19th Century French Iron Lantern

Charming 19th century Italian carved and white-washed lantern.

Exceptional 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze lantern. This fixture has beautiful decorative details and 4 lights. Makes an impressive statement!

Elegant 19th century Italian carved silver giltwood pendant lantern. Very fine patina on this piece. Nice!

Large scale decorative wrought iron lantern from France. Pretty pattern including leaves and flowers. Very nice!!

Decorative modern Murano glass lantern. Beautiful textured Murano glass in a brass base. Adds a real touch of elegance!

Splendid and large French 4-light lantern made from heavy wrought iron. Having elaborately detailed frame with floral and foliate motif, spiraling supports, and draped swag at base.

An outstanding and sensational French mid-19th century lantern. Wonderfully crafted from bronze, copper and glass. The lantern is in exceptional condition, even retaining its upper g...

A very beautiful early 19th century Empire Lantern from the South of France. Wonderfully crafted in bronze. Very elegant.

This medium sized brass and glass lantern is perfect wherever a single fixture is needed. A simple 5” diameter canopy sits flush to the ceiling and connects to a classic brass chain ...

A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (New Spain). Exquisitely hand-crafted in the 19th century (possibly late 18th century), even though San Miguel was the first town in present day Mexico to win independence from the Spanish Empire in the early nineteenth century, this lantern displays strong European old world influence. Constructed of wonderfully patinated wrought iron and oxidized tin, tall cylindrical shaped, framed with intricate scrollwork, openwork, and an abundance of fiolate decoration in the delicate form of serrated acanthus leaves. Retaining the six original bubble glass panels. The interior having a central candelabra like independently hung fixture adorned with six faux candle flame light bulbs. Originally made before the invention of electricity, this lantern has been converted from candle light to modern day electricity, accepting standard candelabra bulbs. Faux flaming bulbs included. It can be used a variety of ways, including as an indoor hanging pendant lamp, chandelier, outdoor patio or covered entry way, or placed as a table lamp on a large console table or sideboard. Timelessly elegant, producing a warm silhouette and enchanting glow with breath-taking radiating patterns, that lends to creating an ambiance of cozy romantic warmth and rich sophisticated depth, visually striking and reminiscent of a magnificent Medieval wood burning fireplace. Dimensions (approx): 36" High, 21" Diameter In the mid-18th century the settlement city of San Miguel de Allende was at its height, and this was when most of its distinctive large mansions, palaces, and religious buildings were constructed, most still remaining today. The town was also home to the area's wealthy hacienda owners. At that time, it was one of the most important and prosperous settlements in New Spain with a population reaching 30,000. By comparison, in the mid-18th century Boston...

19th Century French Round Cast Brass Lantern with Curved Glass and a Ceiling Rose Canopy. Dimensions: 21" h x 10" diameter

Antique French, solid Bronze Lantern, newly rewired for the American market, but without glass.