19th Century Processional Lantern in Lacquered Sheet Metal
Located in Marseille, FR
Processional lantern in lacquered sheet metal (traces of gilding under the white lacquer) XIXth
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Sheet Metal
19th Century Processional Lantern in Lacquered Sheet Metal
Located in Marseille, FR
Processional lantern in lacquered sheet metal (traces of gilding under the white lacquer) XIXth
Sheet Metal
Italian Processional Lantern Floor Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gold gilt metal Italian processional lantern wired and mounted on a lamp base with single light
Metal
19th Century Processional Lantern
Located in Ballard, CA
19th Century processional Italian Lantern, probably used for wedding and festivities in Venice, it
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,328Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 94.49 in Dm 9.85 in
N.3 Brass Lanterns with Glasses and Wooden Sticks, Early 1900s, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Set of 3 processional lanterns, made of gilded brass with transparent glasses and wooden sticks
Brass
French Tole Processional Lantern from south of france
Located in Villenouvelle, FR
19th c. French tole processional lantern from Pays Basque (south west of France). Detailed cutwork
Metal
18th C Italian Processional Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th C Italian Processional Lantern in gilt tole with etched glass panels. Electrial US wiring
Italian Baroque Giltwood Lantern
Located in Natchez, MS
from processional lanterns on poles as some were.
Italian Baroque Giltwood Lantern
Located in Natchez, MS
from processional lanterns on poles as some were.
Pair of Italian Processional Pole Lanterns
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 19th c. Processional Pole Lanterns in Iron Stands. This pair is silver gilt. They are three
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.14 in Dm 12.21 in
Pair of Italian Processional Lamps, Made in Brass 24-Karat Gold Gilted
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
Pair of 19 century Italian processional lamps, made in brass 24-karat gold gilded Measures: Height
Metal
Processional Lantern from Spain
Located in Chireno, TX
Processional lantern in painted tole with leaf design.
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Pair of Processional Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of painted tole processional lanterns with pierced pattern. Each lantern has original chain.
French Diminutive Processional Lanterns
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A wonderful small pair of French Church processional lanterns, original circular glass. Lightly
Three Copper Processional Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Three copper processional lanterns from the South of France. Tapered hexagonal shape with glass
Copper, Iron
Metal Processional Lanterns from Lucca, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of metal, processional lanterns mounted on hand-carved and painted wood bases. Original velvet
Brass, Metal
18th Century Gilded Venetian Processional Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
A magnificent 18th century Gilded Venetian Processional Lantern. Beautifully decorated throughout
Late 18th Century Venetian Processional Lanterns
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful pair of late 18th century Venetian processional lanterns, of tole and glass with the
Pair of 19th Century Gilded Italian Processional Lanterns
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 19th century gilded Italian processional lanterns. These elegant lanterns bring a touch of
Wood
Pair of Processional Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Painted tole with wood carved and gilded finial and tassel
Tôle
18th Century Italian Processional Lanterns With Original Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
These Lanterns have been newly wired. They were used in the Italian Cathedrals with candles in
Metal
Pair Gilt Wood Lanterns
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of carved and gilt wood processional lanterns
Giltwood
Antique Mexican Tin Folk Art Polychrome Lanterns
Located in Peabody, MA
Two antique ca. late 19th century polychrome Mexican processional lanterns, one with sheepskin
Tin
Four Venetian Wall Lanterns
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four Venetian wall lanterns in dark green tole. Formerly processional lanterns, they have
Large 18th Century Baroque Processional Cross
Located in Hastings, GB
large processional lantern and often a crucible bearing incense, religious banners and icons would then
Iron
Sold
H 56.3 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Silvered Metal Wall Light Processional Pole Lantern, Venice, Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian whismical silvered metal handcrafted wall-mounted lantern or sconce feature an open
Metal
Large Scale Gilt Iron 18th Century Baroque Processional Cross
Located in Hastings, GB
preceded by a large processional lantern and often a crucible bearing incense, religious banners and icons
Iron
Copper Processional Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Copper processional lantern from the South of France. Tapered hexagonal shape with glass panels and
Copper, Iron
Copper Processional Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Copper processional lantern from the South of France. Tapered hexagonal shape with glass panels and
Copper, Iron
Moroccan Style Processional Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Moroccan style processional lantern in painted tole. Pierced tin decoration with glass. A second
Tôle
Moroccan Style Processional Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Moroccan style processional lantern in painted tole. Pierced tin decoration with glass. Newly wired
Sold
H 70.87 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair of Ancient Processional Lantern Lamp, Painted Sheet Metal Venice, 1700 Era
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of processional lanterns painted metal and stick, Late 1700s, Venice.
Metal
Pair of Electrified Spanish Processional Lanterns
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative gold gilt recently electrified lanterns held up by carved wood support. Can be
Gold, Metal
Sold
H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
relics, altars altar tables, processional pole torchiere lanterns, architectural church and temple
Iron
Italian Processional Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Italian processional lantern wired as chandelier
Tôle
Italian tole processional lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
19c. Italian tole processional lantern mounted with "bell tower" ornament.
Metal
18th c. Italian Processional Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Italian Processional Lantern
19th c. Processional Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 19th c. Processional Lantern. Six panels with reclaimed glass and cross cutwork at top
19th c. Tole Processional Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. tole processional lantern. Original green paint. Detailed cutwork. Reclaimed glass newly
Metal
19c. Continental Processional Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A polychrome pierced pole, or processional lantern, in "as found" condition. The fixture has
Pair 18th c. French Processional Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 18th c. French Processional Lanterns
Tiny 18th Century Italian Processional Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Italian processional lantern. Originally on pole, now hangs from hook at top. Petite size
Glass
Pair 19th c. French Processional Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th c. French processional lanterns. Hang from large hook at top. Detailed cutwork
Metal
19th c. French Tole Processional Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. French tole processional lantern. Original painted detail. Reclaimed glass newly added
Metal
18th c. Italian Painted Tole Processional Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Italian Painted Tole Processional Lantern
19th c. Italian Tole Processional Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. Italian tole processional lantern. Detailed cutwork at top. Reclaimed glass newly added
Iron
Pair of Antique 19th Century Processional Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of 19th century French processional lanterns feature ornate metalwork. Processional
Metal
Pair 19th c. French Tole Processional Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th c. French tole processional lanterns. Detailed cutwork on tole. Hangs from wire at top
Metal
Set of Three 18th c. Italian Processional Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Set of Three 18th c. Italian Processional Lanterns
Venetian Painted And Parcel Gilt Processional Lantern Converted
Located in Natchez, MS
Venetian Painted and parcel gilt lantern the top of a processional lantern converted
Wood, Paint
Pair 19th c. Italian Tole Processional Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th c. Italian tole processional lanterns. Original painted detail . Cross at top. Hangs
Metal
Pair of Antique 18th Century Processional Lanterns with Crosses
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian processional lanterns.
Pair of Processional Lanterns in Golden Woods
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Large pair of processional lanterns from the mid-19th century in gilded wood, Napoleon III style
Wood
Two 19th Century Italian Processional Lanterns
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two 19th century Italian processional lanterns, wired for electricity.
Giltwood
Pair 18th.Century Italian Tole Processional Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of Italian tole processional lanterns on new brackets for wall mounting.Newly wired.
Early 19th Century Portuguese Processional Lantern
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A beautifully preserved early 19th century tin processional lantern with evergreen tree, cross and
Tin
Rare Pair Of Vactican Processional Lanterns, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
RARE Pair of Vactican Processional Lanterns: adapted as lighting fixtures with the original aged
Metal
Pair of 18th c. Venetian Processional Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Venetian Processional Lanterns made of gilded and painted tole with a pierced pattern in the base
Metal, Tôle
A Pair of Tole Processional Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of polychrome tole lanterns on textile covered poles, the lanterns resembling towers
Pierced Tole Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Processional lantern with acanthus leaf design and ribbon appliques.
Metal
18th Century Green French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
18th century green French processional lantern.
Tôle
Pair 18th c. Venetian Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 18th c. Venetian Processional Lanterns
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$116,319
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$34,500 / set
H 72 in W 48 in D 4.5 in
Pair Of Large Antique Architectural Religious Stained Glass Windows
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fabulous quality turn of the 19th century pair of religious painted stained glass arched windows. Set in oak and bent wood frame. Beautifully depicting the teachings of Jesus. "Suffe...
Stained Glass
$528,269 / 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
$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
$18,684
H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...
Wood
$34,303
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large religious antique stained glass window with its original carved sandstone window frame. Reclaimed from a church in Upton, Wirral. Though unsigned, the window has been attri...
Stained Glass
Venetian 18th Century Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
A very stunning 18th century Lantern from Venice. Wonderfully crafted from gilt metal and decorated with an angel and putti - standing in its stone base. Grand scale and ready to use...
Metal
Large antique carved oak wood paneled room
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Floor Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. patinated wood, faux tortoise shell and giltwood floor lamps. Each tall floor lamp is raised by a fine circular composite sto...
Wood, Giltwood
Amazing Pair of 19th Century Venetian Persecution Toleware Lanterns
Located in London, GB
Amazing Venetian toleware lanterns We are proud to offer a fabulous matched pair of 19th century Venetians toleware and wrought iron lanterns in original paint. Completely handcrafte...
Wrought Iron, Tin
$152,740
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, 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
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.
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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