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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze & Painted Glass Oil Lamp Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze & Painted Glass Oil Lamp Early 20thC Good condition overall, as seen
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze & Painted Glass Oil Lamp Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze & Painted Glass Oil Lamp Early 20thC Good condition overall, as seen
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

English brass and blue opaline glass oil lamp, c. 1850
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Stunning blue opaline glass oil lamp mounted on a brass base and fitted with a slice cut clear
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Opaline Glass

Hand Blown Art Glass Oil Lamp in the Style of Loetz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing luster glass oil lamp, Germany, circa 1970s. Lamp is in very good condition with no
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Glass Oil Lamp on Marble Column with a Stepped Brass Base
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Glass Oil Lamp on Marble Column with a Stepped Brass Base A pretty Glass lamp set on a marble and
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Marble

Ceramic, Bronze and Glass Oil Lamp, Italy, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Ceramic, bronze and glass oil lamp, Italy, 1930s. It has always belonged to my family and was
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Vintage 1930s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

VICTORIAN OPALINE GLASS OIL LAMP BASE WITH LOVELY WHITE GLASS & ORiGINAL FITTING
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Opaline glass oil lamp base A good looking and decorative piece, it is sold exactly as you see, there
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

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Glass

Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp on Decorative Iron Base
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cranberry glass oil lamp on decorative iron base A beautiful glass iron lamp set on an Iron base
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Napoleon III Style Pair French Hand Painted Opaline Glass Oil Lamps
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of hand-painted white opaline glass table lamps; originally these lamps were oil lamps, the mechanism
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

STUNNiNG PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BRASS & GLASS OIL LAMPS CONVERTED TABLE LAMPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Victorian circa 1880-1900 hand hammered copper with period glass shades Oil lamps that have been
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

Henning Koppel Vintage Brass & Opaline Glass Oil Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Henning Koppel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
series Petronella oil lamp is made from solid brass and has an opaline glass shade and its original clear
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Opaline Glass Oil Lamps, Depicting Napoleon and Josephine, 1890
Located in Vienna, Austria
These French antique oil lamps are fitted with solid brass bases. Resting on the base are blue
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Single Antique French Art Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 French art glass oil lamp converted to electric with bronze detailing. Measurements
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Antique Early 1900s French Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Antique French Pale Blue Optic Glass And Brass Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French pale blue optic glass oil lamp from the Belle Epoch era, 1890s. Absolutely
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian Chandelier Opaline White Glass Oil Lamp Ornate Gilt Bronze c1930
Located in Coimbra, PT
cased glass and chiselled gilt bronze/ brass. Measures: Diameter 36 in / 90 cm Height 40 in / 100 cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Hand Painted Pink Porcelain Gilt Brass Engraved Glass Oil Lamp Chandelier
By Castel Limoges
Located in Coimbra, PT
arrangements, solid gilt brass and etched glass 5-light oil lamp chandelier. A pair available. Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

Pair 19th Century Egyptian Revival Bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) French empire style gilt bronze and glass oil lamps from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th century American Twisted Cranberry Glass Column Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
This unusually tall antique American glass oil lamp features a tall ruby colored twisted rope
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Antique 1840s American Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Fostoria Etched Satin Glass GWTW Parlor Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Victorian Art Nouveau Fostoria converted Gone with the Wind parlor oil lamp. Pierced
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass

Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, Bohemian, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century opalescent glass oil lamp with an illuminating globe shade, Bohemia, circa 1885
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Antique Late 19th Century European Globes

Materials

Glass

Antique Milk Glass Converted Oil Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a wonderful and rare converted oil lamp in milk glass in very good condition in the British
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Milk Glass

Parisian Porcelain Oil Lamp with Glass Chimney
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming antique bronze and Porcelain de Paris oil lamp with its original cylindrical glass
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Stiffel Brass & Glass Oil Reservoir Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage oil-lamp style table lamp with fluted brass column base. Substantial bulbous oil reservoir
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Stiffel Brass & Glass Oil Reservoir Table Lamps
By Vincenzio Vangelisti
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of oil-lamp style table lamps with fluted brass columns on stepped plinth bases with push
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Anitique Onyx Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Pearl Glass Finish Oil Dome
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
including one pair The lamp has a rare Onyx base with pearl finish glass oil reservoir, the shade is the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in white opaline glass and
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Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

Large Antique Heiberg Opaline Glass Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large impressive beautiful antique Heiberg oil table lamp from the 1800s in white opaline glass and
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Antique 1850s Danish Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

19th Century French Blue Opaline Glass Oil Lantern, Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue opaline glass oil lantern, lamp was the decorative way to light up your
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Empire Style Metal Opaline Noire Glass Electrical Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Empire style tall large oil lamp that was converted to an electrical one. It consists of
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Antique French Art Nouveau Cut Glass And Silvered Spelter Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning Antique 19th century French Art Nouveau tall oil lamp having a thumb print cut glass
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Antique 1870s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass, Spelter

Mid-Century Danish Wrought Iron and Glass Oil Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Wrought Iron and Glass Oil Table Lamp, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Accent Amber Glass Bell Shade and Brass Oil Lamp Style
By Quezal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lighting piece styled as an oil lamp with a glass shade. This piece is romantic and
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Vintage 1970s American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Decorated Milk Glass with Oil Burner Fitting Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Decorated Milk Glass with Oil Burner Fittings Table Lamps. Measure 6" in width x 6" in
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

Tall Pair of Red Murano Glass and Brass Oil Lamp Style Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
oil lamp style, bowl shaped translucent red Murano glass center with round gold inclusions, brass top
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Hand-Painted Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified with Etched Glass Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Hand-painted Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified with Etched Glass Shade Offered for sale is
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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Oil Lamps Opaline Glass Hand Painted Bronze Finishing
Located in Prato, Tuscany
were oil lamps, the mechanism with the wick has been modified in order to electrify them and make them
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Anitique Spiral Corinthian Pillar Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Ruby Glass
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
glass shade I have a suite of seven Victorian oil lamps, all the others are listed under my other
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Style Oil Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Miami, FL
glass shade with very elegant design on both sides. This Victorian era Bradley & Hubbard oil lamp would
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Electrified Bronze and Double Cased Green Glass Lampshade Original Oil Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful antique bronze table or desk lamp that was originally an old oil lamp having double
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Vintage 1920s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Baltic Black Opaline Art Glass with Birds / Feullage Oil Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1870's Baltic Black Opaline Art Glass Oil Table Lamps with Glass Chimney. Detailed love birds
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Antique 1870s French Baltic Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Oil Rubbed Bronze Skyscraper Molded & Frosted Rose Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
. Complemented by oil-rubbed bronze fittings, the lamp achieves a striking balance between the playful geometry
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Murano Oil Spot Encased Glass Floor Lamp Dark Gray Blue Midcentury Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unique Murano glass pulagoso bollinato oil spot glass floor lamp. Dark gray blue glass encased with
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Antique French Empire Converted Cobalt Blue Glass Brass Oil Lamp Urn 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Empire Sevres style oil lamp converted to electric - deep cobalt blue glass vase
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Early 20th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Sinumbra Oil Lamp with Cut Glass Shade
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome urn form sinumbra lamp retains it's original oil reservoir. It features neoclassical
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Antique Mid-19th Century English American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Boudoir Electric Amber Glass Shade and Brass Base Oil Lamps- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Boudoir Style Electric Amber Glass Shade with a Brass Base Oil Lamps - Pair
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Oil Lamp with Original Green Glass Shade
Located in Lincoln, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Oil Lamp with Original Green Glass Shade Elevate your
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Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of French Victorian Oil Floor Lamps in Ornate Gilt Bronze & Opaline Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Magnificent pair of floor lamps in cast and chiseled gilt bronze and patinated brass. Gorgeous base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Palmer & Co. Empire Bronze & Crystal Oil Lamp with Cut Glass Font C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Palmer & Co. Empire Bronze & Crystal Oil Lamp with Cut Glass Font, Electrified, C1840
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Antique Early 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Corinthian Column Reservoir Oil Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful corinthian column oil lamp light. Unique ribbed glass column shaft with lovely corinthian
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Cobalt Blue Glass & Brass Table Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique oil lamps were crafted in France, circa 1870. The "Lampes a Petrole
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 18th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

18th Century Converted Oil Lamp
18th Century Converted Oil Lamp
H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in
Large, Converted English Oil Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique English oil lamp, converted to electrical table lamp. Corinthian fluted column with glass
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Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Silver

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
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp
H 23.23 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Floor Standing Brass Oil Lamp
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A stylish large adjustable antique standing floor brass oil lamp with a milk white glass shade
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Cranberry Brass Oil Lamp
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Large Antique Cranberry Brass Oil Lamp with a cranberry glass shade, cranberry glass font
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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Cranberry Brass Oil Lamp
Large Antique Cranberry Brass Oil Lamp
H 31.11 in W 8.12 in D 8.12 in
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Glass Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of glass oil lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, all glass oil lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 206 antique and vintage glass oil lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Glass oil lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Glass oil lamps made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many glass oil lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Freddie Andersen and AB Markaryd produced popular glass oil lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Glass Oil Lamps?

Prices for glass oil lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, glass oil lamps begin at $175 and can go as high as $38,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.

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 Glass 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 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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a slag glass lamp, study its characteristics. Slag glass is often easy to spot because of its unique swirling pattern and variations in opacity that give it the appearance of marble stone. However, the material is lighter than stone. Certain makers are also known for producing slag glass lamps, such as Bradley & Hubbard, the Miller Lamp Company, the Handel Lamp Company and Tiffany Studios. Researching any maker's marks found on your lamp can help you determine if it was produced by one of these companies or by another maker known for its slag glass lamps. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you make an identification. Explore a diverse assortment of slag glass lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell how old a glass lamp is, first look for markings that can help identify the name of the manufacturer. Many makers placed markings or labels on the bulb’s housing or the bases of the lamps they produced. By using trusted online resources, you can determine when the maker was active and estimate the age of the fixture. Certified appraisers can also be of assistance when trying to date lamps. Shop a range of glass lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    What colored glass lamps are called depends on their design. People usually refer to lamps with stained glass shades as Tiffany lamps or Tiffany-style lamps, after Louis Comfort Tiffany, the best known designer of this style of lamp (even if the fixture is not a product of the iconic Tiffany Studios). Colored glass lamps made by artisans on Murano in Venice are commonly referred to as Murano lamps. Shop a collection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

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