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Swedish Oil Lamp

Elegant Art Nouveau Oil Lamp in Brass from Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Sweden
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Elegant Art Nouveau Oil Lamp from Böhlmarks Lampfabrik (1872-1977) in Stockholms, Sweden
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass

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. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Søborg, DK
An antique brass oil electric lamp by Swedish Böhlmarks of Stockholm. A very elegant and classic
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Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

L47 Oil Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A kerosene/oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

L47 Oil Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
L47 Oil Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
H 16.93 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Oil Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Kerosene / table oil lamp model L 178/V 382. Designed during the late 1950s by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd, Oil Lamps in Brass and Red Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd. Oil lamps in brass and red art glass, 1960s-1970s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

L/101 Oil Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Vorst, BE
Scandinavian L/101 Oil- or Petroleum Light in brass. A nice example of Jakobsson's L-101 Model Oil
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Vintage Brass and Glass Oil Lamp Designed by Hans Agne, Jakobsson Ab, Markaryd
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage oil lamp by Swedish architect / industrial designer Hans - Agne Jakobsson. The lamp was
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

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Trio of Oil Lamps Model Alladin, Sweden 1982 Anne Nilsson Höganäs
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Trio of oil lamps model Alladin designed by Anne Nilsson for Höganäs ceramics. Sweden 1982
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Trio of Oil Lamps Model Alladin, Sweden 1982 Anne Nilsson Höganäs
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Trio of oil lamps model Alladin designed by Anne Nilsson for Höganäs ceramics. Sweden 1982
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Oil Lamps from the 1970s in Brass
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Oil lamps from the 1970s in brass. Has been in use at a restaurant from the late 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene /Oil Lamp in Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Elegant and rare kerosene lamp, even called oil lamp. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Oil Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Matching pair of early modernist oil lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Brass bodies with clear Czech
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Table Lamps

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Brass

Brass and Glass Kerosene /Oil Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Elegant and rare kerosene lamp, even called oil lamp. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Rare Transparant Glass Oil Lamp by Hans Agne-Jakobsson Markaryd Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Info and measurements: Type: Oil lamp, table lamp. Manufacturer: Markaryd. Origin: Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Bouilotte Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Swedish, Brass Electrified
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Table Lamps

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil or Kerosene Table Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd, a Pair of Oil Lamps, 1960s-1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd. A pair of oil lamps in brass and purple art glass, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd, Oil Lamps in Brass and Green Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd. Oil lamps in brass and green art glass, 1960s-1970s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene, Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene, oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

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Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Markaryd Sweden, 1950s Typ L47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Typ L47 Hans-Agne Jakobsson oil lamp in purple glass and brass. No damages with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Glass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Markaryd Sweden, 1950s Typ L47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Typ L47 Hans-Agne Jakobsson oil lamp in green glass and brass. No dents, no damages with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Glass

Amber Glass Hans Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Markaryd Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice Hans-Agne Jakobsson oil lamp in amber glass and brass. Glass with one crack and one chip
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Glass

Gilt wood Swedish Art Deco mirror with sunburst and oil lamp motif.
Located in New York, NY
oil lamps. Mirror glass is original and has a one inch beveled edge. Height: 39, Width: 16", Depth
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Swedish Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd Brass/Blue Glass L-47 Oil Lamp
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Miami, FL
Kerosene oil lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd in the 1960s. This is the large L
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-101
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-101 / ‘Claus’ designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene or Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene or oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Gösta Asp, Oil on Board, Set Up with Side Table, Guitar and Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gösta Asp (1910-1986), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Set up with side table, guitar and lamp. Dated
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

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Other

Quistgaard, Gusum, Ystad Metall Et Al, Oil Lamp and Four Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Quistgaard, Gusum, Ystad Metall et al. Oil lamp and four candlesticks in brass. 1930-1970s. Two
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A/B Markaryd, a Pair of Tall Vintage Oil Lamps in Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd. A pair of tall vintage oil lamps in brass and purple art
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Lighting

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Brass

1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Candelabrum for Markaryd
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
. Elegant and refined design inspired by traditional Swedish oil lamps and Scandinavian Modern aesthetics.  
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene Oil Lamp
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in San Mateo, CA
Oil lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd. This is the large L-47 model. The lamp is
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Oil Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Oil light Design: Hans-Agne Jakobsson Origin: Sweden Description
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offered is this fine example of Jakobsson's L-47 Model Oil Lamp featuring the original blue glass
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene or oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-101
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-101 / ‘Claus’ designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

Vintage 1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 Vintage Brass Amber Glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
rare kerosene or oil table lamp, model L-47 designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Purple Glass Kerosene /Oil Lamp in Brass Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
company Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd Sweden. Purple glass and brass. Decorative oil lamp designed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Brass and Glass Kerosene /Oil Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Elegant and rare kerosene lamp, even called oil lamp. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Blue Glass Kerosene /Oil Lamp in Brass Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Elegant and rare kerosene lamp, even called oil lamp. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Green Glass Kerosene /Oil Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Elegant and rare kerosene lamp, even called oil lamp. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

HANS-AGNE JAKOBSSON 1950's Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern style oil lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobson A/B, the L/47 Model. Solid brass
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

L47 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene Oil Lamp in Brass and Glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Brown glass and brass. Decorative kerosene oil lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

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Brass

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Swedish Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Swedish oil lamp you’re looking for. Each Swedish oil lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish oil lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Swedish oil lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish oil lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd and Höganäs Keramik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swedish Oil Lamp?

A Swedish oil lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $939, while the lowest priced sells for $71 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500.
Questions About Swedish Oil Lamp
  • 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
    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.
  • 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.

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