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Lanterns For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1940s
Universe Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal 3 arm contemporary chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: D 25 x W 128.2 x H 178 cm Materials: solid brass, hand-blown glass globes Finish: black gunmetal. Also avai...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

RD15 8 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 8 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: Diameter 200.3 x H 180 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes Finish: Polished Nickel. Also available ...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

Universe Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished nickel 3 arm Contemporary chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: D 25 x W 128.2 x H 178 cm Materials: solid brass, hand-blown glass globes. Finish: polished nickel. Also a...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Soap 6 DT Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Soap 6 DT Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 117 x D 117 x H 173 cm Materials: Metal, hand blown glass globes Finishes: Polished nickel Other finishes available: Black gunmetal...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

RD15 12 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 12 Arms Chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 140 x D 140 x H 290 Materials: Solid Brass, Hand Blown Glass Globes Schwung is a german word, and loosely defined, means energy...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

RD15 3 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal 3 arm chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 97.8 x D 97.8 x H 143 cm Materials: solid brass, hand blown glass globes Lamp: 3...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

RD15 6 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 6 Arms Black Gunmetal chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: diameter 139 x height 165.1 cm Materials: solid brass, hand-blown glass globes Finish: black gunmetal. Also availab...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Universe Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal 3 arm contemporary chandelier by Schwung. Dimensions: D 25 x W 128.2 x H 178 cm. Materials: solid brass, hand-blown glass globes. Finish: black gunmetal. Also ava...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Soap B7 MD Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal 7 arm chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 150.2 x D 23 x H 173.4 cm Materials: solid brass, hand-blown glass globes Max wat...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Soap B7 MD Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Nickel 7 arm chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 150.2 x D 23 x H 173.4 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes Max wa...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Concert Hall Chandelier Pendant, Jugendstil Secession Style, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in the lobby of the Vienna Concert hall, build by the famous theater-architects Fellner & Helmer. Also available with clear-cut crystal-glas...
Category

2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Lanterns

Materials

Brass

RD15 6 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Nickel 6 arm chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: Diameter 139 x Height 165.1 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes Fin...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Nickel

RD15 3 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Nickel 3 arm chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 97.8 x D 97.8 x H 53 cm Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes Lamp: 3...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

RD15 12 Arms Polished Nickel Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 12 arms polished nickel chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 140 x D 140 x H 89.1 cm Materials: Solid brass. Hand blown glass globes Finishes: Polished nickel. Available also ...
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2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

Murano Glass and Brass White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very particular Murano chandelier with a truly original and one-of-a-kind design. The chandelier is made up of two large cylinder-shaped glasses which are approximately 40 cm (16 in...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Lantern by Davey and Co Limited of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass yacht cabin lantern with highly polished finish. Three glass panes and one hinged door. The oil tank has been fitted with an electric socket recently wi...
Category

1940s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Handcrafted Copper, Brass & Beveled Glass Wall Lanterns, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of sizable, 3-candlestick light, copper, and brass lantern sconces in an elongated, octagon shape curving at the top and bottom and finished with finials. The segmented glass ...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Scottish Ship’s Lantern by Emory Douglas
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass cabin lantern from a yacht. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fitted with a copper maker’s plate bearing maker’s name Emory Douglas Co. LT...
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1940s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Organic Lemon Yellow White Step Tulip Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Fun and elegant Italian contemporary custom-made pendant chandelier, of organic modern design, entirely handcrafted with adjustable height, consisting of a sexy multi level stepped c...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

Adolf Loos for the Anglo Austrian Bank Vienna Chandelier Jugendstil
Located in Vienna, AT
The Anglo-Austrian bank, founded 1864 with British capital, was an Austrian Bank in Vienna. In 1913, the bank had 43 branches. In 1914, Adolf Loos was commissioned with the renovatio...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier material: Brass gilded, other surfaces on request, handcut crystal-prisms, total drop as required All components according to the UL regulations, with an add...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Green Textured Murano Glass Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A modern suspension light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with lantern stylized shape, in the style of Max Ingrand, the satin...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Organic Yellow Green White Tulip Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Fun and elegant Italian contemporary custom-made pendant chandelier, of organic modern design, entirely handcrafted with adjustable height, consisting of a sexy curved shade in trans...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Vienna Secessionist Lantern Pende, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This type of lamp was used by Josef Hoffmann in his best and puristic phase, two years before the founding of the historical Wiener Werkstaette for several houses: Hohe Warte Henneberg house, Wärndorfer house and studio Mautner Markhof...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pietro Chiesa Style 1940s Glass and Brass Two-Light Lantern
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A stylish 1940s Italian two-light lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa with two glass panels decorated with vine leaves, brass frame and pale-green lacquered aluminum lamp holders c...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier in Murano Glass by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco chandelier manufactured in hand blown Murano glass to Barovier e Toso, Murano Italy circa 1940s. Measurement of lantern is 27cm H by 18 cm W.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant chandelier attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the chandelier is made of brass and has been polished. Production from the 1940s in Art Deco style.
Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three large circa 1940's English leaded glass light fixture with 6 interior candelabra lights and variable drop. Sold individually. Measurements: Height (current drop): 24" D...
Category

1940s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Lattimo Large Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Banded Aqua Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Italian Modern Set of 3 Smoked Gray, Pink, Aqua Blue Murano Glass Star Pendants
Located in New York, NY
3 Pendants in opaline blown Murano glass of star shape, each a different color in smoked gray, light pink, aqua-blue, decorated with a reeded glass cap accompanied with black glass s...
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Hand Carved Vintage Wooden Pendant Light / Lantern with Amber Glass Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and all handcrafted hallway light fixture. This great looking vintage lantern pendant is another one of our recent great finds and it ...
Category

1940s European Baroque Revival Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Gold Painted Metal Frame Lantern, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Venetian lantern in blown glass perfectly and symmetrically in the golden wrought iron structure. This exceptional piece was designed in Italy in the 1940s. This chandelier is incredible for the accuracy in the decoration of the iron structure and for the exclusive Murano glass body, and it seems to be bound by the iron structure. The piece is in excellent vintage condition and the glass is very smooth. An iconic pendant light...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

English Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's patinated bronze neoclassic lantern with 3 candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 15" Drop: 44"
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1940s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Small Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Colored Glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Italian wrought iron lantern with colored glass 1940s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Ships Anchor Lantern by French Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, hinged top, carry handle, etc. with makers plate from Ouvrard Villars, a highly regarded maker. This is a first-clas...
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1940s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York. Fresnel glass lens. With protective brass bars and hoisting ring. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Circa 1940. With original oi...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered solid brass ships lantern with clear glass lenses. Lacking colored red and green filters. Mounted to thick mahogany bases. Wire with new sockets and cor...
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1940s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color. Available also a pair. Chromed steel spherical frame,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Lattimo Large Droplet Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Italian Tall Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Lantern Pendant / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Monumental contemporary Italian Art Deco Design round lantern / chandelier, entirely hand crafted, customizable in height, diameter and finishes, the nicely scalloped airy brass stru...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Tall Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Lantern Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This design has been chosen for the restaurant in Dallas Sadelle's of Major Food Group. Monumental contemporary Italian Art Deco Design round lantern / chandelier, entirely hand craf...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

White Barovier Murano Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern, from the island of Murano, ”Pulegoso” glass blades are attached to a gilt brass structure to form this stunning fixture.
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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japanese Garden Scene Lantern with Bent Glass
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-747 Japanese garden scene lantern with bent glass Rewired takes on 75 watt Edison Based bulb Height to top of loop 9" Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy.
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1940s Japanese Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1940s Italian Black Lacquered Metal and Ice Flower Glass Lantern
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This charming vintage lantern was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1940s. It features a black lacquered frame with 6 textured glass panels. One E27 socket with new black...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Circus Pendant Light Designed By Corinna Warm Medium White/Bronze In Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminum lamps are available in black or white with a luxurious bronze interior gently reflecting the light. The lamps work well individually or look lovely in clusters of different sizes and colors. Custom colors are available on request. Its classic design allows for great versatility, suiting a wide variety of spaces, from private residences, retail, restaurants, hotels to workplaces. The design is created to compliment an interior rather than to create a bold statement within a space, resulting in its timeless and universal appeal. The original designer pendants by Corinna Warm for Warm are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Studio Warm...
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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Bronze, Brass

Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Small White/Bronze In Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminum lamps are available in black or white with a luxurious bronze interior gently reflecting the light. The lamps work well individually or look lovely in clusters of different sizes and colors. Custom colors are available on request. Its Classic design allows for great versatility, suiting a wide variety of spaces, from private residences, retail, restaurants, hotels to workplaces. The design is created to compliment an interior rather than to create a bold statement within a space, resulting in its timeless and universal appeal. The original designer pendants by Corinna Warm for Warm are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Studio Warm...
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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf, Bronze, Brass, A...

Murano Round Art Glass Salmon Pink Italian Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass; note the workmanship of the beautiful dove-colored plate. Refinement and style as it is in the style of Murano, one-of-a-kind p...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Candél (Clear/Silver)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by a cone of light, Candél’s graceful vessel-like silhouette is in perfect harmony with its surroundings allowing the environment to filter through. Candél casts a warm, intimate candle-like glow that’s sure to seduce and become the central focus of any social gathering. Candél is a fully rechargeable portable LED light...
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2010s Asian Lanterns

Materials

Acrylic

Italian 1940s Large Industrial Factory -Warehouse Enamel Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A very large Italian industrial lantern from a warehouse or factory from the 1940s-1950s. It is in a rare heavy blue enamel color on iron. The top piece is painted a silver color paint on iron. The lantern is comprised for three main pieces, a silver painted...
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1940s Italian Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte Wall Light, Lantern, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a great lamp from Josef Hoffmann most important building - the Purkersdorf Sanatorium. The reading room at the first floor - on the original i...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Solid Brass English Yacht Cabin Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid brass yacht cabin lanterns by the venerable English maker Davey and Company of London. With brass makers badges. Beveled glass panes, two hinged doors. The burners have...
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1940s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Faceted Glass & Brass Mid Century Pendant in the Style of G. Ulrich
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large lantern pendant lamp produced in Italy between the 1940s and 1950s. Its design is reminiscent of similar products made by well-known desig...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

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"
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Cut Glass

Contemporary Italian Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Bring the unusual yet elegant in your space! A modern suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with lantern stylized shape, in the style of Max Ingr...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Bespoke Italian Monumental Murano Glass Antique Brass Open Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A modern creation by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques with an Art Deco flair, entirely hand made in Italy. This exclusive item is customizable in sizes and finishes. The light and open organic design represents a stylized lantern, the handcrafted metal structure in an antique brass finish has 10 arms, elegantly curved at top and bottom, supporting twisted crystal Murano glass uprights containing the LED light source and decorated with a central stem of various crystal clear Murano glass elements. Height of body in pictures from top of glass sphere to bottom of sphere finial...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano Glass Teal Italian Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Murano glass lantern of glass “piastre” leaves in textured ivory and a metallic teal blue color. The handblown glass is attached to a brass structure and has been rewired for...
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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Modern Murano Glass Pendant, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Three textured overlapping "scavo" glass forming a sculptural pendant or lantern. Patinated brass fittings, Rewired to the US standard.  
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Blown Glass

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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