Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern. American made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Old lacquered finish. With original burn...
Brass
Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Old lacquered finish. With original burner and tank. Weight: 22 lbs. Overall Dimensi...
Brass
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Light Fixture.
Metal
Set of 4 Antique Industrial Style Maritime Ship Masthead Lanterns C. 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four antique maritime lanterns, early 20th century. Each lantern is constructed with a cylindrical brass and copper body, steel, copper and brass fittings, glass lens, protect...
Brass, Copper, Steel
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens.
Steel
Circa 1920s English Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s ship's masthead lantern, English. A fine example of copper with brass fittings & heavy molded clear glass panel.
Brass, Copper
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in Dm 9 in
Early 20th Century Brass & Copper Maritime Nautical Pendant Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique brass and glass hanging lantern exemplifies the robust craftsmanship and utilitarian elegance characteristic of early 20th-century maritime and industrial lighting. Its ...
Brass, Copper
Polished Steel Ships Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of polished and lacquered ships port and starboard lanterns with clear glass Fresnel lenses, vented chimney tops, carry handles and sliding rear doors. Mounted to mahogany bases...
Steel
$2,343Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32 in Dm 20 in
Mid-Century French Large Scale Copper , Cast Iron & Brass Lanterns - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of rustic French three light copper and brass lanterns. The wiring is new. They have three interior lights. The previous owner removed the glass panels, so I can add t...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Set of Three Art Deco Garden Post Lantern Lights circa 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Charming set of three garden post lanterns, in green paint finish over copper, zinc and tin metal. The lanterns have copper frames, the lanterns have glass diffuser sides, some have...
Copper, Tin, Zinc
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 and hoisting ring. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Circa 1940. With original oi...
Brass
$880
H 28.5 in W 11 in D 10.5 in
Old Large Masthead Nautical Ship Lamp, Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a large vintage solid metal and brass nautical 7989 Mast head Light, Maritime signal lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens. With carrying hoisting handle it is approx. 28.5" high. N...
Metal
$392Sale Price|48% Off
H 13 in W 7.68 in D 6.3 in
French, Late 19th Century early 20th century, Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Really lovely metal lantern in a form I haven't seen before. France, circa 1890-1920. Weathered H:33cm W:19,5cm D:16cm
Iron
$23,500 / set
H 37.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of three Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Opaline Glass lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of three Continental Turn of the Century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lanterns. This wonderful set of octagonal shaped lanterns displays bottom dentil desi...
Iron
Vintage Factory Hanging Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage industrial lamp from 1970s. Anthracite enamel shade. Up to 8 pcs available. Lamps have been rewired and made suitable by international standards, E27 Sockel. Price/piece Dime...
Enamel, Steel
English Ships Lantern Birmingham Griffiths & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century English Ships Lantern Birmingham Griffiths & Sons.
Metal
Set of Three Arts & Crafts Tole and Amber Glass Lanterns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of three rich looking heavy tole lanterns, rich in character, with single 60 watt sockets, newly rewired, with warm amber colored glass.
Metal
$5,800
H 20.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
English Nautical Yacht Cabin Lantern, Stamped Best and Lloyd, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English polished steel nautical yacht cabin lantern with wooden carrying handle, vented chimney, three glass panels, porcelain back, and original oil burner, Mid-19th Century. Stampe...
Metal
World's Largest Solid Brass Ship's Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
This is the large brass ship's port lantern we have ever had! Highly polished brass lantern with vented top, sturdy handle, protective bars, ruby red fresnel lens. Measures: 22"...
Brass
$1,450
H 24 in W 10.75 in D 11 in
Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Ward Hendrickson Marine masthead ship lantern cobalt blue lens hanging fixture. Item features a rare cobalt blue glass fresnel lens, steel metal frame, original label, very nice an...
Steel
Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. Lantern has brass hallmark badge and "Masthead" badge, with glass Fresnel lens, vented top, solid brass carry h...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
1960s Neptune N R Brass Ship Lantern Industrial Vintage Patinated Nautical Light
By Neptune
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Marine Lamp Lantern Nautical Neptune N R Brass Ship Lantern. Oil lantern constructed with solid brass and glass. Retains makers label on top. Made t...
Brass
Sizable Holophane Glass Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oversized single Holophane glass pendant with attached glass diffuser. Hand rubbed bronze finish on all brass fittings.
Brass
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Nickel
$1,494
H 11.82 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Amanda by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative sculpture of a female.
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
Amandas unique silhouette makes her an admirable centerpiece, capable of commanding attention in any setting. Her minimalist design highlights smooth contours and sinuous lines that ...
Bronze
$28,000
H 96.5 in W 78 in D 18.5 in
Antique English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid breakfront bookcase, Circa 1880.
Mahogany, Satinwood
$9,000Sale Price|62% Off
H 89 in W 30 in D 18 in
Three Totems - Large Oversized Abstract Modern Textural Grey Steel Sculptures
By Granville Beals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by dance and weightlessness, Granville Beals' industrial metal sculptures are primarily about relationships. His original artworks capture the essence of Abstract Expression...
Metal, Steel
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Large coffee table
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Gianfranco Frattini Large coffee table with wooden top and uprights, thick glass with a central hole. Made in Italy ca.1965.
Wood
Large Geometric Bronze and Copper Lantern in the Style of Lyman Drake
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large hand-built geometric bronze and copper lantern in the style of Lyman Drake with pattern glass window pains and floral accents. addx1
Bronze
Gianfranco Frattini coffee table Cassina Italy 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1960. Made from rich walnut wood, the table has a warmth and timeless appeal. The addit...
Brass
$15,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 97 in W 94 in D 22 in
19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully crafted in the George III style large mahogany wood English breakfront cabinet / bookcase with four doors in the upper part. The lower part featuring four doors & four pu...
Brass
$9,800 / set
H 20 in W 11 in D 11.5 in
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...
Brass, Steel, Wire
$5,400
H 38.5 in W 39 in D 17.5 in
1930's Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Blanket Chest with Family & Museum Provenance
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Two Drawer Blanket Chest with Family and Museum Provenance, mid 1930s, a late 18th or early 19th Century New England pine blanket chest with hinged rectan...
Pine
Large Bronze Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze neoclassic lantern with 12 lights with original finish. Measurements: Diameter: 24" Drop: 44" (adjustable).
Bronze
$1,818 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian manual oil lantern for signaling for railway station chief, white-red-green state railway. In burnished brass. This lamp can be used as a piece of furniture, due to the beaut...
Brass
Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass starboard ship's lantern. Heavy fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's badge from William Harvie, 24 Alpine St. Glasgow. Brass carry handle, solid brass hinges on t...
Solid Brass Nautical Dock Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass dock light with clear glass Fresnel lens. Wired with electricity. Three flange feet for mounting. Weight: 6 LBS Overall dimensions: 8” H x 7” D Made: English Materi...
Brass
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.
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