$7,780 / item
Eden Dama Large Iron Outdoor Wall Lantern
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
The Eden Dama outdoor lantern features a large wall-mounted design with a distinctive arm that combines functionality and elegance.
Iron
$7,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Large Antique Bronze and Iron Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large lanterns with a mix of bronze, brass and iron.
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron
Large French Hexagonal Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic hexagonal wrought iron hanging lantern features six glass panes and three central lights descending from a central stem. The French antique piece dates back to the 19t...
Wrought Iron
Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light still is in such excellent, straight condition.
Metal, Wrought Iron
Large Exceptional Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Wall Lanterns Architectural Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your home’s indoor or outdoor character with this exceptional, matching pair of vintage hand-forged solid iron lantern sconces. Masterfully crafted with a timeless, historic ...
Wrought Iron
Large Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Lantern Lamp by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
By Longobard
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Mid-Century Modern table or floor lantern lamp hammered glass and wrought iron, gilding gold copper patina, by the italian design manufacture Longobard in a Brutalist style, th...
Wrought Iron
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
Paul Ferrante Large Custom Glazed Glass/ Aged Cross Bar Iron Lantern
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Ferrante Wall Box Lantern/Sconce. Iron frame with glazed glass with organic cream and brown tones. Two bulbs socket. There are two holes inside where the client installed in...
Iron
Spanish Railway Design Large Hanging Wall Lantern or Sconce in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Spanish Train Station Railway Wall Hanging Lantern, Gilt Iron Spain, 1940s Eye-catching wall mounted hanging railway wall sconce handcrafted in iron and finished in gold leaf...
Wrought Iron, Iron, Gold Leaf
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Porch or Hallway Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
So if you have an Arts & Crafts (inspired) interior and/or you are looking for a rare and impressive light to grace your living space then this large and probably unique lantern coul...
Wrought Iron, Iron
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a collector of truly amazing antiques then this large and possibly unique lantern could b...
Brass, Metal, Iron
Large Wrought Iron Scrolling Wall Mounted Bracket for Lanterns or Signs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket.
Metal
$6,800 / set
Pair of Large Antique English Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's English hammered iron lanterns with glass insets. Measurements: Height: 25” Width: 8” Depth: 9.5"
Iron
$1,360Sale Price|50% Off
Italian 1940s Large Industrial Factory -Warehouse Enamel Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A very large Italian industrial lantern from a warehouse or factory from the 1940s-1950s.
Enamel, Iron, Aluminum
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...
Iron
Very Large And Early Estate Gas Lantern With Wall Bracket
Located in Peekskill, NY
This impressive lantern is all hand-hammered and blacksmith made. The lantern alone has a 24 inch diameter and still hangs from the original wall bracket. This is the type of heavy l...
Wrought Iron
Large Midcentury Bauhaus Opaline Glass Pendant, Lantern, Germany, 1940-1949
By Bauhaus
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare Bauhaus opaline glass pendant or lantern, Germany, 1940-1949. Beautiful large opaline glass shade supported by three whronght iron chains and steel mounts.
Steel, Wrought Iron
A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 very rare pieces, dating back to the 19th century, these have been brought right up to date with electrical wiring W...
Iron
Divine Large Pair Black & Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns Fixtures
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A divine large pair of black & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lanterns, each of the fixtures have been rewired and come with chain canopy and mounting hardware for installa...
Enamel, Iron
French 19th Century Iron Hanging Lantern with Groups of Fleur De Lis at Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
This large elaborate hexagonal wrought iron hanging lantern features fantastic scroll work and dates back to the 19th Century.
Wrought Iron
$2,560Sale Price|32% Off
Niermann Weeks Empire Style Large Crystals and Metal Wall Sconce or Lantern
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant iron and crystal wall sconce or lantern by Niermann Weeks.
Crystal, Iron
A Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 wonderful pieces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Pair of Entrance Door Wall Lights, Wall Lanterns 2 wonderful pieces, the iron shades have been glazed with blue diffused glass, the lights are in good and sound condition, h...
Iron
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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