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Lanterns For Sale
Leonia Medium Lantern
Leonia Medium Lantern

Leonia Medium Lantern

By Braid Outdoor

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant and versatile lantern is part of the Leonia collection. Its timeless frame was made of black-varnished metal with a hand-applied aged finish suitable for outdoor use. Th...

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2010s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Italian Giltwood Hall Lantern
Italian Giltwood Hall Lantern

Italian Giltwood Hall Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Surmounted by a scrolling corona, Hexagonal cage with beveled glass panels ending in a pendant final.

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19th Century Italian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

1960s French Mid Century Black Metal and Brass Lantern Design
1960s French Mid Century Black Metal and Brass Lantern Design

1960s French Mid Century Black Metal and Brass Lantern Design

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1920 A four panels black metal and polished brass lantern. Two light. Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy Rewired

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1960s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alhambra 1A Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Alhambra 1A Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection

Alhambra 1A Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Italian Painted and Gilded Five-Sided Lantern
Italian Painted and Gilded Five-Sided Lantern

Italian Painted and Gilded Five-Sided Lantern

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian painted and gilded five-sided lantern with shell and scroll carvings and elaborate finial.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Lanterns

Materials

Wood

Three Large and Elegant Lanterns in Gold and Silver Metal with Crystals
Three Large and Elegant Lanterns in Gold and Silver Metal with Crystals

Three Large and Elegant Lanterns in Gold and Silver Metal with Crystals

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Maison Baguès" style large and elegant lanterns in gold and silver metal, crystal pendants, circa 1950 The price is for 1 lantern 3 lanterns are available...

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern with Four Candle Interior Must See
Antique Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern with Four Candle Interior Must See

Antique Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern with Four Candle Interior Must See

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian circa 1880 bronze hanging lantern with four candle base A good looking well made and desirable pendant lantern in lov...

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1880s High Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern
Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern

Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We also have a matching pair of similar lanterns available, for which photographs and measurements are provided. This impressive Italian wrought iron lantern represents a refined ex...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Patinated Metal and Tole Lanterns
Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Patinated Metal and Tole Lanterns

Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Patinated Metal and Tole Lanterns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. patinated metal and tole lanterns. Each hexagonal shaped lantern displays an elegantly rounded base with lovely hand painted roses on a beautiful cobalt blue background with fine scrolled foliate elements. At the center are the six original fitted frosted glass panes separated by most decorative double columns with blooming flower reserves and superb most decorative flower pots...

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18th Century Italian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Modern Murano Pattern Glass Brass Lanterns
Modern Murano Pattern Glass Brass Lanterns

Modern Murano Pattern Glass Brass Lanterns

Located in Dallas, TX

These modern lanterns feature a stylish design with a textured finish, crafted from Murano glass and brass materials. The combination of glass and brass creates a sleek and sophistic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Wrought Iron outdoor Lantern
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron outdoor Lantern

Early 20th Century Wrought Iron outdoor Lantern

Located in palm beach, FL

Monumental wrought iron outdoor Lantern suspended by a coat hook. These majestic lanterns are most decorative. Six are available. The work of wrou...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Hall Lantern, 1900s
Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Hall Lantern, 1900s

Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Hall Lantern, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau hall lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original patinated brass frame with original etched glass shade. Rewired with one original socket fo...

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Pressed Metal And Tole Lanterns
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Pressed Metal And Tole Lanterns

Pair Of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Pressed Metal And Tole Lanterns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very handsome and exquisite pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. Pressed Metal and Tole lanterns. Each lantern has a circular array of pressed metal oak leaves at the bottom b...

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18th Century Italian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Brass Lantern Chandelier Circular Glass Pendant Light 6 Light Fixtur
Custom Made Brass Lantern Chandelier Circular Glass Pendant Light 6 Light Fixtur

Custom Made Brass Lantern Chandelier Circular Glass Pendant Light 6 Light Fixtur

Located in Berlin, DE

This exceptional lantern is our own original creation, handcrafted in our workshop with the highest level of precision and attention to detail. Every element is carefully made by han...

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2010s German Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Gilt Metal and Glass Chandelier Lantern
Italian Gilt Metal and Glass Chandelier Lantern

Italian Gilt Metal and Glass Chandelier Lantern

Located in Vilnius, LT

Italian chandelier lantern is made in gilt metal with curve glass details. Bulb holders: E14 type, 4 pieces (bulbs are not included). Measurements: 30xH86 cm ...

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20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung

RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

RD15 8 Arms Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 200 x H 180 Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Lamp: 8 x max 10W G4, 12V (bulbs included) ...

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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Versailles Hall Lantern
Versailles Hall Lantern

Versailles Hall Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine and decorative "Versailles" hall lantern. Hand beveled crystal panels. France, circa 1910. 3-lights. Dimensions: H 22" D 11". CW4694.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century American Federal Emerald Green Blown Glass Bell Jar Hall Lantern
19th Century American Federal Emerald Green Blown Glass Bell Jar Hall Lantern

19th Century American Federal Emerald Green Blown Glass Bell Jar Hall Lantern

Located in Litchfield, CT

Large antique 19th century American Federal emerald green blown glass bell jar hall lantern with tall witch's hat smoke shade. Wonderful deep green color. The lantern and smoke shade...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

A Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier
A Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier

A Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier. The chandelier is composed of a circular gilt bronze frame supporting eight candle-form lights...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Antique Magnificent Floor Lamp, Bronze, Gold Napoleon III
Antique Magnificent Floor Lamp, Bronze, Gold Napoleon III

Antique Magnificent Floor Lamp, Bronze, Gold Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique magnificent floor lamp, bronze, gold Napoleon III. Voluminous body with curved bronze arms. Lavishly with crystal curtains. Solid gilt bronze base with curved volutes in Louis XV style. Finely cast and chased bronze elements, gilded. Lampshade frame...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Bamboo Rattan Pendant Light with Woven Rope Globe Lampshade
Bamboo Rattan Pendant Light with Woven Rope Globe Lampshade

Bamboo Rattan Pendant Light with Woven Rope Globe Lampshade

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern woven rope and bamboo pendant / hanging light. Spain, 1960s. Rare find! This beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo rattan structure with vertical bars with a...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Rope

1900's lantern crystal and bronze
1900's lantern crystal and bronze

1900's lantern crystal and bronze

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

1900's lantern crystal and bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful crystal and bronze lantern that can mixed with any style in a house, very refined and when it is lit it illuminates the room

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Amber Glass Star Lantern
Amber Glass Star Lantern

Amber Glass Star Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A French circa 1960 star lantern light fixture with 1 interior light. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Present drop: 19" Diameter: 12.5"

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1960s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze Lantern
Bronze Lantern

Bronze Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dainty bronze lantern.

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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

A Fabulous Large 20th Century Brass Lantern with Bevelled Glass
A Fabulous Large 20th Century Brass Lantern with Bevelled Glass

A Fabulous Large 20th Century Brass Lantern with Bevelled Glass

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous 20th Century brass and glass lantern of sextagonal form, exceptional quality and grand proportions. The gorgeous clear bevelled glass panels are set within a stunning wel...

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Mid-20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Set of Molded Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Molded Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Molded Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of three French circa 1930s molded amber glass lanterns with one interior light. Sold individually. Measurements Height 12" Diameter 6".

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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Original Venetian Handcrafted Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920
Large Original Venetian Handcrafted Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920

Large Original Venetian Handcrafted Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A rare original Venetian handcrafted crystal eight-light chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920. Eight hand blown Murano scroll lamp arms with candelabra light sockets surrounded by glass cand...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Royal Blue Swedish Glass Lantern, 1950
Royal Blue Swedish Glass Lantern, 1950

Royal Blue Swedish Glass Lantern, 1950

By Orrefors

Located in Bronx, NY

Royal blue Swedish glass lantern, 1950 Downward light, Sweden, 1950s. Brass stem with brass canopy, the shade is a Royal blue oval glass. Rewired for the U.S. 

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Copper Lantern
French Art Deco Copper Lantern

French Art Deco Copper Lantern

Located in Southampton, GB

Original, Art Deco Copper Lantern. Slimline, octagonal shape, with stepped top. Bronze gallery and pole. France, circa 1920. Many of these were used within French Cinemas Please m...

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture
Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture

Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French finely carved French alabaster light fixture with roses and foliage details on body and three interior lights. To be fitted...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster

Single Solid Brass Vintage Wall Lantern 21”H x 7”.5W x 8”D
Single Solid Brass Vintage Wall Lantern 21”H x 7”.5W x 8”D

Single Solid Brass Vintage Wall Lantern 21”H x 7”.5W x 8”D

Located in Delray Beach, FL

exquisite, oversized wall-mount lantern. Crafted from heavy-duty solid brass, this fixture features a natural, weathered verdigris finish—a prized green oxidation that only develops ...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

IMPORTANT DECORATIVE 1960's ITALIAN COPPER FLORAL HANGING LANTERN MUST SEE PICS
IMPORTANT DECORATIVE 1960's ITALIAN COPPER FLORAL HANGING LANTERN MUST SEE PICS

IMPORTANT DECORATIVE 1960's ITALIAN COPPER FLORAL HANGING LANTERN MUST SEE PICS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, super rare and highly collectable Vintage Italian made floral leaf hanging lantern...

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1960s Italian Victorian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color

Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run along rai...

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1920s Mexican French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Filagree Lasntern
Italian Filagree Lasntern

Italian Filagree Lasntern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a stunning statement with this beautifully detailed vintage-style hanging lantern. Featuring intricate scrollwork metal in a distressed cream finish, this eye-catching piece add...

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1930s Italian Renaissance Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Small Light’in Lantern by Lassen
Small Light’in Lantern by Lassen

Small Light’in Lantern by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Small light’in lantern by Lassen Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 20 cm Materials: Metal Also available in different dimensions. Weight: 1.50 kg With a sharp sense of contemporary Functionalist style, Mogens Lassen designed the iconic Kubus candleholder in 1962, a piece once reserved solely for family and close architect colleagues. In 1983 he reapproached his own geometric candleholders...

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2010s Danish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis XV Style Brass Lantern, Hexagonal Design, France, 1890
Antique Louis XV Style Brass Lantern, Hexagonal Design, France, 1890

Antique Louis XV Style Brass Lantern, Hexagonal Design, France, 1890

Located in Montreal, QC

An antique Louis XV style brass hexagonal lantern, supported by six scrolling arms later fitted for electricity with a three-light cluster. This was originally a gas fixture.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern
Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Lovell. With corning fresnel glass lens, vented top, carry handle. Dimensions: 13" L x 11" W x 21" H (without handle).

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Fine French Bagues Style Silvered and Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier
Fine French Bagues Style Silvered and Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier

Fine French Bagues Style Silvered and Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A fine French Baguès style silvered copper, cut rock crystal, and glass multi-light chandelier of great detail, embellished with cut rock crystal prisms and glass beads. The overall ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

Alhambra 2C Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Alhambra 2C Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection

Alhambra 2C Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Custom Wrought Iron and Gilt Lantern Pendants by Miamar Home
Pair of Custom Wrought Iron and Gilt Lantern Pendants by Miamar Home

Pair of Custom Wrought Iron and Gilt Lantern Pendants by Miamar Home

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of handcrafted wrought iron lanterns, custom made for Miamar Home, combining Old World European form with refined decorative detailing. Each lantern is constructed in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Late 19th Century French Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900
A Late 19th Century French Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900

A Late 19th Century French Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A French circular finely cast bronze and glass lantern, the crown comprised of scrolling foliage and finials and garlands to the body. Designed and fitted for electricity. This lan...

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20th Century French Other Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection

Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique 19th Century Gothic Bronze Lanterns
Pair of Antique 19th Century Gothic Bronze Lanterns

Pair of Antique 19th Century Gothic Bronze Lanterns

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique 19th century bronze lanterns in the Gothic style.

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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Muskingum" Simple Round Lantern
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Muskingum" Simple Round Lantern

Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Muskingum" Simple Round Lantern

By Far-Fetched, LLC.

Located in Houston, TX

Single bulb, handcrafted wrought iron pendant. Hammered finish with a sunflower detail at the base. Newly wired with all UL listed parts and a single Edison socket. Comes with handma...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Fine Quality French Heavy Wrought Iron Lantern
Fine Quality French Heavy Wrought Iron Lantern

Fine Quality French Heavy Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in Dallas, TX

Splendid and large French 4-light lantern made from heavy wrought iron. Having elaborately detailed frame with floral and foliate motif, spiraling supports, and draped swag at base.

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1980s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Large Gilt Bronze and Glass 'Versailles' Hall Lantern
A Large Gilt Bronze and Glass 'Versailles' Hall Lantern

A Large Gilt Bronze and Glass 'Versailles' Hall Lantern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Late 19th/Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern After the Versailles model, of octagonal and cage form, with a corona finial above scallop shells, fi...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s
Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s

Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s

By Jette Hellerøe

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful color and good size Danish hand crafted fixture with chestnut leaf pattern. If you are looking for a stylish design, light to grace your midcentury or modern home then this handmade specimen from the 1970s could be flying your way soon. With lighting as one of our specialties we were, again, very happy to have been able to purchase this rare ceramic light as well. We purchased it from the same home where we found the Helleroe pendant that we published on 1stdibs yesterday. This fine specimen too has an organic-design and color shade and the chestnut leafs make it extra special and aesthetically pleasing. Both with the light switched on and off this work of lighting art too has a unique presence, one that will never fail to impress. This natural stone-like color pendant comes with a metal chain and an equally beautiful and original ceramic canopy. With the light switched on this Scandinavian light fixture...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Universe Brass Chandelier by Schwung
Universe Brass Chandelier by Schwung

Universe Brass Chandelier by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Universe Brass chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 128 x D 25 x H 87.5 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Measures: Ceiling plate diameter 19.5 x H 4.5 cm Glass...

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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930

Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A very elegant gilt bronze and brass mounted cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1920-1930. Finely handcrafted, clean lines and modern design inspired by Louis XVI style. Four original curved crystal glass panels surrounded by fine swags and ribbons, the four original silk chandelier lamp shades...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

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.