Oil Lamp France
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Table Lamps
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 1850s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Table Lamps
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Opaline Glass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century French Candle Lamps
Glass
Antique 1870s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass, Spelter
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Crystal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Lamps
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Table Lamps
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Bronze
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- What is a whale oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022The 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, 2022People 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Roman 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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, 2022There 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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