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Bronze Dore Lantern

An Antique Gilt Bronze Dore French Rococo Lantern
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Bronze Dore lantern of very good quality, wonderful warm patina and very well
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Lanterns

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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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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze Doré Chateau Lantern, circa 1850-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze doré chateau lantern, circa 1850-1870. LAN034.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Lanterns

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Bronze Dore and Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (20th Century) bronze dore round tapered shaped hanging lantern with 4 glass
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Hanging Lantern Pendant Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore 4 arm hanging lantern / pendant lamp with festoon
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass
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20th Century Louis XV Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Petite Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Dore bronze rococo Louis XV Petite lantern chandelier has been rewired with 3
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20th Century Louis XV Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass
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20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

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Bronze

19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze with Crystal Suspended Ceiling Lantern. The crystal shade and
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Lanterns

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Glass Figural Seven-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
lantern. Beautifully cast, hand-chassed and hand-chiseled with the finest quality of French dore bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Doré 4-Light Lantern with Porcelain Flowers
Located in San Francisco, CA
With arching openwork top above a square-form body tapering to a foliate pendant knob; decorated overall with later porcelain flower heads which can be easily removed.
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful 19th Century French Caldwell Regal Bronze Lantern Frosted Glass Panels
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful early 20th century dore bronze lantern by E. F. Caldwell in the French style with
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Early 20th Century American Rococo Lanterns

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Bronze

Monumental Louis XVI style dore bronze lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Monumental Louis XVI style dore bronze ram's head and floral motif lantern with blue etched glass
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Empire Dore Lantern Chandelier, Frosted Etched Glass, 19th Century, Solid Bronze
Located in Manhasset, NY
Empire Dore Lantern Chandelier, Frosted Etched Glass, 19th Century, Solid Bronze Pendant A finely
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Early 20th Century European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Fine Pair Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Fixtures Curved Glass Panels Bows
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant pair of doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom
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Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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French Doré Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
A heavy and well-crafted French doré gilt bronze lantern in the Louis XV or Rococo style. Octagonal
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Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

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Bronze

Cast Iron and Bronze Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
heavy cast iron and bronze gold dore lantern
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Early 20th Century European Lanterns

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Bronze, Iron

Antique French Louis 16th Bronze Doré Lantern, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis 16th bronze doré lantern, circa 1890.
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

19th c Louis XVI bronze dore lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
pr of beautiful 19th c bronze dore glass lanterns. French Louis XVI design with rams heads
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

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Bronze

Antique Late 19th Century Bronze Doré Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic and beautiful.
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Antique Late 19th Century European Lanterns

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Bronze

Monumental Mid 19th C Venetian Bronze Doré Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
This large scale lantern was made in Venice during the 19th century, circa 1830. This lantern
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Lanterns

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Bronze

Palace Size Impressive Bronze Dore Lantern 19th C. with Bows and Swags 4 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Large and exquisite lantern having 4 large cast acorn finials at the crest. Four lights inside the
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Antique Late 19th Century European Lanterns

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Bronze

5 Foot Tall Dore Bronze Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic large scale antique French bronze dore lantern that is 5 feet tall circa 1900. This
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

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Bronze, Gold

French Bronze Doré Lantern Style Chandelier, Four Lights with Beveled Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful gilt bronze frame, lantern style chandelier having four candle/ lights Stemming from a
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Foliate Lanterns
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 20th century French Louis XVI style bronze doré lanterns, circa 1910, featuring
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

A palatial French 19 century Louis XVI style gilt bronze lantern
Located in New York, NY
A finest quality palatial French 19 century Louis XVI style bronze dore lantern chandelier . This
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Dore' Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Elegantly detailed Dore' bronze hanging lantern
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Vintage 1940s French Lanterns

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Glass

Dore' Bronze Hanging Lantern
Dore' Bronze Hanging Lantern
H 17 in W 12 in D 12 in
French 19th Century Large Dore Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Late 19th century large dore bronze lantern with four lights. Total height with two links of fully
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Antique 1880s French Lanterns

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Bronze

Louis XIV Style Dore Bronze Lantern circa 1900
Located in Astoria, NY
Substantial Dore Bronze Lantern with seeded glass created circa 1900 in France has a four light
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Argente and Dore Bronze Lanterns
Located in Vista, CA
Pair of Argente and Dore bronze ecclesiastical lanterns on red velvet covered poles. Could be hung
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Beveled Glass Panes Versailles Lantern Fixture
By Henri Vian
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful petite French doré bronze lantern with beveled glass panes in the versailles motif
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Doré Bronze Beveled Glass Filigree Lantern Chandelier Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful petite Doré bronze lantern with multifaceted beveled glass will give off a lovely
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Vintage 1950s French Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair of Palatial Empire Doré Bronze Ram's Head Lanterns
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of palatial Empire doré bronze ram's head lanterns. Finest pair of French gilt bronze lanterns
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Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Gold Gilt Beveled Glass Lantern Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French doré bronze, gold gilt lantern fixture with beveled glass panels. Four interior
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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass
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20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

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Bronze

Elegant French Dore Bronze Four-Light Lantern With Bows & Swags Bent Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
This ornately French lantern is decorated with beautiful dore bronze décor of bows with pine cones
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Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

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Bronze

Monumental Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Large Rams Head Lantern
By François Linke
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Louis XVI style monumental Dore bronze rams head etched glass lantern. This spectacular one of a
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Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Lanterns

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Dore & Beveled Glass Four-Light Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement in your entryway or powder room with this elegant Napoleon III bronze dore fixture
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

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Bronze

A Very Fine Quality French Dore Bronze Four Light Lantern Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Very Fine Quality French Dore Bronze Four Light Lantern Chandelier Adorned With Bows And Urns
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns

Pair of Monumental Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Large Rams Head Lanterns
By François Linke
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style monumental Dore bronze rams head etched glass lanterns. These spectacular
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Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Monumental Louis XVI Style Doré Bronze Large Rams Head Lanterns
By François Linke
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style monumental doré bronze ram's head etched glass lanterns. These spectacular
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Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Lanterns

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Brass

Large French Louis XVI Style Iron and Bronze Wall Lanterns, French, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of extraordinary and very large size Louis XVI style iron, bronze and bronze doré hanging
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze, Iron

Bronze Dore Louis XV Style Floral Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Louis XV style bronze dore four light lantern adorned with hand painted Capodimonte flowers.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pair of Dore Bronze Etched Glass Lantern Chandeliers
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of dore bronze etched glass lantern chandeliers. This Louis XV style pair of dore bronze
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Vintage 1960s Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Outstanding French Doré Bronze Four-Light Neoclassical Curved Glass Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
accented with beautiful dore bronze supports with delicate scrolls, floral detail and graceful arcs
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Elegant Dore Etched Bronze Louis XVI Large Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant dore bronze five-light lantern with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of lantern
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Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair of Dore Bronze, Readed and X-Pattern Curved Glass Lanterns
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for a hallway or a covered porch, this classic pair of dore bronze and curved glass 3 light
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Versailles-Inspired French Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand doré bronze hall lantern was inspired by the model made for the Palace of Versailles
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Bronze

Caldwell Bronze Etched Floral Opal Glass Three-Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
This beautiful Caldwell doré bronze lantern with pierced floral and filigree detail around the opal
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Impressively Large Vintage French Bronze Dore & Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An exquisite and very large scale vintage bronze doré and antique glass lantern having interior 3
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Vintage 1940s French Lanterns

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Bronze

French Filigree Gilt Doré Bronze Hexagon Glass Lantern Three-Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful doré bronze three-light lantern has beautiful filigree scrolls accenting the top of
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Vintage 1950s French Baroque Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Vintage Dore Bronze Louis XVI Large Lantern Pendent Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Gilt Dore Bronze And Bent Plexiglas Louis XVI Style Large Lantern Pendent 4
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20th Century Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass
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20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style, Large Hanging Lanterns, Dore Bronze, Etched Glass, Rams Motif
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style monumental doré bronze ram's head etched glass lanterns. These spectacular
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful French Neoclassical Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful etched design surround the rim and matching canopy. The beautiful cut-glass lantern
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Lanterns

Outstanding French Dore Bronze Filigree Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
By François Linke
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French dore bronze filigree Louis XV style lantern chandelier with 4 candelabra
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze-Mounted Etched Lantern Neoclassical Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Empire dore bronze mounted etched glass bell jar form lantern fixture. Wonderful etched reed
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Five-Light Lantern Chandelier Porcelain Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
This very delicately detailed porcelain flower French bronze lantern has four arms and a light in
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Ormolu Dore Gilt Bronze Swag Crest Four-Light Rounded Glass Lantern Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French ormolu-mounted doré gilt bronze floral swag and crest top four-light rounded
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Wonderful French Bow Gilt Doré Bronze and Frosted Art Glass Chandelier Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful three-light gilt bronze floral and beautiful frosted glass chandelier lantern. The gilt
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Arched Crystal Gilt Bronze Three-Light Lanterns
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of fine antique Art Deco bronze doré and crystal lanterns, France, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Single Glass Bronze Dore Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful single bronze dore lantern with lovely detail.
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20th Century Lanterns

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Bronze

Dore Bronze Bell Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Dore Bronze and acid etched frosted glass bell lantern
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

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Bronze

Dore Bronze & Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical style dore bronze and glass hanging lantern, a circular top plate with four chains
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

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Bronze

Dore Bronze & Glass Hanging Lantern
Dore Bronze & Glass Hanging Lantern
H 36 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Fabulous French Bronze Dore Chandelier Lantern, Pair or Single
Located in Summerland, CA
Superb French mercury gilt bronze chandelier lantern. Fabulous workmanship, motif of acanthus
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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style three-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

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Bronze

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern. Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

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Bronze

Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French mid-20th century neoclassical style single light interior hanging lantern with six glass panels. Each of the six glass panels has a cut starburst decor. One socket f...
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Lanterns

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Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Bronze and Clear Glass Four-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Art Deco bronze and clear glass cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1930-1939. This lantern is in very good condition, no damages, rewired. Fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency Square Large Bronze Glass Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan designs Regency square large bronze and glass 4 light lantern fixture.
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20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Small Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Lantern
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A small Louis XVI style gilt bronze lantern modelled after the Versailles Model. Of hexagonal form surmounted by a corona cast with fleur-de-lys and scallop shells. French, ci...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

Small Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Lantern
Small Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Lantern
H 21.26 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Curved Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French bronze Regency / Empire style curved glass panel lantern light fixture with 6 candelabra lights.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant gilt bronze and brass mounted cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1920-1930. Finely handcrafted, clean lines and modern design in...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Regency Style Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency style brass hall lantern, having bowed glass panels swag and ribbon decoration and a four branch sconce within.
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20th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Regency Style Brass Hall Lantern
Regency Style Brass Hall Lantern
H 37.01 in Dm 18.12 in
Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Late 20thC Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns X16 available Price is each W44 x D44 x H105 cm.
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Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns
Large French 19thC Style Bronze & Iron Lanterns
H 41.34 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Large French Louis XVI Style Bronze Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of solid brass with integrated cast bronze details, six curved sides with curved cut g...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.  
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

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Bronze

Octagonal Bronze Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th century Italian octagonal bronze lantern with faceted glass.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Country Lanterns

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Bronze

Octagonal Bronze Lantern
Octagonal Bronze Lantern
H 31.11 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Palatial and Massive Antique French Louis XVI Multi Light Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and monumental large antique French Louis XVI girl bronze multi light lantern of superb quality embellished with gilt bronze ribbons, tassels and further adorned with inte...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Louis XVI style Lantern, profusely decorated with garlands of flowers. Four original curved glass panels. Exquisite Detail. 4 lights. France, circa 1900. ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

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Bronze Dore Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bronze dore lantern for your home. A bronze dore lantern — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bronze dore lantern — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each bronze dore lantern bearing Louis XVI, Neoclassical or Belle Époque hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Bronze Dore Lantern?

A bronze dore lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,625, while the lowest priced sells for $1,100 and the highest can go for as much as $49,500.

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.

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