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Vintage Perko Lantern

Brass Masthead Lantern by Perko
Brass Masthead Lantern by Perko

Brass Masthead Lantern by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass masthead lantern by Perko with amber lens, screw top. Electrified.

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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern

Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko
Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko

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 doors, vented tops and carry rings.

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1990s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns
Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns

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"w x 7:d x 8.5"h 7"w x 6"d x 10.5"h

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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Metal

Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko
Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko

Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

With oil tanks inside. The lanterns are marked with makers name Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation "PERKO" of Brooklyn, New York.

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1950s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Polished Ship's Bow Lantern by Perko with Brass Top
Polished Ship's Bow Lantern by Perko with Brass Top

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 of Brooklyn, New York, “Perko.”

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1960s Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Two Copper Port Lanterns
Two Copper Port Lanterns

Two Copper Port Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Two solid copper Perko ship's port lanterns both with ruby red lenses.

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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern

Ship Lantern with Nameboard "Dawn"
Ship Lantern with Nameboard "Dawn"

Ship Lantern with Nameboard "Dawn"

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass Perko ship lantern mounted to a mahogany backboard engraved "Dawn".

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1940s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York. Fresnel glass lens.

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1940s Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

World War Two Convoy Lantern by Perko
World War Two Convoy Lantern by Perko

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 steel case.

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1940s Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Steel

Perko Anchor Ship's Lantern with Ruby Red Lens
Perko Anchor Ship's Lantern with Ruby Red Lens

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 red Fresnel lens. Made in America. Weight: 14 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 15''H x...

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1960s Vintage Perko Lantern

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Steel

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Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern by Perko
Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern by Perko

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 to a mahogany base with routed edge.

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1950s American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York
Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York

Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York

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H 11 in W 6 in D 6 in

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 richly colored red and green lenses. Mounted to thick wood bases. Wired. 5 lbs. EA 11"H ...

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1960s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

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Brass

Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York
Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York

Boat Lanterns by Perko of New York

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H 11 in W 10 in D 8 in

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 richly colored red and green lenses. Mounted to thick wood bases. Wired. Weight: 5 lb...

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1940s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Ships Beacon Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York
Ships Beacon Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York

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...

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1950s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Steel

Small Brass Perko Light
Small Brass Perko Light

Small Brass Perko Light

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H 9 in Dm 5 in

Small Brass Perko Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished solid brass ship’s anchor lantern. Highly polished and lacquered and fitted with a Fresnel glass lens.

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1940s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Rare Perko Maritime Beacon
Rare Perko Maritime Beacon

Rare Perko Maritime Beacon

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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

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.

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1940s European Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Perko Onion Lamp
Solid Brass Perko Onion Lamp

Solid Brass Perko Onion Lamp

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H 15 in Dm 10 in

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" diameter.

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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern

Pair of Blue Starboard Lights by Perko
Pair of Blue Starboard Lights by Perko

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 doors, mounting brackets.

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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern

Pair of Brass Perko Ships Anchor Lanterns
Pair of Brass Perko Ships Anchor Lanterns

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.

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1940s American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Polished Ships Anchor Lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation
Polished Ships Anchor Lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation

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.

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1960s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

First Class Large Perko Ships Lantern
First Class Large Perko Ships Lantern

First Class Large Perko Ships Lantern

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H 23 in W 13 in D 13 in

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 thick Fresnel glass lens is mounted into the housing and surrounded by a protective...

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1940s Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Perkins Marine Onion Lantern with Eight Inch Globe
Perkins Marine Onion Lantern with Eight Inch Globe

Perkins Marine Onion Lantern with Eight Inch Globe

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass Perko onion lantern with an eight-inch clear glass globe.

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1940s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Port and Starboard Table Lamps
Port and Starboard Table Lamps

Port and Starboard Table Lamps

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H 19 in W 10 in D 10 in

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.

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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950
Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Chrome

Solid Copper Perko Masthead Lantern
Solid Copper Perko Masthead Lantern

Solid Copper Perko Masthead Lantern

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H 17 in W 12 in D 9 in

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.

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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern

Brass Boat Lantern by Perko
Brass Boat Lantern by Perko

Brass Boat Lantern by Perko

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H 13 in W 9 in D 7 in

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 Fresnel lens, vented top and carry ring. Mounted to a mahogany base. This marine l...

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1960s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Antique Ships Lantern by Perko Now a Lamp
Antique Ships Lantern by Perko Now a Lamp

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 been converted to a lamp.

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1950s North American Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern
Solid Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern

Solid Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern

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H 16 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

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 and etc.

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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern

Materials

Brass

Pair of Aluminium and Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns
Pair of Aluminium and Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns

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, vented tops, blue and red Fresnel lenses, rear mounting brackets.

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20th Century Vintage Perko Lantern

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Chicago, IL

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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Perko Lantern

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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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.