Large Antique Lantern
1890s French Louis XV Large Antique Lantern
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Large Antique Lantern
Cedar
1670s Italian Large Antique Lantern
Brass
1910s Dutch Large Antique Lantern
Bronze
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Large Antique Lantern
Brass
1920s Persian Large Antique Lantern
Metal
Early 1900s Steampunk Large Antique Lantern
Copper
1890s Industrial Large Antique Lantern
Brass
Early 19th Century French Large Antique Lantern
Glass
Early 20th Century European Industrial Large Antique Lantern
Iron
Early 19th Century English Large Antique Lantern
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron
Late 19th Century European Victorian Large Antique Lantern
Brass, Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Large Antique Lantern
Metal, Wrought Iron
1910s North American Large Antique Lantern
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Rustic Large Antique Lantern
Tin
19th Century Large Antique Lantern
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Asian Large Antique Lantern
Brass
Early 1900s British Large Antique Lantern
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Large Antique Lantern
Metal, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century English Large Antique Lantern
Brass
1920s English Large Antique Lantern
Iron
1920s Large Antique Lantern
Steel
Late 19th Century French Large Antique Lantern
Wrought Iron
1920s Belgian Large Antique Lantern
Brass
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Large Antique Lantern
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Large Antique Lantern
Metal, Brass, Copper
19th Century French Large Antique Lantern
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Large Antique Lantern
Iron
19th Century Japanese Edo Large Antique Lantern
Copper, Enamel
1920s French Empire Large Antique Lantern
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Large Antique Lantern
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Large Antique Lantern
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Large Antique Lantern
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Large Antique Lantern
Wrought Iron, Metal
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Large Antique Lantern
Iron, Wrought Iron
1920s Arts and Crafts Large Antique Lantern
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Large Antique Lantern
Glass, Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century European Large Antique Lantern
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Lantern
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Large Antique Lantern
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century French Large Antique Lantern
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Large Antique Lantern
Granite
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Large Antique Lantern
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Large Antique Lantern
Granite
19th Century Japanese Edo Large Antique Lantern
Stone
1920s American Baroque Revival Large Antique Lantern
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Large Antique Lantern
Granite
Early 20th Century English Large Antique Lantern
Metal
Early 20th Century French Large Antique Lantern
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Large Antique Lantern
Stone
19th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Lantern
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Large Antique Lantern
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Large Antique Lantern
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Large Antique Lantern
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Large Antique Lantern
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Large Antique Lantern
Stone
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Large Antique Lantern
Brass
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Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
- 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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