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Lanterns For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1930s
Ship's Globe Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
An original ship's oil lantern that has been converted to electricity, which can be used either as a table lamp or hanging lamp.
The glass has bubbles and inclusions consistent wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Steel
French Brass Antique Twin Light Hall Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
An attractive French brass lantern suspended from its original chain and ceiling fixture, leading down to central twin candle lights.
This is surrounded by a single convex clear g...
Category
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Empire Style Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
19th century French Empire style hall lantern, of pentagonal form with gilt swan mounts to each vertex and three-light suspended fitti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Solid Brass Hall Light, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English solid brass hall light, circa 1880-1890.
LAN004.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of French 19th Century Iron Lanterns
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very large and elegant pair of iron hanging lanterns, painted green. Glass panels could be added (either colored ones or clear).
Category
19th Century French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Iron
19th Century Four-Sided Brass Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century heavily decorated four-sided brass hall lantern with original stained glass panels.
Category
1850s Irish Early Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American tole hanging lanterns.
Category
19th Century American Regency Antique Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Gilt bronze lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze lantern with beveled glass panels and oak leaf garlands
Category
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Bronze D'ore Chateau Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D'ore Chateau lantern.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Lanterns From The Middlesex Hospital, London W1
Located in London, GB
These very large lanterns are a fantastic find.
Rescued from The Middlesex Hospital on Goodge Street, London W1 when it was demolished to make way for luxury apartments in the earl...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
English 19th Century Copper Three-Light Lantern with Glass Panels, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English copper lantern from the 19th century with glass panels and verdigris patina. This 19th-century English copper lantern, exquisitely showcasing a verdigris patina, brings a ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper
French Art Deco Etched Glass Brass Bell Lantern Cloche Pendant, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Art Deco etched glass and bronzed brass bell lantern, cloche pendant with beautiful brass pierced frieze suspended by three chains connec...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique Eli Griffiths & Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1880 - 1910 - this is a late Victorian candle lit lamp, most likely for Railway use, and was made by the firm Eli Griffiths and Son who were well known for manufacturing items ...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Belgian Rococo Style Brass & Copper Octagonal Lantern, 19th/20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from a ring above a framework of brass scrolls, the body of this lantern is constructed of brass and copper and it houses individual panes of beveled glass, retaining its ori...
Category
1890s Belgian Baroque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of English 19th Century Copper Three-Light Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English three-light copper lanterns from the 19th century with glass panels and verdigris patina. This pair of 19th-century English copper lanterns exudes a timeless charm,...
Category
19th Century English Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Large French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely large iron lantern, France, circa 1880-1900 . Very special type of lantern without a door. You can open the lantern by sliding the glass upwards.
Weathered.
H:50cm W:21cm D:2...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900
By Paris Studio
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau stained-glass lantern, France, 1890-1900. Stained-glass and iron. Hammered cathedral glass. Full height: 36.2"(92cm) can be shortened, Diameter: 14"(35.4cm). Deliv...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Painted Wood & Glass Lantern, Sweden, circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Painted wood & glass lantern
Sweden, circa 1860
Simple, handmade lantern with original period paint.
Measures: 7.5”w x 7.5”d x 12.5”h x 16”h ( w/ handle)
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern. The lantern is modeled off an antechamber lantern still situated in the Palais de Versail...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and amazing colors Victorian pendant light for the perfect ambiance.
If you are looking for a rare, beautiful and all handcraf...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere designed by Carlo Scarpa, 1940. Excellent original condition.
One E27 Light bulb 60 Watt.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Large English Georgian Copper & Lead Glazed Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1830
Large English Georgian copper & lead glazed lantern
Measures: W45 x D45 x H93 cm.
Category
1820s English Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Lead
Large English Brass Lantern c1930
Located in Southampton, GB
Huge brass lanterns , 6 sided with glazed bottom panels .
These were originally hung either side of an amazing house in Wales , we also have a pair was hung either side of the porch...
Category
1930s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Napoleon IIIrd Period Lantern with Stars, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Napoleon III period lantern in patinated bronze with gold highlights and crystal. The central shaft, in the shape of a globe engraved with stars, is surrounded by three bands...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Pair Of English Brass Lanterns c1930
Located in Southampton, GB
Huge pair of brass lanterns , 6 sided with glazed bottom panels .
These were originally hung either side of an amazing house in Wales , we also have another that was hung in the porc...
Category
1930s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Gothic Revival Standard Lantern
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful quality Gothic Revival standard lantern with traces of original gilding and paint. The body has a nice barley twist design sitting on a scrolling base. Decorated with a w...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Lantern
The domed top with six female masks attached with floral swags, above a long shaped body leading to a finished bottom with fruit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Gilt Bronze Regency Style Hall Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Gilt Bronze Regency Style Hall Lantern. Gilt bronze cage with curved glass panels, one panel opens up for changing light bulbs....
Category
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Large English Victorian Pagoda Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large copper and glazed Victorian exterior lantern, with the finest original verdigris surface.
Sheet and formed copper structure of typical form with a unusual pagoda finial, a l...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Tole and Glass French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and glass French lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass paneled sides. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with g...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Tin
French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained Glass lantern. This beautiful six window lantern is centered around the bottom finial of a spiraling Wrought Iron ring. Above the finial is an array of pressed scrolled Iron which expands upwards to the frame of the cage. The base of the cage is decorated with Iron oak leaves and twisted pointed daggers attached to each bar of the cage. The six Iron panels around each window contain scrolling movements and twisted bands that hold the beautiful glass within. Each glass window is decorated with a circular central emerald stained glass reserve with an outer ring of ruby stained glass...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Marine Lantern With Metal Stamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Marine Lantern
Metal Stamp "C. Wigglesworth Maker"
Category
19th Century Antique Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique Louis XVI / English Georgian Style Lanterns with Crystal Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) metal lanterns with hexogonal form with ball finials and crystal glass pendants in the English Georgian / French Louis XVI style. With one electr...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass shade with four-light.
Measures:
Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm
H...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
END OF THE 19th CENTURY IRON LANTERN HOLDER
Located in Firenze, FI
Characteristic and elegant hand-forged iron lantern holder. Its structure allows you to raise or lower the lantern as needed. The arm is rotatable, decorated with splendid vegetal ra...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Aesthetic Seven-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal Aesthetic seven-light chandelier
France, circa 1880
Perfectly working and ready to be hung.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Tall Art Deco Bronze Torchiere Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of superb tall Art Deco bronze wall torchieres sconces or wall lanterns richly decorated with fine details from a mansion in South of France, 1930s. The wall torchieres had bee...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian gilt bronze six-light chandelier.
Measures: Diameter 75 cm.
Height 90 cm.
Six E27 bulbs.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a boat with red and blue fresnel glass lenses. Embossed brass makers tag from Tiebout of New York. With oil burner. Vented top and carry handle American Circa 1933
...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Solid Brass Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of meticulously polished and lacqured marine lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn New York. Fitted with beautiful blue and red lenses. Vented tops with carry ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
English Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper and brass ships lanterns by English maker. Red and green glass lenses. Original oil burners. Meticulously polished and lacqured. Vented tops with brass carry handles....
Category
1930s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Red and Blue Lens Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Old pair of boat lanterns with fresnel lenses, steel cases, protective brass bars and carry rings, heavy little things, great bookcase accents.
Weight: 1.78 lbs.
Overall Dimensions:...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Bow Lantern from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice polished and lacquered boat lantern with blue and red lenses, vented top with heart shape holes. Carry handles. American, Circa 1930
Weight: 1.75 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 10"...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Brass Lantern Lamp for Chase USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite brass lantern style table lamp for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The Art Deco lamp features a cylindrical cone shaped glass with a brass base and cap with handle. This particular lamp ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Russian Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Magnificent Large Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze, cranberry glass and cut crystal multi light lantern chandeliers of exquisite craftsmanship. Each unusual lantern is embellished with a fine Russian cranberry glass bell...
Category
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th century French large copper and glass street lantern
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french large copper and glass lantern, circa 1880.
Here we offer a great opportunity to make a light for inside or into a garden feature. Copper dome top standing on to...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper
19th C English Oversized Etched Glass Lantern Shade
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
19th C English oversized 8 sided coloured etched glass lantern shade
Provenance: Lord Montague - Beaulieu Estate Hampshire
sku 925
Measures: W30 x D30 x H110 cm.
Category
1890s English Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Brass
19th Century Spanish Gothic Style Wrought Iron Portico Lantern.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Spanish Gothic Style Wrought Iron Portico Lantern.
Antique hand forged iron Gothic style hanging lantern from Spain circa 1890. It i...
Category
19th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Elegant French 1930's lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unusual lantern, it is quite different , to have light inside and outside, it is made of brass, so it could be by the beach or a lake
Category
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Near Pair of Antique H. Luchaire French Wall Sconces or Lanterns Electrified
Located in Chicago, IL
H. Luchaire & Company 27 rue Erand, Paris in the 12th district began business in 1720. Without a specific way to date the lantern, or wall sconce as the manufacturer referred to them...
Category
1860s French Country Antique Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Copper, Brass
Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Fine chandelier by Ercole Barovier centred by a precious Murano glass cup. Design of pure elegance. All the high quality glasses are in perfect condition.
One light bulb E 27.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of late 19th century copper Venetian lamps on poles
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of late 19th century copper venetian lamps on poles circa 1890.
Hexangonal in shape with original glass. Later converted to electric. Beautifully pressed and pierced metalwork...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Tin
Large Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships cabin lanterns by Davey of London. Exceptionally large examples from Davey with three beveled glass windows, hinged doors, v...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Metal Hexagonal Lantern, 2nd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shaped brass upper supports in the shape of a parasol supporting a metal frame of six sides, each with an individual glass panel, the bottom of the frame with brass feet
Category
1830s Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Hall Lantern With Original Stained Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th Century brass hall lantern with original stained glass panels.
The lamp has one socket for incandescent lamp with screw base or E27 type LEDs. It is possible to install this f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Bradley & Hubbard Kerosine Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Antique Bradley & Hubbard oil kerosene lamp from 1885-1894, Model "Perfection", B&H engraved on the base. The lamp is of old brass and very ornate cast iron old-gold-gilded and beaut...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Brass
pair of old big street lamps, procession lamps in lacquered wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
pair of ancient lamps, lamps without poles, carved in solid wood, then lacquered and painted, were used for processions or for use inside a church of the ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Poplar
Elegant 1930's brass lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1930's Brass lantern, the patina is so much nicer in person
Category
1930s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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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