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Lanterns For Sale
Beautiful Palatial Bronze Chandelier in the Shape of a Crown
Beautiful Palatial Bronze Chandelier in the Shape of a Crown

Beautiful Palatial Bronze Chandelier in the Shape of a Crown

Located in Antwerp, BE

A French midcentury crown-shaped bronze five-light chandelier. This elegant French chandelier from the beginning of the 20th century features an open circular base, which resembles ...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Copper Hanging Lanterns with Leaf Motifs and Canopy, circa 1900
Pair of French Copper Hanging Lanterns with Leaf Motifs and Canopy, circa 1900

Pair of French Copper Hanging Lanterns with Leaf Motifs and Canopy, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant pair of French copper lanterns dates to circa 1900 and reflects the refined craftsmanship typical of turn-of-the-century architectural lighting. Each lantern features a ...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern cylinder rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s. This suspension features four concentric cylinders made rattan / wicker wire. The outer...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s

Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A Large Mid-Century tulip Murano glass three-light chandelier design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s. Composed of twelve textured thick hand blown clear glass petals connec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Jacques Adnet Style Largest Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960, Pair
Jacques Adnet Style Largest Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960, Pair

Jacques Adnet Style Largest Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960, Pair

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Jacques Adnet style sconces, wall lights, lantern lamps in brass, etched glass and gun metal, this is the largest size, measures 31 inches height. In perfect working condit...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Spanish 1910s Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern with Three Lights and Volutes
Spanish 1910s Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern with Three Lights and Volutes

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

Pair of Solid Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern 15”H x 8”W x 7”D
Pair of Solid Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern 15”H x 8”W x 7”D

Pair of Solid Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern 15”H x 8”W x 7”D

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Illuminate your home with this exquisite pair of solid brass wall lantern sconces, embodying the enduring charm of the Arts & Crafts movement. These substantial and beautifully craft...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Light for the Karl Marx Hof Vienna, Flushmount, Can Be Modified
Art Deco Style Light for the Karl Marx Hof Vienna, Flushmount, Can Be Modified

Art Deco Style Light for the Karl Marx Hof Vienna, Flushmount, Can Be Modified

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed for the longest council House ever built, these lamps are located in the gangways between the blocks. The height of 50cm is the total, including the stems, the body only has...

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2010s Austrian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Iron and Tole Metal Lantern
19th Century Napoleon III Iron and Tole Metal Lantern

19th Century Napoleon III Iron and Tole Metal Lantern

Located in North Miami, FL

This extra large scale black tole metal and frosted glass lantern with 6 lights to interior, is designed in the Napoleon III style. Charming details such as metal florals, tassels a...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Hanging Lantern
Hanging Lantern

Hanging Lantern

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A hanging lantern of faceted, tapering form with a stepped, pagoda-like top and glazed sides. The lantern is constructed with angular panes set within a darkened metal framework and ...

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19th Century English Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gray Glass Lantern
Vintage Gray Glass Lantern

Vintage Gray Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian glass lantern interior light. Measurements: Present droop: 23" Height of body: 18" Diameter: 10"

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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant with Cathedral Glass, ca. 1910
Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant with Cathedral Glass, ca. 1910

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Chinoiserie Green Lanterns with White Porcelain Flowers
Pair Chinoiserie Green Lanterns with White Porcelain Flowers

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...

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Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass
Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass

Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass

Located in Hamburg, DE

Heavy wrought iron lantern from the early 20th century. an impressive object and a functional light source at the same time. The design is inspired by the british arts and crafts mo...

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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal

1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern
1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern

1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A pair of wonderful and high quality 1960s American-made walnut stained pendant lamps. New wiring has been installed. About 12 feet of cord and chain with a wall plug at the end for ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wood

Rare 1920's Bronze lantern
Rare 1920's Bronze lantern

Rare 1920's Bronze lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and rare 1920's bronze lantern, the patina is so much nicer in person

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1920s American Gothic Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brutalist Cast Brass Hanging Hall or Porch Lanterns
Pair of Brutalist Cast Brass Hanging Hall or Porch Lanterns

Pair of Brutalist Cast Brass Hanging Hall or Porch Lanterns

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of heavy cast brass Brutalist style porch or hall lanterns. Hammered finish with amber granite back glass inserts. 10" x 4.5" x 4.5"

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20th Century Unknown Brutalist Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Bell Jar Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Antique Austrian Bell Jar Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Antique Austrian Bell Jar Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic and timeless antique bell jar pendant lantern having gorgeous glass with etched insignia Roitmar-Wein and decorative glass knob at the bottom...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Copper Wall Lantern with Oxidized Patina, UL Approved, USA Made
Solid Copper Wall Lantern with Oxidized Patina, UL Approved, USA Made

Solid Copper Wall Lantern with Oxidized Patina, UL Approved, USA Made

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Wall lantern made of solid copper, beautiful oxidized patina with one 60/watt light. Suitable for wet location UL approved up to US code.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Antique French Bronze Lantern
Antique French Bronze Lantern

Antique French Bronze Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French patinated bronze lantern with original patina. Measurements: Diameter 9.5" Minimum drop 25"

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1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Small Lantern, Art Nouveau style
Small Lantern, Art Nouveau style

Small Lantern, Art Nouveau style

By Otto Prutscher

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Small Art Nouveau ceiling light made of brass and four curved glass shades. Designed around 1910; manufactured around 1950. One E27 socket.

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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Set x3 Large Lanterns
French Set x3 Large Lanterns

French Set x3 Large Lanterns

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1920 French Set x3 Large Lanterns Price is each Rewired and supplied with brass chain sku 698A W36 x D36 x H80 cm Weight 8 kg

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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier

Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier. Measures: Diameter: 42 cm. Height fixture 42 cm. Total height with the chain: 75 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Tole Hanging Lantern with Wrought Iron Bracket
Late 19th Century French Tole Hanging Lantern with Wrought Iron Bracket

Late 19th Century French Tole Hanging Lantern with Wrought Iron Bracket

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A striking and highly decorative late 19th Century French tole hanging lantern. Suspended from an elaborate wrought iron wall bracket of exceptional form. The bracket with a pierced ...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Star Light Fixture
Vintage Star Light Fixture

Vintage Star Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian star light fixture with interior light. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 10"

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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of 5 circa 1920’s English leaded glass light fixture with 4 interior lights each and blue glass details. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 16″ Diameter: 16″

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1940s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers
In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers

In style of Fontana Arte Murano Round Pink Glass Chandeliers

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, Lazio

Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular gradation of pink color. Its design is also very particular round but composed of triangular handkerchiefs. The Murano furnaces cre...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Custom Pagoda-Shaped Hand Painted Tole Fixture
Custom Pagoda-Shaped Hand Painted Tole Fixture

Custom Pagoda-Shaped Hand Painted Tole Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Custom pagoda-shaped, hand painted tole fixture. Please note that this fixture is customizable.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but sold individually priced $3,800 each (see last image and...

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1890s French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron, Tin

Mid-Late Century Industrial Aluminium, Brass and Glass Flame Proof Strip Light
Mid-Late Century Industrial Aluminium, Brass and Glass Flame Proof Strip Light

Mid-Late Century Industrial Aluminium, Brass and Glass Flame Proof Strip Light

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

A retro industrial polished aluminium ceiling striplight made c1970 for the marine industry by Daeyang. Reclaimed and professionally restored in the UK ready for use in modern inte...

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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Imperial Dragon Wedding Lantern Lamp
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Imperial Dragon Wedding Lantern Lamp

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Imperial Dragon Wedding Lantern Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th- Early 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain reticulated wedding lantern lamp with central Imperial Dragon motif medallions. The lamp is composed of the porcelain lantern set...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s. This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design. The lampshade is made of an intricate of rattan canes and it hangs from a chain made of round rattan links. Topped by a wooden canopy. It has been carefully restored and newly wired with beige twisted cotton cloth electrical wire and an E27 bulb holder. It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment. Overall Measurements (including the chain and the canopy): 84 cm H x 37 cm diameter Body of the lamp: 28 cm H x 37 cm diameter This ceiling lamp is from the period described. It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina. Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Hollywood Regency Italian Floral Tole Painted Lantern / Chandelier - 3 Lights
Hollywood Regency Italian Floral Tole Painted Lantern / Chandelier - 3 Lights

Hollywood Regency Italian Floral Tole Painted Lantern / Chandelier - 3 Lights

Located in Kennesaw, GA

There are two available! This is a Hollywood Regency era Italian tole polychrome lantern. It has three interior candle style bulbs. There is no glass but could be added. The wiring h...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Silver Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Pair of French Silver Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

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"

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1960s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain
Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted, beveled glass holding lantern with the original and unique triangle elements chain. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Cr...

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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Wire

Classic Solid Copper & Brass Hanging Pendant / Lantern Light
Classic Solid Copper & Brass Hanging Pendant / Lantern Light

Classic Solid Copper & Brass Hanging Pendant / Lantern Light

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Capture the timeless elegance of this authentic vintage lantern. Originally crafted as a classic outdoor wall-mounted sconce, this piece has been converted into a stunning ceiling ...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa

By L'Aviva Home

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

Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light
Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light

Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Midcentury, Italian craftsmanship pendant. This stylish single light pendant is beautiful in shape and the mouth blown, transparant glass is in excellent condition. It comes with c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Stilnovo Lantern Brass & Red Lacquered Shade, 1950s, Italy
Midcentury Stilnovo Lantern Brass & Red Lacquered Shade, 1950s, Italy

Midcentury Stilnovo Lantern Brass & Red Lacquered Shade, 1950s, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern lantern manufactured by Stilnovo in 1950s. This lamp is a striking appearance in any room. Due to the sublime combination of opal glass, brass and red wrinkle lacquered shade...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Opal, Brass

Art Deco Lantern Ceiling Light by Hettier & Vincent
Art Deco Lantern Ceiling Light by Hettier & Vincent

Art Deco Lantern Ceiling Light by Hettier & Vincent

By Hettier & Vincent

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco ceiling light/lantern, circa 1930. Made of pressed molded glass with a geometric design. Attributed to Hettier & Vincent. In perfect condition, wired, E27 socket. Total hei...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900
Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900

Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb large Asian lantern / chandelier / suspension. Structure in solid wood carved with dragons and openwork. Glass plates painted with subjects of women and various flowers. ...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Large Geometric Bronze and Copper Lantern in the Style of Lyman Drake
Large Geometric Bronze and Copper Lantern in the Style of Lyman Drake

Large Geometric Bronze and Copper Lantern in the Style of Lyman Drake

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large hand-built geometric bronze and copper lantern in the style of Lyman Drake with pattern glass window pains and floral accents. addx1

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1980s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Iron Lanterns with Four Lights and Architectural Design
Pair of Large Iron Lanterns with Four Lights and Architectural Design

Pair of Large Iron Lanterns with Four Lights and Architectural Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking pair of large-scale iron lanterns, newly made and designed with clean, architectural lines. Each lantern features a bold geometric frame with a peaked roof, creating a str...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Murano Round Blu Sky / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000
Murano Round Blu Sky / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000

Murano Round Blu Sky / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Extraordinary blue sky / white color for this Murano chandelier, a blue sky color with a unique transparency. Its blue sky and white color is really guessed for a different and origi...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century French Style Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern
Mid-20th Century French Style Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern

Mid-20th Century French Style Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern

Located in Barntrup, DE

French-style Neoclassical lantern in patinated brass and glass, three-light suspended fixture. A refined mid-20th-century lantern in the French Neoclassical style, crafted in patina...

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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection

Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes 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

Vintage Solid Brass french style – Verdigris – Hexagonal Chandelier -31”H x 12”W
Vintage Solid Brass french style – Verdigris – Hexagonal Chandelier -31”H x 12”W

Vintage Solid Brass french style – Verdigris – Hexagonal Chandelier -31”H x 12”W

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your home’s entryway, dining room, or covered porch with this exquisite Solid Brass Hanging Lantern. This piece features a classic French Provincial silhouette, characteriz...

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Light Gray Painted Iron Lantern
Light Gray Painted Iron Lantern

Light Gray Painted Iron Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Light gray painted iron lantern with gilded decoration, circa 1900, France.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, 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.