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Pair of Early 20th Century French Glass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 20th century french glass hanging lanterns circa 1920. Delicate etched pattern
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Early 20th Century French Glass Hanging Lanterns
Pair of Early 20th Century French Glass Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Early 20th Century French Glass Hanging Lanterns

$1,636
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Wall Lanterns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fantastic pair of large pale-green painted wall lanterns, in the Louis XVI taste, is from
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Wall Lanterns
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Wall Lanterns

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Wall Lanterns

$4,400 / set
SPECTACULAR PAIR OF STUNNING BAROQUE STYLE LANTERNS
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular pair of large Baroque style lanterns with intricate metal leaves and crown detailing
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Paint

Antique SPECTACULAR PAIR OF STUNNING BAROQUE STYLE LANTERNS
SPECTACULAR PAIR OF STUNNING BAROQUE STYLE LANTERNS

SPECTACULAR PAIR OF STUNNING BAROQUE STYLE LANTERNS

Continental Venetian Inspired Painted Gilt Tole 5-Light Lantern, early 20thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique painted and gilt tole lantern features one internal light accessed by a door as well as
Category

1910s European Moorish Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Continental Venetian Inspired Painted Gilt Tole 5-Light Lantern, early 20thc
Continental Venetian Inspired Painted Gilt Tole 5-Light Lantern, early 20thc

Continental Venetian Inspired Painted Gilt Tole 5-Light Lantern, early 20thc

$5,380
Antique Eli Griffiths Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1880 - 1910 - this is a late Victorian candle lit lamp, most likely for Railway use, and was made by the firm Eli Griffiths and Son who were well known for manufacturing items ...
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Eli Griffiths Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern
Antique Eli Griffiths Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern

Antique Eli Griffiths Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern

$250
Petite English Edwardian Gothic Revival Bronze Lantern with Glass Panels, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite English Edwardian period bronze Gothic Revival hexagonal lantern from the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Antique Petite English Edwardian Gothic Revival Bronze Lantern with Glass Panels, 1900s
Petite English Edwardian Gothic Revival Bronze Lantern with Glass Panels, 1900s

Petite English Edwardian Gothic Revival Bronze Lantern with Glass Panels, 1900s

$3,750
Antique French Copper and Brass Lantern, L. Dorvaux Paris, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large tin kerosene lantern, with copper chimney and brass detail, bearing the original oval label
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Antique French Copper and Brass Lantern, L. Dorvaux Paris, 19th Century
Antique French Copper and Brass Lantern, L. Dorvaux Paris, 19th Century

Antique French Copper and Brass Lantern, L. Dorvaux Paris, 19th Century

$1,175
19th Century French Corner Lantern Single Light or Can Be for Gas
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted lantern mounted on crossed poles decorated with tole drapery. Designed to be mounted on
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century French Corner Lantern Single Light or Can Be for Gas
19th Century French Corner Lantern Single Light or Can Be for Gas

19th Century French Corner Lantern Single Light or Can Be for Gas

$9,250
Antique 19th-Century Polychrome Italian Venetian Gondola Lanterns
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful pair of Italian or Venetian gondola lanterns with hexagonal metal surrounds were made
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th-Century Polychrome Italian Venetian Gondola Lanterns
Antique 19th-Century Polychrome Italian Venetian Gondola Lanterns

Antique 19th-Century Polychrome Italian Venetian Gondola Lanterns

$5,636 / set
Pair of Italian Painted Tole Hexagonal 1-Light Lanterns, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from turned wooden tops with 6 original small chains, the bodies of tapering form, each with a glass window, the single bobeche inside for a candle, decorated with painted sw...
Category

1870s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Painted Tole Hexagonal 1-Light Lanterns, 19th Century
Pair of Italian Painted Tole Hexagonal 1-Light Lanterns, 19th Century

Pair of Italian Painted Tole Hexagonal 1-Light Lanterns, 19th Century

$4,600 / set
Pair of Antique Italian or Venetian Wall Lanterns
Located in Nashville, TN
Iron and tin (or some soft metal) of metal wall mounts intact. The lanterns lined with colored
Category

1830s Italian Baroque Antique Metal Lanterns

Pair of Antique Italian or Venetian Wall Lanterns
Pair of Antique Italian or Venetian Wall Lanterns

Pair of Antique Italian or Venetian Wall Lanterns

$1,950
Large Italian Baroque Style Wrought Iron 7-Light Lantern, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
of hexagonal form and having a decorative iron and metal work throughout, the 6 removable arms of
Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Large Italian Baroque Style Wrought Iron 7-Light Lantern, Late 19th Century
Large Italian Baroque Style Wrought Iron 7-Light Lantern, Late 19th Century

Large Italian Baroque Style Wrought Iron 7-Light Lantern, Late 19th Century

$8,420
French 1910s Art Deco Hexagonal Lantern with Milk Glass and Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Art Deco hexagonal hanging lantern from the early 20th century with milk glass and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French 1910s Art Deco Hexagonal Lantern with Milk Glass and Verdigris Patina
French 1910s Art Deco Hexagonal Lantern with Milk Glass and Verdigris Patina

French 1910s Art Deco Hexagonal Lantern with Milk Glass and Verdigris Patina

$3,950
Lanterns in Painted Plate Antiquity from the Beginning of the 20th Century, Pair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lanterns in painted plate, antiquity of the early 20th century Measures: H 54cm, W 26cm, W
Category

1910s French Louis XV Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Lanterns in Painted Plate Antiquity from the Beginning of the 20th Century, Pair
Lanterns in Painted Plate Antiquity from the Beginning of the 20th Century, Pair

Lanterns in Painted Plate Antiquity from the Beginning of the 20th Century, Pair

$1,661
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Hexagonal Lantern with Stain Glass Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your entry or powder room with this elegant, Gothic hexagonal lantern. Crafted in France
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Hexagonal Lantern with Stain Glass Panels
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Hexagonal Lantern with Stain Glass Panels

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Hexagonal Lantern with Stain Glass Panels

$1,375
Tuscan Baroque Style Wrought Iron and Tole Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautifully wrought iron and metal hexagonal lantern from the Tuscany region of Italy, the
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tôle

Tuscan Baroque Style Wrought Iron and Tole Hexagonal Lantern
Tuscan Baroque Style Wrought Iron and Tole Hexagonal Lantern

Tuscan Baroque Style Wrought Iron and Tole Hexagonal Lantern

$5,550
Set of Six Large Antique Cast Iron Wall Lanterns from France, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1900, this set of six French cast iron wall lanterns are quite large, measuring 41
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Six Large Antique Cast Iron Wall Lanterns from France, Circa 1900
Set of Six Large Antique Cast Iron Wall Lanterns from France, Circa 1900

Set of Six Large Antique Cast Iron Wall Lanterns from France, Circa 1900

$12,800 / set
Early 20th Century Venetian Lantern from Coco Chanels Villa La Pausa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Vintage Italian metal-framed hexagonal lantern with filigree details and finials and with a
Category

Early 1900s Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Venetian Lantern from Coco Chanels Villa La Pausa
Early 20th Century Venetian Lantern from Coco Chanels Villa La Pausa

Early 20th Century Venetian Lantern from Coco Chanels Villa La Pausa

$2,750
Rare and Sexy Set of Eight, 1920s, Art Deco Lantern ( price is for one ) 2 sold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might h...
Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare and Sexy Set of Eight, 1920s, Art Deco Lantern ( price is for one ) 2 sold
Rare and Sexy Set of Eight, 1920s, Art Deco Lantern ( price is for one ) 2 sold

Rare and Sexy Set of Eight, 1920s, Art Deco Lantern ( price is for one ) 2 sold

$850 / item
Italian Gilt Lantern with Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian gilt metal lantern with porcelain flowers. Circa 1880. Perfect for today's
Category

1880s Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Italian Gilt Lantern with Flowers
Italian Gilt Lantern with Flowers

Italian Gilt Lantern with Flowers

$3,200
Oversized Street Lamp with Original Frosted Shade
Located in Culver City, CA
Oversized street lamp with original frosted glass with delicate wire support original metal fitter
Category

19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Oversized Street Lamp with Original Frosted Shade
Oversized Street Lamp with Original Frosted Shade

Oversized Street Lamp with Original Frosted Shade

$4,800
19th Century Italian or Venetian Gondola Lamp in Old Color
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an Italian / Venetian gondola lantern with painted hexagonal metal surround with
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian or Venetian Gondola Lamp in Old Color
19th Century Italian or Venetian Gondola Lamp in Old Color

19th Century Italian or Venetian Gondola Lamp in Old Color

$2,600
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship s Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
By Perko Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of exceptionally large ship's lanterns by renowned Perko ship chandlers in Brooklyn, NY, circa
Category

1910s American Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship s Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship s Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens

Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship s Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens

$2,800
Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
Unmatched pair of late 19th century nautical oil lamps with pristine red globes. Similar in size and shape, these two lamps originally used a kerosene or oil flame for illumination,...
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified

Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified

$1,127 / set
Antique Late 19th Century Metal and Glazed Hall Lantern Light Lamp. C.1890
Located in London, GB
Elegant metal lantern with original paint made in England. c.1890. Dating to the late 19th
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Late 19th Century Metal and Glazed Hall Lantern Light Lamp. C.1890
Antique Late 19th Century Metal and Glazed Hall Lantern Light Lamp. C.1890

Antique Late 19th Century Metal and Glazed Hall Lantern Light Lamp. C.1890

$2,464
Antique French Glass Demijohn Lamps
Located in Wilton, CT
We've taken these three green French glass Demijohn bottles and turned them into unique lamps, wired for indoor or outdoor use. The demijohn bottles were handblown in France sometime...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique French Glass Demijohn Lamps
Antique French Glass Demijohn Lamps

Antique French Glass Demijohn Lamps

$600 / item
Antique Bradley and Hubbard American Victorian Parlor Oil Lamp
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning classic American Victorian era tall mixed metal oil lamp by Bradley and Hubbard. circa
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Bradley and Hubbard American Victorian Parlor Oil Lamp
Antique Bradley and Hubbard American Victorian Parlor Oil Lamp

Antique Bradley and Hubbard American Victorian Parlor Oil Lamp

$1,995
Early 20th Century Holophane Prismatic Glass and Bronze Pendants Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
these will be sold with the last two remaining lanterns. All metal sections have age related
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Holophane Prismatic Glass and Bronze Pendants Lights
Early 20th Century Holophane Prismatic Glass and Bronze Pendants Lights

Early 20th Century Holophane Prismatic Glass and Bronze Pendants Lights

$814 / item
19th Century Tuscan Castle Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Salvaged from a castle here in Tuscany, this wonderful 19th century wrought iron metal lantern has
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Tuscan Castle Wrought Iron Lantern
19th Century Tuscan Castle Wrought Iron Lantern

19th Century Tuscan Castle Wrought Iron Lantern

$1,602
Early 20th Century Set of Four Spanish Tole Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
These four Spanish exquisite metal lanterns may be sold individually for $1,600. Each if desired
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Tôle

Early 20th Century Set of Four Spanish Tole Lanterns

Early 20th Century Set of Four Spanish Tole Lanterns

$1,600 / item
Large Goldscheider Vienna Art-Déco Harlequin Figure by B. Haniroff c. 1925
By Haniroff, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
in dark brown. Under his left arm he holds a gray umbrella to which an electrified metal lantern is
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Large Goldscheider Vienna Art-Déco Harlequin Figure by B. Haniroff c. 1925
Large Goldscheider Vienna Art-Déco Harlequin Figure by B. Haniroff c. 1925

Large Goldscheider Vienna Art-Déco Harlequin Figure by B. Haniroff c. 1925

$8,069
Large Goldscheider Vienna Art-déco Harlequin Figurine by B. Haniroff, ca 1920
By Haniroff, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
which an electrified metal lantern is attached. The figure is positioned on a snow-covered earth base
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Large Goldscheider Vienna Art-déco Harlequin Figurine by B. Haniroff, ca 1920
Large Goldscheider Vienna Art-déco Harlequin Figurine by B. Haniroff, ca 1920

Large Goldscheider Vienna Art-déco Harlequin Figurine by B. Haniroff, ca 1920

$8,069
An Italian Gilt Iron and Metal Baroque Style Wall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
the gilt metal wall-plate issuing an elaborately scrolled and banded iron hanging arm, the lantern
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron

An Italian Gilt Iron and Metal Baroque Style Wall Lantern
An Italian Gilt Iron and Metal Baroque Style Wall Lantern

An Italian Gilt Iron and Metal Baroque Style Wall Lantern

$2,260
Lantern Hanging Large English Green Metal 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Lantern large English green metal 19th century England. A large hanging lantern made during the
Category

Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Lantern Hanging Large English Green Metal 19th Century England
Lantern Hanging Large English Green Metal 19th Century England

Lantern Hanging Large English Green Metal 19th Century England

$1,800
Italian 4-Light Wood and Metal Painted Lantern Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 4-light giltwood lantern made of wood and iron. The lantern is painted wood with a
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Italian 4-Light Wood and Metal Painted Lantern Chandelier
Italian 4-Light Wood and Metal Painted Lantern Chandelier

Italian 4-Light Wood and Metal Painted Lantern Chandelier

$4,800
19th Century Bronze Metal Wall Lantern with Original Glass Panels
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century bronze metal wall lantern with pineapple style fronds to the top, and pierced
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Metal Wall Lantern with Original Glass Panels
19th Century Bronze Metal Wall Lantern with Original Glass Panels

19th Century Bronze Metal Wall Lantern with Original Glass Panels

$3,080
Architectural Metal Decorative Fragment/Arm or Support for Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative heavy cast gilt metal iron piece with an arched top, leaf decoration once part of
Category

19th Century European Rococo Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Architectural Metal Decorative Fragment/Arm or Support for Hanging Lantern
Architectural Metal Decorative Fragment/Arm or Support for Hanging Lantern

Architectural Metal Decorative Fragment/Arm or Support for Hanging Lantern

$3,100
Antique French Early 20th Century Toleware Painted Metal Wall Lantern, C.1910
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed early 20th century tole wall lantern in original condition. French, c.1910
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique French Early 20th Century Toleware Painted Metal Wall Lantern, C.1910
Antique French Early 20th Century Toleware Painted Metal Wall Lantern, C.1910

Antique French Early 20th Century Toleware Painted Metal Wall Lantern, C.1910

$1,944
Antique Arts Crafts Hand Hammered Metal Small Lantern Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Scrolling Metal Small Lantern Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts Crafts Hand Hammered Metal Small Lantern Table Lamps - a Pair
Antique Arts Crafts Hand Hammered Metal Small Lantern Table Lamps - a Pair

Antique Arts Crafts Hand Hammered Metal Small Lantern Table Lamps - a Pair

$325 / set
Italian Late Neoclassic Iron, Metal, Mirrored Lantern-Form Sconces, Mid-19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
supports, the three sided facade with glass panes and the back of the interior with mirrors, lower metal
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian Late Neoclassic Iron, Metal, Mirrored Lantern-Form Sconces, Mid-19th C
Italian Late Neoclassic Iron, Metal, Mirrored Lantern-Form Sconces, Mid-19th C

Italian Late Neoclassic Iron, Metal, Mirrored Lantern-Form Sconces, Mid-19th C

$9,450 / set
Set of 4 Italian Silvered Brass and Metal Wall Lantern Sconces, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the Rococo style with pierced metal crowns, shaped wings, the form of half hexagonal glass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 4 Italian Silvered Brass and Metal Wall Lantern Sconces, ca. 1900
Set of 4 Italian Silvered Brass and Metal Wall Lantern Sconces, ca. 1900

Set of 4 Italian Silvered Brass and Metal Wall Lantern Sconces, ca. 1900

$11,760 / set
Pair of Mid-19th Century Red Tole Metal Wall Lanterns with Glass Panels
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-19th century red tole wall lanterns, with gold borders and details, piercing to the
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-19th Century Red Tole Metal Wall Lanterns with Glass Panels
Pair of Mid-19th Century Red Tole Metal Wall Lanterns with Glass Panels

Pair of Mid-19th Century Red Tole Metal Wall Lanterns with Glass Panels

$5,545 / set
Moroccan Pierced Lantern
Located in South Salem, NY
Moroccan pierced lantern, early 20th century. Heavy patination in a rustic finish. One door opens
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Pierced Lantern
Moroccan Pierced Lantern

Moroccan Pierced Lantern

$980
Painted Wall Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Continental painted tin wall lantern, 19th Century, the tapered top with a vented interlaced
Category

19th Century Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Painted Wall Lantern

Painted Wall Lantern

$1,800
Large Antique Lantern
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large antique lantern.
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Metal

Large Antique Lantern
Large Antique Lantern

Large Antique Lantern

$2,600
Venetian Murano Blown Glass Opaline Lanterns Metal Scroll Caged Sconces, c 1800
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Blown Murano opaline glass lanterns or sconces with
Category

Early 1800s Italian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Venetian Murano Blown Glass Opaline Lanterns Metal Scroll Caged Sconces, c 1800
Venetian Murano Blown Glass Opaline Lanterns Metal Scroll Caged Sconces, c 1800

Venetian Murano Blown Glass Opaline Lanterns Metal Scroll Caged Sconces, c 1800

$4,200 / set
Large Glass Lantern Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Large Glass Lantern Lens wonderful form, metal surround, glass lens in excellent condition
Category

19th Century English Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Glass Lantern Lens
Large Glass Lantern Lens

Large Glass Lantern Lens

$1,450
Venetian Glass Antique Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Venetian glass lantern featuring beautiful curved forms and a striking clear glass. The
Category

1920s Italian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Venetian Glass Antique Lantern
Venetian Glass Antique Lantern

Venetian Glass Antique Lantern

$2,400
Rustic Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic lantern table lamp. We gave this charming old lantern a new life by making it into a table
Category

19th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Rustic Lantern Table Lamp
Rustic Lantern Table Lamp

Rustic Lantern Table Lamp

$1,100
Red Scrolled Iron Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2133 Intricately detailed three lite lantern with matching shade cover and canopy
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Red Scrolled Iron Lantern
Red Scrolled Iron Lantern

Red Scrolled Iron Lantern

$2,100
French Copper and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Charming French Antique copper lantern with metal base. The lantern, without glass, has a wonderful
Category

19th Century English French Provincial Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Copper

French Copper and Iron Lantern
French Copper and Iron Lantern

French Copper and Iron Lantern

$1,100
Early 20th-Century Fiacre Lantern -1Y24
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming early 20th-century fiacre lantern, crafted from painted metal and glass, adds a touch
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Early 20th-Century Fiacre Lantern -1Y24
Early 20th-Century Fiacre Lantern -1Y24

Early 20th-Century Fiacre Lantern -1Y24

$512
Pair scrollwork Torchiere Lantern Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#2-1086 A large pair of scrolled wrought iron torchiere -lantern one light sconces. Matching
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair scrollwork Torchiere Lantern Sconces
Pair scrollwork Torchiere Lantern Sconces

Pair scrollwork Torchiere Lantern Sconces

$50
Italian Foliate Three Light Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2562 A three light cluster foliate Italian iron and tole lantern. keyword search sconce
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Italian Foliate Three Light Lantern
Italian Foliate Three Light Lantern

Italian Foliate Three Light Lantern

$1,500
large outdoor 1920 brass post lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design A beautiful and rare outdoor post lantern, it is made of brass, the patina is much nicer
Category

1920s American Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Metal

large outdoor 1920 brass post lantern

large outdoor 1920 brass post lantern

$3,500
English Miner s Safety Lantern of Brass
By The Protector Lamp Lighting, Co., Ltd.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage English miner's lamp or safety lantern of brass and steel in working order. With
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Miner s Safety Lantern of Brass
English Miner s Safety Lantern of Brass

English Miner s Safety Lantern of Brass

$395
Mercury Silvered Bell Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An American 6-light mercury silvered bell lantern with metal frame, draped with faceted crystal
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Lanterns

Materials

Beads

Mercury Silvered Bell Lantern

Mercury Silvered Bell Lantern

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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
  • How do you identify antique railroad lanterns?
    1 Answer
    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.

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