Parisian Opera Garnier French Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Parisian Opera Garnier French Lantern crafted in bronze and copper and with a finely cast decor of
Antique 1880s French Lanterns
Metal
Parisian Opera Garnier French Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Parisian Opera Garnier French Lantern crafted in bronze and copper and with a finely cast decor of
Metal
10 Parisian Hanging Lanterns in Blackened Metal, circa 1950
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A beautiful set of 10 hanging lanterns in blackened metal and glass, evoking the timeless style of
Metal
$15,272 / set
H 55.12 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
FINE PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE 20TH CENTURY FRENCH PARISIAN ART DECO HANGING LANTERNs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of super rare, highly collectable wrought iron Hanging Lanterns in restored condition from Paris
Iron
Jaeger “Rue de la Paix” desk clock, France, ca. 1960
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Parisian lantern, made of dark green enameled metal with gold details. The dial, with Roman numerals and
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Parisian-Art Deco Lantern Sconces
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare, sleek pair of Parisian-Art Deco sconces with black arched perforated metal and contrasting
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$4,500 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 10 in
Pair of Italian Semi-Circular Wall Lanterns, Replicas of Parisian Street Lights
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful pair of Italian semi-circular oscuro (dark) bronze wall lanterns features curved
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Parisian Lanterns Suspended from Brackets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th.century Louis XVI Hotel de Ville lanterns,originally installed outside a "hotel
Pair of 19th Century Antique French Iron Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
in classically scrolled base. Beautifully patinated, this pair of Parisian lanterns would be lovely
Iron
Unavailable
H 22.5 in W 4.5 in D 21.5 in
French Art Nouveau 19th Century Parisian Cast Iron Arm for Gas Lantern Light
Located in Petaluma, CA
This unique French Art Nouveau 19th century Parisian cast iron arm was originally used for a gas
Iron
Parisian Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Lantern from Paris- Circa 1900. Please Note This Item is an Antique and is One of a Kind
Large French Brass and Copper Parisian Lanterns
Located in Southampton, GB
Large scale Parisian street lanterns. These would have been placed on posts throughout the streets
Brass, Copper, Iron
Parisian Opera Garnier French Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Parisian Opera Garnier French Lantern made of bronze and plexiglass with a finely cast decor of
Bronze
Victorian Hanging Parisian Street Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful early 20th century large Victorian style Parisian street lantern has been converted
Iron
French Parisian Two-Light Glass & Bronze Lantern with Canopy
Located in Miami, FL
French Parisian two-light glass & bronze lantern with canopy. The lantern uses 2 max. 40 watts
Bronze
Diminutive Bronze Faux Bamboo Pagoda Lantern
By Maison Baguès
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
adding to depth and character. The lantern exudes Parisian excellence and sophistication the timeless
Bronze
Pair of French Antique Forged Iron Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular pair of Liberty style Parisian forged iron lanterns with glass panes.
Iron
Pair of 20th Century Castellated Paris Street Lanterns
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive pair of Parisian street lanterns, patinated brass and copper, good, natural verdigris
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Pair of Victorian Style Iron Copper and Glass Parisian Street Lanterns
Located in North York, ON
These Victorian style street lanterns are absolutely stunning. They are crafted out of iron and
Iron
Impressive French Pendant Lantern with original holophane glass
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Elegant Parisian copper and steel lantern with original holophane glass shade.. Avantgarden Ltd
Parisian Cast Iron Lantern, France, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Parisian Cast Iron Lantern, France Additional information: Materials: Cast Iron Color: Black
Iron
Parisian Copper & Bronze Four Light Large Lantern, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parisian Copper & Bronze Four Light Large Lantern, Late 19th Century
Bronze
Large French Style Copper Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century oversize antique Parisian street copper lantern. Great verdigris patina and character
Copper
Sold
H 65 in W 22 in D 12 in
20th Century Pair of Parisian Hanging Lanterns, French Art Deco Iron Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage French Art Deco pair of monumental wrought iron hanging lanterns made of hand
Metal, Wrought Iron
Important Gilt Brass Lantern from Parisian Restaurant
Located in Encino, CA
Important gilt brass lantern from a Parisian restaurant. 23-karat gold leaf gilding on brass. The
Important pair of gilt brass lanterns from a Parisian restaurant
Located in Encino, CA
Important pair of gilt brass lanterns from a Parisian restaurant 23 Carats gold leaf gilding on
Bronze Parisian Lantern
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Bronze Lantern with an old globe Needs to be american wired
Early 19th c. Hanging Lantern from a Parisian Porch
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th c. Hanging Lantern from a Parisian Porch. Reclaimed glass newly added to maintain aged
Iron
Lumiere from a Parisian "Torrefacteur"
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th c. lumiere from a Parisian "Torrefacteur" or coffee roasting company. Hangs from hook at
Metal
A French Lantern
Located in London, GB
A FRENCH PARISIAN STREET LANTERN
Bronze, Copper
Pair of Hanging French Lanterns
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of hanging tole and gilded Parisian-style French lanterns from L'Isle sur la Sorgue. With
Metal
Sold
H 103.15 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
French Antique Parisian Vendome Style Bronze-Iron Lantern, Paris, circa 1850s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A rare, unique and exquisite quality of French antique Parisian Vendome-square style from Paris
Bronze, Iron
"Runner, " Large Rare Bronze of Nude Male Figure by Seifert, 1922
By Franz Seifert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted as European artists were moving from Beaux Arts realism to a more stylized modern approach to the figure, which we now call Art Deco, this large and rare bronze depicts a nu...
Bronze
$105,879Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
Porcelain
$9,875
H 20.5 in W 19 in D 10.5 in
Grand Tour Bronze and Marble Sculpture of the 'Seated Hermes' or Mercury
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large and exceptional late 19th century Italian Grand Tour sculpture of the ‘Seated Hermes’ attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy. The solid lost-wax cast bronze figur...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Bed, France, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Bed, France, circa 1890. Wood: walnut Dimensions: Bed: height 159 cm / width 162 cm / length 200 cm / mattress: length 190 cm / width 135 cm
Walnut
$3,995
H 63.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice cabinets, referring to a ecclesiastic...
Oak
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Gold Leaf
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
Beech
$9,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 64.57 in D 24.02 in
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
Iron
Lifesize Bronze Finish Atlas Sculpture Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly cast and lacquered bronze finished sculpture of an atlas type figure supporting a bevelled 1" thick glass top. The base is a stepped and black lacquered rectangular plinth.
Gesso, Glass, Lacquer, Resin
Grand Tour sculpture of Narcissus, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant 19th-century Grand Tour bronze sculpture represents Narcissus, the character from Greek mythology known for his beauty and self-admiration. Standing 65 cm high, the figu...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Geometric" Chandelier
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 12-sided chandelier, crafted by Tiffany Studios New York, is a striking example of early 20th-century American design and craftsmanship. Suspended elegantly by six pat...
Bronze
English Nineteenth Century Oak Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Nineteenth century oak bookcase, with bold egg and dart under-mould, the doors with brass grills enclosing adjustable interior shelving, on sledge feet. The oak with some burred figu...
Oak
$4,800 / set
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
French Bagues Style Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf, Banci Firenze
By Maison Baguès, Banci Firenze
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues style gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light, probably Banci Firenze
Crystal, Metal
$5,800 / set
H 16.75 in W 11.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Blue and White Lidded Vases from Savona, Italy, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
During the 17th through 19th centuries, highly skilled artisans in Savona, Italy, produced beautiful tin-glazed earthenware known as maiolica (majolica). These blue and white lidded ...
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Italian Venetian Mirror
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique vintage Italian Venetian mirror with an octagonal center plate surrounded by an etched conforming frame. The mirror’s aesthetic is enhanced by an ornate etched foli...
Glass
Italian Grand Tour Bronze of The Apollo Belvedere
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture of ‘The Apollo Belvedere’ circa 1890, after the antique. Sourced from an ex. private UK collection. Dating from the late 19th century,...
Metal, Bronze
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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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.