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Antique Venetian Citrine Glass and Wrought Iron Lantern, Circa 1920
Antique Venetian Citrine Glass and Wrought Iron Lantern, Circa 1920

Antique Venetian Citrine Glass and Wrought Iron Lantern, Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

A superb antique Venetian lantern, circa 1920, featuring a richly textured hand-blown glass body in a luminous citrine hue, enclosed within its original hand-forged iron framework. ...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendant Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendant Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930

Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendant Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Wonderful and rare ball pendant from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globe with beautifuly elaborate brass ...

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain
Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted, beveled glass holding lantern with the original and unique triangle elements chain. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Cr...

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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair of Spanish Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Pair of Spanish Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s

Pair of Spanish Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool pair of handcrafted rattan conical ceiling suspension lamps. Spain, 1960s These rattan lanterns have an eye-catching design featuring a...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech

Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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

Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Hanover, MA

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

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Set of Antique Venetian Lanterns with Glass Insets, Sold Individually
Set of Antique Venetian Lanterns with Glass Insets, Sold Individually

Set of Antique Venetian Lanterns with Glass Insets, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1920s Italian metal lanterns with glass insets. Sold individually. Measurements: Height 30" Diameter 15".

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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Single Handcrafted bronze and Brass Garden Candle Lantern
Single Handcrafted bronze and Brass Garden Candle Lantern

Single Handcrafted bronze and Brass Garden Candle Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful of handcrafted lantern made of happy, solid bronze and brass exceptional quality and design workmanship, large space inside for three candles one door opening, bevelled gla...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Spanish Modernist Pendant Lamp in Beige, Orange and Brown Macrame
Spanish Modernist Pendant Lamp in Beige, Orange and Brown Macrame

Spanish Modernist Pendant Lamp in Beige, Orange and Brown Macrame

Located in Barcelona, ES

A funny Bohemian hand knotted macramé suspension lamp with colorful circles accenting the bottom. Spain, 1960s-1970s. This handcrafted chandelier features a lampshade made of hand knotted macrame acrylic cord. The shade hangs from chain with round rattan links and it is finished with a brass canopy on the top. The length of the chain could be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. This hanging light would be a nice Bohemian addition placed over a kitchen's table or a dining area in a beach house, country house or urban apparment. Also lovely to add a funny accent placed as bedroom chandelier...

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20th Century Spanish Bohemian Lanterns

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Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic

Pair Italian LXIV Period Hexagonal Brass Lanterns, 1st half 18th century
Pair Italian LXIV Period Hexagonal Brass Lanterns, 1st half 18th century

Pair Italian LXIV Period Hexagonal Brass Lanterns, 1st half 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

these elaborately constructed lanterns are hexagonal and have a number of decorative features with graduated bases, brass overlay in patterns on the glass sides, 3 sides with decorat...

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1730s Italian Louis XIV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Early-20th Century Bronze Photophores
Pair of Early-20th Century Bronze Photophores

Pair of Early-20th Century Bronze Photophores

Located in New York, NY

A pair of photophores having an upturned glass shade resting upon a bronze pillared stem with brass accents along the top and base, circa 1920s.

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Early 20th Century European Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Samuel Yellin Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern
Samuel Yellin Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern

Samuel Yellin Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) wrought iron 6 sided hanging lantern with military motifs and glass panels (attributed to: SAMUEL YELLIN)

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Crystal Silvered Bronze Frame Nine-Light Chandelier
French Art Deco Crystal Silvered Bronze Frame Nine-Light Chandelier

French Art Deco Crystal Silvered Bronze Frame Nine-Light Chandelier

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A Fine Art Deco faceted crystal sac-de-pearl chandelier with silvered bronze frame surrounded by long cut crystal hangings, all crystals hand knotted, France circa 1920-1930. This wo...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Brass

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp or Lantern With Faceted Glass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp or Lantern With Faceted Glass

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp or Lantern With Faceted Glass

Located in München, BY

Antique pendant lamp / lantern with faceted glass shade. Suspension, chain and canopy made of brass. Made in the first half of the 20th century. Good decorative vintage condition. T...

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Brass

Chinese Carved Hardwood Three Light Lantern With Dragon Detail
Chinese Carved Hardwood Three Light Lantern With Dragon Detail

Chinese Carved Hardwood Three Light Lantern With Dragon Detail

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A hexagonal Chinese hardwood three light lantern, showcasing intricate open fretwork panels on all six sides. Each panel is finely carved with a small open design, allowing light to ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Hardwood

Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Cylindrical Glass Entry Hall Pendant Lantern ca 1910
Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Cylindrical Glass Entry Hall Pendant Lantern ca 1910

Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Cylindrical Glass Entry Hall Pendant Lantern ca 1910

Located in Lisse, NL

All-Original Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Pendant Light, circa 1910. All-Original Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Pendant Light, circa 1910 If you are looking for...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Wire, Bronze

Forged Iron Lantern, Atrrb. Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s
Forged Iron Lantern, Atrrb. Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s

Forged Iron Lantern, Atrrb. Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s

By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Lantern, attributed to Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s. Forged iron frame, colored glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Exquisite Pair of Large Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns – Verdigris Patina
Exquisite Pair of Large Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns – Verdigris Patina

Exquisite Pair of Large Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns – Verdigris Patina

Located in Delray Beach, FL

exceptional pair of solid brass wall lanterns. substantial, high-quality architectural pieces featuring a timeless hexagonal design. Their most striking feature is the beautiful verd...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Limburg One of Three Large Brass Iron & Clear Glass Round Pendant Lights C.1965
Limburg One of Three Large Brass Iron & Clear Glass Round Pendant Lights C.1965

Limburg One of Three Large Brass Iron & Clear Glass Round Pendant Lights C.1965

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

One of a set of three refurbished, beautifully designed and crafted, round shaped and multi-faceted clear glass and brass midcentury pendant lights designed by renowned Mid-Century S...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Antique Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Antique Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's etched glass lanterns with neoclassic silver plated bodies with 4 candelabra lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Present drop: 33.5" Diameter: 18"(widest p...

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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Silver Plate

Lantern art deco with orig. old cut glass shade vienna around 1920s
Lantern art deco with orig. old cut glass shade vienna around 1920s

Lantern art deco with orig. old cut glass shade vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Lantern art deco with orig. old cut glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early 1900 Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Lantern / Pendant with Stained Glass
Early 1900 Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Lantern / Pendant with Stained Glass

Early 1900 Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Lantern / Pendant with Stained Glass

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and huge wrought iron pendant with stained glass. This beautiful and organic design pendant is in excellent and good working condition. If you are a lover of the Jugendsti...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Large
Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Large

Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Large

Located in Westwood, NJ

The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid zinc finish finials and acanthus top. The...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Vintage Large Brass Bronze Glass Edwardian Hexagon Lantern Fixture
Wonderful Vintage Large Brass Bronze Glass Edwardian Hexagon Lantern Fixture

Wonderful Vintage Large Brass Bronze Glass Edwardian Hexagon Lantern Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Extremely Large Vintage Brass / Bronze Regency 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Neoclassical Hexagon Shaped Fixture Having Glass Panels Inset And Finished With Finials In The T...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

"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 Mariyo Yagi, Sirrah

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

Handcrafted Brass Wall Lanterns, Art Glass Sides, USA, 21st Century
Handcrafted Brass Wall Lanterns, Art Glass Sides, USA, 21st Century

Handcrafted Brass Wall Lanterns, Art Glass Sides, USA, 21st Century

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of wall lantern made of solid brass, exceptional quality workmanship, four side of art glass , electrified with one 60/watt light each, great patina . Suitable for we...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Murano Pink and Gold Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Murano Pink and Gold Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

Murano Pink and Gold Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Fantastic and exciting Murano chandelier, with an entirely innovative and very elegant design. Design of a rose. The Murano chandelier is composed of a metal structure and a series ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique French Chinoiserie Style Ormolu and Chinese Porcelain Chandelier
Antique French Chinoiserie Style Ormolu and Chinese Porcelain Chandelier

Antique French Chinoiserie Style Ormolu and Chinese Porcelain Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A unique antique French Chinoiserie style chandelier composed of ormolu mounts and Chinese porcelain elements. The chandelier is suspended by four ormolu supports connected with porc...

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Painted and Giltwood Six Sided Lantern
Painted and Giltwood Six Sided Lantern

Painted and Giltwood Six Sided Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Painted and giltwood six-sided lantern. Three lights.

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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Wood

Eden Firenze wall lantern with arm
Eden Firenze wall lantern with arm

Eden Firenze wall lantern with arm

Located in Firenze, FI

Elevate your home décor with our brass wall light lantern with arm, featuring a brass structure and glass panels. Crafted with high-quality materials, this wall lantern exudes luxury...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Street Lamps with Rococo Lanterns
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Street Lamps with Rococo Lanterns

Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Street Lamps with Rococo Lanterns

Located in Nottingham, GB

A magnificent pair of French Rococo Revival street lamps, conceived as grand architectural features for a prestigious entrance, estate, or public space. Each lamp features an except...

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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

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

Hand Carved Wooden and Yellow Glass One-Light Lantern
Hand Carved Wooden and Yellow Glass One-Light Lantern

Hand Carved Wooden and Yellow Glass One-Light Lantern

Located in Barntrup, DE

This exquisite, hand-carved wooden lantern features yellow glass and originates from Belgium, circa the 1960s. Its masterful details include intricately carved acanthus leaves and fo...

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1960s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Small Pair of Vintage Square Copper and Brass Ceiling Lanterns 13”.5 x 6”
Small Pair of Vintage Square Copper and Brass Ceiling Lanterns 13”.5 x 6”

Small Pair of Vintage Square Copper and Brass Ceiling Lanterns 13”.5 x 6”

Located in Delray Beach, FL

a touch of classic charm and enduring craftsmanship with this exquisite pair of vintage small ceiling lanterns. Crafted from rich copper and accented with solid brass detailing, th...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Gilt Neoclassic Lantern
Vintage Gilt Neoclassic Lantern

Vintage Gilt Neoclassic Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Neoclassic style English bronze lantern Measurements: Height of body: 40" Minimum drop: 43" Length/width: 13" square

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1950s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Pair Black Gold Trim Tole Pagoda Chinoiserie Lanterns Chandeliers
Wonderful Pair Black Gold Trim Tole Pagoda Chinoiserie Lanterns Chandeliers

Wonderful Pair Black Gold Trim Tole Pagoda Chinoiserie Lanterns Chandeliers

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Pair Of Black & Gold Trim Tole 4 Panel Pagoda Chinoiserie Form Lantern Light Fixtures Each With 4 Rewired Candelabra Sockets, These Chandeliers Come With Chain And Canop...

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939

Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Pair of hand blown Opaline glass ball pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939. One porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W. Meas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A very impressive and palatial late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty four light basket chandelier The large sunburst corona above a reticulated pierced crown adorned with...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern
Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern

Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant / chandelier patinated in black, France, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan ver...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

Italian Blue Glass Lantern
Italian Blue Glass Lantern

Italian Blue Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian light fixture. Measurements: Drop: 19" Diameter: 12"

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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large Iron Lanterns with Four Lights and Architectural Design
Pair of Large Iron Lanterns with Four Lights and Architectural Design

Pair of Large Iron Lanterns with Four Lights and Architectural Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking pair of large-scale iron lanterns, newly made and designed with clean, architectural lines. Each lantern features a bold geometric frame with a peaked roof, creating a str...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

English Globe light Fixture
English Globe light Fixture

English Globe light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 English etched globe light fixture with an interior Edison light. Measurements: Present drop: 28.5" Height of body: 16" Diameter: 12.5"

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1920s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Lantern, Metal & Glass, Morocco, 1970
Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Lantern, Metal & Glass, Morocco, 1970

Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Lantern, Metal & Glass, Morocco, 1970

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bottom ...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Early 20th-Century French Iron Lanterns
Set of Four Early 20th-Century French Iron Lanterns

Set of Four Early 20th-Century French Iron Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming set of four early 20th-century French iron lanterns, each crafted with a whimsical, turret-like silhouette that recalls the architecture of storybook towers. The conical t...

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Custom Wrought Iron and Gilt Lantern Pendants by Miamar Home
Pair of Custom Wrought Iron and Gilt Lantern Pendants by Miamar Home

Pair of Custom Wrought Iron and Gilt Lantern Pendants by Miamar Home

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of handcrafted wrought iron lanterns, custom made for Miamar Home, combining Old World European form with refined decorative detailing. Each lantern is constructed in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Neoclassic Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern, first quarter 20th century
Italian Neoclassic Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern, first quarter 20th century

Italian Neoclassic Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern, first quarter 20th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

this unique lantern, early 20th century but possibly earlier, retains its original beveled glass panels, the top with impressed crenellated detail, the tapering hexagonal body with s...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Tin

English Leaded Glass Lantern
English Leaded Glass Lantern

English Leaded Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English lantern with interior light. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 13".

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1920s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

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.