Lanterns
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Outstanding Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle circa 1920
By E.S. Ritchie & Sons 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish. Fitted with a compass by Ritchie of Boston. The binnacle is topped with a six sided skylight top. The base is so...
Category
1920s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Beacon Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass beacon light that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fitted with two Fresnel lenses. The smooth brass glows with the lacquer finish. Wire...
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage Red Asian Painted Lantern
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Vintage Asian lantern with fretwork and painted glass inserts, with two tiers of interior bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Muse Lantern Medium Lamp in Satin Bronze Structure, Honey-Silk Handle, and Amber
By Tristan Auer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Contardi product, Muse Lantern is a lantern with an original and precious design thanks to sophisticated details such as the honey-coloured braided silk handle, the satin b...
Category
2010s Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Set of Middle Eastern Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1950s Middle Eastern hammered and pierced lanterns with original patina. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height 18"
Diameter 6".
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Midcentury Gilt Iron Wall Mounted Lanterns with Single Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French gilt iron wall mounted lanterns from the mid 20th century, with single lights and acorn style finials. Created in France during the midcentury period, each of this p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Ship's Lantern of Solid Polished Brass with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens, internal removable red filter, hoisting handle, wiring for home use, etc.. This lantern has been meticulously polished and ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Rattan Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern cylinder rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s.
This oriental inspired suspension features two concentric cylinders made of rattan or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Fine Pair of Brass & Glass Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of brass & glass lanterns
Dimensions: Height 15" x Width 8" x Diameter 8"
CW3952.
Category
20th Century North American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Stardust Large Suspension Light in Matt Light Satin Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the big classic chandeliers, but with a more essential look given by the use of metal without any additional decorative element. Stardust provides a double illumination, ...
Category
2010s Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the same time.
Its structure is round and ma...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Two Chic Six-Arm Chandeliers in Lovely French Grey Finish, Gilt Accents.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Two chic six-arm chandeliers in lovely French grey finish, gilt accents. Newly wired and ready for installation. Priced per chandelier.
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern, solid brass anchor lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co. LTD, Tokyo, Japan. Circa 1970. This was a back up emergency lantern from a supertanker in the event it l...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Italian Pierced Metal Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian hammered and pierced gilt brass pendant light fixtures. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 22"
Diameter at widest: 12.5"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano Pink Crystals Tear Drop Chandelier c1930
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano hand blown pink crystals tear drop bronze chandelier in a radial pattern with a very sparkling effect typical of Hollywood s...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Middle Eastern Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of very large circa 1940's patinated brass Middle Eastern lanterns with colored glass insets and thirteen interior lights. Sold individua...
Category
1940s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique English Solid Brass Hall Light, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English solid brass hall light, circa 1880-1890.
LAN004.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Brass Bow Light from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow light, early twentieth century. Door on rear is embossed Universal Metal Spinning and Stamping Company of New York. With Fresnel glass lens. ...
Category
1930s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Handmade "Clown" Ceramic Wall Sconces from the Italian, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of three handmade ceramic wall sconces from the Italian, 1950s.
Each clown has a different face with different facial expressions and is dressed differently.
The sconces are ne...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Antique French Ship's Lantern, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French ships lantern, Circa 1880.
Category
19th Century French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Sexy and Rare Large 1960's Lucite Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy and rare large lucite light, the patina and the colors are so much nicer in person
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Lucite
Amber Blown Glass Murano Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A blown amber-colored Murano glass lantern with iron-work frame and interior light, circa 1950s.
Measurements:
Height of body (minimum drop) 14"
Diameter 9".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Provincial Wrought Iron Lantern, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and large French Provincial lantern.
Striking French design from the 1950s.
Wrought iron frame with original hand blown glass panels.
Rewired with one socket for E-27 lig...
Category
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Brought back from Italy by a local woman that had a home there. Electrified. Leaf decoration and iron loop handle with applied leaves.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Tin
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassels
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassels. The tassels 'pompoms' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lanterns
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
20th Century Set of 4 Grey Ceramic Candelsticks Att. to Anne Kjaersgaard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Att. to Anne Kjaersgaard - La Borne
Original set of 4 ceramic candelsticks
Circa 1970
Brutalist ceramic french design
Original good condition
Measures: Height : 13 cm...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Two Italian Blown Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Stamford, CT
Bronze patinated metal framed bubble blown glass lanterns from Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
20th Century Large Hanging Frosted Glass and Ormolu Lantern
Located in Southall, GB
An impressive 20th century large hanging frosted glass and ormolu lantern. Each panel is etched with star burst and bowed panels. Excellent for home use.
Category
20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Ormolu
Beautiful Shape and Excellent Condition Gothic Revival Pendant Light W. Dome Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful antique brass lantern with amber color, cathedral glass panels.
This beautiful and 'calm' design, Gothic Revival pendant is in superb condition. The combination of the pat...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Stoneware Ceramic Lantern Lamp by Barbara Delfosse Realised in La Borne, 1975
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Barbara Delfosse
Elegant stoneware ceramic lantern for candle with grey ceramic glaze color.
Perfect original conditions
Signed under the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Pottery
1960s Walnut Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamps Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lanterns
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A pair of wonderful and high quality 1960s American-made walnut stained pendant lamps. New wiring has been installed. No line-switch so must use an existing switch on your wall.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Pendants or Lanterns by Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful pair of Italian Art Deco chandeliers by Ercole Barovier, made of clear Murano glass and brass.
Each with two E 27 light bulbs.
We can rewire for your country standards....
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with patinated bronze fittings.
Measurements:
Drop 22"
Diameter 18".
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Italian Lantern Foyer Gold Leaf Foliage
Located in New York, NY
20th century Italian lantern with a gold gilt finish and three candlestick lights done in floral and foliage. From the foyers of the suites of the 39th floor of the NYC Waldorf Astor...
Category
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lantern Pendant Tan Stained Glass
Located in New York, NY
Prairie School style or Mid-Century Modern style iron framed pendant lantern from the 2010s with tan and amber slag stained glass and brass hardwa...
Category
2010s North American Prairie School Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of American Dome Copper and Brass Decorative Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American dome finial copper and brass decorative hanging paneled glass hall lanterns. Originally gas and have been electrified with single interior socket. Mid 19th century.
Category
1850s American American Empire Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassel. The tassel 'pompom' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lanterns
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Large French Giltwood Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large French giltwood lantern. Great original patina with some gilt. Lantern can be wired for electricity at an additional cost.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the following: patina, scaling, light rust, discoloration, and corrosion. Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood...
Category
2010s French Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Magnificent Russian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent Russian giltwood lantern
Dimensions: Height 102" diameter 48"
CW3032.
Category
1890s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Gilt Metal Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s English gilt metal lanterns with original finish. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum drop 23"
Diameter (at widest) 10".
Category
1930s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Wooden French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved wooden French lantern made from antique fragments. Finial and bottom fragments in original gilt. Traces of gilt on the lantern. Can be wired for electricity at an additio...
Category
2010s French Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Middle Eastern Style Jeweled Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern-style (circa 1920s) 6 sided lantern with embossed brass & fretwork design & glass jewels inset in top.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. three piece ormolu oil lantern. The lantern is raised on a circular Rouge de Verone marble base below three handsom...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Lanterns
Materials
Ormolu
Set of Molded Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three French circa 1930s molded amber glass lanterns with one interior light. Sold individually.
Measurements
Height 12"
Diameter 6".
Category
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Venetian Shaped Blown Glass and Metal Hanging Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Colorful hand blown and shaped Murano striped glass in a metal cage hanging pendant. Hanging metal chain can be adjusted.
Venice, Italy
Early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Hexagonal French Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Hanging Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four hexagonal French Louis XV style wrought iron hanging lanterns, after the antique. The elongated body surmounted with fleur-de-lis', floral rosettes and scrolled decorat...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chanteloup Lantern Light by David Duncan, Hanging Lantern
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
The Chanteloup Lantern by David Duncan Lighting. This artisan crafted, six-sided hanging lantern has been designed in an elegant style. The Chanteloup Lantern features a geometric ga...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Monumental Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Large Rams Head Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A Louis XVI style monumental Dore bronze rams head etched glass lantern. This spectacular one of a kind lantern is simply too stunning to behold. The frosted and etched star burst curved panels of glass framed in a heavy thick gilt gold bronze of swag and rose form design. The top depicting several long horned rams heads with shell designs along the edges. This magnificent lantern were purchased from a hotel in France...
Category
1960s Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
French brass square hanging hall lantern with vented circular dome, upper molded and beaded edge shell border, paneled hinged glass doors, lower molded and beaded edge shell border, ...
Category
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large, Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Brass & Glass Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand-forged brass lantern.
This striking and great design pendant in HB Berlage style is in excellent and good working condition. If you are a lover of the Jugendstil a...
Category
Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Gilt Iron Three-Arm Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Italian chandelier made of gilded wrought iron having three wired arms with twisted and scrolling candelabras holding waxed candle sleeves enclosed by glass chimney hurr...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Glass and Tole Pendant Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s molded glass pendant lantern with three interior candelabra lights and painted tole shade.
Measurements:
Diameter 24"
Drop 30".
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
20th Century Castle-Worthy Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Castle-Worthy monumental candelabra.
Highly valuable, carved beechwood, inlaid and gilded. Multi structured in detail, finely carved pillar-shaf...
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Wood, Beech
Vintage Gilt Mirrored Wall Light Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Venetian in style, the gold gilt metal wall light has glass panels, gilt detailing and mirrored backing. Front panel is hinged for opening to change bulbs. Great for hallway lighting...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Metal
American Brass Urn and Greek Key Argand Chandelier, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass three-arm argand chandelier with ribbed centered urn, Greek key motif, bulbous glass chimneys, original canopy and terminating with a ...
Category
1820s American American Empire Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Yachting Medium Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension Yachting Medium in brass finish.
with stainless steel and aluminium and with
clear glass. 1 bulb, lamp holder type E27,
max 40 watt. Bulb not included. with 150cm
adju...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
Italian Baroque Style 19th Century Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly restored large and impressive size antique Italian baroque style gold gilded tole single light hanging lantern. The majestic Italian styling and proportions, makes this a perfect and striking accent in any room, a living room, dining room, conservatory, to a grand foyer. The metal lantern has been newly rewired for the US.
Search terms: antique French hanging lantern...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Vintage Six Sides Indoor Elegant Hanging Lantern Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage hanging lantern made of metal with three 60/watt light. Beveled glass on six sides, beautiful Greek key top decoration, and composition...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Vintage, New and Antique Lanterns
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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