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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Large 20th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large iron lantern from the 1900s. With decorative brackets and a time-worn patina, please note this lantern features a crack to one of the panes o...
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

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Iron

Rare Antique Ceiling Lantern in Gilt Bronze with Glass Panels, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Amazing gilded bronze double light antique hall lantern, the two scrolling light fittings with circular reeded bobeche drip pans, surrounded by se...
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1920s Baroque Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, powder colored and great condition Venetian light fixture. This Midcentury Venetian pendant is not only the largest of it's kind we ever had the pleasure of offering, it also is in exceptional condition. We have completely rewired it for safe and immediate usage in the US as well and we also have cleaned all the mouth blown glass both inside and out. The truly thick and amber colored glass is perfectly and symmetrically blown into the hand-knotted metal frame and the result is an absolute joy to look at. The amber color, is not transparent. This, what we call, rustic style pendant is hand-crafted in the exact same way and it has the same design as others, but in the proces something was done to the glass which has created a non-transparent, almost sugar coated surface. It is truly beautiful and other than with the transparent ones, it does not throw shade patterns on your walls and ceiling. It actually makes this stylish Venetian rarity much 'calmer' and atmospheric. The size and shape of this amazing work of Italian lighting fixture...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Italian Pietro Chiesa Style Lantern, 1940s
Located in Nice, FR
Italian Pietro Chiesa lantern style, 1940s, art deco period, sandblasted glass in decor. For its age, no broken parts, everything is original Ribbed glass cabochons with three bulb...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

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Art Glass

Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bow lantern from a yacht. Marine lantern with three lenses, clear, port, and starboard. This is a rare piece from the early twentieth century. Vented top and carry ring. With o...
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1950s European Vintage Lanterns

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Brass

Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice antique nautical boat lantern with clear convex main lens and red and green bullseye lenses. With oil tank, burner and wick inside. Vented top with carry loop. Hinged rear door. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fabulous antique ship lantern...
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1950s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

One of Ten Peill & Putzler Large Biomorphic Clear Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of ten (rare to find in such a quantity) beautiful mid-century designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Aluminum, Chrome

Early 20th Century Copper Nautical Porch Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century copper nautical lantern with amber glass. Caged fixture with an open copper ring at the bottom, which unscrews to provide access to the light bulb. Cage is a darke...
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Early 20th Century American Country Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Set of Three Midcentury Spanish Wrought Iron Pierced Copper Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three craftsman style wrought iron wall sconces with hand-hammered copper detailing, pierced details on the shades for light projection, Spain, 1950s. All 3 pieces in very g...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Lanterns

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Wrought Iron, Copper

Amber Blown Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s Italian Amber blown glass lantern with iron work and an interior light. Measurements: Drop: 21" Diameter: 10".
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1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s French Gas Lamp Metal with Glass.
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Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Brass Lantern Pendant Light Textured Glass
Located in New York, NY
Cleaned and restored early 20th century Arts & Crafts pendant light in a lantern design. Features clear textured glass shades and a matching square ceiling canopy...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door. Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top. An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals. Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them. Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice. Only one. Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of Brass yacht lanterns with highly polished and lacquered finish. Vented tops with carry rings. Oil Burners inside. With red and blue Fresnel Lenses, manufactured by Perkins. ...
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1960s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Cast Brass Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
Portuguese Cast Brass Lantern. Mid-20th century nicely cast brass with original patina highlighting the Italianate design. Solid Brass. A domed top...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C Vertigris Patina Bronze Exterior Foyer Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century bronze Art Deco exterior ceiling lantern. Great for a foyer. Features seeded glass and a four tiered hexagon shaped matchin...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lanterns

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Bronze

Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional Yacht lantern with large red, blue, and clear bullseye lenses. Highly polished and lacquered case. Vented top and carry rings. Hinged door to rear. Oil burner in place. T...
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1950s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French 19th/20th Century Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and Rare Whimsical French 19th/20th century Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze and Patinated Bronze Figural Seven-Light Chandelier. The with frosted glass flame shades centered with a f...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

Patinated Brass Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Lantern, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau lantern. Striking English design from the 1900s. Patinated brass frame and chain with original and very rare etched glass shade. This w...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chandelier in brass and glass with fittings for six lights, suspended from a brass rod and conical canopy. This piece is attributed to Fontana Arte designed by ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 3X table lamp. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram. Hand-made form by Ozeki ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Rattan Cylinder Pendant Light or Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s-1960s A cool handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamp with wicker details to difusse the lightt. This e...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Boat Lantern with Red and Blue Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a yacht by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn New York. Fitted with original burner. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Vented top and carry ring. Weig...
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1950s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Pendant Light Fixture w. Octagonal Satinated & Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful Art Glass pendant from the heydays of the European Art Deco era. In our view this rare Art Deco pendant with its wonderful color and geometrically rounded desig...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Nickel, Brass

English Midcentury Four-Light Lantern with Silver Color and Petite Spheres
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Midcentury metal four-light lantern with silver color, scrolling accents and glass panels. Introduce an elegant statement to your interiors with this English Midcentury me...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Mid-Century Three-Light Nickel Finish Hall Lanterns with Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage English metal lanterns from the mid 20th century, with nickel finish, three lights and glass body. Created in England during the third quarter of the 20th century, this pair of hall...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Art Deco Period Forged Iron Chandelier / Hall way Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant Art Deco chandelier or hall lamp. Made of refined patinated forged iron. With a satined glass shades. The lamp is rewired, it has one new E27 bulb holder. Made in France, ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

1940s Metal & Glass Lantern Attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in Schoorl, NL
One of our colleagues favorite lanterns. Great decorative gilted metal and crystal glass work. The stem covered with glass tubes with relief. Every ...
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Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver-inlaid brass Art Deco serpent candle holders Continental, c.1920 Height 32/34cm, width 9cm, depth 30cm Dating to the time of...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Brass

Patinated Brass Arts & Crafts Lantern, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts lantern. Striking English design from the 1900s. Original patinated brass frame and ceiling top with original cut glass shade. Rewired with one ori...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Copper Ships Stern Lantern By English Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished copper and brass trimmed ships lantern with glass lens, Brass "Stern" badge, burner with porcelain burner and reflector. Brass makers badge is engraved John Lilley an...
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1950s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Midcentury Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1960s Moroccan lanterns with four interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 31" Diameter: 18".
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Spherical Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury bamboo and rattan spherical chandelier in Cote d'Azur style. This wonderful item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This gorgeous pendant features a spherical shape made by a spiral of curved rattan and an elegant rattan chain. The beautiful original E27 light socket is made in brass and white ceramic. This chandelier is perfect for a midcentury living room or a kitchen with a French maritime...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Late Arts and Crafts, Early Art Deco Bronze, Brass & Beveled Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and highly stylish antique entry hall lantern / pendant. Having been specialised in selling antique light fixtures for over 20 years we love to keep finding amazing fixtures that we have never seen before. This marvelously hand-crafted brass and transparent glass (all beveled) hallway pendant is another one of those rare finds off which we immediately knew we had to have it. There are so many interiors in which this antique pendant will look perfect that we have no doubt it will soon be gracing someones home again. Apart from the open design and the beautiful and durable materials this wonderful pendant light also stands out, because of the many, transparent and beveled glass panels in their perfect brass frames. Finding this rare light was a treat, but for all 36 glass 'windows' to have stood the test of 100 years time without any cracks is just amazing. The outside is a hexagonal design, but the 'base' and 'top' of this pendant are open and decorated with flowing bronze elements that make this work of lighting art even more beautiful. This classy and timeless pendant with its marvelous patina can be used and enjoyed in all sorts of rooms and interiors, but to us this is the ideal entry hall, landing or stairwell pendant...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Iron Candle Lantern Mid Century Huge 30 Pounds
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Huge Mid-Century Iron Candle Lantern Can rest on a table or hang and comes with original wavy blown g...
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Mid-20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Metal

19th Century Amsterdam Bronze First-Class Ship's Lantern
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Amsterdam bronze first-class ship's Lantern.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Retrofitted Kerosene Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Vintage metal kerosene lantern with central glass shade retrofitted for electrified home use.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Style Gilt Metal Three-Light Lantern with Subtle Scrolling Effects
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Midcentury Continental Art Nouveau style gilt metal lantern with three lights. Immerse your space in the classic elegance of the Art Nou...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze 90 year old lantern find with all hanging bells intact. This trapezoidal roof shaped hand cast bronze lan...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model K. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Pair of Lanterns in the Style of Jeane Royere, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese metal ship's navigation stern light from the mid 20th century, made by Nippon Sento Co, ltd, with oxidized patina. Created in Japan during the mid 20th century, this stern...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Metal

Two Small White Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Metal Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a pair of small Pagoda style faux bamboo white painted metal lanterns. Each Chinoiserie lantern has gold color glass beads and clear glass rods decorating the four flat open...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Lantern, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Lantern  We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

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Iron

Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Beautiful near mint grade "Blue Bird" lantern in original vibrant hand painted colors This rare lantern is handsomely rendered in blue, white...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930, Art Deco, Falta Medida
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Lanterns  We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

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Iron

Italian Suspension Light, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Italian suspension light from the 1950s. The glass diffuser, which is enameled with a white pinstripe decor and black rim, is suspended by wires which lead into a three-pronged ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1960s Veca Attributable Three-Light Lantern.Chrome Frame and Smoky Gray Crystals
By VECA
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful vintage three-light ceiling lantern from the late 1960s in the style of Veca. The frame is made of chrome-plated metal on which are mounted 15 smoky grey crystal plates. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

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Crystal, Chrome

Awesome Venetian Murano Pendant Light w. Mouth Blown Bluish Green Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful color and practical size Italian fixture with mouth blown glass in a wrought iron frame. If you are looking for a rare and truly stylish Murano light fixture to grace y...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Meteorite Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ships “not under command” lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with brass badges. Copper hoisting handle. Polished and lacquered. Wired for home use. Remnan...
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1930s Vintage Lanterns

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Copper

Limburg One of Three Large Brass Iron & Clear Glass Round Pendant Lights C.1965
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of three refurbished, beautifully designed and crafted, octagonally shaped and multi-faceted clear glass and brass midcentury pendant...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Rattan Globe Pendant Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan ball shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s. This suspension features an spherical lampshade made of double twist rattan canes. It hangs from a chain with wicker links topped by a brass canopy. The length of the chain can be cut in case you would like to make it shorter. This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area or bedroom and will add a fresh and modern accent to any ambiance. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment. It provides a charming light when lit choosing white bulbs...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality big swiveling "Globe" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art. Its rare design is unique...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Crystal Glass Globe and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very fine and decorative bras chandelier featuring central cut crystal globe. 8-light, France, circa 1930. The light requires eight single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) L...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Modern Wicker Wire Rattan Pendant Hanging Lights with Glass Accent, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamps / lanterns with textured glass rhombus, Italy, 1950s-1960s. The woven wicker conic shades of these lamps are accen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Adorable and very rare candle holder, L163 candle holder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd from the 1950s. The base is in white glass with a brass candle holder. The lampshade is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Japanese Owl Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a tapper candle within its base area. Owl's body is beautifully desig...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Set of French Gilt Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five of circa 1920s French iron lanterns with gilt details and six interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum Drop: 36" Diameter: 17.5".
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1960s French Vintage Lanterns

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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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