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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Set of Four Hexagonal French Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Hanging Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four hexagonal French Louis XV style wrought iron hanging lanterns, after the antique. The elongated body surmounted with fleur-de-lis', floral rosettes and scrolled decorat...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pierced and Painted Persian lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Persian lantern with depictions of birds and animals with original painted finish and 4 interior lights.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 25"
Diameter: 11"
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Brass & Copper Maritime Nautical Pendant Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique brass and glass hanging lantern exemplifies the robust craftsmanship and utilitarian elegance characteristic of early 20t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Gilt Bronze and Leaded Glass Neoclassical Style Lantern
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Classic lantern is ideal for use in an entrance hall or stair well. It features fruit and floral swags, classical motifs, and a tassel form finial.
Category
Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Rococo Brass & Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Rococo Brass & Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the light is decorated in the French style with leaves, the lantern has 6 sides and the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Adam Style Lanterns
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Wrought Iron & Frosted Glass Wall Lights in Arts & Crafts Style c1910
Located in London, GB
A pair of wrought iron and frosted glass wall lights in Arts & Crafts style, each mounted on an oak mount and with leaf scroll decoration.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
1970's Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Edison Flameproof Tube Light, Pink
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A pink vintage industrial Edison LED flameproof twin tube ceiling strip lighting finished with pink paint. Manufactured by Daeyang of South K...
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's translucent hand-painted Japanese porcelain lanterns with an interior light. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 18"
Diameter: 6.5"
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Brass Gothic Style Hallway / Entryway Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid brass lantern with vellum insert panels in the high Gothic Revival style.
Excellent quality and patina.
Recently re-wired and ready to install. Perfect size for an entryway or ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Porch or Hallway Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and great looking, antique hall lantern of formidable size.
This unique light fixture of a wonderful design is both finely made and great...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Elegant Art Nouveau Pendant Light in Brass and Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Art Deco chandelier or lantern in brass and glass.
Belgium, 1900-1930.
The light requires one single E27 screw fit lightbulbs (100 Watt max.) LED compatible.
Measures:...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Light / Lantern w. Copper & Sea Blue Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and all handcrafted light fixture of beautiful design and perfect proportions.
If you are looking for an early 1900s, stylish and top q...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
French Art Deco Crystal Silvered Bronze Frame Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Fine Art Deco faceted crystal sac-de-pearl chandelier with silvered bronze frame surrounded by long cut crystal hangings, all crystals hand knotted, France circa 1920-1930. This wo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
An English Georgian Style Antique Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large cylindrical lantern with 4 curved glass panels, ribbed supports and finials to top and bottom. Four arm branch within, swept gallery arms and four anthemion motifs above each...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilt Brass Bronze Porcelain Beaded Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded brass, bronze and polychrome beaded fringe lamp shades.
Measures:
Diameter 23.6 in /60 cm
Height 31.5 in (7.8...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique English Oversized Opaline Glass Lantern, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Nautical Large handmade brass lantern with cone shaped opaline glass
needs rewiring
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique French Iron Patina Verde Lanterns with Etched Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice quality antique French iron patina verde lanterns with etched glass. Perfect for an entryway or hallway. Lovely. Note: there are 3 available. Price listed is per item.
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Vintage Moroccan Royal Blue Moorish Glass Orb Glass Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan cobalt blue glass lantern or Moorish pendant.
Cobalt blue molded glass color with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp.
Handmade in Marrakech...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Large English Wall Lanterns, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of four large English circa 1920s patinated bronze wall-mounted indoor or outdoor wall lanterns with four interior lights and clear glass panels. Sold in pairs.
Measurements:...
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Brass Art Nouveau Lantern with Glass, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau lantern.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Brass frame with original glass.
Rewired with one socket for E-27 light bulb.
In very good condition with a be...
Category
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Elegant Architectural Glass Lantern, circa 1960, French Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Elegant and architectural glass lantern.
Decorative electric lantern with many colors.
Produced in France, circa 1960.
Electric system is ok....
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Rare Arts & Crafts Castle Tower Design Cathedral Glass Hallway Lantern / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and impressive, quality made light fixture.
If you are a collector of rare and all-handcrafted art and antiques then this sizable and one of a kind pendant could be flying y...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Metal, 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
10 cast iron wall lights, based on models from the Pont Alexandre III
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
10 cast iron wall lights with bronze patina made from models from the Pont Alexandre III in Paris.
These lanterns were designed in the 20th century as part of the Schlumpf Museum de...
Category
Late 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Antique Pierced Bronze Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 antique Persian light fixture with four interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 26”
Diameter: 14”.
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Globe Lantern Lamp by Muller Frères
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant Art Deco Muller Frères globe lamp. The lamp shade gallery and chain are made of metal. It has a molded frosted glass globe shade, decora...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Iron Lantern French, Napoleon III Black with Stained Glass Panels, circa 1910
Located in Verviers, BE
Studio multicolored stained glass hanging pendant.
Studio stained glass hanging lamp. Featuring stained glass pieces with enclosing blue,...
Category
1910s French Napoleon III Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
English Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 English leaded glass lantern with 2 interior lights and swan motif.
Measurements:
Drop: 17.5"
Diameter: 10.5" square
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Large French Art Deco Bronze Hand Blown Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very large Art Deco bronze parcel burnished brass chandelier with hand blown opaline glass globes, France, 1910-1920. Elegant design, adjustable height by the pull chains. This won...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass shade with four-light.
Dimensions :
Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm
...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
They are beautiful lanterns for your home.
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Metal
1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Chic Patinated American Arts and Crafts Solid Copper Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic solid (painted) copper American Arts & Crafts hanging lantern.
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Dimensions listed (10 in. diameter x 19 in. tall) are the dimensions of the l...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Big Art Deco Lantern with original antique opal glass shades vienna around 1920
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco Lantern with original antique opal glass shades vienna around 1920
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Opal, Brass
Rare Oriental Style Chinese Pagoda Shape Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant or Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, early 1900s Arts and Crafts light fixture.
This antique and extraordinary pendant is another one of our recent, great fin...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage Black Metal & Seeded Glass Carriage Lantern
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Small lovely vintage black iron and tole carriage lantern having original seeded glass and 2 candle lights inside.
Category
1970s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Medium Porch Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
This French porch lantern is made of handwrought iron with acanthus leaf decor. Arm included.
Measurements: 13" W x 22" H.
Category
Late 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run along rails so that the...
Category
1920s Mexican French Provincial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Inspired Lamps/Lanterns of Cast Metal Construction
Located in San Francisco, CA
These antique wall-mounted lanterns feature Victorian-inspired style with elements of traditional European design. Their ornate detailing, weathered metal finish, and frosted glass p...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Italian Lantern Early 1900s In Light Green Wrought Iron And Amber-colored Glasses
Located in Milano, MI
This wrought iron lantern dating from the early 1900s, of Italian origin is a charming handcrafted indoor hanging lamp. Its light green lacquered finish lends an original appearance,...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fine Quality French Heavy Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid and large French 4-light lantern made from heavy wrought iron. Having elaborately detailed frame with floral and foliate motif, spiraling supports, and draped swag at base.
Category
1980s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandelier or lantern. Having individual panes, possessing an open door pane leading to a recently wired setting housing a once c...
Category
1990s Unknown Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Spanish 1910s Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern with Three Lights and Volutes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish hexagonal bronze lantern from the early 20th century, similar to the style of the Plaza de España built for the great exhibition of 1929. Created in Spain during the early years of the 20th century, this bronze lantern features an hexagonal tapering body with glass panels, topped with volutes converging towards the canopy. Made in a style that will be showcased a couple of decades later in the Plaza de España built for the exhibition of 1929, the lantern presents three lights connected to a central shaft. Professionally rewired for the US, this Spanish bronze lantern...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early-20th Century Bronze Photophores
Located in New York, NY
A pair of photophores 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
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Large Italian Etched Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian foliage/floral etched glass lanterns with three interior lights and original smoke bell top. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 18″
Current dr...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Large Brown and Beige Tiffany Glass and Metal Hallway Lantern, France, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This impressive, large hallway lantern, crafted in the Arts and Crafts era around the 1920s in France, features a rare design made of brown and beige Tiffany glass combined with meta...
Category
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass lantern in pressed glass, gold patina.
Six bulbs.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Solid Brass Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
U.S. Navy pair of “wing to wing’” bridge lanterns from the early twentieth century. They have been stripped of the military paint and meticulously polished and lacquered. The long va...
Category
1920s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Whimsical French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Belle Époque Putto Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming whimsical French 19th/20th century Belle Époque two-light gilt bronze figural chandelier pendant. The charming gilt bronze figure of a naked hovering Putto (Child), suspen...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Large French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very large Art Deco bronze parcel burnished brass chandelier with opaline glass globes, France, 1910-1920. Elegant design,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Caldwell Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
This design by Edward F. Caldwell combines elements of classical Chinese Chippendale (18th century) style and Brighton Pavillion(19th century) style with a triple dome pagoda top in ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Deco solid gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. Three curved arms with frosted glass flower shade...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Single Vintage Six Sides Brass and Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Artistically made vintage hand crafted solid brass and copper lantern with two 60/watt light , seeded acrylic glass like at all sides, with beautiful original weathered turquoise-gre...
Category
1970s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Regency Burnished Brass Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the timeless elegance of the Vintage Regency Burnished Brass Lantern. Crafted in classic American style, this lantern features a beautifully burnished brass...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Lanterns
Materials
Brass
An Arts & Crafts hammered brass lantern with original opaque ribbed glass liner.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts hammered brass lantern with original opaque ribbed glass liner.
I also have another one in stock identical but half the size.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Green & gold painted sheet metal lantern, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Green & gold painted sheet metal lantern pendant ceiling lamp. Portugal, 1970s.
Category
1970s Portuguese Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Sheet 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.