Skip to main content

Antique French Lantern

to
197
1,595
765
1,202
1,103
1,103
377
196
110
105
87
55
52
48
43
33
12
7
6
6
5
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
21
16
3
2
2
Sort By
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Louis XVI fine gold bronze hall lantern, circa 1880-1890. LAN070.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French lighting Pair of bronze lanterns Louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful pair of lanterns gilded bronze louis XV style ,by their shape they are rare ,elegant
Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hanging Candle Lantern
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern. The Lantern includes a
Category

1920s Mexican French Provincial Antique French Lantern

Materials

Brass

Large French Rocco Style Brass and Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Rocco Style Brass and Glass Lantern Hall Light A stylish Gilt Brass lantern, the
Category

1920s Rococo Revival Antique French Lantern

Materials

Blown Glass

Very Large Pair of Wrought Iron Lanterns, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Glorious pair of pagoda-shaped wrought iron wall lights. Can be used inside or out.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron

Grande French Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Lantern, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, large French bronze lantern was produced circa 1890 in the style of Louis XV. The
Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th-20th century neoclassical style gilt bronze and color-glass figural
Category

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Tall French Wrought Iron Lantern with Glass Panels and Scroll Detailing - 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large French iron lantern from circa 1900 showcases a graceful architectural form crafted from
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron

c1870s French Antique Rococo Louis XV Gilt Bronze Crystal Beaded Ceiling Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a spectacular Lantern Fixture. c1870 French Louis XV Rococo form Gilt Bronze Elaborate
Category

1870s French Rococo Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 19th-20th Century Belle ÉPoque Lantern, Attributed to Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque gilt bronze "Versailles" style four light hanging
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Superb Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent gilt bronze lantern with frosted glass panels. 7 lights. France, circa 1900
Category

Early 1900s French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Large French Louis XVI Style Bronze Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass square hanging hall lantern with vented circular dome, upper molded and beaded edge
Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique French Lantern

Materials

Brass

Antique Amber Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
French antique circa 1900 glass lantern with painted neoclassic figures. Measurements: Drop: 20
Category

Early 1900s French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Blown Glass

Monumental Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous gilt bronze lantern with cut & frosted glass panels. 7 lights. France, circa 1920
Category

1920s French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Crystal Lantern.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent and Imposing Gilt Bronze & Crystal Lantern (original gold). Great Quality. France
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Beveled Glass 3-Light Glass Lantern, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze and beveled glass 3-light glass lantern, circa 1890.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze neoclassic lantern with 12 lights with original finish
Category

1920s French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

1920 s French Louis XV style Bronze / Crystal Shade Ceiling Lantern Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Louis XV style Bronze Mounted Crystal Shade Ceiling Lantern. Attrib Baccarat.
Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Russian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent Russian giltwood lantern Dimensions: Height 102" diameter 48" CW3032.
Category

1890s French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Giltwood

PAIR 1920s French Regency style Gilt Bronze Crystal Beaded Lantern Attrib Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
PAIR French 1920's Regency style Gilt Bronze Crystal "Weave" Hanging Lantern. Heavy very high
Category

1920s French Regency Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

1920 s French Art Deco Carved Crystal "Forest Animals" Lighting Pendant/ Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Carved Crystal Ceiling Pendant/ Lantern. Featuring forest animals at play
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique French Lantern

Materials

Crystal

Large Brown and Beige Art Glass and Metal Hallway Lantern, France, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
France, features a rare design made of brown and beige art glass combined with metal. The lantern
Category

1920s French Arts and Crafts Antique French Lantern

Materials

Metal

19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal Beaded Bronze Frame Lantern Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal Beaded Bronze Framed Lantern Fixture
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

Materials

Crystal

French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Light Gray Painted Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Light gray painted iron lantern with gilded decoration, circa 1900, France.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Louis XV Bronze D Oré Curved Glass Chateau Lantern, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Bronze D'Oré & Curved Glass Chateau Lantern, Circa 1890.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze D Oré Curved Glass Lantern, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze D'Oré & Curved Glass Lantern, Circa 1890's.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Palatial French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze and panelled bevelled glass
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Vinatge Forged Iron Italian Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate any interior with this striking vintage wrought iron lantern, richly detailed with ornate
Category

1920s Italian French Provincial Antique French Lantern

Materials

Iron

French Tin and Silver Hand-Painted Pagoda Hanging Lantern, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French tin hand-painted silver pagoda hanging lantern with upper tiered ruby pear-shaped prisms and
Category

1850s French Louis Philippe Antique French Lantern

Materials

Tin, Silver Leaf

Antique Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique gilt bronze lantern featuring double curved, beveled and handcut crystal panels. Louis XV
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Painted Stained Glass Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
. Created in France circa 1870, the colorful lantern is decorated with four painted, stained glass panels
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Lantern

Materials

Iron

Antique French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern, Art Nouveau Style Two-Light Pendant
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern, Art Nouveau Style Two-Light Pendant, circa 1920. This
Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique French Lantern

Materials

Brass

c.1920 French Hand-Wrought Iron Lantern with Stained Glass All Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding Vintage French Hexagonal Hand-Wrought Metal Lantern with great Stained and Leaded Glass
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Glass Figural Seven-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
lantern. Beautifully cast, hand-chassed and hand-chiseled with the finest quality of French dore bronze
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Round Iron Lantern with Stained Glass Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in France circa 1870, this vibrant lantern features seven stained glass panels arranged in a round
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Lantern

Materials

Iron

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
Category

1920s French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Palatial and Massive Antique French Louis XVI Multi Light Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and monumental antique French Louis XVI multi-light gilt bronze lantern. The lantern is
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large French 1900s Iron Lanterns with Rippled Glass, Rewired for USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large-scale French iron lanterns, circa 1900, featuring beautifully hand-blown glass with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Iron

19thc French Louis XVI Bronze w/ Crystal Versaille Ceiling Lantern attr Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze "Versaille" Hanging Ceiling Fixture/ Chandelier. The bronze
Category

1880s French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Crystal "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Versailles" Lantern. France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 32 1
Category

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique French Lantern

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Brass and Hand-Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern - Three Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French brass and glass bell jar lantern dates to the 19th century and embodies the
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique French Lantern

Materials

Brass

Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but
Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique French Lantern

Materials

Steel, Iron

1950 Rope Lantern Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
serving to support the lantern on the lower part. The body of the lantern consists of a round rope stem
Category

1650s French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Rope

Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Lantern

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Epoque Period Ormolu and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and intricately detailed French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Epoque Period Ormolu
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XIV Style Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French Louis XIV style early 20th century gilt bronze and molded glass
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Gold Bronze w/ Cut Crystal Shade - Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc Antique French Gold Bronze with Cut Crystal Ceiling Lantern Fixture. Floral band
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style pear-shaped gilt bronze and diamond-cut-bent
Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large 19th/20th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Wrought Lanterns
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of French 19th/20th century Louis XVI patinated wrought-iron and glass lanterns
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron

1920 s French Art Deco Opaline Art Glass with Painted Parrot Panelled Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's French Art Deco Opaline Art Glass Ceiling Lantern Fixture with Painted Parrot Panels
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique French Lantern

Materials

Art Glass

French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French, 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Pair of Brass Carriage Lanterns with Eagles on the Top
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of lanterns made of brass decorated with eagles on the top with wide spread wings. Used in
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Brass

French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style single-light
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Bronze

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass
Category

Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique French Lantern

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French, late 19th century brass hall lantern, having swag and tassel decoration
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Lantern

Materials

Brass

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique French Lantern", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique French Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique French lantern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and bronze, every antique French lantern was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique French lantern — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique French lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique French lantern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baccarat, Holophane and Claude Lefebvre produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique French Lantern?

Prices for an antique French lantern start at $145 and top out at $135,000 with the average selling for $3,599.

Finding the Right Lanterns for You

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.

Questions About Antique French Lantern
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.