Brass Masthead Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass masthead lantern by Perko with amber lens, screw top. Electrified. Lens is not glass.
Category
Vintage Perko Lantern
Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Sturdy pair of meticulously polished and laquered ships lanterns by Perko Delite. With steel framed
Category
1990s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns One with blue glass One with red glass Large 8
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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Metal
Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Corporation "PERKO" of Brooklyn, New York. Early twentieth Century. awesome pair of antique ships lanterns
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1950s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Polished Ship's Bow Lantern by Perko with Brass Top
Located in Norwell, MA
Perko boat lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's tag from Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation
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1960s Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Two Copper Port Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Two solid copper Perko ship's port lanterns both with ruby red lenses. Slightly different
Category
20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern
Ship Lantern with Nameboard "Dawn"
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass Perko ship lantern mounted to a mahogany backboard engraved "Dawn". Letters are painted
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1940s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York. Fresnel glass lens. With protective brass bars
Category
1940s Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
World War Two Convoy Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare World War Two convoy lantern by Perko with tall narrow cobalt blue lens set into a polished
Category
1940s Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Steel
Perko Anchor Ship's Lantern with Ruby Red Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel anchor light with brass maker’s badge from Perko of Brooklyn, New York, with ruby
Category
1960s Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Steel
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Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ship's masthead lantern by Perko. Fitted with a Fresnel lens. Mounted
Category
1950s American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns in Highly Polished and Lacquered Brass. Fitted with
Category
1960s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns in Highly Polished and Lacquered Brass. Fitted with
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1940s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Ships Beacon Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel marine beacon by Perkins Marine Lamp Company of Brooklyn New York. This is a battery powered back up emergency beacon. It has been fitted with an electric socket. It h...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Steel
Small Brass Perko Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass ship’s anchor lantern. Highly polished and lacquered and fitted with a
Category
1940s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Rare Perko Maritime Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Very unusual industrial port and starboard beacon. With two red and two green panels. Thick Fresnel lenses. This is built to a very strong standard. Probably from a pier.
Category
1940s European Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Perko Onion Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass Perko onion lamp with red globe. Wired for electricity. Dimensions: 15" H x 10
Category
20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern
Pair of Blue Starboard Lights by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of brass starboard lanterns by Perko, with blue Fresnel lenses, corner backs, hinged front
Category
20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern
Pair of Brass Perko Ships Anchor Lanterns
By Perko Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid brass Perko boat lanterns. With Fresnel glass lenses. Overall dimensions: 11"T x
Category
1940s American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Polished Ships Anchor Lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished ships lantern by the Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, also known as Perko. The lantern is
Category
1960s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
First Class Large Perko Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York. The
Category
1940s Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Perkins Marine Onion Lantern with Eight Inch Globe
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass Perko onion lantern with an eight-inch clear glass globe. Fitted with the original oil
Category
1940s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Port and Starboard Table Lamps
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding pair of polished brass ship's lantern lamps by Perko, the Perkins Marine Lamp Company
Category
20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950
By Perko Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Perko chrome-plated bow running lights for a yacht, circa 1950. Very scarce chromed port
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Chrome
Solid Copper Perko Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens by Perko. Some chips to lens. Vented
Category
20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern
Brass Boat Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship or boat bow lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. With
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1960s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Antique Ships Lantern by Perko Now a Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships lantern by Perko, a highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern that has
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1950s North American Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ship's lantern by Perko with fresnel glass lens, mounting brackets, hoisting ring
Category
20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern
Materials
Brass
Pair of Aluminium and Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of aluminium and brass port and starboard lanterns by Perko. Brass bases and carry handles
Category
20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern
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Vintage Perko Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage perko lantern available at 1stDibs. A vintage perko lantern — often made from metal, brass and steel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage perko lantern — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one vintage perko lantern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Perkins Marine Lamp and Perko Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Perko Lantern?
Prices for a vintage perko lantern start at $299 and top out at $4,194 with the average selling for $1,100.
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.
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