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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.
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Silver Rococo Argand Lamp
By Henry N. Hooper & Co.
Located in Canton, MA
Silver argand lamp from the mid-19th century. Rococo Revival with very ornate and beautiful casting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Double Argand Lamp
Located in New York, NY
English.
Double Argand lamp, circa 1810.
Glass, blown and gilt bronze and -brass, with lamp
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Antique Brass Argand Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
19th Century Argand Lamp, Electrified. Hand polished. Excellent Detail. Shades are replacement
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of American Gilt Bronze Argand Lamps
Located in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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
19th Century English Regency Gilt and Patina Bronze Argand Lamps – A Pair
Located in Canton, MA
An exceptional pair of argand lamps. Gilt and Patinated Bronze with colonial style crystals. The
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
