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Lanterns For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1950s
Circus Pendant Light By Corinna Warm For Warm Medium Black/Bronze In Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminum lamps are available in black or white with a luxurious bronze interior gently reflecting the light. The lamps work well individually or look lovely in clusters of different sizes and colors. Custom colors are available on request. Its Classic design allows for great versatility, suiting a wide variety of spaces, from private residences, retail, restaurants, hotels to workplaces. The design is created to compliment an interior rather than to create a bold statement within a space, resulting in its timeless and universal appeal. The original designer pendants by Corinna Warm for Warm are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Studio Warm...
Category

2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's crystal tea light hurricane lantern is made up of four nested pieces of handblown, hand-cut Swedish crystal. Used with a clear tea light candle, the flame moves ...
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2010s American Minimalist Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Grosvenor Hanging Lantern in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
"Grosvenor" hanging lantern, shown in polished nickel finish. Multiple quantities available. Custom finish and wiring available; contact us. This is a special order item; please allo...
Category

2010s English Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Small Black/Bronze In Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminum lamps are available in black or white with a bronze interior gently reflecting the light. The lamps work well individually or look lovely in clusters of different sizes and colors. Custom colors are available on request. Its Classic design allows for great versatility, suiting a wide variety of spaces, from private residences, retail, restaurants, hotels to workplaces. The design is created to compliment an interior rather than to create a bold statement within a space, resulting in its timeless and universal appeal. The original designer pendants by Corinna Warm are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Studio Warm...
Category

2010s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Inspired American Colonial Classic Exterior Arm Mount Lantern, Grey
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Inspired from a lantern from an old adobe, this lantern was created in homage to the old lantern and the history of the craft. Simple lines and the high pitched lid design make this ...
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2010s American American Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Influenced Top Cresting Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount, Grey
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Designed to pair with the historic Oreña Adobe in Santa Barbara, a Spanish influenced top cresting, sharp geometries and six-sided tapered shape. ...
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2010s American Spanish Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron Arm Mount Exterior Sconce Old World Finish Antique Glass
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This Heirloom Quality Lantern designed by Architect Anthony Grumbine features a classic tapered form, dramatic curved arm and star detailing, this large hexagonal fixture...
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2010s American Spanish Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist 1950s Italian Red Lantern, Milk Glass & Brass
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury pendant was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It features a red crinkle lacquered shade, a white milk glass striped lamp shade and brass hardwa...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Midcentury Pendant Light Made of Opal Glass, Brass & Metal, Italy 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This elegant pendant light, attributed to the renowned Italian design company Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern lighting design. Manufactured in the 1950s, it fe...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Charles Edwards Black Wall Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
A roofed, rectangular-shaped wall lantern in satin black lacquered metal by Charles Edwards. Holds a single candelabra light surrounded by clear, seeded glass windows. Handcrafted in...
Category

2010s Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Iron “Watneys” Pub Lantern A Great looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Iron “Watneys” Pub Lantern A Great looking piece, the lantern is larger than life, it would once have been hung outside of a Pub The Lamp is fully working, the side panels ha...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Italian single-light lantern from the 1950s. Brass frame and engraved glass.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful Italian single-light 1950s lantern with shaped clear glass panes, grounded at the edges and engraved with nice decorative geometric patterns. The lamp has a flared brass fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Otto Wagner Metro Stations Vienna Jugendstil Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernistic pendant-light. Important design for the underground lines of the Wiener Stadtbahn. There he combined visible structural details with contemporary elements of arts. The me...
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and fabric. Original shade. Height: 20.5"(52cm), Diameter : 15.35"(39cm). Delivered wired for your country (...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Pair of Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel port and starboard boat lanterns with blue and red fresnel lenses. The lenses are fitted to polished and lacquered brass frames. With makers badge from Perko. American...
Category

1950s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Murano hand-blown Bulicante glass lantern with brass frame. Italy, late 1950s.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Very distinctive and impressive Murano hand-blown glass one-light ceiling lantern from the 1950s! The lantern consists of a thick yellow/gold blown glass body with the particular Bu...
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1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Silk and Brass Pendant Wiener Werstaette 5th Avenue, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This marvellous pendant was designed for the New York branch of the historical Wiener Werkstaette. All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will ...
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte Lantern, Jugendstil, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This type of lamp was used by Josef Hoffmann in his best and puristic phase, two years before the founding of the historical Wiener Werkstaette for several houses: Hohe Warte Hennebe...
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Classic Port and Starboard Motor Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass boat lanterns with fresnel glass lenses. Rich blue and red in color. Circa 1950 Weight: 2 lbs Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 4 1/4"W x 4"D Made: America Mater...
Category

1950s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Art Nouveau Glass and Brass Pende, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very important early design by Josef Hoffmann. See figure: The Studio 1906, C14 Art Revival in Austria brass, crystal-glass, opaline-glass on the chain. Length custom-made All comp...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Azucena Glass Lantern, Italy Circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy Circa 1950 Massive pendant with opaline glass and brass hardware. Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. 15”dia x 34”h
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

RD15 6 Arms Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 6 Arms chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: W 138 x D 138 x H 165 Materials: Solid brass, hand blown glass globes Schwung is a German word, and loosely ...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 Vintage Brass Amber Glass
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A nice warm, unrestored, and unpolished piece of old world Scandinavian decor for your interior. A rare kerosene or oil table lamp, model L-47 designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jako...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Rare Outdoor or Garden Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three exceptional Mid-Century Modern outdoor or garden lights in a lovely combination of red, yellow, green, white and black colors. Manufactured by Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed in red, yellow, green and black lacquered metal and plexiglass shades. All lamps need E27 Edison screw fit bulbs, are with original wiring, in working condition and run both on 110/230 volt. Measurements: Two armed lamp...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Modern Art Deco Italian White Murano Glass Brass Lantern / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Unique contemporary Italian Art Deco design round pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted. This light fixture is composed of a handmade brass structure supporting overlapping Murano glass bands, the frosted crystal worked with bubbles in the glass and the textures create an interesting water illusion and undulation that multiplies the light reflections. Fitted with 6 standard Edison sockets. The height of the central pole can be shortened or lengthened to requirements. Height of the sole glass body: 23.5 inches. Can be accompanied with a gold amber lantern...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French, Octagonal Black Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in London, GB
This is a very large black-painted wrought iron French lantern circa 1950s. The lantern holds 4 light fittings accessible through one of the facet-mounted door. The lantern is highly...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Bell Pendant from Hotel Bristol Merano
Located in Hanover, MA
Original iridescent opaque white Murano glass bell-form campagna pendant light commissioned by Aldo Bennati, a Genoese shipping industrialist and owner of the Hotel Bauer...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Adolf Loos Jugendstil Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with opaline glass shade, different sizes, comes as well as a downlight Total drop custom made All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional char...
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann/ Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk/Brass Wall Lamp Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer Material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible as well available as single fixture - price is then half - is mis...
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Large Six Facet’s Bronze Lantern Louis XV Style, French
Located in London, GB
This splendid mid-century lantern pays homage to the Louis XV era, a period celebrated for its ornate design and lavish aesthetics. With its graceful curves, intricate detailing, and...
Category

1950s French Louis XV Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Lantern Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant lantern chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and paper. Original faux woven wicker paper shade. Height: 5"(38cm), Diameter : 16.5"(42cm). Delivere...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Cobalt Blue Murano Bubble Glass Cage Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
A Venetian wire cage lantern of blown bubble glass in the rare color of cobalt blue. Can be used indoor or outdoor. Single standard Edison screw cap bu...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wire

Paire d'appliques Arlus / Lunel 1955
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Paire d'appliques Françaises en laiton et opalines 1 paire blanche l'autre paire noire Verres sans le moindre défaut Laiton dans un état d'usure normal pour leur âge Le support en b...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color. Available also a pair. Chromed steel spherical frame, w...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Brass Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Pendant / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Price is per individual lantern, 1 is available now and ready to ship from NYC. Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design round lantern / chandelier, entirely handcrafted, customizable in...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

XL-Graben Cafe Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed this pendant for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna. he earlier has used this design for the Staekelberg, Knips and Zuckerkandl Mansion. We have also a version ...
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Hollis Semi Flush Aged Brass Lantern By Hudson Valley 3610-AGB
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Hudson Valley Hollis 4 light aged brass semi flush. New in box, never taken out of box.
Category

2010s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Old lacquered finish. With original burner and tank. Weight: 22 lbs. Overall Dimensi...
Category

1950s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Davey & Company English Brass Nautical Ship Lantern Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Full of nautical character, a vintage brass & glass Davey & Co ship's lantern that's been turned into a table lamp. Stamped Davey & Co. on top , London England.
Category

1950s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Banded Stone Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass by Siemon & Salazar - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Banded Amber Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Lanterna a parete rettangolare in ottone di grandi dimensioni
Located in Firenze, FI
Dal design molto minimal chic, la lanterna da parete rettangolare Novecento ha una forma semplice a parallelepipedo che la rende molto discreta e capace di integrarsi in progetti di ...
Category

2010s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Midcentury-Modern Brass and Clear Glass Octagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Midcentury-Modern brass and clear glass octagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1950s. This adorable and compact vintage single-light pendant lantern features an octagonal br...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Francesco Rota Suspension Lamp 'Canopy' 422 White by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Canopy' 422 designed by Francesco Rota in 2010. Suspension lamp giving indirect fluorescent light. Reflector and lampshade screen in lacquered metal white, or two-c...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Pink and Black Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four hand-blown Murano glass lanterns on brass structures. Each fixture features a beautiful pink glass globe with delicate stamped texture curving around the form. Black glas...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mercury glass bell jar pendant, with embossed brass details. Made to order. Sold individually. Antique silver finish on glass may present variat...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Brass

Set of French Bronze Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of circa 1950’s French bronze lanterns with 6 interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 30" Diameter: 18"
Category

1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Venetian Grey Blown Lantern By Seguso, UL Certified
Located in Westport, CT
A very beautiful large grey Venetian lantern composed of six seperately blown pieces. Tapered cylindrical body blown in a textured diamond shaped/ baloton pattern. Recently re wi...
Category

2010s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Blown Amber Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern. Measurements: Height: 22" (present drop) Diameter: 9"
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Wonderful Gilt Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for a hallway or a covered porch, this Classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lantern. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beaut...
Category

1950s Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Verdigris Lanterns, Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian verdigris painted metal lanterns with 3 lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Height of body: 22" Present drop: 27" ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive polished copper ships masthead lantern. Fitted with fresnel glass lens. Large vented top, heavy brass carry handle, door to rear. Sturdy...
Category

1950s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Adolf Loos Secession Jugendstil Glass and Brass Lantern Chandelier Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Sensational design at the begin of the modern architecture. An original photo with the model# 1446 could be found in the archive of Friedrich Otto Schmidt (FOS). Adolf Loos has had c...
Category

2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large French Wrought Iron lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French wrought iron lantern with beveled glass panels. Measurements: Height of body: 46" Minimumdrop: 49" Length/width: 28" Diagonal: 34"
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1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950’s Italian glass lantern with etched stars. Measurements: Drop: 20" Diameter: 10"
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1950s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Brutalist Concrete Candle Lantern, White
Located in Camp Meeker, CA
Cast concrete with semigloss finish. Fits a 3" diameter candle up to 6" tall. Candle not included. Small batches, with limited quantities available. Chris has recently shifte...
Category

2010s American Brutalist Lanterns

Materials

Concrete

1950s French Modern Pendant, Ribbed Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist French pendant from the 1950s. A slightly conical ribbed glass diffuser is framed by a black lacquered structure with brass details. The glass diffuser has a white casing o...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lucci Small Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Quenching a piece of molten crystal by submerging it in water creates an effect that looks like something only nature could produce. The cracked outer layer emits a unique pattern of...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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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