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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Brass Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with its original burner. Mounting flange on rear. Lantern is by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn New Yo...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ships Beacon Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel marine beacon by Perkins Marine Lamp Company of Brooklyn New York. This is a battery powered back up emergency beacon. It has been fitted with an electric socket. It h...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Oriental Style Metal Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Set of three oriental style metal and glass lanterns, two with ceramic sockets and wiring, one without socket.
Category
1920s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Bronze Lantern, French, XX th
Located in Nice, FR
Bronze lantern, 4 lights, period curved glass,
French work dated 1920.
It can be put in an entrance of a house or elsewhere.
It is in working order, it works at the electricity level...
Category
1910s French Baroque Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's translucent hand-painted Japanese porcelain lanterns with an interior light. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 18"
Diameter: 6.5"
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Hanging Black Iron Lantern with Ribbon and Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French single-light lantern style hanging light fixture from the early 20th century. This antique chandelier from France features a lantern-style body adorn in a whimsical bow-tied ribbon, leaf, and flower motif. The iron armature is painted black, and glass panels are set within the side panels. There is a nicely sized single light, which hangs from the top center (though please note that it is old European wiring, so please plan on having this piece re-wired.) This antique French black iron lantern stands...
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Antique English Gothic Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Gothic Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900.
A nice bronze lantern with Gothic structure.
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine and rare pair of polished and lacquered ships lanterns with makers badges from Peter Gray of Boston. This is a great pair with rich red and blue Fresnel glass lenses set in...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass masthead lantern with lavender tinted Fresnel lens. Vented top with carry ring. “Bow light” is engraved onto an applied badge soldered to the cas...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large French Iron lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1950's French hammered iron and tole lantern with six interior lights.
Measurements:
Height: 41"
Diameter: 39"
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Italian Design Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo Glass and Brass 1950s Lantern
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian design ceiling lamp stilnovo glass and brass 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
English Silvered Bronze Lantern with Mica Panels 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1376 English silvered bronze lantern with mica panes
One 100 watt Edison bulb
Rewired.
Category
1920s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Round Lantern in Murano Glass and Burnished Brass Italy 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round lantern in Murano glass and burnished brass Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique French Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat lantern with very thick clear dioptric lens and removable red filter. Fitted with original oil burner. Awesome small maritime relic.
Weight: 2 LBS
Overall dimens...
Category
1920s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Brass Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern on base. Highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens protected by six brass bars. Fitted to a thick mahogany base. Has a disfigure...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Circa 1920, French Glass and Brass Parlour Lantern
Located in BALCATTA, WA
This stunning C. 1920 French Parlour lantern features hand painted rosettes and leaves on cast Deco glass. The brass has tarnished resulting in a beauti...
Category
1920s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Circa 1900, Parisienne Bronze Painted Lantern / Chandelier
Located in BALCATTA, WA
We found this gorgeous Lantern in Paris from one of our older dealers who told us he purchased the piece from a country estate during the Winter. The lantern is made from cast bronze and has been painted with blanc paint, we believe at a later stage. The ornate fleur detailing, tiered ribboning and symbolic acorns adorn the lantern in true Parisienne style, making this lighting fixture the perfect accompaniment to a Province or Hamptons style...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
20th century, French Gilt Bronze Four Lights Lantern Chandelier
Located in IT
20th century, French Gilt Bronze Four Lights Lantern Chandelier
This four-light gilded bronze lantern was made in France in the early 20th century. The central element is circular...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic American iron hall lantern, Circa 1900-1910.
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Italian Lantern in Brass and Clear Murano Glass Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Lantern in brass and clear Murano glass Mid-century 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Japanese Lotus Flower Brass Garden Candle Lantern with Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese ornate lotus flower brass garden candle lantern
Supplied with hanging chain.
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A four-sided Arts & Crafts wrought iron lantern with yellow glass panels for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1930. Brass and porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bulb up...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Stilnovo Dual Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare modernist chandelier by Stilnovo from 1950s. Two very large (45cm/18″) tapered satin glass diffusers are suspended by a minimal polished brass structure. Original brass and cera...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Chandelier in Brass and White Opaline Glass
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Italian pendant chandelier. The pendant is made with a brass structure. Five tubular brass brackets radiate from the central bo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, 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
English 1920s Three-Light Wired Bronze Lantern with Palmettes and Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English three-light bronze lantern from the early 20th century, with palmette motifs and glass panels. Created in England during the Roaring Twenties, this lantern features a bron...
Category
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Ships Port Lantern by Peter Gray of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel cased ships port lantern by Nineteenth century maker Peter Gray of Boston. Polished steel case. Red Fresnel lens. Thick wood base. Protective brass ...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Circa 1910's Oversized Bent Glass Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1251 White leaded glass encased in bronze.
Take one 100 watt Edison based bulb
Supplied with 2' chain and canopy.
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful and Large 1920's Brass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant large ( 4 feet ) 1920's brass lantern, the patina is allot nicer in person, the glass is beveled , would look impressive in an entryway.
Category
1920s American American Colonial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Industrial Lighting Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with brass makers from Perko, Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Brooklyn New York. The polished and lacquered case has a metal ...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
French Brass Lantern, 'Part of a Set of two' (third one sold)
Located in London, GB
A beautiful brass and glazed lantern. Part of a set of three matching lanterns. NOW ONLY TWO AVAILABLE AS ONE SOLD. Price is for one lantern only. Th...
Category
1920s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Gold & White Hollywood Regency Flower Chandelier, c 1950
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 5 lights. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Flower Hollywood regency chandelier. Original white and go...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
1920s Octagonal Bronze and Slate Glass Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Bronze and slate glass lantern. Was rewired about 10 years ago, needs rewiring.
Category
1920s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London
By Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished copper ships lantern by Davey of London. Approved by the ministry of transport. Hinged top. Electrified for home use. Fresnel glass len...
Category
1950s British Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant gilt bronze and brass mounted cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1920-1930. Finely handcrafted, clean lines and modern design in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality solid copper and brass trimmed masthead lantern. With maker's badge from Tung Woo Masthead and Serial No. M123. Thick Fresnel lens, hinged top ve...
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Midcentury Italian Emerald Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian emerald green blown glass lantern with two interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 24"
Diameter: 10".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Arts & Crafts Painted Glass and Brass Entrance or Hallway Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Another colorful and stylish light fixture from the early 1900's.
This rare and highly stylish lantern was made in early 1900s Amsterdam and the colors of the fire painted opaline g...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Wrought Iron Lantern with Amber Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Wrought iron lantern with textured amber glass panels. French. Early 20th Century
Dimensions:
Height: 40
Width (Diameter): 14.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Solid Copper Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Sturdy ships port and starboard ships lanterns with Fresnel glass lenses. With brass badges from English maker "Meteorite" and port and starboard. This is not a perfect pair as the h...
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp / Lantern by Marius Ernest Sabino, Signed and Numbered
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco ceiling lamp / lantern by Marius Ernest Sabino. Signed and numbered in the glass. "Sabino Paris Deposé , Model 4670.
Original bronze/bras...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Restored English Ships Lantern, C1920
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered English ships lantern of brass. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Oil tank has been retrofitted with a led bulb and wire. Four glass panes and protective brass bars. Vented chimney. Hoisting handle Circa 1920. In the style of Davey of London.
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
"Maison Baguès", Three Large and Elegant Lanterns in Gold and Silver Metal, 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Maison Baguès", three large and elegant lanterns in gold and silver metal, crystal pendants, circa 1950
The price is for 1 lantern
3 lanterns are avail...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Ships Solid Copper Anchor Lantern, Circa 1920
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship lantern with solid copper case, brass trim, hoisting and bale handle, etc. Highly polished and lacquered with glass Fresnel lens. Recently rewired with a new power cord for home...
Category
1920s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C. Spanish Mediterranean Style Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional antique wrought iron lantern with painted steel applied foliage and mica panels. Three light cluster, recently rewired and reconditioned. Ready to install.
Measuremen...
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Ships Port Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical port lantern. Antique lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Rich ruby red lens. Wired with electricity. Polished steel case and brass cap with carry l...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Lantern Murano Glass Brass Parts Gold 1950s Venini Style
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-century lantern Murano glass brass parts Gold 1950s Venini style.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Gilt Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1950’s gilt iron lantern with blown glass insets.
Measurements:
Drop: 19?
Length/width: 11? square.
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Pair Art Nouveau Style Butterfly and Flowers Garden Candle Lanterns
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-981 Pair Japanese butterfly and flowers garden candle lanterns.
Can be purchased individually for $300 each
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Louis XVI style Lantern, profusely decorated with garlands of flowers. Four original curved glass panels. Exqu...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Arts and Crafts Bronze, Brass and Beveled Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great looking, open design, hexagonal hallway lantern.
This rare and stylish Arts and Crafts lantern is all handcrafted in the earliest years of the 1900s. What makes this sizable antique extra special is the open design with the six stylized, diamond shaped and perfectly beveled glass panels. The outside is a hexagonal design, but the 'base' and 'top' of this pendant are open and decorated with flowing bronze elements that take this wonderful work of lighting art to the next level. This classy and timeless pendant with its marvelous patina can be used and enjoyed in all sorts of rooms and interiors, but to us this is the ideal entry hall or landing or stairwell pendant...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique English Adam Style Gold Bronze 6-Light Lantern, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Adam style gold bronze 6-light Lantern, Circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century English Adam Style Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Solid Brass Masthead Yacht Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with beautiful dioptric lens and protective brass bar. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Mounted to a thick mahogany base and wired for home use.
Weight: 6 LBS
...
Category
1950s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze Hallway Lantern Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant antique lantern / hallway lamp. The crown-shaped fixture is made entirely of cast bronze. The lampshade is made of molded glass, with floral m...
Category
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Italian Early 20th Century Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome Italian early 20th century chandelier - Lantern. Beautifully constructed from iron in Neogothique taste. Wonderful craftsma...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large Pierced Persian Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Persian pierced brass light fixture with five lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 24.5"
Drop: 21".
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair Greek Ornate Brass and Frosted Glass Church Lanterns, Circa 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1219 Pair of hand crafted Greek church offering lanterns with intricate detailing.
Category
1920s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Bronze Globe Lanterns. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's French bronze lanterns with 6 interior lights. Sold individually
Measurements:
Diameter: 25"
Min Drop: 30".
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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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