Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890
By William Edgar
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair were originally gas and can be electrified or returned to gas if desired.
Copper, Brass
Pair of American Copper Gas Wall Lanterns with Flanking Scrolled Brackets 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of lanterns are fitted with interior gas burners. 20th Century
Brass, Copper
Pair of Architectural Copper Lantern / Sconces Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Originally functioning as gas lanterns, this pair has been professionally converted to high-quality electrical operation.
Brass, Copper
Pair of American Brass Hall Lanterns with Orig, Frosted Etched Globes, Gas, 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of lanterns were originally gas and have been electrified.
Brass
Vintage Boho Wheeler Reflector Co Mirrored Wall Gas Sconce - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Boho gas wall lanterns. Made by the iconic Wheeler Reflector Co. and tagged on the back.
Brass
New Orleans Lantern
By ADG Lighting
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Pair of old world gas copper lanterns converted with reflector back plate.
Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall hanging gas lantern made of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.
Copper, Steel
Pair of Monumental Louis XV Style Bronze Gas Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of Louis XV style bronze wall hanging gas lanterns with six (6) sided glass panels.
Bronze
Pair of French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns (Formerly Gas)
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of French gilt bronze Rococo style lanterns / lanthorns (formerly gas), open (no glass) with elaborate strips topped with heads, fine casting with mercury gilding. with chain ...
Gold Plate, Bronze
Sold
H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of American Copper and Brass Hanging Glass Lanterns, Orig Gas, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair were originally gas and have been electrified.
Brass, Copper
A pair of gas light sconces.
Located in NYC, NY
A large pair of gas light sconces in brass. Intricate scroll work. Would be lovely wired with huricane shades.
Brass
Pair of Antique Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of antique gas lanterns, now electrified, with original glass etched panels.
Metal
Pair of Vintage Metal & Glass Wall Gas Lanterns / Lamps / Lights
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of Vintage Wall Gas Lanterns - Converted for regular bulbs.
Metal
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.
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Electrified Gas Garden Lantern Wall Sconces
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very large pair of early 1900s copper and brass gas lantern sconces that have been modified to electrical use including a four-arm candelabra suspended within each.
Pair Lantern Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of painted wooden gas lanterns, electrified, with original glass.
Glass, Wood, Paint
Pair of Gas Wall Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall hanging gas lantern made of solid copper, the wall arm made of steel.
Copper, Steel
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H 34.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of American Brass and Copper Hanging Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and copper hanging glass lanterns with exterior decorative vented finial domes, molded edges, locking hinged doors, and fitted with four light interior clusters.
Brass, Copper, Wire
Pair of 19th Century Converted Wall Mount Gas Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful and hard to find form. Converted to work on pull chain but can be rewire for wall mount switch activation. Great patina but can be polished for a fee, American, circa...
Pair of Antique 19th century Gas Lanterns
Located in Hudson, NY
this pair of antique gas lanterns are from a Rhode Island carriage house. elegant lines and exceptional patina.
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Copper and Etched Glass Gas Lanterns
Located in Tadcaster, GB
These are a superb pair of high quality 19th century copper and etched glass lanterns.
Copper
Stunning Pair of Large Copper Lanterns
By W. Parkinson & Co.
Located in Woodbury, CT
Parkinson & Co. of Birmingham & London), and dating to around 1910, this elegant pair of copper gas lanterns has been fully restored and electrified.
Copper, Brass
Unusual Copper Lanterns
Located in Woodbury, CT
One of a pair of wonderfully-different copper gas lanterns with rare pierced top and glassed roof, fully restored and rewired with four 75 watt candle bulbs.
Copper
Pair of Late 19th Century New York Copper and Brass Gas Lanterns
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderful pair of late 19th century New York copper and brass gas lanterns attributed to Caldwell.
Brass, Copper
Pair of French Iron Lanterns, 19th Century
Located in Encinitas, CA
Pair of French gas lanterns, 19th century. Great aged patina.
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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