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 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.

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 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.

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$595

H 5.75 in W 4.75 in D 4 in

Antique Islamic Persian Nishapur Style Ceramic Glazed Oil Lamp

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Islamic Persian Nishapur style ceramic glazed oil lamp. A stunning brown pottery oil lamp

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Antique Spanish Arab Islamic Style Brass Oil Lamp, Alhambra Lion Motif, w Tools

$908

H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in

Antique Spanish Arab Islamic Style Brass Oil Lamp, Alhambra Lion Motif, w Tools

Located in Madrid, ES

A highly decorative (and functional) Spanish standing brass oil lamp, in Andalusian Arab or Islamic

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Antique Roman Byzantine Style Bronze Oil Lamp

$950

H 5.25 in W 10 in D 3 in

Antique Roman Byzantine Style Bronze Oil Lamp

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An Antique Roman Byzantine style bronze oil lamp with elaborate open work handle with pierced palm

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North-African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah Oil Lamp Judaica Morocco 19th C.

$2,650

H 8.75 in W 7.25 in D 2 in

North-African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah Oil Lamp Judaica Morocco 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200

$1,850

H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in

Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200

Located in Portland, OR

A 12th Century Islamic bronze oil lamp, Eastern Persia, Khurasan. The cast bronze body of

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18th/Early 19th Century Islamic Blown Glass Mosque Oil Lamp

$3,500

H 11.75 in Dm 9 in

18th/Early 19th Century Islamic Blown Glass Mosque Oil Lamp

Located in Forney, TX

19th century, the stunning blue glass mosque oil lamp having a large flared rim, over bulbous body

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Aladdin Stylish Handmade Blue Ceramic Turkish Oil Lamp

$65

H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in

Aladdin Stylish Handmade Blue Ceramic Turkish Oil Lamp

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

you can use when the lights go out or as a unique piece of Islamic Moorish decorative Aladdin oil lamp

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Late 20th Century Turkish Islamic Lanterns

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Collection of Four Persian Glazed Ceramic Oil Lamps

$2,400

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 5 in

Collection of Four Persian Glazed Ceramic Oil Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of four Early Persian Glazed Pottery Oil Lamps from an American collection. It

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century

$750

H 6 in W 7.75 in D 4 in

Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, 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

Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp

$65

H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in

Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

use when the lights go out or as a unique piece of Islamic Moorish decorative Aladdin oil lamp

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20th Century Turkish Moorish Lanterns

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Ceramic

Antique Mamluk Turkish Pierced Brass Hanging Hexagonal Pendant Light Fixture

$14,500

H 31 in W 14 in D 14 in

Antique Mamluk Turkish Pierced Brass Hanging Hexagonal Pendant Light Fixture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Arched shape. Middle Eastern Moorish Mameluke Syrian Mosque Islamic style brass antique oil lamp pendant

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Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Islamic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Islamic Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic islamic oil lamp available at 1stDibs. A islamic oil lamp — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect islamic oil lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A islamic oil lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one islamic oil lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Theodore Deck, Fréderic Boucheron and Gagneau Paris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Islamic Oil Lamp?

A islamic oil lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1,303 and the highest can go for as much as $190,000.

Questions About Islamic Oil Lamp

What is a whale oil lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How do I tell if an oil lamp is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How does a Roman oil lamp work?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
How do I use a hanging oil lamp?
1 Answer
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.
Are oil lamps still used?
1 Answer
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.
Who invented the Victorian oil lamp?
1 Answer
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.
When did they start using oil lamps?
1 Answer
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.