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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

Pr. Russian Ormolu & Bronze Lamps w/ Genies of Study & Philosophy, after Boizot
Pr. Russian Ormolu & Bronze Lamps w/ Genies of Study & Philosophy, after Boizot

Pr. Russian Ormolu & Bronze Lamps w/ Genies of Study & Philosophy, after Boizot

By Louis-Simon Boizot

Located in New York, NY

Though modeled after ancient oil lamps, these objects are decorative and were not intended for practical illumination.

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Antique 1840s Russian Neoclassical Candle Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

However, in China, the name translates to "lamp hanger" chair, describing how the form as a whole looks like an ancient oil lamp stand.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Puglian Brown Glazed Terracotta Single-Spout Oil Lamp
19th Century Puglian Brown Glazed Terracotta Single-Spout Oil Lamp

19th Century Puglian Brown Glazed Terracotta Single-Spout Oil Lamp

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The elegant silhouette reflects the enduring influence of ancient Mediterranean oil lamps adapted through the vernacular ceramic language of Southern Italy during the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Candle Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

The ancient bronze Roman oil lamp with heavy green patina.

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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

By MM Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

A romantic, vintage-inspired palette of pink and green characterizes this marvelous glass table lamp, designed by Serena Confalonieri and inspired by ancient oil night lamps.

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 and intimacy.

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

The overall shape is reminiscent of the suspended oil lamps of ancient times, and three angels, or cherubim, with crossed wings and somber expressions are found at the points where t...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Layla Red Striped

Layla Red Striped

By MM Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

Inspired by ancient oil night lamps, it is named after the Arabic word for "night".

Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Sabatino De Angelis Fils Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp
Sabatino De Angelis Fils Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp

Sabatino De Angelis Fils Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamp

By Sabatino De Angelis

Located in Sarasota, FL

Grand tour ancient Roman oil lamp. Signed and dated 1905 by Sabatino de Angelis et Fil.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

A richly detailed French Empire bronze and brass inkwell conceived in the archeological revival manner, after the form of ancient Roman oil lamps. The central reservoir, cast with a ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier
A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier

A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The elongated gilt bronze frame in the form of an ancient Empire hanging oil burning lamp suspended by four shackle supports surmounted with acanthus and scrolled leaves.

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Candle Chandelier

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant neoclassical chandelier in patinated bronze with finely detailed gilt bronze mounts, suspended by multiple decorative chains reminiscent of an ancient Roman oil lamp. The pai...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

A French Empire Style Ormolu 10-Light Chandelier Constructed from gilded bronze, with hand-chased details and burnished highlights, the chandelier composed of a central dish inspire...

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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

This unusual chandelier is designed in the Empire style from gilt and patinated bronze in the form of an ancient Roman terracotta or earthenware oil lamp.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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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

The top of the columns have bronze cups in the form of ancient oil lamps. These lamps have been rewired and are topped off with high quality all silk hand smocked celery tone lamp sh...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

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 lamp with interior and exterior lights.

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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. With a removable well and holes for storing pens and quills, it is decorated with...

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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 branch designs, circa 3rd to 4th centuries CE, both with clear acrylic stands.

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. Winckelmann’s Lamp (found in Pompeii). This elegant lamp was used as a bronze inkw...

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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 holding a wine cup in his left hand.

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 of the designs of Percier & Fontaine, the gilded lamp with canopy, chains, and overa...

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 loss , some chips but considering age ).

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

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.

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 Kunstkammer or Curiosities cabinet. In varying as-pictured condition. Tallest object...

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

But in the latter group, the oil fonts are elevated, that is, supported on top of small columns, and are similar in design to ancient earthenware oil lamps.

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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

Eagle Head, Nemeian Lion in form of Ancient Antique Roman Oil Lamp

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

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

Delicate gilt wood Swedish Art Deco wall mirror with cared details depicting a sunburst and ancient oil lamps. Mirror glass is original and has a one inch beveled edge.

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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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

They were typically filled with olive oil and held a wick (usually linen). They burned for hours and lit up the ancient world.

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 Roman oil lamps, each for two lightbulbs and with adjustable yellow 'tôle peinte' shad...

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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.

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