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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 Chinese Hanging Wire Lantern
Vintage Chinese Hanging Wire Lantern

Vintage Chinese Hanging Wire Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

This vintage Chinese lantern once hung from a small boat, illuminating the waters for nighttime fishing. Hand-woven from iron wire, the lantern has a lacy, open pattern and may have ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Wire

French Gilt Hall Lantern
French Gilt Hall Lantern

French Gilt Hall Lantern

$582Sale Price|48% Off

French Gilt Hall Lantern

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Gilt Hall Lantern This French Gilt Hall Lantern features a one-piece cut glass clear shade that is surrounded by decorative adorments with fi...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Small original Arts & Crafts brass lantern with vaseline glass shade
Small original Arts & Crafts brass lantern with vaseline glass shade

Small original Arts & Crafts brass lantern with vaseline glass shade

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Original small Arts & Crafts brass lantern or light fitting dating to around 1910. It has its original vaseline glass opalescent shade. It is in good original condition but would nee...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Limburg Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Iron Brass & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
Limburg Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Iron Brass & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s

Limburg Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Iron Brass & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Pair of beautifully designed and crafted octagonally shaped and multi-faceted clear glass & polished brass Mid-Century Modern pendant lights. These minimalistic, Contemporary Art...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Rounded Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Rounded Italian Chandelier, 1960s

Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Rounded Italian Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century style round hanging chandelier in bamboo, Rattan and Cote d'Azur. This wonderful object was produced in Italy in the 1960s. This amazing design is perfect for anyone who loves using rattan to create beautiful masterpieces. This chandelier is perfect for a mid-century living room or kitchen with a French maritime...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

A exquisite pair of large and unique antique Japanese octagonal form reticulated gilt copper lanterns. These large antique Japanese gilt copper lanter...

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20th Century Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Blown Glass Italian Lantern
Blown Glass Italian Lantern

Blown Glass Italian Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern with 3 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Height of body: 14.25" Present drop: 20.25" (adjustable) Diameter: 12.5"

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1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained Glass lantern
French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained Glass lantern

French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained Glass lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained Glass lantern. This beautiful six window lantern is centered around the bottom finial of a spiraling Wrought Iron ring. Above the finial is an array of pressed scrolled Iron which expands upwards to the frame of the cage. The base of the cage is decorated with Iron oak leaves and twisted pointed daggers attached to each bar of the cage. The six Iron panels around each window contain scrolling movements and twisted bands that hold the beautiful glass within. Each glass window is decorated with a circular central emerald stained glass reserve with an outer ring of ruby stained glass...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maritime Beacon With Fresnel Lens
Maritime Beacon With Fresnel Lens

Maritime Beacon With Fresnel Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper buoy light with bronze frame Fresnel lens. Hinged top with brass hinges and bezel. Built to the highest quality to withstand decades at sea. Professi...

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1950s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Gilt Metal Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey
Gilt Metal Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey

Gilt Metal Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey

By Kinkeldey

Located in Antwerp, BE

A beautiful Kinkeldey chandelier with 46 clear handmade ice crystals in varying lengths. New wiring, three E-14 base bulbs and one E27 bulb up to 40 watts per bulb. Materials: Chrom...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

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

Pair of Exceptional Early 20th C. Pagoda Lanterns in Solid Bronze
Pair of Exceptional Early 20th C. Pagoda Lanterns in Solid Bronze

Pair of Exceptional Early 20th C. Pagoda Lanterns in Solid Bronze

Located in North Miami, FL

These magnificent Japanese style lanterns were salvaged from a San Francisco estate. They have been rewired, canopy and hardware upgraded - all in bronze. This is an open lantern w...

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Amethyst Glass Light Fixtures
Pair of Amethyst Glass Light Fixtures

Pair of Amethyst Glass Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's French glass light fixture with 3 interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 17.5" Diameter: 7"

Category

1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

One of Two of 1970s Pendant Lamps
One of Two of 1970s Pendant Lamps

One of Two of 1970s Pendant Lamps

Located in Antwerp, BE

Two Pendant lamps 1970s. Gives a very nice warm light when lit. The lamps have two different sizes. Diameter 42 cm and 33 cm. Please note that price is per item.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Plastic

Pair of French Porcelain Lamps, Sold Individually
Pair of French Porcelain Lamps, Sold Individually

Pair of French Porcelain Lamps, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 French wrought iron lantern with 4 lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Min. Drop: 33" Drop: 42" Diameter: 16".

Category

1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

English Faux Painted Tin Hanging Glass Lantern, 20th Century
English Faux Painted Tin Hanging Glass Lantern, 20th Century

English Faux Painted Tin Hanging Glass Lantern, 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

English faux painted tin hanging lantern with a centered ring over beading, decorative floral swags, three-tiered step back, four glass sides with a hinged door, three-light cluster ...

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20th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Tin

19th Century French Napoleon III Round Iron Lantern with Stained Glass Panels
19th Century French Napoleon III Round Iron Lantern with Stained Glass Panels

19th Century French Napoleon III Round Iron Lantern with Stained Glass Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

For a unique lighting feature, look no further than this beautiful, antique Gothic style lantern. Crafted in France circa 1870, this vibrant lantern features seven stained glass pane...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Venetian Six-Light Glass Chandelier
Venetian Six-Light Glass Chandelier

Venetian Six-Light Glass Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Venetian Murano glass chandelier. Measure: Diameter 78 cm. Height fixture 70 cm. Total height with the chain 90 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Round Aqua Green / Gold Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier, 2020
Murano Round Aqua Green / Gold Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier, 2020

Murano Round Aqua Green / Gold Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Pure elegance, for this chandelier from the midcentury of Murano. Strong color and beautiful design. Simple but with an exciting color. Its structure is round and made of iron color...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Florentine Carved Giltwood Hanging Lantern
Florentine Carved Giltwood Hanging Lantern

Florentine Carved Giltwood Hanging Lantern

Located in Kent, Dover

A Florentine carved giltwood tapering hanging lantern in the Baroque manner, each corner supported by figures, with an acorn finial and cupula domed canopy. The interior painted blue.

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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

Large Carved Gilded Wooden Lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton
Large Carved Gilded Wooden Lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton

Large Carved Gilded Wooden Lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large carved gilded wooden lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton This piece originates from the Theatre Royal in Brighton which was built in 1806 This is a six-sided piece, the p...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Lanterns

Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1900 French cast bronze lanterns with interior lights, original bent glass insets and patinated gilt patina. Measurements: Height 112" Diameter 34.5".

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Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Bell Art Glass Pendent Baccarat Chandelier Lantern
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Bell Art Glass Pendent Baccarat Chandelier Lantern

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Bell Art Glass Pendent Baccarat Chandelier Lantern

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern bell form art glass thick rope clear Baccarat style pendant chandelier Fitted with one Edison light that has been rewired and ready to enjoy.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze 'Brig - Tall-Ship' Marine Lanterns with Putti Corner Caryatids. The single-light tapered square cast-bronze body surmounted with alleg...

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Early 1900s English British Colonial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Wrought Iron Lantern
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Lantern

French 19th Century Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very decorative and unique French 19th century Wrought Iron lantern. The bottom of the hexagon shaped lantern is elegantly decorated by elongated 'S' scrolls leading to the bottom ...

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19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern The large and important frame designed with a crowned top with acanthus leaves and berries, the body surrounded by wreaths and garlands with flowers and foliage that are finished on both sides, the inside with eight tiered lights each with spiral arms. This unique bronze lantern is the largest and most important lantern...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Midcentury Italian Brushed Chrome and Brass Six-Light Chandelier
Large Midcentury Italian Brushed Chrome and Brass Six-Light Chandelier

Large Midcentury Italian Brushed Chrome and Brass Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A large Mid-Century Modern brushed chrome and brass six-light chandelier, Italy 1960s. Six Edison E14 light candelabra bulb sockets. Measures: Overall height 39" / 99 cm, adjustab...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Unfinished
Unfinished

Unfinished

Located in New York, NY

Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.

Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

The Badger Brass Mfg. Co. 1903 Solar Kerosene Automobile Lamp In Polished Brass
The Badger Brass Mfg. Co. 1903 Solar Kerosene Automobile Lamp In Polished Brass

The Badger Brass Mfg. Co. 1903 Solar Kerosene Automobile Lamp In Polished Brass

Located in Miami, FL

Solar kerosene automobile lamp designed by The Badger Brass Mfg Co. Very beautiful and very decorative piece, created in America by The Badger Brass Mfg Co., back in the 1903. This ...

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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Copper

Pair of Nickel-Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Nickel-Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Nickel-Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s Italian nickel-plated lanterns with etched glass and mirrored panels depicting birds and palm trees. Sold individually. Measurements: Height (minimum drop): 27.5" ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Lantern Ceiling Light with Multi-Color Glass
Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Lantern Ceiling Light with Multi-Color Glass

Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Lantern Ceiling Light with Multi-Color Glass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Handcrafted Light Fixture with Multi-Color Glass Stylish handcrafted Moroccan pendant with multi-color hand blown cut glass and metal with an antique bronze finish. Moorish style ceiling light fixture with small cut-glass with open metal filigree work Moorish design in diamond shape. Rewired with one light bulb. The metal is hand-cut in floral and geometric Moorish Islamic designs. The lantern is rewired for electricity to use with one light bulb 60 watts max, Moroccan ceiling light fixture...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

One of Ten Peill & Putzler 1970s Large Biomorphic Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights
One of Ten Peill & Putzler 1970s Large Biomorphic Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights

One of Ten Peill & Putzler 1970s Large Biomorphic Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

One of a set of ten (rare to find in such a quantity) beautiful mid-century designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Large Brown and Beige Art Glass and Metal Hallway Lantern, France, 1920s
Large Brown and Beige Art Glass and Metal Hallway Lantern, France, 1920s

Large Brown and Beige Art Glass and Metal Hallway Lantern, France, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

This impressive, large hallway lantern, crafted in the Arts and Crafts era around the 1920s in France, features a rare design made of brown and beige art glass combined with metal. ...

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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Billiard Snooker pool table dining brasserie light arts and crafts steel
Billiard Snooker pool table dining brasserie light arts and crafts steel

Billiard Snooker pool table dining brasserie light arts and crafts steel

Located in Radstock, GB

A steel framed billiard light of arts and crafts form circa 1910. Featuring decorative scroll work to the frame the shades hang via a chain mechanism which is very elegant. The sha...

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1910s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

FINE PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE 20TH CENTURY FRENCH PARISIAN ART DECO HANGING LANTERNs
FINE PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE 20TH CENTURY FRENCH PARISIAN ART DECO HANGING LANTERNs

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

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Lanterns
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Lanterns

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine pair of late 19th century gilt bronze five-light lanterns. The lanterns of octagonal form with a pieced gallery with stars circling the top. Five interior lights.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rare Venini Reticello Ceiling Lights 1940'
Pair of Rare Venini Reticello Ceiling Lights 1940'

Pair of Rare Venini Reticello Ceiling Lights 1940'

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing and rare pair of ceiling lights with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass semi-sphere 1940'. Excellent original condition. 3 E 14 Light bulb 40 Watt.

Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique English Regency Era Gold Bronze 4-Light Chateau Lantern, Circa 1820's.
Antique English Regency Era Gold Bronze 4-Light Chateau Lantern, Circa 1820's.

Antique English Regency Era Gold Bronze 4-Light Chateau Lantern, Circa 1820's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English regency era gold bronze 4-light chateau lantern with lion masks & neo-classical urns, circa 1820's.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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

Original 1940s HMV Illuminated Shop Sign  Salvaged from Oxford Street Flagship
Original 1940s HMV Illuminated Shop Sign  Salvaged from Oxford Street Flagship

Original 1940s HMV Illuminated Shop Sign Salvaged from Oxford Street Flagship

Located in Alton, GB

A rare and iconic piece of British retail history, this authentic 1940s HMV illuminated shop sign has been salvaged with care and expertise from the legendary His Master’s Voice stor...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Ships Lantern by Perko of New York
Ships Lantern by Perko of New York

Ships Lantern by Perko of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, "Perko" of Broklyn, New York. Polished and lacquered brass, Fresnel glass lens, carry handle, hinged door, mounting brac...

Category

1930s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

20th Century Large Hanging Frosted Glass and Ormolu Lantern
20th Century Large Hanging Frosted Glass and Ormolu Lantern

20th Century Large Hanging Frosted Glass and Ormolu Lantern

Located in GB

An impressive 20th century large hanging frosted glass and ormolu lantern. Each panel is etched with star burst and bowed panels. Excellent for home use.

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels & Ribbons
French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels & Ribbons

French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels & Ribbons

Located in New York, NY

Bronze gold gilded, three light, 20th C., lantern light with canopy. It is adorned with a series of chain swags with molded tassels and ribbons decorating the cylinder glass. The bot...

Category

20th Century French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Metal & Glass, Moorish Design, 1980
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Metal & Glass, Moorish Design, 1980

Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Metal & Glass, Moorish Design, 1980

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted large Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with open metal work Moorish filigree design. Hurricane candle lamp with open metal work design and clear glass. The lantern ha...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Art Deco French Hanging Lanterns  This is a lovely pair of hall lights
A Pair of Art Deco French Hanging Lanterns  This is a lovely pair of hall lights

A Pair of Art Deco French Hanging Lanterns This is a lovely pair of hall lights

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Art Deco French Hanging Lanterns This is a lovely pair of hall lights, they have 4 flat glass panels some of which still have the original etching The lanterns are really ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Limburg One of Four Vintage Minimalist Iron, Brass & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
Limburg One of Four Vintage Minimalist Iron, Brass & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s

Limburg One of Four Vintage Minimalist Iron, Brass & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

One of a set four beautifully designed and crafted octagonally shaped and multi-faceted clear glass & polished brass Mid-Century pendant light. These large minimalistic, Contemporary...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Metal Moroccan Lanterns - a Pair
Vintage Boho Metal Moroccan Lanterns - a Pair

Vintage Boho Metal Moroccan Lanterns - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your space with the enchanting charm of Vintage Boho Moroccan Lanterns. Featuring intricate patterns and colorful glass accents, these lanterns add a touch of bohemian ele...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan 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.