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19th Century pair of cast iron lanterns
19th Century pair of cast iron lanterns

19th Century pair of cast iron lanterns

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century pair of cast iron lanterns. Each rectangular lantern features simple geometric perforations carved into solid cast iron panels.

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19th Century English Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Castello Lantern by Fabio Ltd
Castello Lantern by Fabio Ltd

Castello Lantern by Fabio Ltd

By Fabio Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental Italian lantern with frosted Murano glass mounted on bronzed frame and details / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 9 lights / E26 or E27 type / max ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Candél (Clear/Silver)
Candél (Clear/Silver)

Candél (Clear/Silver)

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 Asian Lanterns

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Three Peill Putzler Large Biomorphic Clear Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights
Set of Three Peill Putzler Large Biomorphic Clear Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights

Set of Three Peill Putzler Large Biomorphic Clear Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Set of three beautiful mid-century designed hanging ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely classic piece of...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1960's Brass & Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa
1960's Brass & Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa

1960's Brass & Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa

By Palwa

Located in Schoorl, NL

Petit pendant by Palwa. Consist of a gilded brass frame & rings with crystal Glass “lenses”. It holds one E27 socket and is in excellent condition.  

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Mid-20th Century German Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1970s Chome and Glass Pendant Attributed to Veca
1970s Chome and Glass Pendant Attributed to Veca

1970s Chome and Glass Pendant Attributed to Veca

By VECA

Located in Schoorl, NL

Stylish one lightbulb pendant light. Four arms attached to the chrome centre with at each end two hanging glass plates one larger than the other. In ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Limburg Pair of Art Deco Style 'Iron' Glass & Brass Geometric Pendant Lights
Limburg Pair of Art Deco Style 'Iron' Glass & Brass Geometric Pendant Lights

Limburg Pair of Art Deco Style 'Iron' Glass & Brass Geometric Pendant Lights

By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Pair of Limburg beautifully designed and crafted octagonally shaped and multi-faceted clear glass and brass Mid-Century pendant lights. These minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

American Wrought Iron and Gilt Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830

American Wrought Iron and Gilt Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American wrought iron and gilt three-light hanging lantern with six-paneled glass sides, decorative gilt acanthus and floral medallions, adorned with upper and lower scrolled spikes ...

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1830s American American Empire Antique Lanterns

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

Handcrafted Solid Copper Hanging Lantern with Unique Golfer Silhouette 20”x8”x8”
Handcrafted Solid Copper Hanging Lantern with Unique Golfer Silhouette 20”x8”x8”

Handcrafted Solid Copper Hanging Lantern with Unique Golfer Silhouette 20”x8”x8”

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Illuminate your space with a touch of rustic elegance and sporting charm with this exquisite, square hanging lantern. Crafted from solid copper, this piece is not just a light fixt...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Large Viennese Stairwell or House Entrance Lantern
Large Viennese Stairwell or House Entrance Lantern

Large Viennese Stairwell or House Entrance Lantern

Located in Vienna, AT

Lantern with painted steel and brass frame with four glasses and three E14 sockets vienna from the 1960's. price per piece, up to 3 available.  

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1960s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1950's Glass & Metal Lantern
1950's Glass & Metal Lantern

1950's Glass & Metal Lantern

Located in Schoorl, NL

Lantern consists of thick glass ornament in the middle covering the E14 lightbulb, Finished off with a metal frame.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Pair of Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier

Pair of Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Rome, IT

Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color. Available also a pair. Chromed steel spherical frame,...

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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern

French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern. This handsome lantern is centered at the bottom by a most decorative scrolled reserve leading to the hexa...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Middle Eastern Style Jeweled Brass Hanging Lantern

Middle Eastern Style Jeweled Brass Hanging Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern-style (circa 1920s) 6 sided lantern with embossed brass & fretwork design & glass jewels inset in top.

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Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier Pietro Chiesa Style for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940
Art Deco Chandelier Pietro Chiesa Style for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940

Art Deco Chandelier Pietro Chiesa Style for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Rome, IT

Delicious Art Deco chandelier with scrolled brass terminating in five scallop edged flower form socket cups, supported by finely etched glass. Attributed to Pietro Chiesa style for F...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

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
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

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, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

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, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

By L'Aviva Home

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Located in New York, NY

Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection

Large 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 thi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

English Brass Octagon Decorative Chased Dome Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
English Brass Octagon Decorative Chased Dome Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1820

English Brass Octagon Decorative Chased Dome Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass octagon hanging hall lantern with a decorative chased and pierced two tiered bulbous beaded dome, paneled glass with a single hinged door, eight upper floral finials wi...

Category

1820s English George III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 French 1960s Black Globe Pendants
Set of 4 French 1960s Black Globe Pendants

Set of 4 French 1960s Black Globe Pendants

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 7 French 1960s black globe pendants. Matching canopies. Can be installed aligned, in a grid, or in a cluster at different heights. Per...

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1960s French Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de

Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de

By Klaus Nolting

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

Italian Midcentury Circular Brass & Coloured Glass Lantern
Italian Midcentury Circular Brass & Coloured Glass Lantern

Italian Midcentury Circular Brass & Coloured Glass Lantern

Located in Kent, Dover

An Italian Mid-Century circular brass lantern of unusual design, with smokey green curved glass panels.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass and black metal
Pair of French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass and black metal

Pair of French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass and black metal

Located in Valladolid, ES

Pair of beautiful French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass, and black metal Exceptional pair of cylindrical candle holders or candlesticks with a glass shade, black m...

Category

1990s Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Steel

1960s Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Palwa
1960s Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Palwa

1960s Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Palwa

By Palwa

Located in Schoorl, NL

Petit pendant by Palwa. Consist of a gilded brass frame and crystal Glass “lenses”. It holds one E27 socket and authenticity is guaranteed with the original Palwa sticker still in pl...

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Mid-20th Century German Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern
Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass starboard ship's lantern. Heavy fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's badge from William Harvie, 24 Alpine St. Glasgow. Brass carry handle, solid brass hinges on t...

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Late 19th Century Antique Lanterns

Octapyramid Lantern Pendant
Octapyramid Lantern Pendant

Octapyramid Lantern Pendant

By Atelier Boucquet

Located in Roeselare, BE

Lantern in chemically colored brass filled with glass and provided from e14 socket en lamp. For inner and outer use.

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2010s Belgian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage French Lantern Restored with American Sockets

Located in BENSENVILLE, 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

Scandinavian Modern Ceramics Pendants in Earth Colored Glazing, 1960s, Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Ceramics Pendants in Earth Colored Glazing, 1960s, Denmark

Scandinavian Modern Ceramics Pendants in Earth Colored Glazing, 1960s, Denmark

By Noomi Backhausen, Søholm Stentøj

Located in Odense, DK

Stunning pair of handmade ceramics "Bell" pendants in earth colored glazing and rope. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. The pendants can be height adjusted via the canopy. In the style o...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Bespoke Italian Oval Black Crystal Green Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Bespoke Italian Oval Black Crystal Green Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light

Bespoke Italian Oval Black Crystal Green Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary orientalist style lantern chandelier, part of a Venetian geometric modern series with 4 shapes as per image, entirely custom made in Italy, here with brass hardware, the organic emerald...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Geometric Brass, Tan Leather and Glass 'Pentagone' Lantern by Design Frères
Geometric Brass, Tan Leather and Glass 'Pentagone' Lantern by Design Frères

Geometric Brass, Tan Leather and Glass 'Pentagone' Lantern by Design Frères

By Adolf Loos, Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The geometric brass, tan leather and glass 'Pentagone' lantern by Design Frères. In the style of Adolf Loos. The Dodekaeder lamp as originally designed by Adolf Loos for the Knize Gentlemen's stores (Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Bad Gastein...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Medium Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Medium 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 this ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Small Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Small 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 this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

French Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier

French Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French early 20th century Art Deco silvered bronze and carved caramel-color alabaster eight-light chandelier. The pierced silver plated bronze frame, suspended by four scrolled bra...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Electrified Hanging Pendant Light
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Electrified Hanging Pendant Light

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Electrified Hanging Pendant Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Inlaid Bone and Electrified Pendant Light Dimensions: 7" Square Top and Bottom X 20" Height Single Medium Base Socket, 24v

Category

1980s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass, Wire, Silver Leaf

Mid- Century Modern Style Oval Spaceship Brass Pendant or Lantern, a Pair
Mid- Century Modern Style Oval Spaceship Brass Pendant or Lantern, a Pair

Mid- Century Modern Style Oval Spaceship Brass Pendant or Lantern, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of Mid- century Modern style all brass pendants or lanterns. Featuring a spaceship oval shape, these stylish pair of pendants are handmade of high quality brass and finely hand-tooled producing a soft ambient lighting...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass; note the workmanship of the beautiful dove-colored plate. Round shaped, formed by a large metal structure, where Murano colore...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Iron and Glass Lantern, 1960s
Vintage Italian Iron and Glass Lantern, 1960s

Vintage Italian Iron and Glass Lantern, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Splendid Italian lanterns made around the 1960s. Measurements: 90 cm in height and 30 in diameter, 50 cm without chain. Mount a European standard e27 light. There are signs of aging ...

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1960s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Italian Art Nouveau & Art Deco Murano Pink Crystals Tear Drop Bronze Chandelier
Italian Art Nouveau & Art Deco Murano Pink Crystals Tear Drop Bronze Chandelier

Italian Art Nouveau & Art Deco Murano Pink Crystals Tear Drop Bronze Chandelier

Located in Coimbra, PT

Beautiful antique Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano pink crystals tear drop bronze chandelier in a radial pattern with a very sparkling effect typical of Hollywood style and gl...

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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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

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

1950s Brass, Polychrome and Etched Glass Lantern in Style of Fontana Arte
1950s Brass, Polychrome and Etched Glass Lantern in Style of Fontana Arte

1950s Brass, Polychrome and Etched Glass Lantern in Style of Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Schoorl, NL

Cute two light lantern in style of Fontana Arte. Consists of two etched glass panels with etched Swans, a brass frame and green colored lamp E14 socket. Glass panel 33cm width and 2...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Glass

18th Century Italian Silverleaf Wood Antique Lantern from Milano
18th Century Italian Silverleaf Wood Antique Lantern from Milano

18th Century Italian Silverleaf Wood Antique Lantern from Milano

Located in New Orleans, LA

An elegant Italian lantern from Milano, finished in radiant silver leaf with delicate ironwork and graceful proportions—merging Milanese sophistication with timeless Old World charm....

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18th Century Italian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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.