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Vintage Amber Glass Lantern
Vintage Amber Glass Lantern

Vintage Amber Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian amber glass lantern. Measurements: Drop: 23" Diameter: 10"

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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Beautiful 1920s Gothic Wood Lantern
Beautiful 1920s Gothic Wood Lantern

Beautiful 1920s Gothic Wood Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Gothic lantern, the patina of the wood is beautiful, the height of the light is with out the chain.        

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1920s American Gothic Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Polished Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Polished Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens

Polished Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished and lacquered ship's anchor lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens, protective brass bars, hoisting handle, vented top, etc. Wired for home use. Dimensions: 14''H x 8''W x 1...

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1950s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique French Maison Baguès Attributed Beaded and Crystal Chandelier
Antique French Maison Baguès Attributed Beaded and Crystal Chandelier

Antique French Maison Baguès Attributed Beaded and Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Baguès, Baccarat

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Maison Bagues attributed beaded and crystal chandelier. Unusual French Maison Baguès attributed Louis XVI style bronze and wood beaded and crystal chandelier. This stunning French nine-light beaded and crystal chandelier has been newly wired and dates to the 1920s. Dimensions as is: 31" H and 24" D. Our Baguès attributed chandelier would work well in a home with limited ceiling...

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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage French Pair of Iron Lanterns
Vintage French Pair of Iron Lanterns

Vintage French Pair of Iron Lanterns

Located in New Orleans, LA

This pair of French iron lanterns exemplifies traditional European metalwork with a timeless silhouette and artisanal charm. Each lantern features a robust wrought iron frame with ...

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Asian Inspired Iron and Steel Lantern, Early 20th Century
Large Antique Asian Inspired Iron and Steel Lantern, Early 20th Century

Large Antique Asian Inspired Iron and Steel Lantern, Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Highly unusual and large scale, excellent quality Asian inspired antique lantern. Wrought iron and steel with old green paint and frosted glass panels. There is a hinged door that op...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Steel, Iron

Stan Bitters Mid-Century Modern Lantern, Glazed Ceramic, USA, 2017
Stan Bitters Mid-Century Modern Lantern, Glazed Ceramic, USA, 2017

Stan Bitters Mid-Century Modern Lantern, Glazed Ceramic, USA, 2017

By Stan Bitters

Located in Berlin, DE

This black lantern in glazed ceramic is handmade by Stan Bitters. Warm light soaks through the different openings. One model A / E27 Bulb 40 watts. To be on the safe side, the lamp...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Metal Candle Lantern, Hammered Design
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Metal Candle Lantern, Hammered Design

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Metal Candle Lantern, Hammered Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut and...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Arts & Crafts Aged Copper Hall Lantern with Cranberry Glass Shade
Large Arts & Crafts Aged Copper Hall Lantern with Cranberry Glass Shade

Large Arts & Crafts Aged Copper Hall Lantern with Cranberry Glass Shade

By Foster & Partners

Located in Nottingham, GB

A Large Copper Lantern with Textured Glass Cylinder Shade Exceptional quality heavy copper Arts & Crafts hall lantern. British made circa 1900. A large lantern hand crafted with b...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Rare 1920's Bronze lantern
Rare 1920's Bronze lantern

Rare 1920's Bronze lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and rare 1920's bronze lantern, the patina is so much nicer in person

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1920s American Gothic Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A Very Large White Iron Napoleon III Lantern
A Very Large White Iron Napoleon III Lantern

A Very Large White Iron Napoleon III Lantern

Located in London, GB

A very large and impressive antique French lantern, crafted from cast iron and finished in white paint. The lantern is richly decorated with tole leaves, acorns, and scrolling detail...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Antique English Solid Brass & Glass Starburst Hanging Lantern - Pendant
Antique English Solid Brass & Glass Starburst Hanging Lantern - Pendant

Antique English Solid Brass & Glass Starburst Hanging Lantern - Pendant

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This hanging lantern pendant appears to be a vintage or antique light fixture made of solid brass with a verdigris patina. The clear glass panels have an etched starburst design, wh...

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20th Century European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass
A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass

A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare early 20th Century finely cast gilded bronze hall hanging lantern. This exceptional piece is after the Versailles model, of hexagonal and cage form with beautiful bevell...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century  Pendant Frosted Murano Glass  by Angelo Brotto
Mid-Century  Pendant Frosted Murano Glass  by Angelo Brotto

Mid-Century Pendant Frosted Murano Glass by Angelo Brotto

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Rome, IT

Three Mid-century chandeliers or pendant. Frosted and textured glass sphere and Brass by Italian lighting designer and artist Angelo Brotto (1914-2002) Italy 1950'. Excellent origina...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

1920's American Tudor Revival Open Lantern
1920's American Tudor Revival Open Lantern

1920's American Tudor Revival Open Lantern

By CHANDELIER

Located in Denver, CO

1920's American open lantern featuring suggestions of Tudor revival scrolls and shield appliques. A central single medium base socket illuminates each of the four strap arms. We ha...

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1920s American Tudor Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Fine Mid-Century Modern French Baguès Crystal Lantern Pagoda Basket Chandelier
Fine Mid-Century Modern French Baguès Crystal Lantern Pagoda Basket Chandelier

Fine Mid-Century Modern French Baguès Crystal Lantern Pagoda Basket Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roslyn, NY

A very fine mid-century modern French gold gilt Maison Baguès style square crystal adorned lantern pagoda basket form 4 candelabra light chandelier / light fixture, we supply chain &...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Murano "Graniglia" Round Gold Color Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendants, 1990
Murano "Graniglia" Round Gold Color Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendants, 1990

Murano "Graniglia" Round Gold Color Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendants, 1990

Located in Roma, Lazio

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 gold-colore...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000

Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Exciting pastel pink color for this Murano chandelier, several shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design. Something really incredible this Murano chande...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Polished Brass Arts & Crafts Hall Lantern with Crystal Glass Shade
Antique Polished Brass Arts & Crafts Hall Lantern with Crystal Glass Shade

Antique Polished Brass Arts & Crafts Hall Lantern with Crystal Glass Shade

By Foster & Partners

Located in Nottingham, GB

Quality English Brass & Cut Glass Hall Lantern Exceptional quality heavy gauge brass lantern with domed and vented top section. English made circa 1900. Beautiful quality crystal ...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Brass and Silver Lantern with Strong Rounded Lucite
Neoclassical Brass and Silver Lantern with Strong Rounded Lucite

Neoclassical Brass and Silver Lantern with Strong Rounded Lucite

By Maison Jansen

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This large neoclassical style lantern is made of silver and brass with a strong rounded faux-glass lucite. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa ...

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1970s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique French Iron Wall Lantern
Antique French Iron Wall Lantern

Antique French Iron Wall Lantern

$2,940Sale Price|30% Off

Antique French Iron Wall Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful distressed lantern approximate 27” height and 30 height including bracket. 19” depth from wall. 18” wide. Old glass with crackle appearance. Scroll iron work and 3 light c...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Wall Lamp for Azucena
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Wall Lamp for Azucena

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Wall Lamp for Azucena

$1,721Sale Price / item|20% Off

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Wall Lamp for Azucena

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Milano, IT

Splendid wall lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in the 1950s for the Italian manufacturer Azucena. The wall sconce has a beautiful and shiny gilded brass stem, which is attach...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Hand-Crafted Classic Craftsman Style Lantern Exterior Outdoor Light Fixture
Hand-Crafted Classic Craftsman Style Lantern Exterior Outdoor Light Fixture

Hand-Crafted Classic Craftsman Style Lantern Exterior Outdoor Light Fixture

By Santa Barbara Lighting Company, Britt Jewett

Located in Santa Paula, CA

Inspired from a lantern from an old adobe, this lantern was created in homage to the old lantern and the history of the craft. Simple lines and the high pitched lid design make this ...

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2010s American American Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950's Italian Bent Glass Shade Pendant Lantern
1950's Italian Bent Glass Shade Pendant Lantern

1950's Italian Bent Glass Shade Pendant Lantern

Located in Hanover, MA

Perfect for an entrance hallway or powder room, this 1950's Italian chandelier has three curved glass shades in asymmetrical zig-zag form.

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1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

French Modern Neoclassical Style Brass and Blown Glass Chandeliers/ Lanterns
French Modern Neoclassical Style Brass and Blown Glass Chandeliers/ Lanterns

French Modern Neoclassical Style Brass and Blown Glass Chandeliers/ Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and Timeless French Mid-century style Modern Neoclassical lanterns / pendants / chandeliers. Sober, tasteful with the highest quality materials and workmanship, handcrafted g...

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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Fiesta Lantern By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Fiesta Lantern By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant

Fiesta Lantern By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant

By Steven Lancaster, Nani Goods

Located in South Pasadena, CA

The Fiesta Lantern Pendant Light is inspired by the vibrant spirit of Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas, celebrating cultural diversity through the interplay of rough and smooth textures ...

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2010s American Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern
1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern

1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern

By Banci Firenze

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern by Banci Firenze. Beautiful lighting from Banci.

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1950s Italian Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden
Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden

Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden

By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing brass table lamp in a brutalist design by Pierre Forssell. With this design Pierre Forssell presented a whole new way of using brass in lighting and decorative objects. Execu...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-century wrought iron lantern from France, 1950s
Mid-century wrought iron lantern from France, 1950s

Mid-century wrought iron lantern from France, 1950s

Located in Lyon, FR

Cute mid-century wrought iron lantern, made in France, 1950s. Wrought iron structure, frozen glass lampshade, nice making details : floral ornaments, metallic lace and twists. Perfec...

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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Elegant French 1930's lantern
Elegant French 1930's lantern

Elegant French 1930's lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very unusual lantern, it is quite different , to have light inside and outside, it is made of brass, so it could be by the beach or a lake

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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Blown Glass Melon Globe Lantern
Antique Hand Blown Glass Melon Globe Lantern

Antique Hand Blown Glass Melon Globe Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful and rustic Lantern finds incredible use of an antique Melon Globe. The glass itself is known in French as ‘cloche’ and translates directly to ‘bell’ in English. It was...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair, Jacques Adnet Style Medium Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960
Pair, Jacques Adnet Style Medium Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960

Pair, Jacques Adnet Style Medium Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Jacques Adnet style sconces, wall lights, lantern lamps in brass, etched glass and gun metal. In perfect working condition and each Sconce takes 1 light bulb max. 40 watts, ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

White Barovier Murano Lantern
White Barovier Murano Lantern

White Barovier Murano Lantern

Located in Austin, TX

Lantern, from the island of Murano, ”Pulegoso” glass blades are attached to a gilt brass structure to form this stunning fixture. This is a special order from Italy, please contact ...

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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Tekna Montrose City Small-C Light on Foot in Dark Bronze and Clear Glass

Tekna Montrose City Small-C Light on Foot in Dark Bronze and Clear Glass

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Small lantern in dark bronze on foot with pagoda structure with outside fitted clear glass. Dimensions: width 213mm - height 495mm - projection 213mm. LED Rustica clear glass e26 120...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Rock Crystal Obelisk Lights by Phoenix
Rock Crystal Obelisk Lights by Phoenix

Rock Crystal Obelisk Lights by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Pair of rock crystal obelisk lights with a polished brass bases. 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

Materials

Rock Crystal

Beautiful Beaded Italian Gilt Bronze Clear Crystals Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Beautiful Beaded Italian Gilt Bronze Clear Crystals Hot Air Balloon Chandelier

Beautiful Beaded Italian Gilt Bronze Clear Crystals Hot Air Balloon Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A beautiful beaded Italian gilt bronze and clear crystals hot air balloon form chandelier with 6 candelabra lights completely rewired with new sockets.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Monumental Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
Monumental Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier

Monumental Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier

By Kinkeldey

Located in Antwerp, BE

A magnificent modern crystal chandelier by Kinkeldey with 65 asymmetrically faceted crystals. Stunning size and quality ! Nine E14 and one E27 bulbs. Measures: Diameter 48 cm. He...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980

In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980

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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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-20th Century French Style Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern
Mid-20th Century French Style Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern

Mid-20th Century French Style Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern

Located in Barntrup, DE

French-style Neoclassical lantern in patinated brass and glass, three-light suspended fixture. A refined mid-20th-century lantern in the French Neoclassical style, crafted in patina...

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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
French Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

French Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French early 20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass three-light chandelier. The elongated gilt-metal body with cut-glass pendants, surmounted with three scrolled can...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1940s two light lantern Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
1940s two light lantern Attributed to Pietro Chiesa

1940s two light lantern Attributed to Pietro Chiesa

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Schoorl, NL

Extremely rare two-light lantern brass and faceted glass, Attributed to Pietro Chiesa circa 1940s. Excellent condition. 35 x 40 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French 1920s Bronze and Glass Lantern with Feathers and Acanthus Leaves
French 1920s Bronze and Glass Lantern with Feathers and Acanthus Leaves

French 1920s Bronze and Glass Lantern with Feathers and Acanthus Leaves

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French bronze and glass lantern from the early 20th century, with feathers and acanthus leaf motifs. Created in France during the first quarter of the 20th century, this lantern fe...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Candle Lit Lanterns, Metal, USA, 1960
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Candle Lit Lanterns, Metal, USA, 1960

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Candle Lit Lanterns, Metal, USA, 1960

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Set of 2 1960's Vintage Candle Lit Lanterns. Decorative and useful.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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

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

A pair of brass drum lanterns in the style of Lutyens
A pair of brass drum lanterns in the style of Lutyens

A pair of brass drum lanterns in the style of Lutyens

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of brass drum lanterns in the style of Lutyens, each of cylindrical form with four candle-arms suspended inside on a single tubular support, the four curved glass plates held ...

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20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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.