Oil Hurricane Lamp
19th Century French Bronze Porcelain Hurricane Oil Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hurricane oil lamp made of bronze and porcelain. It depicts a cylindrical shaped
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Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Style Oil Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Bradley & Hubbard oil lamp from 1885-1894, B&H engraved on the base. The lamp is made of
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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
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H 19 in W 10 in D 7.25 in
Rare Antique Gone with the Wind Yellow Farmhouse Parlor Corn Oil Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
(converted to electric) parlor oil table lamp / lantern with hurricane and a molded corn cob / maze pattern
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Lady Lamp, Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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American Victorian Ribbed Milk Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian ribbed milk glass (oil) table lamp comprised of a shaped glass base with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps
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Glass
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp by Hinks & Sons
Located in Lincoln, GB
companies, which used oil lamps to light stations, trains and signals.
With an eye to the domestic market
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Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps
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Porcelain
Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design.
Hurricane candle lamp
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
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Metal
Outdoor Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Outdoor Moroccan hurricane metal candle lantern.
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern.
Hurricane
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
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Large Outdoor Metal Moroccan Hurricane Candle Lantern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large outdoor vintage Moroccan metal candle lantern.
Hurricane Kasbah shaped candle lamp
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
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Large Moroccan Moorish Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern.
Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp, hurricane oil lamp lantern.
This oil
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Aladdin Stylish Handmade Blue Ceramic Turkish Oil Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Aladdin style handmade turquoise blue ceramic Turkish oil lamp, hurricane oil lamp lantern.
This
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Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
oil lamp, now electrified. Elegantly regal, with superb attention to detail, beautifully aged patina
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Early 20th Century American Victorian More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Brass Milk Glass Hanging Oil Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
pierced brass design with pressed glass oil reservoir, milk glass shade, clear hurricane and brass smoke
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Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aesthetic Movement Copper, Brass, Painted Glass Library Oil Lamp Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lengthy, hanging, library oil lamp from the mid 1880s, in a striking Eastlake Victorian style
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Antique 1880s Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
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H 32 in W 14.5 in D 13.5 in
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
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Brass
Modernist Hillside Painting by Marion Maas
Located in Larchmont, NY
with a hurricane lamp, in the brushy pinks and reds of Matisse, yet it still manages to come across
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Marion Maas Modernist Painting of Two Women
Located in Larchmont, NY
and foods, along with a hurricane lamp, in the brushy pinks and reds of Matisse, yet it still manages
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Portrait Of A Lady by NY Artist Marion Maas
Located in Larchmont, NY
submission Bon-bons III was noted as being: “an exuberance of flowers and foods, along with a hurricane lamp
Category
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Handcrafted Large Moroccan Clear Glass Candle Lantern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan metal and clear glass lanterns.Hurricane candle lamp in hexagonal shape with vintage
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Lantern in Metal and Clear Glass
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Hurricane candle lamp with open metal work design and clear glass. The lantern has a small door to access
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
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Metal
Moroccan Moorish Tole and Glass Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African lantern with multi-color molded colored glass panels in green, lavender, blue and clear.
Hurricane
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
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Metal
Moroccan Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
.
Hurricane tole candle lamp with open metal work design and clear glass.
For indoor or covered area use only
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
design.
Hurricane candle lamp with open metal work design and clear glass.
There is a small door to
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Metal and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
patina color finish.
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Metal
Moroccan Candle Lantern in Moorish Gilt Metal and Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
green, lavender, blue and clear.
Hurricane candle lamp handmade in Marrakech, vintage metal in gold
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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Hurricane
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan metal candle lantern.
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Oil Hurricane Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oil hurricane lamp you’re looking for. An oil hurricane lamp — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oil hurricane lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An oil hurricane lamp, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made oil hurricane lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, AB Markaryd and Bradley & Hubbard are consistently popular.
How Much is a Oil Hurricane Lamp?
Prices for an oil hurricane lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $85 and can go as high as $11,250, while the average can fetch as much as $620.
Finding the Right lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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Questions About Oil Hurricane Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Electric hurricane lamps emerged for decorative purposes during the 20th century. The original oil-lit hurricane lamps were created in the 18th century and got their name from long glass shades that could protect a flame from drafts of wind. Shop a collection of antique hurricane lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A hurricane lamp, defined by its glass chimney which protects the flame from sudden gusts of wind, can also be called kerosene or Gone With The Wind lamps. On 1stDibs, find a collection of kerosene lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a whale oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2022People 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.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022The 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, 2022There 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.
- How does a Roman oil lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Roman 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.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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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With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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