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Oil Jar Lamp

Rustic Pottery Olive Oil Jar Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large twentieth century olive oil jar, with two carrying handles now mounted as a lamp
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20th Century French Rustic Table Lamps

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Pottery

Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Italian terracotta oil jars with single handles and adapted as lamps, 19th century. Fitted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Provence Two Handle Oil Jar Adapted as a Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Provence two handle oil jar adapted as a lamp, early 20th century. Fitted with a burlap lampshade.
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Substantial Raymor Blue, Cream & Copper Banded Glazed Ceramic Oil Jar Table Lamp
By Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring a large oil jar form handcrafted with reflective horizontal drip glaze in blue, beige, copper and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Spanish Glazed Ceramic Jar Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Very interesting 18th century Spanish ceramic wine or oil storage jar with wonderful olive green
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Søborg, DK
lamp by Lauritz Hjorth. Originally an oil lamp with an antique electrical lamp conversion. Can be
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Antique 1890s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps & Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique parlor set of Japanese Satsuma porcelain and brass Kosmos Brenner oil lamps and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Brass

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

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Iron

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Cast brass with green patina overlay. Jar in the middle
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Brass

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Houston, TX
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Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Italian terracotta oil jars with single handles and adapted as lamps, 19th century. Fitted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

African Cameroon Highlands Jar now a Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
An African Cameroon Highlands cooking oil clay jar with applied clay design now electrified.
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Materials

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Located in Stamford, CT
A Pacific Pottery oil jar with high gloss green glaze now electrified. Height to top of lamp
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in London, GB
went from house to house requesting olive oil for the poor. They collected this in jars with a rope
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By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Søborg, DK
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Located in LEGNY, FR
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Pair Wedgwood jasperware Fumigators, c. 1860.
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Located in Chicago, IL
Radiating 19th-century charm, this American oil lamp chandelier, now fully electrified, is a
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By Rose Tarlow
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Søborg, DK
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Located in Wilton, CT
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Oil Jar Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic oil jar lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and brass, every oil jar lamp was constructed with great care. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage oil jar lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an oil jar lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each oil jar lamp bearing Victorian, Baroque or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made oil jar lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth and Raymor are consistently popular.

How Much is a Oil Jar Lamp?

The average selling price for an oil jar lamp at 1stDibs is $1,925, while they’re typically $815 on the low end and $4,400 for the highest priced.
Questions About Oil Jar Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A ginger jar lamp pairs a lovely lampshade with an ornate Chinese spice jar to create a visually appealing lamp. The lampshades can be neutral or colorful to create a beautiful effect. Find a collection of antique and vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    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.
  • 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.

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