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Mid-century Wicker & Wood Desk Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century wicker & wood desk lamp, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Set of 2 Danish Wicker Tripod Table Lamps
By Temde Leuchten, Ib Fabiansen
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish table lamps from the 1950s. Extraordinary design with a fantastically comfortable
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Wicker and Bamboo Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Rupert Nikoll, Temde Leuchten, Ib Fabiansen, J.T. Kalmar, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful rattan floor lamp with bamboo rod from the 1950s. Exceptional design and high
Category

Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wicker Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian wicker table lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker

Rare Bamboo & Wicker Bedside Lamp Air Bubble Glass by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Bamboo & Wicker Bedside Lamp with Air Bubble Glass by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland Lampshade
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wicker

Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Brass Table Lamp Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing big table lamp in Rattan, wicker and brass whit round white lampshade in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Chrome Table Lamp by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in curved rattan and chrome whit lampshade in wicker by Vivai Del Sud
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Floor Lamp Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing floor lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of Franco Albini. Made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot, Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing one lights floor lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of the Italian designer
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Table Lamp in Travertine and Chrome by Studio CE. VA. Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in travertine and chrome whit wicker and fabric lampshade by Studio
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Travertine, Metal, Chrome, Steel

Table Lamp in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in lucite, rattan and silvered brass whit acrylic Lampshade and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 'Spiga' Brass Table Lamp by Enrico Tronconi, 1960s
By Tronconi
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and beautiful 60s vintage table lamp 'Spiga' with heavy brass base and large wicker lampshade
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Infinitus-II Contemporary Handcrafted Articulating Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted articulating table lamp of considerable size pictured in a solid polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sycamore Maple Lampadaire Large Floor Lamp by Pauline Pietri
Located in Geneve, CH
Sycamore Maple Lampadaire Large Floor Lamp by Pauline Pietri Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 120 x H
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Maple, Sycamore

Sycamore Maple Lampadaire Small Floor Lamp by Pauline Pietri
Located in Geneve, CH
Sycamore Maple Lampadaire Small Floor Lamp by Pauline Pietri Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 110 x H
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Maple, Sycamore

Wicker Wall Lamp
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, Luxus Vittsjö, Ib Fabiansen, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Beautiful wall lamp from the 1950s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically comfortable look
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wicker, Plastic, Beech, Elm

Wicker Wall Lamp
Wicker Wall Lamp
H 14.18 in W 8.67 in D 11.03 in
Wicker Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
of the description. If you have any questions, I'm happy to help. 1x E27/ E26 socket. Works
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Wicker Pendant Lamp
Wicker Pendant Lamp
H 16.93 in Dm 15.75 in
Set Of 2 Sycamore Maple Lampadaire Floor Lamps by Pauline Pietri
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Sycamore Maple Lampadaire Floor Lamps by Pauline Pietri Unique Pieces. Dimensions: Large
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Maple, Sycamore

Wicker and Bamboo Pendant Lamp
By Ib Fabiansen, Ingo Maurer, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog and Morup, Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful pendant lamp from the 1960s. The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
By Ib Fabiansen, Jean Rispal, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish teak wall lamp from the 1960s. Great and exceptional design with a fantastically
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 24.02 in
Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
By Ib Fabiansen, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, Stilnovo, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish teak wall lamp from the 1960s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Teak, Wicker

Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 13 in
Adjustable Wicker and Teak Pendant Lamp
By Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Ib Fabiansen, Jean Rispal, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Beautiful height-adjustable lamp from the 1950s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Teak, Wicker

Adjustable Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish teak wall lamp from the 1960s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Adjustable Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
Adjustable Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 35.44 in
Large Wicker Pendant Lamp
By Rupert Nikoll, Jean Rispal, Temde Leuchten, Ib Fabiansen, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very large pendant lamp from the 1950s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Wicker Pendant Lamp
Large Wicker Pendant Lamp
H 20.08 in Dm 14.97 in
Modernist Natural Wicker Pendant Lamp, 1960s Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Modernist natural wicker pendant lamp, 1960s Germany. Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

Opaline Glass and Wicker Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Opaline glass and wicker ceiling lamp, 1960s. Fully functional. With an E27 socket. Works with
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Opaline Glass, Wood

Large Wicker Adjustable Shade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Wicker Adjustable Shade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

Double Shade Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Double Shade Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Triple Shade Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple Shade Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Teak

5-head Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
5-head Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Wood and Wicker Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional Wood and Wicker pendant lamp by Temde, 1960s Switzerland Lampshade is in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Paper, Wood

Austrian KIWI Wicker Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Rupert Nikoll, Temde Leuchten, Ib Fabiansen, J.T. Kalmar, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Kiwi wall lamp from the 1950s. Great and exceptional design with a fantastically elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Austrian KIWI Wicker Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Austrian KIWI Wicker Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
H 14.18 in W 8.27 in D 9.85 in
Palmate Leaf Design Wicker and Bamboo Beautiful Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Palmate Leaf Design Wicker and Bamboo Beautiful Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

1970s Mid Century Wicker Hanging Lamp Pendant
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Illuminate your space with a touch of timeless charm. Vintage Rattan Hanging Pendant Lamp brings
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Vintage 1970s North American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Organic Modernist Natural Teak Wood Veneer and Wicker Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Morazzone, Varese
-crafted wicker ceiling rose. The electric wire is new. The pendant works with one Standard Edison bulb
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Teak, Bentwood

Side Table Vintage France Wicker Rattan
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wicker or rattan side table early 20th century Preserved in an old house of colonial airs in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Other Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Side Table Vintage France Wicker Rattan
Side Table Vintage France Wicker Rattan
H 17.72 in W 21.26 in D 14.57 in
Adjustable Brass and Wicker Arc Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Temde Leuchten, Florian Schulz, Fog and Morup, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful arch wall lamp from the 1960s. Great and exceptionally minimalist design with a
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Brass and Wicker Arc Sconce
Adjustable Brass and Wicker Arc Sconce
H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 33.08 in
Hand-woven Wicker Palmate Leaf Design Single Sconce, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
vintage condition. No crack, no missed piece. This lamp works with E14 light bulb. Max 100W Wired and
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wicker

French Riviera Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Round Italian Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wicker rattan round wall mirror. This fantastic piece was designed in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wicker, Rattan

Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Wicker Wall Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted articulating wall lamp fixture or sconce, composed of a gold polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Ufo Design Mid-century Modern Pendant Lamp by Franco Albini, 1960s, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
good vintage condition. No crack, no missed piece. Original canopy. This lamp works with E27 light
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

Sculpted Marble "Amazonas" Dining Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
By Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Calacatta Oro marble, natural wicker The "Amazonas" collection designed by Giorgio Bonaguro
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble "Amazonas" Dining Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
By Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
. Materials: calacatta oro marble, natural wicker. The "Amazonas" collection designed by Giorgio Bonaguro
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble "Amazonas" Dining Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
By Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Calacatta oro marble, natural wicker The "Amazonas" collection designed by Giorgio Bonaguro
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Lava Stone "Amazonas" Coffee Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
By Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: brushed lava stone, natural wicker  The "Amazonas" collection designed by Giorgio Bonaguro
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Lava

Silver Wave "Amazonas" Coffee Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
By Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: polished silver wave, natural wicker The "Amazonas" collection designed by Giorgio Bonaguro
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Silver

Lava Stone "Amazonas" Dining Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
By Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
. Materials: Brushed lava stone, Natural wicker. The "Amazonas" collection designed by Giorgio Bonaguro
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone, Lava

Marble "Amazonas" Coffee Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
By Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
: Carrara marble, natural wicker   The "Amazonas" collection disegned by Giorgio Bonaguro represents
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Marble "Amazonas" Coffee Table, Giorgio Bonaguro
By Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
: Carrara marble, Natural wicker   The "Amazonas" collection disegned by Giorgio Bonaguro represents
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Midcentury Rattan Italian Coat Rack with Shelf, Franco Albini for Bonacina 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
shelf in canes kept together by a beautiful rattan wicker braid. The simple elegance of the lines
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wicker, Bamboo, Rattan

1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
By Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Round Ottoman Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely mid-century round stool in bamboo, rattan and wicker. Franco Albini designed this piece in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This marvellous object
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
curved bamboo and rattan wicker. This warm and beautiful shelf is perfect to enrich a modern organic
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Wall Shelf or Console, Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
three arms in curved rattan wicker. Fully hand-made in bamboo and rattan with perfect proportions
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Franco Albini Bamboo and Rattan Rectangular Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
decorations in curved rattan and wicker. This gorgeous hand-made mirror has the unmistakable design of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
weave of rattan wicker. The materials used make this shelf light but incredibly sturdy. An elegant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Console Table, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
from the 60s. The console has four beautiful curved legs in bamboo, the top shelf is in woven wicker
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Cocktail Console Table after Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
1929 and began his professional career working for Gio Ponti. He started displaying his works at Milan
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wicker works lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of natural fiber, wicker and metal, every wicker works lamp was constructed with great care. There are 63 variations of the antique or vintage wicker works lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 31 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wicker works lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A wicker works lamp, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wicker works lamp over the years, but those crafted by Giorgio Bonaguro, Temde Leuchten and Vereinigte Werkstätten München are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wicker Works Lamp?

A wicker works lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,447, while the lowest priced sells for $527 and the highest can go for as much as $30,773.
Questions About Wicker Works Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    An Anglepoise lamp works on springs that are integrated in the joints, helping it to balance and hold its shape. These balanced-arm lamps are known to be energy-saving and among the first to use 25-watt bulbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Tizio lamp works due to the conductivity of metal arms. Electricity supplied at the base travels them and then reaches the halogen bulb, powering its glow. This design eliminates the need for wires. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tizio lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Fragrance lamps work by using a catalytic combustion wick. To make the lamp work, one needs to fill the lamp with a fragrance liquid of choice and ignite the stone burner that sits at the mouth of the lamp. Once heated, you can use decorative caps available to let the fragrance spread in the room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Gas lamps work by burning fuel like kerosene, propane or white gas to produce heat. It is the heat that causes the mantles to produce light. Gas lamps generally include an ignition valve that is located in the collar of the fixture, allowing you to turn it on or off. Find antique gas lamps and vintage lanterns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    An Argand lamp is a type of oil lamp that was invented back in 1780. To work, the lamp uses a cylindrical cloth wick inside a close-fitting glass chimney that steadies the air flow both inside and outside the wick. Thick oil is used to soak the wick and then light the same to generate light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How an Astral lamp works depends on its design. Early models held lamp oil and glowed when you lit an internal wick. The shade on the lamp then directed the light down onto a work surface. After the advent of electricity, the lamps carried electricity through wiring to a bulb screwed into a porcelain socket. The electrical energy heated a filament in the bulb, causing it to glow and produce light. You'll find a range of Astral 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.