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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern Candlelight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Danish 18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern.
Category
Danish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Venetian Handcrafted Wrought Iron Lantern with Handcrafted Stained Glass
By Rustic Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted wrought iron lantern with handcrafted stained glass comes from the Veneto region of Italy and was made in late 1800. Handmade and desig...
Category
Italian Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800
English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Brass/Bronze Verdigris Lantern
Exceptional quality, rewired with original chain & hanging hook
Measures: W33 x D33 x H57 cm.
Category
British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Venetian 18th Century Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very stunning 18th century Lantern from Venice. Wonderfully crafted from gilt metal and decorated with an angel and putti - standing in its stone base. Grand scale and ready to use...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850.
Weathered, small losses and some old repairs.
Lantern can be opened on one side.
Glass of later date.
H:40,5cm W:26,5cm D:12cm
Category
French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Italian Painted Tole Hall Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
Green leaf form with red flower heads. Electrified. No glass.
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Tin
18th Century Italian Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century Italian lantern is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, blending elegance with intricate detailing. Handcrafted from wrought iron with gilded accents, this han...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
18th Century Italian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian hanging bronze oil lamp with removable lid. Solid bronze. Can be hung or used as a stand-alone decorating piece. Great piece to use with any decor. Dimensions l...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
18th Century India Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Sri Lankan hanging bronze oil lamp with Makara head spout. Solid bronze. Can be hung or used as a stand-alone decorating piece. Great piece to use with any decor. Dimen...
Category
Sri Lankan Grand Tour Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Fine 18th Century French Louis XVI Style Fire-Gilded Bronze Electried Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine, large Louis XVI style fire-gilded chandelier, France, late 18th century. This wonderful piece is finely elaborate in precise detail decorated with elegant foliate, flowers an...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Venetian Rococo Carved Painted Gilt Wood 3-Light Hall Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Italian Venetian Rococo carved painted parcel gilt wooden hall lantern.
Hand carved in the Veneto region (Venice) of Northeast Italy in the 18th / possibly early 19th century, exceptionally executed in the highly ornate, whimsy, light, airy, dramatic splendor that is period late Baroque Rococo style, lavishly ornamented and elaborately sculpted, featuring a large triangular sculptural form enclosing later electrified three faux candle lights, showcasing the original pale pastel green ground adorned with whimsy hand painted polychrome flower motif and ornate giltwood carvings, with beautifully aged patina over the whole. circa 1740-1810
This very large lantern probably graced a sweeping hall or palatial entry of a Venetian aristocratic palazzo decorated with frescoed walls and ceilings, marble floors, surrounded by opulent artwork.
Importance / History:
For many centuries, the control of artificial light was an important status symbol for people living in most cultures and was an instantly understood sign of wealth and power. Beginning in the early 17th century, grand lanterns such as this were first created and hung in the entrance halls, foyers and/or vestibules of important mansions and manor houses of the aristocratic and affluent classes of Italy, France and Spain.
Up until the early 20th century, the entrance hall was considered to be one of the most important spaces in any house. The main reason was that was the most public space in a house, and prior to phones or email, the space into which guests were admitted. Many, such as business people or important tradesmen, seldom went any further into the house. Therefore, that important entryway was designed and decorated with the intent of making the best impression on anyone who might enter it and to ensure they had the highest opinion of the residents of that house.
Dimensions: (approx)
32" Tall, 16.75" Wide, 16.75" Deep
Condition:
Very good antique condition with highly desirable original warm rustic distressed chippy paint patina. Modern lighting and wiring. Lots of antique character and old world European charm, wear consistent with age and use, including scattered minor nicks, losses and exposed gesso adding to the sophisticated whimsical elegance, warmth, and rich antique opulence!
Similar to a chandelier / hanging ceiling lamp / monumental pendant light...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1950 Rope Lantern Audoux Minet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a luminous central rod formed by a rope arm adorned with a loop on the upper part and serving to support the lantern on the lower part.
The body of the lantern consists o...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Rope
French Iron Lantern, circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavily patinated French iron lantern with wall mounting bracket.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Wire
Fine Candle Purple Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lustre Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Purple Crystal Chandelier - Antique Ceiling Pendant Lighting
Introducing an exquisite candle-style purple crystal chandelier that r...
Category
European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Wire
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassel. The tassel 'pompom' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
English Brass Serpentine Foliage Hanging Hall / Foyer Lantern Orig Candle C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass serpentine foliage hanging hall / foyer lantern with a locking hinged door, flanking bulbous urn finials, scroll work, and retains the orig...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Wire
Pair of Lantern Holders Lombardy early 18th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of lantern holders with iron frame and carved and gilded wooden body. An expression of the fully Baroque taste, the arms are moved in an "S" shape, while the wooden essence is c...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style
A rare and characterful large hanging lantern from the Netherlands, likely crafted in the late 17th or early 1...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Antique Venetian Pendant Chandelier Ceiling Hanging Glass Lantern Light 18th C
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Venetian pendant chandelier ceiling hanging glass lantern light 18th C. / early 19th century Venetian library chandelier pendant colorful ha...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Metal
18th/Early 19th Century Islamic Blown Glass Mosque Oil Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1785, Middle Eastern hand painted and blown glass Mosque lamp, 18th / early 19th century, the stunning blue glass mosque oil lamp having a large flared rim, o...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Troy, NY
An impressive, very large (43" tall) and well proportioned four-tier brass chandelier with 18 candle-arms. In original condition, not drilled for electricity, but can be electrified....
Category
Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Lantern Handheld Portable Carrying Brass Repousse Georgian Glazed Candle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare survival of a personal object made for practical everyday use. Although they would have been made in fairly significant numbers, surviving handheld, portable brass lanterns fo...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Patinated Metal and Tole Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. patinated metal and tole lanterns. Each hexagonal shaped lantern displays an elegantly rounded base with lovely hand painted roses on a beautiful cobalt blue background with fine scrolled foliate elements. At the center are the six original fitted frosted glass panes separated by most decorative double columns with blooming flower reserves and superb most decorative flower pots...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Metal
18th C Venetian Baroque Gilt, Tole, and Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This Baroque lantern was made in Venice, Italy, during the 18th century, circa 1760, and features a gilded tole body covered in scrolls and floral design. The frosted glass center co...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Tin
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Painted and Gilt Tole Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative pair of 18th century Venetian painted and gilt tole lanterns. The pair with a bottom gilt ball leads to 'S' scrolled green leaves with red tips. The hexagonally sha...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Lantern with Six Lights in Bronze Antique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This eight-sided lantern is a reinterpretation of the domestic models that were very popular in the mid-18th century. Indeed, reserved for a utilitarian use under Louis XIV, the lant...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Italian Painted Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
Domed top with leaf decoration and flower heads, cylindrical body with glass panels.
Category
Italian Rococo Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Tin
Semi-Lantern, Louis XVI, 16324
Located in PARIS, FR
This old gold finish wall sconce represents a half lantern with four lights. The carvings and fine details make it an exceptional Classic piece.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Lantern with iron arm and painted sheet metal
Located in Milano, IT
Nel XVIII secolo, non essendoci l'elettricità, l'illuminazione era affidata alle candele. Venice, like today, had no roads but waterways, which also allowed people to reach homes. Th...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Chippendale Period Lacquered Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
A FINE AND LARGE CHIPPENDALE PERIOD LACQUERED BRASS LANTERN, Circa 1760.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large English 18th Century Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 18th century English gilt bronze hall lantern with a finely cast frame of serpentine form.
The curved glass panels are headed by chased...
Category
English Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Iron & Tole Italian Griffin.
Located in Stamford, CT
An iron and tole cold painted Italian Griffin. Possibly a lantern holder at one time.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Tôle
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Pressed Metal And Tole Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and exquisite pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. Pressed Metal and Tole lanterns. Each lantern has a circular array of pressed metal oak leaves at the bottom b...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Processional Lanterns With Original Paint
Located in Houston, TX
These Lanterns have been newly wired. They were used in the Italian Cathedrals with candles in them for the Procession in the 18th Century.
They are really spectacular in person and...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 18th Century Tuscan St. Giltwood Lanterns, circa 1750
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and large scale pair of Italian 18th century Tuscan St. giltwood hurricane lanterns, circa 1750. Each lantern is raised by handsome richly carved paw feet below the sq...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
17th Century Large Six Sided Venetian Carved Gilded Baroque Hall Lantern
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th century large six sided Venetian carved gilded Baroque hall lantern.
This 17th century hand carved red polychrome and gilded wood lantern, mounted on a pole with a lion paw base, represents the highest standards of craftsmanship. This very large lantern...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Wood
Bronze and Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s English bronze and leaded glass lantern.
Measurements:
Diameter: 7.25″
Minimum Drop: 19
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Copper Footwarmer Lantern
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic octagonal copper footwarmer or lantern with fantasy lions.
Category
Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Italian Handmade Ivory Murano Glass 1960s Suspension Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Spherical diffuser in ivory Murano hand made glass with decorative treatment in strong relief as to emulate a Japanese paper lantern. Very good ...
Category
Italian Space Age Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French 16th Century Torchere, Standing Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding late 16th century Torchere, standing lantern from the Avignon region of France. Expertly crafted from hand forged iron. Exceptional pat...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Berlin Iron
18th Century Rococo Brass Lantern
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautifull Rococo brass lantern.
Category
European Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassels
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassels. The tassels 'pompoms' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Vintage style! A classic modernist lantern to add elegance to your environment!
Located in LA, CA
What a delight! This is the original—thick, solid lens-like glass and solid brass detailing create a heavy, large-scale lantern; hang one or a pair!
Thomas Cooper Studio represents...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Green Lantern, replica from Pavlovsk Palace’s main room
By C. Rossi 1
Located in Paris, FR
This very large gorgeous lantern (or chandelier too) is Inspired by the great Lantern in the Throne Room in Pavlovsk Palace.
Rich Fire gilt and agate polishied bronze.
Crystal a...
Category
Baltic Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian, Roman, Neoclassic Silver Plate Hanging Censer, late 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
hanging from its original canopy and chains, with greek key handles and greek key incised decoration at upper rim, the body of neoclassic form and expertly cast, now to be fitted wit...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century Rococo Brass Footwarmer
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic brass footwarmer or lantern, used to bring to church so that one could keep warm in the rather cold churches at the time. But could be used with a candle and be a very deco...
Category
Danish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This wrought iron Gothic Lantern was made for a private chapel in France. We also made matching pendants that are availalble. The Bronze finish and Honey opal...
Category
French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Italian Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period 18th century Italian carved and giltwood chandelier with six wrought iron arms. Intricately carved and giltwood canopy with wrought iron extension chain and carved and parcel ...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French Louie XIV style glass lantern. The bell-shape body is suspended from 3 lengths of brass chain secured to the brass rim with pierced gallery edge....
Category
French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century
in painted and gilded metal, glass sides.
Height: 57 cm.
good conditions
Category
Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Venetian Rococo Tole Lantern, circa 18th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Venetian Rococo tole lantern adorned with acanthus vegetal motif, circa 18th century, stunning greenish patina.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Old Flemish Lantern in Copper and Glass from the 18th Century, Not Electrified
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Old Flemish lantern in copper and glass from the 18th century, not electrified.
place for a candle,
many cracks and small breakages, which do not detract from the charm of this lan...
Category
Romantic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Copper
French 18th Century Spherical Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This small 18th century spherical chandelier is made from hand wrought iron circa 1780. The French antique piece features iron bobeches and floriate scroll decorations at top, with a...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Lantern, 16710
Located in PARIS, FR
This bronze lantern with six lights is simple and elegant, its raw design matches well with all interiors.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Genovese giltwood carved lantern. Currently wired for three lights.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
PAIR OF IMPORTANT 17th Century VENETIAN TORCHERS
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF IMPORTANT 17th Century VENETIAN TORCHERS
in painted iron, enriched with polychrome iron leaves and flowers by 17th century Venetian craftsme...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Lantern, 01713
Located in PARIS, FR
With three lights, this lantern is a mix between the sleek design of a modern lantern and a Classic design with its decorative pine cone decorative touch.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Lantern, 16163
Located in PARIS, FR
This lantern has three lights and entirely made of bronze.
It is adorned with several carving details and gilding which give it a royal look.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Materials
Brass
