Elegant Vintage Brass and Encased Glass Lantern Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950. This lantern is made in brass, white encased glass and features a turned wood handle.
Brass
Single vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern- 21”high x 13” wide
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite single vintage solid brass hanging lantern exudes timeless elegance and old-world charm.
Brass
Vintage Brass Wall Lanterns, Hand-Crafted with Beveled Glass, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of elegant coach style wall light sconces, beautiful bevelled glass with decorative brass eagle finials , solid strong back plate, and nice looking original age brass patina . ...
Brass
Single vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern- 10”w x 19” High
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite single vintage solid brass hanging lantern exudes timeless elegance and old-world charm.
Brass
Brass Miners Lantern Lighter & Marble Ashtray Vintage German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1920s Art Deco Winners Lantern lighter on Marble Pedestal Ashtray. This exquisite German Art Deco ashtray is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the early 20th c...
Marble, Metal
Vintage Chandelier Or Lantern Frosted Glass And Brass Ceiling Light
By Aimé Millet
Located in Bastogne, BE
Frosted glass pendant light in brass fittings. The frosted glass give a lovely, soft glow whilst the ribbed, floral design adds interest. Belgium, circa 1950s. Lighting is an inte...
Brass
Stunning Pair of Vintage Art Deco Brass Verdigris Wall Sconces / Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home or estate with this exceptional pair of vintage wall sconces, salvaged from a magnificent estate and meticulously restored. These lights are a rare find, combining ...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Chandelier or Lantern Gilt Brass and Textured Glass Suspended Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Absolutely amazing vintage textured glass and gilded brass ceiling chandelier or lantern.
Brass
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage English Brass and Bent Glass Tulip Lantern Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1847 Tulip three-light brass and bent glass pendant Takes 60 watt candelabra based bulb Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy. Rewired
Brass
Vintage Hand-Crafted Square Capiz Shell Lantern with Antique Finish Brass Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand-Crafted Square Natural Capiz Shell Shade Lantern / Chandelier, Four Standard Edison Sockets with White Natural Bees Wax Candle Covers, Recommends Light Bulbs, 25Watts E...
Brass, Wire
1940s Copper+Brass Ships Starboard Lantern Wartime Merchant Vintage Cabin Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare to be presented in unmolested and unpolished condition. No electric light source, would need this to be added. A Large C.P.G. & Sons STARBOARD copper and brass ships lant...
Brass, Copper
1940s Copper+Brass Ships Starboard Lantern Wartime Merchant Vintage Cabin Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare to be presented in unmolested and unpolished condition. No electric light source, would need this to be added. A large C.P.G. & Sons STARBOARD copper and brass ships lant...
Brass, Copper
1970s Vintage Train Style Lantern, White Globe, Black Brass, New Stock
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s train light style hanging lantern. New old stock. Measure: Globe is 10" in diameter.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Sconces / Hall Lanterns by Lamp Art-Italy
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring old-world elegance and dramatic illumination into your home with this exceptional matching pair of heavy, solid brass wall-hanging lanterns by Lamp Art. Combining classical arc...
Brass
Beautiful 2 Light Lantern, 1980s Vintage Glass and Brass Entry Hall Pendant
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage handcrafted chandelier- lantern for two light points made in 1970s-1980s.
Brass
Vintage Hexagonal Solid Brass Hanging Lantern / Foyer Pendant Light 24”H x 10” W
Located in Delray Beach, FL
exquisite, vintage hexagonal hanging lantern , features a solid brass interior chandelier with a three-light cluster, encased in a striking, architectural frame.
Brass
Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns- 14” H x 7”W x 10”D
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pair of vintage solid brass lanterns exudes timeless elegance and old-world charm.
Brass
Vintage Brass 2-Light Outdoor Wall Lantern -15” W x 12”H x 8”H
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your home’s curb appeal or add a touch of timeless character to your entryway with this elegant vintage lovely brass 2-light outdoor wall lantern.
Brass
Funky Single vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 7”w x 8”d x 13” high
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite single vintage solid brass lantern exudes timeless elegance and old-world charm.
Brass
Funky Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 7”w x 8”d x 13” high
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage solid brass lanterns exudes timeless elegance and old-world charm.
Brass
Small /Petit Funky Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 11” High x 6”W x 5”D
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with a touch of fun , this exquisite pair of small / petite vintage solid brass lanterns exudes timeless elegance and old-world charm.
Brass
Antique Style Solid Brass Hanging Hallway Lantern w/ Etched Starburst Glass
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a touch of timeless European elegance to your home with this stunning, vintage solid brass hanging lantern chandelier/ pendent, Featuring a classic hexagonal silhouette and a h...
Brass
French Louis XV Rococo Style Brass and Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 42in W: 22 1/2in D: 21in This vintage French Rococo style brass lantern chandelier is perfect for you and your home!
Brass
Vintage Verdigris Patina Lantern – Art Glass Hanging Chandelier/ pendant
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage-inspired hanging lantern. Featuring a striking hexagonal silhouette and a rich, natural-looking verdigris finish, this piece perfectly ...
Brass, Steel
Beautiful Vintage Cubist Style Hexagonal Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
vintage hexagonal lantern pendant light fixture is the perfect statement piece to add a touch of classic elegance to any space.
Brass
Beautiful Art Deco Stilnovo Style Lantern Pendant Chandelier Vintage 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier lantern pendant made of brass and metal, fitted with an E27/E26 socket. Made in Europe in the 1950s, made in the style of the famous well kno...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Gilded Convex Half Lantern Wall Sconces, Delmas Luminaires, Belgium, 80s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair Belgian country style brass and curved glass wall lights mirrored back plate. By Belgian manufacturer DELMAS LUMINAIRES. Circa 1980s. The back plates are in metal with mirrore...
Brass
Antique Art Deco Arts and Crafts Glass Hexagonal Lantern Pendant Hallway Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Stockbridge, GB
This light has been rewired with CE Certified e27 (screw) bulb holder and 1m of twisted brown vintage style fabric flex supplied with brass ceiling rose and hook.
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.
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