19th Century Amsterdam Bronze First-Class Ship's Lantern
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Amsterdam bronze first-class ship's Lantern.
Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps
Bronze
19th Century Amsterdam Bronze First-Class Ship's Lantern
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Amsterdam bronze first-class ship's Lantern.
Bronze
Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional Yacht lantern with large red, blue, and clear bullseye lenses. Highly polished and lacquered case. Vented top and carry rings. Hinged door to rear. Oil burner in place. T...
Brass
Pair of English Copper Ship’s Starboard & Port Ship's Lanterns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fantastic pair of early ship's Starboard & Port lanterns executed in copper with the original fresnel lens to each, they retain a wonderful old and warm patina throughout the surfa...
Copper
Polished Copper Masthead Ship's Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Thick Fresnel glass lens, brass bezel. Hinged top with clasp. Electrified. Dimensions: 13" L x 13" W x 20" H (without handle).
1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (19th Century) iron and glass half round ships embarkment lantern with scroll handle.
Glass
American Painted Metal Ship's Lantern, 19th Century, Rustic Style, USA
Located in Queens, NY
2 American (19th Century) painted metal round 6 glass panel embarkment lanterns with handle (PRICED EACH) Distressed
Glass
Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by Perko of Brooklyn, New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered marine lantern by Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation of Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A., as found on the attached maker’s badge. With clear glass g...
Brass
Solid Copper Ship’s Lantern by Tung Woo of Hong Kong
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a “not under command” lantern with brass badges, hasp, hinge, handle, bars, etc. Glass Fresnel lens with removable red filter. Wired with a new socket. Mounted to a thick mah...
Copper
Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by F.H. Lovell Co. of Arlington, New Jersey
Located in Norwell, MA
Superb ship's lantern by Lovell with a ruby red lens by Corning.
Brass
Pair of Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns by Meteorite "P18124" & "P137559"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a fabulous pair of genuine ship's lanterns from a huge old vessel, great relics.
Steel
Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine solid brass ship's lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co.
Brass
Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, "25029" & "19203"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper and brass ship's port and starboard ships lanterns by the venerable and famous English maker "Meteorite."
Copper
Large Ships Anchor Lantern 6549
Located in Norwell, MA
Very large ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens with outside cage.
Steel
Steel Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
English made ships lantern by Meteorite. Fitted with a fresnel glass lens.
Steel
Solid Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime ships lantern with fresnel lens. Makers badge from "Perko", Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, Brooklyn New York.
Brass
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Very rare, very early example of a American ships lantern from the Clipper Ship Era. Circa 1855.
Brass
Copper Ships Stern Lantern By English Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished copper and brass trimmed ships lantern with glass lens, Brass "Stern" badge, burner with porcelain burner and reflector.
Brass
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a thick wood base.
Copper
Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome polished cooper ships lantern by Davey of London. With brass stern badge, lens bezel, makers badge and carry handle.
Copper
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern By Meteorite Of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a thick wood base.
Brass, Copper
Antique Ships Anchor Lantern by French Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
This is a first-class ship lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered.
Brass
Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-held mining or ship lantern/oil Lamp in patinated brass. Despite being around 100 years old it has an almost futuristic or brutalistic appearance.
Brass
Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine old highly polished Meteorite ship's lantern with brass "Anchor" badge.
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a former large oil nautical lantern. It depicts a metal port ship’s lantern painted green with a blue glass shade.
Metal
Copper Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper ships lantern with fresnel lens, iron hoist and bale handles.
Copper
Solid Brass Ruby Red Perkins Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass Perkins Marine ship's lantern with rich red lens and protective brass bars, vented top with hoisting ring.
Solid Brass English Cabin Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of top quality solid brass ships lanterns with oval makers badges from Davey and Company of London, England.
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.
Large Brass Marine Lantern By Davey
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships lantern with makers badge from Davey of London.
Brass
Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered one hundred-year-old ship’s lantern with Fresnel glass lens, mounting flanges, hoop carry handle, etc.
Brass
Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Sturdy pair of meticulously polished and laquered ships lanterns by Perko Delite. With steel framed doors, vented tops and carry rings.
Brass
$800Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage Ankerlicht copper ship's lantern from the Netherlands re-purposed into an electric lamp.
Copper
Solid Brass Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered solid brass ships lantern with clear glass lenses. Lacking colored red and green filters.
Brass
$1,095 / item
National Marine Lamp Company Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern by the National Marine Lamp Company.
Steel
Solid Copper Marine Lantern with Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern with highly polished copper case, brass protective bars, and clear Fresnel glass lens.
Brass
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fabulous antique ship lantern. Weight 2.5 lbs Overall Dimensions 10"H x 10"W x 5"D Made American Material Brass Date 1950.
Brass
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fabulous antique ship lantern. Weight: 2.5 lbs Overall Dimensions: 10"H x 10"W x 5"D Made: American Material: Brass Date: 1950.
Brass
$486Sale Price|30% Off
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, converted to electricity, early 20th century.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Exceptional Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of top quality Davey & Co. ships lanterns. With arched and vented tops, carry handles, beveled glass, hinged doors, burners, etc.
Brass
Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth Century. awesome pair of antique ships lanterns Weight: 1 lb (each) Overall Dimensions: 9"H x 6"W x 6"D Made: America Material: Brass Date: 1950.
Brass
$1,895
Steel Marine Lighting
Located in Norwell, MA
A Ward Hendrickson cobalt blue lens polished steel ships lantern. This is a fantastic ships lantern.
Steel
Solid Brass Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous antique pair of highly polished and lacquered ship lanterns. Gleaming finish. Red and green glass lenses.
Brass
Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine and rare pair of polished and lacquered ships lanterns with makers badges from Peter Gray of Boston.
Brass
Copper "Not Under Command" Ship's Lantern with Glass Fresnel Lens by Meteorite
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern from the English firm "Meteorite."
Copper
F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens. Vented top and original hoisting ring. Mounting bracket to backside. Great nautical ...
Brass
Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highest quality solid copper port and starboard ship's lanterns by "Griffiths & Sons." These ship's lanterns are of highly polished copper and brass with sturdy bezels, hinge...
Copper
$2,395
Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bow lantern from a yacht. Marine lantern with three lenses, clear, port, and starboard.
Brass
$1,195
Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Anchor lantern from a boat of steel, copper and brass construction. Great piece of industrial lighting. Clear glass Fresnel lens. Copper bars. Brass trim. Vented top. Rewired with ne...
Steel
Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships anchor lantern with fresnel glass lense. Vented top and carry handle.
Steel
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive polished copper ships masthead lantern. Fitted with fresnel glass lens.
Copper
British Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique highly polished copper and brass ships masthead lantern. There is a clear globe shaped lens, hinged top, the interior has an awesome burner with reflector.
Brass
Brass Ships Onion Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass Perkins eight-inch onion lamp with red lens. Highly polished. Oil burner with wick, tank, and glass chimney. Nice unit. Highly polished finish. With oil burner and glass ...
Brass
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens.
Brass
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.
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Dry cell battery lamp.
Brass
Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Meticulously polished and lacquered ship’s anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, protective bars, carry handles, etc.
Brass
Massive Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
William Harvie & Co of Glasgow Scotland solid copper ship's masthead lantern with tall vented chimney, Fresnel glass lens, sliding door to rear.
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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