Monumental Cast Bronze Lantern with Frosted Glass, Italian, Circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A monumental cast bronze and frosted glass porte cochere lantern; (a porte cochere is a roofed structure extending from the entrance of a building over an adjacent driveway and shelt...
Bronze
Monumental Bronze Port Cochère Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
A monumental cast bronze and frosted glass porte cochère lantern. This lantern is likely Italian from the early 20th century and was allegedly originally hung in an important San Fra...
Bronze
Antique Large English Copper Porte Cochere Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
6 Lights Antique Copper Lantern that could be used either for a Portico or Porte Cochere and is completly wired.
Copper
Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Lomita, CA
The glass panels provide a clear view to the six candles that accent the design of the arms and brass finishes. The brass and glass lantern, a six-light porte cochere lantern chande...
Brass
Porte-cochère Lantern
Located in Vancouver, BC
Substantial Gothic style brass and granite glass lantern. From the Sarasota City Hall in Florida.
Brass
$2,691
H 34 in Dm 10.3 in L 34 in
Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, great condition bronze hallway pendant with unique antique blown circular glass. This striking French lantern is a refined example of Empire Revival craftsmanship, dating...
Brass, Bronze, Wire
Early 20th Century English Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Bronze Lantern A true statement piece of interior lighting in the form of an English bronze art deco style lantern. With milk glass inserts both to sides...
Bronze
$4,950
H 33.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Spanish 1910s Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern with Three Lights and Volutes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish hexagonal bronze lantern from the early 20th century, similar to the style of the Plaza de España built for the great exhibition of 1929. Created in Spain during the early ...
Bronze
Vintage French Empire Style Bronze Lantern, Spain, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large bronze French Empire style lantern.
Bronze
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in Dm 13 in
Large English Bronze Lantern, Beveled Glass, Three Light, 1920s Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1949 Large 3 light bronze and beveled glass English lantern
Bronze
Beautiful turn of the century French Bronze Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful turn of the century French bronze lantern, the patina is so much nicer in person
Bronze
Grande French Antique Brass and Glass Lantern, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French lantern made of brass with 8 panes of glass. The lantern holds four candelabra lights. We were drawn to the striking and impressive size of this fixture. It has been new...
Brass
Large & Impressive Gilt Bronze 19th Century Italian Lantern
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze, this very large hexagonal lantern was made in Italy in the 19th century. This antique lantern can be rewired on request to your specification. Please just get in touch...
Bronze
Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern, Beveled Glass, United States, 1880
Located in Montreal, QC
This large and impressive lantern was originally fitted for gas. It is tapering and hexagonal with each paneled side set with the original beveled grass plate. A broad cast band is a...
Brass
Neoclassical Bronze Lantern with Corinthian Columns, 1930
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A distinguished and substantial bronze lantern of impressive scale, finely cast and exhibiting exceptional architectural detail. The rectangular body is framed by four elegant Corint...
Bronze
A Very Large Bronze Finished Toleware Lantern
Located in London, GB
A very large Toleware lantern, hexagonal in shape with scrolled acanthus leaf decoration. The canopy an elaborate foliate design. Patinated bronze, lightly distressed, and very well...
Cut Steel
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Lantern Hexagonal shaped with wonderful etched floral designs on each frosted shade, five interior lights. Details: Height – 38 i...
Bronze, Ormolu
Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Heavy, large Regency style lantern, France, circa 1870-1880. This lantern is of solid bronze and parcel brass with six frosted cut glass windows. The lantern arrives with beautiful s...
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Bronze Lantern, Louis XVI Style
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 20th century French bronze lantern.
Bronze
$975
H 21.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Handcrafted Solid Brass Lantern with Frosted Glass, 20th Century, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant handcrafted lantern made of solid brass with great green patina color, four side of frosted glass. Electrified with Three 40/watt lights, good for wet locations, although co...
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Tapered Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (20th Century) bronze dore round tapered shaped hanging lantern with 4 glass panels and 8 arms.
Bronze
$2,260
H 45 in W 28 in D 28 in
Monumental Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Foliate Scrollwork and Glass Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly sculptural Italian wrought iron lantern, richly adorned with hand-forged foliate decoration and elegant scrolling elements. The lantern features a tapered hexag...
Wrought Iron
$106,045
H 96.46 in Dm 66.15 in
Monumental Sixteen Light Globe Lantern Constructed from 19th Century Parts
By Matthew Cox
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Monumental copper globe lantern. A large and wonderful globe lantern constructed from original 19th Century components. The architectural copper finials, which form the top and bott...
Brass, Copper
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the following: patina, sc...
Brass, Iron, Tin
$16,273 / 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
$13,179 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$8,800
H 64 in W 48 in D 48 in L 64 in
Monumental Dennis & Leen Attributed Patinated Iron Bronze Lantern
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic bespoke patinated iron and bronze lantern constructed on a monumental scale attributed to Dennis & Leen, Hollywood, CA. The grand Navarre lantern measures over 5 feet high a...
Bronze, Iron
Set of Outdoors Cast Bronze Lantern Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight circa 1960s cast and patinated bronze lantern sconces with original patina. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 31" Width: 12" Depth: 16"
Bronze
$2,392Sale Price|35% Off
H 33 in W 25 in D 25 in
Large Geometric Bronze and Copper Lantern in the Style of Lyman Drake
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large hand-built geometric bronze and copper lantern in the style of Lyman Drake with pattern glass window pains and floral accents. addx1
Bronze
Josef Hoffmann "Palme Kobe" Jugendstil Chandelier, Re Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Variation of the great Palme designed by Josef Hoffmann in circa 1918 Different Variations of the chandelier are available - see our pictures below Total drop custom made. All compo...
Crystal, Brass
Venetian Painted Iron Street Lantern with 3 Lights, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Venetian Painted Iron Street Lantern with 3 Lights, Late 19th Century
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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