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Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV  Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV  Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture Recently Rewired And Comes With Chai...

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20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Alabaster Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Three Alabaster Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Three Alabaster Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three French, 1950s globe lanterns with nickel plated chains, four interior lights. Measurements: Diameter 15" Drop 24"

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1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Brass and Curved Glass Lanterns, ca. 1930s
Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Brass and Curved Glass Lanterns, ca. 1930s

Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Brass and Curved Glass Lanterns, ca. 1930s

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French cylindrical hanging lanterns by Maison Jansen, designed in the Louis XVI revival style and dating to the 1930s. The frames are constructed from solid brass, featuri...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Arts and Crafts Brass & Stained Glass Lantern
Arts and Crafts Brass & Stained Glass Lantern

Arts and Crafts Brass & Stained Glass Lantern

Located in Altrincham, GB

Arts and Crafts brass framed hanging lantern with leaded stained glass panels hanging from chain and rose - 7.5" x 7.5" x 9"h plus chain and rose - all lights and lamps have been rew...

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Original Josef Hoffmann Attributed Lantern Wiener Werkstaetten Style, Jugendstil
Original Josef Hoffmann Attributed Lantern Wiener Werkstaetten Style, Jugendstil

Original Josef Hoffmann Attributed Lantern Wiener Werkstaetten Style, Jugendstil

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful lantern in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann and the historical Wiener Werkstaette, hammered with typical ornaments of this period - Quadratlhoffmann - means the Hoffma...

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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Orb Lantern with Multi-Color Glass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Moroccan multi-color glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass colors in blue, green, lavender and amber with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp. Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust color finish, colorful multifaceted orb glass pendant. Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a Moorish pendant or Moroccan pendant indoor or outdoor. Has a small door to access the inside. Size: 11.5 in. height with hook x 8.5 in. diameter. 1960s-1970s disco ball...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilded Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier, Lantern
French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilded Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier, Lantern

French Art Nouveau Art Deco Gilded Amber Beaded Glass Fringe Chandelier, Lantern

Located in Coimbra, PT

Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau Art Deco gilded bronze lanterns and amber beaded glass straw fringe, 2 tiers. Measures: Depth 8.7 in /22 cm Width 8.7 in /22 cm Diagonal 12 in/ 3...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass
A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass

A Very Rare Early 20th Century Gilded Bronze Hall Lantern with Bevelled Glass

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare early 20th Century finely cast gilded bronze hall hanging lantern. This exceptional piece is after the Versailles model, of hexagonal and cage form with beautiful bevell...

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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames
Vintage Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames

Vintage Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful, practical size and great condition pair of Venetian, art glass pendants. If you are looking for a rare and stylish pair of Murano fixtures to grace your home then these h...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture Chandelier
Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture Chandelier

Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Form chinoiserie Lantern Fixture With 6 Candelabra Lights And This Beautiful Chandelier Is Decorated With Crystal Beads And Flowers Finished ...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Vintage French Wrought Iron and Tole Hanging Lantern, 20th C, H-57 inches
Large Vintage French Wrought Iron and Tole Hanging Lantern, 20th C, H-57 inches

Large Vintage French Wrought Iron and Tole Hanging Lantern, 20th C, H-57 inches

Located in Dallas, TX

Measuring 57 inches tall, this large French hanging lantern features a hexagonal form adorned with a series of scrolls, volutes, and acanthus leaves. The lantern, which dates to the ...

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Tin

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Brass Hall Lantern, Hammered Finish, UK, 1920, Rewired
Arts & Crafts Brass Hall Lantern, Hammered Finish, UK, 1920, Rewired

Arts & Crafts Brass Hall Lantern, Hammered Finish, UK, 1920, Rewired

Located in Lincoln, GB

Arts & Crafts Brass Hall Lantern, a four-sided fixture that seamlessly blends functionality with artistic design. Crafted from hammered brass, this lantern showcases a unique te...

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20th Century British Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Moorish Hanging Lantern, Clear Glass & Metal, Morocco
Moorish Hanging Lantern, Clear Glass & Metal, Morocco

Moorish Hanging Lantern, Clear Glass & Metal, Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan lantern in diamond shape with clear glass and metal. This Moorish light fixture is handcrafted by artisans in Morocco The metal is de...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wonderful design and cool looking midcentury ceiling lamp. The total height including chain and ceiling plate is:26" - 66 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Metal & Glass, Octagonal Design, 1970
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Metal & Glass, Octagonal Design, 1970

Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Metal & Glass, Octagonal Design, 1970

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern in octagonal shape adorned with hand-cut metal Moorish filigree designs. Hurricane candle lamp open metal work design with clear glass. There...

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1980s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890

Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890

Located in Lisse, NL

Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a collector of truly amazing antiques then this large and possibly unique lantern could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we have never seen a lantern of this design and with these details. Let alone one of this amazing size and beauty and the stunning patina makes this unique antique even more beautiful. It is getting ever harder to find all handcrafted antique fixtures of this age and because of the quality and quantity of the details we are convinced that this amazing specimen was originally made for an entrance of a large and impressive country house or mansion. The handcrafted, tiles roof and the brass finial at the bottom are some of the other stylish design elements. In our view this is the ideal antique light fixture / lantern for an porch or entry hall. All four glass panels too are in very good condition and both with the light switched on and off this former antique gas light...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal, Iron

French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish

French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three li...

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21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Painted Tole Lantern
Painted Tole Lantern

Painted Tole Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French painted tole lantern with 2 interior lights. Measurements: Height of body: 21" Present drop: 25.5" Widest point: 9.25" Depth: 6"

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1950s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Copper Lantern
Mid-20th Century Copper Lantern

Mid-20th Century Copper Lantern

Located in Chicago, IL

This mid-20th century hanging lantern light fixture is a stunning blend of rustic charm and architectural presence. Crafted from copper, it features eight glass-paneled sides, each w...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Art Deco Venini Reticello Murano Glass Sconces 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Venini Reticello Murano Glass Sconces 1940s

Pair of Art Deco Venini Reticello Murano Glass Sconces 1940s

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of amazing and rare Sconces with a precious hand blown "reticello " Murano glass cup with a delicate pure crystal cascade , by Venini, 1940. Three E 14 light bulbs. Timeless de...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair Of Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
Pair Of Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

Pair Of Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass & Brass Pendant Lights

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Pair of refurbished extra large, oversized vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant lights / lanterns by Glashütte Limburg. Made in the late 1960s throughout to the la...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcedntury Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s, Three Pendants Available
Italian Midcedntury Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s, Three Pendants Available

Italian Midcedntury Brass Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s, Three Pendants Available

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A very elegante Mid-Century hand-blown opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery Italy, circa 1950s. Large opaline glass ball with brass shade holder with pierced details for light projection, beautiful brass chain and canopy...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Zinc Lantern
19th Century French Zinc Lantern

19th Century French Zinc Lantern

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Late 19th Century French zinc lantern. With a decorative time worn patina. Circa 1890. Re-wired to UK standards. One of two available, priced individually.

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19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Zinc

Hand-Crafted Copper Lantern with Art Glass, Antique Style, USA, 1970
Hand-Crafted Copper Lantern with Art Glass, Antique Style, USA, 1970

Hand-Crafted Copper Lantern with Art Glass, Antique Style, USA, 1970

Located in Delray Beach, FL

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...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Gilt Lanterns with Glass Amethyst Flowers, Sold Individually
Pair of Gilt Lanterns with Glass Amethyst Flowers, Sold Individually

Pair of Gilt Lanterns with Glass Amethyst Flowers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940's French gilt metal lanterns with 4 interior lights, the body with amethyst coloured crystal flowers. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 27" Minimum...

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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern

Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Stunning design and amazing colors Victorian pendant light...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Antique French Neoclassical Brass Lantern Pendant w Frosted Glass c1910
Stunning Antique French Neoclassical Brass Lantern Pendant w Frosted Glass c1910

Stunning Antique French Neoclassical Brass Lantern Pendant w Frosted Glass c1910

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning French brass lantern from the 1910s brings timeless charm and warm, ambient light to any interior. A beautifully preserved antique French brass lantern pendant from the ear...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Wire

1940s Slag Glass Lantern
1940s Slag Glass Lantern

1940s Slag Glass Lantern

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s slag glass / metal lantern. Needs rewiring.

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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Clear Glass and Metal Moravian Star Shape Lantern Pendant
Moroccan Clear Glass and Metal Moravian Star Shape Lantern Pendant

Moroccan Clear Glass and Metal Moravian Star Shape Lantern Pendant

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan clear glass and metal framed Moravian star shape lantern A beautiful vintage geometric metal and glass star pendant. Multifaceted large star lantern with glass panels that f...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Murano Round Ambra / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000
Murano Round Ambra / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000

Murano Round Ambra / White Color Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Extraordinary ambra / white color for this Murano chandelier, a ambra color with a unique transparency. Its ambra and white color is really guessed for a different and original chand...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern, Hand-Crafted, Coastal Style, USA
Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern, Hand-Crafted, Coastal Style, USA

Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern, Hand-Crafted, Coastal Style, USA

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This is an exquisite, substantial vintage or antique style lantern, originally designed as a wall sconce and converted into a magnificent hanging pendant light/chandelier. This uni...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture
Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture

Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Lattice Pagoda Lantern Light Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Italian Large Gold Gilt Tole Open Lattice Form With Glass Inset Panels Hexagon Shaped, Having 4 Candelabra Light Center Cluster. Lantern Comes With Chain And Canopy Ready...

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Glass Globe Lantern
Vintage Glass Globe Lantern

Vintage Glass Globe Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French glass lantern with colored glass insets. Singe Edison bulb. Measurements: Drop:15" Diameter:13"

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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Wonderful Large Regency Iron Hand Decorated Seeded Glass Hanging Lantern Fixture
Wonderful Large Regency Iron Hand Decorated Seeded Glass Hanging Lantern Fixture

Wonderful Large Regency Iron Hand Decorated Seeded Glass Hanging Lantern Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Very Large Regency Style Hand Decorated Iron With Gold Gilt Decorations And Inset Seeded Glass Panels Hanging Lantern 8 Candelabra Light Fixture Accompanied By Chain And ...

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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Vintage Glass Orb Lantern Moorish Style Multi-Color
Moroccan Vintage Glass Orb Lantern Moorish Style Multi-Color

Moroccan Vintage Glass Orb Lantern Moorish Style Multi-Color

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted vintage Moroccan multi-color glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass colors in blue, green, lavender and amber with Moorish design circles put together...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Forget and  Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Forget and  Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s

Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Forget and Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s

Located in Verviers, BE

Forget pendant lamp. Materials:  gold painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Metal chain 30 cm and canopy. E27 socket And Rewiring AS SERVICE: We can adjust the lamp Height f...

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1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Four-Sides Brass and Bronze Vintage Hanging Lantern
Four-Sides Brass and Bronze Vintage Hanging Lantern

Four-Sides Brass and Bronze Vintage Hanging Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant hanging lantern made of solid brass and bronze four side of beveled glass with three 60/wall light .newly electrified and ready to use. One more is available on line.

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents, Mid-Century Modern
Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents, Mid-Century Modern

Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Barcelona, ES

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...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s
Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A Venini hand blown Murano glass "Filigrana" sphere pendant, Italy, 1950s, atributed to designer Carlo Scarpa. Brass mounted in conical shape showing its elegant and clean lines desi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Vintage Large Etched Lanterns, Sold Individually.
Set of 4 Vintage Large Etched Lanterns, Sold Individually.

Set of 4 Vintage Large Etched Lanterns, Sold Individually.

Located in New York, NY

A set of Anglo Indian etched lanterns. Sold and priced individually. Measurements: Glass size: Height:16" Diameter: 14" Total size with chain: Diameter: 16" (max. width) Present Dr...

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1950s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier
Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier

Murano Gold Bronze and Light Pink Color Midcentury Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

Excellent Murano chandelier from the 1980s, particular for its structure and the shape of its glass; three unique and very special colors. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Venetian Caged Lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s
Mid-century Venetian Caged Lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s

Mid-century Venetian Caged Lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-century Venetian caged lantern in blown Murano glass, 1940s Intact and in good condition. E37 bulb. Diameter 20 cm, height 35 cm (80 cm including the chain to the ceiling). Handc...

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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs
English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs

English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English brass lantern from circa 1920 with four lights, angel motifs and glass panels. Created in England circa 1920, this exquisite brass lantern exudes a blend of elegance and s...

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns – 13”H x 7”.5W x 7”.5D
Vintage Pair of Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns – 13”H x 7”.5W x 7”.5D

Vintage Pair of Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns – 13”H x 7”.5W x 7”.5D

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant pair of handcrafted solid brass wall lanterns, these fixtures offer a perfect blend of charm and rugged durability. The lanterns boast a nice verdigris (green copper) finish...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

A Rare French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern
A Rare French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern

A Rare French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass...

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Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze
French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze

French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three li...

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21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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.