Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s carved French alabaster light fixture with leaf detail on edge of bowl with interior lights - to be fitted with silk cords or bro...
1920s French Vintage Lanterns
Alabaster
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s carved French alabaster light fixture with leaf detail on edge of bowl with interior lights - to be fitted with silk cords or bro...
Alabaster
An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier The body and arms designed with bronze acanthus leaves, six downward facing perimeter lights with rose shades. D...
Bronze, Ormolu
Circular glazed brass hall lantern in the neo-classical style
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century circular glazed brass hall lantern in the neo-classical style, English, circa 1900. Brass work decorated with Vitruvian scrolls and oak leaf motifs. Twin light ...
Brass
$1,250 / item
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...
Wood, Paper
Rare Original French Art Deco Tiered Sabino Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
Fine and rare French Art Deco three-tier waterfall chandelier by Sabino. Forty-three frosted and polished molded art glass panels plus central coupe feature intentionally notable v...
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...
Brass
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...
Alabaster
$2,777 / item
Lantern, 16710
Located in PARIS, FR
This bronze lantern with six lights is simple and elegant, its raw design matches well with all interiors.
Bronze
$4,800 / item
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"
Glass
Fine Late 19th Century Silver Gilt and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine late 19th century silver gilt and glass ‘Versailles’ hall lantern After the Versailles model, of octagonal and cage form, with a corona finial above four Neptune figures and ...
Bronze
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...
Art Glass
Pair of Vintage Distressed Metal/Glass Gothic Revival Lanterns
Located in Bruton, GB
A strikingly elegant pair of vintage metal lanterns featuring a graceful, cathedral-inspired silhouette. Each lantern is crafted with a tall, faceted body and a tapered spire top, le...
Metal
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, 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 ...
Ceramic
$10,226
C19th Bronze Chateau Lantern
By Mansonier Versailles
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Versaille Bronze lantern Very Rare Rewired
Bronze
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...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
New modern Lamp in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Niko Koronis Stock
By Niko Koronis
Located in Milan, IT
Normally, we think of marble as a metamorphic rock that embodies the platonic idea of sculpture; the beginning and the end. But what if one tried to investigate its limitations and m...
Marble
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″.
Blown Glass
19th Century Pair of French Style Brass Hall Lanterns
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair of French style brass hall lanterns with shaped and bevelled glass panels. Featuring ornate C-scroll and acanthus leaf design.
Brass
$15,600 / set
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
Brass
$3,150 / item
PENROSE ON 120V dark bronze E26 socket
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Candle light in dark bronze with outside fitted clear safety glass, superstructure with handle (eyelet). Supplied with an imitation oyster-white candleover with LED or candle effect ...
Bronze
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".
Art Glass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind. Japan, a lovely large vintage bronze and copper shrine Lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial and handsome arabesque scroll...
Bronze, Copper
Large English Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920s English lantern with original patina and interior lights. Measurements: Drop 70" Diameter 36".
Brass
Italian Monumental Purple Gold Silver Smoked Murano Glass Brass Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
"Luce Scultura" Italian Post-Modern Sculpture Work of Art, entirely handcrafted, a contemporary organic lighting fixture, an architectura...
Metal, Silver Leaf, Brass
Set of Three Murano Flower Basket Lanterns. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 circa 1940's gilt bronze lanterns with white and gold dust flowers on body. 4 interior lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Min. Drop: 29" Diameter: 20"
Murano Glass
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".
Blown Glass
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:...
Bronze
$2,296Sale Price|20% Off
1920's French Art Deco Carved Crystal "Forest Animals" Lighting Pendant/ Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Carved Crystal Ceiling Pendant/ Lantern. Featuring forest animals at play carved into the crystal. Please look closely at picture...
Crystal
Amber Glass and Metal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s hand blown amber glass and iron lantern with interior light. Measurements: Height 17" Diameter 12"
Blown Glass
$1,026Sale Price|51% Off
Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern brass gold and murano glass Venini design 1950s.
Brass
Fascinating suspended iron and stained glass lantern "Marrakech" , 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Charming vintage-style hanging lantern made of wrought iron with openwork details and colored glass inserts (yellow, blue, green and clear). The design is reminiscent of traditional ...
Iron
Dutch Bronze Hall Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch bronze hall lantern, circa 1900 A bronze hall lantern with shell and leaf pattern with round frosted and facet cut glass. In the inside of the lamp there is a 3 arm fixture...
Bronze
Circular Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian bronze and crystal light fixture with interior light. Measurements: Minimum drop: 12" Diameter: 11".
Crystal
$16,000 / item
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...
Bronze
Italian Art Nouveau & Art Deco Murano Pink Crystals Tear Drop Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano pink crystals tear drop bronze chandelier in a radial pattern with a very sparkling effect typical of Hollywood style and gl...
Bronze
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged 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 ...
Ceramic
$6,800
Art Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French art glass lantern with landscape decoration with 3 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Present drop: 30" Height of body: 13" Diameter:12"
Art Glass
$4,250 / set
Pair Of Spanish Late 19th Century Lanterns
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome pair of late 19th century Lanterns from Barcelona, Spain. Wonderfully crafted from copper and iron. The overall height including the chain is 34" high.
Copper, Iron
Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish pendant light with rarest patterns for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom. A rare and iconic "Membrana" pendant light designed by acclaimed Italian architect...
Wire, Metal, Nickel
$1,323Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury French Riviera Chapel Rattan and Wicker Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous rattan and wicker pendant chandelier in French Riviera style. This incredible piece was realized in Italy during the 1960s. This unique pendant features a gorgeous shad...
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
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...
Metal
$1,896Sale Price|64% Off
Ancient Baroque Style Lantern in Bronze Fusion with Little Angels Curved Glass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ancient Baroque style lantern in bronze fusion with little angels and various curved glass embroideries.
Bronze
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Lantern by Berber Tribes, Metal & Glass, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan metal lantern with multicolor glass. Large glass Moroccan lantern with Moorish design. Square shape elegant impressive intricat...
Metal
Murano Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri, Carlo Nason, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Murano waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Murano glass waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Stunning Murano glass...
Chrome
Wonderful Petite Regency Bronze Octagonal Brass Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Regency Style Bronze / Brass Octagonal Glass Panel 3 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixture
Brass, Bronze
$746Sale Price / item|25% Off
Huge Mid-Century Iron Candle Lantern with Blown Glass Holder, 19" Tall
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Huge Mid-Century Iron Candle Lantern Can rest on a table or hang and comes with original wavy blown glass candle holder. We h...
Iron, Metal
Art Deco French Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French lantern with silver finish and single interior light. Measurements: Drop: 26" Diameter: 13"
Glass
$2,475 / item
Brushed Satin Nickel Emil Lantern - Small
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The scaled-down version of our Emil Wall Lantern provides versatility both indoors and out. Clean bent brass lines update this classic lantern with a nod to tradition. OVERALL DIMEN...
Brass
$2,580Sale Price|20% Off
1920's French Art Deco Opaline Art Glass with Painted Parrot Panelled Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's French Art Deco Opaline Art Glass Ceiling Lantern Fixture with Painted Parrot Panels. Ormolu attachments. Ready to hang.
Art Glass
Vintage Boho Punch Cut Metal Moroccan Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transport your space to an exotic bazaar with this enchanting vintage Moroccan lantern, a true testament to artisanal craftsmanship. Its captivating design features a rich, dark-tone...
Metal
Hand-Crafted Copper Lantern with Art Glass, Antique Style, USA, 1970
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant lantern made of hand crafted copper, quality workmanship, four sides of art glass, and one 60/watt light. Suitable for wet location, original canopy and chain is included. O...
Copper
$1,181Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Round Opaline Glass and Brass Italian Red Lantern Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury round opaline glass and brass red lantern chandelier. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s. This piece is wonderful as the combination of...
Metal, Brass
French Cut Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French cut crystal light fixture with three interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 20" Diameter: 12"
Cut Glass
Hand-Crafted Modern Wall Sconce with Verdigris Finish, North America
Located in Delray Beach, FL
vats your home's exterior with this single modern wall sconce, Crafted from durable metal, this light fixture feature a unique hand verdigris patina finish, giving it a rich, weath...
Metal
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 ...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Handcrafted Solid Copper Wall Hanging Lantern With Unique Sports Silhouette
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with a touch of rustic elegance and sporting charm with this exquisite, wall hanging lantern. Crafted from solid copper, this piece is not just a light fixtur...
Copper
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...
Metal
Three Contemporary Scandinavian Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendants, Danmark
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three outstanding scandinavian design light pendants, satin glasss, brushed brass mounts and canopy with black kord, Denmark, 2020. One Edison E-14 light socket for a screw ...
Brass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Art-Deco Style Polished Bronze and Alabaster Three-Light Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Art-Deco style polished bronze and alabaster three-light hanging plafonnier chandelier. Please note that we have a total of 12 of these plafonnier chandeliers available. The v...
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage French Rococo Style White Ceramic and Glass Hanging Lantern, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage Rococo style white ceramic and glass hanging lantern, France, circa the 1970s. This adorable pendant light fixture features a white ceramic lantern and a beautiful canopy wit...
Metal
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.