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Pair of Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Oil Lamps, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze and porcelain oil lamps, Napoleon III period.
Pair of 19th century oil lamps
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Empire Gilt and Faux Tortoiseshell Tole Oil Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each domed shade over a columnar standard, raised on a square plinth. Fitted for electricity.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
19th Century Cobaltblue Samson Porcelain Vases Made Oil Lamps, Ormolu Bronzes
By Edmé Samson
Located in Valladolid, ES
A one of a kind pair of Samson porcelain vases made oil lampes with cobalt blue and plychromy
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1950 The Rope Oil Lamp Designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The rope oil lamp designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Composed of a cylinder on which is
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Rope
Pair of 19th Century French Aqua Blue Milk Glass Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 19th Century French Aqua Blue Milk Glass Oil Lamps.
Contemporary electrification
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Pair of Oil Lamps, Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Blue Porcelain, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oil lamps, gilt bronze and Sèvres blue porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Provence Two Handle Oil Jar Adapted as a Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Provence two handle oil jar adapted as a lamp, early 20th century. Fitted with a burlap lampshade.
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta
Two Bordeaux Faience and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, Attributed to Vieillard
Cie
By Jules Viellard
Located in London, GB
These elegant faience (tin-glazed earthenware) oil lamps were most likely crafted by the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Victorian Green and Gold Tole and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian oil lamp rewired as an electric table lamp, with a green tole body with gold
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20th Century French Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique French Empire Period Corinthian Column Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique French 19th century Empire period oil lamp base in the form of a
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Antique 1820s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
French Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Table Lamp Signed Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Art Nouveau period brass oil lamp newly-rewired to modern standards. Textured brass dome
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Bronze Electric Table Lamps Manner Claude Michel Cloion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine pair of large heavy French bronze oil lamps in the manner of Claude Michel Clodion of
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Serve
s Celadon Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps by Gagneau of Paris
By Gagneau Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of signed Serve's Porcelain oil lamps with fine gilt bronze mounts by Gagneau Paris. Converted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Patinated Bronze, Ormolu Electric Table Lamps, Late 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning pair of French Sèvres style opaque glass oil lamps of bulbous outline, now converted to
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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Pair French Porcelain Ormolu Dore Bronze Electric Urns Vases Table Lamps
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine pair of heavy gauge French Glazed Porcelain oil lamps of impressive
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Oil Rubbed Bronze Floorlamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome oil rubbed bronze floorlamp, sold with paper shade
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Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Oil-rubbed Bronze Floorlamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome pair of French 1940's floor lamps in oil-rubbed bronze. 5 bulbs on different switches for
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Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Black Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French black glass electrified oil lamps with metal bases.
Available at our 241 E 60th
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Pair of Black Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 French black glass oil lamps converted to electrified table lamps
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Antique 1890s French Table Lamps
$4,200 / set
Pair of Royal Vienna Style Lamps Signed
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Manhasset, NY
Royal Vienna style French porcelain electrified oil table lamps each signed. The square base
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Table Lamps
$3,240 / set
19th Century French Metal Oil Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A metal oil lamp from 19th century France. A carefully crafted cast metal statuette of a young boy
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
French Gien Faience and Brass Oil Lamp Chandelier
By Gien
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French brass and ceramic oil lamp chandelier with hand painted faience from Gien
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large French Hanging Dining Table Double Oil Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large French hanging dining table double oil lamp.
This is an elegant piece, formerly an oil
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Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique French Art Nouveau Topaz Cut Glass Oil Lamp
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional and rare, 19th century French Art Nouveau Oil lamp having a stunning topaz cut glass
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Spelter
French Empire Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Candle Sticks, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair French Empire brass oil lamp candle sticks. Hand blow glass reservoir, brass candlestick style
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire More Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six 19th Century French Provençal Glass Oil Lamps
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of six French Provençal glass oil lamps, often called Lampe de dentellière, or lacemaker's
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Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Oil Lamps, 1800s
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of oil lamps in porcelain and gilt bronze. The porcelains are painted in the Japanese Imari
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,017 / set
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
Trumeau Mirror Lamps Painting Oil on canvas - Louis XVI Period 18th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
pretty oil on canvas in the upper part. On either side of the mirror is a 2-branched candlestick.
The
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Large French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Oil Lamp Pendant with Zeus
Located in Lisse, NL
hanging oil lamp is probably unique. This stunning example comes with the original, green color shade. As
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Bronze
19th c. Gargoyle Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Parcel Gilded Lamp
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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Naive Bird Oil Lamp
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th century oil lamp in the form of a bird, charming example of French Folk Art, the head
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art
Napoleon III Bayeux Porcelain Oil Lamps
By Bayeux
Located in Paris, FR
Large pair of oil lamps with glass globes, engraved with twisted floral motif. The intricately
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,814 / set
18th c. Iron Chandelier with Oil Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual Iron Chandelier with attached Oil Lamps
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
19th Century, Large Terracotta Urn or Jar Oil Lamp
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very rare and nice 19th century large terracotta Jar oil lamp from the south of Europe.
3 handles
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Antique 19th Century French Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Electrified Bayeux Porcelain Oil Lamp -1Y46
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating late 19th century electrified Bayeux porcelain oil lamp with floral and guilloche
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 20th-Century "Rat de Cave" Bronze Oil Lamp - 2Y371
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage "Rat de Cave" oil lamp, crafted in the mid-20th century, exudes timeless charm and
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Theodore Deck French Converted Kerosene Lamp
By Theodore Deck
Located in Wilton, CT
Theodore Deck enameled French pottery oil lamp converted to electricity, circa 1870. Signed above
Category
Antique 1870s French Aesthetic Movement Jars
Materials
Pottery
Elegant 19th-Century Oil Lamp – Floral
Couple Design – Faience - 2Y45
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of historic elegance to your interior with this exquisite 19th-century oil lamp
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Faience
Bronze Sculptures of Musicians on an Oil Lamp, Empire Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze sculptures of musicians on an oil lamp, Empire style, 19th century.
Pair of
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Figural Bronze Gone with the Wind Gilt Art Glass Oil Lamp, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gone With The Wind figural oil lamp features art glass font with gilt foliate garland
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Napoleon III Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with an oil lamp flanked by branches of the olive tree.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Large Sized Victorian Opaline Green Glass Hanging Lantern Chandelier
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized antique Victorian style French library hanging oil lamp chandelier.
Consists of one
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Oil Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine French oil lamp with a body glazed in a rich cobalt blue, as is the finial. The fittings
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
$650
Antique Arts and Crafts French Oil Lamp Chandelier Ceramic Opaline Glass, 1900s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This large and impressive oil lamp dates from the early 1900s. It is made of different, quality
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Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French 1820s Porcelain Oil Lamp Transformed into a Table Lamp Wired for the US
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French table lamp made from an original early 19th century porcelain oil lamp. Created in France
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Antique Early 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
19t Century Napoleon III Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A couple of two large antique French oil lamps. Finely painted Chinese porcelain, mounted on a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Oil Lamps with Ormolu Mounts
By Gagneau Paris
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exquisite pair of French oil Lamps now electrified. The patinated bronze bodies with slight braided
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair French Column Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair French column oil lamps. Patinated bronze metal oil lamps; stamped "Industrie Francaise lampe
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
French Ceramic Owl Oil Lamp, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
William Whiteley French ceramic owl oil lamp with glass eyes. Now electrified,
circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Couple 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
French Floor Lamp in an Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
A floor lamp composed of turned and cast components on a hexagonal base. French, 1940s. Recently
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
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
Materials
Opaline Glass
French Brass Wire Wrapped Porcelain Vases Mounted as Oil Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This very nice pair of creamy celadon porcelain lamps is French and mounted with brass tops and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
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
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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, 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.
- 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.
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