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Pair of Electrified Black Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1920's black opaline glass electrified oil lamps with metal bases
Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Cranberry Glass and Ormalu Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC Cranberry Glass and Ormalu Table Lamp of Hour Glass Form (converted from oil lamp
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp, having the original white glass shade
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Large Cast Bronze Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large heavy cast bronze oil lamp converted to electric table lamp, richly ornate raised on column
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Henning Koppel Petronella Oil Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Henning Koppel
Located in Krefeld, DE
Petronella oil table lamp is made from solid brass and has an opaline glass shade. No damages, no parts
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic gilt bronze and bohemian glass table lamp. Originally an oil lamp. Custom shade with diffuser.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

20th Century, Japanese Meiji Figural Bronze Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
20th century, Japanese figural bronze electrified oil lamp features figural aviary and floral
Category

20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silver Plated, Column-Form, Electrified Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of silver plated, column-form, electrified oil lamps with cut crystal oil fonts, England, Ca
Category

Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Oil Lamps.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze oil lamps. Pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze oil
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Opaline Oil Lamps, Electrified
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely pair of French electrified opaline gas lamps in a delicate lime green color
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Fine Pair of French Avocado Green Cased Glass Baluster-Form Oil Lamps with Gilt Floral Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of French avocado green cased glass baluster-form oil lamps with gilt floral decoration
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Antique Bradley Hubbard Brass Hobnail Parlor Hurricane Oil Lamp 17"
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th-early 20th century Bradley & Hubbard brass oil lamp with cross pierced base and hobnail
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fantastic quality antique Victorian silver plated urn shaped oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian silver plated urn shaped oil lamp by Hinks and Sons, with a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Harvard School Duplex Brass Double Student Oil Lamp, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Harvard school double student oil lamp by Duplex offers brass frame with adjustable arm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Aesthetic Movement Parker Electrified GWW Gilt Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement electrified Gone-with-the-wind oil lamp by Parker features brass base
Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19thC French Brass Corinthian Column Oil Lamp - converted to electric
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC French Brass Corinthian Column Oil Lamp - converted to electric - 8"diam x 26"h - all lights
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Corinthian Column Table Oil Lamp
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique Victorian silver plated Corinthian column table oil lamp base converted
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of French 19th Century Brass Porcelain Oil Lamps Electrified, Stamped
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful pair of table lamps converted from oil lamps and electrified. The lamps feature swirl
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Continental Cornelius School Iron Figural Indian Maiden Oil Lamp, circa 1860
By Cornelius Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Continental Cornelius School figural cast iron table oil lamp base offers ebonized cast
Category

Antique 19th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil or Kerosene Table Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene / oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Art Nouveau Oil Lamp in Brass from Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Sweden
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Elegant Art Nouveau Oil Lamp from Böhlmarks Lampfabrik (1872-1977) in Stockholms, Sweden
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Pottery Stoneware Dalton Lambeth Oil Lamp Signed Edith Lupton 1884
By Edith Lupton, Doulton Lambeth, James Hinks Son
Located in Portland, OR
An exhibition quality Doulton Lambeth stoneware Aesthetic Movement oil lamp, Edith D Lupton, signed
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Gilt Bronze Fluid Oil Lamp Centerpiece 19thCt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite large heavy Gauge Renaissance style ormolu fluid or oil lamp of outstanding quality
Category

Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

English Pair of Antique Patinated Brass Oil Table Lamps with Hurricane Shades
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the light on worked skillfully into the existing design, as this was originally an oil lamp that was
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Oil Lamps by Gagneau, French
By Gagneau Paris
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair French porcelain and ormolu mounted oil lamps by Gagneau, each globular white body with a
Category

Antique 1870s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

English Silver-Plated Oil Lamp by Hinks Sons – As Seen on Downton Abbey
Located in Lincoln, GB
English Antique Hinks and Sons Silver Plate Oil Lamp This distinguished English antique oil lamp
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique American Oil Lamp With Hand Painted Font and Brass Filigree Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
An American Victorian oil lamp having an outstanding hand painted floral font, cast brass filigree
Category

Antique 1860s American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Oil or Paraffin Lamp in the Form of a Large Ceramic Owl
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Victorian oil or paraffin lamp in the form of a large ceramic owl perched on a tree
Category

Antique 1850s Irish Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III French Pair of Green Opaline Glass and Brass Base Lamps, 1850
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant pair of lamps in green opaline glass; originally these lamps were oil lamps, over time the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Brass Oil Burning Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French Beaux-Arts style brass and glass oil lamp chandelier with large aquamarine
Category

Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Mercury Table Lamps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Mercury glass Lamps with oil rubbed bronze hardware. New grey silk shades.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Rare Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain and Ormolu Napoleon III Oil Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, (from Canton China), and gilt bronze and brass oil lamps that miraculously include the original glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

French Table Lamp with Beaded Dome Lampshade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Glass and Brass Oil Lamp it is topped of with a superb Dark Green Beaded Dome lampshade The lamp and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Ruby Glass Pierced Reticulated Kerosene Oil Lantern Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian oil lantern or lamp. Made of metal with reticulated design featuring serpentine
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Aesthetic Movement Copper, Brass, Painted Glass Library Oil Lamp Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lengthy, hanging, library oil lamp from the mid 1880s, in a striking Eastlake Victorian style
Category

Antique 1880s Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Oil Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oil lamps with onyx column and bronze frame. Translucent blue translucent Opaline glass
Category

Early 20th Century European More Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Oil Lamps
Pair of Oil Lamps
$6,869 / set
Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass with glass shade
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass with opaline glass shade. Designed
Category

20th Century Danish Lanterns

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

Antique French Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze Oil and Candle Chandelier, with 10 Lights.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd Brass/Blue Glass L-47 Oil Lamp
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Miami, FL
Kerosene oil lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd in the 1960s. This is the large L
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is an outstanding 19th century Victorian antique brass Corinthian column oil lamp with stepped
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Small Ship Lamp Anchor Light Nautical Oil Lamp Red Copper 23cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small vintage ship lamp, anchor light, nautical oil lamp lantern made of red copper and brass
Category

Vintage 1980s European Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This striking winged reflector lamp is as scarce as they come. Because of it's unique design
Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin, Iron

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

Large Converted Oil Lamp Crystal Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-glass globes, mounted in polished brass. A second, very similar chandelier is also available; please
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Japanese Meiji Bronze Lotus Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period electrified oil table lamp with lotus shaped base and original glass shades
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Exceptionally Fine Irish Bronze Colza Oil Lamp
Located in London, GB
with cut glass bowl
Category

Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Vintage Petronella Oil Lamp by Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel, Louis Poulsen
Located in San Diego, CA
lamp is made from solid brass and has a glass shade.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Automobile Front Oil Lamp by Joseph Lucas, Ltd
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English automotive front oil lamp by the celebrated Birmingham firm, Joseph Lucas, Ltd.
Category

Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Oil wall lamp by Paolo Venini, Italy 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exceptional wall lamp designed and produced by Paolo Venini in Italy in the 1960s. Wall lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bradley and Hubbard American Victorian Parlor Oil Lamp
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning classic American Victorian era tall mixed metal oil lamp by Bradley and Hubbard. circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene or Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene or oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Moorish Champleve Brass Parlor Oil Lamp Signed Bradley Hubbard
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
, cast font and foot is pierced with scroll and foliate decoration, reminiscent of mosaic oil lamp, globe
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Antique Brass Wall Hanging Oil Lamps
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful pair of antique oil lamps, dating from the late 19th Century.  Brass fittings with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Western Oil Lamp Green Bankers Electric Sconce w/Shade, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
fabricated in the style of old oil lamps from the late Victorian Western era. Each sconce is adorned with a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Cranberry Pineapple Parlor Oil Lamp Pendant Light Chandlier
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century converted oil swag hurricane pendant light / chandelier. Repousse brass base with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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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
    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 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 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.
  • 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.