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1870s Bronze Oil Lamp
1870s Bronze Oil Lamp

1870s Bronze Oil Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1870s bronze oil lamp. Great finial with face.

Category

1870s Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Oil Lamp
Antique French Oil Lamp

Antique French Oil Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French porcelain oil lamp converted to electric. Measurements: Height of body: 9.5" Height to shade rest: 15.5" Diameter: 5.25".

Category

1920s French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pretty antique Victorian oil lamp
Pretty antique Victorian oil lamp

Pretty antique Victorian oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Victorian oil lamp, having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a bulbous shaped flume above a single brass burner and a pretty porcelain reservoir decorated with...

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified
French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified

French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified

Located in Buchanan, MI

Good looking 19th century French oil lamp electrified. Great color with bronze mounts.

Category

19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp
Lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp, having a lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp with a white glass shade above a brass burner, having a blue glass reservoir above a orn...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp

Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp, having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a cranberry glass shade with a glass chimney above a hand painted glass reservoir paint...

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bronze Italian "Lucerne" Four Spout Oil Lamp 19/20th Century Oil lamp with Urn
Bronze Italian "Lucerne" Four Spout Oil Lamp 19/20th Century Oil lamp with Urn

Bronze Italian "Lucerne" Four Spout Oil Lamp 19/20th Century Oil lamp with Urn

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A BRONZE ITALIAN "LUCERNE" FOUR SPOUT OIL LAMP 19th/20th Century. Oil lamp with urn shape four spout oil reservoir, sliding on a cylindrical shaft, with wick trimmer scissors, snuff...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Bouillotte Silvered Bronze Oil Lamp
Neoclassical Bouillotte Silvered Bronze Oil Lamp

Neoclassical Bouillotte Silvered Bronze Oil Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

Bouillotte neoclassical silvered bronze oil lamp-made into lamp-wired.

Category

19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large, Converted English Oil Lamp
Large, Converted English Oil Lamp

Large, Converted English Oil Lamp

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique English oil lamp, converted to electrical table lamp. Corinthian fluted column with glass.

Category

19th Century British Edwardian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Silver, Brass

Wonderful quality antique Edwardian brass oil lamp
Wonderful quality antique Edwardian brass oil lamp

Wonderful quality antique Edwardian brass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Edwardian brass oil lamp, having a quality antique Edwardian brass oil lamp, with a glass chimney and etched glass globe above a brass reservoir supported o...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp
Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

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 a single brass burner and a cranberry glass reservoir, supported by a cast metal or...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Victorian Porcelain Cherub Oil Lamp
French Victorian Porcelain Cherub Oil Lamp

French Victorian Porcelain Cherub Oil Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian porcelain oil lamp with triple cupid base and decorated globe with chimney

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Silver Plate Oil Lamp
19th Century Silver Plate Oil Lamp

19th Century Silver Plate Oil Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

Silver plated figural oil lamp electrified-figure with oil crystal is 25".....figure is 19".

Category

19th Century English Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Vintage Brass Adjustable Electrified Oil Lamp
Vintage Brass Adjustable Electrified Oil Lamp

Vintage Brass Adjustable Electrified Oil Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Vintage Brass Adjustable Electrified Oil Lamp, with hand and circular base. 19.25" H x 10.5" W x 6.75" D.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pretty antique Victorian quality brass oil lamp
Pretty antique Victorian quality brass oil lamp

Pretty antique Victorian quality brass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Victorian quality brass oil lamp having a quality brass oil lamp with a etched glass circular shade above a double brass burner, with a pink glass reservoir decorated ...

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Electrified Brass Oil Lamps
Pair of Electrified Brass Oil Lamps

Pair of Electrified Brass Oil Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1910 French oil lamps with ivy on columns details on base, electrified.

Category

1910s French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England
1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England

1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England

Located in Praha, CZ

Victorian oil lamp with milk glass. Fully working, with 2 burner.

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham
Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham

Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham

By Joseph Hinks & Sons

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham of Neoclassical Corinthian Form with Green Glass Reservoir, and Original Shade with 4 Avian scenes - fully operational as parafin oil ...

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pretty antique Edwardian quality oil lamp
Pretty antique Edwardian quality oil lamp

Pretty antique Edwardian quality oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Edwardian quality oil lamp, having the original white glass shade with a wavy shaped edge, a glass chimney above a brass burner, supported by a brass column, raised on...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Attractive antique Edwardian quality brass oil lamp
Attractive antique Edwardian quality brass oil lamp

Attractive antique Edwardian quality brass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Attractive antique Edwardian quality brass oil lamp, having a quality brass oil lamp with a pretty glass shade with a wavy shaped edge with a peach tone to the top complimenting the ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Bronze 19th Century Converted Oil Lamp
French Bronze 19th Century Converted Oil Lamp

French Bronze 19th Century Converted Oil Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Neoclassical bronze converted oil lamp. Also looks great without the bulb as an object.

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original pink glass shade with a wavy shaped top and glass chimney with a double brass burner, lovely cut glass reservoir su...

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper & brass oil lamp
Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper & brass oil lamp

Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper & brass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper and brass oil lamp, having a quality antique oil lamp having a glass chimney and etched glass globe above a double brass burner and a Krali...

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Late 19thC Brass Table Oil Lamp
Late 19thC Brass Table Oil Lamp

Late 19thC Brass Table Oil Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 20thC Brass Table Oil Lamp in the form of a Neoclassical Doric Column on a stepped square base and cranberry shade - converted to electric - 28"h x 8"diam - all lights and lamp...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp

Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration --Early 19th century --Original Throughout including wick tools and flame/ball finial ----heavily inspired by the Roman...

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Early 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Silver

Late Victorian Silver Plated Brass Oil Lamp
Late Victorian Silver Plated Brass Oil Lamp

Late Victorian Silver Plated Brass Oil Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late Victorian Silver Plated Brass Oil Lamp having Cranberry Glass Resevoir with Classical Anthemion, Acanthus Leaf and Lion Paw Decorations - 32.5"h x 9"w (8" at the base)

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp With Theatrical Mask Handle
Roman Bronze Oil Lamp With Theatrical Mask Handle

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp With Theatrical Mask Handle

Located in Bradenton, FL

A rare Roman Grand Tour cast bronze oil lamp with a pear-shaped body leading to a curvaceous spout.

Category

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A pair of French Tole Oil Lamps
A pair of French Tole Oil Lamps

A pair of French Tole Oil Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French tole oil lamps with brass elements. The tole, hand-painted in a faux-marbre pattern in olive, ochre, siena, and charcoal.

Category

1850s French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp
Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp

Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp with Figural Base on Marble Plinth - converted to electric - 12"diam x 24"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as pr...

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Serves style porcelain Oil Lamp, circa 1880
Serves style porcelain Oil Lamp, circa 1880

Serves style porcelain Oil Lamp, circa 1880

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

French Serves porcelain 19th Century oil lamp, having a cream ground with romantic hand painted scenes, gilded highlights, ormolu mounts and a Ruby glass lamp shade. 1/2 R Shade PM ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp
19th Century Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp

19th Century Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp

Located in Suffolk, GB

A 19th century Victorian brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and green elegantly etched glass shade with a single burner stood on a round reeded brass base.   

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875
French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875

French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Painted Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, France Charming French Tole Lamp on a frosted lucite base.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Located in Buisson, FR

Measurement here below is of the largest oil lamp.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Located in Buisson, FR

Measurement here below is of the largest oil lamp.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Silver Plated And Crystal English Oil Lamp
Silver Plated And Crystal English Oil Lamp

Silver Plated And Crystal English Oil Lamp

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful silver plate and crystal English oil lamp, electrified. It is in very good condition and does work also has a click switch.

Category

1880s English Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamp
Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamp

Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamp

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian reeded column brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and pink etched glass shade with a single burner stood on a square stepped brass base.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Glass Weavers Oil Lamp
19th Century French Glass Weavers Oil Lamp

19th Century French Glass Weavers Oil Lamp

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare handmade glass weavers oil lamp from the south of France. France, 19th century.

Category

19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Glass

Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp

Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp

By Messenger and Sons

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian brass extending standard oil lamp converted to electric, having Reeded Doric Column, Pierced Acanthus Leaf Decoration, Platform Base Supported by Rams Heads and Hoofs - The...

Category

1880s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Faience Oil Lamp
Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Faience Oil Lamp

Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Faience Oil Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely antique French provincial hand painted faience oil lamp having lovely Country French colors of robins egg blue, reds, oranges, greens, and pinks.

Category

1850s French French Provincial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Late 19thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp
Late 19thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp

Late 19thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp

By James Hinks & Son

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp in the form of an urn on an adjustable Classical-style column, with a circular base of wreaths and bows, on lion paw feet – converted to electric -...

Category

Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified
Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified

Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified Oil Lamps later 19th century, Electrified 1960s Each one standing 40 inches tall with wreath crescent finial...

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Pink Coinspot Pressed Glass Oil Lamp C1840
Antique Pink Coinspot Pressed Glass Oil Lamp C1840

Antique Pink Coinspot Pressed Glass Oil Lamp C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Pink Coinspot Pressed Glass Oil Lamp C1840 Measures - 10"H x 3.5Diam An antique oil lamp offers pink pressed glass construction with paneled coinspot pattern raised on colu...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Glass

Victorian Clear Glass Oil Lamp Fluted Hurricane Shade
Victorian Clear Glass Oil Lamp Fluted Hurricane Shade

Victorian Clear Glass Oil Lamp Fluted Hurricane Shade

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This vintage western-style clear glass oil lamp Hurricane Shade has a smooth, curved design with a softly diffused finish.

Category

Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Glass

Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp
Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp

Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp, having a cranberry tinted acid etched glass shade above a brass burner, with a moulded glass basket of fruit font in beautiful...

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Victorian Pink Sevres Porcelain Oil Lamps
Pair of French Victorian Pink Sevres Porcelain Oil Lamps

Pair of French Victorian Pink Sevres Porcelain Oil Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian pink and white Sevres porcelain oil lamps with bronze trim (Missing shades) (PRICED AS Pair).

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Moderateur Oil Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Moderateur Oil Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Moderateur Oil Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of 19th century bronze & ormolu French Moderateur oil lamps in the form of bulbous vases, with embossed leaf decoration and satyr mask handles, supported on scrolled feet.

Category

Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900

Located in Worcester, GB

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900 A Meiji period Japanese bronze oil lamp in the Chinoiserie taste, dating to circa 1900.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp
Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp having the original pink glass shade with a wavy shaped top and glass chimney with a double brass burner, lovely cranbe...

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Victorian Celadon and Porcelain Oil Lamps
Pair of French Victorian Celadon and Porcelain Oil Lamps

Pair of French Victorian Celadon and Porcelain Oil Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian celadon and white porcelain oil lamps with etched glass shade and bronze base (PRICED AS Pair).

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890
Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890

Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890 Measures- 19.75''H x 6.75''W x 6.75''D This antique oil lamp dates to circa 1890 and features a beautifully crafted glass base and shade.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Glass

Victorian Frosted Wheel Cut Glass Oil Lamp Fluted Hurricane Shade
Victorian Frosted Wheel Cut Glass Oil Lamp Fluted Hurricane Shade

Victorian Frosted Wheel Cut Glass Oil Lamp Fluted Hurricane Shade

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This vintage western-style white frosted glass oil lamp Hurricane Shade has a smooth, curved design, wheel cut accents with a softly diffused finish.

Category

1890s American Late Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Glass

19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric
19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric

19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric Beautiful set purchased in France.

Category

19th Century French Regency Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons
Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons

Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons, having a quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp, with a glass chimney and globe supported on a brass fluted sh...

Category

Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp

Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp, Spiral Extendable Column with acanthus mounts and tripod base, stamped Messengers Patent - converted to electric - 22" diam x Adjus...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp
Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp

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 tin plated metal

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of French cast brass meridian oil lamp stands, 1850
Pair of French cast brass meridian oil lamp stands, 1850

Pair of French cast brass meridian oil lamp stands, 1850

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of cast brass meridian oil lamp stands. France, circa 1850.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Medieval Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique oil lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique oil lamps available were constructed with great care. Antique oil lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique oil lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Joseph Hinks & Sons, Gagneau Paris and Messenger and Sons each produced beautiful antique oil lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Oil Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,648, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $180,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Oil Lamps
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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
    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
    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
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.