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Lanterns For Sale
1920's French Louis XV style Bronze / Crystal Shade Ceiling Lantern Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Louis XV style Bronze Mounted Crystal Shade Ceiling Lantern. Attrib Baccarat.
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Lanterns

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Bronze

Italian Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian nickel-plated light fixture with amber and clear glass insets with 10 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Present drop: 22" Diameter: 16".
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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

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Nickel

Stunning and pretty 19th C. Italian Glass Hurricane Lantern
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Glass And Tole Metal Lantern A Very Pretty 19th c Glass Hurricane Lantern, gilded and painted tole acanthus leaves and flowers, with original glass bell jar and smoke bell, with ori...
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Late 19th Century Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal

After Pietro Chiesa Midcentury Italian Brass 12 Lights Candelier Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Refined chandelier attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontarte with 12 lights with brass support and accessory and a wonderful frosted glass with decoration. Italy in the 1940s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Rounded Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century style round hanging chandelier in bamboo, Rattan and Cote d'Azur. This wonderful object was produced in Italy in the 1960s. This amazing design is perfect for anyone who loves using rattan to create beautiful masterpieces. This chandelier is perfect for a mid-century living room or kitchen with a French maritime...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Spanish Rattan Bell Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern in Black Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Spanish rattan and bamboo bell shaped pendant hanging light finished in black patina, Spain, 1960s This cool handcrafted rattan ceiling lamp / pendant hanging light has ge...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950’s Italian glass lantern with etched stars. Measurements: Drop: 20" Diameter: 10"
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1950s Vintage Lanterns

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Blown Glass

1900 Art Nouveau Gold and Blue Painted Iron Lantern
Located in Catania, Sicilia
It's an Italian procession lantern, now if electrified, it can be used as a charming pendant. The gilded and blue iron it's in original conditions a...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns

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Iron

Patinated Bronze English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English patinated bronze lantern with etched glass and 3 lights. Measurements: Drop: 29" Diameter: 18"
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1920s English Vintage Lanterns

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Bronze

1920s Octagonal Bronze and Slate Glass Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Bronze and slate glass lantern. Was rewired about 10 years ago, needs rewiring.
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1920s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Medium White 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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

German Ribbed Metal and Frosted Glass Pendant 2 available
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Frosted glass shade set in a metal cage. Priced individually. Two available.
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1960s German Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large White 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Italian Painted Wood Lantern
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Hand-carved Italian painted wood lantern. This chandelier lantern is inspired from a 16th century Russian Greek orthodox lantern. The three angel faces are attributed to Leonardo da ...
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Early 2000s Italian Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Paint

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Spherical Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Midcentury bamboo and rattan spherical chandelier in Cote d'Azur style. This wonderful item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. The fantastic design is perfect for those who love the use of rattan to create wonderful masterpieces. It consists of a chandelier which resembles a spherical rattan cage...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Modernist Brutalist Pendant by Tom Greene
Located in New York, NY
A terrific Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist pendant by Tom Greene featuring torch-cut patinated brass box frame that holds a single bulb. Its top offers sculptural segments mimicking ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

French Mid Century Black Metal and Polished Brass Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A four panels black metal and polished brass lantern. Two light.
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1960s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ceiling Lamp Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Geometric Brass, Tan Leather and Glass 'Pentagone' Lantern by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The geometric brass, tan leather and glass 'Pentagone' lantern by Design Frères. In the style of Adolf Loos. The Dodekaeder lamp as originally designed by Adolf Loos for the Knize Gentlemen's stores (Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Bad Gastein...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Lantern Bronze Ideal for Any Ceiling Height Early 20th Century, France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Due to its design it is placed directly on the ceiling. Ideal for spaces with low ceilings If your space is not high, but you need a lantern with the presence of the large classic la...
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Early 20th Century French Other Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Old Vintage Pair Hand Painted Happy Snow Elves Couple Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Very Nostalgic opportunity, memories of a wintery childhood past. America's fondest childhood memories conjure up this remarkable Pair (2) of old, plump delightfully vintage and liv...
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Mid-20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural 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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 French Iron Lanterns
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming Set of 6 Iron Lanterns from the South of France. Lovely minimalist lines.
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Vintage English Brass and Bent Glass Tulip Lantern Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4025 Tulip three-light brass and bent glass pendant Takes 60 watt candelabra based bulb Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy. Rewired         
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer Organic Pine Veneer and Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Swedish Designer Organic Pine Veneer and Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s 13 pcs. available in total Gorgeous modern pendant lamp in organic, natural shape made of pine wood veneer, teak details and wicker in the middle of the 20th Century. The pendant is hand crafted and in good to excellent condition. The craftsmanship reminds to works from AB Ellysett, Sweden, design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The round shape of the lamp forms larger light and air holes due to the wickerwork. When illuminated, these create beautiful shadows on the ceiling and walls. With teak detail on top of the pendant and with hand-crafted wicker ceiling...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

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Wicker, Pine

Handmade Black Wrought Iron Craftsman Wall Lantern– Mission Style Outdoor Sconce
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Bridgeport lantern, with a stovetop pipe, references both old and new with classic features including a stove pipe top and oversized handle, juxtaposed with modern lines and open...
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2010s American Mission Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Large German Vintage Glass and Brass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Lights 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... glass and brass flush mount. Germany, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26)
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pierre Sindre White 'Visir' Portable Metal and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre White 'Visir' Portable Metal and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö. Designed by Scandinavian creator Pierre Sindre, the 'Visir' portable table la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brutalist Industrial Clear Glass Hanging Cage Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist lamp is unique and has its industrial character It features cast iron top clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs.Four pieces available.All la...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Large Black/Bronze In Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus Pendant Light Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminu...
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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Large White 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged 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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Small White 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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lanterns

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Ceramic

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper ships lanterns by Perkins Marine of Brooklyn New York, "Perko". Rarely found copper cases with brass cages, handles, hinges and badges. With ruby red Fresnel gla...
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1920s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Flowers Sputnik Amazing Modern 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, w...
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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Model L102/32 Candle Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful and decorative candleholder, model L102/32, was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. It has a mouth-blown glass shade and a brass base. All in a good conditio...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Cloche Lantern, Nickel
Located in Westwood, NJ
This design features a graceful hand-blown glass bell. The glass is paired with a sleek nickel-plated cast brass circular band and Art Deco style finial. The lantern has a solid cast...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Medieval Style Good Size Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and all handcrafted, Gothic hallway or porch light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and all handcrafted Gothic antiques then this one of a kind lantern could be fl...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful color and good size Danish hand crafted fixture with chestnut leaf pattern. If you are looking for a stylish design, light to grace your midcentury or modern home then this handmade specimen from the 1970s could be flying your way soon. With lighting as one of our specialties we were, again, very happy to have been able to purchase this rare ceramic light as well. We purchased it from the same home where we found the Helleroe pendant that we published on 1stdibs yesterday. This fine specimen too has an organic-design and color shade and the chestnut leafs make it extra special and aesthetically pleasing. Both with the light switched on and off this work of lighting art too has a unique presence, one that will never fail to impress. This natural stone-like color pendant comes with a metal chain and an equally beautiful and original ceramic canopy. With the light switched on this Scandinavian light fixture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Copper Ship’s Anchor Lantern by British Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ship’s anchor lantern with maker’s badge from R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St., Glasgow. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Brasses include handles, legend pl...
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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Lantern Brass Glod Lighting from the Mid 20th Century, France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This original 20th century is perfect for lighting in an entrance, hall, covered porch or anywhere in the house. It is in perfect condition, Six glass faces Measures: 66cm x 23cm...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Tall Vistosi Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Tall murano glass ceiling light from the 1960s attributed to Vistosi. Long conical 'triplex opal' glass diffuser with colored glass stripes. Glass height is approximately 19inches/48...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Impressive Brass Wall Lantern from the Savoy Hotel, London
Located in Worcester, GB
Impressive Brass Wall Lantern from the Savoy Hotel, London English, Early/Mid-20th Century An exceptional quality wall-mounted lantern in solid brass, removed from the iconic Savoy ...
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Early 20th Century European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass Wrought Iron Seven-Light Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Italian six-arm Murano glass chandelier with painted wrought iron flowers and leaf decoration, bowl base of Murano glass flowers and six bunch of grapes shape shades of Murano glass ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

1930s Set of Three Industrial Black Painted Metal Italian Pendants
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Three industrial pendants designed and manufactured in Italy in the Thirties, they are in original conditions with signs of use and age, they have to be checked, work 110-240 volts...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Neoclassical Style Brass and Clear Glass Round Hanging Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and cut clear glass round hanging lantern from circa the 1920s. This adorable three-light antique pendant lantern features an eleg...
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1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

17th Century Large Six Sided Venetian Carved Gilded Baroque Hall Lantern
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th century large six sided Venetian carved gilded Baroque hall lantern. This 17th century hand carved red polychrome and gilded wood lantern, mounted on a pole with a lion paw base, represents the highest standards of craftsmanship. This very large lantern...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of rattan suspension lamps / lanterns with oriental inspired design. France, 1960s Eye-catching pair of rattan pagoda shaped rattan pendants. Entirely made by hand. Beautifully ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Cane, Rattan, Wicker

Big Size Westinghouse Bulb
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this big size Westinghouse bulb.
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1950s Mexican Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged 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 thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Copper and Brass City of Paris Lanterns, 1970s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 5 Copper and Brass City of Paris Lanterns, 1970s Vintage Design In their original patina, which can be re-electrified. The large lanterns are 100 cm high, 40 cm in diameter. ...
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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Midcentury Bamboo Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An American circa 1960's bamboo lantern with interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 22" Height of body only: 14" Width/depth: 12" square.
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1960s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo

Large Italian Gilt Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 Italian gilt brass lantern with six interior lights. Measurements Drop 33.5" Diameter 17.25".
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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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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