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White Painted Metal Lantern with Glass Panels and Pagoda Top, USA Wired
White Painted Metal Lantern with Glass Panels and Pagoda Top, USA Wired

White Painted Metal Lantern with Glass Panels and Pagoda Top, USA Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Midcentury white painted metal lantern offers a striking combination of architectural lines, soft curves, and polished details, making it a versatile statement piece in both tra...

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Mid-20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant Art Deco Pendant with Murano Glass Attr. to Pietro Chiesa 1940
Elegant Art Deco Pendant with Murano Glass Attr. to Pietro Chiesa 1940

Elegant Art Deco Pendant with Murano Glass Attr. to Pietro Chiesa 1940

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing pendant or lantern with a precious curved etched glass with leave motives . Lyre shape brass frame in excellent vintage condition. The rod height can be shorten on request. ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Antique Onyx Urn Lanterns
Antique Onyx Urn Lanterns

Antique Onyx Urn Lanterns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant pair of antique pendant lanterns featuring hand-carved natural onyx shades suspended from finely detailed bronze chains and canopies. Each lantern showcases beautifully ve...

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1920s Italian Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Vintage Pagoda Table Lamps, Lanterns Chinoiserie
Pair of Vintage Pagoda Table Lamps, Lanterns Chinoiserie

Pair of Vintage Pagoda Table Lamps, Lanterns Chinoiserie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

I just adore these lovely pair of vintage pagoda lantern style table lamps. These will be newly wired prior to shipping. The cord will have an on/off sw...

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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Two Porcelain Pendant Lights
Two Porcelain Pendant Lights

Two Porcelain Pendant Lights

Located in Antwerp, BE

Two porcelain and black metal pendant lights or lanterns. Measures: Diameter 42 cm. Height fixture 53 cm. Total height with the chain 73 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Hexagonal Gilt Bronze Lantern with Hand Cut Panels.
Hexagonal Gilt Bronze Lantern with Hand Cut Panels.

Hexagonal Gilt Bronze Lantern with Hand Cut Panels.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Fine Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Lantern in the Louis XIV Taste. Hand Cut Sunburst in Panels. 3 lights. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 21" Diameter 12 1/2" CW2807, 5011 & 5077

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1920s French Louis XIV Vintage Lanterns

Materials

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

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern.
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern.

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Magnificent and Imposing Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern (original gold). Great Quality. France, circa 1890. 9 lights. CW5168

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Regency Frosted Fairy Lantern After Frederick Ramond
Vintage Regency Frosted Fairy Lantern After Frederick Ramond

Vintage Regency Frosted Fairy Lantern After Frederick Ramond

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your space with a touch of celestial magic with this spectacular vintage lantern, designed in the iconic style of Frederick Raymond. The lantern's sleek, polished chrome frame...

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1970s American Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Lacquered Brass Hexagonal Lantern
Lacquered Brass Hexagonal Lantern

Lacquered Brass Hexagonal Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Fitted with four electrified candlelights within the hexagonal glass-inset frame, with volute scroll cresting.

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20th Century British Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Vintage Pair of Refined Hexagonal Gilt Lanterns
20th Century Italian Vintage Pair of Refined Hexagonal Gilt Lanterns

20th Century Italian Vintage Pair of Refined Hexagonal Gilt Lanterns

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We offer this splendid pair of vintage Italian lanterns from the 20th century (circa 1990s). Please note their unique and refined design! The hexagonal structure is made of gold-pla...

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1990s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu, Opaline Glass, and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu, Opaline Glass, and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu, Opaline Glass, and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A palatial and large antique Neoclassical gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is arranged in multiple tiers, incorporating a complex structure of ormolu-mounted elemen...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze Lantern
Bronze Lantern

Bronze Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine and Delicate Baltic Lantern. Silver over bronze frame and hand cut crystal beads, rosettes and U-drops. France, circa 1930. 1 light. CW5031.

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1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals
French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals

French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern with crystals, electrified with three lights. The shape is pentagonal, with one side that opens for cha...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Gadget Cane Concealed Oil Lamp Lantern Walking Stick
Rare Antique Gadget Cane Concealed Oil Lamp Lantern Walking Stick

Rare Antique Gadget Cane Concealed Oil Lamp Lantern Walking Stick

Located in Shippensburg, PA

UNUSUAL RARE GADGET CANE WITH A CONCEALED LANTERN OVER CARVED WALKING STICK Probably English, circa late 19th century 28 1/2" H; shaft is roughly 3/4" diameter A rather rare gadge...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Solid Brass Beacon Light
Solid Brass Beacon Light

Solid Brass Beacon Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass beacon light that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fitted with two Fresnel lenses. The smooth brass glows with the lacquer finish. Wire...

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1950s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze Ten-Light Cherub Chandelier
French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze Ten-Light Cherub Chandelier

French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze Ten-Light Cherub Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare French Belle Époque gilt bronze and ebonized-patinated bronze ten-light figural chandelier, with three winged cherubs, each holding a flame light with beaded gla...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
Fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

Fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th century three-light gilt-bronze and cut-glass basket chandelier. The circular basket shaped banded gilt-bronze frame surmounted with three scroll...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

3 Fine French Hanging Bronze and "Craquelé" Glass Lanterns by Jean Perzel
3 Fine French Hanging Bronze and "Craquelé" Glass Lanterns by Jean Perzel

3 Fine French Hanging Bronze and "Craquelé" Glass Lanterns by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

With a satin gilded finish bronze frame that hold a crazed glass shade. Dimensions: 2 same : 32 1/2" (with chain) Diameter: 19 1/4" 1 Smaller and different: H: 28 4/8" (with ch...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Brass and Golden Murano Glass Lantern
Brass and Golden Murano Glass Lantern

Brass and Golden Murano Glass Lantern

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Circular brass lantern with golden smokey Murano glass slabs. Price displayed per piece

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern
Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern

Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern

Located in Toledo, OH

A large heavy bronze cylindrical lantern. This fixture is 40" tall by 18" in diameter. Inside the cylinder are 9 candle lights. There are seven of these available. These were obta...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1970s Pair of Metal Lanterns with Carved Crystals
1970s Pair of Metal Lanterns with Carved Crystals

1970s Pair of Metal Lanterns with Carved Crystals

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s pair of metal lanterns with carved crystals.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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 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 French Art Deco Plafonniers
Pair of French Art Deco Plafonniers

Pair of French Art Deco Plafonniers

Located in New Orleans, LA

This pair of French Art Deco plafonniers are beautifully adorned with crystals, woven in pattern in the beguise manner. These rest on top of silvered tole, surrounding the glass cove...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Brass and Glass Lanterns
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Brass and Glass Lanterns

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Brass and Glass Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

A significant pair of Hollywood Regency-style gilt brass and glass lanterns. Each lantern is formed with a hexagonal frame constructed from polished gilt brass, enclosing six glass p...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs. Lantern can be opened on one side. Glass of later date. H:40,5cm W:26,5cm D:12cm

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier after Pierre Gouthiere
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier after Pierre Gouthiere

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier after Pierre Gouthiere

By Pierre Gouthiere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze six-light figural chandelier. The elongated gilt bronze frame with six scrolled candle-arms (now electrified) surmounted with ribbons...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

34" Handwoven Black Rattan Pendant Light, Brushed Nickel, Ventila Collection
34" Handwoven Black Rattan Pendant Light, Brushed Nickel, Ventila Collection

34" Handwoven Black Rattan Pendant Light, Brushed Nickel, Ventila Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". It’s an interplay of textures...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Rattan

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern  This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern  This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This very old Hall Lantern has 6 bevelled glass sides This very unusual Baroque light is wired for electricity, it has the mask of the gr...

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19th Century Gothic Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Brass Ships Onion Lantern
Brass Ships Onion Lantern

Brass Ships Onion Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass Perkins eight-inch onion lamp with red lens. Highly polished. Oil burner with wick, tank, and glass chimney. Nice unit. Highly polished finish. ...

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1950s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Style Wrought Iron and Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
Spanish Style Wrought Iron and Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century

Spanish Style Wrought Iron and Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large Spanish style iron and glass lantern. American, Early 20th Century. Lantern has 21 inches of chain that we can shorten to buyers specification if requested. Newly re-wired, hol...

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handel Lantern Style Porch Hall Entry Light Fixture with Glue Chip Glass
Handel Lantern Style Porch Hall Entry Light Fixture with Glue Chip Glass

Handel Lantern Style Porch Hall Entry Light Fixture with Glue Chip Glass

Located in Toledo, OH

A great Arts & Crafts lantern style porch or hall entry light fixture. Frosted, bent pane, glue chip glass in copper casting with a conical cap. Signed Hande...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

19th Century Italian Antique Scrolled Iron Lantern
19th Century Italian Antique Scrolled Iron Lantern

19th Century Italian Antique Scrolled Iron Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

This striking 19th-century Italian lantern features beautifully executed scrolled ironwork, with sinuous curves and elaborated scroll motifs characteristic of period iron artisanship...

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19th Century Italian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Chrome Fixture by Forecast Lighting
Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Chrome Fixture by Forecast Lighting

Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Chrome Fixture by Forecast Lighting

By Forecast Lighting

Located in Atlanta, GA

Great quality midcentury light fixture by Forecast Lighting having a tubular pendant with hidden downward facing light and six lights around the perimeter framed by metal orbs. The f...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Narrow Chinese Blackwood Lantern, circa 1900
Narrow Chinese Blackwood Lantern, circa 1900

Narrow Chinese Blackwood Lantern, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Framed in blackwood, this 19th century square lantern casts a soft glow through frosted glass. Displaying the refined simplicity found in furniture of the same era, the lantern illum...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lanterns

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

Fine Pair of Belle Époque Neoclassical Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass Lanterns
Fine Pair of Belle Époque Neoclassical Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass Lanterns

Fine Pair of Belle Époque Neoclassical Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Belle Époque neoclassical style gilt-metal and cut-molded-glass hanging lanterns. The single-light scrolled finely chased gilt-metal body with...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working
Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working

Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian manual oil lantern for signaling for railway station chief, white-red-green state railway. In burnished brass. This lamp can be used as a piece of furniture, due to the beaut...

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Three French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamps Attributed to Raymond Subes
Three French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamps Attributed to Raymond Subes

Three French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamps Attributed to Raymond Subes

By Raymond Subes

Located in New York, NY

Three elegant French Art Deco standing lamps attributed to Raymond Subes and composed of elegant hand-hammered wrought iron with molded and satinized glass shades. Available indi...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Bronze Chateau Lantern from France
19th Century Bronze Chateau Lantern from France

19th Century Bronze Chateau Lantern from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This bronze "Lanterne de Chateau" origins from France, circa 1810.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

English 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Lantern, Attributed to Lenygon
English 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Lantern, Attributed to Lenygon

English 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Lantern, Attributed to Lenygon

By Lenygon & Co. 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An English 19th-20th century neoclassical style figural hexagonal three-light gilt bronze lantern with figures of bearded male caryatids and winged gargoyles, every other glass panel centered with an edged glass starburst, possibly supplied by Lenygon & Co, London, circa 1900. The firm of Lenygon & Company was located at 31 Old Burlington Street, London. It was founded in the early 1900s and had an important clientele including the Earl of Pembroke...

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Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze & Blown Cut-Glass 7-Light Figural Chandelier
French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze & Blown Cut-Glass 7-Light Figural Chandelier

French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze & Blown Cut-Glass 7-Light Figural Chandelier

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and blown cut-glass seven-light figural chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The elongated gilt-bronze body surmounted with acanthus and leaf de...

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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Small Pair of Vintage-Style Solid Brass Wall Lanterns Sconces- 12”25 x 6” x6”
Small Pair of Vintage-Style Solid Brass Wall Lanterns Sconces- 12”25 x 6” x6”

Small Pair of Vintage-Style Solid Brass Wall Lanterns Sconces- 12”25 x 6” x6”

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your entryway, patio, or hallway with this matching pair of small solid brass wall lanterns. Featuring a classic multi-pane hexagonal design and a beautifully rich, hand enha...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern

Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French neoclassical large Empire bronze and crystal adorning glass bell jar lantern fixture with 6 candelabra lights.

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1920s French Empire Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Versaiiles Style Lantern in Gilt Bronze and Crystal
Versaiiles Style Lantern in Gilt Bronze and Crystal

Versaiiles Style Lantern in Gilt Bronze and Crystal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very fine Versailles style small lantern, of gilt bronze and crystal

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Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Very Large Aqua Fume Murano Pendant
Very Large Aqua Fume Murano Pendant

Very Large Aqua Fume Murano Pendant

Located in Westport, CT

unique large blown jar style pendant/ lantern in a ever changing aqua fume color speckled with gold and silver mica to create an organic modern effect Hardware in a rustic dark antiq...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840

Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American nickel silver and brass enameled iron coach lanterns with the original circular and side lamp beveled glass. Lanterns are candle powered but can be converted to elec...

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1840s American American Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Brass, Iron, Nickel

Large Wrought Iron French Arts and Crafts Hall Lantern
Large Wrought Iron French Arts and Crafts Hall Lantern

Large Wrought Iron French Arts and Crafts Hall Lantern

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Wrought Iron French Arts and Crafts Hall Lantern This is a very large Hallway or Porch Lantern it has 5 sides, at the top it is decorated with iron curls This is a large and v...

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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Stacked Bamboo Lantern Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Stacked Bamboo Lantern Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Stacked Bamboo Lantern Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage lantern lamps exudes an effortless Boho Chic and Tropical vibe, perfect for creating a warm, ambient glow in any space. Meticulously crafted from stacked horizon...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Space Age Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light
Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light

Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Decorative French Gilt Brass Lantern Pendant Light A superb quality brass lantern, the light has 6 glass panels each etched with a star at the centre. The Lamp is decorated in the F...

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1920s Rococo Revival Vintage 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.