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Lanterns For Sale
Pair of Port and Starboard Lights
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of copper port and starboard lights by William Harvie and Co., and Meteorite.
Dimensions: 15" D x 14" W x 22" H.
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Pair of French Art Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's Italian art glass light fixtures with three interior lights each. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 17.25"
Diameter: 11.75".
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze and Brass Candle Chandelier, Seven Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Nouveau solid patinated bronze and parcel brass six-arm candle chandelier, richly ornate with six lateral candle holders and one in the center, France, 1920-1929.
Measures...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of Vintage Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 patinated circa 1960's Italian brass lanterns. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 13"
Current drop: 18"
Diameter: 8"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Elegant Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant brass and crystal chandelier with seven E27 bulbs.
Diameter 48 cm.
Height with chain 80 cm.
Height fixture 62 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Tung Woo ship's masthead lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. With hinged top, brass badges, Fresnel glass lens, hoisting handle, bracke...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Louis Sognot Bamboo Rattan Pendant Lantern with Perchment Shade, France, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-Century bamboo and rattan globe pendant or Lantern by Louis Sognot, France, 1950s. This beautiful suspension light is entirely handcrafted in bamboo and rattan, with a central cy...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo, Parchment Paper
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro.
The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko.
The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Pendants or Lanterns by Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful pair of Italian Art Deco chandeliers by Ercole Barovier, made of clear Murano glass and brass.
Each with one E 27 light bulbs.
We can rewire for your country standards.
T...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century India Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Sri Lankan hanging bronze oil lamp with Makara head spout. Solid bronze. Can be hung or used as a stand-alone decorating piece. Great piece to use with any decor. Dimen...
Category
18th Century Sri Lankan Grand Tour Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass lantern from circa 1920 with four lights, angel motifs and glass panels. Created in England circa 1920, this exquisite brass lantern exudes a blend of elegance and s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern Lantern Roland Wolff Germany 2020
Located in New York, NY
A Contemporary Modernist Lantern designed by Roland Wolff from Germany circa 2020. Crafted in polished nickel with Hand-Blown Murano Crystal Beads of Opaline, Topaz, Amber, Rose, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
Brass and Bent Glass Federal Style Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1249 Brass and glass federal style lantern
overall height with chain and canopy 28".
Category
1960s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper ships lanterns by Perkins Marine of Brooklyn New York, "Perko". Rarely found copper cases with brass cages, handles, hinges and badges. With ruby red Fresnel gla...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Antique French Solid Bronze Lantern 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French, solid Bronze Lantern, newly rewired for the American market, but without glass.
Category
1840s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Moroccan Hanging Glass Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging Harem lantern.
Moroccan Hanging Glass Lantern delicately handcrafted by artis...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large English Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920s English lantern with original patina and interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop 70"
Diameter 36".
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique Cobalt Blue Queen Victorian Lantern, England
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful antique glass lantern Queen Victorian cobalt blue press glass bowl, each glass-cirkel is framed with a metal hammered decorated round f...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rope Pendant Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope sphere pendant or chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960 with white opaline glass.
Height / 13" the lamp ,total 25.5" with the rope, diameter / 12 inches.
Nautical style.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Rope, Glass
Handcrafted Moroccan Blue Glass Lantern, Metal Octagonal Diamond Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan metal and blue glass lantern in diamond shape. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue glass. The top and bottom with open metal work Moori...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Circa 1910's Oversized Bent Glass Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1251 White leaded glass encased in bronze.
Take one 100 watt Edison based bulb
Supplied with 2' chain and canopy.
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Late 20thC
Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns
X16 available
Price is each
W44 x D44 x H105 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Art Deco pendants. Textured glass diffuser over a decorative frosted glass disc. Great over a kitchen center island.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Italian Murano Glass Wrought Iron Seven-Light Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Italian six-arm Murano glass chandelier with painted wrought iron flowers and leaf decoration, bowl base of Murano glass flowers and six bunch of grapes shape shades of Murano glass ...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Murano Glass Ceiling Light(4 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4009abcd Murano wavey glass ceiling light
Take 75 watt bulb
4 pieces available
Priced individually
Category
1960s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
Modern Murano Glass Pendant, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Three textured overlapping "scavo" glass forming a sculptural pendant or lantern.
Patinated brass fittings,
Rewired to the US standard.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Blown Glass Globe Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian circa 1960’s blown glass globe lantern.
Measurements:
Drop: 16"
Diameter: 12"
Category
1960s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Brass Carriage Style Wall Lights, Lanterns with Eagles
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of brass carriage style wall lights, lanterns with eagles.
2 Lovely pieces, they are wall lanterns made in brass
These lights are in in good condition they have glass all...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Arts and Craft Lantern with Birds, Leaves and Berries
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1219 Hand crafted Arts and Craft iron garden lantern supplied with 2 feet of chain.
Top is hinged to place candle/bulb ( can be wired for 60 watt bulb)
Twisted metal construction wit...
Category
1930s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Italian Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Bring the unusual yet elegant in your space! A modern suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with lantern stylized shape, in the style of Max Ingr...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary chandelier by Ercole Barovier. A jewel hanging in the middle of the room.
Three E14 light bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Riviera Round Pendant in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely round pendant in bamboo and rattan with Vienna straw wicker shade. This gorgeous French Riviera style chandelier was designed in Italy in the 1970s.
This unique pendant is m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Antique Italian Venetian Rococo Carved Painted Gilt Wood 3-Light Hall Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Italian Venetian Rococo carved painted parcel gilt wooden hall lantern.
Hand carved in the Veneto region (Venice) of Northeast Italy in the 18th / possibly early 19th century, exceptionally executed in the highly ornate, whimsy, light, airy, dramatic splendor that is period late Baroque Rococo style, lavishly ornamented and elaborately sculpted, featuring a large triangular sculptural form enclosing later electrified three faux candle lights, showcasing the original pale pastel green ground adorned with whimsy hand painted polychrome flower motif and ornate giltwood carvings, with beautifully aged patina over the whole. circa 1740-1810
This very large lantern probably graced a sweeping hall or palatial entry of a Venetian aristocratic palazzo decorated with frescoed walls and ceilings, marble floors, surrounded by opulent artwork.
Importance / History:
For many centuries, the control of artificial light was an important status symbol for people living in most cultures and was an instantly understood sign of wealth and power. Beginning in the early 17th century, grand lanterns such as this were first created and hung in the entrance halls, foyers and/or vestibules of important mansions and manor houses of the aristocratic and affluent classes of Italy, France and Spain.
Up until the early 20th century, the entrance hall was considered to be one of the most important spaces in any house. The main reason was that was the most public space in a house, and prior to phones or email, the space into which guests were admitted. Many, such as business people or important tradesmen, seldom went any further into the house. Therefore, that important entryway was designed and decorated with the intent of making the best impression on anyone who might enter it and to ensure they had the highest opinion of the residents of that house.
Dimensions: (approx)
32" Tall, 16.75" Wide, 16.75" Deep
Condition:
Very good antique condition with highly desirable original warm rustic distressed chippy paint patina. Modern lighting and wiring. Lots of antique character and old world European charm, wear consistent with age and use, including scattered minor nicks, losses and exposed gesso adding to the sophisticated whimsical elegance, warmth, and rich antique opulence!
Similar to a chandelier / hanging ceiling lamp / monumental pendant light...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lanterns
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal 24-Arm Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A large superb antique French Louis XVI style baccarat gilt bronze, frosted glass and cut crystal 24-arm triple tier chandelier of great quality embellished with cut crystal bolbeche...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1950's Glass & Brass Lantern in Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
Delicate 1950s lantern. Consists of four etched glass panels, a brass frame and one E14 lightbulb.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Murano Art Glass Gold and Smoked Color Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Particular and very original lantern in brass and Murano glass, unique design enriched by a particular glass with "grit" processing.
The chandelier / lantern has a round brass struc...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Round Opaline Glass and Brass Italian Red Lantern Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury round opaline glass and brass red lantern chandelier. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s.
This piece is wonderful as the combination of...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Large Black/Bronze In Stock
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus Pendant Light Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminu...
Category
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Aged 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Brass Lantern Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Set of three brass lantern candle holders with tinted glass diffusers, Scandinavian Modern 1960's. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor us...
Category
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern 4 candelabra light fixture
Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House New York City
Wiri...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Charles Edwards Mews Ceiling Lantern Pendant Fixture Mahogany & Nickel, UK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Edwards Mews Ceiling Lantern, Mahogany and Nickel, UK. This handmade Charles Edwards piece has a 4-light candelabra inside a unique wooden frame with polished nickel accents....
Category
Late 20th Century British Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, 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 thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Middle Eastern Vintage Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Turkish lantern with crystal insets and three interior lights.
Measurements:
Current drop: 16"
Diameter: 12".
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Lantern Ceiling Light with Multi-Color Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Light Fixture with Multi-Color Glass
Stylish handcrafted Moroccan pendant with multi-color hand blown cut glass and metal with an antique bronze finish.
Moorish style ceiling light fixture with small cut-glass with open metal filigree work Moorish design in diamond shape.
Rewired with one light bulb.
The metal is hand-cut in floral and geometric Moorish Islamic designs.
The lantern is rewired for electricity to use with one light bulb 60 watts max,
Moroccan ceiling light fixture...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Single Vintage Handcrafted Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky vintage wall lantern handcrafted from solid brass, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights suitable for wet location. Original hand painted patina one solid brass. Ready to use.
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
American Victorian Tiffany Style Stained Glass Bronze Shade
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Tiffany-Style stained glass hanging shade with bronze filigree design and green glass edge.
Category
20th Century American Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Lantern Restored with American Sockets
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French lantern in an unusually large size with a leaf motif. The lantern was probably made during the 1950’s and has (4) new American ca...
Category
1950s French Country Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm white dimmable light fixture lightbulb - CARLOTTA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in rigamenà is decorated with evocative and original colours and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is encircled by sprinkling decoratio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Large Arts & Crafts era Jugendstil Brass and Copper Pendant Light, Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stylish Jugendstil pendant with original, curved glass panels.
This stunning design is all handcrafted and in good condition. If you love the Jugendstil / Arts and Crafts...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Brass
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Bespoke Italian Oval Black and Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom lantern chandelier, of a modern Venetian geometric series with 4 shapes as per images, entirely custom made in It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Art Deco French Bronze Molded Glass Hall Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely four-sided solid bronze lantern with molded glass panels, France, 1930-1939.
One single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized bulb.
Overall height...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, 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 thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Industrial orange iron Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Industrial Orange Lamp, Italy 1970s.
Big industrial orange lampshade from the 1970s. Vintage design. In very good conditions with only few signs of t...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Arts And Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with pierced scrolled and twisted iron decoration with conforming rods that join at the cap. Later suspended six light fixture.
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Degue Style Glass Sphere Pendants, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco glass sphere pendants or lanterns with chrome mounts in Degue Style, France, 1950s.
One Edison E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W
both pendants ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
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.