20th Century Lanterns

A set of etched glass lantern circa 1910 with criss cross pattern, three interior candelabra lights. Original smoke bell. Priced individually. Measures: 10" diameter, 23.5" drop.

Fine Italian ceiling light from the 1950-1960s. A large satin glass diffuser with a blue lacquered 'Saturn' shade suspended by brass hardware. Good original condition with partially ...

Spanish Mid-Century Modernist bell pendant lamp / lantern, woven wicker, rattan, 1960s This eye-catching suspension lamp features a handwoven wicker and rattan bell shaped shade wit...

Amazing mid-century round opaline glass and brass green lantern chandelier. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s. Th...

Pair of 1940s, English flush mounted light fixtures with milk glass insets. Could be mounted to hang from chain or rods. Sold Individually. ...

Set of fourteen midcentury Italian polished brass light fixtures, with an interior Edison light. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 9.25" Drop: 23.5"

Brass marine beacon by Russel Stoll. Heavy brass ships explosion proof marine beacon. The Fresnel glass lens is protected by a heavy brass cage that is fa...

Midcentury Italian lantern Italian design round white glass brass 1950s Stilnovo. 1 Light Bulb E27 Max 100 Watt.

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern shell art glass pendent cylinder chandelier Fitted with one Edison light that has been rewired and ready to enjoy.

A pair of circa 1950's French silvered metal and crystal pendant lanterns with four Edison interior lights. Measurements: Height of body: 37" Present drop: 48" Diameter: 17".

An English Arts and Crafts iron lantern in the style of the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft with flaming tendrils to the top and decorative scrollwork decoration. Retaining the origi...

Antic and authentic Studio, cinema or theater projector, vintage LITA from the 1950s. It is made of gunmetal with a typical fin. This projector has a...

This very nice lantern is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950

Brass masthead light by Lovell of Arlington NJ. Clear fresnel lens. Flat back. Vented top. Carry handle. Oil burner. Dent in top case. Dimensions: 25" H w/ handle x 11" W x...

3-1025 Folk Art hand made twig lantern. Take one 60 watt Edison based bulb Measures: Height to top of loop 16" Rewired supplied with 16" of metal chai...

A set of three circa 1950s Murano glass lanterns with a "water" pattern on the surface and single interior light. Sold individually. Measurements: Height of body 17" Diameter 12...

A circa 1920's French black and gilt neoclassic lantern with 3 lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 21" Current drop: 25" Diameter: 9".

Pair of large geometric glass and brass ceiling or wall flush mounts. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)

Add a touch of rustic bohemian charm to your home with this exquisite vintage punch-cut metal lantern. Featuring intricate geometric patterns and a domed top adorned with decorative ...

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...

Stilnovo suspension chandelier with three globes in amber hand blown glass, brass and enameled metal structure, Italy, 1960s. It takes ...

A circa 1950s blown Murano glass light fixture with crackled finish and one interior light. Measurements: Current drop 18" Minimum dro...

Suspension lamp in the Max Ingrand style, produced in Italy by Veca in the 1960s. Eight drops in thick glass with chromed metal structure. Measures: Height without chain, 25 cm.

Lantern ceiling lamp Italian midcentury Murano Art glass brass green clear, 1950. 1 light bulb E27 max 100 watt. Only glass cm. 40 x 22 diameter.

Infuse your space with old-world charm using this stunning vintage wrought iron lantern. Featuring a beautifully scalloped metal shade, in...

Wall sconces brass golden leves, midcentury (Lot of Two).  Brass and brass sheet *They are light pieces, little heavy. Brass and brass sheet (there...

Pair of circa 1940's French gilt metal lanterns with leaded glass insets. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 19" Diameter: 9.75".  

Vintage Rococo style white ceramic and glass hanging lantern, France, circa the 1970s. This adorable pendant light fixture features a white ceramic lantern and a beautiful canopy wit...

An elegant English bell jar lantern in polished nickel, dating to the mid-20th century and distinguished by its refined silhouette and understated classical details. The piece featur...

1950 engraved crystal lantern and gold brass parts Italian design. 1 light bulb E27 max 100 watt. Only crystall cm. 36 x 28 diameter.

Rare Stilnovo ceiling light or lantern with a long satin glass diffuser, bright red acrylic shade and brass hardware from the 1950s. Four origin...

Highly polished copper and brass trimmed ships lantern with glass lens, Brass "Stern" badge, burner with porcelain burner and reflector. Brass makers badge is engraved John Lilley an...

3-834 Antique Indian oversized hand crafted unique sculpture / candle lantern.  

A circa 1920s English leaded glass and bronze lantern with interior lights. Measurements: Diameter of body:12" Total diameter with hardware:1...

Set of 4, circa 1960's crackled glass Italian light fixtures. Measurements: Drop: 33" Diameter: 3.5"

Beautiful pair of wall lantern made of solid brass, exceptional quality workmanship, electrified with one 60/watt light each, seeded glass. Prot...

1930's Art Deco Era Italian Barovier&Toso Murano Art Glass Hanging Lantern Fixture. This piece is stunning and when lit even more amazing.

This beautiful and rare 4 lights lantern is made of gilt beaten wrought ironwith curved glasses. This is a French work. Circa 1940

Lantern pair of ceiling lamps Murano Mazzega design 1970s white transparent glass. 1 light bulb E27 max 80 watt each.

Att. to Anne Kjaersgaard - La Borne Original set of 4 ceramic candelsticks Circa 1970 Brutalist ceramic french design Original good condition Measures: Height : 13 cm...

Brass and cristal glass chandelier with tem arms. Height fixture:83 cm. Total height with the chain:112 cm. Diameter:60 cm. Ten E14 bulbs.

Lantern Murano Glass Brass Part Italian Design 1950s Pumpkin Seguso

A French circa 1920s wrought iron lantern with leaded glass insets. Measurements: Height 35" Width 15" square.

A brass and bevelled glass lantern Italy, Circa 1940 50 cm high by 20 cm wide by 20 cm depth Ceiling dome: 14 cm Chain: 26 cm

Quality handmade of solid copper art and craft hanging lantern with four 60 watt lights, four side art glass. Made in the US . Could be used in wet location and indoor.  

A magnificent French Gothic Revival outdoor lantern. The monumental size sconce with beautiful verdigris patina finish features a tall architectural iron cage body topped with an...

Solid brass ships masthead lantern. American made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Ol...

Circa 1950. We offer this big size Westinghouse bulb.

Pair of Italian, 1940s oversized light fixtures with interior lights. Silver plated foliage shaped bodies. 12 interior lights. Measures: 36" ...

An original 1950s French pendant light in golden brass and matte black enamel with 3 large matte white glass shades. Made by the famed light...

A most impressive size South Indian temple ornamental Nachiarkoil lamp (Annam lamp), consistenting of a series of diya oil lamps, four scrolled arms extend from a central turned colu...

A scrolled iron hand painted lantern. One internal light. Supplied with 2 feet of chain and canopy. Takes one 100 watt Edison based bulb.  

Round Lantern brass gold and murano glass Venini design 1950s.

1950's Stitched leather lantern by Jacques Adnet Burgundy leather

This antique brass automobile lantern was made by the Jos. Lucas Company of Birmingham England in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style. This ...

Mid-century Italian design ceiling lamp stilnovo glass and brass 1950s.

A circa 1920's Caldwell large gilt bronze lantern. Original finish, with 4 lights

A circa 1940's French gilt bronze lantern with interior lights

A set of three Italian etched glass lanterns with bronze fitting and three interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter 14" Min. drop 27".

Ship’s port and starboard bow lantern with wide shroud and vane. Rich red and green Fresnel lenses. Manufacturer’s name is embossed on the hinged rear door, “MFRD” by Perkins Marine ...