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Lanterns For Sale
Large Antique Wall Mounted Bronze Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
At over 1.2m tall, this large scale antique wall mounted bronze lantern makes a certain statement in any setting! Suitable for indoor or outdoor use...
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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Brutalist Cast Brass Hanging Hall or Porch Lanterns
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of heavy cast brass Brutalist style porch or hall lanterns. Hammered finish with amber granite back glass inserts.
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20th Century Unknown Brutalist Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Globe Milk Glass & Brass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Art Deco style milk glass globe shape chandeliers, pendants or lanterns with brass inlay and handcrafted with a filigree design canopy...
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20th Century Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hanging ceiling lantern in crown style top, made of solid brass. Quality handcrafted, with seeded glass. Eelectrified with three 40/watt lights, suitable for wet locations,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Wicker Weave and Bamboo Bell Shaped Pendant, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan, woven wicker wire and bamboo bell pendant / hanging light, Italy, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo and wicker wire bell shaped shad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

An Italian Red Tole Metal Lantern with Cut Glass, Early 20th C.
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian red tôle lantern from the early 20th century. This antique lantern from Italy has a cut glass with a cut star motif in the middle.Note that...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of refurbished extra large, oversized vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant lights / lanterns by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the la...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique French Hanging Copper Lantern Converted from Oil to Electricity
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Copper Lantern, old enough to have been originally lite by kerosene. The Antique French Copper Lantern, has been converted...
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Brass

French Belle Époque Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze and Frosted Glass Shades Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Belle Époque Rococo style gilt bronze and frosted glass shades nineteen light chandelier. The ornate gilt bronze frame surmounted six upper scrolled candle arms with frosted glass shades in the form of burning flames centered with a larger single flame glass shade...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1950's Glass & Brass Lantern in Style of Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
Delicate 1950s lantern. Consists of four etched glass panels, a brass frame and one E14 lightbulb.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Adorable and very rare candle holder, L163 candle holder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd from the 1950s. The base is in white glass with a brass candle holder. The lampshade is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Gold-Lacquered Brass Hall Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Of hexagonal form; surmounted by anthemion finials and S-scroll brackets. With four electrified candle sleeves.
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20th Century Italian Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Venini Style Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Venini style Murano glass chandelier or lantern Hand blown Venini style Murano glass pendant, Murano chandelier or Murano glass chandelier with bronze fittings...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Dark Green Porcelain Enameled Cast Iron Lanterns (Pair)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large, weighty lanterns made of brass and lacquered iron with white glass panels. Glossy, freshly powder-coated surface. Originally mounted on polls. newly wired. One me...
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1930s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

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.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Murano Glass and Brass White Color Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very particular Murano chandelier with a truly original and one-of-a-kind design. The chandelier is made up of two large cylinder-shaped glasses which are approximately 40 cm (16 in...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of stunning elegant and large scale vintage midcentury vintage wall lights, lamps or sconces made of polished brass with original curved and cut glass scroll shaped shades by th...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Lantern, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau lantern. Striking English design from the 1900s. Wrought iron frame with various gemstones. Rewired with one socket for E-27 lightbulb....
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Wrought Iron

Antique French Tole Glass Paneled Barn Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French tole glass paneled barn lantern. Late 19th century. Wonderful patina.
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Steel, Iron, Tin

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

Set of Three Peill Putzler Large Biomorphic Clear Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Set of three beautiful mid-century designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely classic piece of...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

18th Century Louis XV Lantern with Six Lights in Bronze Antique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This eight-sided lantern is a reinterpretation of the domestic models that were very popular in the mid-18th century. Indeed, reserved for a utilitarian use under Louis XIV, the lant...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Giltwood Lantern with 4 Lights, Hand-Carved Reproduction
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large giltwood lantern with 4 lights, hand-carved reproduction.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

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. Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. In exce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hammered and Pierced Arabesque Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s Turkish hammered and pierced middle eastern lanterns. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 47" (adjustable) Minimum drop:...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Brass Art Nouveau Lantern with Glass, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Brass frame with original glass. Rewired with one socket for E-27 light bulb. In very good condition with a be...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Etched Glass English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large English circa 1940’s etched glass lantern with six interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 15.5" Height of jar: 19.5" Present drop: 31"
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1940s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Forget and Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget pendant lamp. Materials:  Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Metal chain and canopy. E27 socket. Original patina on all parts. In Good condition and in full w...
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1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Moorish Style Metal and Coloured Glass Lantern
Located in London, GB
Large Moorish style metal and coloured glass lantern Syrian, 20th Century Height 152cm, diameter 65cm This magnificent lantern, crafted in the intricate Moorish style, is a striki...
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20th Century Syrian Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's French molded gray glass light fixtures with an interior Edison light. Sold individually. Measurements: Present drop: 28" Diameter: 13"
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1960s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Mahogany Wood Veneer Lantern #7 with Blackened Metal Frame
Located in Bangall, NY
The lantern #7 comes from a collection of lanterns Lehrecke designed in 2002 with ten versions and a number of veneer options. The influence was traditional Japanese and has a contem...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Set of 8 chandeliers or lanterns manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany in opaline glass and blue and yellow lacquered metal, circa 1970s Unused and still holding the original t...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Ornate Lantern with Parrot Decorated Glass with Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Rare ornate garden candle lantern with parrot decorated glass panels with 2 feet antique chain.
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1950s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Art Moderne Green Glass Lanterns, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Art Moderne glass lanterns, circa 1940s. Kelly green ribbed glass lanterns are secured with cast metal caps and switch on with pull chains from below. Lanterns hang with ac...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern with protective cage, Fresnel lens, ac wiring, vented top, carry handle, etc. Sturdily built. Overall Dimensions: 16"H x 12"L x 10"D. Weight is 18 pounds.
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1920s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Italian Enameled Glass Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian pendant/lantern, circa 1960, with a large glass diffuser, enameled in aquamarine or turquoise pinstripes. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Height wi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Dark Red Painted Metal & Glass Candle Holder Lantern
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large impressive dark red painted metal lantern with 8 pieces of glass, meant to house a chunky candle. Has handle for hanging, or looks great as a tabletop accessory. Could be el...
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1970s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Rare & Original Midcentury Glass & Brass Pendant Light w. Geometric Graphic 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish Mid-Century Modern lantern or ceiling lamp for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom. This all handcrafted, practical size and beautiful looking ceiling lamp is another one of our recent great finds. The beautiful overal design is what first catches your attention and immediately after you will enjoy the perfectly spray painted, geometrical patterns in their unique golden colors. The circular design combined with the colors and the brass chain make this light an absolute gem to behold and you could not wish for it to be in better condition. These colors and materials combined with its beautiful patina will blend in perfectly with all kinds of midcentury and modern interiors alike. This light fixture too is rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA as well and it will take a bulb of up to 60 watts and thanks to the hook inside the brass canopy, mounting this light to your ceiling can be done in a matter of minutes. If you like the quality and beauty of this semi-antique hallway...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan multi-color glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass colors in blue, green, lavender and amber with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp. Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust color finish, colorful multifaceted orb glass pendant. Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a Moorish pendant or Moroccan pendant indoor or outdoor. Has a small door to access the inside. Size: 11.5 in. height with hook x 8.5 in. diameter. 1960s-1970s disco ball...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt and carved wood pendant light with gothic styling, laminate backed ivory silk panels and center pull chain with wood finial. Single socket ill...
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1960s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

Candél (Clear/Silver)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by a cone of light, Candél’s graceful vessel-like silhouette is in perfect harmony with its surroundings allowing the environment to filter through. Candél casts a warm, intimate candle-like glow that’s sure to seduce and become the central focus of any social gathering. Candél is a fully rechargeable portable LED light...
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2010s Asian Lanterns

Materials

Acrylic

Antique French Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French patinated bronze lantern with original patina. Measurements: Diameter 9.5" Minimum drop 25".
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1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Blown Glass Globe Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian circa 1960’s blown glass globe lantern. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 12"
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1960s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Blown Amber Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern. Measurements: Height: 22" (present drop) Diameter: 9"
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1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass chandelier. The light requires ten single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (40Watt max.) LED compatible. Measures: Total height 110 cm. Diameter 38 cm. Height of the l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Chrome

English Regency Period "Gothick" Bronze and Iron Lantern, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Large circa 1810 English Regency period "Gothick" bronze and iron lantern of hexagonal form having anthemion topped glazed cusped-arch panels joined by masks and foliate lions paw fe...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Geometric Icosahedron Pendant Lamp Light Vitrolite Glass Globe as George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No chips, and No cracks to glass, just stains and slight oxidation to original metal hardware. Very rare George Nelson (attributed) poly triangular icosahedron globe pendant light. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Milk Glass

Wonderful Black Brass Blown Etched Lattice Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Black Patinated Brass & Blown Etched Lattice With Clover Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
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20th Century Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Venetian Grey Blown Lantern By Seguso, UL Certified
Located in Westport, CT
A very beautiful large grey Venetian lantern composed of six seperately blown pieces. Tapered cylindrical body blown in a textured diamond shaped/ baloton pattern. Recently re wi...
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2010s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Three Murano Flower Basket Lanterns. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 circa 1940's gilt bronze lanterns with white and gold dust flowers on body.  4 interior lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Min. Drop: 29" Diameter: 20"
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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Fontana Art Style Opaline Glass Brass Nine-Light Chandelier Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Beautiful gilt brass bouquet shaped ceiling lamp with nine-light arms in the Fontana Arte style, Italy, 1950s. Elegant design with nine opaline glass ball globes. Perfect for modern ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

FINE PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE 20TH CENTURY FRENCH PARISIAN ART DECO HANGING LANTERNs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of super rare, highly collectable wrought iron Hanging Lanterns in restored co...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Green Textured Murano Glass Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A modern suspension light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with lantern stylized shape, in the style of Max Ingrand, the satin...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 1920's Antique Art Deco Pefectly Crystal Beaded Lamp Shades - Large
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a pair of expertly beaded large glass globes. The glass fitter would go over the light source and sparkle, the cryste will sparkle everywhere. There are no flaws on these sha...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

1970's Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Edison Flameproof Tube Light, Pink
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A pink vintage industrial Edison LED flameproof twin tube ceiling strip lighting finished with pink paint. Manufactured by Daeyang of South K...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

19th Century English Art Nouveau Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English Art Nouveau verdigris lantern, circa 1890. A lovely example of an Art Nouveau verdigris lantern. Rewired, pat tes...
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Large French Wrought Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1950s wrought iron lanterns with six interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Height 50" Diameter (at widest) 25".
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1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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