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Ancient Oil Lamp

Antique Repro of Ancient Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, Annum Novum Faustum Felicem
Antique Repro of Ancient Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, Annum Novum Faustum Felicem

Antique Repro of Ancient Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, Annum Novum Faustum Felicem

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Antique reproduction of ancient oil lamp. Manufactured in Italy during the mid-late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman More Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750

$9,800 / set

H 47.75 in W 24 in D 19 in

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

the form as a whole looks like an ancient oil lamp stand. This pair of armchairs features curved back

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Roman Byzantine Bronze Oil Lamp, Silenus Mask Lid, 1890
Antique Roman Byzantine Bronze Oil Lamp, Silenus Mask Lid, 1890

Antique Roman Byzantine Bronze Oil Lamp, Silenus Mask Lid, 1890

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Silenus mask form hinged lid. The ancient bronze Roman oil lamp with heavy green patina. Dimensions

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Classical Roman Candle Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Layla Pink Striped Table Lamp by Serena Confalonieri

Layla Pink Striped Table Lamp by Serena Confalonieri

$1,945 / item

H 13 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Layla Pink Striped Table Lamp by Serena Confalonieri

By MM Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

lamp, designed by Serena Confalonieri and inspired by ancient oil night lamps. Named after the Arabic

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Layla Light Blue Striped Table Lamp by Serena Confalonieri

Layla Light Blue Striped Table Lamp by Serena Confalonieri

By MM Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

Inspired by ancient oil night lamps, this table lamp will imbue a contemporary interior with warmth

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

19th Century European Brass Hanging Church Sanctuary Pendant Lamp with Cherubim
19th Century European Brass Hanging Church Sanctuary Pendant Lamp with Cherubim

19th Century European Brass Hanging Church Sanctuary Pendant Lamp with Cherubim

Located in Madrid, ES

oil lamps of ancient times, and three angels, or cherubim, with crossed wings and somber expressions

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200
Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200

Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200

Located in Portland, OR

A 12th Century Islamic bronze oil lamp, Eastern Persia, Khurasan. The cast bronze body of

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Layla Red Striped

Layla Red Striped

$1,945

H 13 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Layla Red Striped

By MM Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

exclusive series of lighting fixtures designed by Serena Confalonieri. Inspired by ancient oil night lamps

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25
French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25

French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25

Located in Atlanta, GA

manner, after the form of ancient Roman oil lamps. The central reservoir, cast with a hammered surface

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 10-Light Chandelier
Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 10-Light Chandelier

Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 10-Light Chandelier

Located in London, GB

oil lamp adorned with floral garlands and ribbon-tied masks having nine arms modelled from winged

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Located in London, GB

of an ancient Roman terracotta or earthenware oil lamp. The patinated bronze bowl of the lamp is open

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chandelier. The elongated gilt bronze frame in the form of an ancient Empire hanging oil burning lamp

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Candle Chandelier
19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Candle Chandelier

19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Candle Chandelier

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H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Candle Chandelier

Located in Madrid, ES

, suspended by multiple decorative chains reminiscent of an ancient Roman oil lamp. The painted sheet metal

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Marble Lamps
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Marble Lamps

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Marble Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

have bronze cups in the form of ancient oil lamps. These lamps have been rewired and are topped off

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Gilt wood Swedish Art Deco mirror with sunburst and oil lamp motif.
Gilt wood Swedish Art Deco mirror with sunburst and oil lamp motif.

Gilt wood Swedish Art Deco mirror with sunburst and oil lamp motif.

Located in New York, NY

oil lamps. Mirror glass is original and has a one inch beveled edge. Height: 39, Width: 16", Depth

Category

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Very Unusual Alabaster Ceiling Fixture
Very Unusual Alabaster Ceiling Fixture

Very Unusual Alabaster Ceiling Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century lathe turned and carved alabaster ceiling fixture in the form of an ancient oil

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand
Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand

Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand

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H 2.75 in W 5 in D 7.25 in

Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

This enchanting antique Wedgwood black basalt inkwell is crafted in the form of an ancient oil lamp

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Samaritan Terracotta Oil Lamps, Pair
Ancient Samaritan Terracotta Oil Lamps, Pair

Ancient Samaritan Terracotta Oil Lamps, Pair

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H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 3.25 in

Ancient Samaritan Terracotta Oil Lamps, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Two ancient Samaritan, Holy Land, terracotta pottery oil lamps, each with molded geometric palm

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Bronze Oil Lamp, Italian Manufacture, Rome, Beginning of 1800
Ancient Bronze Oil Lamp, Italian Manufacture, Rome, Beginning of 1800

Ancient Bronze Oil Lamp, Italian Manufacture, Rome, Beginning of 1800

Located in Roma, IT

Oil Lamp is an original decorative object realized in Rome at the beginning of 1800. After G

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp
Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp

Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp

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H 9 in W 11 in D 6 in

Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

Very fine Grand Tour bronze cast of an ancient Roman oil lamp with a figure of the god Silenus

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Empire Ormolu Six Light Pendant Chandelier
Empire Ormolu Six Light Pendant Chandelier

Empire Ormolu Six Light Pendant Chandelier

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H 20.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Empire Ormolu Six Light Pendant Chandelier

Located in Astoria, NY

Empire ormolu six light pendant chandelier in the form of an ancient Roman oil lamp in the manner

Category

20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Petit Tole Floral Painted Lamp
Petit Tole Floral Painted Lamp

Petit Tole Floral Painted Lamp

Located in Nashville, TN

In the form of ancient oil lamps .....Pale mint paint with floral decoration in good shape (some

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Layla Red Striped & Layla Pink Striped Table Lamp by Serena Confalonieri
Layla Red Striped & Layla Pink Striped Table Lamp by Serena Confalonieri

Layla Red Striped & Layla Pink Striped Table Lamp by Serena Confalonieri

By MM Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

lamp, designed by Serena Confalonieri and inspired by ancient oil night lamps. Named after the Arabic

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Ancient Terracotta Byzantine Oil Lamp 6th-7th Century AD, ON SALE
Ancient Terracotta Byzantine Oil Lamp 6th-7th Century AD, ON SALE

Ancient Terracotta Byzantine Oil Lamp 6th-7th Century AD, ON SALE

Located in Sofia, BG

Description: Oil lamp Byzantine, 6th-7th century AD Terracotta. H 3.8 cm. Ø 8.6 cm. Provenance

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Group of Six Possibly Ancient Terracotta Oil Lamps, Small Vases and Vessels
Group of Six Possibly Ancient Terracotta Oil Lamps, Small Vases and Vessels

Group of Six Possibly Ancient Terracotta Oil Lamps, Small Vases and Vessels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A group of six old (and possibly ancient) terracotta vessels. Perfect for the collecting

Category

Early 20th Century Greco Roman Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Late 18th Century Earthenware Hanukkah Lamp, Djerba, Tunisia
Late 18th Century Earthenware Hanukkah Lamp, Djerba, Tunisia

Late 18th Century Earthenware Hanukkah Lamp, Djerba, Tunisia

Located in New York, NY

top of small columns, and are similar in design to ancient earthenware oil lamps. Every item in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Tunisian Primitive Religious Items

Materials

Earthenware

Period Neoclassical Porcelain Inkwell in the form of Roman Lamp
Period Neoclassical Porcelain Inkwell in the form of Roman Lamp

Period Neoclassical Porcelain Inkwell in the form of Roman Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

, Nemeian Lion in form of Ancient Antique Roman Oil Lamp

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Collection of Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, circa 100-200 AD
Collection of Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, circa 100-200 AD

Collection of Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, circa 100-200 AD

Located in Louisville, KY

Note: In the villas, palaces and shops of the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Empires these lamps were

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman More Furniture ...

Materials

Clay

Pair of Bouillotte Table Lamps
Pair of Bouillotte Table Lamps

Pair of Bouillotte Table Lamps

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H 29.75 in W 14.75 in D 10 in

Pair of Bouillotte Table Lamps

Located in Richmond, London

A pair of unusual and decorative lacquered brass 'bouillotte' table lamps, fashioned as Ancient

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ancient oil lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, stone and ceramic, every ancient oil lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an ancient oil lamp, we have 113 options in-stock, while there are 31 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the ancient oil lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ancient oil lamp, those designed in mid-century modern, neoclassical and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one ancient oil lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but l'aviva home, MM Lampadari and Enrico Marone Cinzano produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ancient Oil Lamp?

Prices for an ancient oil lamp start at $75 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $2,800.
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  • 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
    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.
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    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.
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    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.
  • 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.