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Lanterns For Sale
20th Century Italian Vintage Lantern in Glass and Brass
20th Century Italian Vintage Lantern in Glass and Brass

20th Century Italian Vintage Lantern in Glass and Brass

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We offer this beautiful 20th-century (circa 1980s) Italian vintage lantern with a single internal bulb. Made of glass and a brass frame. Its lines are simple and geometric, free of ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Russian Giltwood Lantern
Magnificent Russian Giltwood Lantern

Magnificent Russian Giltwood Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Magnificent Russian giltwood lantern Dimensions: Height 102" diameter 48" CW3032.

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1890s French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns
Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns

Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns One with blue glass One with red glass Large 8"w x 7:d x 8.5"h 7"w x 6"d x 10.5"h

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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Royal Lantern by Fabio Ltd
Royal Lantern by Fabio Ltd

Royal Lantern by Fabio Ltd

By Fabio Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern Italian lantern with alternating textured clear and brown Murano glass planks and a round Murano bottom glass diffuser / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd 6 lights / E26 or E27 type ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Rattan Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern, 1960s
Rattan Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern, 1960s

Rattan Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern cylinder rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s. This oriental inspired suspension features two concentric cylinders made of rattan or w...

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned
19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned

19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc French Empire Intricately Patterned Green Art Glass Lantern with Bronze Element. Lovely antique lantern which will arrive newly electrified and with 15 inches of chain and ceil...

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1880s French Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Large One Of A Kind Solid Copper & Brass Verdigris Patina Lantern -Meisner Style
Large One Of A Kind Solid Copper & Brass Verdigris Patina Lantern -Meisner Style

Large One Of A Kind Solid Copper & Brass Verdigris Patina Lantern -Meisner Style

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This is a beautiful One Of A King , large antique hanging lantern, crafted from solid copper and brass. The lantern's surface has developed a stunning natural verdigris patina, showc...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp or Lantern With Faceted Glass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp or Lantern With Faceted Glass

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp or Lantern With Faceted Glass

Located in München, BY

Antique pendant lamp / lantern with faceted glass shade. Suspension, chain and canopy made of brass. Made in the first half of the 20th century. Good decorative vintage condition. T...

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Brass

Set of Neoclassic Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Neoclassic Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Neoclassic Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three bronze circa 1920's French four-light lanterns with their original glass panels. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 48" Diameter: 20"

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1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Moroccan Glass Lantern with Metal Filigree and Clear Glass
Moroccan Glass Lantern with Metal Filigree and Clear Glass

Moroccan Glass Lantern with Metal Filigree and Clear Glass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Glass Lantern with Metal Filigree and Clear Glass. Hand made using with small mosaic molded glass and cut out metal. Create an exotic effect in your home or garden with mag...

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1980s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier
Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier

Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier

Located in Troy, NY

An impressive, very large (43" tall) and well proportioned four-tier brass chandelier with 18 candle-arms. In original condition, not drilled for electricity, but can be electrified....

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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mazzega Murano Round Light Pink and White Color Midcentury Chandelier, 2000
Mazzega Murano Round Light Pink and White Color Midcentury Chandelier, 2000

Mazzega Murano Round Light Pink and White Color Midcentury Chandelier, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Extraordinary light pink and white color for this "Mazzega" Murano chandelier, a light pink and white color with a unique transparency. Its light pink and white color is really guess...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s

Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of rattan suspension lamps / lanterns with cylinder grid design. French, 1960s Eye-catching pair of rattan cylinder shaped pendant lights. Entirely made by hand in rattan with ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Kozo Bird Paper Lanterns By John Gnorksi
Kozo Bird Paper Lanterns By John Gnorksi

Kozo Bird Paper Lanterns By John Gnorksi

By Studio Ahead

Located in San Francisco, CA

John Gnorski Kozo Paper limited edition lanterns are being sold exclusively through Studio AHEAD. ‍These lights are made of Douglas fir, Thai kozo paper, and porcelain electrical el...

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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Paper

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern. Offered is a stunning antique French Louis XVI style bronze lantern with curved opaline glass panels and a beautiful bow detail. This lantern,...

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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern
An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern

An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern

Located in London, GB

A Large antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze Rococo lantern with six cut bevelled glass panels, an ornate canopy of scrolled acanthus and foliate. The glass panels framed with C...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

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

19th Century Four-Sided Brass Lantern
19th Century Four-Sided Brass Lantern

19th Century Four-Sided Brass Lantern

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century heavily decorated four-sided brass hall lantern with original stained glass panels.

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1850s Irish Early Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

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 Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Ceramic

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

Set of 3 Opaline Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of 3 Opaline Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of 3 Opaline Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three Italian circa 1960's blown glass opaline fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 17" Diameter: 14"

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1960s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Opaline Glass

Large French Wrought Iron and Mica Church Lantern, 19th Century
Large French Wrought Iron and Mica Church Lantern, 19th Century

Large French Wrought Iron and Mica Church Lantern, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large wrought iron hanging church lantern with cast zinc leaf ornaments and mica panels. France, 19th Century Recently re-wired and fully restored. ...

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19th Century French Other Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

palatial lantern in bronze and glass louis XVI style
palatial lantern in bronze and glass louis XVI style

palatial lantern in bronze and glass louis XVI style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent palatial lantern louis XVI style in gilded bronze ,four arm hanging lantern lamp four glass panels

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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1960 Series of 6 Murano pendant lights
1960 Series of 6 Murano pendant lights

1960 Series of 6 Murano pendant lights

By Ars Murano

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

It consists of an oblong opaline shade, topped by a thin piece of transparent red glass, hand-shaped into the form of an inverted cup. It is suspended by a threaded rod that passes t...

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1970s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

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

Luminaire, lanterne Michael & Frances Higgins , 1960-1970
Luminaire, lanterne Michael & Frances Higgins , 1960-1970

Luminaire, lanterne Michael & Frances Higgins , 1960-1970

Located in Nice, FR

Ce Luminaire suspendu attribué à Michael Higgins et Frances Stewart Higgins, réalisé dans l’esprit des créations du Higgins Glass Studio, actif à Chicago à partir de 1948. Cette pièc...

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1960s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa

Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa

By L'Aviva Home

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 Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Steel Ships Anchor Lantern

Steel Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships anchor lantern with fresnel glass lense. Vented top and carry handle. Russian tag. No burner. 23" H x 12" Diameter. 20 lbs.

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1970s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

French Mid Century Brass Caged Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1960, USA
French Mid Century Brass Caged Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1960, USA

French Mid Century Brass Caged Milk Glass Pendant Light, 1960, USA

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1601 French milk glass cylinder caged in brass cage Single light bulb 100 watt Edison based bulb.  

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1960s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bronze English Hexaginal  Glass Lantern Circa 1940's
Antique Bronze English Hexaginal  Glass Lantern Circa 1940's

Antique Bronze English Hexaginal Glass Lantern Circa 1940's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1-3056 English patented brass hexagonal lantern with solid one piece glass shade. Three 40 W candelabra base bulbs. Newly rewired.

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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Etched Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Etched Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Etched Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight circa 1940s Italian lanterns with patinated bronze finish and etched blown glass. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 24" Diameter: 8.25"

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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

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

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Blown Amber Glass Lantern
Blown Amber Glass Lantern

Blown Amber Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920’s blown glass Venetian lantern with hammered metal body. Measurements: Drop: 20″ Diameter: 7.75″.

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Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes 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 Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Rare & Original Midcentury Glass & Brass Pendant Light w. Geometric Graphic 1950
Rare & Original Midcentury Glass & Brass Pendant Light w. Geometric Graphic 1950

Rare & Original Midcentury Glass & Brass Pendant Light w. Geometric Graphic 1950

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted and stylish Mid-Century Modern lantern or ceiling lamp for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom. This all handcrafted, practical size and beautiful looking ceiling lamp is another one of our recent great finds. The beautiful overal design is what first catches your attention and immediately after you will enjoy the perfectly spray painted, geometrical patterns in their unique golden colors. The circular design combined with the colors and the brass chain make this light an absolute gem to behold and you could not wish for it to be in better condition. These colors and materials combined with its beautiful patina will blend in perfectly with all kinds of midcentury and modern interiors alike. This light fixture too is rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA as well and it will take a bulb of up to 60 watts and thanks to the hook inside the brass canopy, mounting this light to your ceiling can be done in a matter of minutes. If you like the quality and beauty of this semi-antique hallway...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Lantern
Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Lantern

Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Lantern

By Edgar Brandt

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Garlanded Italian Lantern, Mid 20th Century
Garlanded Italian Lantern, Mid 20th Century

Garlanded Italian Lantern, Mid 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This cylindrical lantern comes from Italy and is decorated with streams of garlands hanging down from the upper metal rim. A trio of palmetto fronds sits atop the metal rim, spaced b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of American Patinated Brass Lanterns
A Pair of American Patinated Brass Lanterns

A Pair of American Patinated Brass Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

A pair of square American patinated brass lanterns. The frames with arched tops having opal glass panels concealing 4 Edison sockets. Can be sold individually. Circa 1940

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1940s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

C19th Bronze Chateau Lantern
C19th Bronze Chateau Lantern

C19th Bronze Chateau Lantern

By Mansonier Versailles

Located in London, GB

Magnificent Versaille Bronze lantern Very Rare Rewired

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

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 Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

East German Ships Mast Light, Fully Wired for Modern Use. Year 1988
East German Ships Mast Light, Fully Wired for Modern Use. Year 1988

East German Ships Mast Light, Fully Wired for Modern Use. Year 1988

Located in Canterbury, England

Our Ships Mast light, converted into a practical lamp, was manufactured by Fortschritt Landmaschiner in the DDR (East Germany). Hand etched into the glass i...

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1980s Other Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Art Glass Lantern
Mid Century Art Glass Lantern

Mid Century Art Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

An American circa 1950 art glass lantern with an interior light. Measurements: Drop 13.5" Diameter 4.5".    

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1950s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Gilt Bronze Glass Rod Pendant Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Set of Gilt Bronze Glass Rod Pendant Fixtures. Sold Individually.

Set of Gilt Bronze Glass Rod Pendant Fixtures. Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

A set of six circa 1960s Italian gilt bronze pendant glass rod light fixtures with three interior candelabra lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Height (drop): 10.5" Diameter:...

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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

English Regency-Style Red-Lacquered Pagoda Lantern
English Regency-Style Red-Lacquered Pagoda Lantern

English Regency-Style Red-Lacquered Pagoda Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style (20th Cent) red lacquered pagoda shaped lantern with lattice design panels and gilt trim

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20th Century British Regency Lanterns

Materials

Lacquer

Large Late 20th Century Louis XV Style Nickel on Bronze Lantern
Large Late 20th Century Louis XV Style Nickel on Bronze Lantern

Large Late 20th Century Louis XV Style Nickel on Bronze Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite modern lantern showcases the elegance of the French Louis XV style, crafted from nickel on bronze. Although the exact date of production is unknown, it is believed to ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano Pink Crystals Tear Drop Chandelier c1930
Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano Pink Crystals Tear Drop Chandelier c1930

Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano Pink Crystals Tear Drop Chandelier c1930

Located in Coimbra, PT

Beautiful antique Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano hand blown pink crystals tear drop bronze chandelier in a radial pattern with a very sparkling effect typical of Hollywood s...

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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

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Metal

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

Handsome Large Square Bronze & Glass Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Handsome Large Square Bronze & Glass Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Handsome Large Square Bronze & Glass Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome nice sized bronze and glass square shaped lantern having rounded top, original ceiling cap and 6" of chain.

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Early 2000s American Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Amber Glass Lantern
Antique Amber Glass Lantern

Antique Amber Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

French antique circa 1900 glass lantern with painted neoclassic figures. Measurements: Drop: 20" Diameter: 8.5".

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Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection

24" Glass Rombus Pendant, 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 Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large circa 1940s English neoclassic style patinated bronze lanterns with acanthus leaf detail along the top edge and eight interior lights. Sold individually. Measurement...

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1940s English Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

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.