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Lanterns For Sale
Art Deco Pendant / Lantern 1920s Fine Bronze Hexagonal Shape with Stunning Glass
Art Deco Pendant / Lantern 1920s Fine Bronze Hexagonal Shape with Stunning Glass

Art Deco Pendant / Lantern 1920s Fine Bronze Hexagonal Shape with Stunning Glass

Located in Lisse, NL

Truly beautiful and practical size, single light Art Deco light fixture. With early 20th century lighting as one of our passions, we never cease to be amazed with the variety, quali...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A Vintage Italian Lantern
A Vintage Italian Lantern

A Vintage Italian Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian lantern with faceted body and 4 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 19" Diameter: 9"

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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights
Pair of Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights

Pair of Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendants / Hanging Lights

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and rattan globe shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s. The woven wicker spherical shades of these lamps are accented by ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Charming 20th Century French Brass Lantern with Glass Enclosure
Charming 20th Century French Brass Lantern with Glass Enclosure

Charming 20th Century French Brass Lantern with Glass Enclosure

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant early 20th-century French lantern features a sleek brass frame with a refined, minimalistic design that complements both classic and contemporary interiors. The cylindri...

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Brass

c1870 French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Lantern / Ceiling Light Fixture
c1870 French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Lantern / Ceiling Light Fixture

c1870 French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Lantern / Ceiling Light Fixture

Located in Opa Locka, FL

French Antique 19thc Louis XV Gilt Bronze Lantern. Grand presence. Highly detailed. Rococo style and ultra high quality. Glass is being replaced.

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1870s French Baroque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s. This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design. The lampshade is made of an intricate of rattan canes and it hangs from a chain made of round rattan links. Topped by a wooden canopy. It has been carefully restored and newly wired with beige twisted cotton cloth electrical wire and an E27 bulb holder. It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment. Overall Measurements (including the chain and the canopy): 84 cm H x 37 cm diameter Body of the lamp: 28 cm H x 37 cm diameter This ceiling lamp is from the period described. It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina. Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Gilt Lanterns with Glass Amethyst Flowers, Sold Individually
Pair of Gilt Lanterns with Glass Amethyst Flowers, Sold Individually

Pair of Gilt Lanterns with Glass Amethyst Flowers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940's French gilt metal lanterns with 4 interior lights, the body with amethyst coloured crystal flowers. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 27" Minimum...

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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Wonderful Pair Louis XVI Large Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Light Fixtures
Wonderful Pair Louis XVI Large Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Light Fixtures

Wonderful Pair Louis XVI Large Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Light Fixtures

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Pair Of Louis XVI Style Large Gold Gilt Lantern Cylinder Shaped Light Fixture, With 4 Interior Candelabra Lights, They Have Been Rewired, These Lantern Fixtures Come With...

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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s
Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s

Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant handcrafted bamboo and braided rattan / wicker flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a large palm shaped bamboo la...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

HUGE Painted Copper Wall Lantern 4ft4” high
HUGE Painted Copper Wall Lantern 4ft4” high

HUGE Painted Copper Wall Lantern 4ft4” high

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

HUGE Painted Copper Wall Lantern 4ft4” high This is an enormous Copper Wall Lantern it is painted black, it is fully wired and has 4 sides and hangs from the wall on a large swan ...

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1960s Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Exceptional Oriental Brass Lantern
Exceptional Oriental Brass Lantern

Exceptional Oriental Brass Lantern

$7,656Sale Price|23% Off

Exceptional Oriental Brass Lantern

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This Exceptional and rare oriental lantern is all made of brass. This is a very beautiful Oriental work, very fine. End of 19th Century

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Early 1900s Algerian Islamic Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair
Art Deco White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair

Art Deco White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern, a pair : These Art Deco style pendants exude timeless glamour and geometric refinement. Each lantern is meticulous...

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1990s Unknown Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Solid Copper Wall Lantern with Oxidized Patina, UL Approved, USA Made
Solid Copper Wall Lantern with Oxidized Patina, UL Approved, USA Made

Solid Copper Wall Lantern with Oxidized Patina, UL Approved, USA Made

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Wall lantern made of solid copper, beautiful oxidized patina with one 60/watt light. Suitable for wet location UL approved up to US code.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns
A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns

A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns

Located in Huntington, NY

A pair of 19th Century Street lanterns These beautiful lanterns originally configured as gas lanterns. Were reworked with new electric fixtures and new wall brackets. The lanter...

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19th Century Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel

Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

FLORA NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...

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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Vintage Painted Tole Lantern
Vintage Painted Tole Lantern

Vintage Painted Tole Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Venetian painted tole lantern with flowers and foliage.  Measurements: Drop: 33" Diameter: 15"

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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures
Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures

Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Set Of 6 Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Pattern Bell Jar Fixtures Each With A 4-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy. Each Fixture So...

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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage French Wrought Iron and Tole Hanging Lantern, 20th C, H-57 inches
Large Vintage French Wrought Iron and Tole Hanging Lantern, 20th C, H-57 inches

Large Vintage French Wrought Iron and Tole Hanging Lantern, 20th C, H-57 inches

Located in Dallas, TX

Measuring 57 inches tall, this large French hanging lantern features a hexagonal form adorned with a series of scrolls, volutes, and acanthus leaves. The lantern, which dates to the ...

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Tin

Brass hexagonal hall lantern with bevelled glass panels, in the Georgian style.
Brass hexagonal hall lantern with bevelled glass panels, in the Georgian style.

Brass hexagonal hall lantern with bevelled glass panels, in the Georgian style.

Located in London, GB

A very good quality late 20th century brass hexagonal hall lantern with bevelled glass panels, in the Georgian style. With three internal bulb holders. (B14). With chain and ceilin...

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Late 20th Century English Georgian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents, Mid-Century Modern
Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents, Mid-Century Modern

Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Mid-Century Modernist bell pendant lamp / lantern, woven wicker, rattan, 1960s This eye-catching suspension lamp features a handwoven wicker and rattan bell shaped shade wit...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

Wonderful Set 3 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures
Wonderful Set 3 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures

Wonderful Set 3 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures

By Carlos de la Puente

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Set Of 3 Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier Fixtures Retailed By Carlos de la Puente Each Rewired With 3 Candelabra Sockets And Accompanied By Chain C...

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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1940s Slag Glass Lantern
1940s Slag Glass Lantern

1940s Slag Glass Lantern

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s slag glass / metal lantern. Needs rewiring.

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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Adolf Loos Jugendstil Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Re Edition
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Re Edition

Adolf Loos Jugendstil Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Re Edition

By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceiling light with opaline glass shade, different sizes, comes as well as a downlight Total drop custom made All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional char...

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass

Located in Moreno Valley, 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

Arts & Crafts Brass Hall Lantern, Hammered Finish, UK, 1920, Rewired
Arts & Crafts Brass Hall Lantern, Hammered Finish, UK, 1920, Rewired

Arts & Crafts Brass Hall Lantern, Hammered Finish, UK, 1920, Rewired

Located in Lincoln, GB

Arts & Crafts Brass Hall Lantern, a four-sided fixture that seamlessly blends functionality with artistic design. Crafted from hammered brass, this lantern showcases a unique te...

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20th Century British Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Pair of Vintage Brass Lanterns - Add a Touch of Timeless
Magnificent Pair of Vintage Brass Lanterns - Add a Touch of Timeless

Magnificent Pair of Vintage Brass Lanterns - Add a Touch of Timeless

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Are you looking to add a touch of vintage charm and sophistication to your home or outdoor space? Look no further than this exquisite pair of vintage brass hanging lanterns! These ...

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20th Century American Lanterns

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Brass

: Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns / 16” high
: Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns / 16” high

: Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns / 16” high

Located in Delray Beach, FL

pair of solid brass outdoor wall lanterns. high-quality brass fixtures with nice green patina that gives them a timeless, stately appearance perfect for Tudor, Colonial, Mediterranea...

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Late 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Art Nouveau Lantern, 1900s
Brass Art Nouveau Lantern, 1900s

Brass Art Nouveau Lantern, 1900s

$702Sale Price|20% Off

Brass Art Nouveau Lantern, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning Art Nouveau lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid brass with original glass shades. Rewired with one socket for E-27 light bulb. In very good condition wi...

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass

Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass

Located in Lisse, NL

Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Contemporary Italian Crystal Pink & Gold Cream White Murano Glass Pendant Light
Contemporary Italian Crystal Pink & Gold Cream White Murano Glass Pendant Light

Contemporary Italian Crystal Pink & Gold Cream White Murano Glass Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

Fun and elegant Italian lantern pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern design consisting of a succession of elements: reeded crystal Murano glass cylinder, opali...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Gold, Brass

Vintage English Brass and Bent Glass  Tulip Lantern Circa 1940's
Vintage English Brass and Bent Glass  Tulip Lantern Circa 1940's

Vintage English Brass and Bent Glass Tulip Lantern Circa 1940's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1847 Tulip three-light brass and bent glass pendant Takes 60 watt candelabra based bulb Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy. Rewired         

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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Vintage Design Crystal Murano Glass Brass Cylinder Lantern
Contemporary Italian Vintage Design Crystal Murano Glass Brass Cylinder Lantern

Contemporary Italian Vintage Design Crystal Murano Glass Brass Cylinder Lantern

By Mazzega

Located in New York, NY

Very stylish Yet minimalist: a Venetian pendant light or chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy, in mid-20th century Mazzega style, with an oval cylindrical shape closed at top an...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier
French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier

French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier

Located in Coimbra, PT

Beautiful large Italian Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier or hanging lamp with opaline cased green glass shade and green glass straws Measures: Diameter 20 inches / 50 cm Height 36 inc...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Brown Ceramic Stoneware Table Lamp with 2-Light by Agnes Escala, circa 1970
Brown Ceramic Stoneware Table Lamp with 2-Light by Agnes Escala, circa 1970

Brown Ceramic Stoneware Table Lamp with 2-Light by Agnes Escala, circa 1970

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Agnes Esacala Elegant sculptural ceramic lamp by the French artist Inside light and outside light. Signed under the base. Electrical system i...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s
Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A Venini hand blown Murano glass "Filigrana" sphere pendant, Italy, 1950s, atributed to designer Carlo Scarpa. Brass mounted in conical shape showing its elegant and clean lines desi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lantern Chinoiserie Inspired, 1960s
Large Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lantern Chinoiserie Inspired, 1960s

Large Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lantern Chinoiserie Inspired, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oriental Inspired rattan squared lantern with wicker wire cannage panels. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a squared lantern made of rattan canes with cannage panels and an inner paper lampshade. The chain is made of wicker sticks topped by a wood canopy. This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area and will add a cool accent wherever you place it. Perfect to be used in an urban appartment or country side house decoration. It provides a charming light when lit. Newly wired. Overall Measurements( including the chain and the canopy ) : 99 cm H x 44 cm W x 44 cm D Measures of the lantern lampshade: 44 cm W x 44 cm D x 42 cm H ( excluding the chain and canopy) Rattan Lantern // Rattan Suspension Lamp // Rattan Ceiling Fixture...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900
Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900

Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900

Located in Lisse, NL

Good size, great condition bronze hallway pendant with unique antique blown circular glass. This striking French lantern is a refined example of Empire Revival craftsmanship, dating...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Wire, Bronze

Small & Rare Triangular Design Brass & Glass Up and Down Light Pendant / Lantern
Small & Rare Triangular Design Brass & Glass Up and Down Light Pendant / Lantern

Small & Rare Triangular Design Brass & Glass Up and Down Light Pendant / Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare shape, brass frame pendant with stylish ripple glass. If you are looking for another unique and stylish pendant to grace your hallway, stairwell or perhaps a landing then this ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Wire

Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV  Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV  Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture Recently Rewired And Comes With Chai...

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20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light
Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light

Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality and large size, handcrafted, triple light entry-hall lantern. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we are always happy to find a pendant, lantern...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Black Metal and White Opaline Lantern with Brass Details, France 1950s
Black Metal and White Opaline Lantern with Brass Details, France 1950s

Black Metal and White Opaline Lantern with Brass Details, France 1950s

By Maison Lunel, Arlus

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This vintage Maison Arlus / Maison Lunel style ceiling light was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. It features a lantern-style pendant with a tapered frosted glass ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exquisite Small Vintage- Brass Hanging Lantern  7”x 7”x 18”
Exquisite Small Vintage- Brass Hanging Lantern  7”x 7”x 18”

Exquisite Small Vintage- Brass Hanging Lantern 7”x 7”x 18”

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or garden with this vintage-hanging lantern. Crafted with an eye for classic design, this piece features a graceful, bell-shaped brass ...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful French Gilt Iron Louis XVI Hexagon Glass Lantern Pendent Chandelier
Wonderful French Gilt Iron Louis XVI Hexagon Glass Lantern Pendent Chandelier

Wonderful French Gilt Iron Louis XVI Hexagon Glass Lantern Pendent Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Large French Gold Gilt Iron Louis XVI / Maison Bagues Style Octagon Shaped With Inset Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Having 3 Internal Candelabra Lights, This Chandelier Com...

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20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Smallest Venetian Murano Hall Pendant Mouth Blown Glass into Wrought Iron Frame
Smallest Venetian Murano Hall Pendant Mouth Blown Glass into Wrought Iron Frame

Smallest Venetian Murano Hall Pendant Mouth Blown Glass into Wrought Iron Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Smallest ever Venetian pendant in a real, hand forged wrought iron frame. This adorable and antique Venetian pendant light is the smallest of its kind that we ever had the pleasure ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Antique Bronze Nautical Marine wall sconces, or Convoy Lights
Pair Of Antique Bronze Nautical Marine wall sconces, or Convoy Lights

Pair Of Antique Bronze Nautical Marine wall sconces, or Convoy Lights

Located in Delray Beach, FL

These captivating Bronze Nautical Marine Wall Sconces, likely once serving as robust convoy lights, stand as a testament to maritime history and enduring craftsmanship. Imagine these...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Metal

Chinese Wood Fret-work And Fabric Lanterns (6 available)
Chinese Wood Fret-work And Fabric Lanterns (6 available)

Chinese Wood Fret-work And Fabric Lanterns (6 available)

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1790 Chinese Fret-work wood lantern with pabrick shade. Original wiring in working order. 24 inches black wire and canopy. 6 pieces available priced individually

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1990s Lanterns

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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.