Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with clear Fresnel lens by George B.
Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns
Brass
Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with clear Fresnel lens by George B.
Brass
$2,395
Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bow lantern from a yacht. Marine lantern with three lenses, clear, port, and starboard.
Brass
Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel bow lantern from a boat. Fitted with red and green Fresnel lenses.
Brass
Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
Bronze
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel marine bow lantern with port and starboard fresnel lenses, brass cap.
Steel
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with makers label from Hopkins of 119 Chambers St New York. With Fresnel glass lens. No burner. Weight: 2 LBS Overall dimensions: 11” H x 6" L ...
Brass
Polished Steel Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel bow lantern from a boat with red and blue bullseye lenses to Signal port and starboard.
Steel
Bow Lantern from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice polished and lacquered boat lantern with blue and red lenses, vented top with heart shape holes. Carry handles. American, Circa 1930 Weight: 1.75 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 10"...
Brass
Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Art Deco period ships bow lantern with red and green lenses in a polished steel case that has been wired for home use.
Steel
Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality ships bow lantern with red and green Fresnel glass lenses.
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...
Brass
Solid Brass Three-Way Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass boat lantern with three bulls eye lenses, red, green and clear. Highly polished. Fitted with a fresh socket for home use. Hinged door to rear. Weight: 7 lbs Overal...
Brass
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice antique nautical boat lantern with clear convex main lens and red and green bullsey lenses. With oil tank, burner and wick inside. Vented top with carry loop. Hinged rear door...
Brass
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice antique nautical boat lantern with clear convex main lens and red and green bullseye lenses. With oil tank, burner and wick inside. Vented top with carry loop. Hinged rear doo...
Brass
Brass Bow Lantern by British Maker Seahorse
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished brass yacht lantern with clear masthead lens and res and green bullseye glass port and starboard lenses. Hinged door to rear that has a seahorse badge attached. Vente...
Brass
Polished Ship's Bow Lantern by Perko with Brass Top
Located in Norwell, MA
Perko boat lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's tag from Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York, “Perko.” Unit is newly electrified with low voltage LED bulb...
Brass
Antique Brass Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique Bow Lantern from a boat by an English maker. Fitted with clear, red, and blue lenses.
Brass
Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses.
Brass
Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses.
Brass
Boat Lantern with Red and Blue Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a yacht by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn New York.
Brass
Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel boat bow lantern. Glass Fresnel lens in red and green.
Steel
Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a boat with red and blue fresnel glass lenses.
Brass
$1,695
Brass Port & Starboard
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass port and starboard bow lantern from a boat. Very rare dual bullseye Fresnel lens design bow light in a highly polished solid brass case that is mounted to a mahogany base.
Brass
Bow Light Yacht Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
“Bow light” is engraved onto an applied badge soldered to the case.
Brass
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design around the bottom, fluted and filigree edges the top edge and ribbon bows highlight the...
Bronze
Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional Yacht lantern with large red, blue, and clear bullseye lenses. Highly polished and lacquered case. Vented top and carry rings. Hinged door to rear. Oil burner in place. T...
Brass
Wonderful Large Italian Painted Tole Glass Lantern Fixture Ribbons Bows Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Italian Hand Painted Tole With Seeded Panel Glass Lantern Fixture With Ribbons Bows & Flowers And Fitted With 6 Internal Candelabra Sockets Rewired With UL Ready To...
Metal
Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French ormolu gilt bronze bow, ribbon, tassel, swags and finials three-light lantern fixture.
Bronze
Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light lantern fixture adorned with bronze beaded swags and finished with a center medallion of a bow.
Bronze
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern 4 candelabra light fixture Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House New York City Wiri...
Bronze
$795
Brass Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Fitted with its original burner. Mounting flange on rear. Lantern is by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn New Yo...
Brass
Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered one hundred-year-old ship’s lantern with Fresnel glass lens, mounting flanges, hoop carry handle, etc. Maker’s name is Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, ...
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern. Offered is a stunning antique French Louis XVI style bronze lantern with curved opaline glass panels and a beautiful bow detail.
Bronze
$3,000Sale Price|55% Off
Bow Fronted Copper Wall Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Bow fronted copper wall lantern, UK, circa 1850.
Steel Ship's Lantern from the Bow of the Vessel
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel ship's masthead lantern with two Fresnel glass lenses. Brass mounting bracket and trim. Dimensions: 13 3/4''H x 7 3/4''W x 8 5/8''D Weight: 9 lbs. Made: America Ma...
Steel
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the lantern are fluted reed trim with cross bows around a curved glass panel accented w...
Bronze
Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the lantern are fluted reed trim with cross bows around a curved glass panel accented w...
Bronze
WM Porter and Sons Ships Lantern
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow boat lantern with markers badge from WM Porter and Sons, nineteenth century.
Brass
Zinc Dome Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A large architectural zinc dome top lantern with replacement bow glass panels having ball finials with four (4) interior lights.
Zinc
Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a small vessel with red and green Fresnel lenses, centre vane, hoisting handle, and etc.
Steel
Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with red, clear and blue colored lenses.
Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel port and starboard bow lantern from a boat. With brass bezels and cap.
Brass
Bow Lantern by Wilcox Crittendon
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow Lantern by Wilcox Crittendon fine ship's solid brass bow lantern with three Fresnel lenses of red, green and clear.
Solid Brass Nautical Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With vented top and carry ring.
Brass
Tricolor Meteorite Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Here is a solid copper ships bow lantern with ruby red port, clear masthead, lens with damage and green starboard lantern.
Copper
Matched Pair of Bow Lanterns by Perkins Marine
Located in Norwell, MA
Matched pair of ship's bow lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation with red and green lenses.
Solid Brass Ships Bow Lantern of Rare Design
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass meticulously polished and lacquered ship or boat bow lantern. Thick curved lens, protective brass header bar.
Brass
Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
Bronze
Ship Port and Starboard Bow Lantern with Wide Shroud and Vane
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship’s port and starboard bow lantern with wide shroud and vane. Rich red and green Fresnel lenses.
Brass
Solid Brass Perko Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished boat lantern with fresnel lens. Highly polished case. Vented top with carry ring "H-6-71 Perko" 3lbs. 12"Hx6"Wx5"Dia
Brass
Bow Lantern from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat lantern with steel case port and starboard fresnel lenses. Brass cap. Rewired for home use. 9" H x 5" W x 5" D. 2 lbs.
Steel
Quality Boat Bow Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality ships bow lantern with red and green fresnel glass lenses.
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...
Brass
Ships Bow Lantern of Copper and Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
This great nautical lantern is as good as they come. Brass trim includes hasp, handle, bezel, etc. The lantern is mounted on a section of ships grating creating an awesome display...
Copper
Triplex Marine Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow boat lantern by Triplex. With red and green Fresnel glass lenses and a patent date of April 1st 1913.
Brass
Robert Findlay Marine Lantern from Bow
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship or yacht bow lantern by maker Robert Findlay of New York.
Brass
Faux Bois Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots
Located in Westwood, NJ
Naturalistic faux bois Grotto form hexagonal five-light hall lantern with gilded bow knots, mid-20th century.
Metal
Naturalistic Faux Bois Form Hexagonal Lantern with Gilded Bow Knots
Located in Stamford, CT
Naturalistic form hexagonal lantern with gilded bow knots. Faux Bois tree forms make up the armature of the frame.
Iron
Wonderful French Ribbon Bow Gilt Bronze Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful petite lantern with curved glass sides and beautiful etched detail from the ribbon bows that accent the top to the filigree decorated arms of the three lights.
Bronze
Sold
H 29 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wonderful Italian Three-Light Painted Lantern Fixture Green Ribbons Bows Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful creamy white tole lantern decorated with ribbons, bows and flowers accented with green trim.
Metal
Sold
H 20 in Dm 9.5 in
Wonderful Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze readed x-pattern curved glass lantern neoclassical fixture having three candelabra lights inside, accompanied by chain canopy and mounting hardware.
Bronze
Sold
H 30 in W 14 in D 14 in
Elegant French Dore Bronze Four-Light Lantern With Bows & Swags Bent Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
This ornately French lantern is decorated with beautiful dore bronze décor of bows with pine cones, swags, ribbons and tassels draping all 4 panels of this circular lantern.
Bronze
Sold
H 36 in Dm 18 in
Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light lantern fixture adorned with bronze beaded swags and finished with a center medallion of a bow.
Bronze
Sold
H 44 in W 22 in D 22 in
Palace Size Impressive Bronze Dore Lantern 19th C. with Bows and Swags 4 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Large and exquisite lantern having 4 large cast acorn finials at the crest.
Bronze
Pair of Copper Bow Lights
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic pair of copper bow lights with Fresnel lenses, cornerback, rear door, carry handles, patent badges, hinged chimney tops and red and blue bulbs. Badges read: "Bow starb...
Port and Starboard Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Port and starboard bow light from a motor boat. Red and green Fresnel lens, carry handle, painted galvanized steel. Dimensions: 6" x 6".
Sold
H 19.75 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
By Perko Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of exceptionally large ship's lanterns by renowned Perko ship chandlers in Brooklyn, NY, circa 1910.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Solid Brass Boat Lantern from Bow
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered nautical boat lantern with red and blue Fresnel lenses. Mounted to a thick wood base with dark finish. Lantern has been wired for home use. Weight is 3 ...
Brass
French Ormolu Bronze Large Bow, Ribbon and Tassel -Four Light Lantern with Door
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful bows, ribbons and tassels drape around the sides of the 4 light chandelier.
Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 42 in W 39 in D 17 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This gilt schooner boat chandelier is beautifully detailed with a crystal beaded keel, crystal star accents and lantern on the bow. Crystal beads highlight the various lines to the t...
Crystal
Sold
H 38.5 in Dm 25 in
Early 1900s Carved Wood Chandelier from Brittany, France, "Sailors of St. Malo"
Located in Dallas, TX
The anchors are separated by well-done carvings of fishermen clad in trawler oilskins and bucket mariner’s caps holding a lantern held out over the ship’s bow (each lantern is a ligh...
Wood
Brass Bow Lantern, Heavy
Located in Norwell, MA
Heavy brass bow lantern with a clear Fresnel lens. Overall dimensions: 5.5" H x 5.5" W.
Mounted Marine Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass pleasure craft bow lantern with flagpole receptacle for pennant.
Brass Bow Lantern from Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered solid brass bow lantern with three bull’s-eye lenses. The lenses are for port, starboard and forward.
Brass
Brass Bow Lantern from Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass port and starboard boat lantern by Perko. The red port lantern has a vertical crack. Lantern is mounted to a wood base and is electrified for home display. Weight is 4 po...
Brass
Solid Brass Boat Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered boat lantern with glass port and starboard fresnel glass lenses, carry ring, wide shroud and vented chimney. Lantern has been wired for home display. Wi...
Brass
Brass Port and Starboard Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered bow boat lantern. With blue and red Fresnel glass lenses.
Brass
Brass Boat Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship or boat bow lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York.
Brass
Antique Italian Bow Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large bow glass lantern. Patinated brass and thick curved glass, Italy, circa 1930s.
Brass
Sold
H 34 in Dm 16.5 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Large Bow Ribbon Tassel Swag Four-Light Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French ormolu bronze large bow / ribbon / tassel swag four candelabra light lantern chandelier enclosed with curved bent glass and glass bottom, surrounded along the top ...
Bronze
Sold
H 12 in W 8.25 in D 5 in
An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns
Located in Benington, Herts
An Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Bow Fronted Wall Lanterns Executed in Gilt Brass French - Circa 1900 These fine wall lanterns feature two finely cast candle a...
Brass
Italian Tole Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Unusual polychrome Italian tole peinte hall lantern with bow knots, flowers and door.
Pair of Perko Yacht Chrome Plated Bow Running Lights, circa 1950
By Perko Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Perko chrome-plated bow running lights for a yacht, circa 1950. Very scarce chromed port and starboard lights with red and green Fresnel lens (respectively).
Chrome
Brass Bow Boat Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn New York. This lantern has been meticulously polished and lacquered to a very high standard. Also wired for home use and mounted to a thick mahogany...
Brass
Wonderful Large Bronze Three-Light Bow Tassle Hexagon Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful etched bronze hexagon shaped lantern, pendent or chandelier fixture with Greek key cutout design around the bottom, fluted edges filigree edges the top edge and ribbon bows...
Bronze
Sold
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Fine Pair Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lanterns. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beautiful etching around the bron...
Bronze
Wonderful French Bow Gilt Doré Bronze and Frosted Art Glass Chandelier Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful three-light gilt bronze floral and beautiful frosted glass chandelier lantern. The gilt bronze decorates the glass with draped floral and ribbon bows surrounding the chan...
Bronze
Fine Pair Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixtures Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant pair of doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the lanterns are fluted reed trim with cross bows around a curved glass panel a...
Bronze
$2,950
H 42 in Dm 18 in
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Curved Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French bronze Regency / Empire style curved glass panel lantern light fixture with 6 candelabra lights.
Bronze
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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