Large Verdigris Lantern
19th Century Large English Victorian Pagoda Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large copper and glazed Victorian exterior lantern, with the finest original verdigris surface
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
H 40.16 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Large 19th Century Copper Hanging Lantern This is a Large Copper Lantern
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Copper Hanging Lantern
This is a Large Copper Lantern it has a natural oxidised
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large Reclaimed Bronze Wall Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique solid bronze wall lantern dating to the early 20th century, suitable for indoor or
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th C Country House Large Moorish Islamic Pieced Brass & Stained Glass Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A beautiful Islamic brass and stained glass lantern with a lavish pieced decoration.
The brass
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in Dm 12.6 in
19th Century French Green-Painted Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
light green paint over natural verdigris green and mottled gray patina and nice, large scale. Originally
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Verdigris Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and extremely decorative French mid 19th century Renaissance st. Verdigris patinated
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 45.5 in W 21.25 in D 21.25 in
Large Victorian 1-Light Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, tapered, 4-sided, antique hanging lantern with a beautiful patina texture in bronze and
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tentoki, Massiccio Murano Glass Sculpture, Bronze Verdigris and Sulfur Texture
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
lanterns as a present to Buddha.
Incredibly well done massiccio sculpture. Please see the details of the
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
French Copper and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
aged patina with some verdigris. Would look great with a large candle in it or could be converted into
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Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Candle Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Elegant Glass and Copper Ceiling Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant glass, wood and copper pendant light.
Measures: Height fixture 71 cm.
Total height including the chain and canopy 120 cm. Two E27 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Pair Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Wall Lanterns
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, Gothic style pentagonal wall lights with brackets.
This early 20th century pair of marked brackets with pentagonal lanterns is all handcrafted, completely original ...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 36 in Dm 9 in
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s.
This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Vintage Four-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage quality handmade solid copper lantern with four 40/watt watt lights.
Electrified and ready to light. Beautiful oxidization patina.
Could be used in wet location and indoor.
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20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in
Arts & Crafts Bronze Brass & Cathedral Glass Hallway or Stable Lantern / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and finer quality craftsmanship light fixture.
If you are a collector of rare and all-handcrafted art and antiques then this sizable and one of a kind pendant could be f...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
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Bronze, Metal, Brass
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H 31.9 in Dm 11.6 in
Antique French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Street Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Antique handcrafted wrought iron street lantern with original off-white paint, France, late 19th century. The shaped crown top is leading down to a hexagonal body with glass panels d...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Spanish Gothic Style Wrought Iron Portico Lantern.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Spanish Gothic Style Wrought Iron Portico Lantern.
Antique hand forged iron Gothic style hanging lantern from Spain circa 1890. It is embellished with cut iron elements...
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Gothic Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Hexagonal Bronze Exterior Wall Lanterns with Textured Glass, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AEX0599
Circa 1920
A pair of vintage bronze exterior wall lanterns with hexagonal bodies glazed with frosted, textured glass. The twin backplates in the form of leafy quatrefoils. In...
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Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 29.25 in W 11.75 in D 15 in
Scandinavian Brass Lantern Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Set of three brass lantern candle holders with tinted glass diffusers, Scandinavian Modern 1960's. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
They have a clever internal push up s...
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French 1910s Art Deco Hexagonal Lantern with Milk Glass and Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Art Deco hexagonal hanging lantern from the early 20th century with milk glass and verdigris patina. Created in France during the first quarter of the 20th century, this Art...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy 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
Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent American Victorian gilt metal banquet lamp, professionally converted from kerosene oil lamp, now electrified. Elegantly regal, with superb attention to detail, beautifu...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Copper Hanging Lantern Lampshade
This is a Lampshade in the form of a Large Copper street light, the Lantern it has a natural oxidised patina, it has glazed sides and at the b...
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Copper
19th Century French Green Lantern Pendant
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful 19th century Green painted metal French lantern. This does not come wired.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a very stylish large English verdigris copper hanging Lantern, now converted to electricity
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a large and very stylish mid-19th century English verdigris copper hanging lantern, now
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large English Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
?This is a lovely example of a large mid 19th Century English verdigris copper hanging Lantern, now
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large English 19th Century Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a large and very attractive English mid-19th century verdigris copper hanging gas lantern
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Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Lanterns
Materials
Copper
English Globe Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A large scale all original bronze verdigris spherical glass hanging lantern with lion medallions
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Brass Candle Lantern
By Gillet Forest
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
This large candle lantern was manufactured by Gillet Forest in Paris at around the turn of the
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Exceptional copper and bronze lantern
Located in London, GB
Exceptional, large copper and bronze lantern with four stylised lobsters and an octopus detail at
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Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Large Copper Porch Light, 1920s
Located in Prescott, AZ
"verdigris".
All original amber pebble glass panels in excellent condition with no cracks.
Height: 15
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Lanterns
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Aluminum, Copper
A large verdigris lantern
Located in New York, NY
HL3408
A large bronze lantern in its original verdigris finish having four curved opalescent
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Large verdigris copper lantern.
Located in Essex, MA
Large hanging verdigris copper lantern, formerly a post-mounted street light. Glass replaced
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Ornate lantern with two-tier chimney top and hanging ring with multiple clear glass panels
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large French Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large French Verdigris copper lantern,
circa 1880.
With pergoda top and hinged front door
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large English 19thC Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870.
Large English 19thC Verdigris Lantern.
Glazed hinged door with excellent
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large Foster & Pullen Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large Foster & Pullen verdigris copper lantern,
circa 1870.
With hinged canopy & door, Foster
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large French Hexagonal Green-Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large French hexagonal green-verdigris copper lantern with domed top and enclosed by glass paneled
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
Large French Hexagonal Green-Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large French hexagonal green-verdigris copper lantern with domed top and enclosed by glass paneled
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
Large French Hexagonal Green-Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large French hexagonal green-verdigris copper lantern with domed top and enclosed by glass paneled
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
Large English Foster & Pullen Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large English Foster & Pullen Verdigris copper lantern
circa 1870.
With screw fit top and
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Decorative Italian Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Decorative Italian Verdigris copper lantern, circa 1880-1920. Copper exterior over a heavy metal
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Rare Pair of Large French 19th Century Verdigris Copper Lanterns
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful pair of large French 19th century Verdigris copper lanterns, restored and rewired.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lanterns
Foster & Pullen Large English Copper & Glazed Square Lantern Verdigris Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and unusual square lantern by Foster & Pullen of Bedford England.
Glazed and sheet
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Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Copper
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Verdigris Large Pagoda Tole Paint Lantern in the Manner of Jansen
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Large verdigris pagoda tole paint lantern in the manner of Jansen, France, circa 1950. Beautiful
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Vintage 1940s French Lanterns
19th C Large Victorian English Sheet Copper & Glazed Lantern Verdigris Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A larger than the norm, glazed and sheet copper hanging lantern with a natural verdigris finish
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Copper
H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
19th C Large Victorian English Sheet Copper & Glazed Lantern Verdigris Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A larger than the norm, glazed and sheet copper hanging lantern with a natural verdigris finish
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Copper
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Large-Scale Glass Globe Lantern
Located in London, GB
A fine large-scale handblown glass globe lantern with verdigris copper mounts.
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Mid-20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Very Large Decorative Copper Lantern
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A very large decorative copper lantern
This copper hall lantern has a superb Verdigris
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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Lanterns
Pair of Large 19th Century Copper Wall Lanterns
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Perfect for Interior or Exterior. These Lanterns were recovered from a large estate. They have
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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns
A Massive Venetian Octagonal 6-Light Faux-Verdgris & Parcel-Gilt Tole Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A massive Venetian octagonal 6-light faux-verdigris and parcel-gilt tole lantern; the large
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Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Large 19th Century Blown Glass Light Fixture or Decorative Object
Located in Essex, MA
A large 19th century mold-blown glass light fixture, the ribbed sphere mounted on a verdigris
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Antique 1890s American Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century English Copper Holophane Streetlight
Located in London, GB
have most likely been placed outside the entrance of a large home doorway at some point in its life
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Vintage 1920s British Early Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
A large exterior verdigris lantern
Located in New York, NY
AHL3390
A large bronze exterior octagonal lantern in its original weathered verdigris patina
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Ornate Verdigris Estate Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
A very well crafted lantern that looks to be turn-of-the-century. The finish is original with a
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Verdigris Lantern
Located in New York, NY
AHL4030
A large bronze octagonal lantern in its original verdigris finish with cast mullions
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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19thC Large English Verdigris Copper Wall Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1820
19thC large English Verdigris copper wall lantern with enamel wall plate
Rewired
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Antique 1820s British Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
A Verdigris Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
AHL3701
A large bronze lantern in its original weathered verdigris patina. The glazing is an
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Vintage 1930s American Flush Mount
Pair, Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A exceptional pair of large bronze gas lanterns, with opalescent caged glass.
The bronze
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique Georgian / Victorian Early 19th Century Copper Verdigris Lantern, C.1820
Located in London, GB
Copper street lantern with natural verdigris made in England, circa 1820.
Dating to the early
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 27.56 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Trio of Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An exceptional trio of large bronze gas lanterns, with opalescent caged glass.
The bronze sections
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 41.34 in Dm 13.78 in L 41.34 in
Antique Victorian Mid 19th Century Copper Verdigris Lantern Light Lamp. C.1860
Located in London, GB
Copper street lantern with natural verdigris made in England. c.1860.
Dating to the mid-late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 31.11 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
A large bronze lantern
Located in New York, NY
HL1647
A large verdigris bronze lantern of the absolute finest quality. Four rams accent
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
A pair of large exterior wall lanterns
Located in New York, NY
EX0552
A pair of large bronze octagonal wall lanterns in their original weathered verdigris
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
An antique pair of large exterior wall lanterns
Located in New York, NY
AEX0552
An antique pair of large bronze octagonal wall lanterns in their original weathered
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
A pair of large cylindrical copper wall lanterns
Located in New York, NY
EX0554
A pair of large cylindrical copper wall lanterns in their original weathered
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Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces
A pair of patinated brass wall lanterns
Located in New York, NY
EX0551
A pair of large brass hexagonal wall lanterns in their origianl weathered verdigris
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces
A pair of openwork bronze exterior lanterns
Located in New York, NY
EX0540
A pair of large bronze exterior wall lanterns in their original verdigris patina
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair Large Brass Outdoor Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-505 Pair of verdigris brass lantern sconces with amber glass(
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Vintage 1930s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Four Large Holophane Prismatic Glass Bronze Caged Pendants Lights Sold in Pairs
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very good run of four large three part prismatic glass Holophane lanterns, housed within their
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 16.54 in Dm 13.98 in
Large French Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880.
Large French verdigris copper lantern
With pergoda top and hinged front door. Comes
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large English Hexagonal Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1950's
Large English Hexagonal Verdigris Lantern
Glazed hinged door with excellent
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Mid-20th Century British Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large English Verdigris Patina Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large English verdigris patina copper lantern (circa 1875-1900) marked "W Parkinson & Co." Turned
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
19thC Large French Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880.
19thC large French verdigris copper lantern
With pergoda top and hinged front door
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large Arts & Crafts Form Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large Arts & Crafts form Verdigris lantern,
circa 1940.
Copper and iron
Comes with 1m of
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Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century English Large Verdigris Glazed Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English large Verdigris glazed lantern
circa 1870.
With hinged door, comes with 1m
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Antique 1870s British Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large English Foster & Pullen Verdigris Copper Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large English Foster & Pullen verdigris copper lantern
Circa 1870.
With hinged canopy & door
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A large hanging lantern in beautifully weathered verdigris copper with four canted glass sides, one
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Vintage Verdigris Solid Brass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Verdigris finish solid brass large Italian lantern with two tiers and eight lights.
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20th Century Italian Lanterns
19th Century Large English Victorian Pagoda Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large copper and glazed Victorian exterior lantern, with the finest original verdigris surface
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
English 19th C Teal, Blue & Orange Stained Glass Gothic Copper Verdigris Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
wonderful natural verdigris tone.
All the larger sections of glass are original to the lantern
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Lanterns
Materials
Copper
H 43.31 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Three Petite Vintage Metal Lanterns Found in India with Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of three Indian vintage small metal lanterns from the mid 20th century with verdigris patina
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Mid-20th Century Indian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
H 16.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of French 1890s Copper and Glass Four-Light Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French copper four-light lanterns circa 1890 with Verdigris patina and glass panels
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
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Copper
H 42 in W 14 in D 14 in
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Large Verdigris Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large verdigris lantern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A large verdigris lantern — often made from metal, copper and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large verdigris lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A large verdigris lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Large Verdigris Lantern?
Prices for a large verdigris lantern start at $1,890 and top out at $34,000 with the average selling for $4,156.
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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