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Why was the Argand lamp invented?
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The Argand lamp was invented to allow people to better see for reading and studying. Patented in 1780 by Aime Argand, the burner was so cleverly designed that it allowed for an increased output of light that was many times brighter than earlier oil lamps of the day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Argand lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Empire Period Electrified Bronze Argand Lamp C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Empire Period Electrified Bronze Argand Lamp C1920
Measures - 17"H x 9.5"W x 5"D
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of American Gilt Bronze Argand Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of three American gilt bronze argand lamps with centered floral urn, fluted circular plinth
Category
Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps
Pair of American Gilt Bronze and Crystal Argand Lamps, Philadelphia. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American two arm git bronze and crystal argand lamps with centered crystal reservoirs
Category
Antique 1820s American American Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
American cast bronze single arm Argand lamp & shade, 1810-15
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast bronze single arm Argand oil lamp, with period frosted and cut blown glass shade. Probably
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Candle Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Duplex English Brass Corinthian Banquet Oil Lamp GWTW
Located in Dayton, OH
by side and, like the Argand lamp, a clear glass chimney with air drawn from below. Most lamps also
Category
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Sinumbra Argand Brass and Crystal Solar Lamp C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sinumbra Argand Brass and Crystal Solar Lamp with Etched Glass Shade and Marble Base C1840
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Brass
$600 Sale Price
20% Off