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Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Moorish metal and stained colored glass candle lantern Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps
Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps

Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps

By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co., Arthur Jacobs

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Pair of Modeline 635 model designed by Arthur Jacobs. The original advertisement describes these lamps as having a Japanese influence. One can see the similarities of Jacobs design with common Japanese aesthetics. His cylinder shape with sheer white shade seems to borrow from Japanese rice paper veiled lanterns. The flares at the top of the lamps spires resemble the pointed tips of Japanese roofs...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Blown Glass Lantern
Midcentury Blown Glass Lantern

Midcentury Blown Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian blown art glass lantern with bronze hardware. Measurements: Drop: 18" Diameter: 11.5"

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1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection

Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Single Vintage Six Sides Brass and Copper Hanging Lantern
Single Vintage Six Sides Brass and Copper Hanging Lantern

Single Vintage Six Sides Brass and Copper Hanging Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Artistically made vintage hand crafted solid brass and copper lantern with two 60/watt light, seeded acrylic glass like at all side, with beautiful patina. Originally was converted f...

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1970s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Murano Glass Chandelier, Mangiarotti Inspired
Murano Glass Chandelier, Mangiarotti Inspired

Murano Glass Chandelier, Mangiarotti Inspired

By Venini, Barovier, Mazzega, Vetri, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Houston, TX

Murano glass chandelier, Mangiarotti inspired. Interesting large Murano chandelier or Murano glass lantern inspired by Mangiarotti of Murano, Italy. This stunning Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier has blown glass chain pendants creating a lovely effect. Our offered Hollywood Regency Murano glass...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Rare Victorian Hand-Painted Glass Candle Lantern Pendant with Lake House Scene
Rare Victorian Hand-Painted Glass Candle Lantern Pendant with Lake House Scene

Rare Victorian Hand-Painted Glass Candle Lantern Pendant with Lake House Scene

Located in Lisse, NL

A rare and atmospheric pendant from the Victorian period (late 19th century), this hanging lantern showcases exquisite craftsmanship and timeless charm. The hand-blown glass shade is...

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Late 20th Century European Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Anchor Lantern
Ships Anchor Lantern

Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Anchor lantern from a boat of steel, copper and brass construction. Great piece of industrial lighting. Clear glass Fresnel lens. Copper bars. Brass tr...

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1950s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Wonderful French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Blown Glass Regency Lantern Light Fixture
Wonderful French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Blown Glass Regency Lantern Light Fixture

Wonderful French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Blown Glass Regency Lantern Light Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Vintage French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze And Blown Glass Panel, Regency Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Internal Lights Accompanied By Chain And Canopy

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20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Alhambra 2D Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
Alhambra 2D Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection

Alhambra 2D Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection

Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.
Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.

Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.

Located in Chicago, IL

Gilt and carved wood pendant light with gothic styling, laminate backed ivory silk panels and center pull chain with wood finial. Single socket ill...

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1960s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Giltwood

Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture
Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture

Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Open Lattice Form With Glass Inset Panels Hexagon Shaped, Having 4 Candelabra Light Center Cluster. Lantern Comes With Chain And Canopy Ready...

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Murano Midcentury Sea Water Color Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Murano Midcentury Sea Water Color Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1970

Murano Midcentury Sea Water Color Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1970

Located in Roma, Lazio

Stunning seawater blue Murano glass chandelier, exalting the asymmetrical shape of its polyhedron and also exalting the design of the chandelier, with this star attached to the ceili...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor
Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor

Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Superb, tall bronze wall torchiere sconce or wall lantern for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1929. Old Bronze richly decorated with fine details, hand-blown opaline glass ball ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Copper Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Copper Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens

Copper Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished copper ships lantern with fresnel lens, iron hoist and bale handles. Hinged top with brass hasp and protective bars. 21" H x 11" Diameter. w/o handle.

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1970s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze Large 6 Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze Large 6 Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze Large 6 Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful English Regency Style Hansom Gilt Bronze Large 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier, the Fixture Comes With Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware For Installation.

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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Lantern, attributed to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1890
Lantern, attributed to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1890

Lantern, attributed to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1890

By Maison Millet

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful lantern in double patina bronze and crystal. The central shaft is engraved with a Greek frieze centered on a star. The whole is suspended from a openwork crown decorated wi...

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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Decorative French Metal and Crystal Laterna 1950 Made in France
Decorative French Metal and Crystal Laterna 1950 Made in France

Decorative French Metal and Crystal Laterna 1950 Made in France

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Decorative French Metal and Crystal Laterna 1950 Made in France

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1950s French Romantic Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Moorish Clear Glass Lantern, Octagonal Shape
Moorish Clear Glass Lantern, Octagonal Shape

Moorish Clear Glass Lantern, Octagonal Shape

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bottom ...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Samuel Yellin Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern
Samuel Yellin Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern

Samuel Yellin Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) wrought iron 6 sided hanging lantern with military motifs and glass panels (attributed to: SAMUEL YELLIN)

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980

By Murano 5

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the same time. Its structure is round and ma...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Decorative Lantern with Moorish Arch Motifs
Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Decorative Lantern with Moorish Arch Motifs

Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Decorative Lantern with Moorish Arch Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage Indian brass lantern is a richly decorative hanging piece, distinguished by its finely pierced metalwork and elegant architectural form. Crafted in warm-toned brass, the...

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Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Oval Spaceship Brass Pendant or Lantern
Mid-Century Modern Style Oval Spaceship Brass Pendant or Lantern

Mid-Century Modern Style Oval Spaceship Brass Pendant or Lantern

Located in Plainview, NY

A Mid-Century Modern style all brass pendant or lantern. Featuring a spaceship oval shape, this stylish pendant is handmade of high quality brass and finely hand-tooled producing a s...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1970s
"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1970s

"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1970s

By Mariyo Yagi, Sirrah

Located in bruxelles, BE

Ceiling light with fabric fringes designed by Mariyo Yagi. Stamped Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi. Wear due to time and age. 

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

1 of a Pair Limburg Vintage Black Iron Glass & Brass Bell Pendant Lights, c.1965
1 of a Pair Limburg Vintage Black Iron Glass & Brass Bell Pendant Lights, c.1965

1 of a Pair Limburg Vintage Black Iron Glass & Brass Bell Pendant Lights, c.1965

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

One of a pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage minimal, geometric and simply shaped large glass and brass hanging ceiling light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The h...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Carved Giltwood Lantern from a Gilded Age Mansion.
Large Carved Giltwood Lantern from a Gilded Age Mansion.

Large Carved Giltwood Lantern from a Gilded Age Mansion.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Giltwood Square Shaped Lantern featuring a center dome and four shields flanked by garlands. Glass Panels. Removed from Whitemarsh Hall. France, circa 1910. 4 lights. Di...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Art Deco Enameled Railway Lantern by Usines Foal, Belgium, 1918-1920
Art Deco Enameled Railway Lantern by Usines Foal, Belgium, 1918-1920

Art Deco Enameled Railway Lantern by Usines Foal, Belgium, 1918-1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This exceptional Art Deco enameled railway lantern, known as the “Lampe Paradou,” was produced by Usines Foal, located at 48 quai de Mariemont, Brussels, Belgium, circa 1918–1920. Or...

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1910s Belgian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Copper

English Antique Brass Lantern
English Antique Brass Lantern

English Antique Brass Lantern

Located in Dallas, TX

Nice quality early 20th century English antique brass lantern. Circa 1920. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.

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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern - Patinated Teal Finish
Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern - Patinated Teal Finish

Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern - Patinated Teal Finish

Located in Delray Beach, FL

timeless elegance of solid brass hanging lantern. Perfect for enhancing your entryway, porch, patio, or even an interior space, this unique lighting fixture offers charm and remar...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Grosvenor Hanging Lantern in Polished Nickel
Grosvenor Hanging Lantern in Polished Nickel

Grosvenor Hanging Lantern in Polished Nickel

Located in New York, NY

"Grosvenor" hanging lantern, shown in polished nickel finish. Made in England. Indoor use; may be customized for outdoor use. Takes four candelabra bulbs, 40W MAX per bulb. Sh...

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2010s English Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Set of 12 Vintage Glass Rods Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Set of 12 Vintage Glass Rods Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Set of 12 Vintage Glass Rods Light Fixtures, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 bronze and glass French light fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 9.5" Height of body: 12.5" Minimum drop 14" Current drop: 19" (adj...

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1960s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Maison Jansen

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Pair of stunning elegant and large scale vintage midcentury vintage wall lights, lamps or sconces made of polished brass with original curved and cut glass scroll shaped shades by th...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

A Large French Style Solid Cast Bronze Ship's Lantern
A Large French Style Solid Cast Bronze Ship's Lantern

A Large French Style Solid Cast Bronze Ship's Lantern

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large French Style Solid Cast Bronze Ship's Lantern After the 19th Century French, "Ship's Lantern", with coronet and heraldic gallery decoration. With perspex inserts. Provenance...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and Chinoiserie Design
French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and Chinoiserie Design

French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and 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. ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass

Massive Antique French Bronze Six Light Lantern Fixture
Massive Antique French Bronze Six Light Lantern Fixture

Massive Antique French Bronze Six Light Lantern Fixture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Magnificent and fine Antique French bronze hanging lantern. From Christies Catalog: "Duvaux delivered a lantern of this model in 1758 for the Salon ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s
Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s

Large Azucena Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Thee-Light Pendant Italy 1950s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

One of two refined three-light pendants by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s
Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s

Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Revival Hand Forged Wall Hanging Lantern / Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron Sculptural gilt iron wall sconce / lantern with amber blown glass cylinder lampshade, Spain, 1940s This spanish hanging...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Lanterns

Materials

Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron

Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French early 20th century Art Deco and silvered bronze carved veined ivory-colored alabaster six-light chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral apron and surmounted with ram-heads, all above a banded frame with six alabaster lights supported by silver plated peacock...

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Mid-Century French Large Scale Copper / Cast Iron & Brass Lanterns - Pair
Mid-Century French Large Scale Copper / Cast Iron & Brass Lanterns - Pair

Mid-Century French Large Scale Copper / Cast Iron & Brass Lanterns - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of rustic French three light copper lanterns. The wiring is new. They have three interior lights. The previous owner removed the glass panels, so I can add this featur...

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern

French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming French, early 20th century, Louis XIV style gilt bronze and gilt metal molded glass "Versailles" Style three-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated blown glass body sur...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Luxurious Hollywood Regency Wall Lantern France 1960s
Luxurious Hollywood Regency Wall Lantern France 1960s

Luxurious Hollywood Regency Wall Lantern France 1960s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Hannover, DE

This exclusive wall lantern from the 1960s features a magic mirror that magically reflects the light from the bulb, enchanting the room with this beautiful light. The lamp originates...

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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Angle Indoor/Outdoor Matte Black Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Matte Black Wet-Rated Sconce/Light

Angle Indoor/Outdoor Matte Black Wet-Rated Sconce/Light

By Atelier de Troupe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in silver, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, Silver Plate

34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black Rattan, Ventila Collection
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black Rattan, Ventila Collection

34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black Rattan, Ventila Collection

By L'Aviva Home

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: 34". I...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Hand-Crafted Iron and stained Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp, c. 1960's
Brutalist Hand-Crafted Iron and stained Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp, c. 1960's

Brutalist Hand-Crafted Iron and stained Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp, c. 1960's

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Brutalist hand-crafted Iron and stained glass hanging pendant lamp c. 1960's, hand forged cast iron, stained glass piece's, heavy, quality construction, thick chain, hand for...

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Port and Starboard Wing Lanterns
Port and Starboard Wing Lanterns

Port and Starboard Wing Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass port and starboard wing lanterns with ruby and blue fresnel lenses. c. 1910 by Perko (Perkins Marine)

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20th Century Lanterns

French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Lantern Indoor or Outdoor

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...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th/20th Century Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Chandelier
French 19th/20th Century Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Chandelier

French 19th/20th Century Belle Époque Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and Rare Whimsical French 19th/20th century Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze and Patinated Bronze Figural Seven-Light Chandelier. The with frosted glass flame shades centered with a f...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN. Original, early BB3 stand with original brass socket and single arm harp. Hand-made shade by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan (wash...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Large Vintage Middle Eastern Lanterns. Sold Individually.
Set of 3 Large Vintage Middle Eastern Lanterns. Sold Individually.

Set of 3 Large Vintage Middle Eastern Lanterns. Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 3, 1960's Moroccan metal lanterns with glass panels. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 34" Diameter: 20"

Category

1960s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare Arts & Crafts Castle Tower Design Cathedral Glass Hallway Lantern / Pendant
Rare Arts & Crafts Castle Tower Design Cathedral Glass Hallway Lantern / Pendant

Rare Arts & Crafts Castle Tower Design Cathedral Glass Hallway Lantern / Pendant

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique and impressive, quality made light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and all-handcrafted art and antiques then this sizable and one of a kind pendant could be flying y...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Wrought 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.