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Sconce, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900
Sconce, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900

Sconce, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Plaster “Eye” lantern. Small series artist work.
Plaster “Eye” lantern. Small series artist work.

Plaster “Eye” lantern. Small series artist work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

“Eye” lantern in plaster on composite structure, circular in shape. Small series artist work. Dimensions: H 80 x D 60 cm Reference: LS62552012A The manufacturing time is indicat...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Lanterns

Materials

Plaster

Very Fine French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze and Molded Cut-Glass Chandelier
Very Fine French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze and Molded Cut-Glass Chandelier

Very Fine French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze and Molded Cut-Glass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French Belle Époque gilt bronze and molded cut-glass thirteen-light chandelier, the circular shaped frame surmounted with an ovoid and spiral pear-shaped molded and frost...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W
Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W

Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W

Located in Benington, Herts

An imposing and fine quality pair of early 19th century French Tole Peinte and parcel gilt wall lanterns with outstanding original finish. French early 19th century - circa 1820. These extremely impressive unique wall lanterns of imposing scale have a wonderful original finish. Of frosted glass vase shaped form, the imbricated “fish scale” domes...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Glass

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Hanging Lantern Pendant Lamp
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Hanging Lantern Pendant Lamp

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Hanging Lantern Pendant Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore 4 arm hanging lantern / pendant lamp with festoon design and 4 glass panels

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Regency Hall Lantern, Medium
Regency Hall Lantern, Medium

Regency Hall Lantern, Medium

Located in Westwood, NJ

Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ship's Trawling Lantern with Red and Blue Filters by Meteorite "A-11175"
Ship's Trawling Lantern with Red and Blue Filters by Meteorite "A-11175"

Ship's Trawling Lantern with Red and Blue Filters by Meteorite "A-11175"

By Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare English ship's lantern known as a trawling lantern. Fitted with red and green filters for port and starboard with a clear strip up the center. Very large and heavy. Brass maker'...

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1930s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

English Brass Royalty Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
English Brass Royalty Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1820

English Brass Royalty Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass royalty hexagon shaped hanging hall lantern with pierced decorative dome, corner finials, original alternating glass panels with coats of arms, four-light electrified cluster and terminating on a lower decorative pierced concave dome...

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1820s English George IV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Scottish Entrance Lamp with Openwork Design
19th Century Antique Scottish Entrance Lamp with Openwork Design

19th Century Antique Scottish Entrance Lamp with Openwork Design

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This antique Scottish entrance lamp dates from the 19th century and captivates with its authentic charm and craftsmanship. Made of black metal, it features an elegant, architectural ...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Bronze & Etched Glass Ceiling Lantern Pen and Brush Club NYC
Neoclassical Bronze & Etched Glass Ceiling Lantern Pen and Brush Club NYC

Neoclassical Bronze & Etched Glass Ceiling Lantern Pen and Brush Club NYC

Located in New York, NY

1890s Neoclassical hall ceiling lantern with two etched glass panels and three lights. It features bronze detailed framing with a multi toned patina and silver wash. This originally ...

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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Rare ornate French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and gilt-metal molded glass "Versailles" style Rococo Revival single-light hanging lantern. The elongated molded and cut-glass body...

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Early 1900s French Rococo Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse
Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse

Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished brass yacht lantern with clear masthead lens and res and green bullseye glass port and starboard lenses. Hinged door to rear that has a seahorse badge attached. Vente...

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1930s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-20th Century Italian Glass and Tole Lantern
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Glass and Tole Lantern

Large Mid-20th Century Italian Glass and Tole Lantern

Located in Stamford, CT

Large white tole 1970s lantern from new-old stock. Body is 19" high. Glass is 16" high. Base is 9" in diameter. Includes original lattice work canopy. Whit...

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Cut-Glass Chandelier by Mottheau et Fils
19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Cut-Glass Chandelier by Mottheau et Fils

19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Cut-Glass Chandelier by Mottheau et Fils

By Maison Mottheau et Fils

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and cut-glass eight-light chandelier with a suspended bell-shaped blown-glass candle-bowl, by Mottheau et Fils,...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

A striking Napoleon III black iron lantern featuring intricate scrollwork, glass-paneled sides, and a gracefully tapered form—blending 19th century French industrial craftsmanship wi...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930
Art Deco Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930

Art Deco Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Wrought-Iron Single Light Cylindrical Lanterns, Wired for the USA
Pair of French Wrought-Iron Single Light Cylindrical Lanterns, Wired for the USA

Pair of French Wrought-Iron Single Light Cylindrical Lanterns, Wired for the USA

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French wrought iron cylindrical lanterns from the 20th century with single lights each. Born in France during the 20th century, this exquisite pair of wrought iron lanterns...

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

19th Century French Napoleon III 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 four stained glass panel...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

1960's Pifco Classic Superbeam Torches
1960's Pifco Classic Superbeam Torches

1960's Pifco Classic Superbeam Torches

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Pifco Classic Superbeam Torches. We collect these classic torches just because they are so good looking. The listing is for one random torch, with our without a box, in clean...

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1960s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Other

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Shell Art Glass Pendent Cylinder Chandelier Lantern
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Shell Art Glass Pendent Cylinder Chandelier Lantern

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Shell Art Glass Pendent Cylinder Chandelier Lantern

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern shell art glass pendent cylinder chandelier Fitted with one Edison light that has been rewired and ready to enjoy.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Style Blown and Painted Glass Ball Lantern

English Style Blown and Painted Glass Ball Lantern

Located in Marseille, FR

Blown glass ball lantern and painted English style gilded bronze frame, height 82 cm for a diameter of 30 cm. Additional information: Material: Glass & crystal Style: 1900 early...

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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

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

Eden Florentine Brass Wall Lantern
Eden Florentine Brass Wall Lantern

Eden Florentine Brass Wall Lantern

Located in Milan, IT

Inspired by the elegance of historical lighting, the Eden Florentine brass wall lantern merges timeless style with durable craftsmanship. Its brass structure, coupled with transparen...

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2010s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair carriage lanterns
Pair carriage lanterns

Pair carriage lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superb pair of coach lanterns featuring eagles

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19th Century Antique Lanterns

Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Cage Form Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Cage Form Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Cage Form Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Cage Form Multi-Light Chandelier Embellished with Cut Rock Crystal Obelisks and Prisms. The chandelier features a central c...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

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

A Pair of Aluminium Outdoor Pillar Lanterns, English, circa 1950s
A Pair of Aluminium Outdoor Pillar Lanterns, English, circa 1950s

A Pair of Aluminium Outdoor Pillar Lanterns, English, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

An elegant pair of mid-20th-century cast aluminium pillar lanterns, each with a tapering square-section body rising to a domed and flared base, and surmounted by a pointed finial. Th...

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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Spectacular Antique French Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Spectacular Antique French Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Spectacular Antique French Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular antique French silvered bronze and rock crystal chandelier of large scale. The chandelier is constructed in a tiered pyramidal form, descending in multiple levels of ca...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
Pair of Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s

Pair of Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of midcentury Gaetano Sciolari clears glass rod modernist chandeliers with brass frame. Each with 20 E 14 light bulbs creates a fabulous light effect. Excellent vintage cond...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Steel Port and Starboard Lights
Pair of Steel Port and Starboard Lights

Pair of Steel Port and Starboard Lights

By Artistic Brass & BZ Wks NYC

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of ship's lanterns, port and starboard, with polished steel cases that have been stripped and meticulously polished and lacquered. This is a first class pair of lanterns with copper badges from Marine Division Artistic Brass and Bronze...

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1930s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

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.

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

20th Century Iron Rabbit / Lantern Door Stop
20th Century Iron Rabbit / Lantern Door Stop

20th Century Iron Rabbit / Lantern Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th century Cast iron rabbit doorstop with a candle space to create a lantern. This heavy rabbit could even sit on the front porch or patio.

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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful small hanging lamp or lantern from Venini glass production in Italy in the 1950s. The glass is handmade and has regular white-blue stripes and a very nice shape. The color...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Long Golden Murano Glass Chandelier in Palm Tree Shape
Long Golden Murano Glass Chandelier in Palm Tree Shape

Long Golden Murano Glass Chandelier in Palm Tree Shape

By Barovier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This spectacular long chandelier was entirely handcrafted in Murano. Each single leaf was individually made in high quality blown glass, this is why we can notice very light differen...

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1990s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Arabesque Enameled Lanterns. Sold Individually.
Pair of Arabesque Enameled Lanterns. Sold Individually.

Pair of Arabesque Enameled Lanterns. Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940s Turkish enameled lanterns. Sold and priced individually. Measurements: Drop 31" Diameter 9.5"

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1940s Turkish Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Federal Style Continental Brass Lanterns, Pair
Early 20th Century Federal Style Continental Brass Lanterns, Pair

Early 20th Century Federal Style Continental Brass Lanterns, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a wonderful pair of Federal style brass lanterns with eagle pediment. They have a made in Holland label. They are not wired and were likely operated via oil.

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Early 20th Century European Federal Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Napoleon III Style Bronze Lantern Circa 1900
Napoleon III Style Bronze Lantern Circa 1900

Napoleon III Style Bronze Lantern Circa 1900

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Napoleon III style bronze lantern circa 1900 acid-etched glasses

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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Hand Crafted Moroccan Lantern with Colored Panes
Hand Crafted Moroccan Lantern with Colored Panes

Hand Crafted Moroccan Lantern with Colored Panes

Located in Asheville, NC

Lantern with corner compartments and glass colored planes. Bronze toned filigree frame which can stand or hang. May house candles or electric bulbs.  

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930, Art Deco
Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930, Art Deco

Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Antique Venetian Lantern
Antique Venetian Lantern

Antique Venetian Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 Venetian painted metal lantern with ambre glass.  3 lights. Measurements: Total drop: 28.5" Diameter: 11.25"

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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Belle Epoque Brass Tapered Hex Lantern
Belle Epoque Brass Tapered Hex Lantern

Belle Epoque Brass Tapered Hex Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegantly decorative six-panel, 3-light glass and brass lantern. French origin - Belle Époque style. Each glass panel topped in an amazingly shaped brass frame with an even more w...

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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Eye-catching Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass Octagonal Design Pendant Light Lantern
Eye-catching Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass Octagonal Design Pendant Light Lantern

Eye-catching Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass Octagonal Design Pendant Light Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful fine ceiling fixture for the perfect ambiance in your entrance or otherwise. If you are looking for a beautiful Dutch Arts & Crafts pendant then this rare and geometrical ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal

20th Century Regency Style Hanging Lantern
20th Century Regency Style Hanging Lantern

20th Century Regency Style Hanging Lantern

Located in GB

A large hanging Regency Style Lantern, with domed top and cartouche moulding. Cascading on to an Ormolu bracket with pierced acorn finial.

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Late 20th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Grand Bronzed Regency Style Hallway Lantern
Grand Bronzed Regency Style Hallway Lantern

Grand Bronzed Regency Style Hallway Lantern

Located in London, GB

A large bronzed hallway lantern with anthemion mounts, c.2000. A substantial and boldly conceived Regency style glazed lantern with five light suspended chandelier within. Re-wired a...

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20th Century European Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pendant lantern By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal Technique: cast, mo...

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1880s French Neoclassical Antique Lanterns

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Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass
Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass

Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass

Located in Norwell, MA

Bow lantern from a boat with red and blue fresnel glass lenses. Embossed brass makers tag from Tiebout of New York. With oil burner. Vented top and carry handle American Circa 1933 ...

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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Late 20 th Century Larger Bell Jar , Silver Plated finish , cut Circles
Late 20 th Century Larger Bell Jar , Silver Plated finish , cut Circles

Late 20 th Century Larger Bell Jar , Silver Plated finish , cut Circles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extra Large Custom made with hand cut Circle design at top and bottom of the glass jar . Metal hardware was plated in Silver with an Antique finish . This one and one more are the l...

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1990s Indian American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lanterns – Large Beveled Glass Sconces
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lanterns – Large Beveled Glass Sconces

Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lanterns – Large Beveled Glass Sconces

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your home’s exterior or entryway with this elegantpair of vintage solid brass wall lanterns. These oversized sconces feature a classic multi-faceted geometric silhouette, hea...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Maillon 3C LED Wall Light
Maillon 3C LED Wall Light

Maillon 3C LED Wall Light

Located in Westport, CT

Elegant grouping of 3 oval metal rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light. Soft white 3000K. 1800 lumens. Dimmable.

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2010s Modern Lanterns

Materials

Stainless Steel

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.