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19th Century Spanish Arab Islamic Style Brass Oil Lamp with Alhambra Lions
Located in Madrid, ES
A highly decorative (and functional) Spanish standing brass oil lamp, in Andalusian Arab or Islamic
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Islamic Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,520
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
Sterling Silver Holly Smoke Collection Set from 19th Century - 20th Century
By Puiforcat
Located in North Miami, FL
Century Spanish Colonial Silver oil lamp with lion motif handle. 3.5 H x 6.5Wx 2.5D (inch)
Early 20th
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$15,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 10 in W 22 in D 20 in
Oil Rubbed Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Oil rubbed turned bronze floor lamp sold with linen paper shade
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Large Cast Bronze Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large heavy cast bronze oil lamp converted to electric table lamp, richly ornate raised on column
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,164
H 27.5 in Dm 8.2 in
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Spanish Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Spanish oil lamp for your home. Each Spanish oil lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a Spanish oil lamp, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 53 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Spanish oil lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Spanish oil lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Spanish oil lamp over the years, but those crafted by Jover + Valls, Dogfork Lamp Arts and Fase are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Spanish Oil Lamp?
Prices for a Spanish oil lamp start at $103 and top out at $23,950 with the average selling for $563.
Questions About Spanish Oil Lamp
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.