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Art Nouveau ceiling light from Vienna
Art Nouveau ceiling light from Vienna

Art Nouveau ceiling light from Vienna

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Small ceiling light from the late Art Nouveau period. Nice old patina. 1 bulb E27

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pair of Vintage Solid Brass & Glass Geometric Hanging Lanterns
Stunning Pair of Vintage Solid Brass & Glass Geometric Hanging Lanterns

Stunning Pair of Vintage Solid Brass & Glass Geometric Hanging Lanterns

Located in Delray Beach, FL

exquisite pair of vintage, geometrically-styled hanging lanterns. These fixtures blend timeless elegance with architectural interest, making them the perfect statement piece for a ki...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Luxurious Hollywood Regency Wall Lantern France 1960s
Luxurious Hollywood Regency Wall Lantern France 1960s

Luxurious Hollywood Regency Wall Lantern France 1960s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Hannover, DE

This exclusive wall lantern from the 1960s features a magic mirror that magically reflects the light from the bulb, enchanting the room with this beautiful light. The lamp originates...

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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier
1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier

1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Firenze, Toscana

I have 3 of these that are very similar. They all came out of a villa in Bolgona. This listing is for one, if you need more, please let me know. Housing one-light. Will be newly r...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Coach Style Brass & Bronze Wall Lantern with Verdigris Finish .
Monumental Coach Style Brass & Bronze Wall Lantern with Verdigris Finish .

Monumental Coach Style Brass & Bronze Wall Lantern with Verdigris Finish .

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your home’s exterior or entryway with this striking, monumental brass and bronze outdoor wall lantern. Combining classical European architectural elements with a dramatic coa...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Handcrafted Venetian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1930s
Handcrafted Venetian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1930s

Handcrafted Venetian Clear and Pink Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1930s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A lovely original Venetian handcrafted Murano three-arm chandelier, Italy, 1930-1939. Hand blown clear and vibrant pink glass decorated with flowers, up and down leaves and crown can...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Midcedntury Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s, Three Pendants Available
Italian Midcedntury Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s, Three Pendants Available

Italian Midcedntury Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s, Three Pendants Available

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A very elegante Mid-Century hand-blown opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery Italy, circa 1950s. Large opaline glass ball with brass shade holder with pierced details for light projection, beautiful brass chain and canopy...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Blue Glass & Metal, Octagonal Design
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Blue Glass & Metal, Octagonal Design

Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Blue Glass & Metal, Octagonal Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan metal and blue glass lantern in diamond shape. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue glass. The top and bottom with open metal work Moori...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers

By Murano 5

Located in Roma, Lazio

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Rattan Cylinder Pendant Lights / Lanterns, Chinoiseriie Style
Set of Three Rattan Cylinder Pendant Lights / Lanterns, Chinoiseriie Style

Set of Three Rattan Cylinder Pendant Lights / Lanterns, Chinoiseriie Style

Located in Barcelona, ES

Three rattan bamboo pendants with Chinoiserie Accents. France, 1960s Eye-catching handcrafted rattan cylinder shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades. Large size...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Early 20th Century Glass & Brass Lantern
Early 20th Century Glass & Brass Lantern

Early 20th Century Glass & Brass Lantern

Located in Schoorl, NL

Lovely hand-blown cylinder glass piece with stretched bubbles fitted in a brass frame. We have two of the same features, only they do not have the exact same color. The other one is ...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Italian Four Glass Panel and Brass Lantern
Art Deco Italian Four Glass Panel and Brass Lantern

Art Deco Italian Four Glass Panel and Brass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Italian Art Deco glass panel lantern with two interior lights, circa 1930. Each glass plane is supported by a top and bottom rod allowing minimal framing to create an invisible and floating effect. The lantern is rectangular in shape 13 inches wide and 8.5 inches deep. The lantern parts...

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1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Green Blown Glass Lantern
Green Blown Glass Lantern

Green Blown Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern with silver tone hardware and a single interior light. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 8"

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1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare

Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant
Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant

Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Hanover, MA

1940's Italian pendant lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Elegantly scrolled brass terminating in two scallop edged tulip form aluminum socket cups in original ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

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Brass, Aluminum

Large lantern or pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France, 1960s
Large lantern or pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France, 1960s

Large lantern or pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France, 1960s

Located in Lyon, FR

Large lantern-shaped pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France in the 1960s. The edges are highlighted with decorative braid and trim in warm tawny tones, complemented by d...

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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper, Trimming

Pair of Contemporary Danish Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendants, Denmark
Pair of Contemporary Danish Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendants, Denmark

Pair of Contemporary Danish Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendants, Denmark

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of outstanding danish design light pendants, satin glasss, brushed brass mounts and canopy with black kord, Denmark, 2020. One Edison E-14 light socket for a screw bulb up to ...

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2010s Danish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture
Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture

Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Open Lattice Form With Glass Inset Panels Hexagon Shaped, Having 4 Candelabra Light Center Cluster. Lantern Comes With Chain And Canopy Ready...

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Brass Beaded Crystal Glass Flower Pendant Lantern by Emil Stejnar, Austria 1950s
Brass Beaded Crystal Glass Flower Pendant Lantern by Emil Stejnar, Austria 1950s

Brass Beaded Crystal Glass Flower Pendant Lantern by Emil Stejnar, Austria 1950s

By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

One of kind beaded glass flower and lead Crystal gilt brass mounted lantern or pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s. Hexagonal brass structure completely (outsid...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Large English Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Large English Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Large English Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large circa 1960's foliage/floral etched glass lanterns with a cluster of 6 candelabra lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Glass size:  18" diameter, 23" height Total...

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1960s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Early 20th Century French Lantern
Large Early 20th Century French Lantern

Large Early 20th Century French Lantern

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large early 20th Century French two tier verdigris copper hanging lantern with chain. This is a fabulous fully glazed verdigris copper lantern, featuring original dated and stamped ...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Glass & Brass Lantern
Early 20th Century Glass & Brass Lantern

Early 20th Century Glass & Brass Lantern

Located in Schoorl, NL

Lovely hand-blown cylinder glass piece with stretched bubbles fitted in a brass frame. We have two of the same features, only they do not have the exact same color. The other one is ...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Vintage Solid Copper Verdigris Outdoor Lantern - Seedy Acrylic Panels
Vintage Solid Copper Verdigris Outdoor Lantern - Seedy Acrylic Panels

Vintage Solid Copper Verdigris Outdoor Lantern - Seedy Acrylic Panels

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Step back in time with this beautiful, solid copper verdigris lantern, a true testament to timeless craftsmanship. This piece is not merely a light source; it's a piece of funky ar...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Rattan and Brass Round Italian Pendant, 1960s
Midcentury Rattan and Brass Round Italian Pendant, 1960s

Midcentury Rattan and Brass Round Italian Pendant, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century pendant light fully handcrafted in curved rattan and brass, completed with a brass chain and canopy. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of...

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1890s French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron, Tin

Pair of Vintage Large Lanterns with Painted Finish. Sold Individually.
Pair of Vintage Large Lanterns with Painted Finish. Sold Individually.

Pair of Vintage Large Lanterns with Painted Finish. Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960's oversized moroccan lantern with 6 interior candelabra lights. Priced and Sold Individually. Measurements: Height of body: 50 Min. Drop: 53" Diameter: 18"

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1960s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Iron Outdoor Wall Lantern, Original Green Glass, Tall European Design
Vintage Iron Outdoor Wall Lantern, Original Green Glass, Tall European Design

Vintage Iron Outdoor Wall Lantern, Original Green Glass, Tall European Design

Located in Lisse, NL

A Slender Architectural Lantern with Jewel-Green Glass With its remarkably tall silhouette and rich green glass, this circa 1950 iron wall lantern brings immediate character to an e...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wire, Iron

English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern
English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern

English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian-style square copper green patinated hanging lantern with leaded glass side panels. (19/20th Century).  

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Lead, Tôle

Monumental Dennis & Leen Attributed Patinated Iron Bronze Lantern
Monumental Dennis & Leen Attributed Patinated Iron Bronze Lantern

Monumental Dennis & Leen Attributed Patinated Iron Bronze Lantern

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic bespoke patinated iron and bronze lantern constructed on a monumental scale attributed to Dennis & Leen, Hollywood, CA. The grand Navarre lantern measures over 5 feet high a...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Hanging Electric Lantern Signed Baccarat
19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Hanging Electric Lantern Signed Baccarat

19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Hanging Electric Lantern Signed Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Very Rare Form 19thc French Napoleon III Ruby Red Crystal Electrified Oil Lantern Signed by Baccarat. What makes this example very rare is the panel scenes of Birds/ Ducks/ Flying Ge...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Moorish Glass Lantern, Handcrafted Metal & Glass, Morocco
Moorish Glass Lantern, Handcrafted Metal & Glass, Morocco

Moorish Glass Lantern, Handcrafted Metal & Glass, Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Moroccan Mamounia glass lantern with Moorish design. Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan lantern. Large 29 inches tall with clear, blue, green, red an...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of English 19th Century Painted Iron Gothic Revival Period Lanterns
Pair of English 19th Century Painted Iron Gothic Revival Period Lanterns

Pair of English 19th Century Painted Iron Gothic Revival Period Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Gothic Revival painted iron single-light lanterns from the 19th century, priced and sold per pair. Two pairs are currently available. Made in England during the Gothic Reviva...

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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

19th/20th Century Wrought Iron and Bronze Four Light Hanging Lantern
19th/20th Century Wrought Iron and Bronze Four Light Hanging Lantern

19th/20th Century Wrought Iron and Bronze Four Light Hanging Lantern

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Baroque style wrought iron and bronze hanging lantern with distinctive bronze decorative plaques and original chain and hardware. Dating from the 1890's - 1910, this beautifully craf...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Hexagonal Lantern in Wrought Iron With Orange and Blue Glasses, Spain 1940s
Hexagonal Lantern in Wrought Iron With Orange and Blue Glasses, Spain 1940s

Hexagonal Lantern in Wrought Iron With Orange and Blue Glasses, Spain 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Revival Leaded Glass Wrought Iron Pendant / Lantern, 1940s. Eye-catching hand forged lantern or hanging light with wrought iron hexagon structure and lead glass panels in ora...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Lead

Midcentury Hammered Iron Brutalist Lantern
Midcentury Hammered Iron Brutalist Lantern

Midcentury Hammered Iron Brutalist Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A large Italian circa 1960's hammered iron twelve-light lantern with original patina. Measurements: Diameter: 28.5" Drop: 55.5".

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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier
Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier

Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

Excellent Murano chandelier from the 1980s, particular for its structure and the shape of its glass; three unique and very special colors. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Single Small Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern- 17”H x 7”.5 x 7”.5
Single Small Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern- 17”H x 7”.5 x 7”.5

Single Small Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern- 17”H x 7”.5 x 7”.5

Located in Delray Beach, FL

exquisite hanging lantern captures the timeless elegance of French Quarter and Colonial architecture. Crafted from high-quality solid brass. it features a nice verdigris patina. The...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light / Lantern, 1960
Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light / Lantern, 1960

Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light / Lantern, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant handcrafted bamboo and rattan / wicker weave flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp, Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a palm shaped rattan lampshade structure with petals made of rattan bars and woven wicker wire panels. It hangs from a chain with round rattan links anternating with bamboo sticks ended topped by a wood canopy. The chain could be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. It will be gorgeous hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area but also placed in a bedroom or bathroom to add a fresh midcentury accent in a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment. Newly wired. Overall measures: 46 cm diameter x 79 cm H ( overall height including chain and canopy) The lampshade excluding chain and canopy: 46 cm diameter x 26 cm height We are specialists in lighting and mirrors: A curated selection of rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to check "more from this seller" to enjoy the whole collection. Spanish Rattan Pendant Light...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Wicker, Rattan

Large Viennese Stairwell or House Entrance Lantern, Art Nouveau Style
Large Viennese Stairwell or House Entrance Lantern, Art Nouveau Style

Large Viennese Stairwell or House Entrance Lantern, Art Nouveau Style

Located in Vienna, AT

Laten in Art Nouveau style with painted steel and brass frame with six glasess and three E27 Sockets Vienna from the 1960's. Dimetion of the lamp only: 41x41x64cm (16.14x16.14x25.19...

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1960s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Beautiful turn of the century French Bronze Lantern
Beautiful turn of the century French Bronze Lantern

Beautiful turn of the century French Bronze Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful turn of the century French bronze lantern, the patina is so much nicer in person

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Lattimo Large Teardrop Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Lattimo Large Teardrop Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

Lattimo Large Teardrop Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

18th century Swedish Baroque Lantern
18th century Swedish Baroque Lantern

18th century Swedish Baroque Lantern

Located in Allerum, SE

Unusually large Swedish Baroque brass lantern from the early 18th century, circa 1720 Sweden. Literature: Compare page 253, Sigurd Erixon, Mässing - Svenska manufakturer och konstha...

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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Antique Lantern Black Iron
19th Century French Antique Lantern Black Iron

19th Century French Antique Lantern Black Iron

Located in New Orleans, LA

This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship. Hand-forged from black iron, it features a beautifully aged patina that reflects ...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Large Moroccan Moorish Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern or Swag Light
Mid-Century Large Moroccan Moorish Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern or Swag Light

Mid-Century Large Moroccan Moorish Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern or Swag Light

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This lantern is swag lamp is unsigned, but originated from Morocco and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The lantern is composed of brass sheeting which has been shaped and pierced with geometric designs. The bottom cap removes with two screws to change the bulb, and the cord has a click switch on it. We do have the original brass toned chain so it can be converted to a swag light...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues
Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues

Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Faux Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns. This pair is stunning and they could also be used as a creative pair of table lamps. French estate.

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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Moroccan Verdigris Copper Lantern – Hand-Pierced Openwork
Antique Moroccan Verdigris Copper Lantern – Hand-Pierced Openwork

Antique Moroccan Verdigris Copper Lantern – Hand-Pierced Openwork

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful Antique Moroccan Verdigris Copper Lantern – Hand-Pierced Openwork Elevate your space with the enchanting glow of this exquisite Hand-Pierced Moroccan Hanging Lantern. This ...

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1920s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Handcrafted Moroccan Tole and Glass Lantern, Moorish Style, 1960
Handcrafted Moroccan Tole and Glass Lantern, Moorish Style, 1960

Handcrafted Moroccan Tole and Glass Lantern, Moorish Style, 1960

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted vintage Moroccan tole metal glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Moorish style North African lantern with multi-color molded colored glass panels in green, lavender, blue an...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Bronze Hall Lanterns
Louis XV Bronze Hall Lanterns

Louis XV Bronze Hall Lanterns

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a classic "near pair" of Louis XV-style hall lanterns. These bronze lanterns are both in very good condition. They differ slightly in that one of the lanterns is in gilt bron...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1970s, Gilt Metal Flush Mount in the Style of Hans Kögl
1970s, Gilt Metal Flush Mount in the Style of Hans Kögl

1970s, Gilt Metal Flush Mount in the Style of Hans Kögl

By Hans Kögl

Located in Schoorl, NL

Iconic gilt metal leaf lighting with a E27 fittings in the middle. Layered leaves so a pattern shows up when the light is on. It looks a bit messy with the placing of the leaves but looking from below it shows a perfect pattern. Wonderful! And it is fun to alternate with different color bulbs.

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Mid-20th Century German Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Moorish metal and stained colored glass candle lantern Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish 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.

Questions About Lanterns

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a railroad lamp and a lantern comes down to design and function. Railroad lamps are stationary lighting fixtures that were used to illuminate railroad tracks and platforms. They usually feature a heavy sheet or cast metal body and have lenses that make their lighting more intense. Intended to be portable, lanterns are generally smaller and usually feature a metal frame, a glass shade and no lenses. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of railroad lamps and lanterns.