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
$14,810 / 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
luminaire suspension "Lanterne" parisienne en fonte - France 1950
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Parisian Cast Iron Lantern, France Additional information: Materials: Cast Iron Color: Black
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
$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
French Tole Lantern
Located in Arundel, GB
19th Century Parisian wall lantern, tole with a copper chimney. Mansard style roof design and
Copper
Pair of 19th Century Parisian Bronze Lamp-Post Form Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
century bronze table lamps modeled after classic Parisian street lanterns of the Haussmann era. Each lamp
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
$228,132Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$280,053Sale Price|20% Off
H 52 in W 40 in D 2 in
Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist Norah Nielson Gray. Painted circa 1923, the model for the painting was Rita McIlrai...
Oil
$16,612 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$325,000
H 108 in W 185 in D 1 in
Late 17th C. Franco-Flemish Biblical Tapestry Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Biblical Tapestry depicting the Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau. The tapestry illustrates the Old Testament story of Jaco...
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$994,425
H 82.68 in Dm 76.78 in
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
By Maison Marquis
Located in PARIS, FR
This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, ador...
Crystal, Bronze
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$161,569
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique Italian early 18th century Baroque period ebonized fruit wood and Pietra Dura marble and semi precious stone inlaid specimen cabinet. The small scale c...
Marble
$127,909 / set
H 105.91 in W 72.05 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810. Demonstrating a remarkable pair of full-length oval astragal glazed doors to each - with car...
Mahogany, Pine
$518,368 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze Verdigris Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Gothic style lantern sconces made of verdigris bronze and opaque textured glass. One pane is missing and will be replaced when purchased. The lights are cleaned and r...
Bronze
$47,124 / set
H 75.99 in W 83.86 in D 42.92 in
Pair Beds Tester 19c American Colonial-Style Mahogany Douglas Fairbanks Pickfair
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This pair of half-tester beds were acquired for the guest suite at Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Mary Pickford’s Beverly Hills estate, Pickfair, which housed a collection of early 18th ce...
Mahogany
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Walnut Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and important large scale French 19th century Renaissance st. richly carved walnut mantel. The mantel with richly detailed carvings throughout has designs of scrolled a...
Walnut
$16,300 / set
H 29.75 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Patinated Metal and Tole Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. patinated metal and tole lanterns. Each hexagonal shaped lantern displays an elegantly rounded base with lovely hand painted rose...
Metal
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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