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
Iron
Stunning Pair of Vintage Copper Pagoda Lanterns
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
great real patina and wonderful details--these are crusty and old.
Pair of Chinese Pagoda Lantern-Style Swag Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare vintage Chinese pagoda style lanterns. Lanterns can be used as swag sconces or
Brass
Pair of Venetian gilded and polychrome pagoda lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Venetian gilded and polychrome pagoda lanterns.
20th Century Pagoda Style Capis Shell and Brass Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
20thC PAGODA STYLE CAPIS SHELL & BRASS LANTERN AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE A
Early 20th Century French Oriental Pagoda Papier Mâché and Wood Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming pagoda lantern made in France, circa 1920, made of painted wood and papier mâché and
Wood, Paper
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
Sold|$675
Cast Iron Pagoda Candleholder
Located in Stamford, CT
Cast iron pagoda candleholder with patina finish, circa 1960s. Please note of wear consistent with
Iron
Sold|$2,275
Brass Pagoda Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass pagoda shaped three light ceiling fixture with six glass pans and open fretwork top, circa
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Chinoiserie Pagoda Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pagoda hanging light fixture.
Metal, Gold
Sold|$2,600
Pagoda Lantern Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic charcoal gray colored 1960s pagoda lantern chandelier was acquired from a
Aluminum
Sold|$1,320
Pagoda Lantern Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage pendant has a unique style. Newly painted white semi gloss. Pagoda design with faux
Metal
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Crimson Pagoda Floor Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Newly Lacquered Crimson Wood Electrified Lanterns. Repeating Square Pattern with Acrylic Inset
Wood, Acrylic
Sold|$2,450
PAIR OF TOLE PAGODA LANTERNS
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF TOLE PAGODA LANTERNS, RED OUR INVENTORY # 09-L-130 AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR
Sold|$1,595
3-Tiered Pagoda Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fashioned with 3 light sockets
Chinoiserie Pagoda Style Hanging Copper Verdigris Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinoiserie pagoda style hanging lantern. The pagoda style lamp was originally hanging in the port
Metal
Sold|$19,000 / set
Monumental Pair of Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Pagoda Lanterns
Located in Charleston, SC
features black and red pagodas with four arms with milk glass shades. The lanterns can be used in interior
Iron, Tin
Pair of Polychrome, Parcel-Gilt Pagoda Lanterns by Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
A custom pair of lanterns each in a pagoda form with carved fretwork details, finished in
Wood
Sold|$14,500
Jansen Style Chinoiserie Pagoda Lantern
By Maison Jansen
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant Jansen style lantern has a two-tone silver and brass finish. The Lantern has a
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Sold|$1,842
Japanese Verdigris Bronze Pagoda Lantern
Located in Brussels, BE
Heavy bronze hexagonal pagoda lantern with beautiful patinated verdigris finish Japan, circa 1920
Sold|$3,000
Pair of Iron Pillar Pagoda Lanterns
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of painted black iron and bronze pillar lanterns, square body in the shape of a pagoda, frieze
Iron
Vintage Hexagonal Pagoda Form Brass Lantern with Pierced Details, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
AHL4189 A large vintage brass lantern with a swept-up pagoda form body in its original age
Brass
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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