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

Small 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa

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

Brushed Satin Nickel Emil Lantern - Small
Brushed Satin Nickel Emil Lantern - Small

Brushed Satin Nickel Emil Lantern - Small

By RTO Lighting

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The scaled-down version of our Emil Wall Lantern provides versatility both indoors and out. Clean bent brass lines update this classic lantern with a nod to tradition. OVERALL DIMEN...

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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa

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

Circus Pendant Light Designed By Corinna Warm Medium White/Bronze In Stock
Circus Pendant Light Designed By Corinna Warm Medium White/Bronze In Stock

Circus Pendant Light Designed By Corinna Warm Medium White/Bronze In Stock

By WARM, Corinna Warm

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...

Category

2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa

Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa

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

Art Deco Copper and Cut-Glass Lantern
Art Deco Copper and Cut-Glass Lantern

Art Deco Copper and Cut-Glass Lantern

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A Lovely Art Deco copper and cut-glass with a single brass and porcelain light socket for large sized bulb, France, 1930-1939. Measures: Overall height 29" / 73. cm), adjustable hei...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa

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

Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass Diamantes Atzompa
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass Diamantes Atzompa

Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass Diamantes Atzompa

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

Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natura Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natura Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natura 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

A Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass Versailles Style Lantern
A Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass Versailles Style Lantern

A Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass Versailles Style Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French, 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light Hanging lantern. The elongated ovoid molded and glass body surmounted with a Royal Crown...

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Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Brass and Copper Plated Brutalist Pendant Light
Brass and Copper Plated Brutalist Pendant Light

Brass and Copper Plated Brutalist Pendant Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic brass and copper plated brutalist pendant light. Signed, stamped and dated 1984. Casts a delightful warm glow through it's inner cylindrical diffuser. Dimensions listed (21 in. ...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

French Rattan Lantern Pendant with Chinoiserie Accents, c.1960
French Rattan Lantern Pendant with Chinoiserie Accents, c.1960

French Rattan Lantern Pendant with Chinoiserie Accents, c.1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oriental Inspired rattan lantern. France, 1950s-1960s. This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a squared lantern made of rattan canes with an inner paper lampshade. The chain is made of wicker rings topped by a wood canopy...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970
8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970

8 Unused Mid-Century Modern Lanterns by Doria, Germany, circa 1970

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Set of 8 chandeliers or lanterns manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany in opaline glass and blue and yellow lacquered metal, circa 1970s Unused and still holding the original t...

Category

1970s German Space Age Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Opaline Glass

Vintage Bamboo Pendant Light, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s Design
Vintage Bamboo Pendant Light, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s Design

Vintage Bamboo Pendant Light, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s Design

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

A nice exagonal shaped bamboo and wood pendant with hanging cord. In very good conditions with only few signs of time. Height with the cord: Maximum 76 cm.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Cord

1940's Three-Light French Lantern with Blue Crystal Flowers
1940's Three-Light French Lantern with Blue Crystal Flowers

1940's Three-Light French Lantern with Blue Crystal Flowers

Located in Schoorl, NL

Charming gilt metal lantern with bright blue colored crystal petals creating a flower. It holds three E27 sockets. We also have a similar fixture with amber colored petals. code 320d

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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

Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed 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

Pair of French Degue Style Glass Sphere Pendants, 1950s
Pair of French Degue Style Glass Sphere Pendants, 1950s

Pair of French Degue Style Glass Sphere Pendants, 1950s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of glass sphere pendants or lanterns in Degue Style with chrome mounts, France, 1950s. One Edison E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up to 100W both pendants are in fine ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light

By Florian Schulz

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Stunning and elegant brand new contemporary Mid-Century Modern designed German made large polished nickel plated brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'O...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Large Globe Pendant Hanging Light in Rattan and Milk Glass, 1950
Large Globe Pendant Hanging Light in Rattan and Milk Glass, 1950

Large Globe Pendant Hanging Light in Rattan and Milk Glass, 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching rattan and milk glass lantern with globe ball shaped lampshade, Spain, 1950-1960s. This suspension lamps is entirely handcrafted with rattan.The globe shaped lampshade h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Milk Glass

American Painted Metal Ship's Lantern, 19th Century, Rustic Style, USA
American Painted Metal Ship's Lantern, 19th Century, Rustic Style, USA

American Painted Metal Ship's Lantern, 19th Century, Rustic Style, USA

Located in Queens, NY

2 American (19th Century) painted metal round 6 glass panel embarkment lanterns with handle (PRICED EACH) Distressed

Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1970s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A lovely pair of Murano glass two-light wall sconces manufactured in Italy in the 1970s, elegant modernist design with double Murano ice glass cylinder, brass and metal mounted. Each...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, 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

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

Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s

Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Spain, 1960s This midcentury suspension lamp features a hand woven rope shpere lampshade in brown ginger ...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Jute, Rattan, Rope

Set of Five Austrian Vintage Glass Globes Ceiling Hanging Lights, 1960s
Set of Five Austrian Vintage Glass Globes Ceiling Hanging Lights, 1960s

Set of Five Austrian Vintage Glass Globes Ceiling Hanging Lights, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Wonderful set of five textured ice glass globes and brass pendant lights with star canopy (on request also separately). Austria, 1960s. Glass globes: D: 6 in.  

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1900 French cast bronze lanterns with interior lights, original bent glass insets and patinated gilt patina. Measurements: Height 112" Diameter 34.5".

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Patinated Iron Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s
French Art Deco Patinated Iron Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s

French Art Deco Patinated Iron Bronze and Glass Four-Sided Lantern, 1930s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A lovely Art Deco patinated iron and Glass four-sided Lantern decorate with a bronze face on each side, France, 1930s. A beautiful lantern for any space also suitable for covered out...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique English Amber Lantern
Antique English Amber Lantern

Antique English Amber Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 English patinated bronze glass lantern with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 30" Diameter: 13".

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Modern Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern, 1960s
French Modern Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern, 1960s

French Modern Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan bell shaped pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details, France, 1960s. This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a bamboo bell shaped shade wi...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

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

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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 Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Bamboo Rattan Pendant Light with Woven Rope Globe Lampshade
Bamboo Rattan Pendant Light with Woven Rope Globe Lampshade

Bamboo Rattan Pendant Light with Woven Rope Globe Lampshade

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern woven rope and bamboo pendant / hanging light. Spain, 1960s. Rare find! This beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo rattan structure with vertical bars with a...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Rope

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

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

Large 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

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

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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

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

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

Set of Molded Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Molded Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Molded Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of three French circa 1930s molded amber glass lanterns with one interior light. Sold individually. Measurements Height 12" Diameter 6".

Category

1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Copper Hanging Lantern with Handcrafted Art Glass, USA
Vintage Copper Hanging Lantern with Handcrafted Art Glass, USA

Vintage Copper Hanging Lantern with Handcrafted Art Glass, USA

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage copper hanging lantern is a true showstopper, exuding timeless elegance and charm. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a captivatin...

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Marble

English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
English Gilt Bronze Chandelier

English Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Victorian gilt bronze six-light chandelier. Measures: Diameter 75 cm. Height 90 cm. Six E27 bulbs.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Single Arts and Crafts Antique Lantern with Pine Cone Motif, Removable Glass
Single Arts and Crafts Antique Lantern with Pine Cone Motif, Removable Glass

Single Arts and Crafts Antique Lantern with Pine Cone Motif, Removable Glass

Located in Lomita, CA

The beauty is in the details of the one remaining antique architectural lantern. There is so much possibility. The pieces are iron and each has a stencil area of pine cones on the gl...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns
Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns

Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns One with blue glass One with red glass Large 8"w x 7:d x 8.5"h 7"w x 6"d x 10.5"h

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Set of Copper Lantern Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Copper Lantern Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Copper Lantern Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 circa 1940's English copper light fixtures with brass details and with 4 interior down-lights each. Sold individually. Measurements: Height of body: 24" Diameter: 16"

Category

1940s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

French Early 19th Century Empire Lantern
French Early 19th Century Empire Lantern

French Early 19th Century Empire Lantern

Located in Round Top, TX

A very beautiful early 19th century Empire Lantern from the South of France. Wonderfully crafted in bronze. Very elegant.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Small Black/Bronze In Stock
Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Small Black/Bronze In Stock

Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Small Black/Bronze In Stock

By Corinna Warm, WARM

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 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 are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Studio Warm...

Category

2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

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.