19th Century Emerald Glass Lamp
Unavailable|$1,200
19th Century Emerald Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
19th century emerald glass lamp converted from oil lamp. Shade sold separately. Same size as our
Unavailable|$1,200
19th Century Emerald Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
19th century emerald glass lamp converted from oil lamp. Shade sold separately. Same size as our
Unavailable|$1,387
19th Century White Opaline Glass Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
hand-painted ivy vines decoration. Formerly an oil lamp, now converted to electricity. English, late
Opaline Glass
Unavailable|$3,052
Victorian Brass Adjustable Standard Lamp
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Brass telescopic standard lamp, with reeded oil lamp converted for electricity, on extending shaft
Brass
Unavailable|$1,169
Brass and Sienna Marble Standard Lamp
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique brass and sienna marble standard lamp with classical detail. Re-wired, converted from oil
Unavailable|$3,052
Tall 19th Century Opaline Glass and Ormolu Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
; formerly an oil lamp, now converted to electricity. 19th century. Why we like it A superbly decorative
Ormolu
Unavailable|$4,994
Pair of 19th Century French Pate Sur Pate Porcelain Lamps
Located in London, GB
decoration. Originally oil lamps, now converted for electricity. French, circa 1870.
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,121
Pair of 19th Century French Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century French blue porcelain lamps, with ribbed bodies. Originally oil lamps now
Bronze
Unavailable|$9,000 / set
Pair of Art Deco Mythological Porcelain and Bronze Vase Lamps, France, 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
body with elongated neck with two handles, originally oil lamps converted to electric. Vases of this
Bronze
Antique French Victorian Amber Glass & Bronze Converted Oil Lamp Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Amber Glass Converted Oil Lamp Table Lamps with Bronze Mounts (Marked
Bronze
Sold|$2,238
Large Converted Oil Lamp Crystal Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Converted in the late 20th century, this Victorian-era chandelier creates a terrific period focal
Crystal, Brass
French Neoclassical Style Blue Porcelain & Brass Converted Oil Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of early 20th century French Neoclassical converted oil table lamps. The lamps are made of
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Porcelain and Bronze Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique oil lamp was converted into a table lamp. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the
Bronze
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two converted oil lamps with round brass fittings.
Opaline Glass, Glass
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A near pair of Danish bronze and patinated bronze converted oil lamps, Circa 1900, each in the form
Danish Opaline Glass Table Lamp 'Victoria' by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Michael Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Converted oil lamp called Victoria - Its was designed by Michael E. Bang - Manufactured by
Opaline Glass
French 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Oxblood Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A French late 19th century Aesthetic Movement balauster shaped converted oil lamp with gilt bird
Tiffany Studios "Tobacco Leaf" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York converted “Oil Lamp,” with a repeat pattern of unfurled tobacco leaves
Pair of Silverplate Neoclassical Style Figural Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silverplate Neoclassical style figural converted oil lamps of two winged figures
Crystal, Silver Plate
Sold|$2,800
Bronze Oil Lamp Converted to Modern Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
Bronze oil lamp converted to modern lamp.
Bronze
French Bronze Oil Lamp Converted to Electricity
Located in Montreal, QC
tripod feet over incurved base. Later converted to two lite table lamp, with custom height adjustable
Bronze
Pair of Celedon Oil Lamps Converted Into Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very good looking pair of celedon porcelain lamps with painted decoration, later conversion.
Brass
18th Century Oil Lamp Converted with Custom Metal Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique 18th century oil lamp converted to incandescent. The panther detail on bronze handle adds to
Bronze, Steel
Decorative Pierced Brass Table Oil Lamp - converted to electric
Located in Altrincham, GB
Decorative Pierced Brass Table Oil Lamp - converted to electric - 9"w x 6"d x 17"h - The lampshade
Brass
19thC French Brass Corinthian Column Oil Lamp - converted to electric
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC French Brass Corinthian Column Oil Lamp - converted to electric - 8"diam x 26"h - all lights
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Telescopic Standard Oil Lamp converted to electric
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Nouveau Brass Telescopic Standard Oil Lamp converted to electric - The lampshade(s) are newly
Brass
Sold|$4,835
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp by W.A.S. Benson
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Petworth, GB
An Arts & Crafts converted oil lamp Silver plate on brass The stylised leaf design surrounding
Brass
Late 19th Century Large Cast Bronze Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large heavy cast bronze oil lamp converted to electric table lamp, richly ornate raised on column
Bronze
Rare circa 1860 Bronzed Cherub Putti Angel Oil Lamp Converted into Table Lamp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully serviced circa 1860 bronzed oil lamp converted
Bronze
Antique French Empire Converted Cobalt Blue Glass Brass Oil Lamp Urn 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Empire Sevres style oil lamp converted to electric - deep cobalt blue glass vase
Brass
Sold|$875
19th Century Turkish Oil Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally large brass oil lamp converted to electric. Vintage lamp shades show minor signs
Brass
Neoclasical Empire Style Oil Lamp Electrified.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Good looking neoclasical Empire style oil lamp converted into lamp.
Metal
Sold|$2,750
French Repossee Bronze Oil Electric Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very handsome pair of French bronze oil lamps later converted into electrical lamps. Shades not
Bronze
Sold|$2,250
Original Pair of French Faience Oil Lamps
Located in Winter Park, FL
Original pair of oil lamps converted into electrical lamp. Faience from the town of Gien in the
19thc Hobnail Pattern Glass Oil Lamp, Electrified w/ Crewl Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hobnail clear glass oil lamp converted to a electric desk lamp.This little gem is in great
Brass
Sold|$4,200 / set
Good Pair of Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Oil Lamps Now Electrified
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dept. Store, London, converted 19th century oil lamps with original fittings, each covered double
Brass
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Corinthian Column Table Oil Lamp
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique Victorian silver plated Corinthian column table oil lamp base converted
Silver Plate
Pair of French 19th Century Brass & Porcelain Oil Lamps Electrified, Stamped
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful pair of table lamps converted from oil lamps and electrified. The lamps feature swirl
Porcelain, Glass
Antique Old Gien French Pottery Deck Style Oil Lamp 19th Century Electrified
By Gien
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Gien pottery oil lamp converted to electricity, circa late 19th century. Archaic style
Pottery
Antique Victorian Green Glass GWTW Parlor Banquet Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare apple green antique Victorian parlor Gone with the Wind oil lamp converted to electric
Brass
Rare Antique Gone with the Wind Yellow Farmhouse Parlor Corn Oil Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
(converted to electric) parlor oil table lamp / lantern with hurricane and a molded corn cob / maze pattern
Brass
Sold|$1,000
Pair of French Faience Lamps
Located in Winter Park, FL
Pair of oil lamps converted into electrical lamps from the town of Gien in the Loire Valley. Hand
19th Century painted tole lamps.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th Century French painted tole and gilt bronze oil lamps converted to electric.
Tôle, Bronze
Sold|$4,200 / set
Pair of Black Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 French black glass oil lamps converted to electrified table lamps
Sold|$900
Brass Floor Lamp with Onyx Top
Located in Banner Elk, NC
19th century brass floor lamp, converted from an oil lamp, with an onyx top. Superb condition, has
Brass
Cranberry Glass and Ormalu Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC Cranberry Glass and Ormalu Table Lamp of Hour Glass Form (converted from oil lamp
Ormolu
19th Century Brass Corinthian Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
19th Century victorian brass corinthian table lamp, now converted to electricity from oil lamp
Brass
Sold|$3,725
Arts & Crafts Copper Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Petworth, GB
pierced decoration in the form of hearts This has been converted from an oil lamp Circa 1900 The height
Copper
Sold|$950 / set
Pair of Late 19th Century French Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This pair of lamps were converted from French Oil Lamps. The colors are so good.
Brass
Sold|$695 / set
Pair of 19th Century White Opaline Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a pair of French oil lamps converted to electric. They have pleated shades.
Metal
Sold|$5,827 / set
Pair of Rose Medallion Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
oil lamps. Each having French, 19th century gilded ormolu mounts and bases.
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Brass Corinthian Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
This is a splendid antique Victorian brass columnar Corinthian table lamp, now converted to
Brass
Exquisite 19th Century Brass Corinthian Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exquisite Victorian brass columnar Corinthian table lamp, now converted to electricity from oil
Brass
Silver Plated Column Table Lamp, English, circa 1910
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Elegant silver plated column table lamp. Converted from an oil lamp. Re-plated. Super quality
Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century Large- Scale Baccarat Crystal Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century large-scale, chunky Baccarat cut crystal converted oil columnar table lamp with
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$3,600 / set
Pair of Baccarat Glass Lamps with a Swirl Design
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Pair of original swirl design oil lamps converted into modern electrified table lamps. The lamps
Glass
Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Table Lamp, Bronze Base
Located in Lincoln, GB
antique Chinese blue and white porcelain table lamp, originally made as an oil lamp and later thoughtfully
Bronze
Antique French Ormolu and Onyx Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
converted to electricity from an oil lamp, late 19th Century in date. This antique table lamp features a
Onyx, Ormolu
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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