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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Italy, 1960.
Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Wonderful French Gilt Reverse Painted Mirrored Beaded Baguès Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gold gilt chandelier in the manner of Baguès, from the iconic 1920s period. This stunning piece has 6 reverse painted mirrored panels...
Category
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Pendant Chandelier, Brass Opaline Glass Sciolari Style, Italy, 1960s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury Italian brass chandelier. Sciolari or Sciolari style
We cannot say who the manufacturer was, since it does not have any brand, but it could be Sciolari or similar.
M...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Opaline Glass
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina.
More photos available upon request.
Measures: Diameter 80 cm.
Height 80 cm.
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Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Venin style Murano chandelier.
Unusual Italian midcentury Murano glass chandelier inspired by Venin. This vintage Murano glass chandelier is comprised of unusual oval shaped textured blown glass tubes suspended from a chrome frame. This Hollywood Regency Murano chandelier...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large Italian Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier or hanging lamp with opaline cased green glass shade and green glass straws
Measures:
Diameter 20 inches / 50 cm
Height 36 inc...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Set of 1960s Three Large Ball Hanging Lights in White Plastic
Located in London, GB
A set of 1960s three large adjustable ball hanging lights in white plastic with metal top fixings.
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Plastic
Gilt Wrought Iron Chinoiserie Style Chandelier with Glass Geisha
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier with scrolled arms and leaves and unusual frosted crystal candleholders and central figure in the form of a Japanese geisha, circa 1920.
Total height with the cha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique Solid Brass 5 Light Hall Lantern, circa 1920-1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique solid brass 5 light hall lantern, circa 1920-1930.
Category
Early 20th Century European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass...
Category
Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Lanterns
Materials
Wrought 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
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
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
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
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
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
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo lantern by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and paper. Original faux woven wicker paper shade. Height: 23.5"(60cm), Diameter : 10.2"(26cm). Delivered wired for your...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage Composite Stone Yukimi Pagoda Lantern, 1960s
Located in South Salem, NY
This vintage 1960s composite stone Japanese garden lantern exudes tranquility and elegance in the Yukimi style. Its serene presence is enhanced by a base adorned with remnants of gre...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Composition
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
"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1980s
By Mariyo Yagi, Sirrah
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling light with fabric fringes designed by Mariyo Yagi. Stamped Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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
Antique French Hanging Copper Lantern Converted from Oil to Electricity
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Copper Lantern, old enough to have been originally lite by kerosene. The Antique French Copper Lantern, has been converted...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mid 20th Century Brass Louis XVI Style Hallway Lantern Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A brass lantern lamp in Louis XVI style. Decorated with with ribbons and bows. Inside a glass shade with cut star pattern. Inside there is space for 3 lamp fittings for E14 lamp bulb...
Category
1960s Belgian Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Venini Art Deco Murano Grass Elegant Lantern Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier with essential design and great elegance attributed to Gio Ponti.
Centered by an amazing hand blown cup with one E 27 light bulb.
A rear b...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
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
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
Italian Modern Multicolored Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Multicolored Glass Lantern. Stunning Italian multicolored glass sphere lantern of green, blue and turquoise applied glass. Newly wired fo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
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
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
French Mid Century Spun Cage Milk Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1601 French milk glass cylinder caged in brass cage
Single light bulb 100 watt Edison based bulb.
Category
1960s American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
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
Large English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large etched glass lantern with criss cross pattern. Being wired with a cluster of 4 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Glass size: 15" diameter, 18" height
Total size with chain s...
Category
1960s English Vintage 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
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
Pair of Large English Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1960's foliage/floral etched glass lanterns with a cluster of 6 candelabra lights. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Glass size: 18" diameter, 23" height
Total...
Category
1960s English 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 French Midcentury Lantern Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1589 French midcentury lantern wall sconces with glass shades with swirly black lines.
Rewired
60 watt Edison bulb.
Category
1960s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass and Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful solid brass lantern or pendant lamp made in the style of the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1960-1970, Rome, Italy. The fabulous of vintage light takes three E14 ...
Category
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved painted and giltwood five-panel one-light wall sconces formed as flush mounted half lanterns; recently rewired.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
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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