Early 19Thc Original Red Painted Punched Tin Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early punched tin original red painted and hand written names painted on the surface
Metal, Tin
20th Century American Tin Candle Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 20th century American punched tin candle lantern with simple geometric pattern, a ring
Tin
Early Painted Punched Tin Candle Lantern
Located in Hadley, MA
Superb condition, all original, early painted sheet tin candle lantern. Original glass, candle cup
Pair Of Early 19thc Punched Tin Lanterns W/candle Holder Inside
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF PENNSYLVANIA HAND PUNCHED TIN LANTERNS WITH CANDLE HOLDER INSIDE.THE DOORS ON THE LANTERNS
Tin
c.1950 Moroccan Lantern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful vintage Moroccan punched tin hanging lantern with mesmerizing red acrylic panels. The
Tin
Pair of Punched Tin Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of punched Tin Lanterns with wall brackets for hanging. May also be ceiling mounted from
Eight American Punched Metal Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Old punched sheet metal (Tin?) lanterns with various geometric designs, each with Arts & Crafts
Sold|$7,044
H 17.72 in W 35.04 in D 11.82 in
Pair of 1960s planters by danish cabinetmaker Aksel Kjersgaard in oak and zinc.
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Arne Jacobsen, Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl
Located in København K, 84
Presenting a captivating piece of Danish craftsmanship from the 1960s—a rare pair of indoor planters or jardinieres skillfully crafted by the renowned cabinetmaker Axel Kjersgaard. ...
Zinc
Leather Sofa, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Leather Sofa is a design furniture realized by italian production 1960s. Original Upholstery. Good condition except for slight stitching of the sewing thread.
Leather
Jens Risom 1970s Paldao Wood Modernist File Cabinet
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern paldao wood file cabinet designed by Jens Risom, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Brass
Bertu End Table, Solid Wood End Table, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu end table, solid wood end table, maple Please scroll down to read important instructions about our stumps before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our...
Maple
$965
H 19.3 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak side table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish modern small coffee table with round tapered legs and frame in solid teak. Tabletop in teak veneer...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Trioh Danish Modern Occasional Teak Table
By Trioh
Located in Downingtown, PA
Scandinavian Simplicity and Craftsmanship: A Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table This elegant mid-century modern coffee table is a classic example of Danish design from the 1960s. Craft...
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Foldable/Expandable Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Montclair, NJ
This foldable coffee table can be expanded to twice its length (from 21.6" to 43.2") and is designed by Børge Mogensen (1914-72). It is manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner based i...
Birch
$27,000
H 29.14 in W 65.75 in D 29.93 in
Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portuguese, "Mole" means "Soft...
Leather, Rosewood
$260,000
H 6.75 in W 17.5 in D 12.25 in
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...
Gold, Steel
$19,737
H 8.47 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
19th Century English Medicine Chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century English medicine chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool A small antique mahogany medicine cabinet with brass handle dating from the early 19th century, which opens th...
Brass
$13,118 / item
H 25.99 in W 45.28 in D 35.04 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina, Upholstered, Mid-Century
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE A favourable balance between geometric rigour and enveloping shapes designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa. Th...
Metal
$17,555
H 8.08 in W 13.59 in D 11.03 in
Victorian Mappin & Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box
By James Vickery, Mappin & Webb
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Vanity Box / Dressing Box with its original leather carry case. The silver vanity box itself is veneered in exotic coromandel with brass edging and double stringing on the...
Brass
Bertu End Table, Maple Natural Wood End Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu End Table, Maple Natural Wood End Table Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy our stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go...
Wood, Maple
Indoor Outdoor Wood Stool, The Dublin
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Please note, we have upgraded to a more durable outdoor finish with extra UV protection. With the...
Maple, Cedar
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
G.F. Cruchley (UK, 1796-1880) London ca 1850 A magnificent pair of terrestrial and celestial globes. Equatorial table engraved with the signs of the zodiac and resting on 3 mahogany...
Other
Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly wanted to impress the viewer with a monumental, volumetric design. The wide frame in s...
Rope, Pine
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.
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