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1870s Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s bronze oil lamp. Great finial with face.
Category
1870s Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French porcelain oil lamp converted to electric.
Measurements:
Height of body
Category
1920s French Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pottery Oil Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage mid century modern pottery oil lamp. Features a long fresh wick with a glass top
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Glass
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 Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Glass
Nickel Alladin Oil Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Alladin nickel oil lamp. For use with oil. Octagonal white glass shade, by Alladin. With original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Nickel
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 Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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 Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass, Silver
French Victorian Porcelain Cherub Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian porcelain oil lamp with triple cupid base and decorated globe with chimney
Category
19th Century French Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
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 Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original etched glass shade and glass chimney, double
Category
19th Century European Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Electrified Bronze Empire Oil Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Bronze empire oil lamp has professionally rewired with double pull chain socket and fitted with
Category
19th Century French Empire Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bohemian overlay oil lamp.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Bohemian overlay glass, ormolu mounted oil lamp, circa 1860
Category
19th Century Czech Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Glass
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 Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England
Located in Praha, CZ
Victorian oil lamp with milk glass.
Fully working, with 2 burner.
Base is from iron metal
Category
1860s English Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Opaline Globe Oil Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
opaline oil lamps. The intricately crafted glass globes are simply radiant atop bases of beautifully
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19th Century French Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Late 19th Century Miller “The Boudoir” Oil Lamp
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Canton, MA
Brass oil lamp with adjustable arm. Shade ring is attached to the arm. Made in the US around 1880
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
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 Used Oil Lamps
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
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Electrefied Bronze Floor Oil Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful 19th century bronze oil lamp that has been electrified with three pull chain light and
Category
19th Century French Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Marshville, NC
infinite wishes!
This is an amazing oil lamp from the 1700's with all original pieces. We have updated it
Category
18th Century Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Glass
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration
--Early 19th century
--Original
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Early 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Silver
Ornate Brass and Ormolu Oil Lamp
Located in Pewsey, GB
An Ornate Brass and Ormulu Oil Lamp with original reservoir. It has central masks on the square
Category
1880s French Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
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 Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century American Brilliant Cut Crystal Oil Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Monumental 19th century brilliant cut crystal oil lamp-electrified from top.
Category
20th Century American Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Crystal
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
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Celedon Porcelain 19th Century Oil Lamps
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Caledon porcelain 19th century oil lamps on brass bases {electrified}.
Category
19th Century American Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Celadon Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
bronze bases and oil lamp fitting. Now electrified featuring new wiring with Edison sockets, max 100 watt
Category
1880s French Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
Falk Stadelmann & Co Ltd, Late19thC Oil Lamp
By Falk Stadelmann
Located in Altrincham, GB
Falk Stadelmann & Co Ltd, Late19thC Oil Lamp of Large Proportions, the dimpled cranberry glass
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1880s English Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Crystal
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
Category
19th Century English Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Victorian Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian celadon porcelain oil lamps with gilt metal mounts supporting a frosted
Category
19th Century French Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp of typical form with ornate pierced tripod base with depictions
Category
Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1880s English Neoclassical Revival Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1850s French French Provincial Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
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. Good condition
Category
19th Century French Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Glass
Important Bronze Oil Lamp - XIXth Century - Napoleon III
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Important old oil lamp in bronze of quality, nicely carved and gilded.
Its foot is of circular form
Category
19th Century European Napoleon III Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Cast Brass Two Burner Oil Lamp, 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass two burner Lucerne oil lamp with hanging wick implements and fitted with its original
Category
19th Century Italian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
By Joseph Hinks & Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian brass extending standard oil lamp, with central adjustable column flanked by three
Category
1870s English Neoclassical Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Category
Late 19th Century Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Victorian Pink Sevres Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian pink and white Sevres porcelain oil lamps with bronze trim (Missing shades
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Kerosene Lamp Oil Lamp Pink and White Blown Spatter Glass Table Lamp
By Charles Schneider, Kralik Glassworks, Loetz Glass
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Arts and Craft Oil Lamp Art Nouveau Kerosene Lamp .
Design: In the manner of Kralik, Loetz
Category
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of French Victorian Celadon and Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian celadon and white porcelain oil lamps with etched glass shade and bronze
Category
19th Century French Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Victorian Ceramic Oil Lamps Electrified
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian ceramic oil lamps decorated with Lilly of the valley.
A beautiful pair of
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Cherry
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 Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Bayeux Oil Lamps with Bronze Mounts
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Bayeux oil lamps with bronze mounts.
A pair of antique French oil lamps in hand painted
Category
19th Century French Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian brass Corinthian column oil lamp having a very pleasing stepped
Category
1860s English Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Oxidized and Dore Bronze Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
19th century dark brown, glit bronze oil lamp that has been professionally electrified and fitted
Category
19th Century French Empire Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and early stoneware oil lamp base incised with butterflies by Robert Wallace Martin for the
Category
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp, Spiral Extendable Column with acanthus mounts
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960’s Bronze and Stone Oil Lamp
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1960’s oil lamp is a beautiful addition to any collection or home decor.
rafted with
Category
1960s Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Bradley and Hubbard Oil Lamp with White Shade
Located in Canton, MA
Bradley and Hubbard oil Lamp. Mixed metals, with a delightful bearded face. Electrified, white
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Chinoiserie Bronzed Metal Electrified Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Of Chinoiserie Bronzed Metal Electrified Oil Lamps, Having Gilt Bronze Mounts, And Bottle Form
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Small Brass "lucerne" Oil Lamp
Located in Delft, NL
An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne" oil lamp
An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne
Category
Early 19th Century European Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Milk Glass Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th Century American whale oil lamp.
Colorless spherical EAPG glass font, high-lead opalescent
Category
1870s American Late Victorian Used Oil Lamps
Materials
Brass
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There is a range of used oil lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used oil lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are all kinds of used oil lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern used oil lamps are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used oil lamps over the years, but those made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ilse D. Ammonsen and Freddie Andersen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $180,000 highest priced.
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- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use vinegar and oil cruets, fill one with your preferred salad oil and one with your preferred salad vinegar. Then drizzle onto salads or other foods to taste. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique vinegar and oil cruets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What lamps do artists use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Artists 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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, 2022A 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, 2022A 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
- Did Marc Chagall use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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