$4,950
H 33.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Spanish 1910s Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern with Three Lights and Volutes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish hexagonal bronze lantern from the early 20th century, similar to the style of the Plaza
Bronze
Vintage French Empire Style Bronze Lantern, Spain, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large bronze French Empire style lantern.
Bronze
$3,607 / set
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
1980s Set of Four Wooden Wall Lanterns with Bronze Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Set of four wooden wall lanterns with bronze decoration.
Bronze
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.37 in Dm 12 in
20th Century Brass Lantern Hanging Pendant with Handblown Circular Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 20th century brass lantern hanging pendant with handblown circular glass.
Bronze
Monumental French Bronze Lantern with Ornate Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental French cast bronze six light lantern with chain and canopy included. The lantern is
Bronze
Spanish Art Deco Bronze Cut Glass Chandelier or Lantern, ca. 1920 - 1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Spanish Art Deco crown shaped patinated bronze and frosted cut-glass two-light chandelier/lantern
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Glass Paneled Lanterns
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of bronze glass paneled lanterns.
Bronze
Brass or Bronze and Glass Lantern Art Deco Chinoiserie Style
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spanish brass lantern with 4 figures of winged dragons in each corner and with translucent glass. Prepared
Brass, Bronze
20th Brass & Beveled Glass Hexagonal Pendant Lantern
Located in Miami, FL
1970s hexagon shaped pendant lantern with beveled glass with brass hardware.
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 33 in Dm 13.75 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brass Etched Glass Cylinder Three-Light Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Early 20th century Art Nouveau bronze lantern with etched glass cylinder surrounded by four
Bronze
Spanish Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
This elegant Spanish lantern is made of bronze and glass. The bronze work has a delicate linear
Bronze
Spanish Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
ELEGANT SIX LIGHTS BRONZE LANTERN WITH SIX OLD STYLE CRAVED WITH SMALL BUBBLES GLASS PANELS.
Bronze
Spanish Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
FABULOUS THREE LIGHT SPANISH BRONZE AND CARVED PANEL GLASS LANTERN . THE TOTAL HEIGHT OF THE
Bronze
Spanish Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
This three light hanging lantern is absolutely elegant. The lantern features beautiful bronze, with
Bronze
Spanish Art Nouveau Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
An electrified Spanish Art Nouveau bronze gas lantern with acid etched glass.
Bronze
Spanish Style Colonial Revival Bronze Sea Horse Hall Lantern
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1930s. Spanish Colonial Revival bronze sea horse hall lantern. All original parts fitted with
19th Century Art Nouveau Lantern
Located in Alella, ES
Hand blown glass with bronze hexagonals, delicate flower detail topped by bronze crown and rod
Bronze
Wonderful Brass Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass and Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture, Comes With 4 Candelabra Sockets
Brass
$1,230 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Meander Black Leather Flexible Arm Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our two-arm meander sconce shown here wrapped in black leather and black waxed metal finish; Meander lighting features specially designed flexible arms so you can pose the arms as ...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
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
$1,711 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only som...
Glass, Fiberglass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Pair of Queen Anne Mirrors
Located in Westwood, NJ
eaturing a shaped tombstone form, this mirror showcases a border glass frame and antiqued mirror glass for a timeless appeal. Its delicately distressed finish and graceful design cap...
Mirror
$7,950 / set
H 26.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of French Copper Three-Light Hexagonal Lanterns with Glass Panels, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French hexagonal three-light copper lanterns from the 20th century with tapered lines, glass panels and petite spheres. Introducing a captivating pair of French hexagonal c...
Copper
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Made with Fruitwood and geometric inlays to the drawers and side panels. With work...
Wood
Set of 2 Alabaster and Bronze Sconces
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of wall lights in polished brass and enlightened alabaster cups. France, 2026.
Alabaster, Bronze
$438 / item
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Opaline Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel industrial wall light with white interior. cast iron, opaline glass globe. diameter cast iron wall mount: 10.5 cm / 4” cm, 2 holes to secure. Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb P...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1860, exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design. Crafted from solid walnut, the frame is int...
Walnut
$2,400
H 9.25 in W 11 in D 5.785 in
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25"H x 11.0"W x 5.785"D Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Brass
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.