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Orange 'Oline' Oil Table Lamp from Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog and Morup, Holmegaard
Located in Balen, BE
Orange 'Oline' Oil Table Lamp from Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s A classic 'Oline' lamp rarely found
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Wrought Iron and Glass Oil Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Wrought Iron and Glass Oil Table Lamp, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Willer Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Willer Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Danish Model Petronella Oil Table Lamp by Henning Koppel, 1960s
By Henning Koppel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Petroleum table lamp from the Danish manufacturer Louis Poulsen based on a design by Henning Koppel
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Bjergard, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Bjergard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Danish Ship Brass Oil Lamps by Ilse Ammonsen (8 Avail - Priced Each)
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage brass midcentury solid brass oil lamps designed by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma - Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Oline" Oil Table Light by Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article Oline oil light Producer: Fog & Mørup, Denmark Age: 1960s Origin: Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Heiberg Porcelain Oil/Electric Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large antique Heiberg oil/electric table lamp from the 1800s in white porcelain and with brass
Category

Antique 1850s Danish High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Heiberg Ceramic Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in ceramic and with cast
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Heiberg Ceramic Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in ceramic and with brass
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in white opaline glass and
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel - Vintage Petronella Oil Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Henning Koppel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
this early series Petronella oil lamp made from solid brass and opaline glass has become a design icon
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in white opaline glass and
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel Vintage Brass & Opaline Glass Oil Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Henning Koppel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
series Petronella oil lamp is made from solid brass and has an opaline glass shade and its original clear
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Trumpet Oil Lamps in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Matching pair of solid brass oil lamps. They feature onion shaped tops and trumpet shaped bases
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Tue Poulsen, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Tue Poulsen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp by Karsten Nielsen, 1960s
By Karsten Nielsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp by Karsten Nielsen for KN Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury solid brass oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma of Denmark in brass. Stamped
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Two Large Freddie Andersen Midcentury Oil Lamp Candleholders, Denmark, 1970s
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Vienna, AT
Two beautiful 14 in high modernist brass oil lamp candlesticks, designed by Freddie Andersen, made
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nautical Wall Hung Oil Lamp in Brass by G. V. Harnish Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nautical - maritime wall hung oil lamp sconce fashioned from brass. It features a tilting mechanism
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Danish Silver 2-Light Candelabra/ Oil Lamps Jensen Mid-Century Modern Style
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Danish silver 2-light candelabra or oil lamps in Georg Jensen, Mid-Century Modern style
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Freddie Andersen Mid-Century Oil Lamp Brass Candleholder, Denmark, 1970s
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist brass oil lamp candlestick, designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of Five Freddie Andersen Clear Drops Oil Lamps Brass Candleholder, Denmark
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Five beautiful clear drops modernist brass oil lamps designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Just Andersen Miniature Oil Lamp in Pewter & Brass, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very small oil lamp made by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Its corpus is made from
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Torchères

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Peter Martensen Oil Painting on Wood "Man with Dog in the Light of Street Lamp"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Peter Martensen b. 1953. Oil color on wood (Dimensions without frame: 22 x 24). "Man with dog In
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Danish Oil Lamps, Rundbrænder Kosmos, 1960s
Located in Tarm, DK
Danish oil lamps, Rundbrænder Kosmos, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Oil Lamps G.v. Harnish, 1960s, Brass
Located in Tarm, DK
Danish oil lamps G.V. Harnish EFTF, 1960s, brass.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Brass Oil Lamps or Candle Holders, Denmark
Located in Maastricht, NL
A set of three brass oil lamps or candle holders from Denmark. The pieces are made of brass and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Identical Brass Oil Lamps or Candle Holders, Denmark
Located in Maastricht, NL
A set of three brass oil lamps or candle holders from Denmark. The pieces are made of brass and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Enso table lamp Natural Oil
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
The ENSO table lamp is the new add-on to the ENSO pendant. ENSO is based on traditional Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Enso table lamp Natural Oil
Enso table lamp Natural Oil
H 11.42 in Dm 7.09 in
Enso table lamp Black Oil
By Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
The ENSO table lamp is the new add-on to the ENSO pendant. ENSO is based on traditional Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Enso table lamp Black Oil
Enso table lamp Black Oil
H 11.42 in Dm 7.09 in
Brass and Polychrome Spelter, Elephant Motif Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Polychrome Elephant Motif And Brass Two Light Oil Lamp With The Trunks Serving As A Tripod Base
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Antique 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Table Lamps

Danish Brass Oil Lamp by Ilse D. Ammonsen
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in New York, NY
A stunning brass Ammonsen ship light. Beautiful, functional and sculptural design. The lamp uses
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Vintage 1950s Danish Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Clear Drops Oil Lamp Candelabra by Freddie Andersen, Denmark
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Four armed clear drop oil lamp candelabra by Freddie Andersen, Denmark in the 1970s. A very
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Danish Maritime Oil Lamps Made of Solid Brass by Ilse Ammonsen
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Odense, Denmark
Ilse Ammonsen ships maritime oil lamp made of solid brass. Great oil lamps gyro suspended. By Ilse
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare Twelve Arm Danish Oil Lamp Chandelier by Freddie Andersen, ca. 1960s
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare Danish oil lamp chandelier candelabra by Freddie Andersen, ca. early 1960s. This rare example
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Petronella Lamp by Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Henning Koppel, Louis Poulsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Petronella lamp by Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen, 1960s. Danish oil lamp in brass and white
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel Petronella Oil Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Henning Koppel
Located in Krefeld, DE
Petronella oil table lamp is made from solid brass and has an opaline glass shade. No damages, no parts
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel brass Petronella Oil Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Henning Koppel
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Henning Koppel brass and white opal shade oil lamp for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. More
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ilse D. Ammonsen, Danish Designer, Oil Lamp in Modernist Style, Approx. 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ilse D. Ammonsen, Danish designer. Oil lamp in modernist style. Approx. 1980s. Marked. In
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Vintage 1980s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Oil Lamp - Ilse D. Ammonsen
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Montclair, NJ
A beautiful Danish Brass Oil Lamp from the 60's.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Oil Lamp - Ilse D. Ammonsen
Brass Oil Lamp - Ilse D. Ammonsen
H 7.6 in W 3.1 in D 3.1 in
Antique Hand Blown Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique hand blown electrified oil lamp Being hand blown makes each of these antique lamps unique
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Antique 1870s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Hand Blown Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique hand blown electrified oil lamp. Being hand blown makes each of these antique lamps unique
Category

Antique 1870s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Porcelain Heiberg Antique Oil/Electric Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large antique Heiberg oil/electric table lamp from the 19th century. Standing nearly 80 cm tall
Category

Antique 1850s Danish High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Ilse D. Ammonsen Daproma Design Brass Ship Oil Lamps, 1950s
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Daproma Denmark Ilse D. Ammonsen design brass ship oil lamps, adjustable height and flame, brass
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Antique 1650s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel (1918-1981) for Louis Poulsen, Petronella Oil Lamp in Brass
By Henning Koppel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel (1918-1981) for Louis Poulsen, Petronella oil lamp in brass with shade of opal glass
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20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Henning Koppel ‘1918-1881’ for Louis Poulsen, "Petronella" Oil Lamp in Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
a Henning Koppel (1918-1981) for Louis Poulsen. "Petronella" oil lamp in brass with opaline glass
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass with opal glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Petronella oil lamp in brass with opal glass shade
Category

20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass. Opal glass shade
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass with an opal glass shade. Designed
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass and opal glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass with an opal glass shade. Designed
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handmade Oil-Lamp by the Danish Designer Ilse D. Ammonsen
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Handmade oil lamp in solid brass by Ilse D. Ammonsen. Adjustable height and flame. May be use for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Danish Nautical Oil Lamp or Candle Holder in Brass by Freddie Andersen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is a large maritime hybrid table light that can function both as an oil lamp or a candle
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen Vintage Petronella Oil Lamp by Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel, Louis Poulsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Henning Koppel and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The Petronella oil/kerosene table
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early Georg Jensen Oil Lamp in Sterling Silver, Dated 1933-1944
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Georg Jensen oil lamp in sterling silver. Lid and stem with foliage. Edged base with pearls
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass with glass shade
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass with opaline glass shade. Designed
Category

20th Century Danish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Hertz & Ballin, Handmade Pewter Jug / Oil Lamp on Foot in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hertz & Ballin, handmade pewter jug/ oil lamp on foot in Art Nouveau style. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Pewter

Oil on Canvas Painting of Woman Reading by Lamp, Signed dated Robert Pan '37
By Robert Panitzsch
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting of interior with a woman reading by the lamp. Signed and dated
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Vintage Danish Midcentury Candleholders by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury candleholders by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma, Denmark These were originally oil
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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Danish Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Danish oil lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Danish oil lamps — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 69 antique and vintage Danish oil lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Danish oil lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Danish oil lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Danish oil lamps over the years, but those made by Ilse D. Ammonsen, Freddie Andersen and Henning Koppel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Danish Oil Lamps?

Danish oil lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $682, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $12,750.
Questions About Danish Oil Lamps
  • 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
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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.

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