquisitely carved antique Chinese lantern is constructed with a hole in the middle for

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Wood

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Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Hand-Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant
Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Hand-Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant

Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Hand-Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored & Reverse Hand Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendents With 3 Candelabra Lights.

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Mirror

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Unavailable|$9,375 / item

H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Located in Plymouth, GB

A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Glasgow, GB

An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

$1,200Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 15 in Dm 13 in

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...

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20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

A René LALIQUE Opalescent Glass  Bacchantes Vase
A René LALIQUE Opalescent Glass  Bacchantes Vase

A René LALIQUE Opalescent Glass Bacchantes Vase

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The Bacchantes vase was made in 1927 by R.Lalique in white glass. The opalescent version is probably one of R.Lalique's most famous and published vases . This example is in perfect...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Tapir Candlesticks, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Tapir Candlesticks, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Tapir Candlesticks, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful pair of Chinese cloisonne candlesticks in the form of tapirs, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The charming pair of candlesticks each crafted as a tapir seated upo...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Candlesticks

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Located in Antwerp, BE

Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Sapele Wood, Ivory

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

$2,400

H 34 in W 27 in D 19 in

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Located in New York, NY

Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings. Victorian era cabriole legs fini...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

$79,658 / item

H 95 in W 54 in D 25 in

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...

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2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration
Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration

Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Black Chinese wood coffee table with chinoiserie painted decoration. A glass top sits on top to protect the table and provides a flat surface.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin

$37,054 / item

H 23.63 in W 169.3 in D 59.85 in

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set
A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set

A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set. This most attractive fifty-four piece dining is painted on over glaze co...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

$1,000Sale Price / set|64% Off

H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Pair -first we have seen Unusual find. One pair (2) "Longevity" calligraphy lanterns in the form of human effigies A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall C...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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Large Chinese Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large Chinese lantern you’re looking for. Each large Chinese lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, enamel and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large Chinese lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each large Chinese lantern bearing Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Large Chinese Lantern?

A large Chinese lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,075, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.

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.

Questions About Large Chinese Lantern
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height