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Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Double Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1962
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Double Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1962

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Double Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1962

By Aage Würtz

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Double Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1962, in Very Good

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil lamps for illumination. Dimensions: 13.5" x 10

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Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Style Bronze Student Lamp
English Victorian Style Bronze Student Lamp

English Victorian Style Bronze Student Lamp

$3,850

H 22.5 in W 23 in D 10 in

English Victorian Style Bronze Student Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style (1st half 20th Century) bronze adjustable double arm student lamp with oil

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique German Carl Thieme Meissen Dresden Porcelain Banquet Lamp
Antique German Carl Thieme Meissen Dresden Porcelain Banquet Lamp

Antique German Carl Thieme Meissen Dresden Porcelain Banquet Lamp

$940Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Antique German Carl Thieme Meissen Dresden Porcelain Banquet Lamp

By Carl Thieme

Located in Dayton, OH

featuring a reticulated base and oil lamp / double globe shaped body accented with three dimensional sprays

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Double Buddha Oil Lamp, c. 1800

$280

H 5.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Crystal Ball Long Arm Double Oil/Gas Lamp
Crystal Ball Long Arm Double Oil/Gas Lamp

Crystal Ball Long Arm Double Oil/Gas Lamp

$2,800

H 48 in W 40 in D 8 in

Crystal Ball Long Arm Double Oil/Gas Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This was the type of double lamp found over store counters from the mid to late 1800. They were

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Converted  Double  Oil  Lamp  Chandelier
Converted  Double  Oil  Lamp  Chandelier

Converted Double Oil Lamp Chandelier

Unavailable

H 41 in Dm 7 in

Converted Double Oil Lamp Chandelier

Located in Bedford, NY

PAIR OF OIL LAMPS CONVERTED INTO DOUBLE CHANDELIER- USED OVER COUNTERS AND LONG TABLES

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Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large French Hanging Dining Table Double Oil Lamp
Large French Hanging Dining Table Double Oil Lamp

Large French Hanging Dining Table Double Oil Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large French hanging dining table double oil lamp. This is an elegant piece, formerly an oil

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Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Rustic Double Oil Lamp
Rustic Double Oil Lamp

Rustic Double Oil Lamp

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H 20 in W 26 in D 8 in

Rustic Double Oil Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

These early lamps are very elegant and give a historic look to any room. The body has a dark brass

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Antique 1890s American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Harvard School Duplex Brass Double Student Oil Lamp, c1890
Antique Harvard School Duplex Brass Double Student Oil Lamp, c1890

Antique Harvard School Duplex Brass Double Student Oil Lamp, c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Harvard school double student oil lamp by Duplex offers brass frame with adjustable arm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Crowned Milk Glass Shades
Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Crowned Milk Glass Shades

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Crowned Milk Glass Shades

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful newly wired Bradley and Hubbard double oil student's desk lamp. It moves up and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Classically Inspired Pair of French Napoleon III Urn-Form Lamps
Classically Inspired Pair of French Napoleon III Urn-Form Lamps

Classically Inspired Pair of French Napoleon III Urn-Form Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A classically inspired pair of French Napoleon III black painted metal double-handled urn-form oil

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Classically Inspired Pair of French Napoleon III Urn-Form Lamps
Classically Inspired Pair of French Napoleon III Urn-Form Lamps

Classically Inspired Pair of French Napoleon III Urn-Form Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A classically inspired pair of French Napoleon III black painted metal double-handled urn-form oil

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Large Double Arm Oil Lamp, Newly Electrified
Large Double Arm Oil Lamp, Newly Electrified

Large Double Arm Oil Lamp, Newly Electrified

Located in Peekskill, NY

This double hurricane lamp is 42 inches wide. Each shade has an 11 inch diameter. It's a beautiful

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp
Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp

Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp

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H 40 in W 53 in D 12 in

Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This was the type of double oil lamp found over store counters from the mid to late 1800. They were

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Antique Iron Horse Ebonized &Gilt Cast Iron Double Oil Lamp Wall Sconce C1860
Antique Iron Horse Ebonized &Gilt Cast Iron Double Oil Lamp Wall Sconce C1860

Antique Iron Horse Ebonized &Gilt Cast Iron Double Oil Lamp Wall Sconce C1860

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Iron Horse Ebonized & Gilt Cast Iron Double Oil Lamp Wall Sconce C1860 Measures- 15.5''H x

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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Antique French Victorian Hand Painted Opalescent Glass and Brass Oil Lamp
Antique French Victorian Hand Painted Opalescent Glass and Brass Oil Lamp

Antique French Victorian Hand Painted Opalescent Glass and Brass Oil Lamp

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Victorian double oil lamp features cast brass foliate form stand with two

Category

Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Twin Oil Lamp Chandelier - Newly Electrified
Unique Twin Oil Lamp Chandelier - Newly Electrified

Unique Twin Oil Lamp Chandelier - Newly Electrified

Located in Peekskill, NY

You almost never see these compact hanging double oil lamps. I would guess it dates to the mid

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th century American Double Student Kerosene Burning Oil Lamp
19th century American Double Student Kerosene Burning Oil Lamp

19th century American Double Student Kerosene Burning Oil Lamp

By Stern Brothers 1

Located in Savannah, GA

Double brass student kerosene burning oil lamp featuring an adjustable mechanism, double wicks and

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique English Double Burner Parlor Oil Lamp with Cranberry Art Glass Accents
Antique English Double Burner Parlor Oil Lamp with Cranberry Art Glass Accents

Antique English Double Burner Parlor Oil Lamp with Cranberry Art Glass Accents

By Veritas

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique Victorian double burner oil parlor lamp was made by the Veritas company of England in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Green Shades
Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Green Shades

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Green Shades

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful newly wired Bradley and Hubbard double oil student's desk lamp. It moves up and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Double Student Oil Lamp Electrified
Polished Brass Double Student Oil Lamp Electrified

Polished Brass Double Student Oil Lamp Electrified

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H 26 in W 21 in D 12 in L 26 in

Polished Brass Double Student Oil Lamp Electrified

Located in Austin, TX

Double student lamp, originally oil, electrified. 1900s oil lamp with original green, cased glass

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Double Arm Student Oil Lamp
19th Century Brass Double Arm Student Oil Lamp

19th Century Brass Double Arm Student Oil Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Electrified 19th American double light adjustable brass oil lamp with dark green case glass shades.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Rare Antique Double Peg Oil Lamp
Fabulous Rare Antique Double Peg Oil Lamp

Fabulous Rare Antique Double Peg Oil Lamp

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H 23.23 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in

Fabulous Rare Antique Double Peg Oil Lamp

Located in Antrim, GB

Fabulous rare antique double peg oil lamp with red ruby glass fonts and jack in the Pulpit style

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wild and Wessel Double Harvard Student Lamp
19th Century Wild and Wessel Double Harvard Student Lamp

19th Century Wild and Wessel Double Harvard Student Lamp

By Wild & Wessel, Berlin

Located in Fairfax, VA

Wild and Wesel double Harvard student cased brass oil lamp with mint green glass shades.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

A Rosso Marmo Carved Double Loop Oil Lamp
A Rosso Marmo Carved Double Loop Oil Lamp

A Rosso Marmo Carved Double Loop Oil Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Carved of typical form having an acanthus leaf carved top and similarly carved loop with two spouts raised on an acanthus leaf spreading socle on a stepped plinth ending in a verde a...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Tableware

Neoclassical bronze oil burner
Neoclassical bronze oil burner

Neoclassical bronze oil burner

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H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 6.25 in

Neoclassical bronze oil burner

Located in Hudson, NY

Neoclassical bronze double nozzled oil lamp with palmette handle and swan atop a lid.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Yesterday
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William Dubby FuquaYesterday, 2016

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H 6.5 in W 33.5 in D 17 in

Yesterday

By William Dubby Fuqua

Located in Santa Fe, NM

oil lamp, a small cement head, a pair of children’s shoes from the early 1900’s. A small box lid

Category

2010s Dada Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects

Pair of French Style Bronze Ormolu and Marble Putti Electrified Oil Lamps
Pair of French Style Bronze Ormolu and Marble Putti Electrified Oil Lamps

Pair of French Style Bronze Ormolu and Marble Putti Electrified Oil Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

fantastic double putti or cherub converted oil lamps feature a cut glass diamond pattern round globe with

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20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

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Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Style Oil Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass

Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Style Oil Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass

By Bradley & Hubbard

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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$995

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Double Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the double oil lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every double oil lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer double oil lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A double oil lamp, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made double oil lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stern Brothers and Veritas are consistently popular.

How Much is a Double Oil Lamp?

Prices for a double oil lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $1,947, while the average can fetch as much as $1,300.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Double Oil Lamp
  • 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
    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.
  • 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
    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
    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.