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Lanterns For Sale
Japanese Large Pagoda Lantern/Pendant Light with Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese black and gold pagoda lantern Rewired supplied with chain and canopy Takes on 100 watt Edison based bulb.  
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1960s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School "De Nieuwe Honsel" Stained Glass Hanging Lamp
By De Nieuwe Honsel, Hendrik Cornelis Herens
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Dutch Art Deco, Amsterdam School hanging lamp made by "De Nieuwe Honsel". Designed by Hendrik Cornelis Herens ( 1893 - 1934 ) Stained glass Hanging Lamp...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

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Stained Glass

Elegant Barovier Hand Blown Glass Pendant Lantern, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Barovier hand blown glass pendant lantern with a precious "pulegoso" cup 1940s. Three E 14 light bulbs.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Copper & Brass Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper signal lantern with curved Perspex lens with brass bars. Copper carry handles. Mounting flange on rear. Mounted to a thick mahogany base. L...
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1930s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French Louie XIV style glass lantern. The bell-shape body is suspended from 3 lengths of brass chain secured to the brass rim with pierced gallery edge....
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Lanterns

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Brass

Solid Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered solid brass ships lantern with clear glass lenses. Lacking colored red and green filters. Mounted to thick mahogany bases. Wire with new sockets and cor...
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1940s European Vintage Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as pendants with matching adjustable chains (currently 3 ft. long, but can be expanded)...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Lanterns

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Iron, Aluminum

Victorian Harp Lantern with Amber Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Harp lantern with single bulb, and original smoke bell. Amber glue chip glass. originally gas. American, C. 1860 completely restored with antique brass patin...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Lanterns

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Brass

1 of 5 Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of five stunning elegant and large scale vintage mid-century vintage wall lights, lamps or sconces made of polished brass with original curved and cut glass scroll shape...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa Style Lantern Italian Lamp Brass Bent Glass 1950
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Great Italian Midcentury solid patinated brass lantern or pendant lamp possibly made by Fontana Arte attribution and designed by Pietro Chiesa ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative French Gilt Bronze Louis XVI style Hall Lantern. Fine Quality. Single Glass Globe (no panels). 4 Lights. France, circa 1920. CW5187.
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns

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Bronze

Rare Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns by George Mason of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome pair of meticulously polished and lacquered Nineteenth Century solid brass ships port and starboard lanterns. This is a rare delicate pair with original makers badges. Weigh...
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1890s North American Antique Lanterns

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Brass

Solid Brass Masthead Yacht Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with beautiful dioptric lens and protective brass bar. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Mounted to a thick mahogany base and wired for home use. Weight: 6 LBS ...
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1950s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1890s Amber Glass Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1890s Amber glass lantern. Originally a gas lantern.
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1890s Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Tin

Brass Art Deco Lantern with Original Cut Glass, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Brass frame and chain. Original cut glass which has no cracks or hidden damages. Rewired with one origin...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Ecclesiastical Lantern with Smoky Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Large Lantern with Alpha and Omega. Smoky amber seedy textured glass and brass. Four light cluster, with four candle lights around the top ring. Origin...
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of "Opera Garnier" Antique French Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of bronze lanterns; French; from around “Opera Garnier” in Paris. They were originally lit with gas. These were installed in the French capital by t...
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1880s French Art Deco Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Gothic Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Gothic Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900. A nice bronze lantern with Gothic structure.
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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Outdoor Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Outdoor Moroccan hurricane metal candle lantern. Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, me...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Lantern
Located in NANTES, FR
Edgar Brandt rare Art Deco Lantern Wrought iron Art Deco lantern, original cathedral glass, doves decor on each side. In very good condition and electrified Measures: Heig...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Solid Brass Highly Polished Port and Starboard Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered nautical boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn NY. With mounting flange, vented chimney, and original brass ring. Also has the rarely found center vane of s...
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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Opaline Lanterne with Gilded Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opaline pink lantern with bronze style Napoleon III. This lantern is part of the high French decoration decorated and hand painting. These colors for thi...
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1880s Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan multi-color glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass colors in blue, green, lavender and amber. with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp. Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust color finish, colorful multifaceted orb glass pendant. Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a Moorish pendant or Moroccan pendant indoor or outdoor. Has a small door to access the inside. Size: 11.5 in. height with hook x 8.5 in. diameter. 1960s-1970s disco ball...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Spherical Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Midcentury bamboo and rattan spherical chandelier in Cote d'Azur style. This wonderful item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. The fantastic design is perfect for th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Bamboo, Rattan

Handcrafted Quality Solid Brass Hanging lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant handcrafted lantern made of solid brass with great green patina color, four side of frosted glass. Electrified with Three 40/watt lights, good for wet locations, although co...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

"Maison Baguès", Three Large and Elegant Lanterns in Gold and Silver Metal, 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Maison Baguès", three large and elegant lanterns in gold and silver metal, crystal pendants, circa 1950 The price is for 1 lantern 3 lanterns are avail...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Impressive Pair of Large Metal & Beveled Glass Wall Mounted Lanterns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning & impressive in scale large metal and beveled glass lanterns that mount on the wall. Can be used inside or outside. Interior to the lantern are 4 candle sockets.
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Early 2000s American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Globe Lantern, Bronze Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid bronzed brass finials and acanthus top. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique European Gold Bronze 4 Light Lantern, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique European Gold Bronze 4 light lantern, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Style Exterior Lantern with White Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Exterior Lantern, Arts & Crafts style. White glass cylinder. Completely restored and rewired, ready to install. American, C. 1940 Dimensions: Height: 24? Overall Width: 8? Dep...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Funky Pair of Solid Copper Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall lantern made of solid copper, protective X bars, weathered patina, with one 75/watt light each. Suitable for wet locations. UL approved, up to US code, ready to use. Fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Set of Amber Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually  
Located in New York, NY
Set of five Italian circa 1960's lanterns with one interior light. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 22" Diameter: 12"
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1960s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Solid Brass Ships Bow Lantern of Rare Design
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass meticulously polished and lacquered ship or boat bow lantern. Thick curved lens, protective brass header bar. Unit has been recently electrified. Mounted to a custom maho...
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1930s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Marble Lantern Table Lamps, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Marble Lantern Table Lamps, Circa 1960s Felt line base. Measures 5"W x 5"W x 21"H to the top of the lantern glass. 14.5"H to the top of the 3" in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

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Alabaster, Marble

1 of 2 Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of large vintage mid-century hanging bubble glass pendant lights / lanterns by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the late 1970s, these gorgeous la...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful hand blown white matte glass and chrome pendant. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Glass/glass D 12.5 in, H 9.5 in Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).    
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

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Chrome

Fine E. F. Chapman Modern Globe Polished Nickel Pendant Visual Comfort Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful E. F. Chapman modern white glass globe & polished nickel sputnik pendant by Visual Comfort.
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20th Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

Vintage French Lantern Restored with American Sockets
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French lantern in an unusually large size with a leaf motif. The lantern was probably made during the 1950’s and has (4) new American ca...
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1950s French Country Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color. Available also a pair. Chromed steel spherical frame,...
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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Lantern Brass Glod Lighting from the Mid 20th Century, France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This original 20th century is perfect for lighting in an entrance, hall, covered porch or anywhere in the house. It is in perfect condition, Six glass faces Measures: 66cm x 23cm...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

English Ships Lantern Birmingham Griffiths & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century English Ships Lantern Birmingham Griffiths & Sons.
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19th Century Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Regency Hall Lantern, Large
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

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Brass

Classic Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Brass hall lantern and based on a 1940's French design, this hall lantern marries a flowing shape with clean lines. The brass echoes the war...
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21st Century and Contemporary English American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large German Vintage Textured Glass, Brass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful bubble textured clear(white) glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).    
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Moorish Or Gothic Style Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging pendant light with milky white art glass glass intricate decorative metal work , Delicately handcrafted by artisan, Bronze metal c...
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20th Century European Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Lattimo Large Droplet Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Castello Lantern by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian lantern with frosted Murano glass mounted on gold finish metal frame and details / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 9 lights / E26 or E27 ty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Square Gas Lantern with Clear Beveled Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Originally gas, this lantern has it’s original beveled glass panels. Made of brass. The overall length is currently 41?. C. 1890 Dimensions: Height: 41 Width (Diameter): 9.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Copper Wall Lanterns
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of Victorian style copper wall lanterns.
Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Italian Tall Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Lantern Pendant / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Monumental contemporary Italian Art Deco Design round lantern / chandelier, entirely hand crafted, customizable in height, diameter and finishes, the nicely scalloped airy brass stru...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Iron Exterior Lanterns
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of wrought iron lanterns with hammered glass panels. Can be used as exterior or interior lanterns. Price is for the pair. Completely restored, repainted, and rewired suitable fo...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Arts and Crafts Brass & Amber Glass Pendant Light Jan Eisenloeffel Style Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful early 20th century lantern chandelier. If you are decorating a home or an office that dates from the early 1900s or if you are a collector of stylish, Arts & Crafts home accessories than you may love the shape of this handcrafted, brass pendant. The original, mouth blown, cylindrical glass too is in amazing condition. The combination of the beautiful brass and amber glass is a match made in heaven and both the design and the warm light that this pendant radiates will never fail to impress. Anyone who knows about the quality and subtlety of the designs of Jan Eisenloeffel...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Monumental French Gothic Antique Lantern Outdoor Wall Light
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent French Gothic Revival outdoor lantern. The monumental size sconce with beautiful verdigris patina finish features a tall architectural iron cage body topped with an...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Turquoise Blown Glass Murano Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s blown turquoise colored Murano glass lantern with iron-work frame and one Edison interior light. Measurements: Height of body:16" Present drop: 21.25" Diameter: 9.5"
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1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Italian Tall Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Lantern Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This design has been chosen for the restaurant in Dallas Sadelle's of Major Food Group. Monumental contemporary Italian Art Deco Design round lantern / chandelier, entirely hand craf...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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.
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2010s Italian Modern 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.

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