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French Brass and Beveled Clear Glass Hexagonal Hanging Lantern, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
adorable antique single-light pendant lantern features a hexagonal brass and metal frame with a round
Category
1920s French Neoclassical Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Tole Gilt Nine-Light Lantern Chandelier Porcelain Flowers Bagues Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
porcelain dish. This enchanting pagoda lantern style fixture draped with porcelain flowers and dressed with
Category
1920s French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of English 19th Century Tole Pagoda Wall-Lantern with Chinoiserie
Located in Berlin, DE
A Pair of green and gilt tole wall lanterns decorated with beautifully painted gilded Chinoiserie
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Polychrome Wrought Iron
Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
ancient looking Gothic antique light fixture then this hallway lantern could be flying your way soon. With
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Wrought Iron
Cathedral Glass Wall Lanterns
Located in Lisse, NL
of marked brackets with pentagonal lanterns is all handcrafted, completely original and in very good
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Large Gothic Revival Medieval Wrought Iron Porch or Hallway Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, hexagonal Gothic light lantern.
If you are a collector of rare and ancient
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Wall Mountable Carriage Lantern Hook with Handle and Lever for Easy Access 1890s
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall mountable carriage lantern hook with handle and lever for easy access.
This decorative
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Antique
Good Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron
Cathedral Glass Lantern 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Regency Century Dodecagon Pendant Light Lantern Tin Glass Toleware
Located in Lowestoft, GB
exterior gas lantern from the early 19th century. The tin work has its original blue/grey paint, and
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Globe Lantern Lamp by Muller Frères
By Muller Frères
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant Art Deco Muller Frères globe lamp. The lamp shade gallery and chain are made of metal
Category
1910s French Art Deco Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
All Original Arts
Crafts Lantern Shape Pendant with Opalescent Blue Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
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Maximum height x diameter: 23 x 10.25 inches.
Height lantern only: 12.5 inches.
We have a passion for the
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
20th Century Pair of Parisian Hanging Lanterns, French Art Deco Iron Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage French Art Deco pair of monumental wrought iron hanging lanterns made of hand
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Good Size Wrought Iron
Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialties, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Good Size Wrought Iron
Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
antique light fixtures as one of our specialties, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair Early 19th C Regency Dodecagon Pendants Lights Lantern Tin Glass Toleware
Located in Lowestoft, GB
been part of a much larger exterior gas lantern from the early 19th century. The tin work has its
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Gilt Palm Tree Hollywood Recency Frosted Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of French gilt palm tree Hollywood Regency frosted glass lantern with cone-shaped
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Unique Shape, Antique White Alabaster Pendant / Lantern, Mint Condition c.1910
Located in Lisse, NL
in the USA as well. Thanks to the metal hook inside the height adjustable canopy, mounting this light
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
Extra Large Brass and Wrought Iron Lantern / Pendant with Cathedral Glass, 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
and sold a few lanterns of this large size and beauty. The natural wear has created a patina that you
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Italian Art Nouveau
Art Deco Murano Amber
Clear Glass Chandelier or Lantern
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano amber crystals chandelier in a radial pattern with a very sparkling effect typical of Hollywood style and glamour.
Measu...
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of American Turn of the Century Wall Lanterns with Etched Glass, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American Turn of the Century wall lanterns from circa 1900 with etched glass panels
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Art Deco American Style Soft Green Glass Pendant Lantern w. Hand Knotted Tassel
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and rare lantern-like pendant.
This rare combination-of-styles, Anglo American
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble Hercules Clock by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, Clocks, ceiling and wall
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Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Metal Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Metal Lantern wired American
21''h x 9''d
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19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Lovely Pair of Petite Italian Painted Metal Lanterns circa 1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely Pair of Petite Italian Painted Metal Lanterns circa 1840, overlapping leaf motif at the top
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century French Metal Lantern (needs to be wired)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th Century French Metal Lantern (needs to be wired)
18.5''h x 8.5''d
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19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Impressive Gilt Metal "Lantern" Chandelier
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
decorative hand-cut metal bows, flowers, and leaves surround the "lantern". 6 electrified arms
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19th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Eight American Punched Metal Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Old punched sheet metal (Tin?) lanterns with various geometric designs, each with Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns
One Moroccan style metal lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
A rusted Moroccan style lantern for candles.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Metal Lantern, Italy, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Three-side lantern, patinated metal decorated with cut metal flowers and leaves.
Italian work
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
A petite blackened hammered metal lantern
Located in New York, NY
AHL3379
A petite blackened hammered metal lantern with pebble glass.
Current
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Venetian Parcel-Gilt Metal Lantern Torchieres
Located in New York, NY
Enriched with intricate Hispano-Moresque geometric decoration. Originally used as gondola lanterns
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Metal Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six sided hand made metal lantern. Fluted top adornments and vents. Great patina to the metal.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns
$1,400
Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Metal lantern with green patina finish
Category
19th Century English Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$3,800
Italian 19th Century Painted Metal and Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large, 19th century painted metal lantern made in Italy. Square shape lantern with four
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Lanterns
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of metal lanterns with frosted glass.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
$1,850
Tole Painted Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late eighteenth century painted tole-metal lantern on a stand from Chateau Lascours in Provence
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Metal Lanterns
An large Italian "Crown" lantern.
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large mint green metal lantern, with original glass and polychrome, one door, new electricity
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Vintage Asian Boat Lantern
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
great looking old metal lantern with H&C Red Fabric which can be changed out
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Metal Lanterns
Collection of Old French Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming collection of old French metal lanterns. All sold separately for $145.00 each. Each
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Copper, Metal
Fine Arts and Crafts Bronzed Lantern
Located in London, GB
A fine arts and crafts metal lantern, with a puter and bronze finish. There is a single central
Category
1910s English Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large Metal Faux Bamboo Lantern
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large metal Faux bamboo lantern.
Victorian furniture takes inspiration from the reign of Queen
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Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Faux Bamboo
Huge Rococo Venetian Lantern in Gilded Metal, circa 1750
Located in Paris, FR
Huge opened case lantern, in gilded and colored metal with multiple decors of flowers and ribbons
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1750s Italian Rococo Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
ITALIAN GILT METAL AND IRON HALL LANTERN
Located in Natchez, MS
Late 19th c Gilt metal and iron hall lantern with glass panels and crown top
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Set of Three Metal and Mica Lanterns
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
patinated metal frame with Mica interiors and original canopy and chains
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of unique patinated metal and glass lanterns
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Irish Tôle, Brass and Silvered Metal Coach Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each square lantern with a molded silvered interior, one side of rectangular beveled glass, flanked
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19th Century Irish Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Candle lantern
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19th Century Swedish Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$650
Pair of Metal Tole and Wrought Iron Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of scrolled wrought iron three-lite lanterns with painted tole acanthus leaves applied.
Has
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Hall Lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
classic metal French hall lantern with a round finial at the bottom.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
$3,566
Table Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Metal and glass table lantern painted green.
Category
19th Century English Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$1,450
Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Hanging Lantern with Gilt Bronze Leaf Decoration on Top and Base. Continental. Early 20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
$2,250
French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th c. French lantern. Round hook at top. Reclaimed glass newly added. One panel opens to
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of 18th Century Italian Lanterns
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$3,500
Antique Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large scale antique lantern newly fitted with a three light cluster and re-wired
Category
19th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$3,800
Luminous Lantern
Located in Woodbury, CT
A handblown Bell Jar Lantern, originally used with candles, and the smoke bell from which the
Category
19th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Copper
$1,300
Tole Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century tole lantern.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$2,950
Pair of Small English 1920s-1930s Lanterns of Painted Metal
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of small English lanterns of painted grey metal with mounted leaf decoration.
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1920s British Antique Metal Lanterns
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Antique Metal Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique metal lanterns available for sale. The range of distinct antique metal lanterns — often made from metal, glass and iron — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique metal lanterns available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique metal lanterns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Arts and Crafts, Folk Art and Baroque antique metal lanterns are of considerable interest. Antique metal lanterns have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baccarat, The Protector Lamp
Lighting, Co. and Adams
Westlake Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Metal Lanterns?
Prices for antique metal lanterns start at $50 and top out at $39,500 with the average selling for $2,500.
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 Metal Lanterns
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To 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.
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