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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Set of Sconces with Vintage Decoupage Rice Paper Walnut and Teak Wall Light
Located in Lomita, CA
This set of sconces is architectural in appearance with walnut and teakwood details. The pair offers form and function with a warm light source and loads of chic design. Each fixture...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Paper, Teak

Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in Italy and inspired by the work of Adolf Loos during the 1950s. This piece is fanta...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Two Italian Stained Glass Pendants
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian stained glass pendant lights. Price per item.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Gilt bronze lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze lantern with beveled glass panels and oak leaf garlands
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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Conical Shaped Pendant Lamp with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a rattan conical lampshade with spiral detailed bottom. It hangs from a chain with rattan links and it is topped by a wooden canopy. Reminiscences in designs of Franco Albini and Bonaccina. This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment. Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 37 cm diameterx 75 cm H The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 37 cm diameter x 22 cm H. We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Franco Albini Rattan Pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of French Maison Lunel Brass Opal Glass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of Maison Lunel wall lights France, 1950s. Elegant design in gilt brass with two crossing scrolled Lamp-arm with opaline glass shades. Both pieces in fine vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare opportunity- first we've seen. This a one time opportunity to acquire a rare pair (2) of "Panda and Bamboo" lighting lanterns. A rare themed pair of heavy quality, hand cast ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine big plump and old hand cast winged creature masterfully crafted in bronze into a realistic two part owl with fine wing, head, eye, ear, and feet details.  Gold gilt fi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Venetian Pendants, Mouth Blown Amber Glass in Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
These large size & marvelous shape mouth blown pendants / chandeliers are in near-mint condition. To give you a better idea of the unique size of this striking, frosted glass Murano pendant we have added image 3 where one is placed next to a very small Venetian pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Great Shape Venetian Mouth Blown Glass in Hand Knotted Metal Frame Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, rare design, midcentury made and great condition hallway or porch light fixture. This good size and very rare, elongated shape Venetian pendant is the only one of its kin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Monumental Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A magnificent modern crystal chandelier by Kinkeldey with 65 asymmetrically faceted crystals. Stunning size and quality ! Nine E14 and one E27 bulbs. Measures: Diameter 48 cm. He...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese outdoor cast iron garden lantern with gold finch and bamboo design. Round gold finch, bamboo, and pine tree motif outdoor patio or garden lantern....
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair Vintage Storybook Tudor Bungalow Porch Lights w/ Original Glass
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for the pair with a 3rd available at 1/2 pair price. One of our favorite 1920s - 30s vintage porch lights. Great European inspired styling that th...
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Mid-20th Century American Tudor Lanterns

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Aluminum

One of Two Italian Brass and Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian brass and Murano glass teardrop chandeliers. Measure: Diameter 52 cm. Height fixture 45 cm. Total heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier. Measures: Diameter:42 cm. Height fixture 42 cm. Total height with the chain:75 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Chandelier in Wrought Iron and Brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extraordinary decoratif chandelier, made of wrought-iron and brass, carrying leave-motifs and with three arms, each with a glass cap. The iron being stained black and the brass gui...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass, Copper

Italian Round Painted Iron Ceiling Light with One Centre Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian 1950s round painted iron ceiling light with one center light. Diameter 43 cm. Height 77 cm. Diameter glass 18 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Venetian Murano Pendant Light, Clear Glass Mouth Blown into Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size Venetian mouth blown glass pendant. This adorable, Italian pendant light is a one of a kind and it is the first that we ever had the plea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier. Diameter: 40 cm. Height: 65 cm. Total height with the chain: 100 cm. Four E14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

Japanese Rare Old Pair Tall Trellis Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome examples- first of this design we have seen. Fine quality with original rustic garden patina. A special and unique matching pair of tallest old "trellis" design lanter...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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.
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Plastic

Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier with Japanese Geisha in Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian 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 c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

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...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Composition

"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1980s
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling light with fabric fringes designed by Mariyo Yagi. Stamped Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi. Wear due to time and age. 
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pagoda Lanterns, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful metal pagoda lanterns. These are thin bronze with a beautiful patina finish. They are not electrified, but could easily be wired by your electrician or lamp workroo...
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1940s Chinese Other Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful old vintage gilt pheasant bird lantern and censer From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present. Japan, an att...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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 ...
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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Fosfato Mazzega 1946 linear chandelier
Located in Saint ouen, FR
FOSFATO LINEAR CHANDELIER 6 E14 bulbs DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS - Material : Murano glass Metal Textiles - Dimensions (in) : W 55.12 x D 7.09 x H 47.24 - Dimensions (cm) : W 140 x D 18 ...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Red Green Metal Kalmar Lanterns Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of metal lanterns was designed and made in Vienna circa 1960 by J.T.Kalmar. In the midcentury period the lighting firm Kalmar manufactured and designed the most innovative...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
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.  
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

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...
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1960s Belgian Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Lantern, 1950s
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...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Rose Gold Slag Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Italian pendant light made circa 1940s; it's a rose gold painted metal hexagon lantern with creamy pink and yellow slag glass panels giving an opal-pearlesque look when lit. It's...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Flower Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian flower chandelier. Diameter 50 cm. Height fixture 60 cm. Total height 70 cm. Five E14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Venini Pink and Ice Original Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa, 1955
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Venini Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa. Rare combination of light pink and Ice colored Murano glass. Ivory p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Pair of Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of midcentury Gaetano Sciolari clears glass rod modernist chandeliers with brass frame. Each with 20 E 14 light bulbs creates a fabulous light effect. Excellent vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Black Birdhouse Lantern w/ Amber Blown Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-20th century black metal birdhouse-shaped hanging lantern with a gothic feel. It is detailed with dimensional flowers and curls between the windows. The four windows are amber...
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Mid-20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century French Napoleon III Bronze and Glass Four-Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Light up your entryway with this elegant brass lantern fixture; crafted in France circa 1970, the tall round lantern is decorated with the four brass dividers decorated with foliage ...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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...
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1930s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Space Age White Vintage Plastic Bibendum Michelin Advertising Sign 1960s France
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage white Bibendum Michelin advertising sign from plastic 1960s France. The Michelin man lamp was made of white plastic and shows a yellow ribbon across its body with the black emblem Michelin. The Bibendum Michelin lamp was the mascot for many trucks. The ad sign...
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1960s French Space Age Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Small Neoclassical Style Bronze Lantern with Round Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lantern is made of bronze with round glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940 (Height doesn't include chain and canopy)
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

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Bronze, Brass

Pair of French 1940s Copper and Glass Lanterns with Verdigris Patina, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French octagonal copper lanterns from circa 1940 with foliage motifs and glass panels. Illuminate your home with the timeless charm of this pair of French octagonal copper ...
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Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

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...
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1930s English Vintage Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Large French Architectural Wall Lanterns
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large scale architectural wall lanterns with decorative wrought iron brackets. Newly painted green with opaque plexiglass panes. Rewired and in working condition. Circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Louis XVI Style Bronze Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze and etched glass lantern is crafted in the elegant Louis XVI style. The lantern features intricate bronze detailing and etched glass panels that create a beautiful play o...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant cup. One E27 light bulb suitab...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

1960s Large Bamboo Rattan Round Shaped Pendant Light with Woven Wicker Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and bamboo large pendant / hanging light. Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo rattan structure with vertical bars detailed with hand a tier of woven wicker at the top and at the bottom part. It has round dome shape and it hangs from a chain with round rattan links. Black iron detail ring and black canopy. This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a dining table, kitchen's table or any room with natural taste. It will add a fresh and modern accent to any ambiance. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment. It provides a charming light when lit. Newly wired with an E27 bulb holder. Overall Measures: 44 cm diameter x 106 cm H (including the chain and the canopy) Lampshade is: 44 cm diameter x 42 cm H (excluding the chain and the canopy). Rattan Pendant Light // Spanish Pendant Lamp // Ceiling Pendant Light // Woven Wicker Pendant
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Superb Quality Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Lanterns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Quality Pair of Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Lanterns These lovely lights have 5 flat smoked glass panels The lanterns have a tripple candle sconce which gives a bright l...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lanterns

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Brass

Bronze-Toned 3-Light Copper Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A geometric copper lantern with a bronzed finish, plexiglass windows, and 3 candelabra lights held inside by a turned-style stem; topped with a cap and handle. With new candle cover...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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...
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1960s English Vintage Lanterns

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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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