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Neoclassical French Bronze Gas Lantern / Gasolier
Located in Charleston, SC
line. The square form gas lantern is topped with a four sided bronze pierced Fleur-de-lis Crown
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Early 19th Century Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
English Brass-Stained and Beveled glass Electrified Gas Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
19th century electrified gas lantern, brass frame with upper texture blue stained glass and lower
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19th Century English Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Gas Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This antique lantern was originally a gas fixture which dates it to the early part of the last half
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant octagon shaped gold dore bronze gas lantern, later electrified with original beveled glass
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Very Large And Early Estate Gas Lantern With Wall Bracket
Located in Peekskill, NY
This impressive lantern is all hand-hammered and blacksmith made. The lantern alone has a 24 inch
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
flame emanating from a corona, echoing their past as gas lanterns. Below, there is an elegant band of
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Asian Inspired Iron and Steel Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
bulb.
Possibly this originally was a gas lantern.
Recently re-wired and ready to install.
The
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair Lantern Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of painted wooden gas lanterns, electrified, with original glass. Iron mounts. From the
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
American Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Gas/Electric Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
This highly unusual lantern dates from a time when both gas and electricity were available, the
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Antique English Solid Brass Gas-Light Era Lantern, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English solid brass gas-light era lantern, circa 1890.
LAN009.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Copper and Brass Hanging Glass Lanterns, Orig Gas, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
. Early 19th century. Lanterns were originally gas powered and have been electrified. Lanterns are 47
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in
Polished Copper Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
finials to the base. Originally a gas street lantern, now electrified with a four light candelabra fixture.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Copper
French Verdigris Green Patina Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
. Originally served as a gas-lit street lantern - now newly wired with a drop-cluster of three candelabra
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique English "Huge" Copper Lanterns, c1800s from Birmingham UK Train Station
Located in Chicago, IL
Station many years ago. This particular Pair of Antique English Copper Lanterns were originally gas lite
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1890s English Country Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Copper
H 48 in W 32 in D 32 in
American Copper Street Lantern in Wooden Barrel, Sturbridge, MA., Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American gas copper street lantern with the original glass, floral motif, hinged door, mounted in a
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1820s American American Empire Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
Exceptional 19th Century Brass & Cut Glass Hexagon Shaped Entry or Hall Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional brass and cut glass hanging entry hall or stairwell lantern, originally gas operated
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
English Brass Hexagon Decorative Dome and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
foliage finial. Early 19th century. Lantern was originally gas and has been electrified.
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1830s English George IV Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Dome Copper and Brass Decorative Hanging Hall Lanterns, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American dome finial copper and brass decorative hanging paneled glass hall lanterns
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1850s American American Empire Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 18.5 in Dm 9.75 in
Pair of Large Antique Bronze and Iron Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flame echoing their past as gas lanterns. Have been wired for electricity but could be converted back to
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron
Oil Painting on Plate Wilhelm Link 1920s Urban Fall Berlin Rainy Day Framed
Located in Neuss, NW
Wilhelm Willy link Urban Fall. Autumn day in rainy Berlin. Old gas lanterns line the side of a
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Wood
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 0.79 in
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant.
If you are a
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal, Iron
H 41 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of American Brass Hall Lanterns with Orig, Frosted Etched Globes, Gas, 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
filigree cock keys. Pair of lanterns were originally gas and have been electrified. Mid-19th century.
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1860s American American Empire Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Wheeler Reflector Co Mirrored Wall Gas Sconce - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Boho gas wall lanterns. Made by the iconic Wheeler Reflector Co. and
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
also still be fitted with gas or electric lanterns to provide a wonderful source of lighting.
Each
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 21 in W 11 in D 32 in
Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Søborg, DK
well as stable lanterns) and gas oil lamps made of tin, zinc and brass, with accessories such as
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1890s Swedish Victorian Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Early Gas Lantern with Beveled Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early Gas Lantern with Beveled Glass
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Blown Glass and Bronze Gas Lantern
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Large and in perfect condition gas lantern with two hand blown upward fluting shades.
Category
19th Century Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gas Lantern in Tole Now Electrified
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking black tole lantern with glass panel sides and scrolling iron decoration
Category
19th Century American Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Tôle
French Art Nouveau 19th Century Parisian Cast Iron Arm for Gas Lantern Light
Located in Petaluma, CA
This unique French Art Nouveau 19th century Parisian cast iron arm was originally used for a gas
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Iron
H 22.5 in W 4.5 in D 21.5 in
Italian 19th Century Art Nouveau Gas Lantern
Located in Oregon, OR
Originally this 19th century Italian Art Nouveau lantern was gas burning. It was modified for
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19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Victorian Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Unusual design for Victorian era gas lantern. Electrified with two sockets.
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Victorian Jeweled Lantern
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early gas lantern converted to gas.
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French, Iron and Tole Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
as a gas lantern.
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19th Century French Antique Gas Lanterns
Large English 19th Century Verdigris Copper Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a large and very attractive English mid-19th century verdigris copper hanging gas lantern
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1860s Great Britain (UK) Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Walden Chemist Globe Lantern
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
An exceptional globe gas lantern.
Natural verdigris to the copper frame, opaline glass above
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Arts & Crafts Painted and Stained Glass Panel, Oriental Style Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
used as a gas lantern, now electrified.
Designer to hang from ceiling or stand on a pedestal or table
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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Copper
H 35 in W 25 in D 25 in
Gas Era Post Lantern
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Gas Era Post Lantern
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#24 Pairs w/#23) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#22 Pairs w/#21) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#26 Pairs w/#25) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#25 Pairs w/#26) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#23 Pairs w/#24) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Gas Era Slag Glass Lantern
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Gas Era Slag Glass Lantern
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Converted Gas Hall Lantern Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Made by R. Williamson of Chicago circa 1905, this converted gas hall lantern has an interesting
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Early 1900s Antique Gas Lanterns
Converted 19th Century Outdoor Gas Lamps
By W. Parkenson
Located in Bedford, NY
OUTDOOR GAS LANTERNS - EARLY 19TH CENTURY- THAT HAVE BEEN CONVERTED INTO 4 LIGHT ELECTRIC LIGHTS
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19th Century English Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#14 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ Shipping is FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#11 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ Shipping is FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#10 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ Shipping is FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#12 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ Shipping is FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#13 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ Shipping is FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#17 Pairs w/#18) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#15 Pairs w/#16) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The lanterns were
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#18 Pairs w/#17) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#19 Pairs w/#20) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
began to electrify in order to lessen the threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#21 Pairs w/#22) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The lanterns were
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#16 Pairs w/#15) 29 Avail. Buy 2+ Shipping FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
threat of fire and other hazards caused by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#9 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The lanterns were
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#7 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The lanterns were
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#6 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The lanterns were
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Lantern French Palatial (#3 of 29 Available) Buy 2+ and Shipping is FREE
Located in Brenham, TX
by lanterns using gas. In fact, the last remaining gas lanterns are from 1960.
The lanterns were
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
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Antique Gas Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique gas lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique gas lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are all kinds of antique gas lanterns available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique gas lanterns made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique gas lanterns are appealing in their simplicity, but Benjamin produced popular antique gas lanterns that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Gas Lanterns?
Prices for antique gas lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique gas lanterns begin at $350 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.
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.
Questions About Antique Gas Lanterns
- 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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