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Set of Midcentury Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Midcentury Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Midcentury Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of four circa 1960s Moroccan lanterns with four interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 31" Diameter: 18".

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1960s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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

Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Rome, IT

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

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Moroccan Moorish Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Moroccan Moorish Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern

Moroccan Moorish Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

large Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with open tole metal work Moorish filigree design. Hurricane candle lamp with open metal work design and clear glass. There is ...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Set of French Midcentury Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of French Midcentury Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of French Midcentury Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of six French circa 1950's milk glass pendant light fixtures with bronze body and fittings. Sold individually. Measurements: Height of body: 32" Drop: Current drop: 50" Diamet...

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1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Belle Époque Putto Chandelier
Whimsical French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Belle Époque Putto Chandelier

Whimsical French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Belle Époque Putto Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming whimsical French 19th/20th century Belle Époque two-light gilt bronze figural chandelier pendant. The charming gilt bronze figure of a naked hovering Putto (Child), suspen...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Floral Tole Lantern
Vintage Floral Tole Lantern

Vintage Floral Tole Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This enchanting pair of vintage toleware lanterns brings a breath of French country air to any interior. Hand-crafted from durable wrought iron, each hexagonal frame is finished in a...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Style Milk Glass and Brass Round Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Art Deco Style Milk Glass and Brass Round Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern

Art Deco Style Milk Glass and Brass Round Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern

Located in Plainview, NY

Light up your room with this stunning Art Deco style globe round milk glass white chandelier or lantern with brass inlay. Finely hand crafted, the pendant features a beautiful filigr...

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1990s Unknown Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Danish Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendant, Denmark
Contemporary Danish Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendant, Denmark

Contemporary Danish Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendant, Denmark

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Outstanding danish design light pendant, satin glasss, brushed brass mounts and canopy with black kord, Denmark, 2020. One Edison E-14 light socket for a screw bulb up to 40watt. Mea...

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2010s Danish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Huge Early 20th Century French Holophane Light
Huge Early 20th Century French Holophane Light

Huge Early 20th Century French Holophane Light

Located in London, GB

Huge Early 20th Century French Holophane Light One of the largest French Holophane lanterns we have had the pleasure to uncover. Weighting clo...

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1920s French Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

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

Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings
Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings

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 Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Italian Crystal Pink & Gold Cream White Murano Glass Pendant Light
Contemporary Italian Crystal Pink & Gold Cream White Murano Glass Pendant Light

Contemporary Italian Crystal Pink & Gold Cream White Murano Glass Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

Fun and elegant Italian lantern pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern design consisting of a succession of elements: reeded crystal Murano glass cylinder, opali...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Gold, Brass

Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern, Electrified, Green Patina, USA, 1960
Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern, Electrified, Green Patina, USA, 1960

Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern, Electrified, Green Patina, USA, 1960

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Funky lantern made of brass with two 40/watt light, decorative brass glass protector on four side, beautiful green patina, electrified an ready to use, original canopy included.  

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1960s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier
A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier

A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique French neoclassical style carved alabaster and bronze chandelier. The chandelier is composed of a carved alabaster bowl-form body suspended from a series of patinated ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Venini Attributed Murano Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Venini Attributed Murano Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Venini Attributed Murano Chandelier

By Venini, Barovier&Toso, Mazzega, Barovier

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed Murano chandelier. Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed Murano glass chandelier. This unusual Murano glass chandelier, lantern or pendant has be...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Moroccan Islamic Style Brass and Green Glass Lantern Chandelier
Antique Moroccan Islamic Style Brass and Green Glass Lantern Chandelier

Antique Moroccan Islamic Style Brass and Green Glass Lantern Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A unique antique Moroccan Islamic style octagonal form reticulated brass and green gilt decorated glass multi light lantern chandelier of fine detailed embellished with Islamic writing and gilt decorated blown green glass shades...

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19th Century Unknown Islamic Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures
Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures

Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Set Of 6 Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Pattern Bell Jar Fixtures Each With A 4-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy. Each Fixture So...

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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Venetian Caged Lantern in Blown Murano Glass, 1980s
Venetian Caged Lantern in Blown Murano Glass, 1980s

Venetian Caged Lantern in Blown Murano Glass, 1980s

Located in Palermo, IT

Venetian caged lantern in blown Murano glass, 1980s Metal frame. Intact and in good condition, E27 bulb. Diameter: approximately 35 cm. Height of the lantern alone: ​​50 cm (95 cm in...

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1980s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Noti Massari Renato Toso for Leucos, Rare 3 Incalmos Suspension Layered Glass
Noti Massari Renato Toso for Leucos, Rare 3 Incalmos Suspension Layered Glass

Noti Massari Renato Toso for Leucos, Rare 3 Incalmos Suspension Layered Glass

By Leucos Design Lab, Toso, Massari & Associates

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Extraordinary suspension made for Leucos by Toni Massari. Heavy Venetian glass has 3 incalmo. The inner is black outside and white inside, which is a typical design of Renato Toso (...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Wonderful French Green Tole Patina Glass Fleur De Lis Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Wonderful French Green Tole Patina Glass Fleur De Lis Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Wonderful French Green Tole Patina Glass Fleur De Lis Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French Green Tole Patina & Glass Inset 3 Candelabra Light With Fleur De Lis Accent Lantern Chandelier Fixture Completely Rewired With New Sockets, We Do Have A Larger...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Leaded Glass Gilt Lanterns
Pair of Leaded Glass Gilt Lanterns

Pair of Leaded Glass Gilt Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s French gilt metal lanterns with leaded glass panels. Measurements: Height: 16.75″, Diameter: 4.25" Depth: 4.25"

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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Light Gray Painted Iron Lantern
Light Gray Painted Iron Lantern

Light Gray Painted Iron Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Light gray painted iron lantern with gilded decoration, circa 1900, France.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and beaded glass Circular Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and beaded glass Circular Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze and beaded glass Circular Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular and large Hollywood Regency gilt bronze and beaded glass circular chandelier. The chandelier is structured in a rounded basket form, suspended by four linked gilt bronz...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Custom Plaster Alard Three-Light Fixture
Custom Plaster Alard Three-Light Fixture

Custom Plaster Alard Three-Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Custom Plaster Alard Three-arm fixture. This fixture is UL wired. One in stock. Please note this fixture is customizable. Lead time is 8-10 weeks. NOT...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Plaster

Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light
Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light

Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light A superb quality brass lantern, the light has 6 glass panels each etched with a star at the centre. The Lamp is decorated in the F...

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1920s Rococo Revival Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Pair English Patinated Bronze Iron Arched Glass Panel Lantern Fixtures
Wonderful Pair English Patinated Bronze Iron Arched Glass Panel Lantern Fixtures

Wonderful Pair English Patinated Bronze Iron Arched Glass Panel Lantern Fixtures

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Pair Of Large English Style Patinated Bronze / Iron With Arched Glass Panel Inset Lantern Fixtures, Each With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster. Wiring Is Up To Date, Accompan...

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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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

Two Midcentury J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s, Austria
Two Midcentury J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s, Austria

Two Midcentury J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s, Austria

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Beautiful high quality midcentury pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar from 1960s, Vienna. This lamp is a striking appearance in any room. Due to the sublime combination of hand blown texture...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1950s Chinese Tall Lantern Candle Holder Incense Burner Cut Brass
1950s Chinese Tall Lantern Candle Holder Incense Burner Cut Brass

1950s Chinese Tall Lantern Candle Holder Incense Burner Cut Brass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Artisan vintage handcrafted Chinese tall lantern candle holder incense burner sculptural cut brass Made in lead and brass, mounted on a wood base. Comes...

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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Lead

An Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
An Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

An Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French early 20th century Art Deco and silvered bronze carved veined ivory-colored alabaster six-light chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral apron and surmounted with ram-heads, all above a banded frame with six alabaster lights supported by silver plated peacock...

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Rare Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cut Crystal and Amber Glass Chandelier
Rare Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cut Crystal and Amber Glass Chandelier

Rare Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cut Crystal and Amber Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A rare and superb antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze and amber glass chandelier. The chandelier features a six-arm structure composed of scrolling branches, each terminating in...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

18th/19th Century Cranberry and Glass Lantern with Gilt Metal and Cut Glass
18th/19th Century Cranberry and Glass Lantern with Gilt Metal and Cut Glass

18th/19th Century Cranberry and Glass Lantern with Gilt Metal and Cut Glass

Located in Stamford, CT

A large cranberry glass and gilt metal lantern / chandelier composed of late 18th century and early 19th century parts. Having been in its current at least since 1969. Acquired from Denton-Grant, 1969. Christies - Collection of Anthony Hail...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade
Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade

Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade

By Officina Ciani

Located in London, GB

This stunning Lattice Lantern was made especially for Andrew Kornat Designs buy the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Officina Ciani when Andrew and his company were there exclu...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Large 19th/20th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Wrought Lanterns
Pair of Large 19th/20th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Wrought Lanterns

Pair of Large 19th/20th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Wrought Lanterns

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite pair of French 19th/20th century Louis XVI patinated wrought-iron and glass lanterns, with a warm reddish brown hue. This style was inspired by the last King of France, ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

James de Wulf Armadillo Chandelier Lighting
James de Wulf Armadillo Chandelier Lighting

James de Wulf Armadillo Chandelier Lighting

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

James de Wulf's playful rendition of one of nature's most curious animals: A solid brass chandelier designed to mimic the mighty armadillo. The fixture is composed of brass "scales...

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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned
19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned

19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc French Empire Intricately Patterned Green Art Glass Lantern with Bronze Element. Lovely antique lantern which will arrive newly electrified and with 15 inches of chain and ceil...

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1880s French Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Large Copper Ships Lantern
Large Copper Ships Lantern

Large Copper Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships side light port lantern. Copper case with heavy brass handles, hinges, lens bezel and protective bar. Very large in size and quite heav...

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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Hand-Forged Copper Lantern, Electrified, Four-Sided, 20th Century
Hand-Forged Copper Lantern, Electrified, Four-Sided, 20th Century

Hand-Forged Copper Lantern, Electrified, Four-Sided, 20th Century

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Quality hand forge solid copper lantern with two 60 watt lights. Electrified and ready to light. Beautiful oxidization patina. Made in the US, Suitable for wet locations Copper canopy...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Set of Mid-Century Glass Rods Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Mid-Century Glass Rods Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Mid-Century Glass Rods Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of four Italian circa 1950’s bronze lanterns with glass rods insets in body. Sold individually. Measurements: Height of body: 24.5" Width and depth: 14 (square).

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lantern
French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lantern

French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lantern. The octagonal four arm four light lantern consist of an eight sided cage with bottom spheres below each corner. Along the top edge is a scalloped Iron band below a pierced band. Above the glass panel top is the top crown which is composed of circular and curved pressed bands with diamond and rounded decorations. Inside the curved and pressed bands forming the crown shape are palmette designed movements below a pierced spherical dome topped by a draping foliate decoration. Available with matching set of four...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Patinated Copper & Tole Wall Lanterns with Ball Finials
Pair French Patinated Copper & Tole Wall Lanterns with Ball Finials

Pair French Patinated Copper & Tole Wall Lanterns with Ball Finials

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair French patinated copper and tole wall lanterns with ball finials. Each with a front door that opens to reveal a single light socket with mottled mirror back plate. Foliate flour...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Metal

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

Located in Middleburg, VA

A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector is an evocative relic from the dawn of visual storytelling. Crafted circa 1890, th...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin

Italian Mid Century Glass Pendant Light Fitting from Veca C1970
Italian Mid Century Glass Pendant Light Fitting from Veca C1970

Italian Mid Century Glass Pendant Light Fitting from Veca C1970

By VECA

Located in Trensacq, FR

Veca glass pendant light, Mid-Century Italy, C1970 Iconic Mid-century ceiling light from Italian lighting manufacturer Veca. Sixteen alternating, smoked black and transparent glass, ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Electrical Wall Lantern
Pair Of Electrical Wall Lantern

Pair Of Electrical Wall Lantern

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Wall Lantern. A pair of half round metal and opaque glass wall lanterns. The lanterns are with three shaped supports with a mirror backed interior. There are two electrical fittings ...

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Late 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Polychrome Italian Lantern
Polychrome Italian Lantern

Polychrome Italian Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's Italian polychromed lantern. Measurements: Minimum Drop: 20" Diameter: 10" Square

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1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wood

English Brass Hexagon Decorative Dome and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
English Brass Hexagon Decorative Dome and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1830

English Brass Hexagon Decorative Dome and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass hexagon hanging hall lantern with a decorative centered ring over Prince of Wales plumes, bulbous chased pierced dome with a filigree border, single hinged locking door...

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1830s English George IV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

French 19th/20th Century Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Chandelier
French 19th/20th Century Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Chandelier

French 19th/20th Century Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and Rare Whimsical French 19th/20th century Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze and Patinated Bronze Figural Seven-Light Chandelier. The with frosted glass flame shades centered with a f...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Set of 12 Amber Glass Lanterns
Set of 12 Amber Glass Lanterns

Set of 12 Amber Glass Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

Set of four, circa 1920s Italian etched amber glass lanterns. Measure: 24.5" current drop 11" diameter 14" min. drop.

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Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

James de Wulf Armadillo Pendant Lighting
James de Wulf Armadillo Pendant Lighting

James de Wulf Armadillo Pendant Lighting

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

James de Wulf's playful rendition of one of nature's most curious animals: A solid brass pendant designed to mimic the mighty armadillo. The fixture is composed of brass "scales," f...

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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s

Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in Italy and inspired by the work of Adolf Loos during the 1950s. This piece is fanta...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal

Large Arts & Crafts era Jugendstil Brass and Copper Pendant Light, Lantern
Large Arts & Crafts era Jugendstil Brass and Copper Pendant Light, Lantern

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...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

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.