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Antique French Brass Nickel-Plated Pigeon Oil Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Crafted in late 19th century France, this nickel-plated brass oil lamp represents a significant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Wired Empire Hanging Oil Lamps, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French bronze hanging oil lamps dates back to the 19th century and suspend from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bright
Colorful French Modernist Signed oil Oriental Lamp Bowl of Fruit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Ambiance a la Lampe Galle"
by Bernard Fouchet (French 1932-2013)
signed lower corner, titled verso
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,628 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Oil Lamps on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze oil lamps on stand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance More Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gold Bronze and Glass Suspension Oil Lamp Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze and White Opaline Glass Suspension Oil Lamp Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Woman Sewing Beside Warm Lamp In Softlit Calm Interior Scene French Oil Painting
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woman Sewing
Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929)
Medium: oil on canvas, unframed
Canvas: 36 x 29
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25
Located in Atlanta, GA
manner, after the form of ancient Roman oil lamps. The central reservoir, cast with a hammered surface
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Pottery Hanging Oil Lamp by Gagneau
By Gagneau Paris
Located in New York, NY
Unique 19th century hanging oil lamp by Gagneau and Company of Paris, with urn form crafted from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Opaline Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Coimbra, PT
Magnificent French hanging oil lamp. This rare piece masterfully combines white opaline glass with
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rare Pair of French Empire Dore Bronze Genie Oil lamps w/ Medusa Masks
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of French Empire Period (Circa 1810) Dore Bronze Genie Oil lamps of finest quality
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Jars
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Amber French Limoges Porcelain Gilt Bronze Victorian Library Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous antique circa 1920 French Victorian Limoges porcelain five-light bulbs chandelier/bronze
Category
Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French 19th Century Victorian Oil Lamp Chandelier Brass Opaline Hanging
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & mot impressive! This antique French victorian style chandelier 19th century.
The
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Gold Bronze
Glass Suspension Oil Lamp Chandelier, Circa 1880
s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite antique French gold bronze & opal white gAlass suspension oil lamp chandelier, Circa 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Set of 8 18th Century French Copper Engravings Prints of Oil Lamps
By Bernard de Montfaucon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. Montfaucon
Bernard de Montfaucon, O.S.B. (French: [d? m?~fok?~]; 13 January 1655 – 21 December 1741) was a
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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large French Victorian Library Hanging Oil Lamp Ruby Red Glass Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique 1950s large French Victorian seven-light hanging oil lamp chandelier with ruby
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Large French Victorian Library Hanging Oil Lamp Ruby Red Glass Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique 1950s large French Victorian seven-light hanging oil lamp chandelier with ruby
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Antique French Brass Sphinx Celadon Glass Converted 9 Arm Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century converted nine arm candle and oil lamp / lantern / chandelier. Made of brass with
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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Blue
Gold Porcelain
Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp
and opaline glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Library Oil Lamp Chandelier Gilt Brass and Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous French Art Deco in Colonial style chandelier, gilt brass, wood and opaline glass shades
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large French Art Nouveau Amber Glass Beaded Fringe Gilt Oil Lamp Chandelier 1930
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous large antique French chandelier in amber opaline cased glass and white straws Art Deco or
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Library Oil Lamp Chandelier Gilt Brass Wood Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous French Art Deco in Colonial style chandelier, gilt brass, wood and opaline glass shades
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Red Pink Porcelain and Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt cast bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Antique Large Oil Lamp - Pewter, No Hallmark - 2Y82
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A charming antique large oil lamp, likely made of pewter, though unmarked. This lamp, with its
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Pewter
$153 Sale Price
70% Off
Empire Inkstand Oil Lamp Acchanthus Palm Leaves Ormulu Bronze Marble
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delightful inkstand in the shape of an ancient oil lamp is of particularily wonderful quality
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Oip Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Important 19th century French Art Nouveau oil torchiere lamp with hand painted floral green glass
Category
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Spelter
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
French Academic Painting MONGINOT Orientalist Still Life Lamp Carpet Books 19th
By Charles Monginot
Located in PARIS, FR
Charles MONGINOT
Brienne-le-Château, 1825 - Dienville, 1900
Oriental Still Life
Oil on canvas on a
Category
19th Century Academic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Grand Tour Greco-Roman Oil Lamp Form Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
the form of a Greek or Roman oil lamp depicting the figure of the Greek god, Helios, with the three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Oil Lamps with Original Baccarat Frosted Glass Shades
Located in CANNES, FR
A pair of antique oil lamps with original Baccarat shades, height 62 cm.
This elegant pair of oil
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Porcelain
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Impressionist Painting Attributed to DUEZ Still life Under the Lamp 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Ernest Ange Duez
Paris, 1843 – Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1896
Under the Lamp
Oil on canvas
56 x 45 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jules Cheret, Original Belle Epoque Poster, Saxoleine, Art Nouveau Oil Lamp 1895
By Jules Chéret
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
advertisement promoting the use of safety oil in the comfort and lighting of the home.
Artist: Jules Chéret
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Posters
Materials
Paper
Boucheron Parcel Gilt Silver Vase and Oil Lamp circa 1880
By Fréderic Boucheron
Located in New York, US
Our important parcel-gilt and patinated silver and glass-mounted vase and matching oil lamp were
Category
Antique 1880s French Greek Revival Vases
Materials
Silver
Heron Tripod Oil Lamp Holder, Grand Tour Object, Bronze, Italy 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Heron Tripod Oil Lamp Holder, Grand Tour Object, Bronze, Italy 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century French Classical Greek Garniture
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Large Neo Classical Gilt Bronze Sculptured Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
original working oil burner and with all 12 candles burning this sculptural and sizable chandelier is fit
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Brass Chenets or Andirons, Magical or Oil Lamp Motif, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of brass chenets or andirons, magical or oil lamp motif, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique Continental Ceramic Pink
Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
identify who it may be and have it posted as 'Unknown'. The inkwell is shaped in either a shell or oil lamp
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Mathurin Moreau which was custom transformed into an oil lamp. The nymph is is holding aloft a flambeau
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Victorian Chandelier Hanging Oil Lamp in Nickel
Opaline Red Glass Shades
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous large antique circa 1940 French Victorian 6-light bulbs chandelier with Opaline red cased
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large Victorian Chandelier Opaline White Glass Oil Lamp Ornate Gilt Bronze c1930
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous monumental antique circa 1940 French Victorian 7-light bulbs chandelier with Opaline green
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A Pair of Early 19th Century French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of early 19th Century French tole sconces. Converted from oil lamps with classical gilt
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Antique 1820s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,200 / set
Pair of neoclassical bronze wall sconces, 1920s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
, and imitating oil lamps. France, 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Oil Lamp with Opaline Glass Converted into Electric Lamp
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French oil lamp with opaline glass and pewter converted into electric lamp. 1890s.
4
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter, Brass
19th Century French Oil Lamp with Glass and Marble Converted into Electric Lamp
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French oil lamp with glass ampoule and marble stem converted into electric lamp, 1890s
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of French oil lamps, converted to electricity.
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair is painted black, with floral decoration, highlighted with gilt and brass fittings. Shades shown for illustrative purpose only, to be sold without shades.
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
18th C French Oil Lamp with tools
Located in Carmel, CA
This four candle oil lamp is French and is brass. The turned column is adjustable for height. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Floral Decorated French Porcelain Oil Lamps, Likely Sevres, circa 1850
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of French oil lamps, circa 1850 with beautiful floral decorations on a white and blue
Category
Antique 1850s French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Early 19th century French oil lamp base converted to electricity. Charming tole painting with a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Tôle
$4,200
French White Opaline oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A white french opaline oil lamp decorated with a beautiful and elegant brass.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Porcelain Oil Lamp with Playing Cards
Located in Boston, MA
French porcelain oil lamp with playing cards. Shade not included.
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Oil Lamp Decorated with Children french antiquity
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
Charming kerosene lamp decorated with children on a black background.
Porcelain tank mounted on a
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Oil Lamps Stamped Bentejac, Bordeaux
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century French brass oil lamps stamped Bentejac, Bordeaux
new wiring.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique French Sevres Pink Porcelain Oil Lamps, ca. 1880
s
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
PAIR OF UNIQUE ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI FLORAL PINK SEVRES PORCELAIN OIL LAMPS IF FINE DETAIL
Category
French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
French Gilt and Patinated Metal Column Oil Lamp, Now Electrified
Located in New York, NY
The circular fluted standard, above a gilt garland and rectangular box socle, terminating gilt acanthus molding on a square base. Labeled: Lampe-Silvant.
Very good antique conditio...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Tôle
Floral Decorated French Porcelain Oil Lamp circa Late 19th Century, Wired
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A pretty floral and bamboo decorated oil lamp recently rewired, etc. It measures 9.5 inches to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Table Oil Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
19th Century oil table lamp. French work. Bronze and steel with polychrome patina and with a pink
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Regency tole oil lamp electrified
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tole oil lamp electrified with transfer design
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Electrified Art Nouveau Oil Lamp
Located in Bronx, NY
Exceptional tall Art Nouveau electrified oil table lamp, this turn of the century lantern is one of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
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French Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of French oil lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct French oil lamps — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. French oil lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. French oil lamps made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. French oil lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gagneau Paris, Bayeux and Bernard de Montfaucon are consistently popular.
How Much are French Oil Lamps?
French oil lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,810, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $38,850.
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 French Oil Lamps
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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