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Kerosene Oil Lamp

L47 Oil Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A kerosene/oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

L47 Oil Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
L47 Oil Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
H 16.93 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Sevres Hand Painted Lamp with Signed Baccarat Hand Painted Shade
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Great Barrington, MA
signed Baccarat hand blown shade. The base was originally a kerosene/oil lamp that has been converted to
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Table Lamps

Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent American Victorian gilt metal banquet lamp, professionally converted from kerosene
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Early 20th Century American Victorian More Lighting

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Metal

Victorian Kerosene Lamp Oil Lamp Pink and White Blown Spatter Glass Table Lamp
By Kralik Glassworks, Loetz Glass, Charles Schneider
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Arts and Craft Oil Lamp Art Nouveau Kerosene Lamp . Design: In the manner of Kralik, Loetz
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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Figural Kerosene Table Lamp R. Ditmar Wien
Located in Brno, CZ
This beautiful processing of a figural kerosene lamp was created in the workshops of the Vienna
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Figural Kerosene Table Lamp R. Ditmar Wien
Figural Kerosene Table Lamp R. Ditmar Wien
H 24.22 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Kerosene Art Nouveau Table Lamp R. DITMAR WIEN.
Located in Brno, CZ
This beautiful processing of a kerosene lamp was created in the workshops of the Vienna company
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of French antique kerosene lamps. The bronze paunch is decorated with birds on branches and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Oil Lamp Lempereur & Bernard, Belgium Vintage Oil Lamp In Brass
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very decorative, vintage kerosene lamp of the famous Liège factory Les Établissements Lempereur
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20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gilt Brass Mounted Pressed Glass Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Gilt brass mounted pressed glass oil or kerosene table lamp, American, ca. 1900, by the Success
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Converted Oil Lamp with Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
base is likely bronze. This appears to have once been a kerosene or gas lamp that has been converted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Important Bronze Oil Lamp - XIXth Century - Napoleon III
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
for lighting.  It is the end of the oil lamp, and the advent of the kerosene lamp.  It produces a
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Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Oil Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Kerosene / table oil lamp model L 178/V 382. Designed during the late 1950s by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pairpoint Monumental Hand-Painted Orientalist Oil Lamp, Pyramids, Palms c 1905
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairpoint Monumental Hand-Painted Orientalist Oil Lamp, Pyramids, Palms c 1905 Rare oil lamp, USA
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Søborg, DK
An antique brass oil electric lamp by Swedish Böhlmarks of Stockholm. A very elegant and classic
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Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bradley & Hubbard Kerosine Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Antique Bradley & Hubbard oil kerosene lamp from 1885-1894, Model "Perfection", B&H engraved on the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

20th Century Swedish Örsjö Polished Brass Table Lamp, Light by Helmer Andersson
By Örsjö Industri AB, Helmer Andersson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the lighting manufacture, company Örsjö. He started working in 1960's to design kerosene-style lamps
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 4 Sylvestrina Table Lamp by Jordi Garcés, Enric Soria
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
charged by induction, and its light really is that of an oil lamp. Lithium battery. Switch incorporated
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floor lamp with leather and brass by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Hägersten, SE
company initially focused on importing and selling a range of kerosene and oil lamps along with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Red Stenciled Kerosene Oil Can for Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
hand made kerosene oil can. Though we don't use the cans today, kerosene lamps were in most every
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Early 20th Century American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century "Impervious Safety Kerosene Can", circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
metal strap hand made kerosene oil can. Though we don't use the cans today, kerosene lamps were in
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Early 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rayo Pony No. 21 Lantern
By Standard Oil Company
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
lantern was manufactured by Standard Oil for their Rayo line of lanterns and lamps. Burning kerosene as
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rayo Pony No. 21  Lantern
Vintage Rayo Pony No. 21  Lantern
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene or oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 Vintage Brass Amber Glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
rare kerosene or oil table lamp, model L-47 designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Paull's Leader No. 2 Fount. Green Lantern
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
when used to power a traditional oil lamp. He called his new fuel kerosene after the Greek word
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
kerosene burning lamps. By 1871, kerosene virtually replaced whale oil for heating and illumination and new
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Iron

Ceiling pendant light in brass, glass by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
importing and selling a range of kerosene and oil lamps along with accompanying accessories. However, driven
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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H 46 in W 36 in D 20 in
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By Charlotte Perriand
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Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates

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By Bruno Rey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Signed Francois Linke Bronze Mounted Louis XV Kingwood Vitrine China Cabinet
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines

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Alabaster Amphora Shaped Mother Lamp Lit From Within
By Dogfork Lamp Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumentally sized, classical, covered Greek urn style lamp base in beautifully veined alabaster; unusually lit from within. The ivory color warms in tone when the inside light is tu...
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2010s Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Brass

Antique Style 4 Poster Bed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique style 4 poster bed Modern reproduction of a 4 poster bed with carved turned twist posts. Beautiful marquentry inlays in cherry. Measures 90".
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Late 20th Century Asian Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

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H 83 in W 90 in D 64 in
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A French Louis XV style three-light brass chandelier with a variety of crystal prisms, pendalogues and rosettes and old wood candle covers. Matching chain and canopy. Retaining a nic...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Green Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very decorative Chinoiserie candlestick lamp, painted with oriental motifs on green ground. Probably English, mid-20th century. Decoration distressed. Why we like it A very chic s...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Green Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Green Chinoiserie Table Lamp
H 14.18 in Dm 5.32 in
Tiffany Studios Crocus Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios "Crocus" Table circa 1900 Leaded glass, patinated bronze Kerosene base electrified. Shade impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York" Base impressed "Tiffany Studios,...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

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Bamboo and Rattan Queen Size Canopy Bed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Queen size canopy bed constructed from oversized bamboo. Rattan detailing woven throughout. Very good vintage condition with only minor signs of age appropriate wear. Measures: Tota...
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Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Bamboo, Rattan

Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original etched glass shade and glass chimney, double brass burners, hand painted glass font and raised on the original ornate iron base...
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Table Lamps

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Metal

Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
H 22.84 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Four Poster/King Size Bed in Brass & Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare king-size, four-poster bed/canopy bed in Lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones. The bed was manufactured in the early 1970s and is vintage condition with some...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful and all handcrafted antique light fixture. This early Arts & Crafts pendant has an aesthetic beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. It has the most pleasin...
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Seven Scandinavian Modern Hurricanes by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Seven Scandinavian Modern hurricanes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Made of glass and brass, from 12 to 17 cm, height. Decal manufacturer's label to interior of ...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Lighting

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Brass

Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian brass Corinthian column oil lamp having a very pleasing stepped square base and reeded column. An attractive ornate blue font, duplex burner, pretty etc...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

Contemporary Sculptural Cast Bronze Wing Table Lamp by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze, Steel

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene /Oil Lamp in Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Elegant and rare kerosene lamp, even called oil lamp. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Kerosene /Oil Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Elegant and rare kerosene lamp, even called oil lamp. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Cranberry Kerosene Table Lamp
Located in Vancouver, BC
British made brass and hand painted porcelain oil lamp with original period cranberry shade
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese Oil Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
All original Japanese oil (kerosene) lamp. The cylindrical post (15") is made from bamboo which has
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Metal

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H 31 in Dm 6.5 in
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Located in Long Island, NY
burn kerosene oil and has never been electrified which is a bonus for lighting collectors to find an
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Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Floor Lamps

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Metal

Oil Lamp Decorated with Children french antiquity
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
Charming kerosene lamp decorated with children on a black background. Porcelain tank mounted on a
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Lamps

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Porcelain

"Pair of Porcelain Oil Lamps Decorated with Cupids
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
Very nice pair of kerosene lamps, mounted on bronze feet, porcelain reservoirs decorated with
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Yellow and Blue Oil Lamp , Vintage Kerosene Lantern
Located in Lábatlan, HU
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Rustic Lanterns

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Converted Antique Ceramic Oil Table Lamp in Blue, Turquoise and Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
An elegant converted oil lamp made of ceramic in beautiful colors. Late 19th century, converted
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Table Lamps

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Brass

19th Century Cast Brass and Cut-Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
foot tripod base. Formerly a oil or kerosene lamp.
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British Greco Roman Floor Lamps

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Brass

Antique Chandelier with Dragons / Chimeras, in Bronze and Brass, circa 1890
Located in L'Etang, FR
, late 19th century, was formerly used for candles and an oil lamp. Has been rewired, with ten lights
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)
Located in Brunswick, ME
Titusville, Pennsylvania, B&H began producing kerosene burning lamps, which eventually replaced whale oil
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Early 20th Century Paperweights

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Brass

Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
Located in Brunswick, ME
Titusville, Pennsylvania, B&H began producing kerosene burning lamps, which eventually replaced whale oil
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Early 20th Century American Paperweights

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Iron

Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends
Located in Brunswick, ME
, with the discovery of oil in Titusville, Pennsylvania, B&H began producing kerosene burning lamps
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

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Iron

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene, Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene, oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

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Brass

Victorian Kerosene Oil Lamp Base Mermaid Cupid Bacchus, Swans N. Muller's & Sons
By Muller
Located in Toledo, OH
Victorian kerosene oil lamp base by N. Muller's & Sons. Figural mermaid with cornucopia body
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Early 20th Century North American Classical Greek Table Lamps

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil or Kerosene Table Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Brass Kerosine Oil Lamp with Hammered Brass Helmet
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission kerosene oil lamp offers brass construction with fringed
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Candle Lamps

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-101
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-101 / ‘Claus’ designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

Early Kerosene Lamp, Elephant Theme
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful, unique oil lamp is quite special. It has beautiful patina and lovely cast bronze
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

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Bronze

Art Deco Kerosene Petrol Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco oil lamp made. Transparent glass shade Beautifully sculpted in the shape of an octagon
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Art Deco Kerosene Petrol Lamp
Art Deco Kerosene Petrol Lamp
H 21.66 in Dm 9.06 in
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Located in Petaluma, CA
This amazing 19th Century figural lamp is most assuredly going to put a smile on your face every
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

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Kerosene Figural Lamp, Monkey and Coconut
Located in Petaluma, CA
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Table Lamps

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Art Nouveau Figural Bronze and Cameo Glass Kerosene Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Swedish Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd Brass/Blue Glass L-47 Oil Lamp
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Miami, FL
Kerosene oil lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd in the 1960s. This is the large L
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French Bronze Electrified Oil Lamp by G. Leleu
By Georges Leleu
Located in Fairfax, VA
A French Art Nouveau bronze table lamp, that has been transitioned from kerosene to electric
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Bronze

Antique Country French Wrought Iron Oil Lantern Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
originally burned kerosene or whale oil, and had a mechanism to raise and lower it according to one's
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Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene or Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene or oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Antique Victorian Ruby Glass Pierced Reticulated Kerosene Oil Lantern Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian oil lantern or lamp. Made of metal with reticulated design featuring serpentine
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Vintage Bronze Oil Lamp with Elephant Motif, Rural Nepal, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage bronze oil lamp with elephant motif from rural Nepal, mid-late 20th century. Bronze oil and
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Tole Mustard Colored Lamp, Newly Wired
Located in Houston, TX
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Antique Theodore Deck French Converted Kerosene Lamp
By Theodore Deck
Located in Wilton, CT
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Early 20th Century Green Kerosene Can
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Early 20th Century American Side Tables

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Wood

Louis Poulsen Vintage Petronella Oil Lamp by Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel, Louis Poulsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Henning Koppel and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The Petronella oil/kerosene table
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Early 20th Century Bronze Oil Lamp from South Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century bronze oil lamp from South Nepal. 18" tall. Bronze oil and kerosene lamps were
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Tribal Art

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Oil Lamp Elephant Motif, West Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage bronze oil lamp elephant motif. West Nepal, mid-20th century. This charming elephant lamp
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
and shape, these two lamps originally used a kerosene or oil flame for illumination, and the reservoir
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Vintage Bronze Oil Lamp Airplane Motif Rural Nepal, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hughes. Bronze oil and kerosene lamps were widely used throughout the mountain and hill areas of Nepal
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Vintage 1960s Nepalese Other Aviation Objects

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Oil Lamp with Shaman Figure from West Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

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Rare 19th Century Sperm Oil Apothecary Bottle
Located in Essex, MA
spreading base and conical shaped stopper. Sperm oil was particularly prized to fuel oil lamps because
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

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Blown Glass

Fabric and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Harald Notini, Sweden, Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arvid Böhlmark, the company initially focused on importing and selling a range of kerosene and oil lamps
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass and Pleated Fabric Ceiling Lamp 11558 by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nautical Navigation Lens
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oil burners and powered by kerosene. This large molded clear glass diffuser was salvaged from a boat
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Nautical Navigation Lens
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene Oil Lamp
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in San Mateo, CA
Oil lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd. This is the large L-47 model. The lamp is
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-101
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-101 / ‘Claus’ designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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19th century American Double Student Kerosene Burning Oil Lamp
By Stern Brothers 1
Located in Savannah, GA
Double brass student kerosene burning oil lamp featuring an adjustable mechanism, double wicks and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Table Lamps

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Art Nouveau Bradley & Hubbard Kerosene Lamp with Handblown Shade
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Petaluma, CA
handblown oil spot shade. As so often is the case, American lamps used Austrian glass to accentuate the
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Antique W.A.S. Benson Brass Duplex Kerosene Floor Lamp
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this absolutely stunning brass antique oil floor lamp made by was Benson. The lamp is
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

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Brass

Louis Poulsen Vintage Petronella Oil Lamp by Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Petronella oil/kerosene table lamp is made from solid brass and has an opaline glass shade. This design is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Kerosene Petronella Oil Hanging Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Art Nouveau brass hanging kerosene lamp from 1890-1900. Three foot chain and canopy with
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Victorian period student desk lamp from about 1875 is solid brass, and was meant to burn oil or
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp
1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp
H 25 in W 10 in D 6 in
Antique Victorian Brass Amber Glass Students Parlor Desk Lamp Lantern
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian period converted electric student lamp that originally burned oil or kerosene
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Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene Brass & Glass 2-Light Hanging Fixture
By Anglelamp Co. of N.Y.
Located in San Francisco, CA
kerosene, and is now electrified. Its oil lamps were unique, with the burner on the side at nearly a 90
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Vintage Chapman Brass Hurricane Style Candleholder
By E. F. Chapman
Located in Troy, MI
for kerosene or oil. Felt bottom with original label still affixed. Excellent vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

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Brass

Angel Face Oil Lamp Silver Tone Finish Scrolled Foot & Acanthus Leaf Decoration
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
kerosene pot is made of copper and a brass burner, still functions as an oil lamp and has not been drilled
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Spelter

Vintage Metal Oil Lamp Rooster Motif Original Color Rural Nepal Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
embellished with scrolled floral motifs in the base. Metal oil and kerosene lamps were once widely used
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ship's Anchor Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
oil burners and powered by kerosene. This brass lamp—with a moulded clear glass diffuser and
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Mid-20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Ship's Anchor Lantern
Ship's Anchor Lantern
H 14 in W 11 in D 10 in
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Kerosene Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kerosene oil lamp you’re looking for. A kerosene oil lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the kerosene oil lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kerosene oil lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kerosene oil lamp over the years, but those crafted by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd and Stern Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kerosene Oil Lamp?

A kerosene oil lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $945, while the lowest priced sells for $662 and the highest can go for as much as $1,742.
Questions About Kerosene Oil Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
  • 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 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
    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 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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