American Lanterns

Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 24". I...

The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in matte silver, bronze or black finish, and is wet rated...

Pair of American copper and brass hanging glass lanterns with circular bulbous vented finials, four sided glass panels, locking hinged door, and el...

Pair of mercury glass bell jar pendant, with embossed brass details. Made to order. Sold individually. Antique silver finish on glass may present variat...

Large dramatic pair of gilded Moroccan Modern pendant lights by Feldman Lighting in excellent condition with original and complete set of intact glass crystals. Large size. Lots of gilt, differing textures, shapes and curves. Corseted waist. Diamond shaped crystals are multidimensional and seem to change as you move about them. They cast colorful hues at night. Whimsical, sexy and romantic. Whether California Boho Chic, or full on Hollywood Regency, or a sexy eclectic room with a mix of those je ne sais quoi pieces guests always ask about, these two have you covered well. A mirrored background would be a splendid choice. So much detail. Each pendant has four staggered inner bulbs that distribute light output amongst all crystals. Three output settings alternate the number of bulbs that luminate at a time giving you the choice of 3 light combinations for your space. These Moroccan Style Pendants...

Early 20th Century copper nautical lantern with amber glass. Caged fixture with an open copper ring at the bottom, which unscrews to provide access to the light bulb. Cage is a darke...

Large Patinated Gothic Style Hexagonal Lantern, Rewired, Second Available Sold Individually USA, circa 1920s Standing 42-Inches tall, executed in patinated metal, with Holy C...

Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". I...

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...

An exceptional antique wrought iron lantern with painted steel applied foliage and mica panels. Three light cluster, recently rewired and reconditioned. Ready to install. Measuremen...

American brass and etched foliage glass globe hanging bell jar hall lantern with three decorative scrolled arms, grape vine motif, and finial bead wor...

Old brass nautical ship oil lantern lamp with blue-green glass lens. There are two switches on lamp, one to illuminate shade, and another to illuminat...

Harp lantern with single bulb, and original smoke bell. Amber glue chip glass. originally gas. American, C. 1860 completely restored with antique brass patin...

An elegant large ( 4 feet ) 1920's brass lantern, the patina is allot nicer in person, the glass is beveled , would look impressive in an entryway.

Pair of American copper and gas mounted wall lanterns with flanking vented finals, glass hinged doors, and decorative scrolled copper brackets. Pair of lanterns are fitted with inter...

Presented in as-found condition, and fully functional. A rare Paul Mayen design, wicker wrapped soft fiberglass lantern cylinder, in rocking wire cradle. This lamp was distributed by Nardin + Radoczy of NYC, and selected for the Fall 1951 MoMA Good Design...

Ruby red electrified oil lantern. Blown red glass globe. The canopy and details are an ornate stamped brass. The restoration included preserving the original pulley system...

This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Inside is an oil burner with wick and tank. Winged front door with Fresnel lens. Exceptional condition.

Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South William St., New York. Dioptric lens, patented August ...

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...

Originally gas, this lantern has it’s original beveled glass panels. Made of brass. The overall length is currently 41?. C. 1890 Dimensions: Height: 41 Width (Diameter): 9.

Presenting a lovely vintage gold and brass 4 light lantern from circa 1955. Lovely restored Moe Lighting Lantern from circa 1955. Made in the U.S.A. 4 bulb Lantern in full functional condition and sympathetically restored to its original beauty. The Lantern is gilt metal and brass and is covered in gold leaf. It has been recently re-gilted. The top finial of the lantern is beautifully cast with scrolling arms and handles. There are 5 glass panels edged in brass. The interior working bulb platform is on a tilt central column or lever that tilts with the movement of the lantern in the wind. Both the top and bottom parts of the lantern have a pierced gallery and the base has a removeable plate with a final to access the bulbs on the interior. The interior has a label hidden from view under the bulb base (see photos) confirming that the Lantern was made by Moe Light of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin a Division of Thomas Industries. This helps us date the piece as Moe Lighting was acquired by Thomas Industries in 1953. We are of the opinion that this piece date from the mid 1950’s. A beautiful addition to any home of style !! Thomas Industries was formed in a 1953 merger of two companies–a lighting fixture manufacturer and the maker of electrical spraying machines–both of which came into being in the late 1920s. The unlikely marriage of these two product lines was the cornerstone of what would become the company’s two core businesses: lighting fixtures and air compressors/pumps. The lighting fixture side of Thomas Industries traces its history back to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and two brothers: Henrik and Ole Moe. The Moe Brothers, together with a number of other entrepreneurs, owned the Moe-Bridges Co., a lighting fixture manufacturer formed in 1919. As a result of friction among the Moe-Bridges management, however, the Moe brothers were frozen out of the company in the late 1920s by the majority owners. Deciding to stay with the industry they knew, the Moes formed another lighting fixture company called Moe Brothers Manufacturing. Henrik’s two sons joined the business in the early 1930s, and in 1938, the company moved its operations from Milwaukee to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. While the Moe brothers were building their lighting fixture business, the Electric Sprayit Company–the forerunner to Thomas Industries’ compressor and pump division–was also testing its wings. In 1928, the Electric Sprayit Company was formed in Chicago “to manufacture, buy, and sell electrical spraying machines, blowers, air compressors, mechanical, and mercantile devices.” In a curious twist of fate, in 1934 the Electric Sprayit Company acquired Moe-Bridges, the company that had forced out the Moe brothers, and moved from Chicago into the Moe-Bridges plant in Milwaukee. In 1939, Electric Sprayit moved its operations again, this time to Sheboygan, Wisconsin. During World War II, both companies stopped making their standard product lines in order to produce materials for the war effort. At the close of the war, in 1946, Moe Brothers received a large contract from Sears to produce household pressure cookers. Although the company had not previously manufactured pressure cookers, the large stamping presses they had obtained for the war gave them the production capabilities for the job. The brothers planned to use sales revenues from the pressure cooker contract to return to the lighting fixture business. Unfortunately, Sears rescinded the company’s contract due to a product malfunction. In the aftermath of the contract loss, pressured by the bank to repay existing debt, the Moe brothers decided to sell the company. Moe Brothers was purchased in 1948 by a Louisville investment group headed by Lee Thomas. Thomas, the former president of Ekco Products in Chicago, had recently purchased a small saw business in Louisville and was looking for further investment opportunities. His new purchase was renamed Moe Light, and a national advertising campaign was launched to promote residential lighting fixtures. Two years later, Moe Light expanded by opening a new residential lighting factory in Kentucky and acquiring the Los Angeles-based Star...

Highly polished bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With vented top and carry ring. Fitted with three bullseye lenses of clear, red and blue. Fitted with a...

An elegant 1920's cast iron lantern, the patina and the color of the glass is so much nicer in person, sometimes I hate the flash, it can distort th...

Elegant pair of wall lantern made of solid brass, exceptional quality workmanship, electrified with one 60/watt light each, clear glass. Suitable for wet location, UL approved, up t...

Brass ships anchor lantern with a really rich port wine red fresnel lens by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Vented top and hoisting ring. Fitted with original ...

Highly polished and lacquered ship's masthead lantern by Perko. Fitted with a Fresnel lens. Mounted to a mahogany base with routed edge. Rewired for home use. Heavy carry handle. Exc...

Hand painted with Irises and Lilies. Originally gas, has been completely restored and rewired, ready to hang. Please inquire about shortening. American, C. 1870. Dimensions: Hei...

A beautiful and rare 1920's lantern, at the time of the picture shooting the light had his original 1920's wire, but we rewire all our lights and sconces, the patina is allot nicer i...

A groovy mid-20th century American terracotta lantern with the best green and yellow splatter glaze, a cylindrical raw silk shade, and a chunky wood...

This lantern could be restored or painted, however some people might prefer it all original, the patina is so much nicer in person, the flash of the camera take away the true color o...

Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens. Vented top and original hoisting ring. Mounting brac...

Superb ship's lantern by Lovell with a ruby red lens by Corning. Highest quality ship's lantern with a heavy hoisting handle, vented top, engraved top, thick Fresnel lens, protective...

Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish. Fitted with a compass by Ritchie of Boston. The binnacle is topped with a six sided skylight top. The base is so...

James de Wulf's playful rendition of one of nature's most curious animals: A solid brass pendant designed to mimic the mighty armadillo. The fixture is composed of brass "scales," f...

Elegant lantern made of hand crafted copper, quality workmanship, four sides of art glass, and one 60/watt light. Suitable for wet location, original canopy and chain is included. O...

U.S. Navy pair of “wing to wing’” bridge lanterns from the early twentieth century. They have been stripped of the military paint and meticulously polished and lacquered. The long va...

James de Wulf's playful rendition of one of nature's most curious animals: A solid brass chandelier designed to mimic the mighty armadillo. The fixture is composed of brass "scales...

A pair of wonderful and high quality 1960s American-made walnut stained pendant lamps. New wiring has been installed. No line-switch so must use an existing switch on your wall.

A sexy and rare large lucite light, the patina and the colors are so much nicer in person

Pair of American dome finial copper and brass decorative hanging paneled glass hall lanterns. Originally gas and have been electrified with single interior socket. Mid 19th century.

A contemporary brass and beveled glass hall or dining room lantern/chandelier with six rectangular beveled glass framed sides supported from the top to the canopy by six scrolling ar...

Ships brass lantern or lamp with clear glass shade. Possibly English, 19th. Century. Newly wired with a single standard size socket.

Set of Four American brass hanging bell jar lanterns with foliage etched glass, griffon scroll work, Greek key motif, interior three-light clusters, a...

A pair of vintage oak planters with glass panels and steel tops with handles. Great scale and presence.

The Chanteloup Lantern by David Duncan Lighting. This artisan crafted, six-sided hanging lantern has been designed in an elegant style. The Chanteloup Lantern features a geometric ga...

Vintage hanging lantern made of metal with three 60/watt light. Beveled glass on six sides, beautiful Greek key top decoration, and composition...

Pair of circa 1930s iron lanterns with leaded glass insets and interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum drop 16" Diameter 10.5".

Custom made lantern made of Cyprus wood, four greyish acrylic sides, with one 75/watt light Electrified and ready to use. Will look great on front cabin o...

Pair of American brass double stacked maritime beacons with carrying handles, makers stamps, original red and blue 360 degree Fresnel lenses, and mount...

We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might h...

A figured wood 'Varaflame' butane candlestick with chrome stem on a patinated steel base.

American brass glass dome hanging lantern with a centered circular sphere ring, fluted exterior border, hinged locking door revealing four-light interior cluster, and resting on four...

The lantern #7 comes from a collection of lanterns Lehrecke designed in 2002 with ten versions and a number of veneer options. The influence was traditional Japanese and has a contem...

The lantern #5 comes from a collection of lanterns Lehrecke designed in 2002 with ten versions and a number of veneer options. The influence was traditional Japanese and has a contemporary metal frame which the veneer shade slides over. The veneers are carefully collected from large logs so that the shades can be made in single flitches and the resulting glow coming through the shades is serene. Ten sizes of the lantern are all available from Chris Lehrecke in a variety of veneers (limited by the height of the lantern in some instances.) The #5 Lantern...

Gilt and carved wood pendant light with gothic styling, laminate backed ivory silk panels and center pull chain with wood finial. Single socket ill...

The lantern #6 comes from a collection of lanterns Lehrecke designed in 2002 with ten versions and a number of veneer options. The influence was traditional Japanese and has a contemporary metal frame which the veneer shade slides over. The veneers are carefully collected from large logs so that the shades can be made in single flitches and the resulting glow coming through the shades is serene. Ten sizes of the lantern are all available from Chris Lehrecke in a variety of veneers (limited by the height of the lantern in some instances.) The #6 Lantern...

A beautiful Gothic lantern, the patina of the wood is beautiful, the height of the light is with out the chain.