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Floor Lamp Lighting Straw Marquetry Inlay Minimalistic Collectible Biomaterials
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
” technique. “Tyr” is an oil product, which was extracted in the Carpathian Mountains, with a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Small Lighting Straw Marquetry Inlay Black Biomaterial Collectible
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
” technique. “Tyr” is an oil product, which was extracted in the Carpathian Mountains, with a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp “ROOTS OF HOME” Medium Straw Marquetry Inlay Beige Collectible Rustic
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
” technique. “Tyr” is an oil product, which was extracted in the Carpathian Mountains, with a high capacity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp “Roots of Home” Lighting Medium Straw Inlay Collectible Natural Black
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
” technique. “Tyr” is an oil product, which was extracted in the Carpathian Mountains, with a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Afghan Silver Shabbat Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Silver Sabbath oil lamp, Afghanistan, late 19th century. Featuring a rimmed bowl elevated on a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, Bohemian, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century opalescent glass oil lamp with an illuminating globe shade, Bohemia, circa 1885
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Globes

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Brass Toned Figural Aladdin's Oil Lamp Styled Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage figural oil lamp table lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Spelter

Maitland Smith Brass Nautical Maritime Binnacle Ship Compass Gimbal Oil Lamp 14"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
double oil lamps. Dimensions: 13.5" x 10" x 10" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Carbide Coal Miners Lamp with Coal Oil Can and tin funnel by Justrite Areamlined
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible circa 1900s Justrite Carbide Coal Miners Lamp, designed to be worn on a helmet
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Porcelain Perfume Lamp, Original Etched Globe
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco porcelain perfume lamp with original blue etched globe. The semi-nude maiden holds a gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Kelvin and Hughes Binnacle Compass with Oil Lights
By Kelvin & Hughes 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
brass oil lights on either side. The small doors on each side open and the oil lamps slide out for
Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hand hammed and hand engraved brass Hanukkah lamp, Morrocco, 19th century stands with oil fonts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

19th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp
19th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp
H 14.18 in W 11.42 in D 3.55 in
Moroccan Copper Hanukkah Lamp Judaica Menorah
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tinned copper Hanukkah oil lamp Menorah, Morocco, circa 1950. Decorated with openwork, engravings, a 6
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Copper

18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
panels fitted with two servant lights, fronted by a row of eight oil fonts. Scholars theorize that these
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
a row of eight oil fonts. Scholars theorize that these Polish Chanukah Lamps that bear two servant
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
fonts, decorated with gilt opening. This Hanukkah lamp has a small holes in the front for oil use, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass Hanukkah lamp, Poland, circa 1860. "Bench" style Hanukkah lamp, fronted with oil fonts
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century brass casted Hanukkah lamp made in Algeria. The lamp is made of three central
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Algerian Islamic Religious Items

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, The Netherlands, circa 1730. The backplate is pierced and embossed
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
German silver Hanukkah lamp, marker's mark L.S. incuse, berlin, 1847-50. Seen in bench form with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

19th Century Greek Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Salonika, Greece, 19th century. Openwork backplate with scrolled branches
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Hebrew word "Hanukkah" written across oil jug between two
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass Hanukkah lamp, Israel, circa 1950. Covered with beautiful original green patina, bearing
Category

Mid-20th Century Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Folk art Judaica, antique brass Hanukkah lamp Menorah, Poland, circa 1870. Extremely good patina
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hanukkah lamp, cast brass, rivets, Algeria, circa 1880. Crescent-shaped back plate, with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Algerian Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century English Silver Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Standing Hanukkah lamp made in London, England, 1926. Stamped and marked with English silver
Category

Vintage 1920s English Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
the word appears the Lion of Judah with the Ten Commandments. The Hanukkah lamp commemorates the
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Brass

18th Century Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass Hanukkah Lamp, Galicia, 18th century. The backplate is cast and pierced featuring dense
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Israel". The Hanukkah lamp commemorates the number of days that the Temple lantern blazed; the ninth
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Brass

18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
panels fitted with two servant lights, fronted by a row of eight oil fonts. Scholars theorize that these
Category

Antique 18th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
celebratory theme of song. Marked on the bottom "Hakuli" and "Israel. The Hanukkah lamp commemorates the
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

18th Century Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Temple Menorah inside, the side panels fitted with two servant lights, fronted by a row of eight oil
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Earthenware Hanukkah Lamp, Djerba, Tunisia
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah lamp is supported by two legs. The oil fonts take the form of eight small recesses, with pinched
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Tunisian Primitive Religious Items

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
row of eight oil fonts and drip pan. Scholars theorize that these Polish Hanukkah Lamps that bear two
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

German 18th Century Silver Hanukkah Lamp by Herfurth
Located in London, GB
German 18th century silver Hanukkah lamp by Herfurth German, c. 1760 Height 17.5cm, width 23cm
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Mid-18th Century Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver plated brass Hanukkah Lamp, the Netherlands, circa 1750. On four legs in bench form
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-18th Century Italian Bronze Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Rare bronze Hanukkah lamp Menorah, Italy, circa 1750. On round decorated base with baluster shape
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Israeli Silver Hanukkah Lamp by Arie Ofir, 1985
Located in New York, NY
stunning silver Hanukkah lamp is for use with oil and candle wicks. Signed and stamped by Arie Ofir with
Category

Late 20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Hanging brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, Morocco, circa 1900. Decorated with openwork, engravings, and
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items

Materials

Brass

20th Century Israeli Defense Forces Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A brass Hanukkah lamp made by Israeli Defense soldiers features nine bullet and shell cartridges in
Category

Late 20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Handmade hanging brass Hanukkah lamp Menorah, Tetuán, Morocco, circa 1880. Engraved above the oil
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Religious Items

Materials

Brass

20th Century Israeli Defense Forces Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A brass hanukkah lamp made by Israeli Defense soldiers features nine bullet and shell cartridges in
Category

Late 20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
The hanging back-walled Hanukkah Lamp is made of brass and consists of a row of oil containers, a
Category

Early 20th Century Algerian Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass and Enamel Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah lamp, Israel, 1950s. Enamel over brass. Marked on bottom, "made in Israel." The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Israeli Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Hanukkah Lamp Menorah by Dayagi
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah lamp menorah made in Israel, circa 1950s. Signed on the bottom Dayagi. Green patina
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
An impressive hand forged Hanukkah lamp inspired by Brutalist aesthetic. Hand crafted in Jerusalem
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
An impressive hand forged Hanukkah lamp inspired by Brutalist aesthetic. Hand crafted in Jerusalem
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items

Materials

Iron

18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Modeled after Synagogue Facade
Located in New York, NY
The brass freestanding back-walled Hanukkah lamp consists of eight oil containers, a parapet, back
Category

Antique 18th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Cigars Lighter Lamp for a Smocking Room, France, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
spikes and the bronze oil lamp located in the center. Good general condition for this beautiful well
Category

Antique 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century North-African "Fleur-de-lis" Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
oil fonts and the Shamash is characteristic of North African Hanukkah lamps, and this region seems to
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
. The patinated large acorn four legged pedestaled oil lamp base has a gorgeous signature green, red and
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Palmtree floor lamp by Maison Jansen '70
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
& Duchess of Windsor, King Leopold II of Belgium, the Shah of Iran, the oil magnate Charles Bierer
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Palmtree floor lamp by Maison Jansen '70
Palmtree floor lamp by Maison Jansen '70
H 67.72 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Lighting in the Domestic Interior: Renaissance to Art Nouveau (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
chandeliers, wall sconces, candlesticks and lamps for oil, gas or electricity: objects which need to be
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Tiffany Studios Damascene And Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1900
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
This Tiffany Studios table lamp has a very large and beautiful gold and silver Damascene shade. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1890 ROYAL WORCESTER FULLY STAMPED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FLOOR STANDING LAMP
By Royal Worcester
Located in GB
collectable, Royal Worcester Porcelain and thick solid English brass floor standing lamp which is signed to
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rocket, Unique Sculptural Lighting, Floor Lamp from Reclaimed Burned Wood
By Gabor Gobi, Gobi Design
Located in Budapest, HU
Collectible art sculpture mood lighting, one of a kind floor lamp, is made from salvaged wood
Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stone, Wire

Tundra - Sculptured Lighting, Floor Lamp from Reclaimed Burned Wood and Marble
By Gobi Design, Gabor Gobi
Located in Budapest, HU
Collectible design, art sculpture, mood lightning, one of a kind organic shaped floor lamp, is made
Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Wire

Torch, Sculptured Lighting, Table Lamp from Reclaimed Burned Wood and Stone
By Gabor Gobi, Gobi Design
Located in Budapest, HU
Collectible design, sculptured mood lighting, one of a kind table lamp, organic shape desk lamp, is
Category

2010s Hungarian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Wire

Puzzle, Sculptured Lighting, Table Lamp from Reclaimed Burned Wood and Stone
By Gabor Gobi, Gobi Design
Located in Budapest, HU
Collectible art sculpture lighting, unique table lamp, desk lamp, is made from a reused chopping
Category

2010s Hungarian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone, Granite, Marble, Wire

Totem - Sculptural Lighting, Floor Lamp from Reclaimed Burned Wood and Stone
By Gobi Design, Gabor Gobi
Located in Budapest, HU
Collectible art sculpture mood lighting, one of a kind floor lamp, is made from repurposed wood
Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stone, Wire

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Collectable Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of collectable oil lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and brass, all collectable oil lamps available were constructed with great care. Collectable oil lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Collectable oil lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many collectable oil lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but F. Barbedienne Foundry and Fonderia Sommer Napoli produced popular collectable oil lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Collectable Oil Lamps?

Collectable oil lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,027, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $29,537.
Questions About Collectable Oil Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.

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