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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Addison Mizner Metal Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Addison Mizner designed ceiling lantern. Great carving side and flower details.
Category
1920s American Other Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Nice quality and ideal 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, lant...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier
Located in New York, NY
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier
Item # 7950
Sunburst top with a spiral glass shade.
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture. Item features green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great style and form...
Category
Early 1900s American Classical Antique Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Antique English Chinoiserie Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English painted lantern with gilt details with 4 candelabra lights.
Measurement:
Present drop: 34"
Height of body:24.5"
Diameter: 14" widest point.
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Rococo Style Brass and Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Rococo Style Brass and Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the light has 6 opaque glass panels, these are etched with a starburst
The ...
Category
1920s Rococo Revival Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Yacht Lanterns by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of brass yacht cabin lanterns by venerable English maker Davey of London. Fine pair of matching oil lanterns with burner and globes, reflector panels are attached in both and th...
Category
1920s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair Chinoiserie Green Lanterns with White Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Pair chinoiserie green lanterns with white porcelain flowers. Pair chinoiserie style green painted metal octagonal trellis form lanterns, with climbing white porcelain flowers and gr...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Antique Stained Glass Iron Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Madison, MS
This stunning stained glass iron lantern, crafted in the early 20th century, would add a beautiful touch to any room it is in. The unique stained glass and the curved iron details re...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro.
The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko.
The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Ships Bow Lantern of Copper and Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
This great nautical lantern is as good as they come. Brass trim includes hasp, handle, bezel, etc.
The lantern is mounted on a section of ships grating creating an awesome display...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century Copper Nautical Porch Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century copper nautical lantern with amber glass. Caged fixture with an open copper ring at the bottom, which unscrews to provide access to the light bulb. Cage is a darke...
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
An Italian Red Tole Metal Lantern with Cut Glass, Early 20th C.
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian red tôle lantern from the early 20th century. This antique lantern from Italy has a cut glass with a cut star motif in the middle.Note that...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Vintage Regency Louis XV Style Bronze Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency lantern. Done in the Louis VX style with. Bronze frame and gold finish. Inset glass panels. Perfect for your foyer or as a glamorous chandelier in your din...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Regency Lanterns
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Large Pair of Hall Lanterns
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large pair of hall lantern in 18th century style, the scroll surmount above a square beveled glazed body, enclosing a four-light electrolier. The...
Category
Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large 20th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large iron lantern from the 1900s.
With decorative brackets and a time-worn patina, please note this lantern features a crack to one of the panes o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Iron
British Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique highly polished copper and brass ships masthead lantern. There is a clear globe shaped lens, hinged top, the interior has an awesome burner with ...
Category
1920s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Ceiling Lantern in Gilt Bronze with Glass Panels, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Amazing gilded bronze double light antique hall lantern, the two scrolling light fittings with circular reeded bobeche drip pans, surrounded by se...
Category
1920s Baroque Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Sabino Art Deco Lantern Chandelier Frosted Glass Nickeled Steel, France, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful Sabino attribution Art Deco lantern chandelier, single socket, standard incandescnet bulb, wattage variable, hardwired, and ready for use....
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Steel
Late Arts and Crafts, Early Art Deco Bronze, Brass & Beveled Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and highly stylish antique entry hall lantern / pendant.
Having been specialised in selling antique light fixtures for over 20 years we love to keep finding amazing fixtures that we have never seen before. This marvelously hand-crafted brass and transparent glass (all beveled) hallway pendant is another one of those rare finds off which we immediately knew we had to have it. There are so many interiors in which this antique pendant will look perfect that we have no doubt it will soon be gracing someones home again. Apart from the open design and the beautiful and durable materials this wonderful pendant light also stands out, because of the many, transparent and beveled glass panels in their perfect brass frames. Finding this rare light was a treat, but for all 36 glass 'windows' to have stood the test of 100 years time without any cracks is just amazing. The outside is a hexagonal design, but the 'base' and 'top' of this pendant are open and decorated with flowing bronze elements that make this work of lighting art even more beautiful. This classy and timeless pendant with its marvelous patina can be used and enjoyed in all sorts of rooms and interiors, but to us this is the ideal entry hall, landing or stairwell pendant...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Old Mission Arts & Crafts Antique Iron Ceiling Pendant Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful antique hand wrought Mission Arts & Crafts iron ceiling pendant lantern made of hand cast iron and with its original 5.25 inch top diame...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Wire, Brass
Art Deco Period Forged Iron Chandelier / Hall way Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant Art Deco chandelier or hall lamp. Made of refined patinated forged iron. With a satined glass shades. The lamp is rewired, it has one new E27 bulb holder. Made in France, ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver-inlaid brass Art Deco serpent candle holders
Continental, c.1920
Height 32/34cm, width 9cm, depth 30cm
Dating to the time of...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Silver, Brass
Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition
Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door.
Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top.
An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals.
Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them.
Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions.
An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style
Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice.
Only one.
Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter
Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Early 20th C Vertigris Patina Bronze Exterior Foyer Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century bronze Art Deco exterior ceiling lantern. Great for a foyer. Features seeded glass and a four tiered hexagon shaped matchin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Brass Lantern Pendant Light Textured Glass
Located in New York, NY
Cleaned and restored early 20th century Arts & Crafts pendant light in a lantern design. Features clear textured glass shades and a matching square ceiling canopy...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Doré 4-Light Lantern with Porcelain Flowers
Located in San Francisco, CA
With arching openwork top above a square-form body tapering to a foliate pendant knob; decorated overall with later porcelain flower heads which can be easily removed.
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French 19th/20th Century Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and Rare Whimsical French 19th/20th century Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze and Patinated Bronze Figural Seven-Light Chandelier. The with frosted glass flame shades centered with a f...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved painted and giltwood five-panel one-light wall sconces formed as flush mounted half lanterns; recently rewired.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
Pair of 20th Century Bronze Hurricane Votive Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Votive lanterns having an upturned glass shade resting upon a bronze pillared stem with brass accents along the top and base, circa 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century European Regency Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This wrought iron Gothic Lantern was made for a private chapel in France. We also made matching pendants that are availalble. The Bronze finish and Honey opal...
Category
Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Monumental Italian Lantern in Wrought Iron and Stained Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Italian Gothic style lantern in wrought iron and two colored blue and green stained glass.
The Lantern is measures 220 x 60 cm
Lante...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Gothic Revival Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Arts and Crafts Bronze, Brass and Beveled Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great looking, open design, hexagonal hallway lantern.
This rare and stylish Arts and Crafts lantern is all handcrafted in the earliest years of the 1900s. What makes this sizable antique extra special is the open design with the six stylized, diamond shaped and perfectly beveled glass panels. The outside is a hexagonal design, but the 'base' and 'top' of this pendant are open and decorated with flowing bronze elements that take this wonderful work of lighting art to the next level. This classy and timeless pendant with its marvelous patina can be used and enjoyed in all sorts of rooms and interiors, but to us this is the ideal entry hall or landing or stairwell pendant...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Lantern with Bow Glass in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze bow glass glazed lantern decorated with scallop and rope twist motifs, in the Louis XV style, French, circa 1925.
With 3 internal light fittings, ceiling rose and ch...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
1920s Chinese Ship Lantern with Original Glasses with Plaque
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s Chinese Ship Lantern with Original Glasses with Plaque.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Patinated Brass Arts & Crafts Lantern, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts lantern.
Striking English design from the 1900s.
Original patinated brass frame and ceiling top with original cut glass shade.
Rewired with one ori...
Category
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Lantern Style, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900 in Iron and Murano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Lantern
Style: Art Nouveau
Country. French
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.
If you are looking for an chandelier to match t...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns
Materials
Iron
1920s Iron Hand Lantern with Glass Painted in Red Tone
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s Iron Hand Lantern with Glass Painted in Red Tone.
Category
Early 20th Century European Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large English 18th Century Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 18th century English gilt bronze hall lantern with a finely cast frame of serpentine form.
The curved glass panels are headed by chased...
Category
18th Century English Rococo Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Large French Rococo Brass Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Rococo brass glass lantern hall light
A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the lantern has 6 glass sides each etched with a starburst at the centre, the decorative b...
Category
1920s French Provincial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Steel Marine Lighting
Located in Norwell, MA
A Ward Hendrickson cobalt blue lens polished steel ships lantern. This is a fantastic ships lantern. Rich cobalt blue lens. Massive size. Brass badge, lens bezel and lid hardware. Po...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Lantern Suspended from Wall Bracket, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Suspended from a scrolled bracket, this wrought iron lantern features four tapered sides beneath a covered roof. Additional scrollwork over the roof adds simple elegance. No wiring. ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920s Round Metal Lanterns, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Round metal lanterns. Tudor or revival style, with ruffled edges on the top and bottom of lantern. Side ribs have a bright gilt finish. Originally may have had glass or mica, is curr...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Cast Brass Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
Spanish cast brass lantern with ornate almost rococo style casting. Six sided lantern with two lights. Originally had glass panels, but is currentl...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rococo Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Patinated Brass Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Lantern, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau lantern.
Striking English design from the 1900s.
Patinated brass frame and chain with original and very rare etched glass shade.
This w...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Victorian Wall Bracket Lantern
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This unusual wrought iron lantern was used on a western movie set. Highly textured glass and pyramid bottom add to its exotic nature. This is a one of a kind lantern with curb appeal.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique English Patinated Bronze & Gold Bronze Lantern, circa 1920-1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English patinated bronze & gold bronze lantern, circa 1920-1940.
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Brass and Cathedral Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, hexagonal light fixture with purple color cathedral glass.
If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted l...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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".
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique French Hanging Copper Lantern Converted from Oil to Electricity
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Copper Lantern, old enough to have been originally lite by kerosene. The Antique French Copper Lantern, has been converted...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Brass
Antique French Brass Lantern Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Brass lantern Louis XVI Style
This pretty lantern has a single bayonet bulb suspended from a decorative cast ceiling r...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered one hundred-year-old ship’s lantern with Fresnel glass lens, mounting flanges, hoop carry handle, etc. Maker’s name is P...
Category
1910s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique French Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French gilt bronze and crystal lantern.
Measurements:
Diameter: 16.5"
Current drop: 29".
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Ship Port and Starboard Bow Lantern with Wide Shroud and Vane
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship’s port and starboard bow lantern with wide shroud and vane. Rich red and green Fresnel lenses. Manufacturer’s name is embossed on the hinged rear door, “MFRD” by Perkins Marine ...
Category
1910s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
English Brass Serpentine Foliage Hanging Hall / Foyer Lantern Orig Candle C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass serpentine foliage hanging hall / foyer lantern with a locking hinged door, flanking bulbous urn finials, scroll work, and retains the orig...
Category
1760s English George II Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wire, Brass
Art Nouveau amber Leaded Glass & Brass Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, early 20th-century lantern with 8 yellow, rippled glass panels (4 are wide and four narrow). Its brass armature has a dark, aged patina and is trimmed with imprinted, styliz...
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...
Category
Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Brass
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.
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