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Pair of 19c Metal Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare French pair of metal lanterns. Lovely image at top depicting castle in iron.
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare metal lantern.
France, 18th century. Weathered.
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18th Century French Folk Art Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Complete unique metal lantern, France, circa 1850-1900.
Beautiful weathered.
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French, 19th Century, Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare metal lantern, France, 19th century. Weathered. Glass once replaced.
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old large metal lantern with window glass made out of horn
France, circa 1850. Weathered but
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19th Century French Other Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large metal lantern with a great colour.
Weathered but these imperfections help
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large 19th c. French Metal Lantern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 19th c. French Metal Lantern
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19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Large French 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare large metal lantern. Glass of later date. France, 19th century. Weathered and
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large French 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large metal lantern with a silvered mirror and curved faceted glass. Exceptional and rare
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Complete unique pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Beautiful weathered but good
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered.
Measurement here below of the
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
Measurement here below of the
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( glass once
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( glass once
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( glass once
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Green Painted Metal Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a beautiful French metal lantern that is painted green. Currently it is not US wired, ask
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered.
Measures: H:28-37cm W:12-14cm D
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs
Measures: H:32
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
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Beautiful and rare metal lantern, France, 18th century. Weathered.
We hope you have enjoyed this
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18th Century French Folk Art Antique Metal Lanterns
Early 20th Century Spanish Gilded Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare metal lantern.
Spain circa 1900-1930, in good but weathered condition. Small
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( glass once
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Metal Lantern with Domed Top
4 Lights, Continental, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large metal lantern with 4 lights and domed top. The lantern dating from the beginning of the
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
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Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
We hope you have enjoyed these
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19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Silver Leaf Metal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An Italian, silver leaf iron lantern with original patina. With etched glass pannels on all 6 sides
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Metal Lantern with Glass Panels
Located in New York, NY
A metallic lantern, with glass panels, decorative vent and a hinged door. Vintage 1890.
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern, France, circa 1850-1900.
Made from a part of a glass Evian water
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Fabulous Ornate Punctured Metal Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moroccan style punctured metal lanterns circa 1920s. Newly rewired with a single socket per
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Painted Metal Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of monumental French iron & glass post lanterns.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large Green Metal Lantern with Crystal Drops
Located in Troy, MI
This iron lantern has a green finish, glass side panels and 4 candle style lights. Embellished with
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Iron
19th Century Islamic Pierced Metal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Antique openwork metal lantern with minaret top, Islamic crescent moon designs, and hexagonal
Category
Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Copper and Black Metal Lanterns
Located in Round Top, TX
slightly. Lanterns are 19th century French, feature copper and black metal and brass fittings.
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
$3,500 / item
Late 18th Century Cream Painted Tole Metal Lantern with Original Glass Panels
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century cream painted tole hanging lantern, with original glass, and central triform
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Italian, Venice, Blown Glass and Gilt Metal Lantern in the Baroque Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
The frame of faded gilt metal and comprised of scrolls and leaf forms, with a blown glass globe
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Bronzed Metal Lanterns
Located in Culver City, CA
Octagonal lanterns in bronzed cast metal with white glass panels.
Measures: 13.5” diameter
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$2,400
English Hall Lantern with Original Painted Metal
Located in Stamford, CT
A parcel-gilt English tapered square metal lantern with original painted metal.
Category
1890s English Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Gilt Metal Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1920s American Renaissance style gilt metal wall lantern sconces.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$8,800 / set
1920s French Metal Lantern
Located in High Point, NC
An electric lantern from France, circa 1920. Six wings rise above lights housed in a glass hexagon
Category
1920s French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Gilt Metal Italian Lantern C. 1930
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian gilt metal Lantern with original seeded glass. The lantern is newly rewired and includes
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French 4-light lantern
Located in New York, NY
A square French metal lantern with domed top, glass on four sides, and fitted with 4-light cluster.
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 20th Century Lanterns
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of large painted French metal lanterns with wrought iron hangars. No Glass
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Spanish Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Spanish cast metal lantern with original finish. 32" present drop, 18" diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Metal Lanterns
Large Hall Lantern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large metal lantern with gilded acanthus leaves. Acorn finial. Hexagon shaped lantern with
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
$4,600
Italian Silver Leaf Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Italian silver leaf metal lantern with original patina and interior cluster, circa 1940.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
French Empire Style Hexagonal Lantern with Bronze Swans Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Empire style French large Hexagonal metal lantern with bronze swan mounts and three lights.
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Provincial Metal Star Lantern
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
19th century Metal lantern in the form of a big star from France. Original canopy . New electric
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Antique French Polychrome Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Painted metal lantern from France, circa 1870. Does not have glass panels. Newly rewired in the USA
Category
1870s French Empire Revival Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century Lanterns or Lamps
Located in Martlesham, GB
A decorative pair of early 20th century metal lanterns or lamps with brackets painted black, with
Category
1920s English Victorian Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$3,358 / set
Green Painted Tole Lantern with Domed Top and Brass Floral Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A green painted metal lantern with domed top and brass floral detail and 3 lights.
William Word
Category
19th Century Antique Metal Lanterns
German Black Forest Bear Lantern Sconce
Located in Winter Park, FL
bear holds a small metal lantern. This fixture may easily be rewired.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Metal Lanterns
Pair of Italian Painted
Parcel Gilt Lantern C. 1920
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of painted and parcel gilt metal lanterns originally used for candles and recently wired. The
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
French Wrought Iron and Leaded Glass Gasolier Lantern from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This delighful wrought iron and shaped metal lantern is cylindrical and has leaded and colored
Category
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Italian, Marche
Region, Wooden and Metal Lantern Chandelier, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian 19th century painted wood and metal chandelier comes from the Marche’ region on the
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Metal Lanterns
Green Metal Garden Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Green metal garden lantern.
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Black Metal Filigree Lantern
Located in Troy, MI
Ornate and dramatic black metal filigree lantern with milk glass insert.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French 1920
s metal painted lantern
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1920's metal painted lantern with 4 sides and a 3 light cluster.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Cream and Red Painted Tole Metal Lanterns, Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century cream and red tole lanterns, with curve glass doors to the fronts, now
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
19th C. Italian Gilt Metal Tole Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century gilt metal tole lantern. The finish is beautifully worn. The lantern is adorned with
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
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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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