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Art Glass Lantern
Art Glass Lantern

Art Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French art glass lantern with landscape decoration with 3 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Present drop: 30" Height of body: 13" Diameter:12"

Category

1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Hand-Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Hand-Carved 'Pompom' Tassel

18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Hand-Carved 'Pompom' Tassel

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian hand-carved silver-leaf 'pompom' tassel. The 'pompom' tassel originally came from an Italian historical church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastical...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of English Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of English Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of English Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1950’s patinated bronze lanterns with interior light. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 22? Length/width: 7? square.

Category

1950s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
French 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

French 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French 20th century Art Deco and bronze carved veined caramel-colored alabaster six-light chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral apron and banded frame ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Large German Vintage Textured Glass, Brass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Large German Vintage Textured Glass, Brass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s

Large German Vintage Textured Glass, Brass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Wonderful bubble textured clear(white) glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).    

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1940's Small Glass Lantern with Grape Design
1940's Small Glass Lantern with Grape Design

1940's Small Glass Lantern with Grape Design

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's small etched glass lantern with grape design

Category

1930s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

French Molded Glass Lantern
French Molded Glass Lantern

French Molded Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French molded glass lantern with etched star details on body and three interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Height: 34" D...

Category

1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Painted and Gilt Wooden Lantern
Painted and Gilt Wooden Lantern

Painted and Gilt Wooden Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A Italian painted wood lantern with interior lights, circa 1940s. Measurements: Height 35" Depth 8" Width/length 8".

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wood

American Monumental Brass Medallion Hanging Lantern, New York, Circa 1870
American Monumental Brass Medallion Hanging Lantern, New York, Circa 1870

American Monumental Brass Medallion Hanging Lantern, New York, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

American monumental brass twenty one light hanging lantern with a urn finial top, flanking sea shell oval medallions, scrolled exterior acanthus supports, interior shell and foliage ...

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1870s American American Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture

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...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern
An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern

An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern

Located in London, GB

A Large antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze Rococo lantern with six cut bevelled glass panels, an ornate canopy of scrolled acanthus and foliate. The glass panels framed with C...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Joseph Simon Cream Glazed Lantern Pendant, Danish Design, 1960s
Joseph Simon Cream Glazed Lantern Pendant, Danish Design, 1960s

Joseph Simon Cream Glazed Lantern Pendant, Danish Design, 1960s

By Søholm Stentøj, Joseph Simon

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern round cream glazed lantern / pendant with brown glazed circular perforations. Manufactured on the Danish island of Bornholm by Joseph Simon for Søholm Stent...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Modern Boho Chic Style Oval Brass Pendant or Lantern
Modern Boho Chic Style Oval Brass Pendant or Lantern

Modern Boho Chic Style Oval Brass Pendant or Lantern

Located in Plainview, NY

A modern / boho chic brass pendant or chandelier. Featuring hand-tooled brass and further enhanced with an oval retro shape, the pendant or lantern produces a soft ambient lighting perfect for elevating mood and complementing aesthetic harmony, while combining a modern at the same time vintage...

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20th Century Bohemian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, French Mid-Century, 1960s
Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, French Mid-Century, 1960s

Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, French Mid-Century, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of rattan suspension lamps / lanterns with cylinder grid design. French, 1960s Eye-catching pair of rattan cylinder shaped pendant lights. Entirely made by hand in rattan with ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Dutch Bronze Hall Lantern, circa 1900
Dutch Bronze Hall Lantern, circa 1900

Dutch Bronze Hall Lantern, circa 1900

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch bronze hall lantern, circa 1900 A bronze hall lantern with shell and leaf pattern with round frosted and facet cut glass. In the inside of the lamp there is a 3 arm fixture...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Sanctuary Lamp - Lantern H105 cm, made of bronze, Probably 17th Century
Sanctuary Lamp - Lantern H105 cm, made of bronze, Probably 17th Century

Sanctuary Lamp - Lantern H105 cm, made of bronze, Probably 17th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large bronze shrine lamp composed of 3 long worked chains, with balls, and a bronze bowl decorated with 3 angels on whose heads the chains hang. Uses of use, old restorations and ...

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17th Century Louis XIII Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Industrial Lamp – France, Circa 1940
Early 20th Century Industrial Lamp – France, Circa 1940

Early 20th Century Industrial Lamp – France, Circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th Century Industrial Lamp – France, Circa 1940 This early 20th-century industrial lamp, crafted in France around 1940, is a striking piece that embodies the charm of vintag...

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19Thc Original Red Painted Punched Tin Lantern
Early 19Thc Original Red Painted Punched Tin Lantern

Early 19Thc Original Red Painted Punched Tin Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very early punched tin original red painted and hand written names painted on the surface & illegible name or script.The condition is very good.

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Tin

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Cuboid Ceiling Center-Light with 4 Lamps Behind Bronzed Glass Panels
Cuboid Ceiling Center-Light with 4 Lamps Behind Bronzed Glass Panels

Cuboid Ceiling Center-Light with 4 Lamps Behind Bronzed Glass Panels

Located in Verviers, BE

Geometric modernist design on a brass-patinated stem. Central chain and column with four pairs of arms supporting four lamps in candlestick form, and four bronze colored glass sheets...

Category

1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

By Crouse-Hinds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as pendants with matching adjustable chains (currently 3 ft. long, but can be expanded)...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Italian Blown Glass Lantern
Italian Blown Glass Lantern

Italian Blown Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian blown glass oversized lanterns 4 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 46" Diameter: 18"

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Brass Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Pendant / Chandelier
Italian Brass Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Pendant / Chandelier

Italian Brass Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Pendant / Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Price is per individual lantern, 1 is available now and ready to ship from NYC. Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design round lantern / chandelier, entirely handcrafted, customizable in...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Unique Set of 3 Large Art Deco Style Midcentury White Alabaster Pendant Lights
Unique Set of 3 Large Art Deco Style Midcentury White Alabaster Pendant Lights

Unique Set of 3 Large Art Deco Style Midcentury White Alabaster Pendant Lights

Located in Lisse, NL

Large size and great shape group of three identical alabaster pendants. If you are looking for a group of beautiful and truly stylish pendants for a midcentury, for an Art Deco or f...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Wire

New modern Lamp in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Niko Koronis
New modern Lamp in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Niko Koronis

New modern Lamp in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Niko Koronis

By Niko Koronis

Located in Milan, IT

Normally, we think of marble as a metamorphic rock that embodies the platonic idea of sculpture; the beginning and the end. But what if one tried to investigate its limitations and m...

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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Marble

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

PENROSE ON 120V dark bronze E26 socket
PENROSE ON 120V dark bronze E26 socket

PENROSE ON 120V dark bronze E26 socket

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Candle light in dark bronze with outside fitted clear safety glass, superstructure with handle (eyelet). Supplied with an imitation oyster-white candleover with LED or candle effect ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Outer Lantern, Steel, Black, Created by Atelier Boucquet
Outer Lantern, Steel, Black, Created by Atelier Boucquet

Outer Lantern, Steel, Black, Created by Atelier Boucquet

By Atelier Boucquet

Located in Roeselare, BE

Lantern with a led lamp e27 +/-10watt led. Sides of lantern filled with glass. Lantern made of steel which is hot galvanized en matt blackened.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Colonial Revival Lanterns

Materials

Steel

German Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Entrance Lantern
German Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Entrance Lantern

German Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Entrance Lantern

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Nouveau lantern made in Germany circa 1950, glazed body, decorated with green colored and ornamented glass, electrified and fitted with one E27 socket, some signs of age and wear...

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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern
Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern

Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant / chandelier patinated in black, France, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan ver...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Anglo Raj Bronze Lantern
Antique Anglo Raj Bronze Lantern

Antique Anglo Raj Bronze Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's English patinated bronze lantern with glass jewels and 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 24.5" Width: 10" Depth: 12"

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Factory Lighting
Industrial Factory Lighting

Industrial Factory Lighting

Located in Antwerp, BE

Industrial factory lamp shade and cast iron insert clear glass. Two pieces available. The lamps are in original vintage condition.

Category

1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents

French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pagoda suspension lamp, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light. This handcrafted ceiling lamp f...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Pendant Light w. Accordion Playing 'Madchen' on Top
Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Pendant Light w. Accordion Playing 'Madchen' on Top

Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Pendant Light w. Accordion Playing 'Madchen' on Top

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and beautifully handcrafted Arts & Crafts light fixture for black forest enthousiasts. If you are looking for unique antiques that tell something about life in different parts ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Rope, Wood, Oak

French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier
French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier

French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier

Located in Coimbra, PT

Antique French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilt bronze and etched glass shade with 3-light. Measures: Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm Height 20.5 in (10 in, chain)/ 75 cm (25 cm, chain) Weight...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Rattan & Bamboo Sconce Wall Lamp Lantern Louis Sognot Style, Italy, 1960s
Rattan & Bamboo Sconce Wall Lamp Lantern Louis Sognot Style, Italy, 1960s

Rattan & Bamboo Sconce Wall Lamp Lantern Louis Sognot Style, Italy, 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Rome, IT

Sconce wall lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of French designer Louis Sognot. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Louis Sognot was a French designer best known for his elegant fu...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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.