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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Oil Lamp with Blue Glaze
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese oil lamp from the early 20th century features a dark blue glaze which is less common
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oil lamps. The well potted ovoid porcelain pear-shaped body decorated with hand-painted asymmetrical
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Celadon Chinese Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique celadon French oil lamps made with Chinese porcelain. Bronze doré bases and bases
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Lamps, China, Circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
: 22 cm (8,6 in.)
Beautiful pair of patinated and gilded bronze China vases mounted as lamps, decorated
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vase and Lamp Cracked Glazed Chinese Porcelain White Ivory, Qing, China 19th C
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
mount.
When it changed its destination (from vase to lamp) it was mounted as an oil lamp, hence the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of 19th century bronze oil lamp base that have been professionally electrified with 3-way
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Crackleware Pale Celadon Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of chinese crackleware lamps.
Of baluster form, having applied Taotie masks dressed with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lamps
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ VASES MOUNTED AS LAMPS
In the 17th century England & Holland, two
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Located in Paris, FR
patina. Each oil lamp rests on four legs toppd by a Foo dog. Foo Dogs or Chinese guardian lions are a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Bronze Table Lamps in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
furniture designer James Mont. The lamps, crafted in oil rubbed bronze, resemble traditional Chinese urns
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Celadon Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
bronze bases and oil lamp fitting. Now electrified featuring new wiring with Edison sockets, max 100 watt
Category
Antique 1880s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps
Located in London, GB
These beautiful oil lamps were created in France in the late 19th century. They are designed in a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Pair of French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Oil Lamps
By Bayeux
Located in London, GB
Each oil lamp in this pair is wrought from gilt bronze and Bayeux porcelain and is designed in the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 20.87 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in
Italian Neoclassical Yellow Toile Corinthian Column Oil Lantern Style Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century converted oil table lamp in the shape of a Italian Neoclassical tole column
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in London, GB
These antique lamps feature beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel bodies and fine French gilt bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
Signal' Floor Lamp by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
graduated from the Department of Oil Painting of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and Furniture Design at Central
Category
2010s Asian Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Injection' Table Lamp by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the Department of Oil Painting of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and Furniture Design at Central Academy
Category
2010s Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Concealed Keys' Table Lamp by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
between objects and human behavior. Yang Yafei graduated from the Department of Oil Painting of Sichuan
Category
2010s Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Light Clocks' Floor Lamp by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the Department of Oil Painting of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and Furniture Design at Central Academy
Category
2010s Asian Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp by Hinks & Sons
Located in Lincoln, GB
companies, which used oil lamps to light stations, trains and signals.
With an eye to the domestic market
Category
Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Carcel 19th Century Petroleum Lamp on Canton Vase
Located in Marseille, FR
Lamp said to Carcel system mounted on China vase in Canton XIXth century. Bronze frame. This Carcel
Category
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Illumination into Reality' Floor Lamp by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
graduated from the Department of Oil Painting of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and Furniture Design at Central
Category
2010s Asian Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of French Theodore Deck Ormolu-Mounted Celadon Porcelain Lamps
By Theodore Deck
Located in New York, NY
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A very elegant pair of celadon green porcelain lamps in the Chinese taste, mounted with exquisite
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Opium Oil Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
China in the 19th century, the silver-tone oil lamp features a six sided base with unique polychrome
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candleholder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 11.03 in Dm 4.93 in
Couple Chinese Porcelain Oil Lamps 20th Century Dragons Ruyi Famille Rose
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great and large pair of Oil Lamps. Very nice quality and lovely for your home.
Condition
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the Mid-20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 9.85 in Dm 4.93 in
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 10.44 in Dm 5.12 in
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 8.27 in Dm 5.32 in
Chinese Ceramic Green Glaze 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp Set, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 6.7 in Dm 5.12 in
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candleholder Set, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century feature a green/blue glaze. Shiwan ware is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 11.42 in Dm 5.12 in
Chinese 'Shiwan' Candleholder / Oil Lamp Set, Green-Glazed Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 7.88 in Dm 5.12 in
Chinese 'Shiwan' Candleholder / Oil Lamp Set, Green-Glazed Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 7.68 in Dm 5.52 in
Shiwan Pottery Oil Lamps Late Qing Dynasty or Earlier, South Chinese, Two-Pieces
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Shiwan pottery oil lamps late qing dynasty or earlier, South Chinese, two-pieces, with saucer base
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and ...
Materials
Pottery
Chinese 'Shiwan' Candleholder / Oil Lamp Set of 6, Green-Glazed, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of 6 Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century feature the distinctive green glaze
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp with Green/Blue Glaze, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green/blue glaze which is less
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 10.63 in Dm 5.52 in
Rare Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain and Ormolu Napoleon III Oil Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, (from Canton China), and gilt bronze and brass oil lamps that miraculously include the original glass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Napoleon III Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
and usually had compartments for an oil lamp or candle. Later on, they became more secular in nature
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
like a yoke for an ox. However, in China, the name translates to "lamp hanger" chair, describing how
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Late 19th Century Chinese Elmwood Wine Table
Located in Singapore, SG
, most likely caused by oil lamps used when activities stretch late into the night. This is in a matte
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair Of Chinese Polished Brass Gourd Shaped Bottle Flasks With Lizards
Located in Free Union, VA
A striking and decorative pair of handsome brass bottle flasks, originally oil lamps, fitted with
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Candlesticks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
. Originally they were used as oil lamps but make great candleholders. Ready to use for a cozy evening.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Located in Forney, TX
thin wood sticks) used to transfer fire from a lit fire to candles, oil lamps, wood burning stove, a
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Green-glazed pottery 'figural' lamp, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
forming the cupped oil holder, wood stand.
Period : Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
Type : Lamp Stand
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
Green-glazed pottery lampstand, Han Dynasty(206BC-220AD)
Located in seoul, KR
The upper section of the vessel is broad and flat, intended to support a candle or an oil lamp
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century Famile Rose Footed Vase
Located in Wilson, NC
19th century famile rose footed vase, this vase was likely a lamp (oil )originally, the rim has
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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
Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
firebox and usually had compartments for an oil lamp or candle. Later on, they became more secular in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Theodore Deck Faience Persian-Blue Vases with Lampshades
By Theodore Deck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
oil lamps. As in traditional Persian design, the lamps are bottle-shaped, with a wide rounded body
Category
Antique 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns were carved with Buddhist images on the firebox and usually had compartments for an oil lamp or
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
iron oil lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
handmade iron oil lamp, can be adapted to use with candles, wonderful patina, great folk art piece.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Restored Asian Cloisonné, Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Asian, restored and electrified, cloisonné oil lamp, shown with 14" drum shade.
Lamp is priced
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Cast Copper, Asian Design Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Cast copper, Asian design, converted oil lamp with an Asian finial. The lamp has been polished and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Central Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vases/ Lamps, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in Chinese as Fencai or Ruancai, meaning 'soft colours', and later as Yangcai, meaning 'foreign
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
JWDA Table Lamp, Black Marble
By Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture
Located in San Marcos, CA
designer Jonas Wagell. Inspired by traditional oil lamps, he brings these materials together into a design
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
JWDA Floor Lamp, Travertine Base with Brushed Brass
By Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture
Located in San Marcos, CA
The JWDA floor lamp is part of a collection of lighting inspired by traditional oil lamps. Crafted
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
JWDA Table Lamp, Dimmable Lighting, White Marble
By Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture
Located in San Marcos, CA
bulb and marble-crafted stand is extended in size.
Originally inspired by more archaic oil lamps of
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble
JWDA Floor Lamp, White Marble Base with Bronzed Brass
By Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture
Located in San Marcos, CA
The JWDA floor lamp is part of a collection of lighting inspired by traditional oil lamps. Crafted
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
JWDA Table Lamp, Metallic, Powder-Coated Black or Glossy Shade
By Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Classic with a twist – that’s the aim of the JWDA lamp. The form is inspired by the oil lamps of
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Rose Medallion Bronze Mounted Carcel Lamps
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Chinese rose medallion cylinders with gilt bronze mounts as oil carcel lamps now wired for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese oil lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and porcelain, every Chinese oil lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese oil lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese oil lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Edouard Lievre each produced at least one beautiful Chinese oil lamp that is worth considering.
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- What is a whale oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2022People 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.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022There 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.
- How does a Roman oil lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Roman 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.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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.
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