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Rare Arts & Crafts Patinated Bronze & Uranium (Vaseline) Glass Pendant / Lantern
Rare Arts & Crafts Patinated Bronze & Uranium (Vaseline) Glass Pendant / Lantern

Rare Arts & Crafts Patinated Bronze & Uranium (Vaseline) Glass Pendant / Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and all handcrafted light fixture of perfect design and proportions. If you are looking for an early 1900s, stylish and top quality crafted light to grace your entry hall, land...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

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

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

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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

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

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

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

Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Gas Lamp
Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Gas Lamp

Antique English 19th Century Copper Wall Hanging Gas Lamp

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique English copper wall hanging gas lamp dating back to the 19th century. This Georgian style glazed lamp with a beautiful verdigris aged patina would suit an indoor or outdoo...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern
Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern

Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

Graceful and all handcrafted antique light fixture. This early Arts & Crafts pendant has an aesthetic beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. It has the most pleasin...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Pair of Solid Brass Wall Lantern

Pair of Solid Brass Wall Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant pair of wall lantern hand crafted from brass with three 40/watt light each. Suitable for wet locations, electrified and ready to use . Beautiful decorative pair of lantern indoor...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Antique French Ball Form Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Antique French Ball Form Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Antique French Ball Form Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large and superb Hollywood Regency antique French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier of ball form. The chandelier is structured around a central cut crystal sphere, deeply faceted ...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s
Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s

Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Revival Hand Forged Wall Hanging Lantern / Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron Sculptural gilt iron wall sconce / lantern with amber blown glass cylinder lampshade, Spain, 1940s This spanish hanging...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Art Nouveau Oil Lamp in Brass & Green, Matador Brenner, Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Oil Lamp in Brass & Green, Matador Brenner, Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Oil Lamp in Brass & Green, Matador Brenner, Early 20th Century

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful Art Nouveau oil or kerosene lamp combining pale green elements, decorative brass fittings and an elaborately ornamented glass shade. The slender, shaped stem supports a r...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940

Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere designed by Carlo Scarpa, 1940. Excellent original condition. One E27 Light bulb 60 Watt.  

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Large Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern Chandelier / 34” H x 21” W
Large Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern Chandelier / 34” H x 21” W

Large Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern Chandelier / 34” H x 21” W

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your space with this exceptional, oversized vintage hanging lantern. Crafted from solid brass, this statement piece features a striking, beautiful verdigris patina that highl...

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20th Century American 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

Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Eagle Chandelier
Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Eagle Chandelier

Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Eagle Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Multi-light Chandelier. The chandelier features a circular patinated bronze body of wide, tapering form, suspended by four elaborate reticulated gilt...

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20th Century French Empire 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

18th Century Style Louis XV Lantern with Six Lights in antique bronze finish
18th Century Style Louis XV Lantern with Six Lights in antique bronze finish

18th Century Style Louis XV Lantern with Six Lights in antique bronze finish

By OMBRES ET FACETTES

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF

This eight-sided lantern is a reinterpretation of the domestic models that were very popular in the mid-18th century. Indeed, reserved for a utilitarian use under Louis XIV, the lant...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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

Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light
Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light

Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light

Located in London, GB

Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light Converted for inside display on a wooden base, originally its likely this light would have been from a matched pair of sorts and placed exte...

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1920s British Late Victorian 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

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

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

Set of 3 Large Vintage Middle Eastern Lanterns. Sold Individually.
Set of 3 Large Vintage Middle Eastern Lanterns. Sold Individually.

Set of 3 Large Vintage Middle Eastern Lanterns. Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 3, 1960's Moroccan metal lanterns with glass panels. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 34" Diameter: 20"

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1960s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Bronze Lantern
Large Antique Bronze Lantern

Large Antique Bronze Lantern

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large antique bronze lantern, sourced from Soane, London. This impressive light fitting is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this lantern is ...

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Early 20th Century English Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Large Swedish Candle Lantern, Pine, Circa 1900
Antique Large Swedish Candle Lantern, Pine, Circa 1900

Antique Large Swedish Candle Lantern, Pine, Circa 1900

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large Primitive Swedish Candle Lamp. Original wire hanging loop, one glass panel is liftable to light and extinguish the candle. Sweden, Circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Lanterns

Materials

Pine

Set of Molded Mirrored Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Molded Mirrored Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Molded Mirrored Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of seven circa 1960s midcentury Swedish lantern-shaped molded mirrored glass fixture with interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter 12" Drop 20".

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1960s Swedish Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Mercury Glass

Set of Silver Plated Lanterns.Sold Individually
Set of Silver Plated Lanterns.Sold Individually

Set of Silver Plated Lanterns.Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 circa 1920's English silver-plated lantern with original finish. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum Drop: 30" Diameter: 14"

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern
Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern

Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add nautical charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern. Crafted from polished brass, this lantern features a classic maritime design, complete with a stu...

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Mid-20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

1950's Italian Bent Glass Shade Pendant Lantern
1950's Italian Bent Glass Shade Pendant Lantern

1950's Italian Bent Glass Shade Pendant Lantern

Located in Hanover, MA

Perfect for an entrance hallway or powder room, this 1950's Italian chandelier has three curved glass shades in asymmetrical zig-zag form.

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1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass
A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass

A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare early 20th Century finely cast gilded bronze hall hanging lantern. This exceptional piece is after the Versailles model, of hexagonal and cage form with beautiful bevell...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Hall Lantern, Patinated Brass Frame, Etched Glass Shade
Art Nouveau Hall Lantern, Patinated Brass Frame, Etched Glass Shade

Art Nouveau Hall Lantern, Patinated Brass Frame, Etched Glass Shade

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau hall lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original patinated brass frame with original etched glass shade. Rewired with one original socket fo...

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Single Monumental Art Deco Style Verdigris Copper & Brass Wall Lantern
Single Monumental Art Deco Style Verdigris Copper & Brass Wall Lantern

Single Monumental Art Deco Style Verdigris Copper & Brass Wall Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your home’s exterior with this exceptional single vintage, oversized wall-mounted lantern . This lantern is a masterclass in architectural geometry, blending Art Deco verti...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

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 Smoke Glass Lantern
Vintage Smoke Glass Lantern

Vintage Smoke Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian glass lantern interior light. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Present drop: 22.5" Diameter: 10"

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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Beveled Glass and Brass Italian Pendant Light, Fontana Arte Style, 1950s
Beveled Glass and Brass Italian Pendant Light, Fontana Arte Style, 1950s

Beveled Glass and Brass Italian Pendant Light, Fontana Arte Style, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Fabulous pendant in beveled glass and brass. This gorgeous piece was designed in the 1950s and is attributed to Fontana Arte. This marvelous pendant consist in a brass structure t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal

"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1970s
"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1970s

"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1970s

By Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi

Located in bruxelles, BE

Ceiling light with fabric fringes designed by Mariyo Yagi. Stamped Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi. Wear due to time and age. 

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Green Blown Glass Lantern
Green Blown Glass Lantern

Green Blown Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian blown green glass lantern with 1 interior light. Measurements: Minimum drop: 17 " Diameter: 11" 

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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Palatial French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Lantern
Palatial French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Lantern

Palatial French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Large and Palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze and panelled bevelled glass "Versailles" style single grand hall hanging lantern. The elongated and wide body sur...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Blown Glass Murano Lantern
Blown Glass Murano Lantern

Blown Glass Murano Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A  circa 1920's blown Murano glass lantern with iron-work frame and interior light. Measurements: Drop: 18" Diameter: 10"

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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century French Style Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern
Mid-20th Century French Style Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern

Mid-20th Century French Style Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern

Located in Barntrup, DE

French-style Neoclassical lantern in patinated brass and glass, three-light suspended fixture. A refined mid-20th-century lantern in the French Neoclassical style, crafted in patina...

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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1930s Chinese Export Lanterns, Hand-Cast Iron, Longevity Design
1930s Chinese Export Lanterns, Hand-Cast Iron, Longevity Design

1930s Chinese Export Lanterns, Hand-Cast Iron, Longevity Design

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Pair -first we have seen Unusual find. One pair (2) "Longevity" calligraphy lanterns in the form of human effigies A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall Chinese export hand cast lanterns with attractive longevity and mystical "human effigy...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

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.

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.