WAS Benson. A copper and brass table oil lamp
By William Arthur Benson
Located in London, GB
William Arthur Smith Benson (1854-1924), a copper and brass table oil lamp, with removable font.
Brass, Copper
$820Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Wired TABLE LAMP with Electric Plug-in Bronze & Glass Cup Art Deco
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Bronze Wired TABLE Oil LAMP with Electric Plug-in Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50s.
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Florentine Glass Gilded Bronze and Porcelain Table Lamp by Mangani, 1970
By Mangani Firenze
Located in Milano, MI
Mangani Firenze porcelain and ormolu table lamp, circa 1970, a circular porcelain table oil lamp mounted on a gilt bronze basement, a porcelain vase with an all round polychrome deco...
Bronze
Vintage Scandinavian Table Oil Lamp in Brass & Diamond Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson comes this stylish oil lamp fashioned from solid patinated brass and featuring and diamond-pattern pressed clear glass shade. It was made anonymou...
Brass
Antique Style Amber Oil Lamp, Twin Brass Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Style Amber Oil Lamp, Twin Brass Table Lamp, This is a large piece, it has been copied from the design of an old oil lamp with a simulated oil reservoir and amber glass sha...
Art Glass
1960s Czechoslovakian Milk Glass Oil Lamp Style Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Charming vintage table lamp produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Metal
$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Stiffel Brass & Glass Oil Reservoir Table Lamps
By Vincenzio Vangelisti
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of oil-lamp style table lamps with fluted brass columns on stepped plinth bases with push button on/off switches.
Brass
Vintage French Empire Style Crystal Glass Column Brass "Oil Lamp" Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Crystal Glass Column Brass "Oil Lamp" Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H (to finial) x 29" H (to light socket) x 6" W x 6" D. {3-Wa...
Brass
Vintage English Regency Style Brass Cornucopia Oil Lamp Style Table Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Style Brass Cornucopia Oil Lamp Style Table Desk Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century.
Brass
Vintage French Empire Brass & Crystal Glass Column "Oil Lamp" Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Brass & Crystal Glass Column "Oil Lamp Style" Table Lamps by Wilmar - a Pair.
Brass
Vintage Middle Eastern Brass Genie Oil Lamp Candelabra Table Lamp w/ Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Middle Eastern Brass Oil Lamp Converted Genie Lamp Candelabra Table Lamp w/ Shade.
Brass
Antique Style Oil Lamp, Brass Table Lamp, This is a super looking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Style Oil Lamp, Brass Table Lamp, This is a super looking piece, it has been copied from the design of an old oil lamp with an oil reservoir with glass chimney and brass sha...
Brass
Pair of very large pottery Olive Oil Jar Table Lamps
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful pair of rustic style tables lamps, rustic olive oil jars with carrying handles.
Copper
Vintage Glass Oil Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage glass oil lamp with pink-tinted ribbed glass oil font, hurricane chimney shade with scalloped edge, and glass handle with round embellishments
Cane
Vintage Glass Oil Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage glass oil lamp with clear glass oil font featuring a raised circular floral design and glass handle, and a hurricane chimney shade.
Cane
Orange 'Oline' Oil Table Lamp from Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Fog and Morup
Located in Balen, BE
Orange 'Oline' Oil Table Lamp from Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s A classic 'Oline' lamp rarely found in this excellent condition.
Brass
Oil Look Multicolor Table Lamp, Custom Made Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality table lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior.
Other
French Empire Neoclassical Brass Candlestick Student Oil Style Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Patinated Brass Candlestick Student "Oil Lamp Style" Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Brass
Pair of Decorated Milk Glass with Oil Burner Fitting Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Decorated Milk Glass with Oil Burner Fittings Table Lamps. Measure 6" in width x 6" in depth x 39.5" in height to the top of the finial.
Brass
Tall Pair of Red Murano Glass and Brass Oil Lamp Style Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Larger pair of Hollywood Regency red Murano glass and brass table lamps, circa 1950. Featuring an oil lamp style, bowl shaped translucent red Murano glass center with round gold incl...
Brass
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.
Metal
Vintage Oriental Small Porcelain Gold Oil Drop Painted Boudoir Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Small Porcelain Gold Oil Drop Painted Boudoir Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Porcelain
Italian Neoclassical Yellow Toile Corinthian Column Oil Lantern Style Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century converted oil table lamp in the shape of a Italian Neoclassical tole column painted in mustard yellow with toile Provincial scenes / landscapes, trimmed in brass...
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Model Petronella Oil Table Lamp by Henning Koppel, 1960s
By Henning Koppel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Petroleum table lamp from the Danish manufacturer Louis Poulsen based on a design by Henning Koppel. A very classic design. The bulbous brass base also forms the tank for the fuel f...
Metal
Substantial Raymor Banded Blue, Cream & Copper Glazed Ceramic Oil Jar Table Lamp
By Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental Raymor, three foot high, blue, copper and cream ceramic table lamp, from the 1960s. Featuring a large oil jar form handcrafted with reflective horizontal drip glaze in blu...
Ceramic
Vintage Corinthian Column Reservoir Oil Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful corinthian column oil lamp light. Unique ribbed glass column shaft with lovely corinthian capital and brass plinth base. Cut glass oil reservoir and filagree moderator.
Brass
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 Derrick.
Marble, Wrought Iron
Vintage Stiffel Brass & Glass Oil Reservoir Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage oil-lamp style table lamp with fluted brass column base.
Brass
Pair of 'Petronella' Brass Oil Lamps By Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel, Louis Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a vintage pair of brass oil lamps designed by Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen, manufactured sometime in the 1950s. They are a great example of bringing a classic antique des...
Brass
19th Century American Brilliant Cut Crystal Oil Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Monumental 19th century brilliant cut crystal oil lamp-electrified from top.
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and m...
Metal
Pair of French Pate-Sur-Pte Ceramic Oil Lamps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of French pate-sur-pate ceramic oil lamps, of globular form with applied white flowers and leafy tendrils on a blue ground, with high quality ormolu mounts in the Chinoiserie ...
Ceramic
Victorian Frosted Wheel Cut Floral Glass Oil Lamp Hurricane Fluted Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage western-style white frosted glass oil lamp Hurricane Shade with wheel cut floral pattern has a smooth, curved design with a softly diffused finish. It tapers toward the ...
Glass
Pair of Bronze Dore Oil Lamps by Thomas Messenger
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Regency, dore bronze colza-oil rhyton lamps with cut and frosted glass shades. Signed on the underside by Thomas Messenger.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. This piece has an attribution mark. Up to 250V (Europe/UK S...
Metal
Mid-Century German Bronze Ornamental Oil Lamp from Gilde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Bronze Ornamental Oil Lamp from Gilde, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, It is completely authentic for any...
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass Oil Lamp, Clear Footed Font, USA
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage glass oil lamp with clear glass footed oil font with a low glass handle and a hurricane chimney shade.
Cane
Vintage Maritime Oil Lamp in Brass & Glass by Cawa Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish yet practical nautical/maritime chamberstick executed in solid brass and featuring a tubular shade in frosted glass with a ship/fregat motif to one side. Stylish mid-centur...
Brass
Kerosene/Oil Lamp Model L-47 by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The kerosene/oil lamp model L-47, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his company in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1950s, exemplifies Scandinavian modern design principles ...
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Bjergard Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Bjergard Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Up to 250V (Europe/UK Stan...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Asbo Stentøj, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Asbo Stentøj, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Danish Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Up to 250V (Europe/UK S...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Up to 250V (Europe/UK St...
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Willer Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Willer Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, It is completely authentic f...
Ceramic
$150Sale Price|62% Off
Italian Hand-Painted Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified with Etched Glass Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Hand-painted Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified with Etched Glass Shade Offered for sale is a late 20th-century Italian hand-painted porcelain oil lamp with an etched glass g...
Brass
1970s Spanish Green Glazed Ceramic Lamp in the Shape of an Oil Can
Located in Marbella, ES
Original Spanish lamp crafted from a traditional glazed ceramic vessel in a vibrant emerald green. The piece retains the elegant, classic shape of a Mediterranean oil cruet or pitche...
Ceramic
Vintage L&B Brevete Marque Deposee Brass Oil Lamp, Belgium, 1970
By Brevete
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage L&B Brevete Marque Deposee Brass Oil Lamp, Belgium, 1970. The designer lamp is made in a classic style, the body-capacity of the lamp is made of beautiful handmade brass. ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, des...
Metal
French Boudoir Electric Amber Glass Shade and Brass Base Oil Lamps- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
These table lamps are a perfect addition to set the mood as they emanate a subtly romantic French boudoir light.
Crystal, Brass
Vintage "Oline" Oil Table Light by Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article Oline oil light Producer: Fog & Mørup, Denmark Age: 1960s Origin: Denmark This Mid-Century oil light was designed and produced in the 1960s in Denmark by Fog & ...
Metal
Rare Pair of Kerosene/Oil Lamp Model L-47 by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of kerosene/oil lamps, model L-47, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his workshop in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1950s, represents a sophisticated interp...
Brass
Hand Blown Art Glass Oil Lamp in the Style of Loetz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing luster glass oil lamp, Germany, circa 1970s. Lamp is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites.
Art Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 in Brass and Glass, 1960s, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp model oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Brass
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Milk Glass Column Blue Greek Key Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style White Milk Glass Column Blue Greek Key Painted "Oil Lamp" Style Table Lamp with Brass Mounts. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd, Oil Lamps in Brass and Red Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd. Oil lamps in brass and red art glass, 1960s-1970s. Measures: 26 x 10 cm. In excellent condition.
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Toned Figural Aladdin's Oil Lamp Styled Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage figural oil lamp table lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style.
Metal, Spelter
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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