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Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and early stoneware oil lamp base incised with butterflies by Robert Wallace Martin for the
Category
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
VICTORIAN OPALINE GLASS OIL LAMP BASE WITH LOVELY WHITE GLASS & ORiGINAL FITTING
Located in GB
Opaline glass oil lamp base
A good looking and decorative piece, it is sold exactly as you see, there
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 12.01 in Dm 5.91 in
Art Nouveau Brass Lamp Base
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau brass oil lamp base converted for electricity.
Late 19th Century. Very good
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French, Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful bronze oil lamp base by Auguste Moreau that has been electrified and fitted with silk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of 19th century bronze oil lamp base that have been professionally electrified with 3-way
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Nailsea Style Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Elegant Rococo style glass & brass oil lamp base, now converted for electricity.
PAT tested and
Category
Antique 1850s French Rococo Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Handsome Zinc and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Masculine zinc and lamp with accents of brass inspired to look like an old oil lamp.
Base is 8" x
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Zinc
Anitique Onyx Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Pearl Glass Finish Oil Dome
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning Victorian, Onyx base oil lamp with period pearl finish oil
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 27.76 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
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
Glass Oil Lamp on Marble Column with a Stepped Brass Base
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Glass Oil Lamp on Marble Column with a Stepped Brass Base
A pretty Glass lamp set on a marble and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890
Measures- 19.75''H x 6.75''W x 6.75''D
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Candle Lamps
Materials
Glass
Anitique Spiral Corinthian Pillar Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Ruby Glass
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning Victorian, spiral Corinthian pillar oil lamp with ruby
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 29.73 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted electric
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted to electric
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
French Boudoir Electric Amber Glass Shade and Brass Base Oil Lamps- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Boudoir Style Electric Amber Glass Shade with a Brass Base Oil Lamps - Pair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Hand-Painted Porcelain Oil Lamp on a Bronze Base
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand-painted porcelain oil lamp standing on a bronze base,
France, circa 1870.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Antique American Oil Lamp With Hand Painted Font and Brass Filigree Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
An American Victorian oil lamp having an outstanding hand painted floral font, cast brass filigree
Category
Antique 1860s American Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Category
2010s Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Rembrandt Lighting Solid Brass Regency Table Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of solid brass Regency style table lamps from Rembrandt Lamp Company. Flanged base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Oil Lamp Lempereur & Bernard, Belgium Vintage Oil Lamp In Brass
Located in Bastogne, BE
-capacity of the lamp is made of beautiful handmade brass.
There is a stamp on the metal base and on
Category
20th Century Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Industrial Floor Lamp from Tilley, Wooden Tripod Base
Located in Wrocław, Poland
- Model BT 25A.
Crafted with attention to detail, the wooden base (made of old camera tripod) has been
Category
20th Century European Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original etched glass shade and glass chimney, double
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Silver, Brass
Enso table lamp Black Oil
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
The ENSO table lamp is the new add-on to the ENSO pendant. ENSO is based on traditional Japanese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Oak, Paper
Enso table lamp Natural Oil
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
The ENSO table lamp is the new add-on to the ENSO pendant. ENSO is based on traditional Japanese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Oak, Paper
Minimalist Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Cylindrical Walnut Base
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
.
The switched socket accepts a regular medium-base bulb. The lamp is wired with an 8' black 2-prong SPT
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Cylindrical Maple Base
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
.
The switched socket accepts a regular medium-base bulb. The lamp is wired with an 8' black 2-prong SPT
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exploring the balance between positive and negative spaces this table lamp evokes a Mid-Century
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Linen
Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exploring the balance between positive and negative spaces this table lamp evokes a Mid-Century
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handcrafted table lamp will bring to your interior a unique and modern functional piece. The
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Linen
Pair of Electrified Brass Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1910 French oil lamps with ivy on columns details on base, electrified
Category
Vintage 1910s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ornate Brass and Ormolu Oil Lamp
Located in Pewsey, GB
An Ornate Brass and Ormulu Oil Lamp with original reservoir. It has central masks on the square
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian brass extending standard oil lamp converted to electric, having Reeded Doric Column
Category
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England
Located in Praha, CZ
Victorian oil lamp with milk glass.
Fully working, with 2 burner.
Base is from iron metal
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Celadon Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
bronze bases and oil lamp fitting. Now electrified featuring new wiring with Edison sockets, max 100 watt
Category
Antique 1880s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early 20thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp of typical form with ornate pierced tripod base with depictions
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Victorian Porcelain Cherub Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian porcelain oil lamp with triple cupid base and decorated globe with chimney
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Floor Lamp with Walnut Column Base and Conical Shade
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
any standard medium-base bulb (8 to 10W LED suggested). The lamp is wired with a black two-prong SPT-2
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Cylindrical White Oak Base
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
.
The switched socket accepts a regular medium-base bulb. The lamp is wired with an 8' black 2-prong SPT
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
base is finished with Danish oil to preserve the natural look and beauty of the wood and for a low
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
base is finished with Danish oil to preserve the natural look and beauty of the wood and for a low
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
The base is finished with Danish oil to preserve the natural look and beauty of the wood and for a low
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
The base is finished with Danish oil to preserve the natural look and beauty of the wood and for a low
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Linen
Art Deco Porcelain Lamp Base w/ Lady by Robj 1920s
By ROBJ
Located in Lisbon, PT
/perfume or essential oil holder and lamp.
"Robj" stamp on base.
It is considered a major design by the
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Stiffel Brass & Glass Oil Reservoir Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage oil-lamp style table lamp with fluted brass column base. Substantial bulbous oil reservoir
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, France
Charming French Tole Lamp on a frosted lucite base
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-19th Century Brass Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century brass oil lamps converted to table lamps
Measures: 4" x 4" at the base x 16.5
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of round shape, cast with neoclassical figures.
Height of base only is 12in.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Parisian Porcelain Oil Lamp with Glass Chimney
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming antique bronze and Porcelain de Paris oil lamp with its original cylindrical glass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Falk Stadelmann & Co Ltd, Late19thC Oil Lamp
By Falk Stadelmann
Located in Altrincham, GB
Falk Stadelmann & Co Ltd, Late19thC Oil Lamp of Large Proportions, the dimpled cranberry glass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp, Spiral Extendable Column with acanthus mounts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian reeded column brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and pink etched
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern Floor Lamp with White Oak Column Base and Conical Shade
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
any standard medium-base bulb (8 to 10W LED suggested). The lamp is wired with a black two-prong SPT-2
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern Floor Lamp with Blackened Oak Column Base and Conical Shade
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
any standard medium-base bulb (8 to 10W LED suggested). The lamp is wired with a black two-prong SPT-2
Category
2010s Canadian Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian reeded column brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and pink etched
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
A 19th century Victorian brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and green elegantly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Frosted Clear Cut Crystal Banquet Oil Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a clear/frosted cut crystal banquet oil lamp. It consists of a crystal lamp chimney, etched
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Style Brass And Glass Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
oil lamp that was electrified by former owner. The lamp is working well.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian 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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oil lamp base you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An oil lamp base — often made from metal, brass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an oil lamp base — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right oil lamp base, those designed in Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. each produced at least one beautiful oil lamp base that is worth considering.
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The average selling price for an oil lamp base at 1stDibs is $1,080, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.
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- What is a lamp base?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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