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Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Faience Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely antique French provincial hand painted faience oil lamp having lovely Country French
Category
Antique 1850s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience & Bronze Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience and Bronze Oil Lamp has been converted into
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Style Oil Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Bradley & Hubbard oil lamp from 1885-1894, B&H engraved on the base. The lamp is made of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Hand-Painted Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified with Etched Glass Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Hand-painted Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified with Etched Glass Shade
Offered for sale is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 25.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Napoleon III Style Pair French Hand Painted Opaline Glass Oil Lamps
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of hand-painted white opaline glass table lamps; originally these lamps were oil lamps, the mechanism
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Oil Lamps Opaline Glass Hand Painted Bronze Finishing
Located in Prato, Tuscany
were oil lamps, the mechanism with the wick has been modified in order to electrify them and make them
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique American Oil Lamp With Hand Painted Font and Brass Filigree Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
An American Victorian oil lamp having an outstanding hand painted floral font, cast brass filigree
Category
Antique 1860s American Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Pair of Antique Oil Table Lamps
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique table lamps in ceramic and finely chiselled bronze base. The ceramic is hand
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Hand-Painted Porcelain Oil Lamp on a Bronze Base
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand-painted porcelain oil lamp standing on a bronze base,
France, circa 1870.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Hand Painted Ceramic Oil Lamps with Chain Swags & Lion Masks, C.1850
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine pair of Victorian hand painted and gilded ceramic oil lamps - each featuring upper and lower
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique French Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French porcelain oil lamp converted to electric.
Measurements:
Height of body
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pairpoint Monumental Hand-Painted Orientalist Oil Lamp, Pyramids, Palms c 1905
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairpoint Monumental Hand-Painted Orientalist Oil Lamp, Pyramids, Palms c 1905
Rare oil lamp, USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand Blown Art Glass Oil Lamp in the Style of Loetz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing luster glass oil lamp, Germany, circa 1970s. Lamp is in very good condition with no
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original etched glass shade and glass chimney, double
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, France
Charming French Tole Lamp on a frosted lucite base
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Victorian Kerosene Lamp Oil Lamp Pink and White Blown Spatter Glass Table Lamp
By Loetz Glass, Charles Schneider, Kralik Glassworks
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
parts are mouth blown. Beneath the oil lamp is a pontil mark.
A fabulous hand crafted glass oil lamp
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Parisian Porcelain Oil Lamp with Glass Chimney
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming antique bronze and Porcelain de Paris oil lamp with its original cylindrical glass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Table Lamps Oil Lamps Franc 1880s
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Oil Lamps ca 1880s
Beautiful antique Old Paris porcelain
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
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H 34.26 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Sevres Hand Painted Lamp with Signed Baccarat Hand Painted Shade
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Great Barrington, MA
signed Baccarat hand blown shade. The base was originally a kerosene/oil lamp that has been converted to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Table Lamps
Frosted Clear Cut Crystal Banquet Oil Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a clear/frosted cut crystal banquet oil lamp. It consists of a crystal lamp chimney, etched
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Anitique Onyx Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Pearl Glass Finish Oil Dome
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning Victorian, Onyx base oil lamp with period pearl finish oil
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 27.76 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England
Located in Praha, CZ
Victorian oil lamp with milk glass.
Fully working, with 2 burner.
Base is from iron metal
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Bronze Porcelain Hurricane Oil Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hurricane oil lamp made of bronze and porcelain. It depicts a cylindrical shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinoiserie Bronzed Metal Electrified Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Of Chinoiserie Bronzed Metal Electrified Oil Lamps, Having Gilt Bronze Mounts, And Bottle Form
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Midcentury Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Cherubs Putti Oil Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of impressive / monumental Victorian copper sculptural oil table lamps showing putti figures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
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
Antique 19th Century American Milk Glass Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th Century American whale oil lamp.
Colorless spherical EAPG glass font, high-lead opalescent
Category
Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and early stoneware oil lamp base incised with butterflies by Robert Wallace Martin for the
Category
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration
--Early 19th century
--Original
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of antique Victorian column brass oil lamps made in Belgium.
Comes with a glass shade.The
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian 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
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
19th Century French Blue Opaline Glass Oil Lantern, Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue opaline glass oil lantern, lamp was the decorative way to light up your
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
English Victorian Glass Porcelain Hand-Painted Roses Statement Brass Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
lampshade. It appears to have once been an oil lamp, but not all of the composite parts support that idea
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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H 34.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
T114 19th Century Green Art Glass Oil Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
, some chips in the base as shown, and silver paint has some wear. This miniature size oil lamp was often
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Bradley & Hubbard Kerosine Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Antique Bradley & Hubbard oil kerosene lamp from 1885-1894, Model "Perfection", B&H engraved on the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 19 in W 10 in D 7.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Electrified Porcelain Oil Lamps.
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of hand painted porcelain table lamps with bronze base and hardware.
These lamps are
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Pair of 19th Century Oriental Oil Lamps
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare pair of 19th century oriental oil lamps with ormolu mounts through-out the beautiful frosted
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp by Hinks & Sons
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp by A J Hinks and Sons Birmingham.
This
Category
Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Christopher Dresser for Linthorpe Loop Handled Art Pottery Oil Lamp
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual English Arts & Crafts pottery loop handled oil lamp the design attributed to renowned
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 9.75 in Dm 5.62 in
19th Century French Repousse Brass Oil Table Lamp with Tavern Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique oil lamp made into table lamp was crafted in France, circa 1870. The tall
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
This amazing and large late 19th-century oil lamp mounted on a gilt bronze base and fitted with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Exceptional Porcelain Lamp with Original Oil Burner, circa 1900
Located in Sofia, BG
Exceptional porcelain lamp with original oil burner, bronze fitting and engraved opaline glass ball
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Anitique Spiral Corinthian Pillar Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Ruby Glass
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning Victorian, spiral Corinthian pillar oil lamp with ruby
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 29.73 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
Murano Oil Spot Encased Glass Floor Lamp Dark Gray Blue Midcentury Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unique Murano glass pulagoso bollinato oil spot glass floor lamp. Dark gray blue glass encased with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Large French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
This amazing and large late 19th-century oil lamp mounted on a gilt bronze base and fitted with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Stunning 19th Century Empire Revival Bronze & Glass Oil Floor Lamp By H. Luppens
By H. Luppens & Cie
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and great design, antique bronze oil lamp with angel sculptures, by one of Europe's finest
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Empire Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 71 in Dm 20.5 in
French Boudoir Electric Amber Glass Shade and Brass Base Oil Lamps- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Boudoir Style Electric Amber Glass Shade with a Brass Base Oil Lamps - Pair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Marble Finish Corinthian Pillar Victorian Oil Lamps Original Ruby Glass
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian, Corinthian pillar oil lamps
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
French Neoclassical Style 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
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp Classic Contemporary Hand-Sculpted Blackened Steel and Linen Shade
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
Lamp No. 5
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2022
This special floor lamp features a linen shade and a carved
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
19th Century French Glass Weavers Oil Lamp
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare handmade glass weavers oil lamp from the south of France.
France, 19th century. Good condition
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candle Lamps
Materials
Glass
Elkington. An Exhibition Quality Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Oil Lamp.
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
An impressive exhibition quality Aesthetic Movement silver plated oil lamp by Elkington. Decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
VICTORIAN OPALINE GLASS OIL LAMP BASE WITH LOVELY WHITE GLASS & ORiGINAL FITTING
Located in GB
Opaline glass oil lamp base
A good looking and decorative piece, it is sold exactly as you see, there
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 12.01 in Dm 5.91 in
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
Classic Contemporay Hand-Sculpted Blackened Steel Table Lamp and Linen Shade
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
LAMP NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2020
This special floor lamp features a linen shade and a carved
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Antique Cranberry & Brass Corinthian Column Banquet or Parlor Oil Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique banquet or parlor lamps likely originate from England and date to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Floor Lamp Classic Contemporary Hand-sculpted Blackened Steel and Linen Shade
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
LAMP NO. 1
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2020
This special floor lamp features a linen shade and a carved
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of hand oil lamps available for sale. The range of distinct hand oil lamps — often made from metal, glass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Hand oil lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Hand oil lamps made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many hand oil lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Ilse D. Ammonsen, Gien and Bing & Grøndahl produced popular hand oil lamps that are worth a look.
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Prices for hand oil lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, hand oil lamps begin at $75 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $960.
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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, 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.
- 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.
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