French Cobalt Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French cobalt blue glass lantern with gilt bronze details and patinated hardware. Measurements: Drop: 21" Diameter: 12".
1960s French Vintage Lanterns
Bronze
French Cobalt Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French cobalt blue glass lantern with gilt bronze details and patinated hardware. Measurements: Drop: 21" Diameter: 12".
Bronze
$2,675 / item
Oil Rubbed Brass Emil Lantern - Large
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A timeless addition for an entryway rendered in bent brass, the Emil Wall Lantern is an updated classic with a nod to tradition. OVERALL DIMENSIONS 11" W x 11" D x 26" H, 10" Globe...
Brass
Spanish Bell Shaped Pendant Light in Acrylic Macrame and Rattan, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist Large Pendant Lantern in Beige, Orange and Brown Macrame A funny Bohemian hand knotted macramé suspension lamp with colorful flowers accenting the bottom. Spain, 19...
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Rope
Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890
By William Edgar
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Copper and Brass hinged glass lanterns signed William Edgar, Blenheim House, Hammersmith. Pair were originally gas and can be electrified or returned to gas if desire...
Copper, Brass
Rare Arts & Crafts Patinated Bronze & Uranium (Vaseline) Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and all handcrafted light fixture of perfect design and proportions. If you are looking for an early 1900s, stylish and top quality crafted light to grace your entry hall, land...
Brass, Bronze
Monumental Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Foliate Scrollwork and Glass Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly sculptural Italian wrought iron lantern, richly adorned with hand-forged foliate decoration and elegant scrolling elements. The lantern features a tapered hexag...
Wrought Iron
Handcrafted Brass Wall Lantern with Glass Bird Motif, Vintage, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky vintage wall lantern handcrafted from solid brass, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights suitable for wet location. Artistic glass bird mo...
Brass
$9,100 / item
Sakura Floral Lantern in Tobacco
Located in Dallas, TX
With its bronze flowers and delicate branches, the Sakura Floral Lantern adds classic charm to entryways and gathering spaces. The Sakura Floral Lantern is not just a lighting fixtu...
Brass, Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Stained & Chunky Glass Pendant Light Tiffany Style Fixture
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...
Lead
19th Century French Zinc Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century French zinc lantern. With a decorative time worn patina. Circa 1890. Re-wired to UK standards. One of two available, priced individually.
Zinc
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".
Bronze
Lacquered Brass Hexagonal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with four electrified candlelights within the hexagonal glass-inset frame, with volute scroll cresting.
Brass
XL-Graben Cafe Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed this pendant for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna. he earlier has used this design for the Staekelberg, Knips and Zuckerkandl Mansion. We have also a version ...
Brass
A Very Large Bronze Finished Toleware Lantern
Located in London, GB
A very large Toleware lantern, hexagonal in shape with scrolled acanthus leaf decoration. The canopy an elaborate foliate design. Patinated bronze, lightly distressed, and very well...
Cut Steel
$1,142Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Round Opaline Glass and Brass Italian Red Lantern Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury round opaline glass and brass red lantern chandelier. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s. This piece is wonderful as the combination of...
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Vintage Chinoiserie Black Gold Gilt Glass Pagoda Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Vintage Chinoiserie Style Black & Gold Gilt Trim And Decor 3 Edison Light And Frosted Glass Bottom Panel Pagoda Form Lantern Decorated With Bells Light Fixture Chandelier.
Metal
Set of Vintage Tole and Amber glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 circa 1960's Moroccan lanterns with interior light. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 24" (adjustable)
Glass, Art Glass
19th Century French Antique Lantern Black Iron
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship. Hand-forged from black iron, it features a beautifully aged patina that reflects ...
Iron
Set of 3 Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lights, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Spanish Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan hanging pendant lamps or lanterns with woven wicker accents and interior paper lampshades. Spain, 1950s. These stunning ratt...
Brass
Large Late 19th Century Brass & Glass Arts and Crafts Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and all handcrafted Arts and Crafts pendant. If you live in an early 1900s Arts & Crafts home or if you are a collector of unique and stylish home accessories of that period then this handcrafted light fixture...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Chunk Glass Globe Light
By Peter Marsh
Located in Verviers, BE
Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Chunk Glass Globe Light Assemblage ltd Hockley Hill, Birmingham Rare and unique multicolor leaded glass globe li...
Brass
Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass Lanterns with Murano Ribbons
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Brass lanterns with Murano glass ribbons stacked.
Brass
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W...
Brass
Pair Chinoiserie Green Lanterns with White Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Pair chinoiserie green lanterns with white porcelain flowers. Pair chinoiserie style green painted metal octagonal trellis form lanterns, with climbing white porcelain flowers and gr...
Metal
$4,800 / item
Set of Italian Gilt Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian circa 1960's lanterns with patinated gilt finish. Sold individually. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Current drop: 23" Diameter: 12"
Metal
Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous lantern or pendant lamp from the late Italian midcentury, made during the 1960s-1970s. The pendant lamp is made of transparent glass, the golden details are made of brass, ...
Brass
Pair of American Wrought Iron and Spelter Finial Mounted Wall Lanterns, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron, paneled glass, and spelter finial decorative wall lanterns mounted on the original scrolled iron brackets. Originally gas and have been electrified wit...
Brass, Wrought Iron, Spelter
Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Lantern, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original patinated brass frame, chain and ceiling top. The etched glass shade is also original. Rewire...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A vintage wrought iron and glass hanging lantern with a rectangular box iron frame topped by bold ornate iron scrolls and a decorative iron flourish transition into the hanging rod. ...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Perko Galvanized Steel Nautical Ship Lantern with Red Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Perko galvanized steel and brass ship lantern with red glass. Retains its' original makers label, “Perko, Perkins Marine Lamp & Hardware...
Metal, Brass
Pair Louis XV Style 16-Light Bronze & Cut-Glass Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass sixteen-light chandeliers. The solid bronze frames surmounted with pendants, molded towers, fleur de lis and a central suppor...
Crystal, Bronze
Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
1940's Italian pendant lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Elegantly scrolled brass terminating in two scallop edged tulip form aluminum socket cups in original ...
Brass, Aluminum
French Iron Neo-Gothic Lantern with Stained Glass, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French iron lantern with colorful stained glass circa 1880 (Napoleon III) Total with the chain / 33", Lantern / H: 26", 10.5" by 10.5" Wired for US.
Iron
English Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 English leaded glass lantern with 2 interior lights and swan motif. Measurements: Drop: 17.5" Diameter: 10.5" square
Bronze
$3,800 / item
Very Large Aqua Fume Murano Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
unique large blown jar style pendant/ lantern in a ever changing aqua fume color speckled with gold and silver mica to create an organic modern effect Hardware in a rustic dark antiq...
Blown Glass
Pair of Antique French Brass Lanterns, Glass Panels, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant and timeless, this pair of French brass lanterns brings classic continental charm to any interior or covered outdoor space. Each lantern f...
Brass
Art Deco Murano Glass Pendant by Ercole Barovier, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Centered by a generous cup, single light socket E27.
$9,620 / item
Classic Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Brass hall lantern and based on a 1940's French design, this hall lantern marries a flowing shape with clean lines. The brass echoes the war...
Brass
$785Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful vintage copper lanterns - Ankerlicht - one big and one small piece. Vintage Ankerlicht copper ship's lantern from the Netherlands re-p...
Copper
Louis XVI Bronze and Bevelled Glass Lantern, Italian Mid 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XVI hexagonal hanging lantern is made of bronze and is suspended from top by 6 scrolls each adorned with leaves. The Italian fixture dates back to the mid-20th c...
Bronze
Pair of French Silver Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Two circa 1960's French silver leaf light fixtures with molded glass birds and foliage motif. 4 candelabra lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 24" Diameter: 13"
Metal, Silver Leaf
Dutch Bronze Hall Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch bronze hall lantern, circa 1900 A bronze hall lantern with shell and leaf pattern with round frosted and facet cut glass. In the inside of the lamp there is a 3 arm fixture...
Bronze
French Brass Night Watchman’s Lantern This is a lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass Night Watchman’s Lantern This is a lovely piece, originally an oil lamp, it has been given a new lease of life with the addition of elec...
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.
Brass, Bronze
$9,100 / item
Sakura Floral Lantern in Warm Black
Located in Dallas, TX
With its bronze flowers and delicate branches, the Sakura Floral Lantern adds classic charm to entryways and gathering spaces. The Sakura Floral Lantern is not just a lighting fixtu...
Brass, Iron
$5,960 / item
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three li...
Copper
$2,558Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier & Toso Large Tessere Ambra Suspension Clear Incalmo Black Bead Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
An extremely large suspension piece. This design is univerversally attributed to Barovier & Toso and is composed of a beautiful crossed tessere ambra design. The central design is s...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pale Amethyst Ribbed Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A beautiful pair of pale amethyst, ribbed glass pendant lights. Brass light fixture, rewired for American use. 4' of brass chain and ceiling canopy inclu...
Art Glass
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style Inset With Glass Panels And A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Completely Rewired With New Sockets. This Lantern Fixture Comes With Cha...
Bronze
1960s French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Shade, Chinoiserie Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square pendant light with glass lampshade, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired lantern with green blown glass lampshade. Rare find. ...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass
Blown Glass Murano Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's blown Murano glass lantern with iron-work frame and interior light. Measurements: Drop: 18" Diameter: 10"
Iron
$10,500
Large English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large etched glass lantern with criss cross pattern. Being wired with a cluster of 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: Glass size: 15" diameter, 18" height Total size with chain s...
Brass
Vintage English Etched Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's English lantern with foliage motif, with 3 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 26" Diameter: 12"
Bronze
Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant with Cathedral Glass, ca. 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, hand-crafted pendant with original glass. A fine and authentic Arts & Crafts ceiling pendant, hand-crafted in wrought iron around 1910 in the Netherlands. Originally ...
Wrought Iron
Brass and Bronze Globe Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A substantial bronze and brass hall lantern with curved glass panels and elegant segmented oval form. The fixture features warm patinated metalwork, decorative pierced details, and c...
Brass, Bronze
Motoko Ishii Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The pair of Mid-Century Modernist monumental polished chrome Sputnik chandeliers, each having 75 spherical clear blown glass globes. Design by Motoko Ishii & Manufactured by Staff Le...
Chrome
funky artistic hand-crafted solid copper wall lanterns.
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pair of artistic funky hand-crafted solid copper wall lanterns. Created by a dedicated mixed-media artist, these sconces bridge the gap between functional lighting and fine art. Each...
Copper
$8,900 / set
Pair of 19th Century Tole Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of painted tole lanterns.
Tôle
Mid-century wrought iron lantern from France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Cute mid-century wrought iron lantern, made in France, 1950s. Wrought iron structure, frozen glass lampshade, nice making details : floral ornaments, metallic lace and twists. Perfec...
Wrought Iron
Murano Bulb - Hand-blown warm dimmable light fixture lightbulb chandelier- LUISA
By Thomas Cooper Studio, MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blown glass body worked in balloton is decorated with evocative and original colors and shapes from the Murano craft tradition. The central body is surrounded by a rostral decoration...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
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.