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Lanterns For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Spanish 1930s Painted Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental, 1930s Spanish wrought iron and glass lantern chandelier in the Baroque style.
This impressive lantern features a painted iron frame with beveled glass panels. The dar...
Category
1930s Spanish Baroque Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Venetian Blown Glass Murano Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's venetian glass lantern, cranberry and clear glass with iron frame and interior light.
Measurements:
Drop: 15"
Diameter: 8".
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Copper "Not Under Command" Ship's Lantern with Glass Fresnel Lens by Meteorite
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern from the English firm "Meteorite." Fitted with a Fresnel glass lens. Removeable red filter. Wired for home use. Meticulously polished and lacquered, mounted to a...
Category
1930s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Pendant, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pendant or lantern with a ribbed glass globe and chrome hardware. The ribbed globe is made of mottled amber glass with a satin finish and p...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Murano Blue Yellow Green Blown Glass Globes Lanterns Chandelier
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing one-light each. Rare blue, yellow and green Murano blown glass globes. Great detailed brass craftsmanship. Will be re-wired with certified appropriate sockets for country and...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Gilt Metal & Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French circa 1930's gilt metal, gold leaf, silver leaf and crystal lanterns with molded glass vase body and leaves. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Length/width: 10"...
Category
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Bronze
French Wrought Iron Chinese Chippendale Style Pagoda Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning French wrought iron Chinese Chippendale style pagoda lantern. This heavy duty hand forged black wrought iron pagoda shaped lantern has been newly wired to U.S. specification...
Category
1930s European Chinese Chippendale Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Large English Industrial Lights, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of five circa 1930s large Industrial metal pendant light fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Horses Brass, Black Lacquered and Glass Lanterns, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wall lanterns are made of brass, black lacquered metal and glass with horse heads decor. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Etched Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English circa 1950’s etched glass lanterns with three interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height: 28"
Diameter: 11.5".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Set of Italian Mid Century Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three Italian circa 1950's painted lanterns with original patina. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 30”
Diameter: 14".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
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
1958 Brass "Not Under Command" Ship's Anchor Lantern by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens. Wired with electricity. Japanese maker's badge from by Nippon Sento Co. LTD, Tokyo, Japan, dated 1958. Meticulously polishe...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of Midcentury Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1950s Murano glass lanterns with a "water" pattern on the surface and single interior light. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height of body 17"
Diameter 12...
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid Century Star Shaped Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's French star-shaped light fixture with interior light. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 19"
Diameter: 15"
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Charming Mid-Century Chandelier or Lantern by Barovier 1950'
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
This pendant centered by a precious Murano hand blown glass cup with leaves and flowers
Brass-mounted with original warm natural patina. 3 E27 lamp ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Series of Four “Barley Sugar” Lanterns in Blown Polychrome Glass, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fulvio Bianconi, attributed to.
Series of four “barley sugar” lanterns in blown polychrome glass and fixed by a wire structure.
Italian work realized ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier
By Lunel
Located in New York, NY
An original 1950s French pendant light in golden brass and matte black enamel with 3 large matte white glass shades. Made by the famed light...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Curved Etched Glass Sconce, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Original wall lamp in brass and etched and silk-screened curved glass with a scene of a battle in the age of ancient Rome.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Pendant, circa 1950
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Large textured glass and brass pendant by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950. Made from a single sheet of textured glass which is 'curled' into a large, slightly organic, cylinder. One original...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large French Wrought Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1950s wrought iron lanterns with six interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height 50"
Diameter (at widest) 25".
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
French circa 1950s neoclassic style wrought iron lanterns with beveled glass panels and original patina. One is taller than the other, both with the same diameter. The smaller has a ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian 1950s Brass Lantern with Acid Etched Blown Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
An elegant classic design Italian brass lantern, circa 1950. The brass is newly polished and lacquered. The hand blown glass shade is acid etched with a clear and frosted mottled pat...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950s English silver-plated lanterns with four interior candelabra lights each and frosted glass insets. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Current drop 40" (adjustab...
Category
1950s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Murano Aventurine Blown Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Italian circa 1950 pendant light in brass with handblown glass shade. The glass is opaque beige with gold flecks known as aventurine. The shade is h...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Handmade "Clown" Ceramic Wall Sconces from the Italian, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of three handmade ceramic wall sconces from the Italian, 1950s.
Each clown has a different face with different facial expressions and is dressed differently.
The sconces are ne...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Very Fine Hexagonal Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hexagonal bronze lantern with beveled and hand cut sunburst decorated panels. 3 lights.
France, circa 1920.
Dimensions: Overall ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Amber Blown Glass Murano Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A blown amber-colored Murano glass lantern with iron-work frame and interior light, circa 1950s.
Measurements:
Height of body (minimum drop) 14"
Diameter 9".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Hanging Bronze and "craquelé" Glass Lanterns by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a gilded bronze chain and frame that hold a crazed glass shade and an inside frosted glass diffuser.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Brass Bow Light from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow light, early twentieth century. Door on rear is embossed Universal Metal Spinning and Stamping Company of New York. With Fresnel glass lens. ...
Category
1930s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Murano Glass Elegant Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier with three precious Murano glass leaves supported by a chrome frame.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with patinated bronze fittings.
Measurements:
Drop 22"
Diameter 18".
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster
Large French Provincial Wrought Iron Lantern, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and large French Provincial lantern.
Striking French design from the 1950s.
Wrought iron frame with original hand blown glass panels.
Rewired with one socket for E-27 lig...
Category
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gilt Metal Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s English gilt metal lanterns with original finish. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum drop 23"
Diameter (at widest) 10".
Category
1930s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Cage Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal cage lantern with an interior light.
Measurements:
Diameter: 10.5"
Drop (adjustable): 22"
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Nickel-Plated Darkroom Photographer Light, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern nickel-plated darkroom photographer light, 1950s
Darkroom photographer light with military green structure and nickel-plated aluminum details.
Good con...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Lamp or Chandelier Spectacular Coromandel Skyscraper Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spectacular amd expceptional lamp in the purest Art Deco Skyscraper style, 1930s.
Wood Madagascar ebony Coromandel or similar, with tulips
Brass a...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid Century French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz pendant light fixture with interior lights.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 12"
Diameter: 16.5".
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Pendant Lamp Post and Beam Kitchen Midcentury Cabin Geometric
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Preben Dahl Symfoni Scandinavian geometry, enameled steel hanging lamp.
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Small Midcentury Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Small blackened brass lantern with art glass shade
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of Molded Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three French circa 1930s molded amber glass lanterns with one interior light. Sold individually.
Measurements
Height 12"
Diameter 6".
Category
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Very Fine Bronze Lantern with Frosted and Cut Crystal Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze lantern with frosted and cut crystal globe,
France, circa 1930. 2 lights
Dimensions: Height 24", diameter 14
CW2387.
Category
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Set of Three Midcentury Wall Lamps from ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three very cool wall lights from ASEA, made from metal with white lacquer. Industrial look with accentuated joinery on the necks.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Glass and Tole Pendant Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s molded glass pendant lantern with three interior candelabra lights and painted tole shade.
Measurements:
Diameter 24"
Drop 30".
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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
Art Deco Chrome and Murano Glass Chandelier Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Attr.
Located in Rome, IT
Curious and rare design Fontana Arte attributed pendant with in chromium plated frame attributed to Pietro Chiesa studio.
Two glass satin finished panels decorated with fountains c...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
1954 English Ship's Signal Lantern by Davey
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a hand held copper Signal lantern with Fresnel lens and a thumb operated shutter to send messages. Hinged top with brass clasp. Also contains or...
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
1950's Stitched Leather Lantern by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet
Black leather
France.
Category
1950s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Art Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An American circa 1950 art glass lantern with an interior light.
Measurements:
Drop 13.5"
Diameter 4.5".
Category
1950s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
Blown Murano Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s blown Murano glass light fixture with crackled finish and one interior light.
Measurements:
Current drop 18"
Minimum dro...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Hammered and Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Moroccan hammered and pierced metal lantern with interior light.
Measurements:
Height (of body): 18"
Diameter: 6".
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Ceiling Light/Sconce Brass Glass Metal, 1958, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo ceiling light/sconce brass glass metal, 1958, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Bronze Hall Lantern with Beveled Panes, Electrical, circa 1930
Located in Virum, DK
A French bronze hall lantern with beveled panes. Electrical, circa 1930. Frame with patina.
Category
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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
Blown Murano Glass Murano Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s blown milk glass pendant light fixture with interior lights.
Measurements:
Diameter 11"
Drop 21" (adjustable).
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Italian Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Italian etched glass and lantern with interior lights cast bronze body.
Measurements:
Present drop: 33.5"
Height of body: 28"
Diameter: 14".
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Italian 1950s Black Iron and Crystal Cage Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A stylish and charming 1950s Italian chandelier in patinated black iron with crystal and glass accents. The chandelier is comprised of 8 vertical scrolled iron supports. Four pair ar...
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, 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.
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