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Lanterns For Sale
Fine Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French empire neoclassical multi light gilt bronze and patinated bronze chandelier of great detail.
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Brass Gold Lantern Italian Design Lumi Milano
By Lumi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury brass gold lantern Italian design Lumi Milano
Measures: Height lantern cm.50.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Russian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent Russian giltwood lantern
Dimensions: Height 102" diameter 48"
CW3032.
Category
1890s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Giltwood
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Fifteen Light Chandelier
Multifaceted and shaped crystals with drop pendants, balls and beads, the top shaped as a crown, the center lights surrounded by frosted crystal leaves...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze eight-light chandelier with superb quality chasing and gilt, the arms surmounted with floral decorations in the form of a bouquet...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Modern Pendant, 1960s, Textured Glass and Gilt Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine French modernist ceiling light from the 1960s attributed to Maison Arlus. Minimalist gilt brass hardware with a thick and heavily t...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mosque Lamp In Glass And Bronze, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very decorative mosque lamp in opalescent glass painted in green-blue and gold tones
The frame and chains are in bronze
Originally a small oil lamp was p...
Category
20th Century Unknown Islamic Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Antique French Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French gilt bronze and crystal lantern.
Measurements:
Diameter: 16.5"
Current drop: 29".
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Enameled Glass Lantern, circa 1960
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian pendant/lantern, circa 1960, with a large glass diffuser, enameled in aquamarine or turquoise pinstripes. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Height wi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique French Bronze Doré Chateau Lantern, circa 1850-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze doré chateau lantern, circa 1850-1870.
LAN034.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French iron lantern with gilt details and six interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Height of body:36″
Present drop: 43"
Diameter: 18″
Category
1920s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Bronze and Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s English bronze and leaded glass lantern.
Measurements:
Diameter: 7.25″
Minimum Drop: 19
Category
1620s European Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French Cut Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French cut crystal light fixture with three interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 20"
Diameter: 12"
Category
1940s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of Ship Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Nippon Sento" circa 1950s ship lanterns made for the English market. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height: 31"
Diameter: 12"
Category
1950s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Ship's Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship or yacht cabin lantern by C. Harvie & Co. Limited, 117 Priest Street, Birmingham. With three glass panes, removable burner with tank an...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Gilded Elegance: 19th Century Venetian Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 19th Century Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this lantern's intricate carvings and lustrous gilt finish exude timeless elegance. It...
Category
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wood
Set of Gilt Metal and Crystal Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three gilt metal and crystal lanterns with interior lights. The lanterns with a crown of molded glass leaves. Original patina. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum drop...
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Pendant Lantern with Pierced Brass Cylinder Shade, Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
AHL4163
A round vintage pendant lantern with a blackened wrought iron frame holding a brass cylinder pierced overall with small pinpoint holes...
Category
1950s Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
Brass Ship’s Lanterns from English Lightship LV 93
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous pair of British ship’s lanterns from the British light vessel “LV-93”. The original vessel was built by Philip and Son of Dartmouth in 1938. The...
Category
1930s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique English Amber Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English patinated bronze glass lantern with 3 interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 30"
Diameter: 13".
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Chapman Vintage Brass and Glass Cylinder Hurricane Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
This sleek mid-century modern hurricane lantern is comprised of a heavy base which holds large scale candle, then a glass cylinder with brass rim trimmed top.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair Edwardian Veteran car P&H Rear Lamps
By T. Powell
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Edwardian Veteran car Rear Lamps
By POWELL & HANMER Ltd Birmingham No515
both in very good original condition , cases with no dents.
inset burners sitting on inner springs all ...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Set of Silver-Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five circa 1960's Italian silver-plated etched glass lanterns with 2-light interior cluster. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height (current drop): 26"
Diameter: 12"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Pair of Blown Amber Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Italian blown glass lanterns with interior lights. Sold Individually
Measurements:
Diameter: 8"
Drop: 18".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Meteorite Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ships “not under command” lantern with clear Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with brass badges. Copper hoisting handle. Polished and lacquered. Wired for home use. Remnan...
Category
1930s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier after Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze six-light figural chandelier. The elongated gilt bronze frame with six scrolled candle-arms (now electrified) surmounted with ribbons...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Large Pendant Gold Chrome Gold Metal with Extra Large Opal Glass Globe
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Mid-Century Modern metal crome chandelier, pendant or lantern with extra large globe in opal glass, Italy, 1950s or 1960s
This beautiful lamp is v...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French ormolu gilt bronze bow, ribbon, tassel, swags and finials three-light lantern fixture. Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
English Early 20th Century Glass and Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Smart Bronze and Glass Hall Lantern. Faded Bronze triple light lantern, surrounded by a circular reeded convex glass panel, diffusing the light source beautifully. This is held withi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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"
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Set of Middle Eastern Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1950s Middle Eastern hammered and pierced lanterns with original patina. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height 18"
Diameter 6".
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome and Thick Glass Pendant by Veca, 1960s
By VECA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Suspension lamp in the Max Ingrand style, produced in Italy by Veca in the 1960s.
Eight drops in thick glass with chromed metal structure.
Measures: Height without chain, 25 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
1950's Glass and Brass lantern Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
Long chain lantern consists of a copper frame with facet cut crystal glass windows, hanging from a thick square glass plate. Manufactured circa 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern with brass hoisting ring with protective brass rods. Vented top, Tether rings, Burner, etc.. 12" H x 5" Diameter. 2 lbs.
Category
1960s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights made of Bronze, Patinated Metal and Porcelain Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wall lights is made of Bronze and Patinated Metal with Porcelain Flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1940's Brass & Glass Lantern Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Beautiful antique lantern with two clear glass panels. Lovely playful ornaments on a nicely decorated brass frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Star Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French iron star with painted finish and 3 interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Height: 21"
Diameter: 18".
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Vaughan lighting etched glass / crystal bell jar lantern in a diamond pattern with leaf fern details and bronze housing and decorative chain in the neoclass...
Category
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of late 19th century copper Venetian lamps on poles
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of late 19th century copper venetian lamps on poles circa 1890.
Hexangonal in shape with original glass. Later converted to electric. Beautifully pressed and pierced metalwork...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Tin
Wall Sconces Brass Golden Leves, Midcentury 'Lot of Two'
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wall sconces brass golden leves, midcentury (Lot of Two).
Brass and brass sheet
*They are light pieces, little heavy. Brass and brass sheet (there...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
“Osmond” model lantern in Neoclassical style. Artisan work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
“Osmond” model lantern in Neoclassical style in hammered brass, patinated metal and Icelandic spar for the crystals.
Dimensions: H 103 x W 41 x D 41 cm
Reference: LS63824811M
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Painted Metal Lantern with Glass Panels and Pagoda Top, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Midcentury white painted metal lantern offers a striking combination of architectural lines, soft curves, and polished details, making it a versatile statement piece in both tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century Italian Processional Lanterns With Original Paint
Located in Houston, TX
These Lanterns have been newly wired. They were used in the Italian Cathedrals with candles in them for the Procession in the 18th Century.
They are really spectacular in person and...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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".
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Midcentury Ice Glass Pendants, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's Italian ice glass globe pendant ceiling fixtures. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Current drop: 19.5"
Diameter 12"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
1920s Armspear New York LIRR Kerosene Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Armspear MFG Co. Steel Guard kerosene lantern from 1925 embossed with New York, LIRR. The clear cast glass globe is marked with a PRR stamp. The lantern features a hard rubber handle...
Category
1920s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
"Il Pezzo 3 Floor Lamp" - satin brass - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
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".
Category
1920s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
A Large Arts and Crafts Iron Lantern Retaining the Original Dappled Amber Shade.
Located in London, GB
A large Arts and Crafts iron lantern retaining the original dappled amber shade.
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Distress Signal Onion Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Distress signal onion lamp, painted black by Perko. Brass top, red globe. Electrified. Dimensions: 18" H x 13" diameter.
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of polished and lacquered port and starboard boat lanterns by Den Hann of Rotterdam Holland. Nice sturdy pair with clear Fresnel lenses in red and blue filters. With hinged rear...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of seven French circa 1920s gilt bronze lanterns with beveled glass insets and original finish. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height of body 25"
Diameter 15".
Category
1920s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of hand blown textured and translucent Murano glass vistosi disks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Stilnovo Style Lantern Midcentury Italian Design Gold Green White Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Stilnovo style lantern midcentury Italian design gold green white glass.
1 light bulb E27 Max 100 watt.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th C. French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage six-arm crystal and bronze-gilt metal chandelier is composed of three tiers of large faceted crystal pendants and crystal garlands. The lights attached to rococo-style br...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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.