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Lanterns For Sale
Pair of Nickel-Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian nickel-plated lanterns with etched glass and mirrored panels depicting birds and palm trees. Sold individually. Measurements: Height (minimum drop): 27.5" ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world. The 'Qu' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp provides the perfect solution to your evolving outdoor luminary needs. Designed to go anywhere, the lamp's body is executed in durable die-cast aluminum which is expertly fitted to the amber-colored glass. The result is a highly refined IP44-rated lamp with a light cast outward all directions. Optional mounting accessories include hooks or silicone based rope to further expand display possibilities. Coupled with two internal lithium ion batteries, the 'Qu' is capable of providing up to 20 hours of portable light...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Gothic Revival Standard Lantern
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful quality Gothic Revival standard lantern with traces of original gilding and paint. The body has a nice barley twist design sitting on a scrolling base. Decorated with a w...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Chic Brass and Textured Glass Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic brass and textured glass pendant light. Matching canopy. Extra long cord to adjust drop.
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Small Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of wall lantern made of solid brass, exceptional quality workmanship, electrified with one 60/watt light each, seeded glass. Prot...
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20th Century North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Gold & White Hollywood Regency Flower Chandelier, c 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Flower Hollywood regency chandelier. Original white and go...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

20th Century Set of 4 Grey Ceramic Candelsticks Att. to Anne Kjaersgaard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Att. to Anne Kjaersgaard - La Borne Original set of 4 ceramic candelsticks Circa 1970 Brutalist ceramic french design Original good condition Measures: Height : 13 cm...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Blown Amber Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s blown glass Venetian lantern with hammered metal body. Measurements: Drop: 20″ Diameter: 7.75″.
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Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Cut Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French cut crystal lantern. Measurements: Diameter: 10" Minimun drop: 20.5".
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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

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

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern. American made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Ol...
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1930s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

White Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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 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

Barovier & Toso Large Tessere Ambra Suspension Clear Incalmo Black Bead Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
An extremely large suspension piece. This design is univerversally attributed to Barovier & Toso and is composed of a beautiful crossed tessere ambra design. The central design is s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Pair of French Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Rattan Pendants or Lanterns with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s-1960s. Pair of Mid-Century Modern rattan hanging lamps or lanterns acc...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze ten-light chandelier, the tapering leaf tip cast and fluted shaft over an urn form bowl issuing scrolling foliate arms upli...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Rare Early 20th Century Brass & Orange Glass Ships Model Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare ships lantern inspired light fixture with original round glass If you are looking for a stylish Arts & Crafts pendant to create a warm atmosphere in your entrance, in your bedr...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1920's French Art Deco Carved Crystal "Forest Animals" Lighting Pendant/ Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Carved Crystal Ceiling Pendant/ Lantern. Featuring forest animals at play carved into the crystal. Please look closely at picture...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky hanging ceiling lantern made of solid brass, hand painted in white color, with light green due to oxidization, original foggy and muted acrylic eight side cover. Brass decorati...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern
Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern
$1,200 Sale Price
35% Off
Midcentury French Riviera Bambo and Rattan Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury bamboo, rattan and wicker pendant circular chandelier in French Riviera style, produced in Italy during the 1960s. Its design is perfect for those who love th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Swedish Glass Fixtures. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
A set of five circa 1960s midcentury Swedish lantern-shaped molded glass fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Height:...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Brass Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor lantern by Perko. Fresnel lens has some loss. Dimensions: 20" H x 10" diam.  
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Late 19th Century Antique Lanterns

French Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French black and gilt neoclassic lantern with 3 lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 21" Current drop: 25" Diameter: 9".
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1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice lantern is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

New Modern Table Lamp in Marble, creator Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Table lamp in Bianco Michelangelo and Fior di Pesco Carnico Marbles. Vibrations of light and matter “The sculptor doesn’t try to translate his thought into marble: he thinks in m...
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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Marble

Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, 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

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade
Located in London, GB
This stunning Lattice Lantern was made especially for Andrew Kornat Designs buy the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Officina Ciani when Andrew and his company were there exclu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Ceramic, Bronze and Glass Oil Lamp, Italy, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Ceramic, bronze and glass oil lamp, Italy, 1930s. It has always belonged to my family and was bought by my great-grandfather. Integrate. Very small signs of the time.
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1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Ships Cabin Lantern With Oil Burner
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass cabin lantern with original burner and fuel tank, rear reflector, hinged door and vented top. Mounting flange and carry handle. Stamped Made in England on rear. 12"H x 7"...
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1940s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely Small Art Deco Brass and Hand Engraved Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and handsome turn of the century pendant, circa 1910. If you are looking for the ideal pendant to light up your entrance, restroom ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Bronze and Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English bronze and glass lantern with leaded glass insets. One small glass panel has a hairline crack but it's complete. Measurements: Height (minimum drop) 37.5" Wid...
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Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gilt Bronze Lantern. Original gilding. Having individual beveled glass panels. Based on the lantern at Versailles. France, circa 1910. 1 light. Dimensions: Height 21" ...
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1910s French Louis XIV Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze and Frosted Glass Six-Light Chandelie
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Nouveau solid patinated bronze six-light chandelier with beautiful frosted glass candle shaped shades, France, 1910-1920. Number of lights: Six E14 bulb sockets. Rewired an...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Italian Modern Fontana Arte Style Pendant Or Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Fontana Arte Style Pendant Or Lantern. Beautifully executed Italian mid century modern pendant or lantern with alternating sheets of blue and transparent glass on a ch...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of four Sides Solid Brass Handcrafted Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional four sides hanging pair of lanterns made of handcrafted solid brass stem with four 60/watt lights, suitable for wet location ,Made in the US ,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Italian Design Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo Glass and Brass 1950s Lantern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian design ceiling lamp stilnovo glass and brass 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brac...
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1890s American American Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 English Etched Glass Lanterns, sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of etched glass lantern circa 1910 with criss cross pattern, three interior candelabra lights. Original smoke bell. Priced individually. Measures: 10" diameter, 23.5" drop.
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1920s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Austrian MCM Cut Crystal Floral Form Lantern by Bakalowits & Sohne
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Austrian Mid Century Modern Cut Crystal Floral Form Lantern/ Chandelier. Beautiful crystal petals and vines.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Glass and Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
A gilt brass and etched glass octagonal lantern France, Circa 1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of top quality Davey & Co. ships lanterns. With arched and vented tops, carry handles, beveled glass, hinged doors, burners, etc. Fitted with makers badges reading "Davey & Comp...
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Early 1900s British Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Small White 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 Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century French Lantern, Ceiling Lamp
Located in Herentals, BE
This round French lantern consists of a teak wooden plateau, a glass chalice with a graphic motif and a black metal cover plate. The frame and suspension are made of brass. The lam...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chandelier with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass chandelier with porcelain flowers. Diameter 47 cm. Height fixture 40 cm. Total height 6 cm. Six E14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Single Powder Coated Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single outdoor light in a contemporary geometric style handcrafted from solid brass power coated in decorative white color thick beveled glass ample three 40/watt lights great ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

English Silver Plated Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 940s silver-plated hexagonal lantern with beveled glass panels and six interior lights. Measurements: Height: 46.5" Diameter: 23.25".
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1940s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Small 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

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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