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Antique Verona Cast Iron Art Deco Figural Oil Lamp Sconce Bracket
Located in Dayton, OH
playing a tambourine. Oil lamp holder notches into wall plate and holds the glass based oil lamp.   
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
Unmatched pair of late 19th century nautical oil lamps with pristine red globes. Similar in size
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Rare Twelve Arm Danish Oil Lamp Chandelier by Freddie Andersen, ca. 1960s
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare Danish oil lamp chandelier candelabra by Freddie Andersen, ca. early 1960s. This rare example
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Antique English Aesthetic Brass Oil Lamp Chandelier with Gilt Blue Opaline Fonts
Located in Big Flats, NY
terminate in oil lamps having gilt decorated blue opaline fonts, highlighted strung and amber glass crystals
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Danish Nautical Oil Lamp or Candle Holder in Brass by Freddie Andersen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is a large maritime hybrid table light that can function both as an oil lamp or a candle
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Gone with the Wind Gilt and Hand-Painted Cherub and Rose Oil Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
Classical Victorian Gone-with-the-wind oil lamp has hand-painted Classical scene including cherubs
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A/B Markaryd, a Pair of Tall Vintage Oil Lamps in Brass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for A / B Markaryd. A pair of tall vintage oil lamps in brass and purple art
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Domed Brass Hanging Wall Oil Lamp Lanterns, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
tin backing. Replaced hurricane glasses in both. Oil lamp functionality untested with a flame and oil
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Antique Late 19th Century British Lanterns

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Brass

Mercury Glass Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mercury Glass pendant lights oil lamp shades of mercury glass from late 1800's to early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Mercury Glass

Blue Mercury Glass Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue mercury Glass pendant light oil lamp shade :: blue mercury glass from late 1800's to
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Blue Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue mercury Glass pendant lights oil lamp shade :: blue mercury glass from late 1800's to
Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Blue Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue mercury Glass pendant lights oil lamp shade :: blue mercury glass from late 1800's to
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Blue Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue mercury Glass pendant lights oil lamp shades of blue mercury glass from late 1800's to
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Mercury Glass

Blue Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue mercury Glass pendant lights oil lamp shade :: blue mercury glass from late 1800's to
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Mercury Glass

Aluminum, Brass and Glass Chandelier, c1850
Located in valatie, NY
two former oil lamps with glass shades. First produced in 1825, aluminum was very difficult to extract
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Monumental Antique Miller Brass Cased Emerald Glass Chandelier C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Miller Brass & Cased Textured Emeralite Green Glass Four Light Oil Lamp Chandelier with Foliate
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ornate Bronze Milk Glass Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Ornate Bronze Milk Glass Pendant, circa 1880 Bronze oil lamp converted to electric, with ornate
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Antique 1880s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Blown Glass Oil Lamp by Jon Wolfard
By Jon Wolfard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterfully executed blown glass oil lamp having a cylindrical form encasing a dramatic floating
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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Candelabras

Materials

Blown Glass

Brass and Cut-Glass Oil Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass and cut-glass oil lamp, having a globular etched glass shade and chimney. Over a clear glass
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Antique Late 19th Century British More Lighting

Materials

Cut Glass

19th Century American Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century American cranberry glass and brass oil lamp.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Belle Époque Table Lamps

Antique 19th Century American Milk Glass Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th Century American whale oil lamp. Colorless spherical EAPG glass font, high-lead opalescent
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Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Opaline Glass Oil Lamps with Lampshade and Brass Decoration France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
were oil lamps (the upper part was the container of the liquid), over time the mechanism with the wick
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early Antique Gilt Decorated Aqua Blue Glass Oil Lamp with Prisms, Circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique oil lamp offers gilt decorated aqua blue glass font and reeded column having
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Antique Mid-19th Century Candle Lamps

Materials

Glass

Victorian Wrought Iron Opaline Glass Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine Victorian wrought iron and opaline glass hanging oil lamp converted to electric chandelier
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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

Art Deco Delft Porcelain in Polychrome Colors Etched Glass Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Art Deco delft painted in polychrome colors hand painted oil lamp chandelier in the 17th century
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Delft Blue Porcelain, Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Art Deco delft blue oil lamp hand painted chandelier in the 17th century style. Measures: Width
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Floral Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
oil lamp transformed into an electric lamp. Opaque night blue glass decorated with painted flowers
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage Morton s Steakhouse Sleeping Pig Pewter Oil Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
: Pewter pig figure, glass oil lamp and gold wicker shade. The lamps are in very good vintage condtion and
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Elegant Electrified Milk Glass / Brass Oil Lamps as Table Lamps
By Joseph Hinks Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning and elegant electrified oil lamps of milk glass and heavy brass with aesthetic design
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Table 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
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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
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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
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Period Brass Etched Glass Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Art Nouveau oil lamp converted to electric, brass and a beautiful etched glass shade and
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

A Period Bronze Astral Oil Lamp with Cut Glass Shade
Located in Hudson, NY
twenties. The lamp is heavy and classical in form and would have burned vegatable oil, a new feature of the
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Cut-Glass Font Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Etched Glass Shades
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of electrified cranberry colored cut-glass font oil lamps raised on a patinated
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Style Electrified White Metal Milk Glass Hurricane Oil Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a white metal and milk glass electrified hurricane oil lamp. It depicts a round milk glass
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Signed Bradley Hubbard Cranberry Slag Glass Tulip Oil Lamp, c1890
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Victorian oil lamp by Bradley and Hubbard offers cranberry slag glass tulip
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Victorian Bronze Cobalt Blue Glass Font Oil Lamp Converted to Electric
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Victorian style cobalt blue cut glass font oil lamp raised on a patinated bronze fluted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Anitique Spiral Pillar Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Italian Etched Glass
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian, spiral pillar oil lamp with Italian
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Converted English Oil Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique English oil lamp, converted to electrical table lamp. Corinthian fluted column with hand
Category

Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver, Brass

Victorian Cherub Face Milk Glass Double Globe Bronze Converted Parlor Oil Lamp
Located in Plainview, NY
A Victorian style Cherub Face Milk Glass Double Globe Converted Parlor Oil Lamp. This resplendent
Category

20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Double Burner Parlor Oil Lamp with Cranberry Art Glass Accents
By Veritas
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Victorian double burner oil parlor lamp was made by the Veritas company of England in
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Silver Gilt Metal Oil Lamp, Cranberry Swirl Glass Shade, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic movement oil lamp offers cube form base with honeycomb allover design having
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Silver

19th Century Student Oil Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century Student Oil Lamp with Rare Original Light Mint Green Shade-Electrified
Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oil Rubbed Bronze with Smoke Glass Shade Table Lamp, Roll Hill
By Jason Berger, Roll Hill
Located in Tulsa, OK
painstakingly engineered and custom CNC-milled from solid aluminum. These table lamps have an oil rubbed bronze
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Gone with the Wind Oil Lamp, Blown Out Milk Glass Cherub Shade
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gone with the wind electrified oil lamp features scroll and foliate decorated font
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Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Antique French Table Oil Lamp in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
A very elegant antique table lamp in opaline glass and brass. Rewired with 1.7m of black twisted
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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene Oil Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in San Mateo, CA
Oil lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd. This is the large L-47 model. The lamp is
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Oil Student Lamp by Bradley Hubbard
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Water Mill, NY
B&H Student oil lamp with original green slag glass that has been electrified-Hampton Location.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen, "Petronella" Oil Lamp
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel (1918-81) for Louis Poulsen. "Petronella" oil lamp in brass with opaline glass
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Converted to Electric, Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A high quality Victorian oil lamp of solid gilt bronze in high relief with tall etched glass shade
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze, Favrile and Pottery Oil Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
electric as all Tiffany oil lamps circa 1900. A decorative Art Nouveau lamp sure to adorn any room and any
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Art Glass

Midcentury Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Cherubs Putti Oil Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of impressive / monumental Victorian copper sculptural oil table lamps showing putti figures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

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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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.