$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
$3,586 / 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
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
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
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
Brass And Beveled Glass Lantern
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass And Beveled Glass Lantern Pietro Chiesa A descendant of an eminent Ticino-based family of artists, he opened his own glass making shop in 1921 after working as an apprentice ...
Metal, Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$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
$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
$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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
$2,918
H 28 in Dm 15.4 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...
Metal, Wrought Iron
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Spanish Baroque Cabinet Bar in Carved Walnut, 1910s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish Baroque carved walnut Tuscan four door cabinet. From the north of Spain, built in solid walnut, the rectangular top with a molded edge on a box that fits into a...
Walnut
Set of English Cast Bronze Outdoor Wall Lanterns, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1940's English outdoor/indoor patinated bronze lantern sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 24" Depth: 9.5" Width: 10"
Bronze
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"
Alabaster
$20,000 / set
H 44.25 in Dm 22.5 in
Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Dome Shaped Hanging Lanterns, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass dome shaped hanging lanterns with decorative floral corner medallions, scroll work, and circular ring finials. Early 19th Century. Pair were o...
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Bronze and Clear Glass Four-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Art Deco bronze and clear glass cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1930-1939. This lantern is in very good condition, no damages, rewired. Fo...
Bronze
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Ceiling Lantern Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique wrought iron and stained glass ceiling lantern lamp Old outdoor lantern lamp with wrought iron ceiling and colored glass. Wrought iron lantern with good ornamental work...
Metal
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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