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Chinese Oil Lamp

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Oil Lamp with Blue Glaze
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Oil Lamp with Blue Glaze

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 than the more abundant green glaze Chinese oil lamps are often adorned with.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Double Buddha Oil Lamp, c. 1800
Chinese Double Buddha Oil Lamp, c. 1800

Chinese Double Buddha Oil Lamp, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century Chinese oil lamp is shaped of ceramic with a two-sided design of Budai, the "laughing Buddha" associated with abundance, joy and contentment.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These 19th-century Chinese oil lamps are shaped in the form of a young boy or baby, a motif often referred to as a "ho ho boy."

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps
Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps

Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and rare pair of Chinese Export, 19th century porcelain bottle vases mounted with French ormolu as oil lamps.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Oil Lamp/Candle holder
Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Oil Lamp/Candle holder

Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Oil Lamp/Candle holder

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this Vintage Chinese Brass Candle-holder. It is all hand made and hand carved brass bird shaped candle-holder which originally used as oil lamp at temple.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

A fine pair of 19th century French porcelain and gilt bronze oil lamps .
A fine pair of 19th century French porcelain and gilt bronze oil lamps .

A fine pair of 19th century French porcelain and gilt bronze oil lamps .

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful pair of 19th century French gilt bronze mounted Chinese export porcelain urn lamps. Originally oil lamps converted for electricity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Opium Oil Lamp
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Opium Oil Lamp

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Opium Oil Lamp

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and a bit unusual Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) cloisonne enameled opium lamp. Originating in China in the 19th century, the silver-tone oil lamp features a six sided base with uni...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This curious ceramic form is a sculptural Chinese candle stand or oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Green Glaze 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp Set, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glaze 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp Set, Early 20th Century

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

Shiwan Pottery Oil Lamps Late Qing Dynasty or Earlier, South Chinese, Two-Pieces
Shiwan Pottery Oil Lamps Late Qing Dynasty or Earlier, South Chinese, Two-Pieces

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, hollow cylinder column tapering to a cup with three spurs.

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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
Chinese 'Shiwan' Candleholder / Oil Lamp Set of 6, Green-Glazed, c. 1900

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

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Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century
Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century

Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century

By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A pair of 19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose vase oil lantern lamps.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

iron oil lamp
iron oil lamp

iron oil lamp

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H 18 in Dm 8 in

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
Restored Asian Cloisonné, Electrified Oil Lamp

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 without lampshade but shade is available for $135.

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Antique 1890s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cast Copper, Asian Design Converted Oil Lamp
Cast Copper, Asian Design Converted Oil Lamp

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 sealed and electrified. The lamp is priced without the lampshade shown. The oil fon...

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Antique Early 1900s Central Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Pair of Chinese Antelope Pewter Oil Lamps
Rare Pair of Chinese Antelope Pewter Oil Lamps

Rare Pair of Chinese Antelope Pewter Oil Lamps

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H 17.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.5 in

Rare Pair of Chinese Antelope Pewter Oil Lamps

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautiful and rare pair of Chinese antelope oil lamps mounted and wired as lamps in the early 20th century in the Ming style.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Ming Oil Lamp with Santal Candle
Chinese Ming Oil Lamp with Santal Candle

Chinese Ming Oil Lamp with Santal Candle

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural ceramic object is a Chinese oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty, originally used in altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual offerings.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural ceramic object is a Chinese oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty, originally used in altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual offerings.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural ceramic object is a Chinese oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty, originally used in altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual offerings.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Oil Basket Lamp
Antique Chinese Oil Basket Lamp

Antique Chinese Oil Basket Lamp

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H 34.5 in W 22.25 in D 19 in

Antique Chinese Oil Basket Lamp

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Chinese oil basket made into lamp. Custom shade with trim.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Set of Chinese, 1920s Glazed Oil Lamps
Set of Chinese, 1920s Glazed Oil Lamps

Set of Chinese, 1920s Glazed Oil Lamps

Located in Jesteburg, DE

A set of Chinese, 1920s glazed oil lamps. Great layering pieces.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Han Table Lamps

Pair Antique Chinese Oil Lantern Table Lamps
Pair Antique Chinese Oil Lantern Table Lamps

Pair Antique Chinese Oil Lantern Table Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully hand-painted and glazed to perfection, this pair of vases were designed as oil lanterns, fitted with bronze bases and caps with a mantle and glass, but now we've converte...

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Rare Antique Chinese Bronze & Cloisonne Oil Floor Lamp, Dragon Motif, c1890
Rare Antique Chinese Bronze & Cloisonne Oil Floor Lamp, Dragon Motif, c1890

Rare Antique Chinese Bronze & Cloisonne Oil Floor Lamp, Dragon Motif, c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique and rare Chinese oil floor lamp offers bronze balustrade form construction with enameled champleve cloisonne dragon, cloud, floral and foliate motif, non-electric, c1890 ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Oil Lamps.
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Oil Lamps.

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Oil Lamps.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze oil lamps. Pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze oil lamps, painted opaline globes, 19th century globes, Art d'Asie .

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar
Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar

Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar

Located in Chireno, TX

Matte dark brown glazed lamp from antique Chinese oil jar. Newly-made custom lamp from lamps made with antique Chinese oil storage jar.

Category

2010s Belgian Primitive Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar
Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar

Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar

Located in Chireno, TX

Matte dark brown glazed lamp from antique Chinese oil jar. Newly-made custom lamp from lamps made with antique Chinese oil storage jar.

Category

2010s Belgian Primitive Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine example of a Cantonese hand decorated Chinese export porcelain oil lamp no converted to an electric table lamp of good size proportions, with its original highl...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Chinese Table Lamps Pair
Antique Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Chinese Table Lamps Pair

Antique Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Chinese Table Lamps Pair

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine pair of Chinese Cantonese hand decorated porcelain oil lamps with ornate Ormolu bases now converted to Electric Table Lamps, of good size proportions, (see last...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs
Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs

Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs

Located in Lincoln, GB

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Crackle Glaze Table Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs and Ornate Bronze Mounts A captivating Antique Chinese Table Lamp, dating to the late 19th century, exp...

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Han Dynasty Pottery Replica of an Oil Lamp
Han Dynasty Pottery Replica of an Oil Lamp

Han Dynasty Pottery Replica of an Oil Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 220) tombs included replicas of everything necessary for the afterlife, including attendants, farm animals, vessels and various implements. This unusually la...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Candle Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamp, c. 1900

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamp, c. 1900

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H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamp, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century ceramic oil lamp is formed in the shape of a young boy, a motif often referred to as a "ho ho boy."

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Shiwan Oil Lamp Green Glaze Small Set
Chinese Ceramic Shiwan Oil Lamp Green Glaze Small Set

Chinese Ceramic Shiwan Oil Lamp Green Glaze Small Set

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

Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These early 20th century ceramic oil lamps are formed in the shape of a young boy, a motif often referred to as a "ho ho boy."

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900
Set of Three Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900

Set of Three Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Each of these early 20th century ceramic oil lamps is formed in the shape of a young boy, a motif often referred to as a "ho ho boy."

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Oil Lamps in Porcelain and Gold Gilt Bronze.
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Oil Lamps in Porcelain and Gold Gilt Bronze.

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Oil Lamps in Porcelain and Gold Gilt Bronze.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Chinese 19th century oil lamps in porcelain and gold gilt bronze. 67cm x 15 cm.    

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900
Set of Three Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900

Set of Three Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Each of these early 20th century ceramic oil lamps is formed in the shape of a young boy, a motif often referred to as a "ho ho boy."

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Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900
Set of Three Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900

Set of Three Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Each of these early 20th century ceramic oil lamps is formed in the shape of a young boy, a motif often referred to as a "ho ho boy."

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Baluster Floor Oil Lamp
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Baluster Floor Oil Lamp

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Baluster Floor Oil Lamp

Located in Dayton, OH

"Monumental antique cloisonne floor oil lamp featuring champleve enamel design of stylized animals, figures and vined florals against a field of clouds. Champlevé is an enamelling...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain and Ormolu Napoleon III Oil Lamps
Rare Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain and Ormolu Napoleon III Oil Lamps

Rare Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain and Ormolu Napoleon III Oil Lamps

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A beautiful French and Asian collaboration of a 19thC pair of Napoleon III Famille Rose porcelain, (from Canton China), and gilt bronze and brass oil lamps that miraculously include ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Bronze Ming Vase, Pumped Up by Edouard Lièvre in Oil Lamp
Antique Bronze Ming Vase, Pumped Up by Edouard Lièvre in Oil Lamp

Antique Bronze Ming Vase, Pumped Up by Edouard Lièvre in Oil Lamp

By Edouard Lievre

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Ming vase in antique bronze, mounted by Edouard Lièvre in oil lamp, bronze mounted by Lièvre, from the Napoleon III period Measures: H 77cm, L 19cm.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Chinese Table Lamps Pair
Antique Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Chinese Table Lamps Pair

Antique Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Chinese Table Lamps Pair

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Chinese Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Oil Lamps with ornate Ormolu bases now converted to Electric Table Lamps, of good size proportions, (see last...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Collection of Four Pottery Lamps
Collection of Four Pottery Lamps

Collection of Four Pottery Lamps

Located in Chireno, TX

- Matte dark brown glazed lamp from antique Chinese oil jar. Newly-made custom lamp from lamps made with antique Chinese oil storage jar.

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Oil Lamp
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Oil Lamp

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Oil Lamp

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Chinese pottery oil lamp. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: Height 17 C.M. / width 11.7 C.M.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp with Green/Blue Glaze, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp with Green/Blue Glaze, Early 20th Century

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 common than the more abundant green glaze associated with Shiwan ware.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Group of Three Rustic Country Antiques Oil Lamp Stool Grain Measure
Group of Three Rustic Country Antiques Oil Lamp Stool Grain Measure

Group of Three Rustic Country Antiques Oil Lamp Stool Grain Measure

Located in Somis, CA

Wonderful objects full of vernacular characters that give us a glimpse of northern Chinese country life in the 19th century. Measures: Oil lamp 6" D x 9.5" W x 29" H.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Oil Lamps

Chinese Oil Lamps

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Provincial hollow earthenware oil lamps with celadon glaze.

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Early 20th Century Candle Holders

19th Century Chinese Oil Basket Lamp
19th Century Chinese Oil Basket Lamp

19th Century Chinese Oil Basket Lamp

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H 29 in W 12.5 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Chinese Oil Basket Lamp

Located in Montecito, CA

Very Primitive Chinese oil basket lamp; double light cluster; parchment paper shade; 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Vintage Chinese Oil Pot Lamps
Pair Vintage Chinese Oil Pot Lamps

Pair Vintage Chinese Oil Pot Lamps

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

a pair of pots with Chinese character decoration on wood bases newly rewired

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Piriform Oil Lamp Converted to a Lamp
Chinese Piriform Oil Lamp Converted to a Lamp

Chinese Piriform Oil Lamp Converted to a Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Lamp
19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Lamp

19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Lamp

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H 20.5 in Dm 5.25 in

19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century Chinese cloisonne oil lamp with bronze mounts and crane decoration, circ 1860, converted to electricity

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Canton Porcelain Oil Lamp
19th Century Canton Porcelain Oil Lamp

19th Century Canton Porcelain Oil Lamp

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H 22.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

19th Century Canton Porcelain Oil Lamp

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

19th century Canton porcelain oil lamp with writhen glass bowl and gilt bronze mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of cloisonné enamel oil lamps, electrified, 19th century
Pair of cloisonné enamel oil lamps, electrified, 19th century

Pair of cloisonné enamel oil lamps, electrified, 19th century

Located in Paris, FR

Chinese vases converted into oil lamps, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

19 C Porcelain Table Lamp
19 C Porcelain Table Lamp

19 C Porcelain Table Lamp

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H 29.5 in Dm 16 in

19 C Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

19 CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN WITH FRENCH OIL LAMP MOUNTING THAT HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO ELECTRICAL TABLE LAMP

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Oil Lamps

Pair of Oil Lamps

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H 5.91 in Dm 4.34 in

Pair of Oil Lamps

Located in Antwerp, BE

Qing ceramic oil lamps.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

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A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th cen...

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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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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    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.