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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1930s
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier
Located in New York, NY
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier
Item # 7950
Sunburst top with a spiral glass shade.
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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
Bronze Lantern with Hand Beveled Crystal Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze lantern with hand beveled crystal panels. 3 lights
Dimensions: Height 28" diameter 13"
CW2575.
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine acorn shaped lantern. The top support issuing four chains that end on the main pierced gallery ornated with gilt bronze flames. The four main ribs separate the frosted gl...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
L116 Small Venetian Wrought Iron Lantern with Red Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Handmade wrought iron lantern with a single light. wrought Iron has been hammered into ribbons and curled to make the shell of the lantern. Red glass panels. Slight irregularity of s...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Rare Oriental Style Chinese Pagoda Shape Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant or Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, early 1900s Arts and Crafts light fixture.
This antique and extraordinary pendant is another one of our recent, great fin...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Small Antique Venetian Murano Pendant, Glass Mouth Blown into Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
One of the smallest ever, Venetian mouth blown glass pendants.
This adorable and antique Venetian pendant light is one of the smallest of its kind that we ever had the pleasure of o...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal, Wrought Iron
Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Fire Painted Opaline Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, colorful and very stylish light fixture from early 1900's Amsterdam.
This rare and highly stylish lantern was made in early twentieth century Amsterdam. The vibrant colors of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Stunning Antique Hallway or Stairwell Pendant w. Four Bronze Ram Head Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly stylish, gilt bronze and glass entry hall fixture.
In the earliest days of electric lighting, designers worked closely together with artists & artisans and together they created some of the most beautiful light fixtures made in the history of mankind. For creating these 'works of lighting art' they used some of the most expensive materials and some of the most expensive methods. One of the reasons why such very expensive light fixtures could be made, was, because the potential buyers were mostly people who lived in the largest and most expensive of homes. This gilt bronze and cut glass pendant would have been made for an entry hall with a high ceiling and it would be mounted in the centre of a ceiling rose. The unique combination of gilt bronze ornaments and a stunning cut glass shade, makes this antique pendant an absolute joy to own and look at. This handsome and completely original antique pendant, has rams heads and guirlandes all around the shade, a crown-like gallery on top and leafs and a bronze pineapple underneath. All these antique style elements symbolize something, but with regards to this hallway pendant we particularly like the symbolic meaning of the pineapple, because to many Europeans in the new world they symbolized friendship and hospitality. So much so that families would hang pineapples outside their homes to perfume the entryway and make it welcoming to guests. This striking antique pendant too is wired for safe and immediate usage the world over.
If you like the rarity, quality, beauty and the deeper meaning of this antique hallway...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A Fine Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern, curved & cut glass panels.
3 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 9 1/2"
CW5360
Category
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 37 1/2" Diameter 14"
CW5325
Category
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant with original antique glasses and original old opaline stones vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Green-Painted French Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Green-painted French glass paneled iron lantern circa 1900-1930. Newly wired with a drop-cluster of three candelabra lights. Includes chain and a canopy (listed measurements do not i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
French Louis XIV Style Wrought Iron 4-Light Lantern, 1st quarter 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from a central ring the top with four scroll supports each with applied metal leaves, the body 4 sided with ball feet, retaining original 4-light cluster, standard wiring inc...
Category
1920s French Louis XIV Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Petite Pair of French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern Lights This is a lovely pair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Petite Pair of French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern Lights
This is a lovely pair, each lamp has 4 sides and a rectangular shape, this very attractive pair give a bright light when li...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Hall Lantern In Bronze And Brass, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Louis XVI Style Hall Lantern In Bronze And Brass, 1900s
Category
Early 1900s Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Antique Bronze Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique bronze lantern, sourced from Soane, London. This impressive light fitting is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this lantern is of a grand scale and exquisite desig...
Category
Early 20th Century English Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Elevate Your Space with a Large 19.7Ø Antique Chunky Stained Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare inlaid 'chunky glass' light fixture from the early 1900s.
This handcrafted, chunky stained glass light fixture is the perfect blend of artistry and functionality. With early 20...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wire
Pair Edwardian Veteran car P&H Rear Lamps
By T. Powell
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Edwardian Veteran car Rear Lamps
By POWELL & HANMER Ltd Birmingham No515
both in very good original condition , cases with no dents.
inset burners sitting on inner springs all ...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Handsome Hexagonal Brass Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome hexagonal brass lantern with glass panels having six lights.
Category
1920s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Lantern Pendant Antique in Bronze With Etched Glass Panels, France, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Amazing gilded bronze antique hall lantern with one lamp surrounded by sectional convex tapering glass panels and held within a foliated scrolling framework with decorative central p...
Category
1920s French Baroque Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Grand Entrance or Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A grand hanging entrance or hall lantern in patinated iron of octagonal form with four large tapering sides and four chamfer corner sides, all with beveled glass, below a domed corni...
Category
1910s American American Classical Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Wall Lanterns
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, Gothic style pentagonal wall lights with brackets.
This early 20th century pair of marked brackets with pentagonal lanterns is all handcrafted, completely original and in very good condition. The natural wear has made this Medieval Style pair of light fixtures look even more ancient and authentic. Since finding Gothic fixtures of this quality and originality is getting ever harder, we were over the moon to find a pair that is this good. The trefoil style elements at the top of each of the Gothic church window-like sides and all of the original rivets are just some of the wonderful features that too make these works of lighting art so authentic and desirable. These lights even come with the original cathedral glass...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Magnificent Antique Arts & Crafts Brass & Art Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Larger than normal Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with unique art glass.
If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall, stairwell or...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Lanterns From The Middlesex Hospital, London W1
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of English copper, brass and wrought iron lanterns.
Recovered from the portico of the The Middlesex Hospital on Goodge Street, London W1 when it was demolished to make...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Pair of Milk Glass Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920′s milk glass English lanterns with neoclassic motif on glass, patinated copper fitters
Measures:
Diameter: 17"
Drop : 22"
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Glass
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
Early 20th Century Huge Holophane Blondel Stiletto Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
The largest of the Holophane lighting range, two sections of prismatic glass sit within its original brass ring, brass chains and decorative chandelier three way ceiling hook.
The ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
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
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre Branches in Bloom Perfume Burning Night Ligh
Located in New York, NY
Argy-Rousseau's near-unique ability to gracefully soften the starkness of Art Deco design without ever sacrificing the strength of the design is on full display in this remarkable, p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Belle Epoque Brass and Crystal 6-Light Lantern, Turkey, Circa:1910
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unique lantern was probably hand made in Turkey prior to World War 1. The fixture is constructed of hand-cast brass with hand-cut lead crystal. The base has 6 indirect lights th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Early 20th Cent. 4-Light Speckled Glass Wall Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sizable, 4-light, wall lantern from the early 20th century. With a freshly powder-coated finial, scroll arm, and backplate. Newly rewired with brass candle covers. The seeded gl...
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful pendant with clear glass shade and patinated brass mounting. Denmark, circa. 1911.
The provenance of this lamp is from the railway station in...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Period Jugendstil Brass Glass Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind Art Nouveau period brass and cut glass four-light chandelier, France, 1900-1910. Richly elaborate gilt brass with wonderful detailing and green glass panels adorning eac...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Moroccan Brass Lantern or Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique Moroccan hanging light fixture hand crafted in perforated brass in classic form featuring stained glass floral designs.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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 Copper & Opaline Glass Railway Station Lantern ~ NOS
Located in Downham Market, GB
A unused copper railway wall lantern.
A wonderful thing which I felt very fortunate to come by, manufactured by V & R Blakemore of Birmingham who manufactured guns, locks & lanterns ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Brass Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Superb pair of ships port and starboard lanterns. Meticulously polished and lacquered. With makers badges "Hurricane tested, Wilcox Crittenden, Middletown Connecticut. Hinged doors. ...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome polished cooper ships lantern by Davey of London. With brass stern badge, lens bezel, makers badge and carry handle. Fitted with original burner. M...
Category
1920s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
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
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
Large Reclaimed Bronze Wall Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique solid bronze wall lantern dating to the early 20th century, suitable for indoor or outdoor use. This lantern is beautifully styled with its weathered bronze creating an un...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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 Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century boat lantern with three thick bullseye lenses of clear, red, and blue glass. Dutch made, early twentieth century. Top quality relic. With original burner. Hin...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Brass and White Glass Hanging Oil Lamp, now electrified, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A light and simple lantern with it's original milk glass and brass accents, once an oil lamp with adjustable wick and now electrified with a single socket, the oil reservoir with a r...
Category
Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Bow Lantern from a Small Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Port and starboard solid brass boat lantern from George Carpenter of Chicago. Curved red and green lenses. With original burner. Meticulously polished and lacqured. Several very smal...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique French bronze lantern with etched glass
Located in Worthing, GB
A beautiful French lantern with etched glass, chain and ceiling rose.
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Brass and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
Small brass and Glass lantern with etched glass cylinder and three light cluster. Early 20th Century, Eastern European. Completely restored with a light antique brass finish, rewired...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech American Colonial Lanterns
Materials
Brass
An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns
Located in Benington, Herts
An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns Executed in Gilt Brass
French - Circa 1900
These fine wall lanterns ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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
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
French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern.
Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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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