$7,150
H 40 in W 18 in D 14 in
Italian Neoclassic Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern, first quarter 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
this unique lantern, early 20th century but possibly earlier, retains its original beveled glass
Metal, Tin
$750Sale Price|54% Off
H 21 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in
Wonderful White & Gold Trim Tole Pagoda Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White & Gold Trim Tole 4 Panel Pagoda Chinoiserie Form Lantern Fixture With 4 Rewired
Metal
Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Open Lattice Form With Glass Inset Panels Hexagon Shaped
Metal
Set of Vintage Tole and Amber glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 circa 1960's Moroccan lanterns with interior light. Sold individually. Measurements
Glass, Art Glass
$2,250
H 22 in W 12 in D 10 in
Wonderful French Green Tole Patina Lantern Three Lights White Porcelain Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
An enchanting green metal lantern with wonderful green leaf detail and delicate white porcelain
Porcelain
Iron & Tole Italian Griffin.
Located in Stamford, CT
An iron and tole cold painted Italian Griffin. Possibly a lantern holder at one time.
Iron, Tôle
$2,450
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Wonderful Large Italian Painted Tole Glass Lantern Fixture Ribbons Bows Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Italian Hand Painted Tole With Seeded Panel Glass Lantern Fixture With Ribbons
Metal
$1,950
H 20 in Dm 14 in
Wonderful French Green Tole Patina Glass Fleur De Lis Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Green Tole Patina & Glass Inset 3 Candelabra Light With Fleur De Lis Accent
Metal
$2,250
H 26 in Dm 18 in
Wonderful French Green Tole Patina Glass Fleur De Lis Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Green Tole Patina & Glass Inset 4 Candelabra Light With Fleur De Lis Accent
Metal
Whimsical French Lantern, Hand-Painted Tole and Glass, Louis XV Style
Located in Montreal, QC
This charming whimsical French lantern interprets playfully the Louis XV style, retaining its
Tin
$1,950
H 26 in Dm 19 in
Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Swag Flower Bouquet Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole With Swags & Flower Bouquets 4 Candelabra Light Center
Metal
English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style square copper green patinated hanging lantern with leaded glass side panels
Copper, Lead, Tôle
Spanish Bee Hive-Style Caged Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Spanish Colonial caged glass lantern with single medium-base (Edison) light. Black painted wrought
Steel, Tôle
Custom Whimsical Tole Fixture
By Lerebours
Located in New York, NY
Custom whimsical tole fixture. Please note that this fixture is customizable. Lead Time is 8-10
Metal
French Gilt and Porcelain Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A French, Louis XV style gilt tole and porcelain mounted lantern decorated with gilt bows and
Porcelain
Custom Pagoda-Shaped Hand Painted Tole Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom pagoda-shaped, hand painted tole fixture. Please note that this fixture is customizable.
Metal
Vintage Black Metal & Seeded Glass Carriage Lantern
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Small lovely vintage black iron and tole carriage lantern having original seeded glass and 2 candle
Metal
$7,200
H 76.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
19th Century Toleware / Glass Cut-Out and Pressed Decorative Israeli Lantern
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century Large Tole Cut-Out / Pressed Israeli Lantern with gorgeous patina. Found in TelAviv
Iron
$20,707
H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W
Located in Benington, Herts
An imposing and fine quality pair of early 19th century French Tole Peinte and parcel gilt wall
Glass
Italian 18th Century Hanging Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An Italian tôle lantern from the 18th century with gilded, rococo motifs on dark metal housing
Metal
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but
Brass, Steel, Iron
Pair of George III Tole Painted Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A pair of late George III Told Peinte Storm Lanterns, circa 1810. A rare period survival
Steel
Pair of Gilt and Painted French Tole Wall Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt and painted French tole wall lanterns. The interiors each with two candelabra
Metal
Early 20th Century French Tole and Glass Storm Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century storm lantern, tole and original glass, once used with oil lamp, now ideal for a
Sheet Metal
French Iron and Tole Leaf Lantern with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Pembroke, MA
Petite French cages style lantern constructed of painted iron and tole leaves. The lantern is
Iron
Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Form chinoiserie Lantern Fixture With 6 Candelabra Lights
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Beaded Crystal Red Tole Gilt Pagoda Lantern Pendent Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful beaded crystal drop and red tole with gold gilt pagoda / lantern form pendant
Crystal
Monumental Gilt Metal Flower Roses Leaf Lantern Chandelier Pendant Koegl Tole
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole large lantern chandelier in Coco Chanel Style. The Fixture
Metal
$395
H 16 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Vintage French Country White Gold Small Genie Lantern Tole Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country White & Gold Small Genie Lantern Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Lamp with Shade
Metal
20th Century Tole Style 3-Light Hanging Lantern Light, German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming lantern pendant light. Perfect gilt and
Metal
Pair Large French Wall Sconces Gilbert Poillerat Style
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
cleaned and re-sprayed in gold. The main lantern is in tole that is decorated with scrolls to the top
Metal, Wrought Iron
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.
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