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Lanterne en bronze, vers 1950
Lanterne en bronze, vers 1950

Lanterne en bronze, vers 1950

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Lanterne en bronze, vers 1950 Besoin d'un nouveau système électrique. Les glaces d'origine manquent. Bronze signé.

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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Nendo 'Tomoshi' White Portable Lantern by Oki Sato for Louis Poulsen
Nendo 'Tomoshi' White Portable Lantern by Oki Sato for Louis Poulsen

Nendo 'Tomoshi' White Portable Lantern by Oki Sato for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Nendo, Oki Sato

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nendo 'Tomoshi' White Portable Lantern by Oki Sato for Louis Poulsen Designed by the acclaimed Nendo Studio in Japan, the 'Tomoshi' (Japanese for "light") is a new offering in Louis...

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2010s Danish Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

A exquisite pair of large and unique antique Japanese octagonal form reticulated gilt copper lanterns. These large antique Japanese gilt copper lanter...

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20th Century Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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.

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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Charming French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
A Charming French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

A Charming French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass four-light chandelier. The cage gilt bronze frame surmounted with cut-glass pendants, four candle-arms and a central cup-light, Pari...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of Four Large French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Set of Four Large French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns

Set of Four Large French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and large set of four French 19th-20th century Gothic Revival style gilt bronze and glass six-light hanging lanterns with opaque-yellow stained-art glass, the top crowned with a cluster of fruits, circa 1900. Note: These are a set of four lanterns...

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Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp
Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp

Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp, hurricane oil lamp lantern. This oil lamp has a pottery base that evokes an Aladdin's Lam...

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20th Century Turkish Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Iron and Multicolor Murano Glass Ceiling light or Flush Mount
Italian Midcentury Iron and Multicolor Murano Glass Ceiling light or Flush Mount

Italian Midcentury Iron and Multicolor Murano Glass Ceiling light or Flush Mount

Located in Rome, IT

Large Italian Mid Century patinated iron and colorful hand blown and hammered Murano glass ceiling light . Fabulous light effect. We will deliver professionally packed in a wooden c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Gilded Crystal Chandelier
Vintage Gilded Crystal Chandelier

Vintage Gilded Crystal Chandelier

$1,960Sale Price|30% Off

Vintage Gilded Crystal Chandelier

Located in Sheffield, MA

A French, circa 1930s 5-arm gilt metal chandelier with crystal faceted decoration and green glass ball pendants. The size lends itself for a hallway, bathroom, dressing room chandeli...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Brass Port & Starboard
Brass Port & Starboard

Brass Port & Starboard

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass port and starboard bow lantern from a boat. Very rare dual bullseye Fresnel lens design bow light in a highly polished solid brass case that is mounted to a mahogany base...

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1930s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Geometric Pentagon Hanging Lantern
Large Geometric Pentagon Hanging Lantern

Large Geometric Pentagon Hanging Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large geometric pentagon hanging lantern, circa 1920 design. Adjustable rod, textured glass panes, matching canopy. One pane is in fact removable for easy access to a single or doub...

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Early 20th Century German Vienna Secession Lanterns

Materials

Brass

FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck

FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Flos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with a balanced refinement. The outer diffuser is made by weaving colored PVC tube comp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier After Pierre Gouthière
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier After Pierre Gouthière

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier After Pierre Gouthière

By Pierre Gouthiere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style gilt bronze seven-light figural chandelier. The elongated and ovoid gilt-bronze frame with six scrolled candle-arms (now electrified) surmou...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Italian Chrome Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari
Italian Chrome Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari

Italian Chrome Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari

Italian chrome Sputnik chandelier in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier or pendant in the style of Gaetano Sciolari or Stilnovo, circa 1960. This unusual chandelier...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern
1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern

1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style (19th Century) iron and glass half round ships embarkment lantern with scroll handle.

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19th Century American British Colonial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Custom Black and White Tole Lantern
Custom Black and White Tole Lantern

Custom Black and White Tole Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Custom black and white tole lantern. Please note this fixture is customizable with a lead time of 8-10 weeks.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Port and Starboard Lanterns
Port and Starboard Lanterns

Port and Starboard Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

19th century yacht port and starboard lanterns with brass protective bars, vented tops and carry rings. Both with maker's labels from George Carpenter...

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19th Century Antique Lanterns

Big Size Westinghouse Bulb
Big Size Westinghouse Bulb

Big Size Westinghouse Bulb

By Westinghouse

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1950. We offer this big size Westinghouse bulb.

Category

1950s Mexican Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Fiesta Lantern By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant
Fiesta Lantern By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant

Fiesta Lantern By Nani Goods, Ceramic Raffia Pendant

By Steven Lancaster, Nani Goods

Located in South Pasadena, CA

The Fiesta Lantern Pendant Light is inspired by the vibrant spirit of Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas, celebrating cultural diversity through the interplay of rough and smooth textures ...

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2010s American Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. With thick fresnel glass lens. Brass badge with Seahorse logo.

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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Ethan Solar Lantern
Ethan Solar Lantern

Ethan Solar Lantern

$3,016 / item

Ethan Solar Lantern

Located in Paris, FR

Lantern Ethan Solar with all structure in powder-coated aluminium in corten finish, outddor-indoor. Solar and rechargeable lantern. Also available in black finish, on request.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three Midcentury Wall Lamps from ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
Set of Three Midcentury Wall Lamps from ASEA, Sweden, 1950s

Set of Three Midcentury Wall Lamps from ASEA, Sweden, 1950s

By ASEA

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of three very cool wall lights from ASEA, made from metal with white lacquer. Industrial look with accentuated joinery on the necks.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by F.H. Lovell Co. of Arlington, New Jersey
Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by F.H. Lovell Co. of Arlington, New Jersey

Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by F.H. Lovell Co. of Arlington, New Jersey

Located in Norwell, MA

Superb ship's lantern by Lovell with a ruby red lens by Corning. Highest quality ship's lantern with a heavy hoisting handle, vented top, engraved top, thick Fresnel lens, protective...

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1920s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses
Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses

Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses

Located in Norwell, MA

Steel boat bow lantern. Glass Fresnel lens in red and green. Steel case with brass cap. Also fitted with a carry ring. Wired with an electric socket for home use. Weight: 2 LBS O...

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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Brass Lantern
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Brass Lantern

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Brass Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted from gilt brass, the lantern features a cylindrical frosted glass shade that diffuses light beautifully, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Four rods connect the bottom a...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern
Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern

Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern

Located in Round Top, TX

An outstanding and sensational French mid-19th century lantern. Wonderfully crafted from bronze, copper and glass. The lantern is in exceptional condition, even retaining its upper g...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950
Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950

Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950

By Arlus

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Midcentury brass and glass. Pendant Lantern by Arlus, France, 1950 Perfect vintage condition. One socket b22 with adapter e14.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Monumental Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Monumental Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern

Monumental Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern

Located in Water Mill, NY

Renaissance revival gilt bronze lantern chandelier-gilded and cold painted bronze with original amber slag glass and original ceiling cap.

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19th Century American Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass

Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass ship's anchor lantern with polished and lacquered finish. Clear Fresnel glass lens, protective brass bars, affixed "Anchor" badge, hoisting handle, and vented top. Fitted with ...

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1950s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Palatial 19th Century Northern Italian Carved Gilt Wood Baroque Style Lantern
Palatial 19th Century Northern Italian Carved Gilt Wood Baroque Style Lantern

Palatial 19th Century Northern Italian Carved Gilt Wood Baroque Style Lantern

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This large and impressive giltwood hall lantern formerly hung in a turn of the century Pittsburgh steel baron's mansion. In the Baroque style it features winged chimera, and accommod...

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18th Century Baroque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwood, NJ

Massive late 19th century copper and brass ship's lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s ma...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage French Lantern Restored with American Sockets
Vintage French Lantern Restored with American Sockets

Vintage French Lantern Restored with American Sockets

Located in Highwood, IL

Vintage French lantern in an unusually large size with a leaf motif. The lantern was probably made during the 1950’s and has (4) new American ca...

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1950s French Country Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Large Geometric Pentagon Hanging Lantern
Large Geometric Pentagon Hanging Lantern

Large Geometric Pentagon Hanging Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large geometric pentagon hanging lantern, Circa 1920 design. Adjustable rod, textured glass panes, matching canopy. One pane is in fact removable for easy access to a single or doub...

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Early 20th Century German Vienna Secession Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Dark Green French Industrial Workshop Hanging Light
Dark Green French Industrial Workshop Hanging Light

Dark Green French Industrial Workshop Hanging Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark green French industrial workshop hanging light.

Category

1930s French Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Lantern with Clear Glass, Octagonal Design
Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Lantern with Clear Glass, Octagonal Design

Handcrafted Moroccan Metal Lantern with Clear Glass, Octagonal Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan metal and clear frosted glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bottom metal hand-cut in openwork Mooris...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Outdoor Wall Lantern Wrought Iron Traditional Colonial Light Fixture
Outdoor Wall Lantern Wrought Iron Traditional Colonial Light Fixture

Outdoor Wall Lantern Wrought Iron Traditional Colonial Light Fixture

By Britt Jewett

Located in Santa Paula, CA

In the 1940's, the Miramar hotel became a coastal landmark, as the weekend getaway for Los Angelinos looking to escape the city. With its cozy cottages and beachy clean appeal, the M...

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2010s American American Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Steel

Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey
Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey

Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey

Located in Norwell, MA

Awesome polished cooper ships lantern by Davey of London. With brass stern badge, lens bezel, makers badge and carry handle. Fitted with original burner. M...

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1920s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Danish Mega Design Table Lamps / Lanterns
Pair of Danish Mega Design Table Lamps / Lanterns

Pair of Danish Mega Design Table Lamps / Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

These two Danish table lanterns from the 1970's have brass frames with gold-toned lids.  

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1940s Extraordinary Two-Light Glass and Brass Pendant by Fontana Arte
1940s Extraordinary Two-Light Glass and Brass Pendant by Fontana Arte

1940s Extraordinary Two-Light Glass and Brass Pendant by Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Schoorl, NL

Very unique 1940s lantern by Fontana Arte attributed to Pietro Chiesa. Consists of two cut semi-circular glass panels and a brass frame.

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Unusual 1960's Gilt Steel and Glass Chandelier / Lantern with Flowers
Unusual 1960's Gilt Steel and Glass Chandelier / Lantern with Flowers

Unusual 1960's Gilt Steel and Glass Chandelier / Lantern with Flowers

Located in New York City, NY

An unusual lantern style hanging fixture characterized by open work butterfly wings resulting in a pierced, netlike fringe which decorates the top and bottom circumference of this cy...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art-Deco Style Polished Bronze and Alabaster Three-Light Plafonnier Chandelier
Art-Deco Style Polished Bronze and Alabaster Three-Light Plafonnier Chandelier

Art-Deco Style Polished Bronze and Alabaster Three-Light Plafonnier Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Art-Deco style polished bronze and alabaster three-light hanging plafonnier chandelier. Please note that we have a total of 12 of these plafonnier chandeliers available. The v...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Venini Mid Century Gold Triedi and Tronchi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960'
Venini Mid Century Gold Triedi and Tronchi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960'

Venini Mid Century Gold Triedi and Tronchi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960'

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini with long Ice color hand blown "Tronchi "and shiny gold "trilobi" The original metal structure with chain and canopy. Manufac...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Joseph-André Motte J13 Table Lamp in Metal and Glass for Disderot
Large Joseph-André Motte J13 Table Lamp in Metal and Glass for Disderot

Large Joseph-André Motte J13 Table Lamp in Metal and Glass for Disderot

By Joseph-André Motte, Disderot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Joseph-André Motte J13 table lamp in metal and glass for Disderot. Originally designed in 1959, this sculptural table lamp is a newly produced numbered edition with an authen...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Midcentury Lantern Sconces, Art Glass & Brass, 1960
Pair of French Midcentury Lantern Sconces, Art Glass & Brass, 1960

Pair of French Midcentury Lantern Sconces, Art Glass & Brass, 1960

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1848 Pair French midcentury lantern wall sconces with glass shades with swirly black lines. Rewired 60 watt Edison bulb.

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1960s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Louis XVI Neoclassical Regency Empire Large Curved Glass Lantern
Wonderful Louis XVI Neoclassical Regency Empire Large Curved Glass Lantern

Wonderful Louis XVI Neoclassical Regency Empire Large Curved Glass Lantern

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Louis XVI, Neoclassical, Regency, Empire Style Large Curved Glass 9 Candelabra Light Lantern Lantern Fixture With 3 Feet Of Chain And Canopy

Category

Early 20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Brass, Cut Glass & Marble Kerosene Lamps C1880
Pair of Antique Brass, Cut Glass & Marble Kerosene Lamps C1880

Pair of Antique Brass, Cut Glass & Marble Kerosene Lamps C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Antique Brass, Cut Glass & Marble Kerosene Lamps C1880 Measures- 9"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D

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Late 19th Century Antique Lanterns

Materials

Marble, Brass

Candél (Bronze/Brass)
Candél (Bronze/Brass)

Candél (Bronze/Brass)

By Pablo Pardo

Located in San Francisco, CA

Inspired by a cone of light, Candél’s graceful vessel-like silhouette is in perfect harmony with its surroundings allowing the environment to filter through. Candél casts a warm, intimate candle-like glow that’s sure to seduce and become the central focus of any social gathering. Candél is a fully rechargeable portable LED light...

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2010s Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Acrylic

Tekna Montrose City Small-C Light on Foot in Dark Bronze and Clear Glass

Tekna Montrose City Small-C Light on Foot in Dark Bronze and Clear Glass

By Tekna

Located in New York, NY

Small lantern in dark bronze on foot with pagoda structure with outside fitted clear glass. Dimensions: width 213mm - height 495mm - projection 213mm. LED Rustica clear glass e26 120...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1950s Glass and Brass Lantern in Style of G.C.M.E
1950s Glass and Brass Lantern in Style of G.C.M.E

1950s Glass and Brass Lantern in Style of G.C.M.E

By G.C.M.E

Located in Schoorl, NL

Delicate 1950s lantern. Consists of four thin glass panels, a brass frame and four E14 lightbulbs. We have three similar lanterns. One without lines in the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian 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

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...

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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner, vented top. Polished finish. Circa 1920. 17"T x 10"L x 7"D 9lbs.

Category

1920s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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.