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

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".
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Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall hanging lantern arch style made of solid brass, quality workmanship, bevelled glass, electrified with three 40/watt lights each lantern, beautiful patina great light exp...
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20th Century American American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Opportunity Hard to find set of two (2) matching modernist round orb lanterns. Japan, a set of hand cast round lanterns coming from a New England garden, Taisho period. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-992 Rare tall Japanese owl garden candle lantern supplied with antique chain for hanging.
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Mid-20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Vintage Adlake RR Lantern, 1945-1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Adlake railroad kerosene lantern, with a red glass globe and wire caging. The lantern was manufactured by the Adams & Westlake Company of Chicago, Illinois, so...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of three refurbished large vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant lights / lanterns by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the late ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier by Daum, Nancy France, in Pate de Verre, circa 1940
By Daum
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful 3-light chandelier. Executed in 4 separate pieces of glass in the "P@te de Verre" technique. Manufactured and signed by Daum in Nancy, France circa 1940.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Bronze Outdoor Lanterns. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight circa 1940s English bronze outdoor pendant lantern with interior cluster of candelabra lights. Sold individually. Measurements: ...
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1940s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Fine Louis XVI Style Brass And Glass Four Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine brass and glass chandelier with French Regency styling, lavishly designed with foliate relief flourishes and torch-like finials on arched supports over an openwork chain moti...
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20th Century Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Gilt Metal Three-Light Ceiling Lantern, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Italian gilt metal three-light ceiling lantern, 20th c., having three lights within candle covers, encased by five glass panes, the gilt metal frame accented by shell and foliate mot...
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20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Wonderful French Polished Brass Vaughan Square Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Polished Brass Louis XV Style Square With Inset Beveled Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture Having A 4 Candelabra Light Interior Cluster Comes Ready To Install Wit...
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20th Century Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Handwoven Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Globe Pendant Lamp, Wicker, Rattan Eye-catching handcrafted braided rattan / wicker pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a hand-woven wicker globe shaped lampshade. It hangs from a chain with rattan links ended by a brass canopy. The chain could be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. It will be gorgeous hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area but also placed in any room. This pendant will add a fresh Midcentury accent in a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment. Newly wired. Measurements: Overall measures including chain and canopy: 36 cm diameter x 95 cm H 36 cm diameter x 33 cm Height (excluding the chain) In case that you are interested in a set of pendants: The pair of rattan globe pendant...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

4 English Gothic Revival Bronze Hanging Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
4 English Gothic Revival-style (19/20th Century) bronze 6 sided hanging lanterns with filigree panels. (PRICED EACH).
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Rare MidCentury Modern Amber w Goldtone Glass and Brass Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Amber colored and great condition Murano light fixture. This vintage glass pendant is a rare sight to see and the light it radiates creates a beautiful and warm atmosphere, no matte...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Austrian 1940s Golden Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1940s Austrian brass and custard glass chandelier. The fixture has swooping arms holding wonderful blown glass custard shades with ruffled edges.
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

An English Bronze Antique Lantern
Located in London, GB
An Antique English bronze lantern, with shaped and curved glass panels. The canopy of scrolled foliate and chased arms, with acanthus leaf top and finials to bottom. The five arm bra...
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1880s English Georgian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Spanish 1910s Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern with Three Lights and Volutes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish hexagonal bronze lantern from the early 20th century, similar to the style of the Plaza de España built for the great exhibition of 1929. Created in Spain during the early years of the 20th century, this bronze lantern features an hexagonal tapering body with glass panels, topped with volutes converging towards the canopy. Made in a style that will be showcased a couple of decades later in the Plaza de España built for the exhibition of 1929, the lantern presents three lights connected to a central shaft. Professionally rewired for the US, this Spanish bronze lantern...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s. The woven wicker c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Vintage French Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French wrought iron light fixture with four interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 24" Diameter: 16"
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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Modernist Rattan & Wicker Wire Pendant Hanging Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Lights Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamps / lanterns, Italy, 1950s-1960s. The woven wicker...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere designed by Carlo Scarpa, 1940. Excellent original condition. One E27 Light bulb 60 Watt.  
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Japanese brass hanging lantern/under-eaves lighting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
[Note] This item is sold as is, with no wiring installed. Voltage and plugs vary by country, so please have an electrician install the wiring yourself. While the item's category may ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of wall lantern made of solid brass, exceptional quality workmanship, four side of art glass , electrified with one 60/watt light each, great patina . Suitable for we...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1930's French Silver Plated Lantern with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched glass lantern with silver plated bronze fitting.
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cranberry Lustre, English, Crystal, Decorative, Candle Lamp, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cranberry lustre. An English, glass and crystal decorative candle lamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Gorgeous...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage Wall Hanging Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of vintage wall lantern made of solid quality brass, with one 60/watt light each, thick beveled glass.suitable for wet locations. Ele...
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20th Century Asian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns by Meteorite, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English port and starboard polished steel ship lanterns with Fresnel lenses, vented tops, and mounting handles. Meteorite Firm. Early 20th ...
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Early 20th Century British Lanterns

French 1890s Iron and Copper Wall Lantern with Four Lights and Scrolling Bracket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French iron wall lantern from the late 19th century, with four lights, glass panels, and scrolling bracket. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century at a time w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Very Fine French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze and Molded Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Belle Époque gilt bronze and molded cut-glass thirteen-light chandelier, the circular shaped frame surmounted with an ovoid and spiral pear-shaped molded and frost...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lantern dating to the early 20th century. Unwired. Four total (two pairs) similar lantern...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 24". I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With A 4-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Style Oil Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Bradley & Hubbard oil lamp from 1885-1894, B&H engraved on the base. The lamp is made of antique brass and very ornate cast iron old-gold-gilded and beautiful detailing. Orig...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door. Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top. An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals. Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them. Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice. Only one. Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French Empire Style Bronze Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large bronze French Empire style lantern.
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20th Century Spanish Empire Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique hexagonal glass paneled domed copper lantern. Unwired. Beautiful natural patina. Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

20th Century Italian Vintage Lantern in Glass and Brass
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer this beautiful 20th-century (circa 1980s) Italian vintage lantern with a single internal bulb. Made of glass and a brass frame. Its lines are simple and geometric, free of ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Cloche Lantern, Brass
Located in Westwood, NJ
This design features a graceful hand-blown glass bell. The glass is paired with a sleek cast brass circular band and Art Deco style finial. The lantern has a solid cast brass frame a...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of vintage Solid Brass Lanterns - 8”w x 11”d x 20” high
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with a touch of fun. This exquisite pair of vintage solid brass lanterns exudes timeless elegance and old-world charm. Crafted from , high-quality solid brass,...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Murano Midcentury Inspired Blown Green Glass Italian Lanterns, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Precious Murano blown glass lanterns, whose colors are unique and range from green to black, passing through amber. These are very elegant and refined objects, which can be placed in...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of German Crystal Glass and Gold Brass Chandeliers Pendants by Palwa, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage crystal glass and gold brass pendant lights by Palwa. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1 Measures: H 15 cm H 90 cm.
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass and Glass Octagonal Design Pendant Light / Hallway, Porch Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish, Italian made pendant with 16 colored art glass panels. If you are looking for a unique and stylish lantern-like pendant to grace your entry hall or landing ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Patinated Cast Iron Lantern, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Swedish Art Deco lantern (Bjerkås Armatur, Corona Belysning style) was designed and manufactured in the 1930s to 1940s). The light features a patinated cast iron frame suspende...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Italian Blown Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian blown glass oversized lanterns 4 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 46" Diameter: 18"
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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Small Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of wall lantern made of solid brass, exceptional quality workmanship, electrified with one 60/watt light each, seeded glass. Prote...
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20th Century North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Stained & Chunky Glass Pendant Light Tiffany Style Fxture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning moon shape chandelier pendant light 1900s. This rare ceiling lamp from the very early 1900s could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other small livin...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Lead

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cut-glass beaded Cascade ten-light chandelier with garlands and a crown top with a floral canopy, circa 1900, Paris. ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Blown Amber Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s blown glass Venetian lantern with hammered metal body. Measurements: Drop: 20″ Diameter: 7.75″.
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Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

French Art Deco Bronze Cut Glass Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Art Deco chandelier with very elegant design, crown-shaped of gilt bronze with a satin handcut glass dome shade and a small shade hanging from the top, all supported by f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Nickel Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Nickel Brass Plated Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 24"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Murano Round Aqua Green / Gold Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Pure elegance, for this chandelier from the midcentury of Murano. Strong color and beautiful design. Simple but with an exciting color. Its structure is round and made of iron color...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of American Copper and Brass Hanging Glass Lanterns, Orig Gas, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American copper and brass hanging glass lanterns with upper circular bulbous vented finials, four sided glass panels, hinged locking doors,...
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1810s American American Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Brass

Four-Sides Brass and Bronze Vintage Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass and bronze four side of beveled glass with three 60/wall light .newly electrified and ready to use. One more is available on line.
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
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2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

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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