Nautical Oil Lamps
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil lamps for illumination.
Dimensions:
13.5" x 10
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,175
H 10 in W 10 in D 13.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Table Oil Lamp in Brass
Diamond Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson comes this stylish oil lamp fashioned from solid patinated
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1950
s Old Florida Nautical Glass Lantern Lamp w/ Original Sintzenich Lampshade
Located in New York, NY
Old brass nautical ship oil lantern lamp with blue-green glass lens.
There are two switches on lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,750
H 23.5 in Dm 7 in
Vintage Nautical Wall Hung Oil Lamp in Brass by G. V. Harnish Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nautical - maritime wall hung oil lamp sconce fashioned from brass. It features a tilting mechanism
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$294
H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
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Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a lamp that you are very unlikely to come across says Anthony Hobson, in book II of
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Tin
Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
By Anchor
Located in Austin, TX
Restored, Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
Vintage Ships Lantern Copper Anchor Oil Lamp Nautical
Fresnel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Sherwood
Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Sherwood & Wedge "onion" navigational lamps featuring a cylindrical brass base
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 12 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Nautical Gimbal oil lamp, pair:
A nautical, candlestick style wall lamp made to rock on a ship
Category
Antique 19th Century More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Metal Nautical Globe Oil Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
This over sized black metal globe oil lamp came from a ship, but makes a striking accessory for
Category
Antique 19th Century European Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
with single oil lamp on one side for illumination. Gimbal Sestrel compass marked No. B4/12629L/49
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11.25 in W 9.75 in D 11.5 in
Nautical Gyro Brass Oil Lamp "Copenhagen" by Ilse D. Ammonsen for Daproma, 1950
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Copenhagen" Gyro petroleum lamp made of brass. This decorative item is rare and fascinate through
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Oil Lamp by Ilse D. Ammonsen, Daproma, Denmark 1970´s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian Modern Nautical Gyro Brass Oil Lamp by Ilse D. Ammonsen for Daproma, Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1970s Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Gimbaled Oil Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
HANDMADE SOLID BRASS OIL LAMP BY ILSE D. AMMONSEN FOR DAPROMA DESIGN-DENMARK.PERFECT FOR A SHIP OR
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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Located in Plymouth, GB
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Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
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Cushion included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut
Brass Wall Thermometer
Baromether
By Springfield Armory
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic wall Thermometer by Springfield circa 1950s, nice walnut case in great condition working.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought
cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$117,530
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Pair of Four-Panel Reversible French Chinoiserie Coromandel Screens Paris, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen
Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s
This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
$4,800
H 48 in W 45 in D 2 in
Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends.
This wonderfully hand-carved pair of wooden bookends depicts two of literature’s most iconic figures: the noble and ide...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Wood
$1,042 / set
H 8.7 in W 6 in D 3 in
1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
By Verner Panton
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show.
removable. Big size
400 x 120x 120 cm
Fiberglass and metal.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sideboards
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Monumental 19th C. French Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These European antique carved doors are an elegant pair, showcasing classic craftsmanship and historical charm. We recently purchased them from a Beverly Hills home where they reside...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
STUNNiNG RALPH LAUREN FULLY RESTORED HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
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Please note the d...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
$18,666
H 35.83 in W 96.07 in D 41.74 in
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Sons, Baby Grand Model O Piano, Fully Refurbished, 1911
By Steinway
Sons
Located in Manhasset, NY
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model L Piano, Refurbished Satin Ebony, 1911, 88 Keys, Serial Number 146562
This exceptional 1911 Steinway piano, Model 146561, has undergone a complete ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Lacquer
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s
A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Victrola XVI Mahogany Upright Disc Player
Discs C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Victrola XVI Mahogany Upright Disc Player & Discs C1900.
24 1/4" x 22 7/8" x 49".
A well crafte...
Category
Early 20th Century Musical Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
$1,320 Sale Price
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H 49 in W 23 in D 24.25 in
2 White Dining Chairs in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
2 dining chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand from the '50s
All original and in good vintage condition.
Solid heavy wooden chairs with cane seats.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rush, Wood
$299 / item
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
French Art Deco Fishes Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930, featuring two stylized fish designs. Crafted from a combination of spelter, glass, and marble, these bookends showcase the clean lines...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Gio Ponti, Greta Magnusson Grossman, Pierre Chapo, Glenn of California
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular set of four dining chairs by Greta Magnusson Grossman. She received the Good Design award from the Museum of Modern Art, New York for this chair design and we can see why...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,250 / set
H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in
Skirted Upholstered Club Chair, Customizable
By John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Madison chair features a t-cushion and loose pillow back for additional comfort. The chair is framed in maple and birch.
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Category
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
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Nautical Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of nautical oil lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, all nautical oil lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 8 antique and vintage nautical oil lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Nautical 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. Nautical oil lamps made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many nautical oil lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Ilse D. Ammonsen, Henning Koppel and Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced popular nautical oil lamps that are worth a look.
How Much are Nautical Oil Lamps?
Nautical oil lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,966, while the lowest priced sells for $217 and the highest can go for as much as $2,200.
Questions About Nautical 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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