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In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers
In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers

In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, Lazio

Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular gradation of pink color. Its design is also very particular round but composed of triangular handkerchiefs. The Murano furnaces cre...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Carved Alabaster Chandelier
A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Carved Alabaster Chandelier

A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Carved Alabaster Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and carved alabaster chandelier. The chandelier is suspended from a domed gilt bronze canopy with acanthus leaf motifs and a heavy ch...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Substantial Polished Brass 4 Light Etched Glass Lantern
Substantial Polished Brass 4 Light Etched Glass Lantern

Substantial Polished Brass 4 Light Etched Glass Lantern

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique style brass finished 4 light etched glass lantern featuring lion head embellishments, acanthus leaf and scroll motif with acorn finials at corners and on central column. Flor...

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20th Century Georgian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Murano Midcentury inspired  Blown Green Glass Italian Lanterns, 2000
Murano Midcentury inspired  Blown Green Glass Italian Lanterns, 2000

Murano Midcentury inspired Blown Green Glass Italian Lanterns, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Precious Murano blown glass lanterns, whose colors are unique and range from green to black, passing through amber. These are very elegant and refined objects, which can be placed in...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian 1950s Brass Lantern with Acid Etched Blown Glass Shade
Italian 1950s Brass Lantern with Acid Etched Blown Glass Shade

Italian 1950s Brass Lantern with Acid Etched Blown Glass Shade

Located in New York, NY

An elegant classic design Italian brass lantern, circa 1950. The brass is newly polished and lacquered. The hand blown glass shade is acid etched with a clear and frosted mottled pat...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1 of 3 Limburg Vintage Mid-Century Black Iron Rings Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
1 of 3 Limburg Vintage Mid-Century Black Iron Rings Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

1 of 3 Limburg Vintage Mid-Century Black Iron Rings Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

One of a set of three vintage Mid-Century Modern Limburg Glashütte "iron" rings bell pendant lamps, lights or lanterns with polished brass hardware. Minimal, geometric and simply sha...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Lantern with Clear Glass, Octagonal Design
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Lantern with Clear Glass, Octagonal Design

Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Lantern with Clear Glass, Octagonal Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan metal and clear frosted glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bottom metal hand-cut in openwork Mooris...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

A Very Fine Four Light Modern Lantern
A Very Fine Four Light Modern Lantern

A Very Fine Four Light Modern Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Modern Four Light Cylindrical Lantern. Original Curved Glass Panels. Brushed Steel Finish. 20th Century. Dimensions: Height 26 1/2" Diameter 15" CW5657 & CW5658

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1980s European Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Period Aesthetic Gilt Brass Hall Lantern
Victorian Period Aesthetic Gilt Brass Hall Lantern

Victorian Period Aesthetic Gilt Brass Hall Lantern

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine aesthetic Victorian lantern with gilt bronze gallery incasing leaded stain glass panels each with engraved panels of flowers, birds and one with Cutler family crest inscribed ...

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1870s Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Tin

Italian Painted Tole Hanging Lantern
Italian Painted Tole Hanging Lantern

Italian Painted Tole Hanging Lantern

Located in Essex, MA

Domed top with leaf decoration and flower heads, cylindrical body with glass panels.

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1760s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Tin

Rare Original French Art Deco Tiered Sabino Chandelier
Rare Original French Art Deco Tiered Sabino Chandelier

Rare Original French Art Deco Tiered Sabino Chandelier

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in New York City, NY

Fine and rare French Art Deco three-tier waterfall chandelier by Sabino. Forty-three frosted and polished molded art glass panels plus central coupe feature intentionally notable v...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Classic Brass Hall Lantern
Classic Brass Hall Lantern

Classic Brass Hall Lantern

Located in Westwood, NJ

Classic Brass hall lantern and based on a 1940's French design, this hall lantern marries a flowing shape with clean lines. The brass echoes the war...

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21st Century and Contemporary English American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier
A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier

A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and large French 19th-20th century Neoclassical Empire Revival style gilt bronze five-light chandelier. The elongated gilt bronze frame in the form of an ancient Empire hangin...

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Aladdin Stylish Handmade Blue Ceramic Turkish Oil Lamp
Aladdin Stylish Handmade Blue Ceramic Turkish Oil Lamp

Aladdin Stylish Handmade Blue Ceramic Turkish Oil Lamp

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Aladdin style handmade turquoise blue ceramic Turkish oil lamp, hurricane oil lamp lantern. This vintage oil lamp has a pottery base that evokes an Al...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Islamic Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Hunters Lamp
Early 20th Century Hunters Lamp

Early 20th Century Hunters Lamp

Located in London, England

Early 20th Century brass table lamp with decorated glass insert, depicting animals of the hunt. Re-wired and tested. France circa 1930.

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20th Century French Edwardian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Brass Pendant
Small Antique Brass Pendant

Small Antique Brass Pendant

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing features a small brass pendant with clear glass and tinted green glass

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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Pair of Lanterns with Glass
19th Century Italian Pair of Lanterns with Glass

19th Century Italian Pair of Lanterns with Glass

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautifully crafted 19th century Italian lantern featuring glass panels set within an elegant metal frame. The silhouette is classic and architectural, with refined detailing that ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Italian 1940s Large Industrial Factory -Warehouse Enamel Lantern
Italian 1940s Large Industrial Factory -Warehouse Enamel Lantern

Italian 1940s Large Industrial Factory -Warehouse Enamel Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A very large Italian industrial lantern from a warehouse or factory from the 1940s-1950s. It is in a rare heavy blue enamel color on iron. The top piece is painted a silver color paint on iron. The lantern is comprised for three main pieces, a silver painted...

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1940s Italian Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Aluminum

FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck

FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Flos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with a balanced refinement. The outer diffuser is made by weaving colored PVC tube comp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 9 MidCentury Blown Glass Italian Lanterns. Sold Individually.
Set of 9 MidCentury Blown Glass Italian Lanterns. Sold Individually.

Set of 9 MidCentury Blown Glass Italian Lanterns. Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

A set of circa 1960s Italian blown glass lanterns with patinated bronze body and cluster of 3 lights. Priced and Sold individually. Measurements: Present drop: 21.75" Height of b...

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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Old Flemish Lantern Brass Inspired Moorish, 19th Century
Old Flemish Lantern Brass Inspired Moorish, 19th Century

Old Flemish Lantern Brass Inspired Moorish, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Old Flemish lantern brass inspired Moorish, 19th century.

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat
Exquisite Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat

Exquisite Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exquisite Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Thirty Six Light Chandelier By Baccarat Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat The circular palm-frond and guilloché corona ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Arts & Crafts Castle Tower Design Cathedral Glass Hallway Lantern / Pendant
Rare Arts & Crafts Castle Tower Design Cathedral Glass Hallway Lantern / Pendant

Rare Arts & Crafts Castle Tower Design Cathedral Glass Hallway Lantern / Pendant

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique and impressive, quality made light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and all-handcrafted art and antiques then this sizable and one of a kind pendant could be flying y...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique Round Lantern
Antique Round Lantern

Antique Round Lantern

Located in Westwood, NJ

Simple in style and inspired by a 17th-century antique, this lantern features fine decorative details, from the crown at the top, to the finials on its underside. Handcrafted from br...

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21st Century and Contemporary English American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1940s Brass and Glass Lantern in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
1940s Brass and Glass Lantern in the Style of Pietro Chiesa

1940s Brass and Glass Lantern in the Style of Pietro Chiesa

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Schoorl, NL

Stylish Italian lantern in style of Pietro Chiesa. The lantern consists of two beautifully curved glass panels that are partly etched and clear. Attached to a elegant brass frame wit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century
Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century

Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century

By Arras Foundry

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This striking and rare set of two French miner’s safety lamps dates to the early 20th century and offers a rare glimpse into the intersection of industrial design and luxury craftsma...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

French Ivory Lantern
French Ivory Lantern

French Ivory Lantern

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Ivory lantern, based on a French design, the delicate hand-painted decoration on the slatted glass adds texture. The motif on the coronet is reflec...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Empire Lanterns

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Copper Wall Mounted Gas Lamp
19th Century English Copper Wall Mounted Gas Lamp

19th Century English Copper Wall Mounted Gas Lamp

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century English copper wall mounted gas lamp. This Georgian style glazed lamp with a beautiful verdigris aged patina would suit an indoor or outdoor application. It is flat ...

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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Octagon Shaped Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Octagon Shaped Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Octagon Shaped Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern

Located in Plainview, NY

An Art Deco style chandelier, pendant or lantern. Featuring a stylish octagonal shape, the chandelier or pendant is finely hand-made of individual sandblasted frosted milk glass pane...

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20th Century Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s
Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s

Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s

By Jette Hellerøe

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful color and good size Danish hand crafted fixture with chestnut leaf pattern. If you are looking for a stylish design, light to grace your midcentury or modern home then this handmade specimen from the 1970s could be flying your way soon. With lighting as one of our specialties we were, again, very happy to have been able to purchase this rare ceramic light as well. We purchased it from the same home where we found the Helleroe pendant that we published on 1stdibs yesterday. This fine specimen too has an organic-design and color shade and the chestnut leafs make it extra special and aesthetically pleasing. Both with the light switched on and off this work of lighting art too has a unique presence, one that will never fail to impress. This natural stone-like color pendant comes with a metal chain and an equally beautiful and original ceramic canopy. With the light switched on this Scandinavian light fixture...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass; note the workmanship of the beautiful dove-colored plate. Round shaped, formed by a large metal structure, where Murano colore...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Italian Chrome Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari
Italian Chrome Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari

Italian Chrome Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari

Italian chrome Sputnik chandelier in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier or pendant in the style of Gaetano Sciolari or Stilnovo, circa 1960. This unusual chandelier...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Superb chandelier / ceiling light of amazing smoked color; a triumph of fantastic leaves with a double fold along the tips. The chandelier is composed of a gray iron structure, to w...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern, Versailles Style, Circa 1900
Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern, Versailles Style, Circa 1900

Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern, Versailles Style, Circa 1900

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19-20th century gilt-bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style hanging lantern. The top surmounted with a Royal Crown among leaves an acanthus, the bottle-shaped c...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hexagonal Solid Brass Hanging Lantern / Dome Pendant Light
Vintage Hexagonal Solid Brass Hanging Lantern / Dome Pendant Light

Vintage Hexagonal Solid Brass Hanging Lantern / Dome Pendant Light

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern Chandelier. Featuring a classic hexagonal frame that beautifully transitions into a sweeping onion dome top, this statement lighting piece...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Lantern with Brass and Reeded Glass, Modern Design, Italy
Murano Glass Lantern with Brass and Reeded Glass, Modern Design, Italy

Murano Glass Lantern with Brass and Reeded Glass, Modern Design, Italy

Located in Austin, TX

This striking fixture catches light in wonderful ways through the panes of stamped and textured Murano glass. The large size gives the piece significant impact. We love the chevron d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Pagoda Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Lanterns, Mid-Century Modern
Large Pair of Pagoda Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Lanterns, Mid-Century Modern

Large Pair of Pagoda Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Lanterns, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Large pair of Pagoda Chinoiserie gilt bronze lanterns, Mid-Century Modern. Exceptionally decorative and beautiful, each lantern has a pair of candle holders accessible through a hin...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950
Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950

Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950

By Arlus

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Midcentury brass and glass. Pendant Lantern by Arlus, France, 1950 Perfect vintage condition. One socket b22 with adapter e14.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern

Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an add...

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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel, Iron

Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier

Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier. Measures: Diameter:42 cm. Height fixture 42 cm. Total height with the chain:75 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

MPR48 Rock Crystal Pendant By Phoenix
MPR48 Rock Crystal Pendant By Phoenix

MPR48 Rock Crystal Pendant By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Large Rock Crystal pendant light with satin brass finish. Four E26 sockets installed, 440w total. The rock crystal body of the fixture measures 16”/w x 16”/depth x 29”/h. Created ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns

Materials

Rock Crystal

Modern Italian Aquamarine Crystal Murano Glass Tall Brass Lantern / Chandelier
Modern Italian Aquamarine Crystal Murano Glass Tall Brass Lantern / Chandelier

Modern Italian Aquamarine Crystal Murano Glass Tall Brass Lantern / Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Contemporary Italian Art Deco design huge round pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted. This light fixture is composed of a handmade brass structure supporting textured frosted Mur...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Gothic Revival Style Pendant
Antique Brass Gothic Revival Style Pendant

Antique Brass Gothic Revival Style Pendant

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing features a Gothic Revival-style antique brass pendant or lantern. This pendant has beautiful details like cut out diamond shapes alo...

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20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Brass

“Watneys” Pub Lantern, Hanging Iron Lantern A Great looking piece
“Watneys” Pub Lantern, Hanging Iron Lantern A Great looking piece

“Watneys” Pub Lantern, Hanging Iron Lantern A Great looking piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

“Watneys” Pub Lantern, Hanging Iron Lantern A Great looking piece, the lantern is larger than life, it would once have been hung outside of a Pub The Lamp is fully working, the side...

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1950s Folk Art Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Murano Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Murano Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2000

Murano Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Design in woven Murano glass for this smoky colored chandelier, its style is elegant and linear. The chandelier is in Murano glass, dove gray or smoked color. The shape of its glass...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handsome Large Square Bronze & Glass Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Handsome Large Square Bronze & Glass Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Handsome Large Square Bronze & Glass Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome nice sized bronze and glass square shaped lantern having rounded top, original ceiling cap and 6" of chain.

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Early 2000s American 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

A French 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster 6-Light Chandelier
A French 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster 6-Light Chandelier

A French 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster 6-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Charming French 20th century Art Deco and bronze carved veined caramel-colored alabaster six-light chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral apron and band...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Rock Crystal Obelisk Light by Phoenix
Rock Crystal Obelisk Light by Phoenix

Rock Crystal Obelisk Light by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

A rock crystal obelisk light with a polished brass base. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Two sockets installed. Supply two led warm lights. 120w max. custom size available.

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21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns

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

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.