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Eastlake Cast Iron Oil Lamp Holder with Mounting Bracket
Located in New York, NY
Black cast iron antique oil lamp holder with decorative Eastlake details. Often used these days as
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Vintage 1910s American Eastlake More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Floor Standing Oil Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Floor Standing Oil Lamp This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Large Floor Lamp in Solid Crystal and Wrought Iron, Working on Oil
Located in Paris, FR
Large floor lamp in solid crystal and wrought iron, working on oil. Traditionally placed at the
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Antique 1880s English Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron and Marble Eiffel Tower Oil Derrick Form Table Lamp After Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury table lamp of metal and marble, form reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, or perhaps an Oil
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Period Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Nouveau period wrought Iron Floor Lamp is a masterwork of the blacksmith's art! Cleverly
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maison Arluce, floor lamp, iron and painted, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Maison Arluce, floor lamp, Néo-classical floor lamp in imitation of an oil lamp, brass and iron
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bradley and Hubbard Brass and Cast Iron Table Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Canton, MA
Brass and Cast Iron Converted Oil Lamp. Two Light Cluster. Completely rewired and restored. 20
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Patinated Bronzed Iron Height Adjustable Table Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of iron table lamps having a patinated bronzed finish. The elegant lamps feature a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Brass and Cast Iron Elephant Lamps
Located in Søborg, DK
as oil lamps. Original E27 Bakelite bulb holders with on/off switch. Original lampshade holders
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, 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
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
H 22.84 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Figural Brass Eagle Lamp Tessellated Marble & Iron
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century, iron, brass and tessellated marble table lamp by Maitland Smith. Features an oil
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Iron

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
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England
1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England
H 23.63 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Early 1900s Vintage Colonial Style Wrought Iron Tripod Scrollwork Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a striking tripod base wrought iron lamp. The oil reservoir, the vintage style cord and the
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Artistic Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Standard Floor Lamp, signed L. Van Boeckel
By Louis Van Boeckel
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Louis Van Boeckel wrought iron floor lamp or Oil Lamp. This magnificently handcrafted Art
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Early 20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique and Painted Cast Iron Baroque Revival Floor Lamp w. Putti Bust Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very decorative, handcrafted floor lamp (former oil lamp). If you have an appetite for
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Antique 19th Century European Baroque Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Grand Tour Candlestick Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An electrified 19th century Italian Grand Tour oil lamp. Measurements: Height of body:16" Diameter
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Brass Golf Floor Standard Lamp
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
½ inches to 73 inches. The central tube supports a bowl which is the actual oil lamp although it is no
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Vintage 1920s Sporting Art Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Golf Floor Standard Lamp
Antique Brass Golf Floor Standard Lamp
H 55.52 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Vintage Series of Rust Oil Burners
Located in Chicago, IL
The rust on these oil burners can add character and a sense of age to the collection. The patina
Category

Early 20th Century Candle Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bauhaus German Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp from Gebrüder Cosack
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1940s. Also known as a doctor's lamp. The base is made of cast iron, and the lampshade and articulated
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Black White Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1975
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Murano, Venezia
The lamp you can see in the picture is very simple but impressive. It is precisely the striking
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Blue Opaline Glass Side Table Mood Soft Light Lamp Vase Urn Form Decorative CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
least the Iron Age until the 1850s, the use of oil in Europe was limited and the oil was obtained from
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Black White Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1975
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Murano, Venezia
The lamp you can see in the picture is very simple but impressive. It is precisely the striking
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Primitive Antique 18th Century French Miner’s Whale Oil Lantern Brass Rooster 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 18th century French miner’s whale oil lantern, decorated with a brass rooster and
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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fine French handcrafted cast iron Oil Betty Lamp with decorative Rooster 1800s Known as a 'Betty
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp on Decorative Iron Base
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Cranberry glass oil lamp on decorative iron base A beautiful glass iron lamp set on an Iron base
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Fine French Cast Iron Oil Betty Rooster Lamp 18th Century France Louis XIV
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Oil Lamp Fine French handcrafted cast iron oil Betty lamp with decorative rooster 18th century
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV More Lighting

Materials

Iron

1870s Cast Iron Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
. Our best guess is 1870 by Tucker. There are six arms and each one held an oil lamp. It was quite a job
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp having a glass shade and chimney, double burner
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp
Antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp
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H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
1800s Cast Iron Eastlake Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
. Our best guess is 1870 by Tucker. There are six arms and each one held an oil lamp. It was quite a job
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted by a blacksmith of the Bambara people of West Africa, this iron lamp once illuminated
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
H 40.75 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
Large Ornate 1800s Cast Iron Three-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
. Our best guess is 1860 by Tucker. There are three large arms and each one held an oil lamp. It was
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity.
Located in London, GB
A Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity, with purple glass and brass lamp
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Antique Late 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
, Israel circa 1960, the iron lamp stands with nine rustic candleholders. The shamash stands tallest in
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
, Israel circa 1960, the iron lamp stands with nine drip-shaped rustic candleholders. The shamash, stands
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp By David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
, Israel circa 1960, the iron lamp stands with nine rustic candleholders in the shape of a harp. The
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A late 18th-early 19th century swing post mount whale oil lamp, a fine example of a ships or wall
Category

Antique 19th Century British Colonial Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Large Early Arts and Crafts Oil Lamp, Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
glows a striking red/amber when lit and off its a bit pink/off white. This originally an oil lamp that
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stained Glass

Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
oil lamp, now electrified. Elegantly regal, with superb attention to detail, beautifully aged patina
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair Large Italian Cast Iron Atheniennes
Located in New York, NY
Pair large Italian cast iron atheniennes. Tripod form oil lamps after the antique with urn shaped
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Gilt Metal Hammered Iron Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Spanish circa 1920's gilt metal single light sconces in the shape of oil lamps
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Gilt Metal Hammered Iron Sconces
Gilt Metal Hammered Iron Sconces
H 10 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Antique Arts and Crafts French Oil Lamp Chandelier Ceramic Opaline Glass, 1900s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This large and impressive oil lamp dates from the early 1900s. It is made of different, quality
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights in Hand-Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Each of these three wall lights were all made by hand in wrought iron. Created to be wall oil lamps or
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of French Mid 19th Century Cast Iron Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of large scale French mid 19th century cast iron maidens representing summer
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Greco Gilded and Tole Iron Candelabra
Located in Hudson, NY
when seen in candlelight. Each reeded stem with draped scarf supporting oil lamp shaped arms centering
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

19th Century Pewter Betty Lamp in Trumpet Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pewter Betty or oil lamp is in fine condition. This oil lamp is quite unusual and has a
Category

Antique 19th Century American Other More Folk Art

Materials

Pewter

Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
17th century andirons with oil lamp application / holder. (restored) Weight: 56 lbs / 25 kg. Upon
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Antique 17th Century French Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs
Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs
H 25.6 in W 9.06 in D 18.9 in
Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
and usually had compartments for an oil lamp or candle. Later on, they became more secular in nature
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
kerosene burning lamps. By 1871, kerosene virtually replaced whale oil for heating and illumination and new
Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Iron

Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
oil lamp or candle. Later on, they became more secular in nature, and their use evolved as functional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Unis France Magic Projector / Lantern, wood label France
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
were placed on glass plates. These images were illuminated with an oil lamp, which made it necessary to
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Industrial Explosion Proof Rusted Pendant Lights With Green Enamel Diffusers
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
, oil refineries and military complexes. Responsible for designing light fitting that not only serve a
Category

Vintage 1950s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Antique Pair Sconces Wall Light Lantern Brass Glass with tank 19th c, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French light lanterns pair wall sconces iron and brass. Behind each wall light their is a an oil
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Yokeback Chairs, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
the form as a whole looks like an ancient oil lamp stand. This pair of armchairs features curved back
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Elegant Large Late 19th Century Brass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design A nice late 19th century brass chandelier, originally it was oil lamp that was converted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns were carved with Buddhist images on the firebox and usually had compartments for an oil lamp or
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design. Hurricane candle lamp
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
H 16.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage MCM Rosewood Nightstand End Table by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
then the top and drawer fronts were given a fresh coat of Danish oil. Please see photos and zoom in for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

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Find many varieties of an authentic iron oil lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every iron oil lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the iron oil lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An iron oil lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Iron Oil Lamp?

Prices for an iron oil lamp start at $128 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $975.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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