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Vintage Masthead Light

Brass Masthead Light by Lovell
Brass Masthead Light by Lovell

Brass Masthead Light by Lovell

$2,880

H 25 in W 11 in D 11 in

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

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20th Century Vintage Masthead Light

Solid Copper Masthead Light
Solid Copper Masthead Light

Solid Copper Masthead Light

$2,039

H 20 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Solid Copper Masthead Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper ship's masthead lantern. Japanese manufacture brass maker's badge, fresnel lens

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20th Century Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Copper

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German Masthead Light
German Masthead Light

German Masthead Light

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H 21 in W 9 in D 10 in

German Masthead Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Steel ship's masthead lantern by Ahlemann and Schlatter, Bremen. Copper cap, fresnel lens, vented

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20th Century Vintage Masthead Light

Copper Masthead Lantern, Dutch
Copper Masthead Lantern, Dutch

Copper Masthead Lantern, Dutch

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H 10 in W 4 in D 4 in

Copper Masthead Lantern, Dutch

Located in Norwell, MA

Early copper Dutch masthead light. Early electrification, no wire. Fresnel lens. Overall

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20th Century Dutch Vintage Masthead Light

Nautical Navigation Lens
Nautical Navigation Lens

Nautical Navigation Lens

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H 6 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Glass

Antique Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern Light Nippon Sento Co. Japan
Antique Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern Light Nippon Sento Co. Japan

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

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1940s Japanese Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Copper and Brass Maritime Ship's Masthead Light
Vintage Copper and Brass Maritime Ship's Masthead Light

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

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Industrial Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Brass, Copper

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Masthead Light

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Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet
Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet

Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet

$3,000

H 44.49 in W 32.29 in D 14.97 in

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.

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1920s American Industrial Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Pine

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

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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 “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Textile

Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED
Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED

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 ...

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1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Masthead Light

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Marble, Brass

17th Century Brussels Verdure Landscape Tapestry in Chinoiserie Style
17th Century Brussels Verdure Landscape Tapestry in Chinoiserie Style

17th Century Brussels Verdure Landscape Tapestry in Chinoiserie Style

$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...

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17th Century Belgian Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with the Greek Deity Apollo
Antique 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with the Greek Deity Apollo

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, ...

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18th Century Belgian Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pair of Luxurious Illuminated Étagères by Henredon
Pair of Luxurious Illuminated Étagères by Henredon

Pair of Luxurious Illuminated Étagères by Henredon

$12,500 / set

H 82 in W 31 in D 21 in

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...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Wood, Iron and Caning Adjustable Stool by Thonet, Austria, 1930s
Art Deco Wood, Iron and Caning Adjustable Stool by Thonet, Austria, 1930s

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...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Iron

Antique American Modernist WPA Female Portrait Interior Exhibited Oil Painting
Antique American Modernist WPA Female Portrait Interior Exhibited Oil Painting

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Modern Vintage Masthead Light

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Canvas, Oil

Large Antique Willow Grain Basket with Wooden Handle, Sold Each
Large Antique Willow Grain Basket with Wooden Handle, Sold Each

Large Antique Willow Grain Basket with Wooden Handle, Sold Each

$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 ...

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19th Century Chinese Rustic Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Wood, Willow

Model of the USS Constitution Old Ironsides
Model of the USS Constitution Old Ironsides

Model of the USS Constitution Old Ironsides

$12,500

H 67 in W 46 in D 19 in

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.

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20th Century Vintage Masthead Light

Lucido Costello Original Hand Made Iron Sculpture
Lucido Costello Original Hand Made Iron Sculpture

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...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Masthead Light

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Pair of Ostrich Egg Mounted Silver Plate Candlesticks, Style of Anthony Redmile
Pair of Ostrich Egg Mounted Silver Plate Candlesticks, Style of Anthony Redmile

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.

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Masthead Light

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Vintage Italian Pair of Murano & Brass Egret Sculptures
Vintage Italian Pair of Murano & Brass Egret Sculptures

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern
Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

$2,994

H 21 in W 13 in D 11 in

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).

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20th Century Vintage Masthead Light

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Two-Tone Burl Wood and Elmwood Compound Cabinet
Late Qing Dynasty Two-Tone Burl Wood and Elmwood Compound Cabinet

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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Masthead Light

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Brass

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Finding the Right Lanterns for You

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.