Large Carriage Lantern Lamp
Sold|$800
Large Carriage Lantern Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a large carriage lantern that has been mounted to use as an interior lamp.
20th Century Lanterns
Copper, Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold|$800
Large Carriage Lantern Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a large carriage lantern that has been mounted to use as an interior lamp.
Copper, Brass, Wrought Iron
Large black painted hexagonal hammered iron and tole lantern
Located in New York, NY
A very large black painted hexagonal hammered iron and tole lantern, with curving crisscross in windows, with scrolling decorated support shaft, Continental, mid 20th century, no gla...
Tôle
Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Large Wrought Iron Spherical Lantern, Suspended by Four Handsome Chains and Decorated with Ribbon and Rinceaux Motifs.
Wrought Iron
Assembled Pair of Early 20th Century Large Handmade Iron Lanterns, Painted Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
Assembled pair of early 20th century large handmade iron lanterns, painted black brand new wiring Measures: Left: 15" SQ x 32.5" T Right: 15.75" SQ x 32" T.
Iron
Sold|$2,800
Wrought Iron Lantern by Jose Thenee
Located in Round Top, TX
A large Argentinian wrought iron lantern by ironsmith Jose Thenee.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,800
Large Hanging Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large iron hanging lantern. Newly rewired.
Sold|$8,003
Large Early 20th Century Lantern
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Impressive, French grand scale early 20th century gilded wrought iron lantern.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$5,200
Large French rectangular carriage lantern.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large rectangular carriage lantern.
Iron, Brass
Sold|$8,125
Large Patinated Copper Swedish Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Patinated copper lantern with original curved glass, rewired for USA
Copper, Iron
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 space to hold candles.
Sold|$8,500
Pair of Large Hexagonal 19c. Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of large hexagonal lanterns each with tortoise shell colored glass and lifting conical dome ending in pierced flared chimney.
Iron
Sold|$1,900
Large 19c. French Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large, painted iron lantern, having a fuel reservoir incorporated in its frame, and an intricate top with a pine cone finial over a lattice form chimney.
Sold|$8,500
Massive Arts & Crafts Hammered Iron Lantern
Located in Vancouver, BC
Exceptional, large Arts & Crafts hammered iron lantern. All original.
Sold|$9,400
A hexagonal pierced-work iron lantern
Located in New York, NY
AHL2980 A large blackened iron hexagonal lantern glazed with cloudy opal glass.
Sold|$1,600
Large 19c. Lantern with Pagoda Form Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
A black painted lantern, with a tall, pierced chimney above an arched top. Signed, "Butin-Gillet, rue des Martyrs, Paris"
Iron
Incredible Pair of Large Scale Wall Mounted Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Incredible Pair of Large Scale Wall Mounted Lanterns; cast iron brackets with copper lanterns; French circa 1880; 22" x 31" x 54"H; Recently electrified.
Iron, Copper
Pair of Very Large Regency Style Hanging Lanterns
Located in Middleburg, VA
Presenting a pair of wonderful, very large wrought iron hanging lanterns in the Regency style from a Hobe Sound estate.
Wrought Iron
Monumental Italian Painted Wrought Iron Lantern c.1910
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very large Italian painted wrought iron lantern c.1910.
Glass
Sold|$1,800
Large 1920's Green Iron Pendant Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nice old iron pendant from the 1920's with spikes around the crown and base. It retains much of its original green paint.
Iron
Sold|$6,900
A six-sided lantern
Located in New York, NY
HL0511 A large hexagonal iron lantern with frosted glass panels in a dark green paint finish.
Iron
Sold|$100
Large-Scale Iron and Glass Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
Two- tiered iron lantern with frosted glass panels and bottom. Hexagonal design with tall rounded sides. Old painted surface, and newly rewired.
1 of 2 Large Spanish Revival/Mediterranean-style Pendant Lantern
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large-scale wrought iron faceted pendant lanterns lined with amber-colored mica; quatrefoil motif at each panel; acanthus leaf and blossom details. 1 of 2 available; priced and sold ...
Sold|$1,800
Large bronze ship light
Located in Stamford, CT
Large nautical ship light with glass fitting and mercury lens
Iron, Bronze
Large and Exceptional 1920's Spanish Revival Copper Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
A stately pendant chandelier with fine repouse copperwork.
Iron
Sold|$3,200
A large cylindrical patinated iron lantern
Located in New York, NY
EX0550 A large strapwork cylindrical patinated iron lantern having curved frosted glass panels.
Iron
Sold|$1,850
Large Iron and Glass Hurricane Lantern
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
great large scale suspension lantern
Iron
Sold|$3,100
A large iron cylindrical lantern
Located in New York, NY
HL3290 A large, blackened iron cylindrical lantern with a frosted cylindrical glass lens.
Glass
Exceptional Large Scale Wrought Iron Lantern With Dragon
Located in Pasadena, CA
Finely hand-wrought iron pendant light. The ironwork is exceptional and is a fine example of the Spanish Revival movement. The dragon head is incredibly rendered. The lantern retain...
Wrought Iron
Pair Of Large Scale Wrought Iron Exterior Wall Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920's wrought iron exterior fixtures salvaged from the San Diego area. Original glass.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$5,900
Late 19th C. Large Pair of Iron Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of lanterns is in the Louis XV style of tapering shape surmounted by trailing foliage.
Large Octagon Wrought and Glass Iron Lantern 6 light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a wrought iron and clear glass hanging lantern with 6 lights and delicate leaf bobeches. This oversized fixture could be refinished but looks great with the weathere...
Wrought Iron
Three Large Vintage Hand-Hammered Wrought Iron Wall Lanterns Mizner Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large hand-hammered vintage wrought iron wall lanterns in the style of Addison Mizner.
Iron
Sold|$1,995
Italianate Wrought Iron Tall Lantern Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This large-scale exterior Italianate iron lantern sconce is highly decorative with curving lines that flow throughout the fixture.
Wrought Iron
Large Bronze & Copper Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An old and beautifully made bronze and copper lantern. Decorated with a crown featuring castle ramparts. A richly modeled band centered with shields featuring a tall sail ship. N...
Bronze, Brass, Copper, Iron
Sold|$1,300
Large Wall Mounted Exterior Lantern
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large, ornate exterior lantern with nicely wrought iron bracket.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Gilt Iron Hanging Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large, decorative hanging and lighted iron lanterns with basket weave pattern and gilt finish.
Brass
Sold|$2,200
1920s Large Pair Of Exterior Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced for the pair. Large scale 1920's wrought iron wall mounted lanterns.
Wrought Iron
A pair of dark bronze and black cast iron large exterior sconces
Located in New York, NY
EX0471 A pair of dark bronze and black cast iron large lantern-body exterior sconces. The foliate detailed arms issue from gadrooned backplates to support pierced-work four-sided bo...
Bronze, Iron
Sold|$11,500
A four sided black enamel lantern
Located in New York, NY
HL3015 A large strapwork black wrought iron lantern with frosted glass panels.
Glass
Sold|$3,995
Large French Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
If you need some good light and a lot of charm this lantern could be for you. With the cone shaped candle holders and the crown like decoration at the top. It has a bit of whimsy ab...
Large Rectangular French Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
This large French wrought iron lantern dating to the early 19th century is spectacular in its simplicity, sleek modern lines, and unusual hand-cut diamond-shaped cut-outs at the top.
Wrought Iron
20th Century Large Iron Verdigris Four-Light Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century large Iron Verdigris four-light Lantern Beautiful finish Glass is clear, turquoise shown is reflection of our front door Brand new wiring.
Iron
Large Scale Black Iron Lantern with Crown Design
Located in Geneva, IL
Vintage 1990 large scale black iron hanging lantern. The lantern has four candelabra based light sockets for bulbs up to 60 watts each.
Iron
Very Large Scale Copper and Iron Lantern, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very Large Scale Copper and Iron Lantern, circa 1870
Copper, Iron
Large Black Iron and Glass Square Lantern, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A French, 19th century black iron and glass square, tapering lantern with brass ball finial.
Brass, Iron
Pair of 20th Century Large Italian Murano Bubble Glass Iron-Bound Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century large Italian Murano bubble glass iron-bound lanterns Three light cluster Glass tinted a faint blue/green not turquoise.
Iron
Pair of Large 20th Century Black Iron Four-Light Lanterns with Tinted Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large 20th century black iron four-light lanterns with tinted glass New wiring.
Iron
Sold|$1,565
Black Iron Semi-Flush Exterior Lantern
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This large iron semi-flush lantern would make a statement presiding over any entrance.
Iron
Large Six Sided French Hanging Street Lantern, circa 1920s
By Claude Lefebvre
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Original, period cornice hanging lantern with iron frame and copper top or canopy, which has been varnished to prevent oxidation. The six sides are screened off by panels of mottled ...
Copper, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Large Brass Coach Lanterns with Eagle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century large brass coach lanterns with eagle.
Brass, Iron
19th Century Pair of Large English Carriage Lamps in Brass and Iron, Wall Lamps
Located in London, GB
A large pair of 19th century English carriage lamps in brass and cast iron. Original details such as side windows, red glass are retained. Have been converted into a pair of wall lam...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Large Scale Wrought Iron Exterior Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's wrought iron lanterns with original glass. 32.5" H x 12" W x 16" D
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.