Vintage Railroad Lantern
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage railroad lantern made into lamp.
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Enamel, Iron
Vintage Railroad Lantern
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage railroad lantern made into lamp.
Enamel, Iron
$4,200 / set
H 20 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled
Steel
$3,800 / set
H 20.25 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled
Steel
Antique Illinois Central Railroad Signal Lantern by Dressel Arlington NJ
Located in Westfield, MA
This antique railroad lantern is a striking survivor from the golden age of American rail travel
Steel
Vintage Adlake RR Lantern, 1945-1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Adlake railroad kerosene lantern, with a red glass globe and wire caging
Metal
Chalwyn Green Railroad Kerosene Signal Lantern with Burner, England
Located in Doylestown, PA
Collectible vintage Chalwyn green railroad kerosene signal lantern, made in England. Lantern is
Metal
$329Sale Price|30% Off
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style
Copper
Large Outdoor Railroad Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large outdoor railroad lantern. Three glass panels and back reflector for maximum light. Shown in
Metal
Small Outdoor Railroad Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Small outdoor railroad lantern. Shown in brass. Glass on three sides with reflector on back panel
Metal
Signal Lamps/Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of English Railroad lamps/lanterns, c1920-1935. Could be converted into hanging lanterns or
Metal
Antique 19th Century Copper and Tin Railroad Lantern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, mid-19th century, copper and tin, railroad lantern was originally oil and has been
Brass, Copper, Steel
Late 19th Century French Copper Railroad Lantern
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used for signaling, this French copper railroad lantern from the late nineteenth century
Copper
19th Century Iron and Copper French Railroad Lantern
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century iron and copper railroad lantern has glass on three sides and stands on four
Copper, Iron, Brass
c.1880 French Railroad Lantern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French railroad lantern with copper accents and blue and red glass panels. In all-original
Steel, Copper
Early 20th Century French Brass and Iron Railroad Lantern for Medical Service
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French brass and iron railroad lantern from the turn of the 20th century features a brass
Brass, Iron
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H 23 in W 11.25 in D 10.5 in
Early 20th Century French Copper, Iron, and Brass Railroad Lantern with Glass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 20th century iron and copper railroad lantern has glass on three sides and stands on
Brass, Copper, Iron
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H 23.5 in W 9.75 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Large Early 20th Century French Copper and Brass Railroad Lanterns
Located in Fayetteville, AR
iron railroad lanterns feature their original brass oil lamps and inserts with glass chimneys. The
Brass, Copper, Iron
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H 16.5 in Dm 8 in
Rare Antique Railroad Lantern & CT Ham Mfg Rochester, NY Cobalt Blue Glass c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique and Rare Railroad Lantern with Cobalt Glass Signed CT Ham Manufacturing Rochester, NY C1900
Metal
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H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 8 in
Early 20th Century French Brass and Copper SNCF Railroad Switchman's Lantern
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French brass and copper railroad lantern from the early twentieth century is marked on the
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century French Brass and Copper Railroad Signal Lantern
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used for signaling, this French brass and copper railroad lantern from the early
Brass, Copper
Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Elgin railroad kerosene lantern, with a clear glass globe and wire caging
Metal
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H 12 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
1950s Red Camp Lantern Hanging Railroad Lamp Handilite Co Sturgeon Bay WI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Railroad Light 1950s Handilite Co Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Railroad portable red aluminum camp
Aluminum
Pair of 19th c. French Railroad Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of fine 19th century chemin de fer lanterns with original maker's label denoting the stations
Iron, Tôle
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H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Antique Dietz Acme Large Inspector Lamp Two Railroad Lanterns New York 1900s
By Dietz, Brother & Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Train lantern lamps. Pair of Antique Dietz acme large inspector lamps railroad train lanterns New
Metal
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H 11.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Unsigned Dietz or Piper Styled Railroad Kerosene Signal Lantern & Burner
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage railroad lantern is remarkably completely unsigned with respect to both the maker, or
Steel
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H 13.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French, Belle Époque, richly patinated, brass train car lantern sconces, with a clear
Brass
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H 13.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Original circa 1900 "PLM" Brass Railroad Lantern Sconces by Poyard Paris, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French, Belle Epoque, richly patinated, brass train car lantern sconces, with a clear
Brass
Antique Canadian National Railway Piper Signal Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique railroad lantern was made by the Hiram L. Piper Company of Canada and date to
Metal
Captivating antique Brass & Copper Hanging Lantern - 27”Hx 12”W
Located in Delray Beach, FL
for producing lanterns, particularly railroad lanterns often made of brass or copper, was Handlan-Buck
Brass, Copper
Extraordinary American Adlake Railroad Signal Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare nostalgic Chicago railroad lantern opportunity. An original fine quality signed Railroad
Iron
Antique Adams and Westlake Adlake Non Sweating Chicago Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
, primarily for the railroads. The steel lantern is painted white on the inside and comes complete with its
Steel
Unusual Railroad Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual black painted metal railroad lantern with 3 convex frosted glass lenses, hanging from an
Metal
American Railroad Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is a railroad lantern, from The Northwest and it is in working condition. this could be used
Metal
19th Century French Railroad Lantern
Located in Carmel, CA
Handsome railroad lantern with tooled brass and copper detail. The piece has three round windows
Brass, Copper, Steel
Primitive Railroad Lantern as Summer Porch Light
Located in Madison, WI
Primitive railroad lantern that was once illuminated by a kerosene-fired wick has been converted to
Steel
Pair of Railroad Lanterns
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Pair of graphic and sculptural Railroad lanterns on tall iron bases.
Iron
Pair of Railroad Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
awesome pair of railroad spotlights once powered by candle, now electrified of metal
LARGE GRAPHIC SHIP OR RAILROAD LANTERN
Located in Essex, MA
Large, graphic ship or railroad light in steel with 3 large round, ribbed glass lenses in clear
Glass
Pair of French Railroad Lanterns to Port
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
. The first signals were transmitted by trumpets and flags, lanterns and then by specific hardware will
Metal
Pair of Ozmeka Railroad Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
stamped pair of railroad spotlights the type of lanterns originally illuminated by candle
A Tilley Railroad Floodlight Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
pressurized mantle lantern was once used to mark railroads, and also light soccer pitches in
Metal
Pair of French Railroad Station Lanterns
Located in Nashville, TN
Lovely pair of Railroad station lanterns from Paris, circa 1900. Have yet to be rewired.
Iron
French Railroad Light
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Hang it up or just sit it on a table this beautiful brass railroad lamp is signed "Paris 1972
Brass
1930's Railroad Station Light
Located in New York, NY
heavy faceted glass with copper and bronze casing with large antique chain and ring and ceiling cap. Nice large scale piece.
Copper, Iron
Early 1800s French Railroad Keroscene Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Used by station masters to signal approaching trains. This is brass lantern was used by the French
Brass
Old Railroad Signal Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early Railroad Signal Lantern converted into a Lamp, Swivels on wood base, 2 Amber and 2 Green
WPA Style Art Deco Transportation Worker Bronze Plaque
Located in North Hollywood, CA
striking and strong statement. The solid bronze figure depicts a railroad worker holding a lantern
Bronze
Railroad Station Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
Hanging Fixure in nicely aged surface and polished Brass Electrified and a great size and Scale
Metal, Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$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
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Copper
$3,500 / item
H 71 in Dm 24 in
Sculptural Floor Lamp Mezquite Burned Wood Flexible Natural Linen Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
MEZQUITE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Like a chess bishop, Mezquite makes its presence felt in a resounding manner. I...
Brass
$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
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$6,750
H 16 in W 79 in D 39 in
1970s Barcelona daybed In The Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and iconic Barcelona daybed. Not signed but in the Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. Very high quality. Black leather...
Chrome
$2,544 / set
H 13.78 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Italian Brass And Glass Arm Art Deco Wall Lights in the style of Venini
Located in London, GB
Contemporary Art Deco inspired Italian wall lights in the style of ‘Venini’. Each light comprises of a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates th...
Brass
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
$6,637Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.51 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Bahamas Cedar Armchair in Natural Solid Cedar
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Bahamas Cedar in natural solid cedar wood, in polished finish. Also available in burnt cedar wood, price: 8200,00€. Wood treated with natural pine extracts wax. Solid cedar...
Cedar, Wood
Courthouse Steps Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic courthouse steps log cabin quilt with a good use of lights and darks. Solid red and orange logs play well against the printed fabrics. Excellent condition. It is lightweight ...
Cotton
$3,066 / item
H 22.05 in W 49.22 in D 15.75 in
Kimi bench - Contemporary Fully Upholstered Bench with Soft Curves
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Kimi bench - Contemporary Upholstered Bench with Curved Silhouette Both functional and visually striking, the "Kimi" bench is a refined accent piece that seamlessly blends comfort ...
Fabric
Bronze Roman War Horse
Located in Islamabad, PK
Bronze Roman War Horse. When someone speaks of the Roman Empire, an initial thought to cross a person’s minds is the magnificent size of her dominions. Because of this vastness, R...
Marble, Bronze
$3,367Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Large Set of Vintage Bohemian Blue Art Glass
Located in Casteren, NL
The highly decorative collection consists of 69 pieces cobalt blue hand-painted and 22K gold gilded objects. Among there are goblets, decanters, vases, cordials, perfume bottle atom...
Glass
$625 / item
H 32 in W 17 in D 17.25 in
Enzo Mari NOS The Box chair in orange for Aleph Atlantide Driade 1995
By Enzo Mari, Driade
Located in Skokie, IL
Enzo Mari NOS model "Box chair" in orange manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade), Italy, 1995 The Enzo Mari NOS model "The Box" chair, manufactured by Aleph Atlantide (Driade) in ...
Steel
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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