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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1930s
1960s Italian Design Medusa Light in the Style of Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in London, GB
" Medusa " Ceiling light.
It's still a popular choice today thanks to its timeless style. The black enamelled wrought metal frame is simple but elegant, and the moon-shaped white sa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Wall Lamp for Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid wall lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 1950s for the Italian manufacturer Azucena.
The wall sconce has a beautiful and shiny gilded brass stem, which is attach...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Hand-Crafted Metal Frame Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, mid century made and great condition light fixture.
This stylish Venetian pendant is in excellent condition and the transparent glass is perfectly and symmetrically blown into the geometrically circular metal frame and the result is an absolute joy to look at. The size and shape of this wonderful work of Italian lighting art make it perfect for an entrance, kitchen, landing, etc. The wonderful presence and the bright light it radiates bring class and elegance into your home like no modern day light fixture ever could. What makes this fine specimen extra special are the evenly bulging circular patterns. They reminded us of the circular patterns that are temporarily left behind on a person's skin after being treated with the traditional Chinese jar cupping therapy. Mind you, thanks to the chain, you can easily change the height to one that is perfect for you and this pendant is also rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage the world over.
Again great value for money. Especially since our price for this stylish art glass pendant includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days.
Current height x diameter: 31.5 x 12.5 inches.
Height of this mouth blown pendant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
1950's Glass and Brass lantern Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
Long chain lantern consists of a copper frame with facet cut crystal glass windows, hanging from a thick square glass plate. Manufactured circa 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gilt Metal Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Vintage gilt metal lantern with gold and patinated mixed finishes and glass shade.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Bamboo Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An American circa 1960's bamboo lantern with interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 22"
Height of body only: 14"
Width/depth: 12" square.
Category
1960s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Port and starboard ship’s lanterns by Perkins Marine Hardware Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Polished and lacquered. Hinged doors hold the richly colored red and blue Fresnel gla...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Highly Stylish Brass and Beveled Glass Pendant Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design and beautifully executed, large 3 light pendant / lantern.
If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted light to grace your entry hall, landing or bedroom t...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1950s Glass and Brass Lantern in style of G.C.M.E
By G.C.M.E
Located in Schoorl, NL
Delicate 1950s lantern. Consists of four thin glass panels, a brass frame and four E14 lightbulbs.
We have three similar lanterns. One without lines in the glass and one with more s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Swedish Cut Glass Suspension Light, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Swedish suspension light from the 1940-1950s. A large frosted funnel-shaped glass body with scalloped rim and cut decorations is suspended by three wires. One original E27 socke...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Stained Glass Lantern
Located in palm beach, FL
Wrought iron lantern with four faces in stained glass.
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
One of Large Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... hand blown textured glass globe and metal pendant light.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 3.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Lantern Murano Glass Brass Part Italian Design 1950s Pumpkin Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lantern Murano Glass Brass Part Italian Design 1950s Pumpkin Seguso
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Brass and Beveled Glass Pendant Lantern Adolf Loos Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier Pendant Lantern in brass and beveled glass in the style of Adolf Loos.
The stunning and clear cut pendant shows twentyone facetted clear glasses...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Impressive Large Spanish Iron and Mesh Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive large scale iron and mesh lantern, wired for interior use, trio of bulb holders to the interior. Rewired and ready to hang (UK wired). Spain Circa 1950.
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of MidCentury Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian painted metal lanterns with 4 candelabra lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height: 34.5"
Diameter: 13"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Stained Glass “Fleur De Lys” Cathedral Lantern Lamps
Located in Hampstead, QC
A pair of unusual six-sided (hexagonal) cathedral lantern lamps, the main frame in sheet metal and the crown in 0.25 in. cast iron. The stained glass is a mottled cream-light yellow slag glass. Besides the typical Art Deco interweaving metal design, the lamp is accentuated with 6 unique raised French royal “fleur-de-lys” flower...
Category
1930s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Handmade Danish Ceramic Pendant Light by Jette Hellerøe for Axella, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful green color and good size Danish hand-crafted fixture.
If you are looking for a stylish design, light to grace your home then this handmade specimen from the 1970s could b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Copper Ship’s Lantern by English Maker Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered solid copper ship’s lantern with lacquer finish. Fresnel glass lens. Wired with electric socket and Edison bulb for ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
1950's Stitched Leather Lantern by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet.
Great condition
Possibility of a second one to make a pair.
Price given for one.
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Scottish Ship’s Lantern by Emory Douglas
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass cabin lantern from a yacht. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fitted with a copper maker’s plate bearing maker’s name Emory Douglas Co. LT...
Category
1940s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Amber Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A matched pair of circa 1930's American amber glass lanterns with patinated bronze fittings. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 29"
Diameter at Widest: 5".
Category
1930s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Copper Ship’s Anchor Lantern by British Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship’s anchor lantern with maker’s badge from R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St., Glasgow. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Brasses include handles, legend pl...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Round Green Lantern Italian Design Murano Glass Brass Parts Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round green lantern Italian design murano glass brass parts Venini 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage Iron Chandelier Lantern with 6 Bubble Glass Panels & Acanthus Leaves
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing decorative iron lantern chandelier with six bubble glass panels, acanthus leaves and flowers. The gold paint on the acanthus leaves and all the decorative details looks great...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Large Mid-Century tulip Murano glass three-light chandelier design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s. Composed of twelve textured thick hand blown clear glass petals connec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel boat bow lantern. Glass Fresnel lens in red and green. Steel case with brass cap. Also fitted with a carry ring. Wired with an electric socket for home use.
Weight: 2 LBS
O...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Smoke Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian blown glass lantern with interior light.
Measurements:
Drop: 19"
Diameter: 12"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful color and good size Danish hand crafted fixture with chestnut leaf pattern.
If you are looking for a stylish design, light to grace your midcentury or modern home then this handmade specimen from the 1970s could be flying your way soon. With lighting as one of our specialties we were, again, very happy to have been able to purchase this rare ceramic light as well. We purchased it from the same home where we found the Helleroe pendant that we published on 1stdibs yesterday. This fine specimen too has an organic-design and color shade and the chestnut leafs make it extra special and aesthetically pleasing. Both with the light switched on and off this work of lighting art too has a unique presence, one that will never fail to impress. This natural stone-like color pendant comes with a metal chain and an equally beautiful and original ceramic canopy. With the light switched on this Scandinavian light fixture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Located in South Burlington, VT
Light house lovers delight- first we've seen- complete with attached entry house, tall 18 Inch height.
Weighs in at 10 pounds.
Original hand painted colors of red, white, blue, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Set of Large Pierced Moroccan Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's hammered and pierced lanterns with three interior lights each. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Height: 46" (present drop)
Height of body only: 38"
...
Category
1940s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Anchor lantern from a boat of steel, copper and brass construction. Great piece of industrial lighting. Clear glass Fresnel lens. Copper bars. Brass tr...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Brass Candleholder Model L-67 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Brass candleholder with 3 green lanterns by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by the designer own company in Markaryd, Sweden, in the 1950's and in a very good vintage conditio...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Brass Ship’s Lanterns from English Lightship LV 93
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous pair of British ship’s lanterns from the British light vessel “LV-93”. The original vessel was built by Philip and Son of Dartmouth in 1938. The...
Category
1930s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Copper Ship’s Lantern by Tung Woo of Hong Kong
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a “not under command” lantern with brass badges, hasp, hinge, handle, bars, etc. Glass Fresnel lens with removable red filter. Wired with a n...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
3 Fine French Hanging Bronze and "Craquelé" Glass Lanterns by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a satin gilded finish bronze frame that hold a crazed glass shade.
Dimensions:
2 same : 32 1/2" (with chain) Diameter: 19 1/4"
1 Smaller and different: H: 28 4/8" (with ch...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Pendants / Lanterns attr. to Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Two Italian Mid-Century Modern satin milk glass fixtures / pendants / suspension lights / lanterns by Bruno Chiarini attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1960. The pieces can hang as suspen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Rare & Stylish Mid-Century Modern Glass & Metal Lined Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and good size mid-century pendant.
This rare ceiling lamp from the mid-century era could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other small living space. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Blown Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern with iron work with 2 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 10”
Drop: 12”
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ship’s lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens with removable red lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Mounted to a thick wood base with routed edge. Wired for electricity....
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Round Italian Blu Murano Glass Venini 1960 Brass Gold
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Italian Blu Murano glass Venini 1960 brass gold.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Maison Arlus Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant modernist suspension light or lantern was designed and manufactured in France in the late 1950s. It features a tulip shaped white opaline glass diffuser and brass hardwa...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Design Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo Glass and Brass 1950s Lantern
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian design ceiling lamp stilnovo glass and brass 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Industrial Factory Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial factory lamp shade and cast iron insert clear glass.
Two pieces available. The lamps are in original vintage condition.
Category
1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large Stilnovo Dual Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare modernist chandelier by Stilnovo from 1950s. Two very large (45cm/18″) tapered satin glass diffusers are suspended by a minimal polished brass structure. Original brass and cera...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa Style 1940s Glass and Brass Two-Light Lantern
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A stylish 1940s Italian two-light lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa with two glass panels decorated with vine leaves, brass frame and pale-green lacquered aluminum lamp holders c...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pier 4 Boston Outdoor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive outdoor lantern from the famous Pier 4 restaurant in Boston. Purchased at the liquidation auction. Wonderfully restored. Copper and brass hous...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Vintage Lantern, 1960s Bronze & Glass lantern
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Five Sided Forged Bronze and glass ceiling lantern.
France, Circa 1960s.
Decorate your ceiling with Bronze Pentagonal Lantern of Mid 20th century.
This lantern is fully bronze with gilt decor and would be perfect for a hallway or staircase, but also as a chandelier.
The 5 sides have 5 transparent glass windows.
There 2 Light bulbs in the form of faux candlestick.
Lamps in the form of a lantern always look interesting in the interior and create a romantic and mysterious atmosphere.
Beautiful Vintage Lantern...
Category
1960s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Ball Form Swan Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze six arm Ball form Chandelier of superb detail embellished with six gilt bronze arms depicting gilt bronze swans with open wings. This unique chandelier is embellished with a central patinated bronze ball decorated with gilt bronze stars and a central gilt bronze flame. The gilt bronze arms depict swans of superb detail and further adorned with reticulated gilt...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Modern Pendant, 1960s, Textured Glass and Gilt Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine French modernist ceiling light from the 1960s attributed to Maison Arlus. Minimalist gilt brass hardware with a thick and heavily t...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Brass
Art Deco Chandelier Pietro Chiesa Style for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Delicious Art Deco chandelier with scrolled brass terminating in five scallop edged flower form socket cups, supported by finely etched glass. Attributed to Pietro Chiesa style for F...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage Capiz Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's capiz lantern with an interior Edison light.
Measurements:
Height: 25.5"
Diameter: 8.5".
Category
1960s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Resin
Large Italian Glass and Gilt Metal Geometric Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular Italian gilt metal geometric hanging lantern. Comes with extra-long (12 feet) custom chain.
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lantern in Cut Smoky Glass and Polished Gilt Brass
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage 6-sided ceiling lantern or chandelier in cut smoky glass & gilded polished brass.
Decorate your ceiling with this amazing lantern of mid 20th century.
This lantern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ships Port Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical port lantern. Antique lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Rich ruby red lens. Wired with electricity. Polished steel case and brass cap with carry l...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Venini
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass chandelier attributed to Venini.
Our stunning Murano midcentury Murano chandelier is att...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Chain Link Chandeliers
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chain link chandeliers.
Stunning rare pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandeliers, Murano glass pendants or Murano glass lanterns comprised of unusual interlocking hexagonal chain links of slightly frosted glass on a chrome structures. This designer Murano glass...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
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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