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Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
lighting. Clear glass Fresnel lens. Copper bars. Brass trim. Vented top. Rewired with new socket. This
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Industrial Studio Theater "Super Hi-Lite" Floor Lamp by Beattie Hollywood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
painted metal, hanging lamp with Fresnel lens. The lamp accepts a projector style bulb as shown in the
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

1940s Copper+Brass Ships Starboard Lantern Wartime Merchant Vintage Cabin Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
this to be added. A Large C.P.G. & Sons STARBOARD copper and brass ships lantern with fresnel lens
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Old Large Masthead Nautical Ship Lamp, Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Located in Nuernberg, DE
lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens. With carrying hoisting handle it is approx. 28.5" high. Nice untouched
Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

1940s Copper+Brass Ships Starboard Lantern Wartime Merchant Vintage Cabin Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
this to be added. A large C.P.G. & Sons STARBOARD copper and brass ships lantern with fresnel lens
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Scottish Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns of Solid Copper with Brass Trim
Located in Norwell, MA
. The glass Fresnel lenses have some chips and flakes from years of use. Brass badges read Richard Irvin
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
polished brass. The elongated tapered stem appears to be copper plated brass. Each bowl has a fresnel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Maritime Range Light with Polished Aluminum Body on Three Legs
Located in Norwell, MA
. Polished aluminum pole mounted high power nautical range light. Fitted with huge cut glass Fresnel lenses
Category

Vintage 1940s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths Sons
Located in Norwell, MA
iron carry handles, removable red and green filters, Fresnel lenses, etc. Wired with new sockets for
Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths Sons"
Located in Norwell, MA
iron carry handles, removable red and green filters, Fresnel lenses, etc. Wired with new sockets for
Category

Vintage 1920s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Pair of English Copper Ship’s Starboard Port Ship s Lanterns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
fresnel lens to each, they retain a wonderful old and warm patina throughout the surface with the years at
Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Claremont Starburst Star Chandelier Light
By Lightolier
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
rest in a brass bucket with a fresnel lens on the bottom. The lamp is all original except for the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner, vented top. Polished finish. Circa 1920. 17"T x 10"L x 7"D 9lbs.
Category

Vintage 1920s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Ship Lamp Lantern Red Copper Memorabilia
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large antique ship lamp, ship lantern, made of red copper, yellow copper, and a glass Fresnel lens
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Nautical Brass Navigational Ship s Post Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of ship's navigational brass post lights with fresnel lens mounted on a teak base with an on
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Maritime Decoration Ship Lighthouse Lantern Fresnel Glas Lens, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Maritime Decoration Ship Lighthouse Lantern Fresnel Glas Lens, in Very Good conditions
Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser
By Lightolier, Carl Moser 1
Located in Hanover, MA
louvered fresnel lens. Takes a single Edison screw light bulb up to 150 watts. Carl Moser was one of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique English Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co.
By Meteorite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co., Painted Metal with Fresnel Lens
Category

Early 20th Century English Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Holophane Pair of French Art Deco Flush Mounts, 1920
By Holophane
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Verlys The story of Holophane begins in 1822 with Augustin Fresnel’s invention of the Fresnel lens
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Chrome

ADesignStudio Macchiato W1 Sculptural Blown Glass Wall Light
By ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
a layered structure reminiscent of a Fresnel lens. Each fitting possesses its own unique character
Category

2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Des Hanots French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
. In 1893, André Blondel invents the prismatic glass molding, on the principle of the Fresnel lens. The
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

DES HANOTS French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920 verlys
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
1822, Augustin Fresnel invents the eponymous lens. It allows the diffraction of the light and the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brackets, and the original Fresnel circular red lenses
Category

Antique 1880s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
. The Fresnel glass lens has turned to a shade of light lavender. Heavy brass bars are fitted to the
Category

Antique 1890s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of Huge Pendant in Copper Anodized Aluminium with Glass Lens
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Dismantle from a church , a stunning pair of pendant made of spun aluminum . Thick glass lens under
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Tito Agnoli Oluce Flush Mount Light, Aluminum, Brass Glass Lens, Italy 1959
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Italy in 1959 and manufactured by O-Luce. Lacquered aluminium, brass and Fresnel optical glass lens
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1930s Skyscraper Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style pendant light featuring a white milk glass globe with a clear Fresnel glass lens and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Port and Starboard Brass Nautical Navigational Post Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of navigational port and starboard brass post lights with Fresnel glass lens. These are
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
. Both are fitted with electric sockets. Red and green fresnel glass lenses. 16" T x 15" W.
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Copper and Glass Ship s Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s masthead lantern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ships Lantern by Perko of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
. Polished and lacquered brass, Fresnel glass lens, carry handle, hinged door, mounting bracket, etc.. Fitted
Category

Vintage 1930s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Port and Starboard Yacht Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice pair of antique port and starboard lanterns with deep red and blue fresnel glass lenses. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ships Masthead Lantern with Polished Steel Case by National Marine
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens, hinged door, Fresnel glass lens, hinged brass cap
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Dry cell battery lamp. Circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Ships Anchor Lantern By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical ships lantern with fresnel glass lens. Steel case with brass "Anchor" and "Meteorite
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
English made ships lantern by Meteorite. Fitted with a fresnel glass lens. Sturdy carry handle
Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Large Film Industry Spotlight by Fototon, Hungary, 1960s
By Fototon
Located in Dronten, NL
a robust bronze colored steel housing with a large Fresnel glass lens, designed to project powerful
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
copper cases with brass cages, handles, hinges and badges. With ruby red Fresnel glass lenses and
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Classic Port and Starboard Motor Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass boat lanterns with fresnel glass lenses. Rich blue and red in color
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
bezel and protective bar. Very large in size and quite heavy. Clear fresnel glass lens with removable
Category

Vintage 1940s Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Large Ships Anchor Lantern 6549
Located in Norwell, MA
Very large ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens with outside cage. Some chips to lens from years
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Solid Copper Ship’s Anchor Lantern by Meteorite of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear Fresnel glass lens, removable red lens. Fitted to a mahogany base. Brasses include badges
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive polished copper ships masthead lantern. Fitted with fresnel glass lens. Large vented top
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Solid Brass Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass ships port and starboard ships lanterns with fresnel glass lenses. Warm
Category

Vintage 1920s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses. Rear is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses. Rear is
Category

Vintage 1940s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a boat with red and blue fresnel glass lenses. Embossed brass makers tag from
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York. Fresnel glass lens. With protective brass bars
Category

Vintage 1940s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

American Ships Lanterns by Perkins
Located in Norwell, MA
York. With large vane shroud. Fresnel glass lenses. Vented top and large hoop carry ring. Circa 1920.
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Fine French Art Deco Nickel and Glass Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco brushed nickel floor lamp by Jean Perzel with a Fresnel glass lens.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships lanterns with Fresnel glass lenses. Vented tops with fluted chimney and brass
Category

Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Fresnel glass lens. No burner. Weight: 2 LBS Overall dimensions: 11” H x 6" L x 5” D Made: America
Category

Antique 1890s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Very Large Aluminum Maritime Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Beacon built by Stone Chance Navigational Aids. Exceptional piece of industrial lighting. Fresnel
Category

Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Marine Beacon by Russel Stoll
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass marine beacon by Russel Stoll. Heavy brass ships explosion proof marine beacon. The Fresnel
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Beacon Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass marine beacon by Russel Stoll. Heavy brass ships explosion proof marine beacon. The Fresnel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare port and starboard lanterns with Fresnel red and blue/green lenses. Brass cases. Electrified
Category

Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ships port lantern with Fresnel glass lens, vented top and mounting
Category

Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Fresnel Lens For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of fresnel lens is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique fresnel lens was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. We have 30 antique and vintage fresnel lens in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Fresnel lens have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Modern fresnel lens are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made fresnel lens over the years, but those made by Lightolier and Perko Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Fresnel Lens?

Fresnel lens can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,700, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.