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Are kerosene lamps safe to use indoors?
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique Blue Glass Kerosene Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Antique Blue Glass Kerosene Lamp is a refined design lamp manufactured around 1910.
Oil lamp
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Early 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
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Located in Lejre, DK
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Located in Praha, CZ
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Ideal as a decoration
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Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps
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Bronze
French Antique Table Electrified Kerosene Lamp Glass & Bronze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique kerosene lamp later converted to electricity.
Napoléon III period, bronze and glass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
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Electrified Antique Vintage Wood and Brass Kerosene Lamp with notable provenance
Located in Leesburg, VA
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Table Lamps
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