What is a whale oil lamp?

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.

How do I use a hanging oil lamp?

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.

Are oil lamps still used?

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.

Who invented the Victorian oil lamp?

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.

When did they start using oil lamps?

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.

How does a Roman oil lamp work?

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.

How do you use a brass oil lamp?

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.

How do I tell if an oil lamp is antique?

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.

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Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Lamp

$4,200

H 17.5 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in

Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th/early 20th-century American Arts and Crafts hand-wrought iron oil lamp is an

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Floor Standing Oil Lamp

$897

H 72 in Dm 23 in

Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Floor Standing Oil Lamp

Located in Godshill, 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

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Iron

Antique Forged Iron Rose Tripod Tray Table Oil Lamp Lantern Floor Lamp 74"

$1,610Sale Price|30% Off

H 17 in W 60 in D 21 in

Antique Forged Iron Rose Tripod Tray Table Oil Lamp Lantern Floor Lamp 74"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian wrought / forged iron converted rise and fall oil lantern floor lamp. Made of

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Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps

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Iron

Large Floor Lamp in Solid Crystal and Wrought Iron, Working on Oil

$7,772

H 82.68 in Dm 26.78 in

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

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts cast iron four leg table oil lamp

$3,796

H 18.01 in W 8.01 in D 8.01 in

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts cast iron four leg table oil lamp

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts cast iron four leg table oil lamp.

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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Iron

Mid-Century Danish Wrought Iron and Glass Oil Table Lamp, 1960s

$704

H 11.81 in W 12.2 in D 5.12 in

Mid-Century Danish Wrought Iron and Glass Oil Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Wrought Iron and Glass Oil Table Lamp, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Wrought Iron and Marble Eiffel Tower Oil Derrick Form Table Lamp After Weinberg

$275

H 28.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

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

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

$607

H 19.69 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with

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Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

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Brass, Iron

French Gilt Floor Light Empire Oil Lamp Corinthian Column

$938

H 62 in W 15 in D 15 in

French Gilt Floor Light Empire Oil Lamp Corinthian Column

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a wonderful French antique gilt floor lamp The lamp is actually an oil lamp - with

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Vintage 1920s Floor Lamps

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Bronze, Iron

Artistic Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Standard Floor Lamp, signed L. Van Boeckel

$6,576

H 66 in Dm 1 in

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

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Iron

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

$1,090Sale Price|39% Off

H 19 in Dm 12.63 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass, Iron

19h Century Cast Polished Brass Tripod Base Adjustable Height Oil Flor Lamp MINT

$3,400

H 74 in Dm 16 in

19h Century Cast Polished Brass Tripod Base Adjustable Height Oil Flor Lamp MINT

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Phenomenal 19h Century Cast Polished Brass Tripod Base Adjustable Height Oil Flor Lamp MINT

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique American Banquet Oil Lamp With Hand Painted Font and Brass Filigree Base

$927 / item

H 24 in Dm 9 in

Antique American Banquet Oil Lamp With Hand Painted Font and Brass Filigree Base

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique late 19th century American “New Juno” Victorian banquet oil lamp having an outstanding

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass, Copper, Iron

Early 20th Century Collection of Rust Oil Burners from France

$950

H 1 in Dm 5 in

Early 20th Century Collection of Rust Oil Burners from France

Located in Wainscott, NY

20th Century Collection of Oil burners from France. The rust on these oil burners can add

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Early 20th Century Candle Lamps

Materials

Iron

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France

$440

H 8.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in

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

Fine French Cast Iron Oil Betty Rooster Lamp 18th Century France Louis XIV

$550

H 8.5 in W 5.75 in D 5 in

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

Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp

$3,168

H 35 in W 12 in D 26 in

Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Antique Railway OIL LAMP with GREEN - RED SIGNAL - and Signal Lantern - FS BRAND - Early 1900's in

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Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Lanterns

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Iron

Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp on Iron Base, Victorian Style, 19th Century

$759

H 13 in W 6 in D 6 in

Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp on Iron Base, Victorian Style, 19th Century

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Cranberry glass oil lamp on decorative iron base A beautiful glass iron lamp set on an Iron base

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Lighting

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Blown Glass

African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900

$2,880

H 40.75 in W 18.5 in D 4 in

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

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Iron

Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880

$524

H 26 in W 7 in D 7 in

Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a collectable Victorian oil lamp circa 1880 Great for that Victorian parlor look

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Antique 1880s Victorian Lanterns

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Iron

Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity.

$1,311

H 27 in W 6 in D 16.5 in

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

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Brass, Iron

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp

$800

H 5 in W 3 in D 3.75 in

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

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Antique 19th Century British Colonial Antiquities

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Iron

Pair Large Italian Cast Iron Atheniennes

$16,200 / set

H 42 in Dm 19 in

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

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Iron

Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights in Hand-Forged Iron

$4,484 / set

H 14.18 in W 6.11 in D 3.55 in

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

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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Sculptural Vintage Spanish Four Arm Candelabra Cast Iron Brass

$250

H 12.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Sculptural Vintage Spanish Four Arm Candelabra Cast Iron Brass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage 4 Arm Brass Candelabra Oil Lamp Cast Iron Stand Style Spanish Revival Rancho Monterey

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Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Candelabras

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Iron, Brass

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iron oil lamp

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H 18 in Dm 8 in

iron oil lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

handmade iron oil lamp, can be adapted to use with candles, wonderful patina, great folk art piece.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Iron

Three African Forged Iron Oil Lamps

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H 33.47 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Three African Forged Iron Oil Lamps

Located in Antwerp, BE

A group of three African Dogan hand forged iron oil lamps. These oil lamps are made to stick in the

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Mid-20th Century Malian Bohemian Tribal Art

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Wrought Iron

Antique Mingei Japanese Temple Iron Oil Lamp Stand, Edo Period

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H 31.75 in W 23 in D 14 in

Antique Mingei Japanese Temple Iron Oil Lamp Stand, Edo Period

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Tomyodai, a temple light stand created of handwrought iron in an upright form of a circle

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo More Candle Holders

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Copper, Iron

Restored Asian Cloisonné, Electrified Oil Lamp

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H 14 in Dm 8 in

Restored Asian Cloisonné, Electrified Oil Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

Asian, restored and electrified, cloisonné oil lamp, shown with 14" drum shade. Lamp is priced

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Antique 1890s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century italian black wrougt iron oil tablelamp

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H 26.78 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in

19th Century italian black wrougt iron oil tablelamp

Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB

Very original oil wrought iron lamp Made in the end of 19th century All original.

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Antique 1890s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ironstone

Japanese Iron Votive Oil Lamp

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H 10.75 in W 7 in D 6 in

Japanese Iron Votive Oil Lamp

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese tomyodai, votive lamp stand in the form of a hoju no tama, jewel of wish fulfillment. The

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Electrified Oil Lamp

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H 42 in W 14 in D 14 in

Cast Iron Electrified Oil Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

Cast iron electrified oil lamp with 14" shade featuring hand-painted birds and a weight to adjust

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Vintage 1910s Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique 18th Century Scottish Crusie Oil Lamp or Phoebe Lamp

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H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 5.52 in

Antique 18th Century Scottish Crusie Oil Lamp or Phoebe Lamp

Located in Glencarse, GB

double bowl variety was sometimes called a phoebe lamp; the upper bowl contained oil with a floating wick

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Antique Late 18th Century British More Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Pair Oil Lamp Form Sconces (GMD#1735)

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H 16 in W 20.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair Oil Lamp Form Sconces (GMD#1735)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair Italian Carved Giltwood & Gilded Metal Two-Lite Oil Lamp Form Wall Sconces with Ceramic Candle

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Antique Country French Wrought Iron Oil Lantern Floor Lamp

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H 72 in Dm 21 in

Antique Country French Wrought Iron Oil Lantern Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Using a combination of finely wrought iron, copper fittings and a brass oil lantern, this torchere

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Wrought Iron

Continental Cornelius School Iron Figural Indian Maiden Oil Lamp, circa 1860

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H 14 in Dm 5 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

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Iron

Industrial Pair of Cast Iron Table Lamps Made from Oil Well Drilling Sleeves

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Industrial Pair of Cast Iron Table Lamps Made from Oil Well Drilling Sleeves

Located in Astoria, NY

An Industrial pair of table lamps crafted from cast iron oil well drilling sleeves. They marked

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

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Iron

19th Century French Primitive Hanging Oil Lamp

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H 18 in Dm 6 in L 18 in

19th Century French Primitive Hanging Oil Lamp

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th century French primitive hanging oil lamp Beautiful object.

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Antique 19th Century French Candle Lamps

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Wrought Iron

18th c. Iron Chandelier with Oil Lamps

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H 25 in Dm 17 in

18th c. Iron Chandelier with Oil Lamps

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unusual Iron Chandelier with attached Oil Lamps

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large and Important 1870s Cast Iron Eight-Arm Oil Chandelier

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H 72 in Dm 48 in

Large and Important 1870s Cast Iron Eight-Arm Oil Chandelier

By Tucker Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

Not many of these large and impressive oil chandeliers were made and few survive today. Lamps like

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Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Verona Cast Iron Art Deco Figural Oil Lamp Sconce Bracket

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H 12.75 in W 6.25 in D 6 in

Antique Verona Cast Iron Art Deco Figural Oil Lamp Sconce Bracket

Located in Dayton, OH

playing a tambourine. Oil lamp holder notches into wall plate and holds the glass based oil lamp.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Bird Oil Lamps

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H 19.5 in

Bird Oil Lamps

Located in Greenwich, CT

A collection of Tibetan wrought iron bird oil/grease lamps.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

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H 23.63 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp having a glass shade and chimney, double burner

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass

Materials

Iron

19th c. Gargoyle Oil Lamp

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H 26 in W 10 in D 10 in

19th c. Gargoyle Oil Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Parcel Gilded Lamp

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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp

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H 19 in W 13.5 in D 10 in

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This striking winged reflector lamp is as scarce as they come. Because of it's unique design

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Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin, Iron

Set of Two Whale Oil Lamps from Whaler's Ship

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H 7.88 in

Set of Two Whale Oil Lamps from Whaler's Ship

Located in Haarlem, NL

My father used to have a great friend who was a real whaler. As a kid I always was around when he would visit us. Many times he brought scrimshaws sperm whale teeth that he tried to ...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

Single Light "Byzantine" Fixture

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H 44 in W 12.75 in D 12.25 in

Single Light "Byzantine" Fixture

Located in Chireno, TX

(oil lamp chandelier) from Byzantium (Eastern Roman Empire). Height can be adjusted or customized.

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2010s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel, Iron

1890-1900 Large Ceiling Light in Wrought Iron, Oil Lamp, Electrified, France

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H 40.95 in W 59.85 in D 3.55 in

1890-1900 Large Ceiling Light in Wrought Iron, Oil Lamp, Electrified, France

Located in Girona, Girona

Large ceiling light in wrought iron, originally made as oil lamp, later electrified. Completely

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Wrought Iron Oil Lantern Electrified Floor Lamp

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H 72 in Dm 20 in

19th Century Wrought Iron Oil Lantern Electrified Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century wrought iron oil lantern floor lamp is ideal for bringing a little nostalgia into a

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Floor Lamps

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Early 1900s Vintage Colonial Style Wrought Iron Tripod Scrollwork Floor Lamp

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H 65 in W 14 in D 14 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

French Cast Iron Hanging Rooster Oil Lamp, 19th Century

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H 21 in W 6 in D 5 in

French Cast Iron Hanging Rooster Oil Lamp, 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

French cast iron hanging rooster oil lamp, 19th century, a nice example of a complete oil lamp

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Antique Early 19th Century European Restauration Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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

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H 15.5 in W 17 in D 10 in

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

Victorian Wrought Iron Opaline Glass Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Lantern

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H 39 in Dm 17.5 in

Victorian Wrought Iron Opaline Glass Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Lantern

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A fine Victorian wrought iron and opaline glass hanging oil lamp converted to electric chandelier

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Early Hand Wrought "Leaf" Oil Lamp

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H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Early Hand Wrought "Leaf" Oil Lamp

Located in South Burlington, VT

" oil lamp complete with its original "rat tail" hanger, mid 19th century or earlier. This palm

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Metal Oil Lamp from Nepal, Rooster Motif, Mid-Late 20th Century

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H 14.5 in W 6 in D 8.5 in

Metal Oil Lamp from Nepal, Rooster Motif, Mid-Late 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Metal oil lamp from Himalaya Nepal. Rooster motif, mid-late 20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes

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Vintage 1960s Nepalese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Metal Oil Lamp Rooster Motif Original Color Rural Nepal Mid-20th Century

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H 16 in Dm 8.5 in

Vintage Metal Oil Lamp Rooster Motif Original Color Rural Nepal Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage metal oil lamp rooster motif original color, Rural Nepal, mid-20th century. Charming Folk

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau, Brass Vessel and Opaline Shade Oil Lamp or Adjustable Chandelier

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H 62 in Dm 25 in

Art Nouveau, Brass Vessel and Opaline Shade Oil Lamp or Adjustable Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and large antique oil lamp with blackened iron frame. This large and impressive oil lamp

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Oil Lamp Stand, Pair

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H 11.75 in W 5.5 in D 6 in

Antique Cast Iron Oil Lamp Stand, Pair

Located in Aurora, OR

A less pedestrian cast iron item, these Victorian Aesthetic period oil lamp stands have a wealth of

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Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

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H 56.5 in Dm 20 in

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wrought iron oil lamp converted to electric lamp. Elaborate detail curvature to the base.

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Antique 19th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Set of Three 19th Cent. Tuareg Oil Lamps

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H 21 in W 4 in D 2 in

Set of Three 19th Cent. Tuareg Oil Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Brilliant set of three Tuareg hand forged iron oil lamps. Heights range from 21"to 31".

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Antique 19th Century Malian Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Antique Dragon Oil Sconces

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H 18.5 in W 11 in D 15 in

Antique Dragon Oil Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of hand wrought iron oil lamps with dragon motif. All wrought and hand riveted together, the

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Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Electrified Oil Lamp with Floral Shade

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H 24 in Dm 11 in

Electrified Oil Lamp with Floral Shade

Located in Canton, MA

Ornate victorian oil lamp. Coppered steel and cast brass. Original glass shade with cupid and

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Iron

Oil Lamps

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H 9 in Dm 4 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

Materials

Iron

French Restauration Period Iron & Gilt Bronze Antique Oil Lamp Chandelier, 1820

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H 31.5 in Dm 31.5 in

French Restauration Period Iron & Gilt Bronze Antique Oil Lamp Chandelier, 1820

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Gorgeous and very ornamental Antique oil lamp chandelier with five peripheric arm flame lights in

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique hexagonal painted tole & iron lantern

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H 28 in Dm 27 in

Antique hexagonal painted tole & iron lantern

Located in New York, NY

A antique hexagonal painted tole & iron lantern (formerly an oil lamp) now wired for electricity

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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

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Tôle, Iron

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Located in Glendale, CA

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Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Located in Petaluma, CA

A fine example of Art Nouveau lighting. The bronze base is richly patinated and beautifully cast with an art nouveau design. The shade is a deep green when lit and purple and green w...

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Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 24.25"H x 18"W x 18"D. A striking Arts & Crafts style table lamp featuring a leaded stained glass shade ...

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920

$10,000

H 14.77 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920

By A. Petit Monsigny

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp

$1,200

H 23 in W 11 in D 11 in

1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Louisville, KY

If you're a Mission period enthusiast or looking for that Arts and Crafts piece that finishes the room off with an interesting vibe, this is your lamp. Designed and crafted by Bradle...

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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s

$448

H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 0.6 in

French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Nouveau Bronze card tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s This absolutely adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze and features in a relief a profi...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze and Amber Leaded Glass Arts and Crafts Chandelier

$3,200

H 14 in Dm 27 in

Large Bronze and Amber Leaded Glass Arts and Crafts Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

Right now this is one of me favorite lamps If I had the place for it I would take it home. The color, the style, the shape, the quality... It all works perfectly and creates somethin...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stained Glass

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Bulb Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, France 1900

$5,739

H 22.05 in Dm 13.78 in

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Bulb Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, France 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Emile Gallé, probably the greatest master of Art Nouveau, was born in Nancy, France, on May 4, 1846 to Charles Gallé and Fanny Reinemer. This single-glass bulb lamp decorated with a ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair

$897

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair, with shaped back slats and stood on turned legs.

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Arts & Crafts Period Heintz Metal Arts Designed Bronze Floral Boudoir Table Lamp

$1,250

H 14.5 in Dm 12 in

Arts & Crafts Period Heintz Metal Arts Designed Bronze Floral Boudoir Table Lamp

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in St. Louis, MO

Arts & Crafts period Heintz Art Metal Shop, Buffalo, NY (1906-1930), bronze boudoir table lamp with pierced floral metal shade. Bulbous base with floral overlay decoration, single so...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Bronze and Hand-Blown Vaseline Glass Flush Mounts

$1,080 / item

H 10 in Dm 14 in

Collection of Bronze and Hand-Blown Vaseline Glass Flush Mounts

Located in Peekskill, NY

I can't believe we have a collection of these amazing flush mount lamps. The 14 inch bronze ring is a heavy casting with layered decorative detail. The tipped hand blown vaseline gla...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp

$29,500

H 18.5 in Dm 10 in

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base. With dichroic amber-golden and green ...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Liberty & Co. an English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, with Shaped Upper Details

$2,208

H 52 in W 20 in D 13 in

Liberty & Co. an English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, with Shaped Upper Details

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co. An English Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with shaped upper details. to the top, leaded glass door to the cupboard, and three open adjustable shelves below, retaining its ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Unique Arts & Crafts Embossed Copper Chandelier w Sea Shore Theme & Glass Shades

$5,141

H 33 in Dm 20 in

Unique Arts & Crafts Embossed Copper Chandelier w Sea Shore Theme & Glass Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning, sizeable and highly decorative Arts & Crafts light fixture. This gorgeous, six-light chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. Inspired by the beauty of nature ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Surround

$13,804 / item

H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 1.97 in

Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Surround

Located in London, GB

A spectacular Arts & Crafts copper fire surround. Riveted and repoussé decorated with smoke and flames. Circa 1900, England. H 97 W 107 cm Opening H 72 W 40 cm

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Copper

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What is a whale oil lamp?
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
How do you use a brass oil lamp?
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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.
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