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Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses
Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses

Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses

Located in Norwell, MA

Steel boat bow lantern. Glass Fresnel lens in red and green. Steel case with brass cap. Also fitted with a carry ring. Wired with an electric socket for home use. Weight: 2 LBS O...

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat
Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat

Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat

Located in Norwell, MA

Exceptional Yacht lantern with large red, blue, and clear bullseye lenses. Highly polished and lacquered case. Vented top and carry rings. Hinged door to rear. Oil burner in place. T...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Copper Ship’s Starboard & Port Ship's Lanterns
Pair of English Copper Ship’s Starboard & Port Ship's Lanterns

Pair of English Copper Ship’s Starboard & Port Ship's Lanterns

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A fantastic pair of early ship's Starboard & Port lanterns executed in copper with the original fresnel lens to each, they retain a wonderful old and warm patina throughout the surfa...

Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo
Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo

Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo

Located in Norwell, MA

Thick Fresnel glass lens, brass bezel. Hinged top with clasp. Electrified. Dimensions: 13" L x 13" W x 20" H (without handle).

Category

20th Century Lanterns

1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern
1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern

1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style (19th Century) iron and glass half round ships embarkment lantern with scroll handle.

Category

Antique 19th Century American British Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York
Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York

Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered marine lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation of Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A., as found on the attached maker’s badge. With clear glass g...

Category

Vintage 1920s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Copper Ship’s Lantern by Tung Woo of Hong Kong
Solid Copper Ship’s Lantern by Tung Woo of Hong Kong

Solid Copper Ship’s Lantern by Tung Woo of Hong Kong

Located in Norwell, MA

This is a “not under command” lantern with brass badges, hasp, hinge, handle, bars, etc. Glass Fresnel lens with removable red filter. Wired with a new socket. Mounted to a thick mah...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD

Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Norwell, MA

Genuine solid brass ship's lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, "25029" & "19203"
Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, "25029" & "19203"

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, "25029" & "19203"

By Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of solid copper and brass ship's port and starboard ships lanterns by the venerable and famous English maker "Meteorite."

Category

Vintage 1940s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Large Ships Anchor Lantern 6549
Large Ships Anchor Lantern 6549

Large Ships Anchor Lantern 6549

Located in Norwell, MA

Very large ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens with outside cage.

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

English made ships lantern by Meteorite. Fitted with a fresnel glass lens.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Maritime ships lantern with fresnel lens. Makers badge from "Perko", Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, Brooklyn New York.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Very rare, very early example of a American ships lantern from the Clipper Ship Era. Circa 1855.

Category

Antique 1850s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Copper Ships Stern Lantern By English Maker
Copper Ships Stern Lantern By English Maker

Copper Ships Stern Lantern By English Maker

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished copper and brass trimmed ships lantern with glass lens, Brass "Stern" badge, burner with porcelain burner and reflector.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a thick wood base.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey
Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey

Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey

Located in Norwell, MA

Awesome polished cooper ships lantern by Davey of London. With brass stern badge, lens bezel, makers badge and carry handle.

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a thick wood base.

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Ships Anchor Lantern by French Maker
Antique Ships Anchor Lantern by French Maker

Antique Ships Anchor Lantern by French Maker

Located in Norwell, MA

This is a first-class ship lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s
Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s

Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare hand-held mining or ship lantern/oil Lamp in patinated brass. Despite being around 100 years old it has an almost futuristic or brutalistic appearance.

Category

Early 20th Century English Bauhaus Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Anchor Lantern by Meteorite

Anchor Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine old highly polished Meteorite ship's lantern with brass "Anchor" badge.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern
Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern

Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a former large oil nautical lantern. It depicts a metal port ship’s lantern painted green with a blue glass shade.

Category

20th Century Dutch Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Copper Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Copper Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens

Copper Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished copper ships lantern with fresnel lens, iron hoist and bale handles.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Solid Brass Ruby Red Perkins Lantern
Solid Brass Ruby Red Perkins Lantern

Solid Brass Ruby Red Perkins Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass Perkins Marine ship's lantern with rich red lens and protective brass bars, vented top with hoisting ring.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Solid Brass English Cabin Lanterns
Solid Brass English Cabin Lanterns

Solid Brass English Cabin Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of top quality solid brass ships lanterns with oval makers badges from Davey and Company of London, England.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern
Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass starboard ship's lantern. Heavy fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's badge from William Harvie, 24 Alpine St.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns

Large Brass Marine Lantern By Davey
Large Brass Marine Lantern By Davey

Large Brass Marine Lantern By Davey

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships lantern with makers badge from Davey of London.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light

Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered one hundred-year-old ship’s lantern with Fresnel glass lens, mounting flanges, hoop carry handle, etc.

Category

Vintage 1910s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko
Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko

Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Sturdy pair of meticulously polished and laquered ships lanterns by Perko Delite. With steel framed doors, vented tops and carry rings.

Category

1990s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands
20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands

20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage Ankerlicht copper ship's lantern from the Netherlands re-purposed into an electric lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Solid Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns
Solid Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns

Solid Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered solid brass ships lantern with clear glass lenses. Lacking colored red and green filters.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

National Marine Lamp Company Cabin Lantern
National Marine Lamp Company Cabin Lantern

National Marine Lamp Company Cabin Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships lantern by the National Marine Lamp Company.

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Solid Copper Marine Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Solid Copper Marine Lantern with Fresnel Lens

Solid Copper Marine Lantern with Fresnel Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern with highly polished copper case, brass protective bars, and clear Fresnel glass lens.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Ship Lamp Lantern Red Copper Memorabilia
Large Antique Ship Lamp Lantern Red Copper Memorabilia

Large Antique Ship Lamp Lantern Red Copper Memorabilia

Located in Poperinge, BE

Large antique ship lamp, ship lantern, made of red copper, yellow copper, and a glass Fresnel lens, converted to electricity, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht

Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fabulous antique ship lantern. Weight 2.5 lbs Overall Dimensions 10"H x 10"W x 5"D Made American Material Brass Date 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht

Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fabulous antique ship lantern. Weight: 2.5 lbs Overall Dimensions: 10"H x 10"W x 5"D Made: American Material: Brass Date: 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.
Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.

Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of top quality Davey & Co. ships lanterns. With arched and vented tops, carry handles, beveled glass, hinged doors, burners, etc.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko
Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko

Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth Century. awesome pair of antique ships lanterns Weight: 1 lb (each) Overall Dimensions: 9"H x 6"W x 6"D Made: America Material: Brass Date: 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Steel Marine Lighting
Steel Marine Lighting

Steel Marine Lighting

Located in Norwell, MA

A Ward Hendrickson cobalt blue lens polished steel ships lantern. This is a fantastic ships lantern.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Solid Brass Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns
Solid Brass Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns

Solid Brass Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Fabulous antique pair of highly polished and lacquered ship lanterns. Gleaming finish. Red and green glass lenses.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston
Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston

Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Very fine and rare pair of polished and lacquered ships lanterns with makers badges from Peter Gray of Boston.

Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens. Vented top and original hoisting ring. Mounting bracket to backside. Great nautical ...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons
Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons

Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of highest quality solid copper port and starboard ship's lanterns by "Griffiths & Sons." These ship's lanterns are of highly polished copper and brass with sturdy bezels, hinge...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Ships Bow Lantern
Ships Bow Lantern

Ships Bow Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships bow lantern from a yacht. Marine lantern with three lenses, clear, port, and starboard.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Anchor Lantern
Ships Anchor Lantern

Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Anchor lantern from a boat of steel, copper and brass construction. Great piece of industrial lighting. Clear glass Fresnel lens. Copper bars. Brass trim. Vented top. Rewired with ne...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Steel Ships Anchor Lantern

Steel Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships anchor lantern with fresnel glass lense. Vented top and carry handle.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Massive polished copper ships masthead lantern. Fitted with fresnel glass lens.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

British Ships Masthead Lantern
British Ships Masthead Lantern

British Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique highly polished copper and brass ships masthead lantern. There is a clear globe shaped lens, hinged top, the interior has an awesome burner with reflector.

Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Onion Lantern
Brass Ships Onion Lantern

Brass Ships Onion Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass Perkins eight-inch onion lamp with red lens. Highly polished. Oil burner with wick, tank, and glass chimney. Nice unit. Highly polished finish. With oil burner and glass ...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships masthead lantern. American made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York.

Category

Vintage 1930s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Dry cell battery lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern
Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern

Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Meticulously polished and lacquered ship’s anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, protective bars, carry handles, etc.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern
Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern

Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

William Harvie & Co of Glasgow Scotland solid copper ship's masthead lantern with tall vented chimney, Fresnel glass lens, sliding door to rear.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

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Ship Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of ship lanterns is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct ship lanterns — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 398 antique and vintage ship lanterns at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Ship lanterns have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ship lanterns are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, industrial and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some ship lanterns are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller ship lanterns, measuring 2.45 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Ship lanterns have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meteorite, Davey & Co. and Nippon Sento Company Ltd are consistently popular.

How Much are Ship Lanterns?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,695, while they’re typically $104 on the low end and $50,300 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lanterns for You

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.