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Pair of Mid Century Oil Spot Finish Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid century oil spot finish lamps, made by The Laurel Lamp Company, American, circa 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Rembrandt Lighting Solid Brass Regency Table Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
with egg and dart body that resembles the oil basins of pre-electric lamps. Antique lacquer finish with
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1950s American Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Nickel Alladin Oil Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Alladin nickel oil lamp. For use with oil. Octagonal white glass shade, by Alladin. With original
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Mid-20th Century American Country Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Nickel

Retro Nickel Alladin Oil Lamp
Nickel Alladin Oil Lamp
H 24 in Dm 10 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Retro 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
Pair Stiffel Brass & Glass Oil Reservoir Table Lamps
By Vincenzio Vangelisti
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of oil-lamp style table lamps with fluted brass columns on stepped plinth bases with push
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1950s American Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Henning Koppel Petronella Oil Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Henning Koppel
Located in Krefeld, DE
Petronella oil table lamp is made from solid brass and has an opaline glass shade. No damages, no parts
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Pair of French Pate-Sur-Pte Ceramic Oil Lamps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of French pate-sur-pate ceramic oil lamps, of globular form with applied white flowers and
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1980s Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Ceramic

Midcentury Oline Oil Table Lamp from Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare mid-century "Oline" oil light designed and produced by Fog & Morup in Denmark during the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Blown Glass

Italian Hand-Painted Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified with Etched Glass Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Hand-painted Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified with Etched Glass Shade Offered for sale is
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Vintage L&B Brevete Marque Deposee Brass Oil Lamp, Belgium, 1970
By Brevete
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage L&B Brevete Marque Deposee Brass Oil Lamp, Belgium, 1970. The designer lamp is made in a
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1960s Belgian Art Deco Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Silver Plate Oil Lamp Adjustable Shade Glass Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully constructed mid 20th Century Danish Modern oil lamp for the table in an antique style
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Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Metal, Silver Plate

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
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1950s American Art Deco Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Chapman Palm Tree Table Lamp with Original Diffuser and Oil Drop Shade
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage and classic Chapman oversized palm tree table lamp in brass with the original paper oil
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Substantial Raymor Blue, Cream & Copper Banded Glazed Ceramic Oil Jar Table Lamp
By Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental Raymor, three foot high, blue, copper and cream ceramic table lamp, from the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Hand Blown Art Glass Oil Lamp in the Style of Loetz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing luster glass oil lamp, Germany, circa 1970s. Lamp is in very good condition with no
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1970s German Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Art Glass

Wrought Iron and Marble Eiffel Tower Oil Derrick Form Table Lamp After Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury table lamp of metal and marble, form reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, or perhaps an Oil
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Egg Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern "Oil Spot" glass lamp. Blown glass with frosted spots set on a lucite base
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Egg Lamp
Mid-Century Egg Lamp
H 16 in Dm 10 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 in Brass and Glass, 1960s, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp model oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Italian Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. Characterized by a rich chiseled decoration. This lamp is inspired by the antique and famous Florentine oil
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1960s Italian Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Italian Brass Floor Lamp
Vintage Italian Brass Floor Lamp
H 59.06 in Dm 20.08 in
Antique Bronze TABLE Oil LAMP with Electric Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50's
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique Bronze Wired TABLE Oil LAMP with Electric Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50s. Length: 53cm
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Brass Electrified Table Lamp b
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
an old oil lamp with an oil reservoir with glass chimney and brass shade The lamp is a beautiful and
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1960s French Provincial Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Electrified Table Lamp   b
Brass Electrified Table Lamp   b
H 24 in W 11 in D 6 in
Antique Bronze TABLE Oil LAMP with Electric Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50's
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique Bronze Wired TABLE Oil LAMP with Electric Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50s. Length: 51cm
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd, Oil Lamps in Brass and Red Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd. Oil lamps in brass and red art glass, 1960s-1970s
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Swedish pine table lamps
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Valby, 84
been oil treated and therefore makes the beautiful grain standout even more. The lamps have the
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Pine

Lovely Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lovely Glass and Brass Table Lamp A beautiful lamp it is designed to look like a Victorian oil
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Mercury Glass Banquet Lamps
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of Mercury glass Banquet lamps. Made in the style of antique oil burning table lamps. Cast
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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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
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1960s American Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Zinc

René lalique Lamp Cover 6 Dancers
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
“6 Dancers” lamp cover by René Lalique. Model created on August 18, 1931. In perfect condition
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Glass

Hansen New York Gilt Metal Table Lamps
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
Hansen New York Bronze Gilt Table Lamps. Tall hourglass form table lamps with their original
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Bronze

Oversized Studio Textured Pottery Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Newly rewired in brown silk cable and double socket cluster, finished in oil bronze base. Note
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1960s American Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage 1960’s Bronze and Stone Oil Lamp
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1960’s oil lamp is a beautiful addition to any collection or home decor. rafted with
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1960s Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of Nickel Plated 1950's Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful pair of Stiffel lamps newly plated in polished nickel. Modernist oil lamp form on four
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1950s Floor Lamp Attributed to Maison Lunel France
By Lunel
Located in London, GB
The design of this 1950s floor lamp manufactured by Maison Lunel is inspired by the Argand oil lamp
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Mid-century pair Italian ceramic lamp bases.
Located in Pymble, NSW
A highly original pair of Italian ceramic lamp bases depicting an Ancient Egyptian couple, a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Trumpet Oil Lamps in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Matching pair of solid brass oil lamps. They feature onion shaped tops and trumpet shaped bases
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Val Saint Lambert Glass Table Lamp
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, GB
); two near Namur (1879 to 1935); and Jambes (1880 to 1931, producing oil glass lamps).[1] The company
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Blown Glass

Midcentury Val Saint Lambert Glass Table Lamp
Midcentury Val Saint Lambert Glass Table Lamp
H 14.49 in W 5.01 in D 5.08 in
Palmtree floor lamp by Maison Jansen '70
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
& Duchess of Windsor, King Leopold II of Belgium, the Shah of Iran, the oil magnate Charles Bierer
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Palmtree floor lamp by Maison Jansen '70
Palmtree floor lamp by Maison Jansen '70
H 67.72 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Ceramic & Glass Table Lamp, Opp Jihlava, 1950s
By OPP Jihlava
Located in Zohor, SK
oil base lamps. But of course, it is electric. The lamps is stunning. The gold and green ceramic make
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass, Gold

Pair of Mid Century Paul Hanson White Opaline Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
/60s after earlier examples of 19th Century oil lamps. They are wired and in working condition. They
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petronella Lamp by Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Henning Koppel, Louis Poulsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Petronella lamp by Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen, 1960s. Danish oil lamp in brass and white
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bouillotte Table Lamps in Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Richmond, London
Roman oil lamps, each for two lightbulbs and with adjustable yellow 'tôle peinte' shades France or Italy
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Bronze

20th Century Spanish Articulated Desk Lamp by Fase, 1970s
By Fase
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century Spanish articulated desk lamp designed by Fase in the 1970s. The top of
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1970s Spanish Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Steel

Danish Space Age Planet Oil Lamp in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A spherical oil lamp in brass. Commonly called a Planet Light here in Denmark. Anonymously made in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Space Age Planet Oil Lamp in Brass, 1960s
Danish Space Age Planet Oil Lamp in Brass, 1960s
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H 5.12 in Dm 5.12 in
Maison Arluce, floor lamp, iron and painted, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Maison Arluce, floor lamp, Néo-classical floor lamp in imitation of an oil lamp, brass and iron
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1960s French Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Figural Brass Eagle Lamp Tessellated Marble & Iron
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century, iron, brass and tessellated marble table lamp by Maitland Smith. Features an oil
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Marble, Iron

Astonishing Pair of Welded Steel Panthers as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mind-boggling pair of handmade panther sculptures as custom lamps, circa 1970. The figures are
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Steel

Model "B255" Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Based on the classic oil lamp, this model “B255” table lamp is a lovely design combining
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of MAC Sculpture Italian Baroque Altar Candlestick Table Lamps
By MAC
Located in Forney, TX
A large and magnificent pair of altar candlestick table lamps by MAC Sculpture. Acquired from the
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
. These lamps are unusual in that they are styled in the form of an oil lamp or Aladdin's lamp. The circle
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age Floor Lamp, White Glass Lampshade, Wooden Base, Midcentury, 1960s
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This 1960s floor lamp was made by Czech manufacturer ULUV (Ustredi Lidove a Umelecke Vyroby). It
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Turquoise Jade Table Lamps w/ Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This Pair of Turquoise Jade Table Lamps originate from the United States circa 1960,. In a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Ambient/Perfume Porcelain Table Lamp Signed Amelin / "Limoges France"
Located in Beirut, LB
Lamp crafted from Art Deco era Limoges porcelain, featuring a depiction of an oriental couple in a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Florentine Glass Gilded Bronze and Porcelain Table Lamp by Mangani, 1970
By Mangani Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
Mangani Firenze porcelain and ormolu table lamp, circa 1970, a circular porcelain table oil lamp
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1970s Italian Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Table Lamps in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
furniture designer James Mont. The lamps, crafted in oil rubbed bronze, resemble traditional Chinese urns
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

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Bronze

20th Century Swedish Örsjö Polished Brass Table Lamp, Light by Helmer Andersson
By Helmer Andersson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand crafted polished brass, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950's Old Florida Nautical Ship Lantern Lamp w/ Original Sintzenich Lampshade
Located in New York, NY
Old brass nautical ship oil lantern lamp with blue-green glass lens. There are two switches on lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Cobalt Blue Warren Kessler Porcelain Table Lamps, Brass, Labeled
By Warren Kessler
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Pair of Cobalt Blue Warren Kessler Porcelain Table Lamps, Brass, Labeled Each having a fine
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chic French Gourd-Shaped Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Accolay Pottery, France
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French Gourd-shaped glazed ceramic lamp by Accolay Pottery, France. New custom cream European
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1960s French Organic Modern Retro Oil Lamps Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Retro Oil Lamps Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro oil lamps lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all retro oil lamps lamps available were constructed with great care. Retro oil lamps lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian retro oil lamps lamps are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made retro oil lamps lamps over the years, but those made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ilse D. Ammonsen and Freddie Andersen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Retro Oil Lamps Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $760, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $58,000 highest priced.
Questions About Retro Oil Lamps Lamps
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.