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Lanterns For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1970s
Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved painted and giltwood five-panel one-light wall sconces formed as flush mounted half lanterns; recently rewired.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
1920's Caldwell Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell white and brown leaded lantern
Category
1920s American American Classical Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Wonderful Medium Black & Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful medium sized black & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixture with 4 candelabra light cluster, each socket with a max of 40 watts.
Rewired and ready to i...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Paint
Midcentury French Riviera Round Pendant in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely round pendant in bamboo and rattan with Vienna straw wicker shade. This gorgeous French Riviera style chandelier was designed in Italy in the 1970s.
This unique pendant is m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Old Paris Porcelain Lantern Night Light, 1900
By Paris Studio
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Old Paris porcelain lantern night-light, ca.1900. Paris porcelain lantern representing cupid with a garland of flowers. Measures: Height: 18"(46cm), diameter : 5.9"(15cm). Height of ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze Lantern with Beveled Glass, Circa 1910-1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine Antique Bronze Lantern with Beveled Glass, Circa 1910-1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Japanese Buddhist Alter Brass Lantern / Table Lamp / Center Piece
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand forged brass Japanese lantern. Electrified with one 60/watt light
Decorative as table lamp or even as Center piece without the light.
Great detailed and vivid engrave...
Category
20th Century Japanese Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Brass, Vienna Straw Wicker and Glass Square Chandelier Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous chandelier made is solid brass, glass and Vienna straw wicker. This rare light was realized in Italy in the 1950s.
This stunning chandelier features a lovely square shad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal
Bronze lantern from a Chicago Brewery
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze lantern from a Chicago Brewery. Fantastic patina. Multiples available.
Category
1920s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Spectacular Mid-Century Grey and Amber Poliedri Chandelier, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Polyhedral Murano glass chandelier. Rare combination of amber, grey and clear colored poliedri hanging from the metal tiers at several levels.
Ivory painted round s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Japanese Vintage Dragonfly Lantern With Monkey Suspension Hooks
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition
Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern, with a seldom seen double winged "Dragonfly" motif on all four sides of the fire box.
The original dark patina is indicative of its age- and is just the way we like to find them. In Japanese Culture Dragonfly (Tombo) is known as the "victory insect", or kachimushi, because of its hunting prowess and also because it is known to never retreat.
This intriguing lantern is accompanied by two whimsical "monkey...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Italian scrolled foliage wrought iron and stained glass hanging hall lantern with one light interior. Originally candle powered and has be...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and silvered bronze figural chandelier embellished with four figures of soldiers.
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1950's wrought iron lantern with glass insets and 6 interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 25"
Drop: 46" (adjustable)
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Modern Chrome and Glass Orb Lantern by Oscar Torlasco
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Chrome and Glass Orb Lantern by Oscar Torlasco.
This stunning Italian sphere shaped lantern, pendant or chandelier is comprised of chrome with square glass inserts. It...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant Light With Rare Tin Crackle Globe Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design and truly unique Dutch Arts and Crafts pendant.
With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialities, finding an Arts and Crafts pendant as unique as this always makes our heart jump. Every designer knows that getting a truly striking design on paper is very difficult, but finding the right artisans to perfectly execute it is at least as big of a challenge. In this case the maker(s) must have been at the top of their game, because the execution and the finish of this truly beautiful pendant is simply marvelous. Over the many decades the color (or patina) has made this light even more beautiful and this elegant design after more than 100 years still is as appealing as the day it was made. What makes this Arts and Crafts pendant light...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...
Category
Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Brass
Antique French 1950's Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
For sale is a stunning French bronze hall lantern from the 1950s. This antique lantern features three light fittings adorned with circular ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Large and Rare Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, amber colored and great condition Venetian Murano light fixture.
This antique Venetian pendant is not only one of the largest of its kind...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Brass
Vintage Moroccan Multi-Colored Glass Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of handmade gold brass table or hanging lanterns, candle or tea light holder. Beautifully carved in a Moorish style and decorated with multi-color glass in red, green...
Category
1980s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall lantern hand crafted from solid brass with three 40/watt lights each.
Suitable for wet locations, electrified and ready to use.
Beautiful thick beveled glass.
...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant Light with Cathedral Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and finely handcrafted, antique hallway lantern.
This beautifully executed light fixture from the earliest years of the 1900s will look p...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brass Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of brass lanterns with hanging rings and etched glass. Circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lantern Chinoiserie Inspired, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oriental Inspired rattan squared lantern with wicker wire cannage panels. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a squared lantern made of rattan canes with cannage panels and an inner paper lampshade. The chain is made of wicker sticks topped by a wood canopy.
This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area and will add a cool accent wherever you place it.
Perfect to be used in an urban appartment or country side house decoration. It provides a charming light when lit.
Newly wired.
Overall Measurements( including the chain and the canopy ) : 99 cm H x 44 cm W x 44 cm D
Measures of the lantern lampshade: 44 cm W x 44 cm D x 42 cm H ( excluding the chain and canopy)
Rattan Lantern // Rattan Suspension Lamp // Rattan Ceiling Fixture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Modern Hanging Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of large modern hanging lanterns.
Metal frame and a beautiful smoked glass with crackles in the frame (crackles are intentional in frame)....
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Brass Beacon Marine Lanterns with flanking threaded handle lids, protective exterior cages, and original clear Fresnel lenses. Pair of lanterns have been electrified. Stamped...
Category
Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Tronchi Murano Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier or lantern with clear tree trunk shaped Murano glass tubes / Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 12 inches,...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Period Arts & Crafts Iron and Amber Mica Lantern
Located in Denver, CO
Period arts and crafts iron and original amber mica lantern.
Wired with 5 feet of electrical cord, and comes with 3 feet of antique brass chain and bronze canopy.
Arts and Crafts and Prairie Style electric lighting fixtures are unique expressions of craft, creativity, and technology. The elegant lines, rich colors, striking forms, and masterful craftsmanship of these fixtures continue to resonate strongly with twenty-first century audiences. The flowering of Arts and Crafts lighting...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Bronze Nautical Marine wall sconces, or Convoy Lights
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Original marine convoy lights from a ship , original solid bronze cage. porcelain socket for one 60/watt light. Beautiful patina .
Steel Backplate size 5” x3”
Glass compartment is ...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Steel
French Vintage Brass and Cut Clear Glass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French vintage brass and cut clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable pendant lantern features a hexagonal brass and metal frame. Six faces and 12 cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Lantern Shape Pendant Light with Warm Color Amber Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Arts & Crafts pendant light.
If you are looking for the ideal pendant to light up your entrance, landing or small bedroom than this beauty could be perfect for you. This European, early 1900s, Arts and Crafts pendant is beautiful in shape, made of good quality materials only and it is practical in size. This stylish and cool looking, angular pendant...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century green three opaline glasses lantern. Italy 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
This chandelier with three opaline glasses and made from brass and lacquered metal, has been manufactured in Italy during the 50s. Fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. O...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine large bell jar etched grapes and vines blown glass with bronze / brass rim in the neoclassical motif, this beautiful lantern fixtur has 3...
Category
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Palm Frond Chandelier
By Hans Kögl
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Hollywood Regency style five-light gilt metal chandelier with tôle palm fronds and crystal glass decoration. Attributed to Hans Kögl and made in Italy. Original candle covers and c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1920's French Small Opaline Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Opaline glass lanterns with interior light and nickel-plated hardware.
Category
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Hanging Lanterns in Metal and Handmade Glass
Located in COLMAR, FR
A rare set of two matching antique lanterns (pendant lamps). The lanterns have no maker's markings but most likely dates from the early 1900s. Their design is strongly inspired by the Arts and Crafts mouvement (1880-1920). The lanterns have been sourced in Northeastern France.
These antique lanterns are made to be suspended. The structure of the lanterns is made of metal, most likely a copper alloy. The inside is made of slightly amber colored/smokey glass that has been mouth blown into the wrought metal frame in one single piece. When lightened, the light does not only shine through the body of the lantern but also through the small, circular glass sections on the top and on the bottom of the lantern.
The lanterns are sold unwired. There is a hole on the top of each lantern for easy wiring, i.e. fit for a wire with a light socket. They can thus easily be adapted to any voltage (see photo). The lanterns are sold without lighting chains...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Chapman Hurricane Lanterns in Brass & Faux Rams Horn, PAIR
Located in East Hampton, NY
Impressive pair of large scale horn (cast resin faux rams horn) and brass hurricane lanterns with brass rimmed hand blown glass diffusers. The bases turned brass in a Dutch Baroque s...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Elegant Art Deco Pendant with Murano Glass Attr. to Pietro Chiesa 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pendant or lantern with a precious curved etched glass with leave motives . Lyre shape brass frame in excellent vintage condition. The rod height can be shorten on request.
...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Classic Style Lantern , Bronze Finish , English style , Beveled Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good size Lantern made for a Lighting Designer in Los Angeles . All metal body metal finished in a Bronze Finish . Has a Ceiling Canopy of 6" dia . Total drop from Canopy to botto...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
1950s French Modern Pendant, Ribbed Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist French pendant from the 1950s. A slightly conical ribbed glass diffuser is framed by a black lacquered structure with brass details. The glass diffuser has a white casing o...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier with Japanese Geisha in Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier with scrolled arms and leaves and unusual frosted crystal candleholders and central figure in the form of a Japanese geisha, circa 1920.
Total height with the c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Large Pair of Handcrafted Solid Brass Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality pair of wall lantern handcrafted from solid brass with three 40/watt lights each lantern up US code suitable for wet location.
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1920s Caldwell Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s neoclassic Caldwell light fixture with interior light
Category
1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
1940's Italian Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian etched glass lanterns with a 3 lights cluster
Category
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze lantern with glass inset, from Waldorf Hotel.
Category
1920s American Adam Style Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Lantern with Geometric Abstract Art Etched Glass Pattern
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Art Deco Lantern with Geometric Abstract Art Etched Glass Pattern
A rare survivor of an iconic design that just screams of the art deco period
Height: 28 to 48 cm (Full d...
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive ships masthead lantern with original makers badge from William Porters Sons Company, 271 Pearl Street, New York.
The brass lantern with protective cage and Fresnel lens has ...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Neoclassic style gilt bronze lantern with double interior cluster. The body has detailed cast beading and tassel work and bent glass insets.
Measurements
Heigh...
Category
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall lantern hand crafted from solid brass with three 40/watt lights each.
Suitable for wet locations, electrified and ready to use.
Beautiful thick beveled glass.
...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Spanish Gilt Metal Lantern with Textured Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning Spanish gilt metal lantern from the 1960s, boasting exquisite craftsmanship and timeless appeal. This lantern features textured glass, creating a beautiful reflective effe...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Single Wall Hanging Solid Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single quality wall lantern made of solid brass, with three 40/watt lights clear glass, suitable for wet location.
Beautiful patina.
Backplate size : 9”.25 x 4”.
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage Four-Sides Hanging Copper Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage quality handmade solid copper lantern with one up to 100/watt light.
Electrified and ready to light. Beautiful oxidization patina.
Could be used in wet location and indoor.
T...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan globe shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s.
The woven wicker spherical shade of this lamp is accented by rattan detai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
1940's French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt bronze lantern with interior lights
Category
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair Six Light Gilt Iron Lantern Chandeliers Manner Of Giacometti
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Pair Of Six Light Gilt Iron Lanterns / Chandeliers In The Manner Of Alberto Giacometti, In A Hexagonal Form With An Interior Of Alternating Tapering Six Light Candelabra Li...
Category
20th Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Italian Hanging Cloche Lantern, Hand Blown Glass, Mid 20th Century, 2 Available
Located in New Orleans, LA
This simple yet beautiful small Italian cloche lantern features hand blown glass in a classic baluster shape. The mid 20th century piece features bronze scroll work at the top which ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Lantern with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched glass lantern with silver plated bronze fitting.
Category
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Handblown Murano Pink Glass Pendant Light by Seguso, Italy, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pendant light in dust pink colored murano handblown glass surrounded by a gold metal cage by the master Venetian Glass Blower Seguso.
Made in Italy in the 1940s...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Iron
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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