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Lanterns For Sale
1950s French Copper Lantern
1950s French Copper Lantern

1950s French Copper Lantern

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

1950s French copper lantern, four sided glazed with a dome top. Rewired and PAT tested to UK standards

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant with Cathedral Glass, ca. 1910
Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant with Cathedral Glass, ca. 1910

Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant with Cathedral Glass, ca. 1910

Located in Lisse, NL

One of a kind, hand-crafted pendant with original glass. A fine and authentic Arts & Crafts ceiling pendant, hand-crafted in wrought iron around 1910 in the Netherlands. Originally ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890

Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890

Located in Lisse, NL

Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a collector of truly amazing antiques then this large and possibly unique lantern could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we have never seen a lantern of this design and with these details. Let alone one of this amazing size and beauty and the stunning patina makes this unique antique even more beautiful. It is getting ever harder to find all handcrafted antique fixtures of this age and because of the quality and quantity of the details we are convinced that this amazing specimen was originally made for an entrance of a large and impressive country house or mansion. The handcrafted, tiles roof and the brass finial at the bottom are some of the other stylish design elements. In our view this is the ideal antique light fixture / lantern for an porch or entry hall. All four glass panels too are in very good condition and both with the light switched on and off this former antique gas light...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal, Iron

Rare Round Shape, Alabaster Pendant Light  / Lantern Midcentury Modern Era
Rare Round Shape, Alabaster Pendant Light  / Lantern Midcentury Modern Era

Rare Round Shape, Alabaster Pendant Light / Lantern Midcentury Modern Era

Located in Lisse, NL

Great shape, floral design and practical size hand carved alabaster pendant / lantern with brass chain and canopy. With twentieth century lighting as one of our specialties in gener...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light
Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light

Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light

Located in London, GB

Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light Converted for inside display on a wooden base, originally its likely this light would have been from a matched pair of sorts and placed exte...

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1920s British Late Victorian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

An Antique Gilt Bronze Dore French  Rococo Lantern
An Antique Gilt Bronze Dore French  Rococo Lantern

An Antique Gilt Bronze Dore French Rococo Lantern

Located in London, GB

A 19th century French Bronze Dore lantern of very good quality, wonderful warm patina and very well hand chased finish. The three armed canopy of s...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

An English Bronze Antique Lantern
An English Bronze Antique Lantern

An English Bronze Antique Lantern

Located in London, GB

An Antique English bronze lantern, with shaped and curved glass panels. The canopy of scrolled foliate and chased arms, with acanthus leaf top and finials to bottom. The five arm bra...

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1880s English Georgian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Revival Medieval Style Good Size Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern / Fixture
Gothic Revival Medieval Style Good Size Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern / Fixture

Gothic Revival Medieval Style Good Size Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern / Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

Impressive and all handcrafted, Gothic hallway or porch light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and all handcrafted Gothic antiques then this one of a kind lantern could be fl...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier
Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier

Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier

$1,400Sale Price|69% Off

Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 1940s Austrian brass and custard glass chandelier. The fixture has swooping arms holding wonderful blown glass custard shades with ruffled edges.

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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s
Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s

Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Revival Hand Forged Wall Hanging Lantern / Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron Sculptural gilt iron wall sconce / lantern with amber blown glass cylinder lampshade, Spain, 1940s This spanish hanging...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Lanterns

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Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron

Hand-Crafted Copper Lantern with Art Glass, Antique Style, USA, 1970
Hand-Crafted Copper Lantern with Art Glass, Antique Style, USA, 1970

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...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Exceptional Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lanterns - Patinated Verdigris
Exceptional Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lanterns - Patinated Verdigris

Exceptional Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lanterns - Patinated Verdigris

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your home's exterior or interior with this elegant matching pair of large vintage solid brass wall lanterns. These lanterns are a testament to classic, timeless design, rem...

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20th Century American Lanterns

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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

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Bronze

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

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

Rare Arts & Crafts Entry Hall Pendant with Textured Amber and Clear Glass Panels
Rare Arts & Crafts Entry Hall Pendant with Textured Amber and Clear Glass Panels

Rare Arts & Crafts Entry Hall Pendant with Textured Amber and Clear Glass Panels

Located in Lisse, NL

Good quality and small size, handcrafted entry hall light fixture. Rare Handcrafted Arts & Crafts Entry Hall Pendant with Textured Amber and Clear Glass Panels One of the joys of s...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s

Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A Large Mid-Century tulip Murano glass three-light chandelier design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s. Composed of twelve textured thick hand blown clear glass petals connec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Large English Hammered Metal and Glass Fixture
Large English Hammered Metal and Glass Fixture

Large English Hammered Metal and Glass Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950s English hammered metal light fixture with bronze details and a glass lantern inset. Measurements: Diameter 31" Drop 40".

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1950s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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

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Bronze

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

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Original Josef Hoffmann Attributed Lantern Wiener Werkstaetten Style, Jugendstil
Original Josef Hoffmann Attributed Lantern Wiener Werkstaetten Style, Jugendstil

Original Josef Hoffmann Attributed Lantern Wiener Werkstaetten Style, Jugendstil

By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful lantern in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann and the historical Wiener Werkstaette, hammered with typical ornaments of this period - Quadratlhoffmann - means the Hoffma...

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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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 5 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture Recently Rewired And Comes With Chai...

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20th Century Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details
Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan, a handsome large antique Signed Temple Lotus Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and new electric light for your ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Slip Ceramic Pendant Light Corinna Warm For Warm Bone China
Slip Ceramic Pendant Light Corinna Warm For Warm Bone China

Slip Ceramic Pendant Light Corinna Warm For Warm Bone China

By Corinna Warm, WARM

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The bone china ceramic lampshades feature a simple and soft silhouette, their slightly translucent materiality reveal a warm light. The pendants are slip cast, fired and coated in a clear glaze. They feature golden twisted three core cords and brass detail to the top of the shade. The pendant' classic and simple design, makes them a versatile choice to suit residential as well as hospitality settings. The pendant is emitting an ambient and soft down light perfect for general illumination. The pendant works well as a bedside pendant...

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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic, Bone, Porcelain

Arts & Crafts Pendant Light of Mouth Blown Sea Blue Glass in Wrought Iron Frame
Arts & Crafts Pendant Light of Mouth Blown Sea Blue Glass in Wrought Iron Frame

Arts & Crafts Pendant Light of Mouth Blown Sea Blue Glass in Wrought Iron Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Original and beautiful organic shape, colorful and great condition Murano pendant light. This Arts & Crafts era Murano pendant is completely original and in excellent condition. The...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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

Hammersmith Lantern
Hammersmith Lantern

Hammersmith Lantern

Located in Greenwich, CT

A large copper street lantern with a good patinated surface and having four glazed and canted glass sides with a sloped hood topped by a turned three-part chimney flue with a hanging...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Wonderful White Gold Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns 3 Fixtures Chandeliers
Wonderful White Gold Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns 3 Fixtures Chandeliers

Wonderful White Gold Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns 3 Fixtures Chandeliers

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful painted white & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixture with 4 candelabra light cluster each taking up to a 40 watt bulb. Rewired and ready to install wi...

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass
Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass

Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass

Located in Hamburg, DE

Heavy wrought iron lantern from the early 20th century. an impressive object and a functional light source at the same time. The design is inspired by the british arts and crafts mo...

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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Moorish metal and stained colored glass candle lantern Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Octagonal Metal and Glass Candle Lantern
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Octagonal Metal and Glass Candle Lantern

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Octagonal Metal and Glass Candle Lantern

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Moorish clear glass lantern with intricate metal filigree. Octagonal shape, delicately handcrafted by artisans in Morocco. Bronze metal color finish. Could be used w...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Luxurious Hollywood Regency Wall Lantern France 1960s
Luxurious Hollywood Regency Wall Lantern France 1960s

Luxurious Hollywood Regency Wall Lantern France 1960s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Hannover, DE

This exclusive wall lantern from the 1960s features a magic mirror that magically reflects the light from the bulb, enchanting the room with this beautiful light. The lamp originates...

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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern Chandelier / 34” H x 21” W
Large Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern Chandelier / 34” H x 21” W

Large Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern Chandelier / 34” H x 21” W

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your space with this exceptional, oversized vintage hanging lantern. Crafted from solid brass, this statement piece features a striking, beautiful verdigris patina that highl...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of English 19th Century Painted Iron Gothic Revival Period Lanterns
Pair of English 19th Century Painted Iron Gothic Revival Period Lanterns

Pair of English 19th Century Painted Iron Gothic Revival Period Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Gothic Revival painted iron single-light lanterns from the 19th century, priced and sold per pair. Two pairs are currently available. Made in England during the Gothic Reviva...

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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

A pair of Vintage Enameled lantern. Sold individually.
A pair of Vintage Enameled lantern. Sold individually.

A pair of Vintage Enameled lantern. Sold individually.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1940's Turkish enameled lanterns with interior light. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 7.5” Drop: 24”

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1940s Turkish Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Charming Pair of Venetian Opal Glass Lanterns and Sconce, Murano, 1950
Charming Pair of Venetian Opal Glass Lanterns and Sconce, Murano, 1950

Charming Pair of Venetian Opal Glass Lanterns and Sconce, Murano, 1950

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Magnificent pair of Venetian lights to furnish a truly unique space. Measure lanterns: 1st) H 75 cm - (40 cm body glass + 35cm chain) Diameter 15 cm 2st) H 35 cm - (35 cm body ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Blue Glass Lantern
Blue Glass Lantern

Blue Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern with interior light Measurements: Height of body: 17" Current drop: 21" Diameter: 9"

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1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame
Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame

Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Large, powder colored and great condition Venetian light fixture. This Midcentury Venetian pendant is not only the largest of it's kind we ever had the pleasure of offering, it also is in exceptional condition. We have completely rewired it for safe and immediate usage in the US as well and we also have cleaned all the mouth blown glass both inside and out. The truly thick and amber colored glass is perfectly and symmetrically blown into the hand-knotted metal frame and the result is an absolute joy to look at. The amber color, is not transparent. This, what we call, rustic style pendant is hand-crafted in the exact same way and it has the same design as others, but in the proces something was done to the glass which has created a non-transparent, almost sugar coated surface. It is truly beautiful and other than with the transparent ones, it does not throw shade patterns on your walls and ceiling. It actually makes this stylish Venetian rarity much 'calmer' and atmospheric. The size and shape of this amazing work of Italian lighting fixture...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Mid-century Venetian Caged Lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s
Mid-century Venetian Caged Lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s

Mid-century Venetian Caged Lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-century Venetian caged lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s Intact and in good condition. E37 bulb. Diameter 20 cm, height 35 cm (80 cm including the chain to the ceiling). Handc...

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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Turkish Pierced Lantern
Vintage Turkish Pierced Lantern

Vintage Turkish Pierced Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960 lantern with colored glass insets. Single Edison light. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Height: 21"

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1960s Turkish Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Set of Three Rattan Cylinder Pendant Lights / Lanterns, Chinoiseriie Style
Set of Three Rattan Cylinder Pendant Lights / Lanterns, Chinoiseriie Style

Set of Three Rattan Cylinder Pendant Lights / Lanterns, Chinoiseriie Style

Located in Barcelona, ES

Three rattan bamboo pendants with Chinoiserie Accents. France, 1960s Eye-catching handcrafted rattan cylinder shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades. Large size...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Set of Vintage Painted Tole Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Vintage Painted Tole Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Vintage Painted Tole Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of 6 vintage Italian painted tole lanterns with 3 interior candelabra lights. Sold Individually Measurements: Drop: 21" Diameter: 9.5" square

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1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique French Folk Art Lantern, Metal, Circa 1800-1850
Rare Antique French Folk Art Lantern, Metal, Circa 1800-1850

Rare Antique French Folk Art Lantern, Metal, Circa 1800-1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and very rare folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered. Glass is old but to my opinion of later date.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan Multi-Color Glass Orb Lantern Moorish Style 1980s
Vintage Moroccan Multi-Color Glass Orb Lantern Moorish Style 1980s

Vintage Moroccan Multi-Color Glass Orb Lantern Moorish Style 1980s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted vintage 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...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Gilt Metal Lantern
Vintage Gilt Metal Lantern

Vintage Gilt Metal Lantern

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Vintage gilt metal lantern with gold and patinated mixed finishes and glass shade.

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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.