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Large, Converted English Oil Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique English oil lamp, converted to electrical table lamp. Corinthian fluted column with glass
Category

Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Silver

Silver Plated And Crystal English Oil Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful silver plate and crystal English oil lamp, electrified. It is in very good condition
Category

Antique 1880s English Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Victorian Arts & Crafts Brass Lamp with Vaseline Glass Shade, England, C.1895
Located in London, GB
A converted English oil lamp from the Arts & Crafts Movement. Dating from C.1895. The brass lamp
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Victorian Brass Oil Lamp 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid 19th century Anglo Indian, Victorian bronze oil lamp. Antique English oil lamp with 4 wick
Category

Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large English Brass Oil Lamp Converted to Electrical Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Antique English brass oil lamp, converted to electrical table lamp. Fluted column on four feet
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handsome 19th Century English Cut Crystal Oil Lamp Mounted as Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th century English cut crystal oil lamp mounted as lamp. Note: Height is to top of
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Large Brass Antique English Oil Table Lamp by Samuel S. Messenger
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
A Messenger's patent brass and cut glass Corinthian column table lamp, formerly an oil lamp, now
Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Classical Bronze Lamp
Located in London, GB
An English bronze and ormolu table lamp, formerly for oil. Subjected to VAT.
Category

Antique 1870s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

English Classical Bronze Lamp
English Classical Bronze Lamp
H 23.63 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Larghe English Gilt Bronze Column Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large English gilt bronze fluted column lamp, formerly for oil, now electrified.
Category

Antique 1840s English Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Style Bronze Student Lamp
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style bronze adjustable double arm student lamp with oil font supporting green
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Duplex English Brass Corinthian Banquet Oil Lamp GWTW
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite antique English brass Duplex oil lamp, featuring a tall base in the shape of a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fine English Regency Gilt Bronze Lamp Depicting Atlas
Located in London, GB
A fine English gilt bronze lamp depicting Atlas, holding up the earth. Formerly for oil, now
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Antique 1820s English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Kerosene Lamp Oil Lamp Pink and White Blown Spatter Glass Table Lamp
By Charles Schneider, Kralik Glassworks, Loetz Glass
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Arts and Craft Oil Lamp Art Nouveau Kerosene Lamp . Design: In the manner of Kralik, Loetz
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Style Celadon Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th Century) celadon glass table lamps with gold chain design and
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Regency Style Bronze Dore Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency-style (19th Century) bronze dore table lamps, originally for oil, with
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Converted Oil Lamp with Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
The design and details of this converted lamp make it a standout. It is a neoclassical style brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Adam Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please note lamp shades NOT included. Pair of Antique silver plated table lamps. Originally oil
Category

Early 20th Century English Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

English Victorian Glass Porcelain Hand-Painted Roses Statement Brass Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
romantic of English lamps that rests on a tall circular brass foot with a beautiful patina. The lamp is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Regency Style Small Toleware Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Exquisite English style small tole lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi featuring an oil lamp shape, with
Category

2010s Italian Regency Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle, Tin

Large Antique Heiberg Ceramic Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in ceramic and with cast
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Heiberg Ceramic Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in ceramic and with brass
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Regency Style Toleware Two-Lights Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Exquisite English style small tole lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi featuring a two-lights oil lamp
Category

2010s Italian Regency Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Tin, Tôle

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in white opaline glass and
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in white opaline glass and
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Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Christopher Dresser for Linthorpe Loop Handled Art Pottery Oil Lamp
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual English Arts & Crafts pottery loop handled oil lamp the design attributed to renowned
Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Very Fine Pair of Mid-Victorian Parcel Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, by Hinks
By James Hinks & Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine pair of mid-Victorian parcel gilt bronze oil lamps, by Hinks, each modelled as a
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Antique 1860s English Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Cordite Carrier Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
English early 20th century leather and oil cloth cordite or shell carrier, having leather strap
Category

Vintage 1910s English Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric

Cordite Carrier Lamp
Cordite Carrier Lamp
H 17.5 in Dm 7 in
Globe Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Handturned English Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp. Pure Monocoat natural oil finish. Solid brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century White Opaline Glass Lamp
Located in London, GB
, with hand-painted ivy vines decoration; formerly an oil lamp, now converted to electricity. English
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Cylindrical Maple Base
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Capsule table lamp combines minimalist forms with richly textured natural materials. Thick
Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Cylindrical Walnut Base
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Capsule table lamp combines minimalist forms with richly textured natural materials. Thick
Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Brass and Cast Iron Elephant Lamps
Located in Søborg, DK
as oil lamps. Original E27 Bakelite bulb holders with on/off switch. Original lampshade holders
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Minimalist Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Cylindrical White Oak Base
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Capsule table lamp combines minimalist forms with richly textured natural materials. Thick
Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large, 72cm, beautiful English William IV table lamp, circa 1835 in date. The striking lamp
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pebble Smoked Oak Disc Sphere Table Lamp by Lights of London
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Handturned English Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp. Pure Monocoat natural oil finish. Solid brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Smoked Oak Pebble Double Disc Sphere Table Lamp by Lights of London
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Handturned English Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp. Pure Monocoat natural oil finish. Solid brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Mappin & Webb Column Silver and Cut Crystal Table Lamps
By Mappin & Webb
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Mappin & Webb Neoclassical Column silver & cut crystal table lamps - a Pair. Once oil lamps
Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Double Globe Oak Pebble Table Light
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Handturned English Smoked Oak Pebble Table Lamp. Pure Monocoat natural oil finish. Solid brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Double Globe Oak Pebble Table Light
Double Globe Oak Pebble Table Light
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Ornate English Porcelain Vase in Shape of Archaic Oil Lamp Vessel
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ornate porcelain vase is in the shape of an archaic oil lamp. It has double heads and double
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

English Bulldog Perfume Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
English bulldog perfume lamp. A porcelain perfume light in the shape of an English Bulldog. He
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

English Bulldog Perfume Lamp
English Bulldog Perfume Lamp
H 5.12 in W 4.53 in D 4.14 in
19th Century English Grand Tour Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Dolphins and Lions
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully cast and very compelling 19th century Grand Tour bronze oil lamp in the ancient Roman
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Brass Column Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass table lamp with a square base supporting 4 fluted columns under an
Category

Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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

19th Century English Royal Worcester Porcelain Fairy Candlestick Lamp Standard
By Royal Worcester
Located in Forney, TX
An exquisite English Royal Worcester porcelain Samuel Clarke Commissioned "Cricklite" candle
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Fine English Victorian Large Blown Clear Glass Smoke Bell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
capture the smoke from oil lamps the bell would be hung suspended from the ceiling above the oil lamp
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Massive English Brass Ship Lantern, Davey and Company Style
By Davey & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive sized Davey and Company style ship kerosine lamp (has been wired for electric). Stamped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique circa 1900 Pair of Brass English Ship’s Lanterns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, dings and abrasions throughout; internal oil lamp components unchecked for completeness and will likely
Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of George II Style English Giltwood ‘Rococo’ Wall Mirrors
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
at night, reflecting and maximising the light given off by candles or oil lamps. Johnson’s
Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Antique English Nautical Ship’s Anchor Lantern by E. Bacon & Co
Located in Shippensburg, PA
chipping to the original lantern glass. Interior oil lamp components untested for functionality and will
Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Copper

English Regency Thomas Weeks Neoclassical Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Thomas Weeks
Located in London, GB
an oil lamp surrounded by four flaming torch finials. The fine white convex dial with gold Roman
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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

Sterling Silver Holly Smoke Collection Set from 19th Century - 20th Century
By Puiforcat
Located in North Miami, FL
Century Spanish Colonial Silver oil lamp with lion motif handle. 3.5 H x 6.5Wx 2.5D (inch) Early 20th
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Ebonised Torchère
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
support oil lamps or candelabra, this useful model of stand was designed by Thomas Hope and illustrated in
Category

Antique 19th Century Torchères

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ebonised Torchère
19th Century Ebonised Torchère
H 38.98 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 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

Regency Six-Light Gilt-Bronze Chandelier by Hancock & Co., circa 1830
By Hancock & Co.
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Regency six-light gilt-bronze chandelier by Hancock & Co. English, circa 1830. A Regency
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Régence Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
time to Dallas Texas in 1958, initially as a salesman for London Lamps and Madison Woodworking. But in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique Mahogany Cased Cork Model of a Lighthouse
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
modelled on the shape of the trunk of an English oak tree, considerably wider at its base that at the top
Category

Antique 19th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Exquisite, Electrified, Retrofitted English Oil Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
porcelain. Originally oil lamps but have been mounted on a custom made light antiqued brass base
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid 19th Century Porcelain Hand-Painted French or English Oil Lamps
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of beautiful oil lamps wired on original gilt finished bases and caps. Pink bands and vines of
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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English Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic English oil lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every English oil lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect English oil lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each English oil lamp bearing Neoclassical, Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English oil lamp over the years, but those crafted by Messenger and Sons and Veritas are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an English Oil Lamp?

Prices for an English oil lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $795 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,546.
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    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
    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.
  • 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.

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