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Indian Oil Lamp

19th Century Indian Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Three different tall oil lamps with rooster with varying aging and minor details.
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Early 20th Century Indian Garniture

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Brass

Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration --Early 19th century --Original
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Silver

Anglo Indian Victorian Brass Oil Lamp 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid 19th century Anglo Indian, Victorian bronze oil lamp. Antique English oil lamp with 4 wick
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Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Indian Bronze Oil Lamp, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This small bronze object is a form of Indian hanging oil lamp known as a thookku vilakku, or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Antique Indian Hindu Ganesha Figural Votive Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique early 19th century Indian brass votive oil lamp modeled as the Hindu deity, Lord
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork

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Brass

Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan, Bronze Hamsa Lamp Finial, North India, 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Deccan Oil Lamp, Indian, Bronze, Hamsa, Bird, Late 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Deccan oil lamp. An Indian, bronze hanging lamp with Hamsa bird finial, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian More Lighting

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Bronze

Extraordinary 18C Indian Bronze Goddess-Originally Part of Large Oil Lamp, 9721
Located in Ukiah, CA
Extraordinary solid cast Indian bronze goddess. Head to toe, the height is 9.25. Atop the custom
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Antique Late 18th Century Antiquities

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Indian Brass Synagogue Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Zhumbar - large brass lamp for festive occasions. India, early 20th century. Central hoop, with a
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Early 20th Century Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Early 20th Century Indian Brass Shabbat Hanging Lamp
Located in New York, NY
hanging small oil cups. The lamp is suspended with three rods, with loops at their ends that connect to
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Early 20th Century Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Thookkuvilakku" Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp Kerala, South India, circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A "Thookkuvilakku" bronze hanging oil lamp Kerala, South India, circa 1800, done in a shallow dish
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Asian Art, Objects a...

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Bronze

Bronze Lion Oil Lamp, India, 19th Century
Located in Kensington, MD
Indian bronze oil lamp in the form of the lion Vahana of the Goddess Durga. The head screws off for
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Antique 19th Century Indian Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Lion Oil Lamp, India, 19th Century
Bronze Lion Oil Lamp, India, 19th Century
H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 5.25 in
Brass Hindu Temple Oil Lamps Figures a Two Cows and Holly Man Standing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Buddhist temple. There is an opening on the back of the cows to add the oil and use them for ceremonial
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Metalwork

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Brass

Vintage India Temple Brass Diya Nachiarkoil Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive size South Indian temple ornamental Nachiarkoil lamp (Annam lamp), consistenting
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Mid-20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Located in Bruxelles, BE
for balsamaria in the shape of busts, balances, terracotta vases, lamps and statuettes depicting
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Models and Mini...

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Silver, Bronze

Anglo Raj Antique Century Brass Oil Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo Raj antique, early 20th century brass Indian temple oil lamp. Whale oil lamp with 4 wick
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Early 20th Century Indian Moorish More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

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Antique French 19th Century Victorian Oil Lamp Chandelier Brass Opaline Hanging
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & mot impressive! This antique French victorian style chandelier 19th century. The chandelier is made of brass, opaline glass shades, fake opaline glass candles & crystal ...
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Sterling Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip with...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memora...

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Horn, Ebony

Delicate Brass Student Light with Original Glass Shade
Located in Canton, MA
Never electrified, brass oil lamp with rose stamping in base. Hand polished and waxed, so it will develop an even patina over time. C. 1870. As is. Some damage to bottom of burner, s...
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original etched glass shade and glass chimney, double brass burners, hand painted glass font and raised on the original ornate iron base...
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Table Lamps

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Metal

Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
H 22.84 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
1920 Persian Brass Jewelry Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene Moorish Islamic Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Persian Islamic Brass Jewelry Footed Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene style. A Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Brass Box circa 1910-1920s. A fine antique handcrafted etched h...
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Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Asian Brass Etched Urn Lamp/ Ivory Lamp Shade
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning Indonesian etched brass/bronze vase converted to a lamp & mounted on a modern base. The barrel A-line shade in oatmeal has a stain at the top & is considered "as-is".
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20th Century Asian Moorish Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Baccarat Crystal and Glass 36-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Madrid, ES
A grand 19th century French Baccarat crystal 36-light, triple-tier chandelier. At over one meter high and wide, this large and impressive style of crystal chandelier was especially p...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
A superb tall 104 inch kasuga stone lantern depicting the 12 signs of zodiac Call or message us for details. Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully car...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Moorish Mughal Indo Persian Brass Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Indo Persian brass table lamp, finely embossed with Moorish repousse floral designs, sits on a black ebonized lacquered base. Elegant intricate antique Indo-Persian hand-etche...
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Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Table Lamps

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Brass

1800s Cast Iron Eastlake Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Not many of these large and impressive Eastlake oil chandeliers were made and few survive today. Lamps like this are often unsigned but are attributed to companies like Tucker or Bra...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large Pair of Neo-Grec Gilt and Patinated Bronze Amphora Vases
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare and large pair of neo-grec gilt and patinated bronze amphora vases. Designed by Ferdinand Levillain and cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed ‘F. Levillain’ and ‘F. Barb...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Bronze

XL Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp The lamp is made from high-quality bronze and brass, which have been carefully finished to create a smooth and shiny surface. Its main feature is the...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita. Large and heavy Antique Indian Temple toy metal camel, bronze camel on wheels. Camel with rider on wheels, beautiful ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue. Made in China circa 1950-60 of salt glazed pottery, bisque porcelain for face, chest, hands and feet, with hand painted/em...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue
Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue
H 33.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
Arts & Crafts Scarab Vase by Adelaide Alsop Robineau
By Adelaide Alsop Robineau
Located in Chicago, US
“A Robineau vase is a true work of art, unique in conception and perfect in execution, for every piece that left this studio was a labor of love.” – Ethel Brand Wise, The American Ma...
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Vases

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Porcelain

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A very fine chandelier in the Louis XV taste. Constructed utilizing finely cast, and chased gilt bronze, and handblown glass adornments and prisms of cut lead glass crystal; the ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Pair of 19th Century Indian Oil Lamps Converted to Electricity
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Indian oil lamps converted to electricity.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Table Lamp - Oil Lamp Conversion
By Craig Jenkins
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two heavy brass Indian oil lamps. Electrified with switched E26 lightbulb holders and either, Euro
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Indian Copper Oil Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Simple and elegant copper oil lamp from India.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Antiquities

Antique Indian Copper Oil Lamp
H 2 in W 3.5 in D 9 in
Continental Cornelius School Iron Figural Indian Maiden Oil Lamp, circa 1860
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Continental Cornelius School figural cast iron table oil lamp base offers ebonized cast
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Antique 19th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Brass Stamped Indian Temple Oil Burning Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century bronze and brass stamped Indian temple oil burning lamps Item detail: We are
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Antique 1850s Indian Folk Art Table Lamps

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Bronze

Anglo Raj Antique 19th Century Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo Raj antique 19th century bronze Indian temple oil lamp. Whale oil lamp with 4 wick burners
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Antique 19th Century Indian Moorish Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Apple Green Cased Glass Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century English green cased and cut glass oil lamp base, the columnar stem cased in apple
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Antique Bronze Indian Lady Holding Oil Lamp from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 8,9 cm high 4,1 cm wide and 5,1 cm deep Weight: 0.157 kgs Seems to be the goddess Parvati Originating from India 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Indian Lady Holding Oil Lamp from India
Antique Bronze Indian Lady Holding Oil Lamp from India
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H 3.51 in W 1.62 in D 2.01 in
19th Century Bronze Indian Temple Oil Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of three 19th century bronze Indian temple lamps. Fantastic patina and great scale. Can be
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Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Candlesticks

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Bronze

Mughal Raj Hindu Indian Brass Temple Oil Lamp
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mughal Raj Hindu Indian Brass Temple Oil Lamp turned into a floor lamp. Rewired in the US. Polished
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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Indian Bronze Nandi Yoni Lingam Ceremonial Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Finely hand-wrought bronze ceremonial oil lamp with figures of Lord Shiva's divine vehicle Nandi
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20th Century Indian Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Indian Deccan Hanging Bronze Oil Lamps in the Shape of Birds
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Indian style (19/20th Cent) bronze figures of birds of paradise standing on incense burner
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20th Century More Lighting

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Bronze

Victorian Glass Lamp
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, NY
the eyes of English lords and Indian maharajas. This large, spectacular oil lamp, now electrified, is
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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Victorian Glass Lamp
Victorian Glass Lamp
H 31.5 in Dm 20 in
Oil Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th Century Indian "Orissa" tribe bronze oil lamps (3 available, priced and sold separately).
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Antique 19th Century Indian Antiquities

Oil Lamps
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H 6 in Dm 5 in
Oil Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the Century Indian Cast Oil Lamp In Classical Form ( 2 available, priced and sold
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Early 20th Century Indian Antiquities

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Iron

Oil Lamps
Oil Lamps
H 9 in Dm 4 in
Colonial Raj Era Mahogany Low Cabinet, India c.1870
Located in Houston, TX
when it was illuminated by firelight, candle and oil lamp light. The top and sides of this cabinet are
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass & Cloisonne Genie Oil Lamp, Incense Burner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Brass, enamel cloisonne with inlaid brass top "Genie" style oil lamp - incense burner. Vibrant
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Mid-20th Century Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Blue Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Clear Cover, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
they held oil lamps or candles. Now this is electrified.
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Antique 1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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Indian Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Indian oil lamp available at 1stDibs. An Indian oil lamp — often made from metal, bronze and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Indian oil lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An Indian oil lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is an Indian Oil Lamp?

Prices for an Indian oil lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $415 and can go as high as $8,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,825.
Questions About Indian 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
    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
    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.