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Lanterns For Sale
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall lantern hand crafted from solid brass with two 60/watt lights each. Suitable for wet locations, electrified and ready to use. Beautiful thick beveled glass. De...
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20th Century American Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Copper Lantern with Clear Glass
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian copper lantern with clear glass, from 1980. In working condition. Equipped with original 20th century European wiring. We recommend buyer consults an experienced electrician ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lanterns

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Copper

Antique Anglo Raj Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English patinated bronze lantern with glass jewels and 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 24.5" Width: 10" Depth: 12"
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Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair of Nautical Copper Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large vintage circular nautical copper lanterns with old bulbous circular glass. Large circular ring at the top of the lantern. Currently wired with with an inverted standard...
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1940s American American Colonial Vintage Lanterns

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Copper

Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of 4 neoclassical style bronze round lanterns. French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940. Total Height with chain and canopy is 26 inch (66cm) but chain can be ad...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

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Bronze

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury bamboo, rattan circular pendant in French Riviera style, produced in Italy during the 1960s. The chandelier consist of a stunning hemispherical shaped lampshade...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Brushed Satin Nickel Emil Lantern - Small
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The scaled-down version of our Emil Wall Lantern provides versatility both indoors and out. Clean bent brass lines update this classic lantern with a nod to tradition. OVERALL DIMEN...
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2010s American Modern Lanterns

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Brass

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern. DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width: 11.25 in. Depth: 5.5 in. A beautifully des...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

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Iron

Alhambra 2C Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Art Deco French Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French lantern with silver finish and single interior light. Measurements: Drop: 26" Diameter: 13"
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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Delicious Murano Glass Pendant or Lantern by Ercole Barovier, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Piece of great elegance designed by Ercole Barovier. Two fine rostrato handblown bowl surrounded by two amazing leaves. All glass parts are in excelle...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN. Original, early BB3 stand with original brass socket and single arm harp. Hand-made shade by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan (wash...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Austrian Beaded Glas Flower Lead Crystal Lantern, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind beaded glass flower and lead Crystal gilt brass mounted lantern or pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s. Hexagonal brass structure completely (outsid...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Modern Contemporary Silver Palladium Leaf Table Lamps by Elliott Levine
Located in Bronx, NY
"Philosopher's Stone" Table Lamp Elliott Levine A truly unique pair of table lamps, inspired by Chinese philosopher's stones and designed by artist Elliott Levine. Each lamp is met...
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2010s American Modern Lanterns

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Platinum

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

Single Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern 13”x 21”.5
Located in Delray Beach, FL
elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass, with two 60/watt lights . Original clear beveled glass sides. Very nice patina a handcrafted brass like this lantern is more than just a...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet Burgundy leather
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1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Early 19th Century English Regency Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An early 19th century English Regency clear glass bell jar lantern with brass collar circa 1830. The lantern is fitted with a three chain drop and a smoke bell. Lantern is wired and ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Pair of German Vintage Glass Pendants Ceiling Lamps by Limburg, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of clear glass and chrome pendants. Germany, 1960s. These sculptural pendants would look wonderful hanging over the eating area or over the kitchen island. Lamp sockets: One E27...
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Lanterns

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Glass

Timeless Beauty: A Solid Brass Lantern with Art Glass 16”.5 x 16”.5 x 21” High
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite lantern is a true work of art, combining the elegance of solid brass with the captivating beauty of art glass. Its intricate design and rich patina create a warm and i...
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20th Century American Lanterns

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Brass

3 Mid-Century Modern Lantern in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950, Stilnovo Attr
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pendant lights / Lanterns in lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass, attributed to Stilnovo and very much in the manner of Angelo ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Louis XVI Neoclassical Regency Empire Large Curved Glass Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Louis XVI, Neoclassical, Regency, Empire Style Large Curved Glass 9 Candelabra Light Lantern Lantern Fixture With 3 Feet Of Chain And Canopy
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Early 20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
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20th Century Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Modern 3 Piece One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper Led Pendant Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Satsuma Washi studio produces handmade “Washi”, a Japanese traditional craft paper with a history of about 1400 years. This organic material comes from the bark of the branches of th...
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2010s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Paper

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

Pair of English Country House Brass Wall Lanterns with Glass Doors, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of English wall lanterns, crafted around 1900, with a timeless presence that fits seamlessly into both classic and transitional interiors. Each lantern is made from brass with a dark patinated finish that evokes the subtle grandeur of the English Country House tradition. The design features a pitched roof, a turned finial, and a glass-fronted door that opens to reveal a single light. The cream-toned interior reflects the light beautifully while maintaining a soft, diffused glow. Recently rewired for use in the United States, the fixtures are ready for immediate installation. The scale is modest and well-suited for flanking a fireplace, lighting a hallway, or framing a doorway—indoors or out, provided they are placed in a covered area. Their restrained form and historic finish lend authenticity and warmth to both traditional and contemporary spaces. A handsome and practical pair for those drawn to the understated elegance of antique English lighting.
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Early 20th Century English Country Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of English 1940’s Diminutive Brass Lanterns
Located in Southampton, GB
Pair of Diminutive, Hexagonal Brass Lanterns. Ready for installation. England, circa 1940. Height of lantern - 29cm Height to ceiling rose - 92cm Width/Depth - 20cm. THESE CAN BE ...
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Mid-20th Century British Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modernist bell pendant lamp / lantern, woven wicker, rattan, 1960s This eye-catching suspension lamp features a handwoven wicker and rattan bell shaped shade wit...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

Rustic Hand Crafted Kitchen Island or Billiard Room Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hand crafted light fixture made of solid brass with three made shades, great greenish rustic patina Looks great over a kitchen island, dining table or in a billiard room...
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20th Century American Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Arts and Craft Large Artisan Made Copper and Brass Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Handmade copper lantern with four-light cluster and glass panels.
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Myrna Wall Mobile - Wall Mounted Sculptural Sconce Light - Hardwired or Plugin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
L&G Studio is proud to present a Myrna, capturing a moment of suspension in space. The Myrna Wall Mounted light is a large scale light sculpture sus...
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2010s American Lanterns

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

An Arts and Crafts brass lantern with the original bubble Vaseline glass shade.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts brass lantern with the original bubble Vaseline shade.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Castle Lantern with Scroll Decoration
Located in Marseille, FR
Wrought iron lantern decorated with scrolls and acanthus leaves. Made in the purest tradition of forge masters of the 19th century without welding or screws. These lanterns have been...
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1990s Russian Louis XIV Lanterns

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Iron

Set of French Bronze Glass Rods Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five circa 1950s French gilt bronze glass rods fixtures with interior lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Diameter 13.5" Present d...
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1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

English Style Blown and Painted Glass Ball Lantern
Located in Marseille, FR
Blown glass ball lantern and painted English style gilded bronze frame, height 82 cm for a diameter of 30 cm. Additional information: Material: Glass & crystal Style: 1900 early...
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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Copper Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper ships lantern with fresnel lens, iron hoist and bale handles. Hinged top with brass hasp and protective bars. 21" H x 11" Diameter. w/o handle.
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1970s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Italian Modern Neoclassical Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, sober Italian midcentury pendant / chandelier designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the Modern Neoclassical Style (Novecento) with six fluted arms in enameled met...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Etched On Both The Bell And To...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Bronze & Milk Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of six French circa 1950's neoclassic style bronze light fixtures with white milk glass panels and interior lights. Sold and priced individually. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Min...
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1950s French Vintage Lanterns

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Bronze

Patinated Iron Dragon Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Italian iron dragon lantern shaped light fixture with etched glass globe.  Measurements: Minimum drop: 34" Diameter: 31" Depth: 30"
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1970s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of hand blown textured and translucent Murano glass vistosi disks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Chrome

Lucite, Caned and Brass Lantern in the Style of Christian Dior et Gabriella
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative lantern is made of brass and cane inserted into lucite. This is an Italian work in the style of Christian Dior and Gabriella Crespi. Circa 1970
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Framed Hall Lantern with Frosted Reeded Glass Inserts
Located in Nottingham, GB
Antique Brass and Frosted Glass Hall Lantern A good quality brass framed hall lantern of large size. Two curved reeded opaque glass panels sit inside the lantern and emit a beautifu...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

High End Twin Cylindrical Glass Affects Chromed Hanging or Table Storm Lanterns
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very high end portable luminaire chrome with duel cylindrical glass shades hanging lanterns They are an exceptional qualit...
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20th Century European Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Clear Glass with Black Satin, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Angle Indoor/Outdoor LED Cast plated Silver Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in matte silver, bronze or black finish, and is wet rated...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns

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Aluminum, Silver Plate

Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern brass gold and murano glass Venini design 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Nautical Ship Brass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1920's English brass lantern with molded glass. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 23" Diameter: 9.5"
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1920s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lanterns

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Ceramic

One of ... Mid Century Vintage Glass and Metal Pendants Ceiling Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... gorgeous blown white matte glass, metal and brass pendant light. Italy, 1960s Body: Height 12 in, diameter 5.1 in Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

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Crystal, Bronze, Brass

Pair of Rattan Rope Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps in rope and rattan. Spain, 1960s This large artisan lanterns has an eye-catching design featuring a cylindrical structure made of rattan sticks wraped and detailed with jute rope. Combining Coastal style and Bohemian accents. They hang from a chain with bamboo sticks alternating with rattan links ended by a wooden canopy. The length of the chain can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. These suspension lamps will add a fresh Mediterranean taste over a kitchen's table, dining area or bedroom at a beach or countryside house decoration. Newly wired with an E27 bulb each. On sale as a pair Measurements: 42,5 cm diameter x 32 cm height (without the chain), 80 cm total height (including the chain and the canopy). We are specialists in lighting: a curated selection of rattan and bamboo pendants is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Spanish pendant light...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Rope

1970s Industrial Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Strip Light, Copper Verdigris
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage industrial Edison flameproof striplight with verdigris finish manufactured by Daeyang c1970. Reclaimed and professionally restored by han...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Lanterns

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Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron

Arts and Craft Brass and Pebbled Glass Lantern(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A brass lantern with four pebbled glass panels. Two light. (Two available). Priced individually.
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass Lanterns with Murano Ribbons
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass lanterns with Murano glass ribbons stacked.  
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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Lantern Pendant Lamp in Wrought Iron, Scroll Twisting Design, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Lantern Chandelier in Twisted Hand Forged Iron, 1940s Eye-catching scrollwork lantern or hanging light with twisted iron constr...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Arts & Crafts Forget and Colored Glass Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and colored glass pendant lamp. Materials: Colored glass Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Metal chain and canopy. E27 socket. Original patina on all parts...
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1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Chinoiserie Green Lanterns with White Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Pair chinoiserie green lanterns with white porcelain flowers. Pair chinoiserie style green painted metal octagonal trellis form lanterns, with climbing white porcelain flowers and gr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Riviera Rattan Cylinder Ceiling Pendant Light / Lantern, 60's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan pendant lamp with Chinoiserie Accents. France, 1960s Eye-catching handcrafted rattan cylinder shaped ceiling suspension lamp. This large lantern has a design featuring a cylin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Italian Gold & White Hollywood Regency Flower Chandelier, c 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Flower Hollywood regency chandelier. Original white and go...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

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Metal

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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