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Pair of Neoclassic Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 French neoclassic style bronze lanterns with original glass panels. Sold
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Petite Antique Gilt Bronze Lantern with Frosted Glass
Located in New York, NY
Petite antique gilt bronze lantern with frosted glass panels measuring 7.5 inches wide and deep and
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Large Black Tapered Lantern With Clear Glass Panels
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Substantial black-painted lantern with classic tapered sides and clear glass panels. Features a
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1920s French Antique French Lantern

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Metal

Early 20th Century Glass Brass Lantern
Located in Schoorl, NL
Lovely hand-blown cylinder glass piece with stretched bubbles fitted in a brass frame. We have two of the same features, only they do not have the exact same color. The other one is ...
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Glass

Early 20th Century Glass Brass Lantern
Located in Schoorl, NL
Lovely hand-blown cylinder glass piece with stretched bubbles fitted in a brass frame. We have two of the same features, only they do not have the exact same color. The other one is ...
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Glass

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Louis XVI style Lantern, profusely decorated with garlands of flowers
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful vintage copper lanterns - Ankerlicht - one big and one small piece. Vintage Ankerlicht
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Copper

Bronze "Versailles" Lantern with Beveled Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze "Versailles" lantern with beveled glass panels. 1-light France, circa 1920 Dimensions
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1920s French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Hexagonal Gilt Bronze Lantern with Hand Cut Panels.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Lantern in the Louis XIV Taste. Hand Cut Sunburst in Panels. 3 lights
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1920s French Louis XIV Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Wrought Iron Lantern with Leaded Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1920s wrought iron lantern with leaded glass insets. Measurements: Height 35
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Wrought Iron

Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color. The Lantern
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1920s Mexican French Provincial Antique French Lantern

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Brass

Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Red Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Red Color. The Lantern
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1920s Mexican French Provincial Antique French Lantern

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Brass

Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color. The Lantern
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1920s Mexican French Provincial Antique French Lantern

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Brass

One Pair of Lime Painted Gothic Lanterns
Located in Washington, DC
One pair of very unusual pine lime painted wooden gothic lanterns glass to either side and the
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique French Lantern

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Glass, Wood

Bronze Lantern with Hand Beveled Crystal Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze lantern with hand beveled crystal panels. 3 lights Dimensions: Height 28" diameter 13
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Early 20th Century French Other Antique French Lantern

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Crystal, Bronze

Large Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Very large hand-wrought Iron Louis XV style lantern with a two-tier gilded iron twelve-light
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19th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Iron

Antique Baroque Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Baroque style glass and gilt bronze lantern French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 82cm
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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Lantern

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Ormolu

Wrought-iron lantern with scrolls and foliage, 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This three-sided lantern, richly decorated with scrolls and foliage, was made in the 19th century
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Wrought Iron

A Pair of Art Deco French Hanging Lanterns This is a lovely pair of hall lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Art Deco French Hanging Lanterns This is a lovely pair of hall lights, they have 4 flat
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1920s Art Deco Antique French Lantern

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Brass

Pair of Monumental Antique Copper Street Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of large-scale antique copper lanterns, likely early 20th century, salvaged from
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Lantern

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Copper

Versaiiles Style Lantern in Gilt Bronze and Crystal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine Versailles style small lantern, of gilt bronze and crystal
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Early 1900s French Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style glass and gilt bronze lantern, French, late 19th century Measures
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

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Ormolu, Bronze

Louis Philippe Brass Bell Form Hall Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
With eagle suspended clasping a ring and chain that suspends the glass jar suspended on three chains, the top gilt brass rim with fauns blowing horns in merriment.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Lantern

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Glass

palatial lantern in bronze and glass louis XVI style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent palatial lantern louis XVI style in gilded bronze ,four arm hanging lantern lamp
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1910s French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Rome, IT
A Louis XV style gilt bronze hexagonal hall lantern with three lights.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

19th Century Large Lantern in Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
Large ormolu lantern with polylobed mounts decorated with palmettes, acanthus leaves and foliated
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Large Carved Giltwood Lantern from a Gilded Age Mansion.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Giltwood Square Shaped Lantern featuring a center dome and four shields flanked by
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

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Glass, Giltwood

Fine and Elegant Hexagonal Lantern Featuring Handcut Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant bronze hexagonal lantern featuring handcut glass panels, France, circa 1920. 3
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1920s French Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six-Light Street Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six Light Street Lantern Of Hexagonal form with winged
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

A Large Gilt Bronze and Glass Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Late 19th/Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern After the
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Marine Signal Lantern by Charles Picard
Located in Norwell, MA
Marine and railway signal lantern by Noted French maker. The embossed makers badge reads
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1850s European Antique French Lantern

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Brass, Copper, Iron

Antique Fine Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique fine gold bronze hall lantern, circa 1890-1910. LAN127.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

19th Century Brass Lantern in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
A good hall lantern in the Louis XVI Manner. Of circular form, the frame in patinated bronze
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Brass Hall Lantern With Original Stained Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th Century brass hall lantern with original stained glass panels. The lamp has one socket for
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19th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Brass

Fine Quality Antique Louis XVI Style Four-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Large, antique lantern with faceted crystal pendants and four electrified candles with faux wax
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

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Brass

Impressive Belle Époque Lantern in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
An Important Lantern In the Louis XV Manner Constructed in gilt bronze, the ovoid body composed
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

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Crystal, Ormolu

Large Entrance Hall Lantern from Château Léoube in Bormes
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental 5-light ormolu entrance hall lantern beautifully designed in Louis XV style. The
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cylindrical Four-Light Lantern
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cylindrical Four-Light Lantern. This lantern is of cylindrical
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern The large and important
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Antique Brass and Blown Glass Hall Lantern, circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique brass and blown glass hall lantern, Circa 1920. A very handsome fixture with nice lines
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Brass

A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Lantern The domed top with six female masks attached
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Bronze, Ormolu

Italian Neoclassic Painted Tole Hexagonal Lantern, first quarter 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
this unique lantern, early 20th century but possibly earlier, retains its original beveled glass
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique French Lantern

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Metal, Tin

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Lantern Hexagonal shaped with wonderful etched
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Bronze, Ormolu

Classic Design Antique Bronze D ore Lantern, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Nice design elements on this classic lantern.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Very Large Napoleon III Period Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern French, late 19th century
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique French Lantern

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Lanterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine pair of late 19th century gilt bronze five-light lanterns. The lanterns of octagonal form
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Lantern, Hexagonal Design, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A small Louis XVI style gilt bronze lantern modelled after the Versailles Model. Of hexagonal
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Lantern as Palace of Versailles Model
Located in Marseille, FR
Beautiful lantern gilded bronze Napoleon III period faceted glass beveled. Superb quality and
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Large Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern, 1870s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and elegant 19th Century Louis XV style hall lantern. Striking French design from the
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Italian Baroque Style 19th Century Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
been newly rewired for the US. Search terms: antique French hanging lantern, antique Swedish lantern.
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique French Lantern

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Iron

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
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Fine Gilt Bronze Lantern with Handcut and Beveled Curved Crystal Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze lantern with handcut and beveled curved crystal panels. 4 lights Dimensions
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1920s French Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Rippled Glass Gothic Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Rippled Glass Gothic Lantern The bronze top with
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Monumental Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Light Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Monumental Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twelve Light Lantern Long, oval form with
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Crystal, Bronze

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern After the Versailles
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Late 19th Century Silver Gilt and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine late 19th century silver gilt and glass ‘Versailles’ hall lantern After the Versailles
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Lantern

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Gilt-Metal and Glass "Versailles" Style Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French early 20th century gilt-metal paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style hanging twin-light
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Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique French Lantern

Materials

Metal

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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.