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18th/19th Century Cranberry and Glass Lantern with Gilt Metal and Cut Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
A large cranberry glass and gilt metal lantern / chandelier composed of late 18th century and early 19th century parts. Having been in its current at least since 1969. Acquired from Denton-Grant, 1969. Christies - Collection of Anthony Hail...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Lanterns

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Blown Glass

18th/19th Century Cranberry and Glass Lantern with Gilt Metal and Cut Glass
18th/19th Century Cranberry and Glass Lantern with Gilt Metal and Cut Glass

18th/19th Century Cranberry and Glass Lantern with Gilt Metal and Cut Glass

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French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern. Its design is wonderful due to its simplicity, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern

H 9.26 in W 3.35 in D 3.55 in
Large French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1780-1850 with its beautiful original paint. Weathered.
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19th Century Antique Lanterns

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Iron

Large French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern
Large French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern

Large French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern

H 22.45 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style pear-shaped gilt bronze and diamond-cut-bent-glass lantern. The ovoid gilt bronze body with a single light, surmounted with three glass panels centered with a sunburst design. The scrolled gilt bronze body with scrolls, acanthus, rosettes and leaves, each panel crowned with gilt bronze bows and ribbons...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern
French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern

French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern

H 38 in Dm 20.5 in
French 19-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Molded Cut-Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19-20th century gilt-bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style hanging lantern. The top surmounted with a Royal Crown among leaves an acanthus, the bottle-shaped c...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

French 19-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Molded Cut-Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
French 19-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Molded Cut-Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

French 19-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Molded Cut-Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

H 31 in Dm 12.5 in
Large Italian Glass and Gilt Metal Geometric Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular Italian gilt metal geometric hanging lantern. Comes with extra-long (12 feet) custom chain.
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

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Metal

Large Italian Glass and Gilt Metal Geometric Hanging Lantern
Large Italian Glass and Gilt Metal Geometric Hanging Lantern

Large Italian Glass and Gilt Metal Geometric Hanging Lantern

H 42 in Dm 16 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Beaded Cut-Glass Basket Style Eight-Light Chandelier with a Floral and Fruits Center Rim and a Floral Canopy. Circa: P...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

H 42 in Dm 23.5 in
French 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Style Gilt-Metal & Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th century neoclassical Revival style gilt-metal and cut-glass prisms five-light chandelier. The classical style frame decorated with floral urns and surmoun...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Lanterns

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Metal

French 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Style Gilt-Metal & Cut-Glass Chandelier
French 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Style Gilt-Metal & Cut-Glass Chandelier

French 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Style Gilt-Metal & Cut-Glass Chandelier

H 39.5 in Dm 27.5 in
French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th-20th century neoclassical style gilt bronze and color-glass figural hanging lantern, the hexagonal shaped body with an orange glass paneling background, each panel centered with a gilt bronze Royal Crest depicting two-winged dragons above a Royal shield...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Lantern
French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Lantern

French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Lantern

H 44.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century

Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century

H 50.4 in Dm 25.6 in
Fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th century three-light gilt-bronze and cut-glass basket chandelier. The circular basket shaped banded gilt-bronze frame surmounted with three scroll...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze

Fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
Fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

Fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

H 31.5 in Dm 22 in
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze palatial eight light lantern The large and important frame designed with a crowned top with acanthus leaves and berries, the body surrounded by wreaths and garlands with flowers and foliage that are finished on both sides, the inside with eight tiered lights each with spiral arms. This unique bronze lantern is the largest and most important lantern...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern

H 54 in Dm 29.5 in
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cut-glass beaded Cascade ten-light chandelier with garlands and a crown top with a floral canopy, circa 1900, Paris. ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

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Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier

H 43.5 in Dm 18.25 in
Previously Available Items
Venetian Blown Glass Murano Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s Venetian glass lantern, cranberry and clear glass with iron frame. Measurements: Drop 15" (adjustable) Diameter 8".
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1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Venetian Blown Glass Murano Lantern
Venetian Blown Glass Murano Lantern

Venetian Blown Glass Murano Lantern

H 15 in Dm 8 in
Period Swedish or Russian Cranberry Glass Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19th century Swedish or Russian ruby glass chandelier or lantern -- Amphora shape with three neoclassical Bacchus masks and candle arms with acorn and laurel leaf finials i...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Lanterns

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Ormolu

Period Swedish or Russian Cranberry Glass Neoclassical Chandelier
Period Swedish or Russian Cranberry Glass Neoclassical Chandelier

Period Swedish or Russian Cranberry Glass Neoclassical Chandelier

H 36 in Dm 20 in
Seks-tre Geometric Pendant Light or Chandelier by Ole Panton for Lyfa, Danish
By Louis Poulsen, Ole Panton, Lyfa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Geometric pendant light named "Seks-tre" by Ole Panton, the younger brother of Verner Panton, for Lyfa Denmark 1960s. This interesting Danish Design purple coloured lamp has many ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

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Metal

Seks-tre Geometric Pendant Light or Chandelier by Ole Panton for Lyfa, Danish
Seks-tre Geometric Pendant Light or Chandelier by Ole Panton for Lyfa, Danish

Seks-tre Geometric Pendant Light or Chandelier by Ole Panton for Lyfa, Danish

H 9.85 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Late 19th Century Cranberry Globe Hall Lantern, English
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely, 19th century handblown cranberry globe hall lantern complete with smoke cap. Brass chain, candle holder and embossed brass band with griffi...
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Late 19th Century Cranberry Globe Hall Lantern, English
Late 19th Century Cranberry Globe Hall Lantern, English

Late 19th Century Cranberry Globe Hall Lantern, English

H 17 in Dm 8 in

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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