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19th Century French Copper Oil Lamp with Brass Detail and Boussard Patent Label
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French copper oil lamp with brass detail and Boussard patent label
New wiring.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pate-su-pate oil lamps
Located in Houston, TX
pair of French Victorian porcelain pate-su-pate celadon lamps with gilt bronze bases and mounts
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$4,000
Ornate Brass and Ormolu Oil Lamp
Located in Pewsey, GB
An Ornate Brass and Ormulu Oil Lamp with original reservoir. It has central masks on the square
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Mid 19th Century Porcelain Hand-Painted French or English Oil Lamps
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of beautiful oil lamps wired on original gilt finished bases and caps. Pink bands and vines of
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Carcel or Moderator Oil Lamp, Electrified
Located in Austin, TX
Early Carcel Oil lamps. Bernard G. Carcel (1750-1818) designed a lamp to burn thick rape seed oil
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Directoire, Retour d
Egypte Period Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Directoire, Retour d'Egypte period oil lamp in the form of an Egyptian figure. Original
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Table Lamps
Materials
Tôle
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Table Lamps Oil Lamps Franc 1880s
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Oil Lamps ca 1880s
Beautiful antique Old Paris porcelain
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Antique 1880s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Carcel or Moderator Oil Lamps, pair, Electrified
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of early Carcel Oil lamps. Bernard G. Carcel (1750-1818) designed a lamp to burn thick rape
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$7,500 / set
Pair French Tole, Sepia toned Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French 19th c. oil lamps, tole is very unusual Sepia toned painted scenes, now wired as
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Tôle
$5,200 / set
"Pair of Porcelain Oil Lamps Decorated with Cupids
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
Very nice pair of kerosene lamps, mounted on bronze feet, porcelain reservoirs decorated with
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Green Opaline Glass Oil Lamp
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This bright green glass lamp with brass fittings is of a very fine quality. The height to the top
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large 19th Century Red Painted Tôle Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Painted red and decorated with palmettes and urns in gold paint.
With the original crystal oil
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Brass Column Oil Lamp Converted to Electricity
Located in London, GB
base decorated with garland of acanthus leaves and leaf and tongue moulding.
France, circa 1870
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paris Porcelain Lamp, Circa 1870
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Paris Porcelain oil lamp on stand with brass base, Circa 1870
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Superb Matching Pair of Original Antique Glass Oil Peg Lamps with Hunting Theme
Located in Antrim, GB
Superb Matching Pair Of Original Antique Ruby Glass Oil Peg Lamps With Hunting Theme, (Brass
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary 1940s Pair of Stiffel Brass Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of Stiffel 1940s French oil style brass table lamps with ornate details. These
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,500 / set
19th Century Glass Oil Lantern with Opaline Stem
Located in Boston, MA
Glass oil lantern with opaline stem and swirled base.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Candle Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Glass
Rococo Gold Bronze Oil Lamp Chandelier, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century French Rococo mercury bronze oil lamp chandelier originally oil converted to electric
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French and Glass and Gold Gilt Oil Lamp with Dual Candleholders
Located in Birmingham, AL
French gilt oil lamp. One candleholder has an etched glass oil wick cover with a crest and is
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Antique Early 19th Century French Glass
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlestick in the Form of an Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The candlestick is in the form of an oil lamp. The curving handle ends in an eagle's head and the
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Dining Table with French Lamp
By Susan Ryder
Located in London, GB
Original oil painting by British artist Susan Ryder
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2010s Other Art Style Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
French Trench Art First World War Two Carved Brass Shells One Oil Lamp, One Vase
Located in Petaluma, CA
of First World War Trench consists of a brass mortar Shell Oil lamp with a beautiful fluted bottom
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
A Charming Agate Gold Oil Lamp Brooch by Mellerio
Located in London, GB
shade signed Mellerio, Paris, depose and stamped with the French mark for 18k Gold.
The reverse with
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
A pair of cloisonné oil lamps, Barbedienne mounted circa 1880
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pair of fine oriental style cloisonné oil lamps, Barbedienne circa 1880
Both with a Japanese
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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Empire Giltbronze Oil Lamps Attributed to Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Empire gilt bronze oil lamps with patinated ladies, attributed to Claude Galle.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Louis XVI Sèvres, L’etude Et La Philosophie, Oil Lamps
Located in London, Middlesex
A pair of seated, allegorical, Sèvres biscuit figures, each one forming the top of an oil lamp, the
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mounted Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of French Oil Lamps with Turquoise Blue Porcelain Bases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French oil lamps with vase shaped turquoise blue porcelain bases fitted with pierced
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Oil Lamps
Located in Wainscott, NY
Beautifully patinaed pair of antique french oil lamps. The lamp with the handle on the base is 1/2
Category
Antique 19th Century More Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Kosmos Brenner French Oil Lamps on Bronze Gilt Eagle Claws
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in New York, NY
These captivating 19th-century French oil lamps exude an air of majestic elegance. Each lamp stands
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Style French Oil Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
French 19th century style oil lamp, French bronze with gilded accents.
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
French Oil Lamps, Mid 19th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of French electrified oil lamps.
Label on front of Lamp:
Lampiste de la
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique French Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze Oil and Candle Chandelier, with 10 Lights.
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Turn of the Century French Oil Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of oil lamps
glass cylinder flame enclosures
one brass, one copper
Category
Early 20th Century French Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of French Opaline Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French oil lamps on stands, the opaline glass body with original brass oil fittings
Category
Antique 1880s European Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late 19th Century French Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This pair of lamps were converted from French Oil Lamps. The colors are so good.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$950 / set
Pair of French Neo Classic Style Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century French oil lamps of neo classic style with gilt finish. Mounted for
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century White Opaline Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a pair of French oil lamps converted to electric. They have pleated shades.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$695 / set
Cast Iron Etagere Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century French oil lamps mounted for electricity.
Available in our 241 East
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Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps
Blue and White Lamps with Bronze Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century French oil lamps with bronze bases and original fittings.
17.5" height
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
19th Century French Sienna Marble and Bronze Louis XVI Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century originally French Oil Lamp crafted from Sienna Marble & Bronze, now turned into Floor
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Opaline Globe Oil Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
opaline oil lamps. The intricately crafted glass globes are simply radiant atop bases of beautifully
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
$38,850 / set
French Repossee Bronze Oil Electric Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very handsome pair of French bronze oil lamps later converted into electrical lamps. Shades not
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Oil Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
features of this reclaimed oil lamp.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique French Art Nouveau Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite antique French Art Nouveau oil lamp having a stunning hand painted and frosted oil
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique 19th century French Provincial faience oil lamp having a simply beautiful hand-painted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Pewter Electrified Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French late 19th Century pewter oil table lamps, now electrified.
Measurements:
Height of
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
$8,800 / set
Original Pair of French Faience Oil Lamps
Located in Winter Park, FL
Original pair of oil lamps converted into electrical lamp. Faience from the town of Gien in the
Category
French Table Lamps
French Bronze Oil Lamp Converted to Electricity
Located in Montreal, QC
parchment shade.
This French bronze oil lamp oil lamp dates from the middle of the 19th century . In the
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare collection of three handblown glass weaver oil lamps from the south of France, France, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare collection of three handblown glass weaver oil lamps from the south of France, France, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
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Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the south of France, France
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
a:
Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the south of France, France
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
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Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the south of France, France
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Oil Lantern Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Using a combination of finely wrought iron, copper fittings and a brass oil lantern, this torchere
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Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An electrified 19th century Fernch Oil lamp. 21.5" total height. Available at our showroom at 241
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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