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Pierced Lanterns

Vintage Turkish Pierced Lantern
Vintage Turkish Pierced Lantern

Vintage Turkish Pierced Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960 lantern with colored glass insets. Single Edison light. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Height: 21"

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Patinated Brass Pierced Lantern
Patinated Brass Pierced Lantern

Patinated Brass Pierced Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 Turkish pierced patinated brass lantern with original etched glass insets in red, blue and green colors.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Other Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Pierced Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Vintage Pierced Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Vintage Pierced Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1950's pierced brass lantern with glass and stone insets. 

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Vintage Pierced Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of 3 Vintage Pierced Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of 3 Vintage Pierced Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of Turkish circa 1960's lanterns with 4 interior candelabra lights each. Original patina. Sold Individually. Measurements: Min. Drop:16" Diameter: 16"

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Italian Pierced Metal Lantern with Interior Lights
Italian Pierced Metal Lantern with Interior Lights

Italian Pierced Metal Lantern with Interior Lights

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960 Italian pierced lantern with red crystal insets, 3 interior candelabra lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Set of Large Pierced Moroccan Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Large Pierced Moroccan Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Large Pierced Moroccan Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three circa 1940's hammered and pierced lanterns with three interior lights each.

Category

Vintage 1940s Moroccan Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Middle Eastern Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of Middle Eastern Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of Middle Eastern Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of three circa 1950s Middle Eastern hammered and pierced lanterns with original patina. Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Pierced Metal Lantern
Vintage Boho Pierced Metal Lantern

Vintage Boho Pierced Metal Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your space with the captivating allure of this vintage pierced metal lantern, a true embodiment of bohemian elegance.

Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Hammered Pierced Silver Plated Lantern
Hammered Pierced Silver Plated Lantern

Hammered Pierced Silver Plated Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A hammered brass Moroccan lantern with pierced metal body, circa 1960s. Measurements: Diameter: 10" Height: 20"

Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Hammered and Pierced Moroccan Lantern
Large Hammered and Pierced Moroccan Lantern

Large Hammered and Pierced Moroccan Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1940's Moroccan  hammered and pierced brass lantern. Measurements: Height (minimum drop): 35" Diameter: 12"

Category

Vintage 1940s Moroccan Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Pierced Metal Moroccan Lantern
Vintage Boho Pierced Metal Moroccan Lantern

Vintage Boho Pierced Metal Moroccan Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your home with the exotic allure of this stunning vintage Moroccan lantern. Handcrafted from silver-toned metal, the entire body is meticulously pierced and chased with intric...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Hammered and Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern
Hammered and Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern

Hammered and Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950s Moroccan hammered and pierced metal lantern with interior light. Measurements: Height (of body): 18" Diameter: 6".

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Moroccan Verdigris Copper Lantern – Hand-Pierced Openwork
Antique Moroccan Verdigris Copper Lantern – Hand-Pierced Openwork

Antique Moroccan Verdigris Copper Lantern – Hand-Pierced Openwork

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful Antique Moroccan Verdigris Copper Lantern – Hand-Pierced Openwork Elevate your space with the enchanting glow of this exquisite Hand-Pierced Moroccan Hanging Lantern.

Category

Vintage 1920s Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Vintage Moroccan Pierced Tin Hanging Lantern with Colored Glass Insets
Vintage Moroccan Pierced Tin Hanging Lantern with Colored Glass Insets

Vintage Moroccan Pierced Tin Hanging Lantern with Colored Glass Insets

Located in Dekalb, IL

**NOT ELECTRIC** Decorative hanging lantern of hand-worked tin construction in a traditional Moroccan-inspired form.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Lanterns

Materials

Tin

Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Decorative Lantern with Moorish Arch Motifs
Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Decorative Lantern with Moorish Arch Motifs

Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Decorative Lantern with Moorish Arch Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage Indian brass lantern is a richly decorative hanging piece, distinguished by its finely pierced metalwork and elegant architectural form.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Vintage Quatrefoil Pierced Silver Gilt Square 4 Light Lantern Fixture
Wonderful Vintage Quatrefoil Pierced Silver Gilt Square 4 Light Lantern Fixture

Wonderful Vintage Quatrefoil Pierced Silver Gilt Square 4 Light Lantern Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Vintage Quatrefoil Pierced Silver Gilt Square 4 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixture Rewired With Porcelain Sockets So Can Be Places In A Covered Damp Area.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Silver

New Cast Bronze Hall Lantern, Louis XV Style, Pierced Gallery, Four-Light
New Cast Bronze Hall Lantern, Louis XV Style, Pierced Gallery, Four-Light

New Cast Bronze Hall Lantern, Louis XV Style, Pierced Gallery, Four-Light

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

A striking bronze hall lantern, glazed with four beveled glass panels and crowned by a finely pierced gallery of scrolling, lattice-like openwork.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late 19th / Early 20th Century German Pierced Metal Octagonal Lanterns
Pair of Late 19th / Early 20th Century German Pierced Metal Octagonal Lanterns

Pair of Late 19th / Early 20th Century German Pierced Metal Octagonal Lanterns

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of pierced metal octagonal lanterns, each with an eight-sided glazed body with flat glass panels set in riveted metal frames, above a circular base.

Category

Early 20th Century German Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Circa 1900 Painted Tôle Lantern with Pierced Crown and Three Lights
French Circa 1900 Painted Tôle Lantern with Pierced Crown and Three Lights

French Circa 1900 Painted Tôle Lantern with Pierced Crown and Three Lights

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French lantern, dating to circa 1900, is crafted in painted tôle and distinguished by its elegant, vertically oriented cylindrical form.

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Tôle

Moorish Glass Lantern, Handcrafted Metal & Glass, Morocco
Moorish Glass Lantern, Handcrafted Metal & Glass, Morocco

Moorish Glass Lantern, Handcrafted Metal & Glass, Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Moroccan Mamounia glass lantern with Moorish design. Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan lantern.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hanging Glass Lantern
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hanging Glass Lantern

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hanging Glass Lantern

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large glass Moroccan hanging lantern with Moorish design. Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan Lantern, with clear, blue, green, red and gold blown glass al...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gold and Brass 4 Light Lantern
Vintage Gold and Brass 4 Light Lantern

Vintage Gold and Brass 4 Light Lantern

By Moe Lighting

Located in Dallas, TX

The interior working bulb platform is on a tilt central column or lever that tilts with the movement of the lantern in the wind. Both the top and bottom parts of the lantern have ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns
Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Gilt Copper Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

Both lanterns are constructed in multiple sections, with riveted joints and structural bands reinforcing the pierced copper body.

Category

20th Century Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century
Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century

Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome pair of English copper-alloy hall lanterns dating to the late 19th century. Each lantern features a domed cap surmounted by a suspension ring, above a pierced geometric g...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Copper

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Lantern by Berber Tribes, Metal & Glass, 1970
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Lantern by Berber Tribes, Metal & Glass, 1970

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Lantern by Berber Tribes, Metal & Glass, 1970

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Square shape elegant impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan Lantern, 29 inches tall with clear, blue, green, red and gold blown glass all around.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Moroccan Islamic Style Brass and Green Glass Lantern Chandelier
Antique Moroccan Islamic Style Brass and Green Glass Lantern Chandelier

Antique Moroccan Islamic Style Brass and Green Glass Lantern Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

The lantern is constructed in a tall, tapering hexagonal form, surmounted by a pierced domed crown and suspended from a metal loop.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Islamic Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Arts and Crafts Brass Lantern with Mica Panels, USA
19th Century Arts and Crafts Brass Lantern with Mica Panels, USA

19th Century Arts and Crafts Brass Lantern with Mica Panels, USA

Located in Montreal, QC

Arts and Crafts cylindrical hand pierced brass lantern with three mica panels and mica bottom; a door opens to the side.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

A Palatial Pair French 19th/20th C.  Régence Style Gilt-Bronze 4-Light Lanterns
A Palatial Pair French 19th/20th C.  Régence Style Gilt-Bronze 4-Light Lanterns

A Palatial Pair French 19th/20th C. Régence Style Gilt-Bronze 4-Light Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine and Palatial Pair of French 19th/20th Century Régence Revival Style Gilt-Bronze (Ormolu) Four-Light Figural Lanterns. The impressive pair of lanterns with a pierced circu...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Regency Revival Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Italian Pierced Metal Lanterns, Sold Individually
Set of 6 Italian Pierced Metal Lanterns, Sold Individually

Set of 6 Italian Pierced Metal Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Italian hammered and pierced gilt brass pendant light fixtures. Sold Individually. Measurements: Minimum drop: 22" Diameter at widest: 12.5"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Moorish Pierced Brass and Stained Glass Hanging Lamp, Lantern
Antique Moorish Pierced Brass and Stained Glass Hanging Lamp, Lantern

Antique Moorish Pierced Brass and Stained Glass Hanging Lamp, Lantern

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Moroccan pendant light. Newly rewired, and in very good condition with age appropriate patina. Original chains. Uses one single standard bulb E26/E27. Made of metal with cut...

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern/Light
Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern/Light

Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern/Light

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Morroccan lantern with pierced brass and ruby red glass.

Category

Antique 19th Century Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

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American Pierced Tin Lantern with Three Windows
American Pierced Tin Lantern with Three Windows

American Pierced Tin Lantern with Three Windows

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

American Pierced Tin Lantern with Three Windows

Located in New Hope, PA

An American pierced tinned sheet iron lantern with three windows retaining the original glass.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Tin

Moroccan Small Pierced Metal Lantern, Star Design
Moroccan Small Pierced Metal Lantern, Star Design

Moroccan Small Pierced Metal Lantern, Star Design

Unavailable

H 18 in W 10 in D 10 in

Moroccan Small Pierced Metal Lantern, Star Design

Located in Orlando, FL

Small size Moroccan pierced metal lantern, star design with small multicolor glass fragments on a copper stained frame, measuring approximately 18?

Category

2010s Moroccan Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Moroccan Lantern
Beautiful Moroccan Lantern

Beautiful Moroccan Lantern

Unavailable

H 36 in Dm 18 in

Beautiful Moroccan Lantern

Located in Austin, TX

Hand made, pierced tin, Moroccan Lantern, housing four 60 watt, candles

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Lanterns

Materials

Glass

20th Century Japanese Brass Lantern
20th Century Japanese Brass Lantern

20th Century Japanese Brass Lantern

Unavailable

H 17 in Dm 16 in

20th Century Japanese Brass Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th century Japanese pierced brass lotus form hanging lantern.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Red Wooden Lanterns
Pair of Red Wooden Lanterns

Pair of Red Wooden Lanterns

Unavailable

H 28 in Dm 15 in

Pair of Red Wooden Lanterns

Located in Boston, MA

Pair of red wooden six sided lanterns with pierced tops.

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Moroccan Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Moroccan Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Moroccan Lanterns

Unavailable

H 38 in Dm 13 in

Pair of 19th Century Moroccan Lanterns

Located in Boston, MA

Pair of 19th century pierced Moroccan lanterns with azure blue glass beads.

Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Andalusian 19th Century Lantern Fixtures
Pair of Andalusian 19th Century Lantern Fixtures

Pair of Andalusian 19th Century Lantern Fixtures

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of hall lanterns with pierced and punchwork decor in black painted tin and in hexagonal shape, each side having a glass window.

Category

Antique 1890s Spanish Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Tin

Turkish Moroccan Lighthouse Lantern, Multi-Color Glass
Turkish Moroccan Lighthouse Lantern, Multi-Color Glass

Turkish Moroccan Lighthouse Lantern, Multi-Color Glass

Located in Orlando, FL

Medium size Moroccan pierced metal lantern, Lighthouse style with multi-color frosty glass on a copper stained frame, measuring approximately 17" in height and 7" in width.

Category

2010s Moroccan Lanterns

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Copper Finish Metal Lantern, Basket
Turkish Moroccan Handmade Copper Finish Metal Lantern, Basket

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Copper Finish Metal Lantern, Basket

Located in Orlando, FL

Flower shape Moroccan pierced metal lantern, Elixir style with small multi-color glass fragments on a copper stained frame, measuring approximately 10" in height and 8" in width.

Category

2010s Moroccan Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Metal Lantern and Multi-Color Glass
Turkish Moroccan Handmade Metal Lantern and Multi-Color Glass

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Metal Lantern and Multi-Color Glass

Located in Orlando, FL

Large size Moroccan pierced metal lantern, living style with small red-color glass fragments on a copper stained frame, measuring approximately 33" in height and 17" in width.

Category

2010s Moroccan Lanterns

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Metal Lantern and Multi-Color Glass
Turkish Moroccan Handmade Metal Lantern and Multi-Color Glass

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Metal Lantern and Multi-Color Glass

Located in Orlando, FL

Medium size Moroccan pierced metal lantern, Bal style with small multi-color glass fragments on a copper stained frame, measuring approximately 38 in height and 14" in width.

Category

2010s Moroccan Lanterns

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Copper Finish Multi-Color Glass Metal Lantern
Turkish Moroccan Handmade Copper Finish Multi-Color Glass Metal Lantern

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Copper Finish Multi-Color Glass Metal Lantern

Located in Orlando, FL

Flower shape Moroccan pierced metal lantern, Elixir style with small multicolor glass fragments on a copper stained frame, measuring approximately 27?

Category

2010s Moroccan Lanterns

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Copper Finish Multi-Color Glass Metal Lantern
Turkish Moroccan Handmade Copper Finish Multi-Color Glass Metal Lantern

Turkish Moroccan Handmade Copper Finish Multi-Color Glass Metal Lantern

Located in Orlando, FL

Medium size Moroccan pierced metal lantern, Bal style with small multicolor glass fragments on a copper stained frame, measuring approximately 14?

Category

2010s Moroccan Lanterns

Materials

Metal

19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern
19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern

19th Century Knight Templar Pierced Lantern

Located in London, GB

19th century knight templar pierced lantern We are proud to offer a rare example of a mid-19th century handcrafted pieced toleware/tin lantern.

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Tin

Pierced lantern (3 available)
Pierced lantern (3 available)

Pierced lantern (3 available)

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H 20 in Dm 7.5 in

Pierced lantern (3 available)

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2187abc Pierced and curved lantern Priced individually

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Circa 1910's Bronze Pierced  Lantern
Circa 1910's Bronze Pierced  Lantern

Circa 1910's Bronze Pierced Lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-100 Bronze pierced four panel lantern

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Eight Panels Pierced Lantern
Eight Panels Pierced Lantern

Eight Panels Pierced Lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-1823 Pierced brass pendant with colored glass inserts

Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pierced Tole Lantern
Pierced Tole Lantern

Pierced Tole Lantern

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H 17 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in

Pierced Tole Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Charming pierced tole lantern.

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Pierced Brass Lantern
Pierced Brass Lantern

Pierced Brass Lantern

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H 25 in Dm 7 in

Pierced Brass Lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2321 A pierced brass lantern.

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Decorative Pierced Metal Lantern
Decorative Pierced Metal Lantern

Decorative Pierced Metal Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

Decorative pierced metal lantern found in France with Asian motifs in cut metal.

Category

20th Century Asian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

White pierced brass lantern
White pierced brass lantern

White pierced brass lantern

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H 21 in Dm 14 in

White pierced brass lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2144 Pierced brass lantern with 4 lite clusted

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Tall Pierced Column Lanterns
Tall Pierced Column Lanterns

Tall Pierced Column Lanterns

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H 38.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Tall Pierced Column Lanterns

Located in Austin, TX

A selection of two handsome tall, pierced column lanterns of nickel featuring an elaborate Ottoman or Moroccan four-sided design, with hinged top and U.S.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern
Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern

Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern

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H 51 in Dm 16 in

Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1910 Turkish pierced bronze lantern with glass insets with eight candelabra lights.

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Turkish Pierced Metal Lantern

Turkish Pierced Metal Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's Turkish pierced metal lantern. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY 212-751-2282

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Lanterns

Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern
Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern

Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern

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H 51 in Dm 16 in

Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish pierced bronze lantern with glass insets. 51" drop & 16" diameter.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Lanterns

Pair of Pierced Copper Lanterns
Pair of Pierced Copper Lanterns

Pair of Pierced Copper Lanterns

Located in San Francisco, CA

Six panel glass and pierced copper 3 light lantern. Enchanting pattern play of stars, holes and squiggles.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Vintage Moroccan Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern
Vintage Moroccan Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern

Vintage Moroccan Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage Moroccan pierced brass hanging lantern. Newly rewired.

Category

Mid-20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pierced Turkish Lantern with Interior Light
Pierced Turkish Lantern with Interior Light

Pierced Turkish Lantern with Interior Light

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s lantern with original finish. Available in our 241 East 60th Street location. 212-751-2282

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Lanterns

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Pierced Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of pierced lanterns is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all pierced lanterns available were constructed with great care. We have 52 antique and vintage pierced lanterns in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of pierced lanterns available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Pierced lanterns made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some pierced lanterns are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller pierced lanterns, measuring 6 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Lynne Meade Ceramics produced beautiful pierced lanterns that are worth considering.

How Much are Pierced Lanterns?

Prices for pierced lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pierced lanterns begin at $401 and can go as high as $17,028, while the average can fetch as much as $1,950.

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.