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A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980's
By Harris Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980s. Feature a
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Brushed Nickel Lamps by Westwood Industries
By Westwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brushed nickel lamps with a cinched waist and a stylized leaf and convex dot pattern
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Whale lamp 1991, Bauer Lamp Co
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Marine Figural Whale Lamp, Bauer Lamp Co, 1991 A captivating blend of artistry and
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Used Whale lamp 1991, Bauer Lamp Co
Whale lamp 1991, Bauer Lamp Co
H 21.5 in W 23 in D 6 in
Table Lamps by The Majestic Lamp Co.
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a timeless duo of sophistication and charm: the Mid-Century Table/Bedside Lamps by
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Used Table Lamps by The Majestic Lamp Co.
Table Lamps by The Majestic Lamp Co.
H 20.48 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Mushroom Lamp in Brass by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning shiny brass finished original mushroom table lamp by Laurel Lamp Company. This elegant
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
By Woka Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handmade Classic Art Deco nickel plated Woka desk lamps with diffuser, On / Off Switch on
Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Used Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
H 17 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Majestic Lamp Co. Table Lamps
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare, early pair of lamps from the Majestic Lamp Co. Brass-plated copper swirl over ebonized oak
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome sculptural table lamp by Laurel Lamps Co. Wired and in good working condition includes harp
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Classic Modernist Floor Lamp by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company, minor wear to brushed brass base. Enhance any
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bauer Lamp Company Travertine and Lucite Table Lamp
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish 1990s table lamp was created by the Bauer Lamp Company, and it is very much in the
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Postmodern Brass Floor Lamp by Rainbow Lamp Company, c1980s
By Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Chino Hills, CA
lamp by the esteemed Rainbow Lamp Company, circa 1980s. Standing at an impressive 61 inches tall, this
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Aged Brass Lamps by Westwood Industries
By Westwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century lamps with a spiral form featuring a warm aged brass finish. Lamps have been
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Lamp Company Brass Tri-Pod Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Laurel lamp Companybrass tri-pod three-way floor lamp. Dramatic extra tall Floor lamp with 3 way
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mahogany Figural Midcentury Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dramatically shaped mahogany sculptural table lamp on a brass and black base by the famed Laurel
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Postmodern Pink Ceramic Floral Table Lamps, a Pair
By Harris Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Awesome pair of postmodern ceramic table lamps by Harris Lamps. Each lamp displays a pink embossed
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian
Category

1970s American Space Age Used Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Early 20th Century Crystal Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand cut Crystal Bulbs with energy efficiency class A++ to E can be used for this lamp.  
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Used Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Laurel Lamp Company Glass Egg Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic glass egg shaped table lamps from Laurel Lamp Company. Egg form glass that is 20
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Mahogany Table Lamp by Modeline Lamp Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A mahogany and brass table lamp with decorative stone rocks.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

White Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare sculptural shape white frosted glass table lamp, designed in the 1960s by Laurel Lamp
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural brutalist table lamp on wood base manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company in Newark, N.J
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural brutalist table lamp on wood base manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company in Newark, N.J
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clover Lamp Company Floor Lamp
By Clover Lamp Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clover Lamp Company Floor Lamp in very good vintage condition. Measures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Brutalist Brass Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company - a Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Substantial Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company Sculpted Reflective Abstract Brass Table Lamps
Category

1970s American Brutalist Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Freies Table Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Original Early 20th Century Fully Adjustable Brass "C-Arm" Faries Desk Lamp. The Shade is green
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Freies Table Lamp
Freies Table Lamp
H 25 in W 7 in D 9 in
Laurel Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laurel Lamp, c.1960's, USA. This lamp features an adjustable and bendable gooseneck with blush
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Laurel Desk Lamp
Laurel Desk Lamp
H 20 in W 7 in D 12 in
Postmodern Light Blue Ceramic Urn Lamps, Regal China, A Pair
By Harris Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Post-modern ceramic table lamps by Regal China with two sets of ribbed banding and swirled
Category

1970s American Post-Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Lamp Table by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Cool architectural floor lamp with center table surface. The lamp is in very fine, original, clean
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Substantial Laurel Lamp Co. Travertine and Mirror Table Lamp, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid Century Laurel Lamp Co. Rough Cut Beige Marble & Mirror Table Lamp. Featuring two sided
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Nickel

Pair, Mid Century Laurel Lamp Company Mahogany Figural Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Laurel Lamp Company (American, founded 1950s), circa 1950's. The Laurel Lamp Company of Newark, NJ
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

60s 70s adjustable floor lamp Swiss Lamps International Switzerland metal
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s adjustable floor lamp Swiss Lamps International Switzerland metal Object: floor lamp
Category

1960s Swiss Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original 20th Century Bouillon Silver Plated Table Lamp 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Table-lamp in the style of an antique oil-lamp Material used is brass silver plated, lacquered
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Used Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of White Lucite Table Lamps by Moss Lamps
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of angular lucite table lamps by the Moss lighting company. Lamps have a switch which lights
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Brass Table Lamps
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of vintage brass with wood plinth and cap ginger jar table lamps. The patina on the brass
Category

Late 20th Century North American Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Table Lamps
Vintage Brass Table Lamps
H 26 in W 12 in D 12 in
Laurel Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
single laurel table lamp
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Table Lamp
Laurel Table Lamp
H 35.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Brutalist Lamps by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of incredible brass sculptural table lamps on black metal bases. Brutalist lamps manufactured
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mid-Century Modern aluminum floor lamp with frosted glass shade by Laurel Lamp Co.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Original Jugendstil Table Lamps Early 20th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Opulent decorated pair of table lamps in the form of a lyra Suitable for US.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Used Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of "Tulip" Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of 1970s table lamps were created by the Laurel Lighting Comapany and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Original Laurel Mushroom Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original vintage Laurel mushroom lamp, U.S.A.. Gorgeous dijon yellow painted painted base with a
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Modeline-Style “Cobra” Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
we’ve recolored them. The lamp works wonderfully though and reads quite well in any room
Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Wood

Modeline-Style “Cobra” Lamp
Modeline-Style “Cobra” Lamp
H 60.75 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Mid Century Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century floor lamp having two exaggerated arms, each with a shaded light at the top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Floor Lamp
Mid Century Floor Lamp
H 65 in W 29 in D 12.5 in
1970s Striking Modern Telescopic Floor Lamp Pair Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Pair of tall modern Laurel floor lamps in brushed nickel manufactured by Laurel Lamp Co USA
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Nickel

New Lamp "Skyline" Light
By New Lamp
Located in Dronten, NL
Large architectural table or floor lamp, attributed to New Lamp, manufactured in Italy in the 1970s
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Sheet Metal

New Lamp "Skyline" Light
New Lamp "Skyline" Light
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
60s 70s Swisslamps Lamp Light Floor Lamp Metal Space Age
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Swisslamps lamp light floor lamp metal space age Object: floor lamp Manufacturer
Category

1970s European Used Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Early Mid century Rembrandt torchiere table lamp. Hollywood Regency style brass ring with switch
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
H 23 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and dynamic pair of Mid-Century Modern lamps were designed by Harold Weiss and
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. C1965
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant table lamps by the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark NJ. Sculptural Milk
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Paint, Milk Glass

Haloprofil 8008 floor lamp by Viktor Frauenknecht for Swiss Lamps International
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in PARIS, FR
This floor lamp was designed by architect Viktor Frauenknecht for Swiss Lamps International
Category

1970s European Industrial Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand-cut crystal glass Suitable for US.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Used Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
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H 20.87 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and dynamic pair of Mid-Century Modern lamps were designed by Harold Weiss and
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury brushed steel TOTEM form lamps. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA.
Category

20th Century American Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Steel

Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
H 33.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Pair of Lucite and Brass Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Lucite and brass lamps by Laurel. There is a minor imperfection on top of one of the bases
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swiss Lamps Gold Plated Brass Vintage Modernist 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage European, Swiss made dimmable 'Haloprofil' floor lamp designed by
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Laurel Lamp Co. American Beige Ceramic Dimpled Cylinder Column Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American ceramic table lamp in cylindrical column form features a stepped dome top
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Classic Laurel Mushroom Lamp. This iconic table lamp never goes out of style and will look great in
Category

1960s American Used Lamps

Materials

Metal

MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Basel, BS
These beautiful, rare, and highly sought after Laurel lamps are Incredible. The texture is
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Brass

Windermere Lotus Arts Chinoiserie Orange Ceramic Mantel Vase Urn lamp 30"
By Windermere Lamps 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Windermere Lotus Arts Chinoiserie burnt orange ceramic mantel urn / vase table lamp
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Used Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century lamp by Rembrandt Light Company Uniquely sculptural lamp in composite and brass
Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Bakelite

Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
H 22.5 in W 32 in D 8.5 in
3 Light Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
laurel lamp co large frosted glass Teardrop style MCM table lamp This vintage MCM lamp is a rare find
Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Lamps

Materials

Glass

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Used Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all used lamps available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco used lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used lamps over the years, but those made by Stilnovo, Laurel Lamp Company and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,107, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $9,000,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Used Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of 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 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
    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 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
    To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.

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