Pretty antique Victorian oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pretty antique Victorian oil lamp, having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a bulbous shaped flume above a single brass burner and a pretty porcelain reservoir decorated with...
Porcelain, Glass
Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp, having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a cranberry glass shade with a glass chimney above a hand painted glass reservoir paint...
Brass
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original pink glass shade with a wavy shaped top and glass chimney with a double brass burner, lovely cut glass reservoir su...
Brass
Anitique Spiral Corinthian Pillar Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Ruby Glass
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning Victorian, spiral Corinthian pillar oil lamp with ruby glass shade I have a suite of seven Victorian oil lamps, all the others are listed u...
Brass
Anitique Onyx Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Pearl Glass Finish Oil Dome
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning Victorian, Onyx base oil lamp with period pearl finish oil reservoir I have a suite of seven Victorian oil lamps, all the others are liste...
Brass
Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a single brass burner and a cranberry glass reservoir, supported by a cast metal or...
Brass, Iron
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian oi lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality large antique Victorian oil lamp having a quality brass oil lamp with a pretty pink shade with a wavy shaped edge above a double brass burner, a vaseline yellow gla...
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp with Cranberry Glass Font and Corinthian Column
Located in Suffolk, GB
An antique Victorian brass oil lamp with cranberry glass font, raised on a finely cast Corinthian column with fluted stem and stepped square base.
Brass
Victorian Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Mid-20th Century, 35" Tall
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Lovely Glass and Brass Table Lamp A beautiful lamp it is designed to look like a Victorian oil lamp with a etched glass reservoir it is set on a tall brass base, and has a large re...
Brass
Silver plated Graduated & Fluted Corinthian column “presentation” lamp.
Located in London, GB
Good quality silver plated graduated and fluted corinthian column lamp. Converted a Victorian oil lamp on a stepped and gadrooned base having a tapering column topped with a corinth...
Silver Plate
Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp with Figural Base on Marble Plinth - converted to electric - 12"diam x 24"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as pr...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Victorian Quality Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb antique Victorian brass oil lamp of elegant tall proportions richly detailed and beautifully preserved.
Brass
French Victorian Porcelain Cherub Oil Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian porcelain oil lamp with triple cupid base and decorated globe with chimney
Porcelain
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 glass shade with a single burner stood on a square stepped brass base.
Brass
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 etched glass shade with a single burner stood on a round reeded brass base.
Brass
Pretty antique Victorian quality brass oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pretty antique Victorian quality brass oil lamp having a quality brass oil lamp with a etched glass circular shade above a double brass burner, with a pink glass reservoir decorated ...
Brass
Pair of French Victorian Pink Sevres Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian pink and white Sevres porcelain oil lamps with bronze trim (Missing shades) (PRICED AS Pair).
Porcelain
Victorian Ceramic Oil Lamps, Electrified Brass Base, 1860
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian ceramic oil lamps decorated with Lilly of the valley.
Cherry
Late Victorian Silver Plated Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late Victorian Silver Plated Brass Oil Lamp having Cranberry Glass Resevoir with Classical Anthemion, Acanthus Leaf and Lion Paw Decorations - 32.5"h x 9"w (8" at the base)
Silver Plate, Brass
Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp, having a cranberry tinted acid etched glass shade above a brass burner, with a moulded glass basket of fruit font in beautiful...
Brass
Unusual Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Porcelain Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual outstanding quality large antique Victorian porcelain oil lamp having the original pretty engraved glass shade and chimney, double brass burner, glass font supported by an ...
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of antique Victorian column brass oil lamps made in Belgium. Comes with a glass shade.The designer lamp is made in a classic style, the body-capacity of the lamp is made of be...
Brass
Pair of French Victorian Celadon and Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian celadon and white porcelain oil lamps with etched glass shade and bronze base (PRICED AS Pair).
Bronze
Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper & brass oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper and brass oil lamp, having a quality antique oil lamp having a glass chimney and etched glass globe above a double brass burner and a Krali...
Brass, Copper
Antique Victorian French Black Porcelain Bronze Ormolu Oil Lamp Table Lamps Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian French Black Porcelain Bronze Ormolu "Oil Lamp" Table Lamps - a Pair.
Bronze
Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham
By Joseph Hinks & Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham of Neoclassical Corinthian Form with Green Glass Reservoir, and Original Shade with 4 Avian scenes - fully operational as parafin oil ...
Brass
Antique French Victorian Porcelain German Oil Lamp Convert Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain White and Blue Tall German Oil Lamp Converted Table Lamps with Brass Mounts - a Pair.
Brass
Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp having the original pink glass shade with a wavy shaped top and glass chimney with a double brass burner, lovely cranbe...
Brass
$93Sale Price|40% Off
Victorian Frosted Wheel Cut Glass Oil Lamp Fluted Hurricane Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage western-style white frosted glass oil lamp Hurricane Shade has a smooth, curved design, wheel cut accents with a softly diffused finish. It tapers toward the fitter open...
Glass
STUNNiNG PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BRASS & GLASS OIL LAMPS CONVERTED TABLE LAMPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Victorian circa 1880-1900 hand hammered copper with period glass shades Oil l...
Brass
$2,657Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Brass With Circular Milk Glass Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Reading, Berkshire
In the Manner of Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Brass & Milk Glass Circular Pendant Hanging Oil Lamp With Tudor Rose Detailing & Decorative Suspension Chains This light c...
Brass
Victorian brass oil lamp with a cranberry glass shade, 1910
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This is a handsome antique brass oil lamp fitted with a striking cranberry glass shade, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of late 19th to early 20th century lighting.
Brass, Metal
Antique Victorian Banquet Oil Lamp, Hand Painted Floral Base, 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique late 19th century American “New Juno” Victorian banquet oil lamp having an outstanding hand painted and beautifully bulbous paneled shaped floral base, gilded cast iron fi...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Victorian Duplex Etched Glass Tulip Shade Oil Lamp With Brass Column
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Antique Victorian Duplex Etched Glass Tulip Shade Oil Lamp With Brass Column Here we have an English Antique Victorian (1837-1901) Duplex Clear Etched Glass Tulip Shade Oil Lamp Wit...
Brass
$93Sale Price|40% Off
Victorian Frosted Wheel Cut Floral Glass Oil Lamp Hurricane Fluted Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage western-style white frosted glass oil lamp Hurricane Shade with wheel cut floral pattern has a smooth, curved design with a softly diffused finish. It tapers toward the ...
Glass
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 Victorian brass oil lamp, with a glass chimney and globe supported on a brass fluted sh...
Brass
Victorian Duplex Oil Lamp, Hand-Painted Porcelain, Brass Base, c. 1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian Duplex oil lamp with porcelain hand-painted reservoir on brass base; later adapted to electricity.
Porcelain, Parchment Paper
$57Sale Price|40% Off
Victorian Wheel Cut Frosted Glass Floral Oil Lamp Fluted Hurricane Shade CHIPPED
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage western-style white frosted glass oil lamp Hurricane Shade has a smooth, curved design with a softly diffused finish. It tapers toward the fitter opening, making it idea...
Glass
$1,090Sale Price|39% Off
Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Style Oil Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Miami, FL
Original hand painted glass shade with very elegant design on both sides. This Victorian era Bradley & Hubbard oil lamp would look wonderful in a living room, parlor, bedroom or...
Brass, Iron
French Large Victorian Gilt Bronze Blown Glass Library Oil Lamp, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Superb large Victorian style gilt bronze library oil lamp converted to electric, France 1870-1879.
Bronze
VICTORIAN OPALINE GLASS OIL LAMP BASE WITH LOVELY WHITE GLASS & ORiGINAL FITTING
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Opaline glass oil lamp base A good looking and decorative piece, it is sold exact...
Glass
Pair of Victorian Solid Cast Bronze Figural Cherub Oil Lamp Bases Holding Snakes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This matched pair of solid cast bronze figural cherub oil lamp bases are unmarked, but presumed to be made in the United States during the Victorian period.
Bronze
Victorian Hand Painted Ceramic Oil Lamps with Chain Swags & Lion Masks, C.1850
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine pair of Victorian hand painted and gilded ceramic oil lamps - each featuring upper and lower floral bands - the top band separated by three gilded lion head masks with original ...
Metal, Enamel
American Victorian Ribbed Milk Glass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ribbed milk glass (oil) table lamp comprised of a shaped glass base with threaded brass hardware and a clear glass hurricane shade beneath a larger ribbed milk gla...
Glass
Very Fine Pair of Mid-Victorian Parcel Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, by Hinks
By James Hinks & Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine pair of mid-Victorian parcel gilt bronze oil lamps, by Hinks, each modelled as a bearded warrior dressed in the style of a Saxon king with a crowned helmet, broadsword an...
Bronze
19th Century American Victorian Ribbed Milk Glass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ribbed milk glass (oil) table lamp comprised of a shaped glass base with threaded brass hardware and a clear glass hurricane shade beneath a larger ribbed milk gla...
Brass
Late 19thC Brass Oil Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC Brass Oil Table Lamp, the base adorned with three Roman soldiers on a mahogany base - converted to electric - 14" diam x 28"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks b...
Brass
$245Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Aladdin Mantle Lamp Co Brass Converted Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp 20"
By Aladdin Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Mantle Lamp company Aladdin brass oil lamp with hurricane and matte milk glass shade with ruffled top. Converted to electric with push button switch. Dimensions: ...
Brass
Antique Style Oil Lamp, Brass Table Lamp, This is a super looking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Style Oil Lamp, Brass Table Lamp, This is a super looking piece, it has been copied from the design of an old oil lamp with an oil reservoir with glass chimney and brass sha...
Brass
$2,548Sale Price|20% Off
Frosted Clear Cut Crystal Banquet Oil Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a clear/frosted cut crystal banquet oil lamp. It consists of a crystal lamp chimney, etched with flowers branches crystal ball shade joined to a brass burner with frosted crysta...
Crystal
Late 19thC Brass Oil Lamp with Corinthian Column
By Baxendale and Co.
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC Brass Oil Lamp with Corinthian Column - on stepped square pedestal base - converted to electric - Baxendale & Co, Manchester founded 1863 - 18"diam x 35"h - - all lights ...
Brass
Bradley and Hubbard Oil Lamp with Amazing Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very showy Bradley and Hubbard oil table lamp. The shade has so much going on and is the best we've seen. It has been wired and now uses a standard E 26 bulb. It still has...
Brass
$557Sale Price|29% Off
Large Antique Heiberg Porcelain Oil/Electric Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large antique Heiberg oil/electric table lamp from the 1800s in white porcelain and with brass fittings. Still has its original Bakelite lamp holder with a built in on/off switch all...
Porcelain
$560Sale Price|29% Off
Large Antique Heiberg Ceramic Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in ceramic and with cast brass fittings and collar with floral patterns. Original brass lamp shade holder. La...
Brass
$477Sale Price|40% Off
Large Antique Heiberg Ceramic Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in ceramic and with brass fittings. Beautiful gold pin striping to the ceramic which I have never seen before...
Brass
$3,914 / set
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, with embossed leaf decoration and satyr mask handles, supported on scrolled feet. ...
Bronze, Ormolu
1904 Antique Manning Bowman Patinated Copper Brass Oil Lamp
By Manning Bowman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Patinated Copper Brass Oil Burner Lamp Coffee Percolator Base, Chafing Dish Warmer, Copper Brass Fuel Lamp 3.75 x 4.5 x 3 H Manning Bowman & Co. Copper Oil Burner #1796...
Brass, Copper
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Enriching rooms with layers of visual interest is key to the New York– and Toronto-based decorator’s signature style.