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19th Century Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Italian Giltwood Lantern is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and charm.
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Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian carved and giltwood lantern. Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy.
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Italian Giltwood Hall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Surmounted by a scrolling corona, Hexagonal cage with beveled glass panels ending in a pendant final.
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Florentine Carved Giltwood Hanging Lantern
Located in Kent, Dover
A Florentine carved giltwood tapering hanging lantern in the Baroque manner, each corner supported by figures, with an acorn finial and cupula domed canopy. The interior painted blue.
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A Very Large Monumental Giltwood Dome Lantern – Italy, Late 19th Century
Located in Wijnegem, BE
Monumental Giltwood Dome Lantern – Italy, Late 19th Century Exceptional monumental giltwood dome lantern from Italy, late 19th century, retaining its original gilding.
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Pair of Italian 18th Century Tuscan St. Giltwood Lanterns, circa 1750
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and large scale pair of Italian 18th century Tuscan St. giltwood hurricane lanterns, circa 1750.
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22 Karat Single Giltwood Carved Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
22k Giltwood Italian-Style Carved Lantern (not antique). 2 available.
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Painted and Giltwood Six Sided Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted and giltwood six-sided lantern. Three lights.
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Palatial 19th Century Northern Italian Carved Gilt Wood Baroque Style Lantern
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive giltwood hall lantern formerly hung in a turn of the century Pittsburgh steel baron's mansion. In the Baroque style it features winged chimera, and accommod...
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Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved Wood Original Gilding Over 250-Years Old
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved over 250-Years Ago and remarkably does not appear to have ever been restored, only electrified a very long time ago. We had this Antique hand-carv...
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Italian Venetian Rococo Carved Painted Gilt Wood 3-Light Hall Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Italian Venetian Rococo carved painted parcel gilt wooden hall lantern.
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely Italian 18th century Baroque st. giltwood lantern.
Wood, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood and glass lantern.
Glass, Giltwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. giltwood lanterns.
Glass, Giltwood
Italian Early 19th Century Venetian St. Patinated and Giltwood Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding Italian early 19th century Venetian st. patinated and giltwood lantern.
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Antique Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces, Carved Lantern Design
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved painted and giltwood five-panel one-light wall sconces formed as flush mounted half lanterns; recently rewired.
Giltwood, Glass
Italian 18th Century Venetian Giltwood, and Gilt Metal Lantern Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and very unique Italian 18th century Venetian st. mecca, gilt metal, and wrought iron lantern. The lantern is centered by a charming richly carved floral finial below th...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair XL Italian Gilt Wood Lamps Architectural Lighting Lantern
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair large pair of Italian giltwood tall lamps or lanterns Almost like a very elegant pair of street lamps, these stands in at over 8 feet tall (261 CM) They are hand carved and the ...
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Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Lanterns
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Italian giltwood lanterns with three sides. These lanterns have three glass panels all bracketed tie foliate decoration, 19th century.
Italian Baroque Giltwood Lantern
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian Baroque giltwood lantern with three sides.
Italian Baroque Giltwood Lantern
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian Baroque giltwood lantern with three sides.
Italian Carved Giltwood Single Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian carved giltwood and polychrome single light antique hall lantern, the shaped glass panels held within an ornate scrolling giltwood framework with a single intern...
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19th Century Giltwood Italian Lantern
Located in Natchez, MS
19th century giltwood and glass paneled Italian lantern. We re wired our fixtures and all come with canopy and chain.
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Venetian Giltwood Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waisted hexagonal shades having pierced domed cover with finals, raised on poles.
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AN ITALIAN BAROQUE GILTWOOD LANTERN (medium)
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
Four hand-carved scrolls with fine detail and baroque proportions support a rectangular frame of tapering supports; one side with hinged door, all sides set with 19th Century window ...
Pair of XL Italian Giltwood Lamps Architectural Lighting Lantern
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Pair large pair of Italian giltwood tall lamps or lanterns Almost like a very elegant pair of street lamps, these stands in at over 8 feet tall (261 cm).
Custom Italian Style Lantern Composed of Wood and Iron
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful, custom Italian style lantern composed of old elements. Polychromed wood, iron and old glass cylinder create the foundation of this one-of-a-kind fixture.
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Gilt and Lacquered Floral Lantern
Located in Fossano, IT
A very fine gilt and lacquered metal and wood with a unique round glass. With three lights, Italy, circa 1940.
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1097 A pair of 19th century Italian Grand Torchieres
Located in Florida, FL
A Grand pair of Italian silver gilt 19th century Baroque style torchieres Boldly and richly carved on a grand scale, now wired for electricty.
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Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
an early 19th century Italian giltwood lantern
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19th Century Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Italian giltwood lantern that has been newly wired.
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Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Lanterns
Located in Wainscott, NY
Pair of 18th century Italian Giltwood Lanterns found in England The details of the lanterns reflects the period of fabrication.
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Northern Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the rolling hills of Northern Italy, this exquisite carved giltwood lantern once graced the loggia of a grand provincial villa near Lake Como.
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Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Genovese giltwood carved lantern. Currently wired for three lights.
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18th Century Italian Lantern Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
Attractive and nicely carved 18th century Italian giltwood lantern centerpiece. Having three sides with mirrored glass, winged putti busts at each corner, and exhibiting a lovely age...
Mirror, Giltwood
Blue Painted and Giltwood Italian Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Blue Painted and Giltwood Italian Lantern circa 1780-1819. Hand-carved three-sided Italian lantern with gilded decoration and glass paneled sides.
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Blue Painted and Giltwood Italian Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
Blue painted and giltwood Italian lantern circa 1780-1819. Hand-carved three-sided Italian lantern with gilded decoration and glass paneled sides.
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19th Century Giltwood Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved giltwood lantern.
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19th c. Giltwood Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Carved Giltwood Lantern
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Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood and glass lantern.
Glass, Giltwood
Hand Carved Giltwood Italian Lantern with floral and scroll design.
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved giltwood Italian with single downturned light. This sweet vintage fixture accommodates a standard medium-size (Edison) bulb. Includes chain and a canopy. It would be nice...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Carved Giltwood Three-Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring Classic, Italian elegance into your home with this large Rococo hand carved hall lantern.
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19c Italian Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
19c Italian gilded Lantern
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19th c. Giltwood Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gilded and Painted Venetian Lantern
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H 34 in W 12 in D 12 in
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Three-Light Lantern with Stained Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique wall hanging lantern was carved in Italy, circa 1750. The polygonal wood lantern features a carved crown at the pediment and a carved bouquet of acanthus leaves ...
Stained Glass, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Rococo Styled Giltwood Lanterns, Paint Highlights
Located in Nashville, TN
Probably mid-later 20th century, recent wiring. Bevelled glass panes with floral festoons, foliate scrolls. Some gilt paint loss to tops (probably from heat or sunlight). The visible...
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.)
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