Brass Masthead Light by Lovell
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass masthead light by Lovell of Arlington NJ. Clear fresnel lens. Flat back. Vented top. Carry
Brass Masthead Light by Lovell
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass masthead light by Lovell of Arlington NJ. Clear fresnel lens. Flat back. Vented top. Carry
Solid Copper Masthead Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper ship's masthead lantern. Japanese manufacture brass maker's badge, fresnel lens
Copper
German Masthead Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel ship's masthead lantern by Ahlemann and Schlatter, Bremen. Copper cap, fresnel lens, vented
Copper Masthead Lantern, Dutch
Located in Norwell, MA
Early copper Dutch masthead light. Early electrification, no wire. Fresnel lens. Overall
Nautical Navigation Lens
Located in Chicago, IL
; the colorlessness of this lens indicates it was mounted near the bow or aft of the ship as a Masthead
Glass
Sold
H 16.75 in W 11 in D 8 in
Antique Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern Light Nippon Sento Co. Japan
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This is a large vintage solid copper and brass nautical 203 Mast head Light, Maritime signal
Brass, Copper
Vintage Copper and Brass Maritime Ship's Masthead Light
Located in Heath, MA
circa 1950 marine light, manufactured by Tung Woo, Hong Kong, is hinged and hasped on top so that
Brass, 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
Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful and amazing cabinet built for the medical field, specifically dentists. 11 drawers. Recently restored. All drawers open easily.
Pine
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED
Located in North Miami, FL
Signed V. Martin, this wonderful version of Rodin's renowned sculpture, The Thinker, is made of patinated brass and sits atop a black marble base. Pedestal shown is sold separately ...
Marble, Brass
$19,995Sale Price|33% Off
H 96 in W 120 in D 0.05 in
17th Century Brussels Verdure Landscape Tapestry in Chinoiserie Style
Located in New York, NY
A Brussels verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a verdant landscape with stately and exotic trees at right, a striking acanthus bush in the foreground, and a l...
Wool
$25,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 105 in W 124 in D 0.05 in
Antique 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with the Greek Deity Apollo
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18th century Flemish mythological tapestry, size 11'0 H x 12'6 W. This period European tapestry depicts the Greek God Apollo, who is the deity of the arts, poetry, crops, ...
Wool, Silk
Pair of Luxurious Illuminated Étagères by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of tall illuminated vitrines by Henredon, gracefully combines traditional forms with modern design elements. Good design, meticulous tailoring and superior constr...
Brass
$1,550
H 31.5 in Dm 13.78 in
Art Deco Wood, Iron and Caning Adjustable Stool by Thonet, Austria, 1930s
By Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Signed elegant and sturdy four legged adjsutable stool by Thonet. The base structure is made of wooden legs inserted into a cast iron structure. The seat itself can be adjusted for h...
Iron
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 33 in D 2 in
Antique American Modernist WPA Female Portrait Interior Exhibited Oil Painting
By Anatol Shulkin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist interior portrait oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1930. Unsigned. Displayed in a period modernist frame. Exhibition provenance verso. Image size, 25"L ...
Canvas, Oil
$450 / item
H 23.5 in W 14.25 in D 15.75 in
Large Antique Willow Grain Basket with Wooden Handle, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Three large and antique willow grain baskets with wooden handles, priced and sold each. Elevate your home with a touch of rustic elegance through these exceptional large and antique ...
Wood, Willow
Model of the USS Constitution Old Ironsides
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the USS Constitution in a glass display case with custom table stand.
Lucido Costello Original Hand Made Iron Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely hand made iron sculpture is part of a set (male and female) - completely original by Lucido Costello, a well renowned heavy iron sculpture artist in Barcelona, Spain. Co...
Metal
$1,900 / set
H 12 in Dm 4.5 in
Pair of Ostrich Egg Mounted Silver Plate Candlesticks, Style of Anthony Redmile
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of ostrich egg candlesticks with silver plated mounts very much in the manner of Anthony Redmile, London. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR EAST HAMPTON, NY SHOWROOM.
Silver Plate
Vintage Italian Pair of Murano & Brass Egret Sculptures
By Zanetti Murano
Located in North Miami, FL
A Rare set of TWO egrets made of hand blown clear and brown Murano glass and brass head and feet. The glass is in excellent ALL vintage condition. Brass has beautiful age and patin...
Brass
Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern by Lovell. With corning fresnel glass lens, vented top, carry handle. Dimensions: 13" L x 11" W x 21" H (without handle).
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Two-Tone Burl Wood and Elmwood Compound Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty two-tone burl and elmwood compound cabinet with doors and drawers. This impressive late Qing Dynasty burl wood and elmwood compound cabinet commands attention wit...
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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