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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Pair of Large Middle Eastern Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Moroccan metal lanterns with glass panels. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 34"
Diameter: 20"
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of Italian Gilt Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian circa 1960's lanterns with patinated gilt finish. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height of body: 18"
Current drop: 23"
Diameter: 12"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
A large lantern France 40's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large wrought iron lantern and granite glass. France 1940s
Category
1940s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Maison Jansen Style Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco torchiere wall lights n Maison Janson style, France, 1950s. Elegant design in gilt brass with hand-blown opaline glass ball globes.
Both pieces in fine vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Bronze Brass & Cathedral Glass Hallway or Stable Lantern / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and finer quality craftsmanship light fixture.
If you are a collector of rare and all-handcrafted art and antiques then this sizable and one of a kind pendant could be f...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
Large Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships side light port lantern. Copper case with heavy brass handles, hinges, lens bezel and protective bar. Very large in size and quite heav...
Category
1940s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses. Rear is embossed "patented April 1st 1913. Highly polished. Original oil burner inside. Choice nautical antique...
Category
1940s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Metal garden lamp from the 1960s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A very massive garden lamp in a traditional 60s design. The lamp is made of metal and coated with an ivory-colored paint, presumably the original paint. The lid is designed in the fo...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1960's blown glass light fixture with an interior Edison light.
Measurements:
Present drop: 18"
Diameter: 11"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Holmegaard Hanging Lamp Design Michael Bang in Green Opaline Glass, Denmark
Located in Bronx, NY
Green handmade opaline glass hanging lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984, the inside is white opaline glass.
It holds a single US socket it is in flowless condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of midcentury Gaetano Sciolari clears glass rod modernist chandeliers with brass frame.
Each with 20 E 14 light bulbs creates a fabulous light effect.
Excellent vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier.
Measures: Diameter:42 cm.
Height fixture 42 cm.
Total height with the chain:75 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Copper French Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Beautiful polished copper ships masthead lantern with glass fresnel lens, original burner, hinged door, etc. Brass fittings include mounting rings, carry handles, chimney mounts, and...
Category
1920s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Scandinavian Brass Lantern Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Set of three brass lantern candle holders with tinted glass diffusers, Scandinavian Modern 1960's. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor us...
Category
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of Vintage Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 patinated circa 1960's Italian brass lanterns. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 13"
Current drop: 18"
Diameter: 8"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine big plump and old hand cast winged creature masterfully crafted in bronze into a realistic two part owl with fine wing, head, eye, ear, and feet details.
Gold gilt fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Iron Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France during the 1930s, this large iron lantern is the perfect addition to any space, wired and ready to be lit. Experience the timeless elegance and durability of this c...
Category
1930s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's French molded gray glass light fixtures with an interior Edison light. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Present drop: 28"
Diameter: 13"
Category
1960s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Fine chandelier by Ercole Barovier centred by a precious Murano glass cup. Design of pure elegance. All the high quality glasses are in perfect condition.
One light bulb E 27.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Unique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Carved Leafs and Bunches of Grapes
Located in Lisse, NL
Great fine quality workmanship, Arts & Crafts era large chandelier with a unique alabaster shade and a perfect canopy.
Thanks to its good size, its unique hand carved design and sup...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
small Scandinavian style lantern, circa 1960 teak and molded glass
Located in Mouscron, WHT
small Scandinavian style lantern, circa 1960
teak and molded glass
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Teak
Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare opportunity- first we've seen.
This a one time opportunity to acquire a rare pair (2) of "Panda and Bamboo" lighting lanterns.
A rare themed pair of heavy quality, hand cast ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Early 20th century French ormolu lantern
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century french ormolu lantern circa 1910.
Original etched glass encased by a decorative ormolu frame. Ideal size and shaped for the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Lantern with Curved Textured Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Large black wrought iron lantern with simple decorative elements at crown. Glass is a curved at glass with "glue chip" texture to refract th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of Murano glass globe pendants in pearl optic, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1960s. These beautiful and rare pendants look really like a big pearl hanging from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and practical size, hallway lantern.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we are always happy to find a pendant, lantern or chandelier that we ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Art Deco Bronze & Beveled Glass 12 Angular Hallway Pendant, Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and all handcrafted Art Deco pendant with 12 thick transparent beveled glass window panels and dome top.
If you live in an early 1900s Arts and Crafts home or if you are a collector of unique and stylish home accessories from that era then this handcrafted light fixture could be perfect for you. This 3-light Arts and Crafts pendant with its incredibly stylish and fine finishing has the most beautiful shape and patina. Besides beautifully designed and perfectly handmade it also is in very good condition. The handcrafted bronze combined with the beautiful and beveled glass panels make this an absolute joy to own and look at, both with the light switched on and off. This stunning pendant too is professionally rewired for safe and immediate usage in the USA as well.
This classy and timeless pendant with its marvelous patina can be used and enjoyed in all sorts of rooms and interiors, but to us this is the ideal entry hall, landing or stairwell pendant...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of Midcentury Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4, circa 1960's crackled glass Italian light fixtures.
Measurements:
Drop: 33"
Diameter: 3.5"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Unique Set of 3 Mint Art Deco Glass & Brass Pendant Lights Fixtures w. Red Roses
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique set of mint glass shade pendants with rose patterns.
This wonderful and unique set of three Art Deco pendants truly is in excellent co...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal
Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful and all handcrafted antique light fixture.
This early Arts & Crafts pendant has an aesthetic beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. It has the most pleasin...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Handmade Glorious Antique Stained & Chunky Glass Arts & Crafts Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Very cool, inlaid 'chunky glass' light fixture from the early 1900s.
This great looking and intricate workmanship pendant from the earliest years of the 20th century is another one ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Frosted and Blue Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Moroccan lanterns with interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Current drop: 24"
Diameter: 16"
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Brass and Glass Italian Bell Lantern, Mid 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful, simple Italian hanging lantern dates back to the mid 20th Century and features both solid brass and a gorgeous bell shaped glass bowl. The three lights rest in the ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Gustav Stickley style. An Arts & Crafts hand hammered patinated copper lantern
Located in London, GB
Gustav Stickley in the style of. An Arts and Crafts hand hammered patinated copper lantern with pierced flowers to the hat and pierced split hearts just below the hat, with a milky g...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Fontana Arte Murano Blue Glass Brass Pendant Lantern, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, wonderful hand blown Murano turquoise art glass and brass pendant or lantern by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s. The pendant is in very good condition, no chips or crack, brass with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large French Wrought Iron lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French wrought iron lantern with beveled glass panels.
Measurements:
Height of body: 46"
Minimumdrop: 49"
Length/width: 28"
Diagonal: 34"
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts 18 Beveled Glass Panels and Brass Pendant, Ceiling Light, Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size and excellent condition, brass and beveled glass lantern.
This stylish and timeless design pendant is all handmade and in excellent condition. This hexagonal pendant has ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
One of Two Italian Brass and Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian brass and Murano glass teardrop chandeliers.
Measure: Diameter 52 cm.
Height fixture 45 cm.
Total heigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Blown Glass Globe Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian circa 1960’s blown glass globe lantern.
Measurements:
Drop: 16"
Diameter: 12"
Category
1960s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Copper and Brass Ships Lanterns
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of early 20th Century copper and brass ships lanterns of fabulous quality and in full working order. The beautifully patinated, moulded copper body of demilune form...
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Italian Hand Forged Gold Lantern, circa 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand forged gilt lantern, originating from Italy, circa 1950s.
Fabulous hand forged large metal lantern, with acanthus leaf and bud details.
Bright original gilt finish.
The lantern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style Bronze Lanterns Crafted in Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Simple and elegant, this pair of cast bronze lanterns is crafted in the Louis XVI style. The piece was recast from an old French lantern and produced in Italy in the 1970s. The four ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Italian Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950’s Italian glass lantern with etched stars.
Measurements:
Drop: 20"
Diameter: 10"
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Schneider Katona Iron Table Lamp
By Louis Katona
Located in Oakland, CA
Exceptional and rare Art Deco iron table lamp. French fer forge of the highest quality. Contemporary of Edgar Brandt, Raymond Subes and Paul Kiss, this iron lamp signed on the base b...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Pendants or Lanterns by Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful pair of Italian Art Deco chandeliers by Ercole Barovier, made of clear Murano glass and brass.
Each with one E 27 light bulbs.
We can rewire for your country standards.
T...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
An Arts & Crafts copper lantern with a flaring hat & the original Vaseline shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper lantern with a flaring hat and the original Vaseline shade. We have original brass chain to hang this at any height.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper
An Arts and Crafts brass lantern with the original bubble Vaseline glass shade.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts brass lantern with the original bubble Vaseline shade. We will supply an original brass chain to hang this at any height.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School hand hammered copper lantern with flaring top.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School hand-hammered copper lantern with a flaring top and the original opaque shade.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Pendant Frosted Murano Glass by Angelo Brotto
Located in Rome, IT
Three Mid-century chandeliers or pendant.
Frosted and textured glass sphere and Brass by Italian lighting designer and artist Angelo Brotto (1914-2002)
Italy 1950'. Excellent origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
French Triple Light Hall Lantern in Bronze Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Triple Light Hall Lantern in Bronze Louis XVI Style
This attractive French Hall Lantern in bronze hangs from a floral decorated ceiling ro...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen, unusual style
Japan, an antique hand cast round lantern with a unique armilliary orb inside with intriguing details from the Taisho period.
May be suspended fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Isamu Noguchi Akari 120F, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Grenoble, FR
Akari model “120F” by Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims with structure in black lacquered metal. Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company Japan.
Series started...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Hall Lantern with Verdi Gris Copper Patina
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Hall Lantern with Verdi Gris Copper Patina with frosted glass panels. Wired and in working condition, this lantern can also be used outdoo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
French 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Bronze Lantern. Verdigris Patination.
Rewired to British Standard 230v, Reglazed.
France Circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved painted and giltwood five-panel one-light wall sconces formed as flush mounted half lanterns; recently rewired.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Pendant by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A refined three-light pendant by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The Model LS1 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Beaded Crystals French Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French beaded crystals lantern with 2 interior lights.
Measurements:
Height: 16"
Diameter: 11.25"
Category
1940s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
An Arts and Crafts copper & Vaseline lantern with floral flowing decoration
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper & Vaseline lantern with floral flowing decoration with the original Vaseline shade with flowers in the glass. We have an original brass chain to hang this a...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper
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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