Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern with protective cage, Fresnel lens, ac wiring, vented top, carry handle
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
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Steel
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Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality solid copper and brass trimmed masthead lantern. With maker's badge from Tung Woo
Category
Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Tung Woo ship's masthead lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. With hinged top
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships masthead lantern by the venerable English firm Meteorite. With brass
Category
Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Ship's Cabin Lantern by Davey of London
By Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century highly polished and lacquered ships cabin lantern with three beveled glass
Category
Vintage 1930s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Solid Brass Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
U.S. Navy pair of “wing to wing’” bridge lanterns from the early twentieth century. They have been
Category
Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
$2,195
H 23 in W 15 in D 12 in
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass
Category
Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Ship's Copper Anchor Lantern from Early Twentieth Century by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's anchor lantern of polished brass and copper. Maker is R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St
Category
Vintage 1920s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
1958 Brass "Not Under Command" Ship's Anchor Lantern by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens. Wired with electricity. Japanese maker's
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Wall Lantern Wrought Iron Traditional Colonial Light Fixture
$2,560 / item
H 18 in W 8.25 in D 10 in
Outdoor Wall Lantern Wrought Iron Traditional Colonial Light Fixture
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
ship with 5w LED Edison dimmable filament bulb. This lantern will ship within 8-10 weeks. Larger
Category
2010s American American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel
Spanish Influenced Top Cresting Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount
$2,780 / item
H 14.25 in W 11 in D 12 in
Spanish Influenced Top Cresting Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
vary slightly. All lights ship with 5w LED Edison dimmable filament bulb. This lantern will ship
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount (Dark Sky Compliant)
$6,500 / item
H 19 in W 11 in D 12.75 in
Spanish Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount (Dark Sky Compliant)
By Anthony Grumbine
Located in Santa Paula, CA
slightly. All lights ship with 5w LED Edison dimmable filament bulb. This lantern will ship within 8-10
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Polished Steel and Brass Single Anchor Lantern, Circa 1880
By Wilcox-Crittenden & Co. 1
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted polished steel and brass single ship anchor lantern with original Fresnel lense
Category
Antique 1880s American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950's Old Florida Nautical Glass Lantern Lamp w/ Original Sintzenich Lampshade
$2,750
H 23.5 in Dm 7 in
1950's Old Florida Nautical Glass Lantern Lamp w/ Original Sintzenich Lampshade
Located in New York, NY
Old brass nautical ship oil lantern lamp with blue-green glass lens. There are two switches on lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
$11,552
H 32 in Dm 16 in
Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
lantern will be shipped in two boxes: 1 with the bronze extructure, 1 with the glasses.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Dark Sky Compliant Mediterranean Bronze Handmade Light Fixture with Iced Glass
$7,000 / item
H 19 in W 11 in D 12.75 in
Dark Sky Compliant Mediterranean Bronze Handmade Light Fixture with Iced Glass
By Anthony Grumbine
Located in Santa Paula, CA
vary slightly. All lights ship with 5w LED Edison dimmable filament bulb. This lantern will ship
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Style Wrought Iron Hand-Crafted Exterior Light Fixture, Antique Glass
$6,750 / item
H 19 in W 11 in D 12.75 in
Spanish Style Wrought Iron Hand-Crafted Exterior Light Fixture, Antique Glass
By Anthony Grumbine
Located in Santa Paula, CA
slightly. All lights ship with 5w LED Edison dimmable filament bulb. This lantern will ship within 8-10
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Early 20th Century Brass & Orange Glass Ships Model Lantern Pendant Light
$1,158
H 47 in Dm 8.25 in
Rare Early 20th Century Brass & Orange Glass Ships Model Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare ships lantern inspired light fixture with original round glass If you are looking for a
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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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.
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