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Lanterns For Sale
Venini Original Pink and Ice Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa, 1955
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Venini Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa. Rare combination of light pink and Ice colored Murano glass.
Chrome frame in very good original condition.
Available ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Large English Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s English neoclassic style patinated bronze lantern with glass panels and six interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Presen...
Category
1940s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Kalmar Ice Chandelier Chrome & Crystal Glass Panels Mid-Century Modern Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
Kalmar ice 1 light pendant lamp or chandelier in chrome and panels of crystal glass.
The Socket is made out of porcelain.
Mid Century Modern Design from Austria, made in 1970.
US ...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Olympic Torch, Munich 1972 by Friedrich Krupp AG, Circa 1970, Germany
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Olympic Torch, Munich 1972 by Friedrich Krupp AG, Circa 1970, Germany
Stainless Steel, made by Friedrich Krupp AG, Olympiagas / Hagri Germ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Art Nouveau Bronze Clear Glass Lantern, Hall Pendant, 1910-1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely French Art Nouveau period bronze and glass hall lantern, France, 1900-1920. Bronze beautifully decorated with six glass panels.The lantern is in very good, condition, aged p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Arts & Crafts Copper Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Danish Arts & Crafts style ceiling fixture with hammered copper body and glass inset.
Measurements:
Diameter: 9.5"
Current drop: 23" (adjustable).
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Bespoke Italian Monumental Murano Glass Antique Brass Open Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A modern creation by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques with an Art Deco flair, entirely hand made in Italy. This exclusive item is customizable in sizes and finishes. The light and open organic design represents a stylized lantern, the handcrafted metal structure in an antique brass finish has 10 arms, elegantly curved at top and bottom, supporting twisted crystal Murano glass uprights containing the LED light source and decorated with a central stem of various crystal clear Murano glass elements.
Height of body in pictures from top of glass sphere to bottom of sphere finial...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Chandelier in Murano Glass by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco chandelier manufactured in hand blown Murano glass to Barovier e Toso, Murano Italy circa 1940s.
Measurement of lantern is 27cm H by 18 cm W.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Appian Lantern in Antique Gold by Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
With rose leaves interspersed on a textured frame, this lantern resembles a piece of naturalistic sculpture. Uplighter with 6 bulbs. Please note these lantern are customisable- can b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$12,992 / item
Round Stilux Midcentury Lantern Aluminum Brown Crystal Diamond Italian Design
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Stilux midcentury lantern aluminum brown crystal diamond Italian design.
It has some scratches on the metal part as can be seen in the photo.
2 l...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
$744 Sale Price
30% Off
c1870s French Antique Rococo Louis XV Gilt Bronze Crystal Beaded Ceiling Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a spectacular Lantern Fixture. c1870 French Louis XV Rococo form Gilt Bronze Elaborate Crystal Beaded [on all sides] Ceiling Lantern Fixture. The bead work is stunning and co...
Category
1870s French Rococo Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Meteorite ships lantern with curved cobalt blue lens, old original finish. Great patina. This is a choice antique lantern with hinged top and carry handle, e...
Category
1910s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Silverplated Caldwell Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
The Caldwell Lantern is silver-plated in an orientalist form of a tassel. This Whimsical Lantern is fashioned to resemble a hand tied corded knot com...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Lanterns
Materials
Silver Plate
$138,500
Classic Port and Starboard Motor Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass boat lanterns with fresnel glass lenses. Rich blue and red in color. Circa 1950
Weight: 2 lbs
Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 4 1/4"W x 4"D
Made: America
Mater...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Wrought Iron & Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XV style wrought iron and bronze seven-light color crystal (cut-glass) chandelier. The black painted iron frame with six candle arms and a center lig...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$7,088 Sale Price
24% Off
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique English Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English patinated bronze lantern with 4 interior lights.
Measurements:
Present drop: 38"
Diameter: 19".
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
1950's Brass and Glass Lantern in Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
Sleek two light lantern in style of Fontana Arte. Consists of two etched glass panels with a line & ball pattern, a brass frame and green colored lamp E14 socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Pair of Italian Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1970's blown clear and white glass lanterns. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 25"
Diameter at widest: 7.75".
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,200 / item
Italian Naturalistic Lantern Chandelier 1970s Bamboo Brass Gold Crespi style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Naturalistic Lantern Chandelier 1970s Bamboo Brass Gold Crespi style
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$2,645 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Processional Lantern
Located in Ballard, CA
19th Century processional Italian Lantern, probably used for wedding and festivities in Venice, it has been wired for the American market and has a beautiful silk covered cord, the p...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze with Glass Faux Bamboo Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950s Grand French Gilt Bronze 3 Light Pagoda style Lantern. One of the panes of glass is not present. French Chateau find. Manufactured by Maison Bagues. We could remove the other p...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 French cast bronze lanterns with interior lights, original bent glass insets and patinated gilt patina.
Measurements:
Height 112"
Diameter 34.5".
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
$42,000 / item
Gilt Metal Italian Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s Italian gilt metal lantern with three internal lights. Two available. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height 20"
Diameter 12".
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$5,400 / item
French Moderne Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French polished bronze ten-arm chandelier.
Measurements:
Diameter: 27?
Drop: 33?.
Category
1960s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Italian 1960's Striped Ceramic Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian turquoise and white stripe ceramic hanging pendant chandelier has textured glaze and walnut stem. Light illuminates through elongated openings in ceramic body.
Lamp body mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
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
$1,248 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Small Naturalistic 'Appian' Lantern in White Plaster by Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
With rose leaves interspersed on a textured frame, this lantern resembles a piece of naturalistic sculpture. Hand sculpted plaster on metal armature. The metal armature is reinforced with plaster bandages for durability before being sculpted by hand, achieving a brushed finished. Uplighter with 3 bulbs. Please note these lantern are customisable- can be crafted in different sizes and finishes. There is a small and large model. Available in Antique Gold or White Plaster Finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Fine 18th Century French Louis XVI Style Fire-Gilded Bronze Electried Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine, large Louis XVI style fire-gilded chandelier, France, late 18th century. This wonderful piece is finely elaborate in precise detail decorated with elegant foliate, flowers an...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
$6,176 Sale Price
30% Off
Small Appian Lantern in Antique Gold by Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
With rose leaves interspersed on a textured frame, the Appian Lantern resembles a piece of naturalistic sculpture. Uplighter with 3 bulbs. Please note these lantern are customisable-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$8,150 / item
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
Fontana Arte Style Brass & Carved Glass Lantern, 1950s, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Italian designer lantern made of brass and hand-carved, smoked glass, proving high-quality craftsmanship. Excellent original condition with a lovely patina. Three E14 Ediso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Painted and Gilt Wooden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Italian painted wood lantern with interior lights, circa 1940s.
Measurements:
Height 35"
Depth 8"
Width/length 8".
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wood
Set of Swedish Glass Fixtures. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
A set of five circa 1960s midcentury Swedish lantern-shaped molded glass fixtures with interior lights.
Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / item
Brass & Glass Lantern in Style of Pietro Chiesa, 1940s
Located in Schoorl, NL
Beautiful classic lantern with 6-faceted glasses, nicely decorated with brass and green colored polychrome wiring. 1x bajonet fitting, circa 1940s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Set of Mid-Century Glass Rods Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Italian circa 1950’s bronze lanterns with glass rods insets in body. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height of body: 24.5"
Width and depth: 14 (square).
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
ITALIAN BRASS CHANDELIER - 24-Lighting Spots
Located in Hawthorne, CA
An exceptional large-scale brass chandelier by an unknown Italian designer, Italy, circa 1960. Chandelier measurements are updated and correct as of August 2022. This piece is a perf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$7,600 Sale Price
56% Off
1950's French Regency Opaline Glass Cut to Emerald - Glass Strand - Lantern
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Hollywood Regency Opaline Glass Cut Emerald - Glass Strands Hanging Lantern. The art of cutting the opaline to emerald is breathtaking when it is lit. Looks stunning unlit as ...
Category
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
$1,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Bow Lantern from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat lantern with steel case port and starboard fresnel lenses. Brass cap. Rewired for home use. 9" H x 5" W x 5" D. 2 lbs.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Lantern Pendant Midcentury Brass Italy Dino Martens Style Multicolor Toso
By Dino Martens
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lantern ceiling lamp pendant midcentury Italian design Dino Martens style multi-color.
Measures: Only glass cm. 44 x 15 diameter.
1 light bulbs ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$1,240 Sale Price
30% Off
Midcentury Geometric Lantern Pendant Italian Design Orange White Glass Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury geometric lantern pendant Italian design orange white glass brass.
Only glass cm. 32 x 20 diameter.
1 light bulb E27 Max 100 Watt.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$810 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$1,240 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$4,400 / item
Set of 2 Vintage 1960's Candle Lit Lanterns
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 2 1960's Vintage Candle Lit Lanterns. Decorative and useful.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$392 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pierre Sindre White 'Visir' Portable Metal and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre White 'Visir' Portable Metal and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö.
Designed by Scandinavian creator Pierre Sindre, the 'Visir' portable table la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Important Iron Outside Lanterns on Brackets
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of important outside lanterns on brackets is made of iron and sheet metal. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$3,514 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
Train style White Globe Black and Brass Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s train light style hanging lantern. New old stock. Measure: Globe is 10" in diameter.
Category
1970s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Swedish Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Swedish hammered wrought iron open-panel lantern with figures of birds and a four-light central cluster of candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 36" (adjustabl...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Molded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French molded glass lantern with etched star details on body and three interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Height: 34"
D...
Category
1920s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Bespoke Italian Organic Purple Black White Tulip Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Fun and elegant Italian contemporary custom-made pendant chandelier, of organic modern design, entirely handcrafted with adjustable height, consisting of a sexy curved shade in trans...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns
Materials
Nickel
Large Blown Glass Moderne Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1960’s Italian blown glass light fixture with ribbon pattern.
Measurements:
Diameter: 19"
Drop: 16"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
1930s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$1,695
Two Midcentury J.T. Kalmar Brass & Textured Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful high quality midcentury pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar from 1960s, Vienna. This lamp is a striking appearance in any room. Due to the sublime combination of hand blown texture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1920's French Art Deco Opaline Art Glass with Painted Parrot Panelled Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's French Art Deco Opaline Art Glass Ceiling Lantern Fixture with Painted Parrot Panels. Ormolu attachments. Ready to hang.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
$2,580 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant octagon shaped gold dore bronze gas lantern, later electrified with original beveled glass. Elaborate crown features fleur de lis and foliate designs...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Middle-Eastern Brass & Bronze Temple Shrine Architectural Element Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, rare and unique Middle Eastern temple architectural shrine element, three lamp, possibly a fireplace overmantle, richly decorated, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Other Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fine Candle Purple Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lustre Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Purple Crystal Chandelier - Antique Ceiling Pendant Lighting
Introducing an exquisite candle-style purple crystal chandelier that r...
Category
18th Century European Baroque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a thick wood base. The lantern case is fitted with a makers plate fro...
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
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
$11,850 Sale Price
32% Off
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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