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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

French Louis XV Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass 'Crystal' Ten-Light Chandelier
French Louis XV Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass 'Crystal' Ten-Light Chandelier

French Louis XV Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass 'Crystal' Ten-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Louis XV style gilt-metal and cut-glass ten-light chandelier. The caged body surmounted with ten scrolled candle-arms, each fitted with molded glass wax-holders, with two in...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique 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

Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass
Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass

Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass

Located in Hamburg, DE

Heavy wrought iron lantern from the early 20th century. an impressive object and a functional light source at the same time. The design is inspired by the british arts and crafts mo...

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Early 20th Century 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

"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

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

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".

Category

1920s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

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

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

Italian Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Chandelier
Italian Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Chandelier

Italian Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

An elegant Italian brass gilt chandelier, in the early 20th century. Diameter:60 cm. Height:90 cm.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Brass

"Versailles" Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
"Versailles" Style Gilt Bronze Lantern

"Versailles" Style Gilt Bronze Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Versailles" gilt bronze hall fixture. The canopied support featuring a crown with "Fleur de Lis". The body frame with beveled glass panels, decorated with Atlantes, shells, lions ma...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gothic Medieval Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass, Porch or Hallway Lantern
Antique Gothic Medieval Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass, Porch or Hallway Lantern

Antique Gothic Medieval Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass, Porch or Hallway Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare hand-crafted architectural lantern, early 1900. This is one of those lanterns that immediately stands out. A hand-crafted architectural pendant from the 1910-20, with a presenc...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Silver Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Silver Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Silver Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's English, Neoclassic Style silver-plated lanterns with glass insets. Sold individually. Measurements Current drop: 60" Diameter: 28"

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1950s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Alabaster Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Three Alabaster Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Three Alabaster Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three French, 1950s globe lanterns with nickel plated chains, four interior lights. Measurements: Diameter 15" Drop 24"

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1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassic Cut Glass Lantern
Neoclassic Cut Glass Lantern

Neoclassic Cut Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 French lantern with original patina and 3 candelabra (E12) base lights. Measurements: Drop: 30" Min. drop: 26" Diameter: 12.25"

Category

1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Anna Karlin Lantern Pendant - Short
Anna Karlin Lantern Pendant - Short

Anna Karlin Lantern Pendant - Short

By Anna Karlin

Located in New York, NY

The Lantern pendant presents a finely balanced form with a hand-finished antique brass patina accompanied by a frosted glass diffuser. The Lantern...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

French Molded Glass Lantern
French Molded Glass Lantern

French Molded Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940's French molded glass lantern with interior light and bronze details. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 16" (minimum) ...

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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Arts & Crafts Handcrafted Copper & Green Stained Glass Circular Pendant Lantern
Arts & Crafts Handcrafted Copper & Green Stained Glass Circular Pendant Lantern

Arts & Crafts Handcrafted Copper & Green Stained Glass Circular Pendant Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and all handcrafted, round pendant light / fixture. If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall, landing or bedroom then thi...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Elegant 20th Century French Gilt Brass Lantern with Curved Detailing
Elegant 20th Century French Gilt Brass Lantern with Curved Detailing

Elegant 20th Century French Gilt Brass Lantern with Curved Detailing

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined early 20th-century French lantern showcases masterful craftsmanship with its gracefully curved gilt brass frame and neoclassical design. The cylindrical body is encased ...

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20th Century African Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lantern Vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Lantern Vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Lantern Vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco lantern vienna around 1920s Cut Glasses Brass polished and stove enamelled.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Midcentury Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Gold Painted Metal Frame Lantern, 1940s
Midcentury Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Gold Painted Metal Frame Lantern, 1940s

Midcentury Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Gold Painted Metal Frame Lantern, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Incredible Venetian lantern in blown glass perfectly and symmetrically in the golden wrought iron structure. This exceptional piece was designed in Italy in the 1940s. This chandelier is incredible for the accuracy in the decoration of the iron structure and for the exclusive Murano glass body, and it seems to be bound by the iron structure. The piece is in excellent vintage condition and the glass is very smooth. An iconic pendant light...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones
Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones

Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern

French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming French, early 20th century, Louis XIV style gilt bronze and gilt metal molded glass "Versailles" Style three-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated blown glass body sur...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Large English Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Large English Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Large English Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large circa 1960's foliage/floral etched glass lanterns with a cluster of 6 candelabra lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Glass size:  18" diameter, 23" height Total...

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1960s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants Lights / Hanging Lamps in White Patina, 1960
Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants Lights / Hanging Lamps in White Patina, 1960

Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants Lights / Hanging Lamps in White Patina, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

White Painted Rattan Bell Pendants / Lanterns, Pair __________________________________________________________ Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamps with bell shaped shades, Spai...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Lantern Pair of Ceiling Lamps Murano Mazzega Design 1970 White Transparent Glass
Lantern Pair of Ceiling Lamps Murano Mazzega Design 1970 White Transparent Glass

Lantern Pair of Ceiling Lamps Murano Mazzega Design 1970 White Transparent Glass

By Mazzega

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Lantern pair of ceiling lamps Murano Mazzega design 1970s white transparent glass. 1 light bulb E27 max 80 watt each.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Bronze Foliage Lantern with Glass Inset
Vintage Bronze Foliage Lantern with Glass Inset

Vintage Bronze Foliage Lantern with Glass Inset

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 Italian bronze lantern with painted finish. 3 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 36" Diameter: 21"

Category

1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Outdoor Metal Moroccan Hurricane Candle Lantern
Large Outdoor Metal Moroccan Hurricane Candle Lantern

Large Outdoor Metal Moroccan Hurricane Candle Lantern

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large outdoor vintage Moroccan metal candle lantern. Hurricane Kasbah shaped candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut and hammered, opening in front for use with pillar candles. The lantern has a small door to access the inside. Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface, as a sconce on a wall bracket or as a hurricane candle lantern...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Wrought Iron Lantern
Large Wrought Iron Lantern

Large Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French wrought iron lantern with original patina and 4 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 29" Diameter: 23" Square

Category

1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

1960s Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Rattan Globe Pendant Light
1960s Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Rattan Globe Pendant Light

1960s Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Rattan Globe Pendant Light

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

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Stained Glass and Riveted Copper Lantern
Stained Glass and Riveted Copper Lantern

Stained Glass and Riveted Copper Lantern

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Arts & Crafts lantern having a tapered copper frame bearing rivetted sides with a squared roof and a flared base with curved cutouts, suspended from a brass hook, the four sides e...

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor
Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor

Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Superb, tall bronze wall torchiere sconce or wall lantern for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1929. Old Bronze richly decorated with fine details, hand-blown opaline glass ball ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Single Limburg Vintage 1970s Round Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
Single Limburg Vintage 1970s Round Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights

Single Limburg Vintage 1970s Round Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

A single, large mid-century hanging bubble glass pendant light by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the late 1970s, this gorgeous light features a mouth blown s...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique French Charles X Style Gilt Bronze and White Opaline Chandelier
Fine Antique French Charles X Style Gilt Bronze and White Opaline Chandelier

Fine Antique French Charles X Style Gilt Bronze and White Opaline Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique French Charles X style gilt bronze and white opaline chandelier. The chandelier is suspended by six decorative gilt bronze chains descending from a circular corona, de...

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Early 20th Century French Charles X Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

34" Handwoven Natural Rattan Pendant, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Ventila Collection
34" Handwoven Natural Rattan Pendant, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Ventila Collection

34" Handwoven Natural Rattan Pendant, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Ventila Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". It’s an interplay of textures...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Rattan

Antique Venetian Wrought Iron and Tole 4-Light Lantern, Circa 1920s
Antique Venetian Wrought Iron and Tole 4-Light Lantern, Circa 1920s

Antique Venetian Wrought Iron and Tole 4-Light Lantern, Circa 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This Italian (Venetian) wrought iron and tole lantern dates to the 1920s. The main body has four glass panes accompanied by four offset lights atop fl...

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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Tin

18th Century Italian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
18th Century Italian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp

18th Century Italian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

18th Century Italian hanging bronze oil lamp with removable lid. Solid bronze. Can be hung or used as a stand-alone decorating piece. Great piece to use with any decor. Dimensions l...

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18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze & Glass Lantern with Exotic Birds and Berries
A French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze & Glass Lantern with Exotic Birds and Berries

A French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze & Glass Lantern with Exotic Birds and Berries

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze and Frosted Enameled Decorated Glass Lantern. The tall, slender lantern is suspended from gilt-metal branches and leaves set with clus...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Murano “Rostrato” Glass Lantern attr. Barovier e Toso, Italy circa 1930
Art Deco Murano “Rostrato” Glass Lantern attr. Barovier e Toso, Italy circa 1930

Art Deco Murano “Rostrato” Glass Lantern attr. Barovier e Toso, Italy circa 1930

By Barovier

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful large and rare lantern from the Art Deco period attributed to the Barovier e Toso factory from Murano Italy. This lantern executed in clear Murano glass in the Rostrato te...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern
Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern

Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A pair of Nautical Ships Lantern with red glass lens and electrified. Lanterns are in good condition with signs of outdoor use, some paint loss and chipping paint that has been paint...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez 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

Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking pair of French neoclassical brass lantern chandeliers from the 1940s, exuding elegance and sophistication with their refined details and symmetrical proportions. Each lant...

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Lattimo Large Barrel Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Lattimo Large Barrel Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order

Lattimo Large Barrel 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

French Empire Style Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pris
French Empire Style Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pris

French Empire Style Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pris

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful and decorative French glass hanging lamp executed in the Empire style, circa 1850 The lamp features an elegant frosted glass bowl engraved with delicate star motifs and a c...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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.