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Used Tanning Lamps

German Medical or Tanning Lamp, Wood and Bakelite, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
German medical or tanning lamp. Transport handle and external thermometer. Three settings of
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1940s German Art Deco Used Tanning Lamps

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Wood, Porcelain, Bakelite

Pair of 1940's Westinghouse Mid-Century Self Tanning Lamp
By Westinghouse
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage pair of Westinghouse 'Select-O-Ray' floor lamps is a true nostalgic wonder. In 100
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1950s Used Tanning Lamps

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Steel

1980's Infra Lamp/Table Lamp 'with an Original Box'
Located in Brno, CZ
for warming up or self-tanning but can changed into a normal tamp lamp by simply replacing the infra
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1980s Czech Space Age Used Tanning Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Ultraviolet and Infrared Rays Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
rare original table lamp from the 60s with ultraviolet and infrared rays, among the first used for
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1960s Italian Used Tanning Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Stunning Hand Carved Antique Floor Lamp on Tripod Claw Feet with Leather Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s fruitwood floor lamp with detailed carvings. This antique and finely carved floor lamp
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Used Tanning Lamps

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Leather, Wood

Impressive and all Hand-Carved Griffin Sculptures in a Gothic Style Floor Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
floor lamp. The shade is made of rawhide. It is a hide/animal skin that has not been exposed to tanning
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Used Tanning Lamps

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Hide, Wood

Early 1900's Neo Classical & Figural Bronze Floor Lamp w. Mercury and Nude Girls
Located in Lisse, NL
lamp are made of rawhide. It is a hide/animal skin that has not been exposed to tanning which is why it
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Used Tanning Lamps

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Bronze

Arts & Crafts Early 1900 Wrought Iron Flush Mount, Pendant or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and handcrafted Arts and Crafts ceiling lamp. This spherical and manly ceiling lamp is
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Used Tanning Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Good Looking Spherical or Round, Home Design 1930s Single Light Leather Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
through the natural hide make this pendant a real joy to watch. The shade of this lamp is made of rawhide
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Rustic Used Tanning Lamps

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Wrought Iron

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Unique Pair of Large Cast Metal Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unique newly wired pair of large cast metal vessels with lamp application. The hardware is brushed Nickel and comprises dual, individually controlled sockets. The vessel height is 18...
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1980s Spanish Used Tanning Lamps

Nomon Oj Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
By Nomon, José María Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall clock tends to resemble its owner. Its design, color and resolution, the style of the one who placed it in that precise place and that's why the frequent alternatives are so v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Used Tanning Lamps

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Polystyrene

Used Nomon Oj Wall Clock  By Jose Maria Reina
Nomon Oj Wall Clock  By Jose Maria Reina
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.9 in
Vintage Mole-Richardson Type 2351 Midget Solarspot Spot Stage Light Floor Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage type 2351 Midget Solarspot stage light by Mole-Richardson of Hollywood, CA. This fantastic light is in 90% original condition with some light polishing to accentuate the bro...
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1960s American Industrial Used Tanning Lamps

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Bronze, Steel, Aluminum

Mushroom Style Table Lamp, Unknown Artist, Brass and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The mushroom lamp is generally credited to the Murano glass-making tradition in the late 1200s. At the beginning of the 1950s and 1960s, pastel-colored Murano glass mushroom lamps be...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Tanning Lamps

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Brass, Metal

German 1935 Bauhaus Art Deco Bartender Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box
By Bauhaus
Located in Miami, FL
Barman mechanical cigarette dispenser box. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This is a rare barman mecha...
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1930s German Art Deco Used Tanning Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Rare Midcentury Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A rare collectible vintage lounge Copacabana chair by iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot composed of curved tubular steel legs and structure. This particular edition is distingui...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Tanning Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Grey East German Wall Clock from Weimar Electric, 1970s
By Weimar Electronic
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial wall clock produced by Weimar Electric in former East Germany during the 1970s. It features a grey iron frame, a metal dial, an aluminium hands and a curved clear ...
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1970s German Industrial Used Tanning Lamps

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Chrome, Iron

Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful little lamp can be used as a desk lamp by just adjusting the lower knuckle to the highest point, which we did for our measurement, or you can lower it with that same ...
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1920s American Edwardian Used Tanning Lamps

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Metal

Zenith 1939 Art Deco model 12S370 Streamline 12 Tube Bluetooth Restored
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a 1939 Zenith 12 tube model 12S370, commonly called by collectors “Big Bertha,” one of Zenith’s most famous and collectible years. It is sporting the fabulous “Robot Shutter ...
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1930s American Art Deco Used Tanning Lamps

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Glass, Bakelite, Wood

Vintage Blue Grundig Advertising Wall Clock, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage wall clock made during the 1970s in West Germany. It features a plastic body and an aluminium hands.The piece has a battery-powered clockwork and requires only one AA battery...
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1970s German Industrial Used Tanning Lamps

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Aluminum

Rare Coffee Table in Set with Saporiti White Polyester Material, circa 1970
By Saporiti
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Tanning Lamps

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Polyester

1960's Vintage Metamec Electric Clock, Design Clock Metamec, Made in England
By Metamec
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful electric clock. Runs like ... clockwork. This clock is a must have for everybody who loves a nice design item. In kitchen, office, livingroom, bar, restaurant, shop. Feels ...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Tanning Lamps

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Steel

Set of Two Brass Globe Ash Tray & Cigarette Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish two piece set of brass, globe-form ash tray and cigarette holders date to the Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, which...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Tanning Lamps

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Copper, Aluminum, Brass

Scandinavian Mid Century Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Modernist ceiling light in brass with decorated shade in blown glass. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1950s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage conditio...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Used Tanning Lamps

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Brass

20th Century Vintage Table Lamp with Cast Metal Base with Distressed Gold Paint
Located in Miami, FL
A decorative vintage table lamp with cast metal base washed in gold paint and with cream-colored linen shade. Measures: Overall 20" wide x 42 1/2" high Base 9" wide Shade measures: 2...
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Late 20th Century American Used Tanning Lamps

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Metal

Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock
By Paul Frankl, Warren Telechron Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Telechron Electric Skyscraper Bakelite Table Clock. Working alarm with many of the styling of Paul Frankl's Famous metal Table Clock. This clock was often said to be designed by Fr...
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1930s American Art Deco Used Tanning Lamps

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Bakelite

Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock
Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock
H 7.75 in W 6 in D 3.75 in

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Vintage Hermes carre twill silk scarf. Armor, Knight motif lamp design.
By Hermès
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
, blue, light blue, and gold with motifs such as armor, knight shape lamp design. Perfect piece for
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1990s French Used Tanning Lamps

Sun Kraft Machine Age Desk Table Lamp with Timer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Sun Kraft Machine Age tanning lamp with timer that has been converted into a desk lamp. USA
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1930s American Art Deco Used Tanning Lamps

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau Sollux, circa 1930
By Hanau
Located in Praha, CZ
invented the mercury-vapour lamp, which subsequently led to the development of the tanning lamp.) The lamp
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1930s German Bauhaus Used Tanning Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau Sollux, circa 1930
Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau Sollux, circa 1930
H 21.66 in W 8.67 in D 16.54 in
Adjustable Industrial Floor Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Adjusts in every way, originally a tanning or heat lamp. Chrome finish and completely functional
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Mid-20th Century Used Tanning Lamps

Adjustable Industrial Floor Lamp
Adjustable Industrial Floor Lamp
H 65 in W 17.765 in D 17.75 in
Desert Air Maker Industrial Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This desert air maker Industrial lamp features a heat tanning light which has been converted into a
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1930s American Machine Age Used Tanning Lamps

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Steel, Tin

Desert Air Maker Industrial Lamp
Desert Air Maker Industrial Lamp
H 54 in W 19 in D 24 in
Architectural Mid Century Sun Lamp Bikini by Hanovia
By HANOVIA BIKINI
Located in New York, NY
the lamps is working, I do not advise use as a tanning light. Hood shade tilts to direct light (hood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Tanning Lamps

Amazing Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Winged and Flying Dragon Floor Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Artistic wrought iron masterpiece. This hand-forged floor lamp was made circa 1920. Over the years
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Used Tanning Lamps

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Art Deco General Electric Medical Sun Floorlamp, c.1930
By General Electric
Located in San Francisco, CA
produce artificial sun light for tanning. Converted to a standard floor lamp. The metal shade is a
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Early 20th Century Industrial Used Tanning Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Early 1900s Antique Wrought Iron Square Shape Pendant Light with Real Hide Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
create the beautiful pattern. The dried animal hide gives this lamp it's warm and rustic look and the
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Used Tanning Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Good Looking Home Design Leather, Fringes, Wood and Rope Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
through the natural hide make this pendant a real joy to watch. The shade of this lamp is made of rawhide
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Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Used Tanning Lamps

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Leather, Rope, Wood

Good Looking Spherical or Round Home Design Leather Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
hide make this pendant a real joy to watch. The shade of this lamp is made of rawhide, an animal skin
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Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Used Tanning Lamps

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Leather

Good Looking / Practical Size Home Design Leather Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
. The shade of the lamp are made of rawhide. It is a hide/animal skin that has not been exposed to
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Used Tanning Lamps

Materials

Leather

Thunderdome Tan Lighting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Post-apocalyptic “U” tanning light steel apparatus rows of bulbs up and down the rib cage structure
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1940s American Used Tanning Lamps

Thunderdome Tan Lighting
Thunderdome Tan Lighting
H 15 in W 38 in D 26.5 in
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Used Tanning Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used tanning lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and iron, all used tanning lamps available were constructed with great care. Used tanning lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used tanning lamps bearing Arts and Crafts or industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. General Electric and Westinghouse each produced beautiful used tanning lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Tanning Lamps?

Prices for used tanning lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used tanning lamps begin at $238 and can go as high as $4,290, while the average can fetch as much as $1,558.

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 Tanning Lamps
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.

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