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Bronze Hanging Dish Lamp with Chains
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
The Fernanda Dish Lamp is a refined and elegant pendant dish light, suspended from four chains from
Category
2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sculpted Ebonized Wood Pedestal Tripod Floor Lamp with Wood & Iron Shade
Located in Germantown, MD
ebonized is supported by tripod legs. Wood slats and Iron Shade embelished with hanging chain. Shade is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 57 in W 17 in D 17 in
Floor Lamp Art Decò Style in Burnished Brass by Bottega Gadda, Milano, 1970s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
decorations by Fortuny, Venice.
Lighting of the two lamps by hanging chain.
Electrical system working and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1958 Pepe Mendoza Hanging Lamp Chain Malachite Brass Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1958 Pepe Mendoza small Lamp Chain Malachite Brass Mexico
Decorative Hanging
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Nautical Chain Suspended Hanging Lamp in Brass and Copper, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
appearance.
Measurement: H: 105/25 cm (chain top to bottom of the shade/ lamp shade height), Diameter: 29
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid Century Modern Vintage Hanging Chandelier Light Chain Lamp Plug In
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Chandelier Light Chain Lamp Plug In
Add a touch of retro flair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Antique Judaica Hanging Bronze Jewish Synagogue or Temple Oil Lamp w Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
hanging Sabbath or Synagogue Oil Lamp with seven wick oil reservoir. Heavy brass or bronze chain and hook
Category
19th Century Other Art Style More Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 11 in W 8 in D 8 in
Rare Antique Judaica Hanging Bronze Jewish Synagogue or Temple Oil Lamp w Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
6.5 X 4.5 X 4.5 18" chain
Antique Judaica brass hanging Sabbath or Synagogue Oil Lamp with
Category
19th Century Other Art Style More Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
1960's Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
metres of chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black silk covered electrical cable and a ceiling hook
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Sheet Metal
1960s Domed Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps, Restored
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black silk covered electrical cable and a ceiling hook as shown
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960s Industrial Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black silk covered electrical cable and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1960's Short Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Lamps - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
comes completely wired and ready to install including; 2 metres of chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Sheet Metal
1960's Industrial Mint Green Enamel Pendant Lamps - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
comes completely wired and ready to install including; 2 metres of chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950's Large Green Industrial Pendant Lamps - AEI Lighting
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black fabric covered electrical cable and a ceiling hook as
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Brutalist chain-suspended hanging lamp composed of acid-treated and torch-cut brass. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Large Scale French Industrial Pendant Lamps - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
metres of chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black fabric covered electrical cable and a ceiling
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 30.32 in
1930's Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
including; 2 metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black fabric covered electrical
Category
Vintage 1930s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960's Very Large Czech Factory Pendant Lamps - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black fabric covered electrical cable and
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Vintage 1960s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
1960s Industrial Large Enamel Ceiling Pendant Lamps-Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black marl fabric covered electrical cable and a ceiling
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 22.05 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
1950's Double Domed Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps - 18 inch - Restored
Located in Hook, Hampshire
completely wired and ready to install including; 2 metres of chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 20.87 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1960s Industrial Black Enamel Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Light Shades - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
install including; 2 metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black fabric covered
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 29.93 in
1960s Industrial Spun Aluminium Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Light Shades - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black fabric covered electrical cable and a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
1960s Industrial Ships Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights, with Caged Opalescent Glass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps (with a joining shackle), 2 meters of black silk covered
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Jeweled and Etched Brass Moroccan Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Moorish style hanging lamp. Three chains supporting brass lamp set with colored glass faux
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Pair of Gilt Sunflower Sconces Oversize Castle Wall Lights
Located in Milano, MI
is the ferrule for a candle while at the lower end we see the hook for hanging the chain for the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 43.31 in
Great American Art Deco Star Studded Copper Globe Table Lamp
Located in Coral Gables, FL
terminates in a copper finial. The two bulbs are controlled by two hanging brass chains. The lamp is 25” tall.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Brass
Midcentury Bakalowits Chandelier Brass Crystal Glass Strings Lamp Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
, Austria, circa 1955. The chain hanging height adjustable pendant lamp is made of patinated brass and lots
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Murano Glass Drop Chandelier Sputnik Gilt Brass Palme Lamp 1960s Venini Style
By Venini, Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
the style of Venini, Germany, circa 1960-1970. The chain-hanging length-adjustable pendant lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Signed Palwa Mid-Century Chandelier Gilt Brass Crystal Glass 1960 Op Art Pop Art
By J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
-hanging length-adjustable pendant lamp has a gilt brass metal construction in Op Art Pop Art Look with
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 26.38 in Dm 6.7 in
Bakalowits Chandelier Patinated Brass Crystal Glass Strings, Emil Stejnar Style
By Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
1955. The chain hanging height adjustable pendant lamp is made of patinated brass and lots of octagonal
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite String Hanging Chain Pendant Lighting/Lamps
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a retro pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights. These hanging lamps are made with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in
Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
ceiling and hangs on a 15' long chain with cord. The luxurious lamp is made from thin sheets of capiz
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Large Industrial Enameled Hanging Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
completely wired and ready to install including; 2 metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2
Category
Vintage 1950s British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Large Industrial Enamelled Hanging Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black silk covered electrical cable and a
Category
Vintage 1950s British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Grand Hotel Round Chandelier with Hanging Chains in Gold Tones or Nickel Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Round chandelier Grand Hotel with structure in
gold tones finish. With gold tones hanging chains
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 40.95 in Dm 21.26 in
1950s Industrial Large Benjamin Enamelled Hanging Ceiling Pendant Lamps, Lights
Located in Hook, Hampshire
install including; 2 metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black silk covered
Category
Vintage 1950s British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
H 18.9 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1960s Industrial Ships Hanging Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights, with Mesh Covers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps (and a joining shackle), 2 metres of black silk covered
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1960s Industrial Ships Hanging Ceiling Pendant Lamps-Lights, with Mesh Covers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
install including; 2 metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps (and a joining shackle), 2 metres
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950s Industrial Large Benjamin Enameled Hanging Ceiling - Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
meters of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 meters of black silk covered electrical cable and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 18.9 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1950s Industrial Green French Enamel Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Light - Various Qty
By Sammode
Located in Hook, Hampshire
metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black fabric covered electrical cable and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
1960s Industrial Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights with Glass Dome
Located in Hook, Hampshire
install including; 2 metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black silk covered
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Chandeliers and Pendants
H 20.87 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
1960s Industrial Ships Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights with Caged Opal Glass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
including; 2 metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps (with a joining shackle), 2 metres of black
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Chandeliers and Pendants
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
1960s Industrial Large Enamel Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Light, New Old Stock
Located in Hook, Hampshire
metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black marl fabric covered electrical cable
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
H 22.05 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
1960s Industrial Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights, with Glass Dome
Located in Hook, Hampshire
metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps , 2 metres of black silk covered electrical cable and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 20.87 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
1960s Industrial Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant Lamps, Lights with Glass Dome
Located in Hook, Hampshire
metres of zinc coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black silk covered electrical cable and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 20.87 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
French Art Deco Pink Glass Light with Beaded Shade A very pretty piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
in brass and pink glass with a beaded shade hanging on a short chain
The lamp is in good condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Hanging Chain Pendant Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a unique Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut hanging chain pendant lamp . The hanging lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Round Hanging Chain Resin Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a one-of-a-kind round retro pendant lamp made with pieces of resin with a long chain. It
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Nylon String Hanging Chain Pendant Lamps
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a unique pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern pendant lights. These hanging lamps are made
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pepe Mendoza Brass Elephant Hanging Lamp Chain in Turquoise and Brass MEXICO
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
hanging chain.
Dimensions: 40" H x 4 1/4" at widest x 3/4" thickest
Original Preowned Vintage Piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Enamel
H 40 in W 4.5 in D 0.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Pendant Lamp, circa 1968
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Chrome pendant lamp with milk glass ball diffuser.
Hanging lamp with adjustable chain to suit your
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1960s Industrial Large Enamel Ceiling Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
coated chain for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black marl fabric covered electrical cable and a ceiling
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Palm Leaf Pendant Lamp in Brass by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Brutalist chain-suspended hanging lamp composed of acid-treated and torch-cut brass. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Pop Art Memphis Red Metal & Chrome Car Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
plug for use as a table lamp but can be rewired with a hanging lamp chain at no cost upon request
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pompeii Style Bronze Tripod Oil Candelabrum, Italy 19th century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Patinated bronze tripod oil candelabrum with 3 small oil lamps hanging on chains. The tripod has
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Danish Brutalist Palm Leaf Pendant by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Danish Brutalist chain-suspended hanging lamp composed of acid-treated and torch-cut brass. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Chain Hanging Lamp for Mazzega in Chrome and Glass
By Carlo Nason
Located in North Hollywood, CA
master glass designer Carlo Nason. There are a few variations on the "chain" series of lamps, but this
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970's Frosted Glass Orb Hanging Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful white frosted glass hanging lamp on chrome chains. Photographed with orange lightbulb
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Square Lobmeyr or Palwa Pendant Lamp Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Great gilt brass faceted crystal glass chain hanging pendant lamp made by the famous company
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 27.56 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Murano Glass Drop Chandelier Sputnik Gilt Brass Palme 1960s Venini Style
By Venini, Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
the style of Venini, Germany, circa 1960-1970. The chain-hanging length-adjustable pendant lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Hanging Chain Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hanging chain lamp you’re looking for. Each hanging chain lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. If you’re shopping for a hanging chain lamp, we have 237 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hanging chain lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A hanging chain lamp made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hanging chain lamp over the years, but those crafted by Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari and J.T. Kalmar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Hanging Chain Lamp?
The average selling price for a hanging chain lamp at 1stDibs is $2,081, while they’re typically $160 on the low end and $21,280 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Questions About Hanging Chain Lamp
- What is a hanging lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023The necklaces with a chain hanging down from them are usually called lariats. Some people refer to them as Y-shaped necklaces. Lariat necklaces first became popular during the age of Art Deco. Pieces from the era usually feature platinum metal and are set with pearls, diamonds and other gemstones. On 1stDibs, find a selection of lariat necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arc lamp is the name of a lamp that hangs over a sofa or chair. Base designs vary in size and shape but all support one or more arcing necks, each bearing a shade. Typically, arc lamps have dome shades. However, dome shades may also differ. Find a collection of arc 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.
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