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Elegant Stiffel Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Stiffel lamp in excellent condition. Original shade is available, but in slightly funky condition
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20th Century French Stiffel Lamps Used
$1,800
Pair of Stiffel Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic modern twist lamps from Stiffel great patina, circa 1940.
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
$3,850 / set
Pair of Torchiere Stiffel Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
These antiqued brass urn lamps are styled after an ancient Roman vase discovered in 1773, named
Category
1930s British Stiffel Lamps Used
$2,850 / set
1950s Stiffel Lamp Turquoise Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
finial. Stiffel Markings. Made in America. Shade is for photo purposes and not included. Fabulous and
Category
Mid-20th Century Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Ostrich Egg Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Belle Mead, NJ
Chic pair of mid-century Stiffel lamps with iconic ostrich egg body. Handsome, dark bronze patina
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$2,160 / set
Pair of Stiffel Greek Key Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Northbrook, IL
Classic Pair of Stiffel Lamps with Beautiful White Ceramic Bases and Solid Brass Greek Key Details
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$5,400 / set
Stiffel Blue Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Manhattan, NY
Single blue ceramic table lamp by Stiffel Lamp company with original shade.
Lamp has not been
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1960s American Chinoiserie Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
70
s Mid Century Modern Stiffel Brass Sedum Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Canaan, CT
This is a favorite of mine in regards to Stiffel lamps.
The brass form of sedum leaves atop the
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Art Nouveau circa 1930 Stiffel Brass Desk, Table Lamp With American Bald Eagles
By Stiffel
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
An unusual Art Nouveau circa 1930s Stiffel brass desk, table lamp with American bald eagles.
An
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1930s American Art Nouveau Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency style brass and white ceramic Stiffel lamps in good working condition
Category
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$1,650 / set
Lotus Table Lamps Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Asian inspired table lamps by Stiffel. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
Stiffel Clawfoot Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Nashville, TN
Dynamic Stiffel Clawfoot table lamp with new linen shade
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Modernist Stiffel Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Papaikou, HI
All the quality associated with the Stiffel name, with an engaging and fun geometric design. Shade
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Stiffel Brass Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Hudson, NY
Large scale Brass Table Lamp with all original parts. 6 brass rods flaring upward from a brass ring
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,400
1970s Stiffel Brass Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a beautiful, 1970s Stiffel brass floor lamp. Original 'Stiffel' sticker on socket, see
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20th Century Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Stiffel Nickelplated Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
Pair of nickelplated lamps designed for Stiffel circa 1950s. Each lamp has three graduated spheres
Category
1950s Unknown Stiffel Lamps Used
$3,975 / set
Pair of Stiffel table lamps.
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Stiffel designed Modernist table lamps.
Sculptural Brass accents mounted above and
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Brass Bouillotte Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of Stiffel table lamps are very much in the manner of French bouillotte
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
$800 / set
Pair of Monumental Stiffel Brass Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Northbrook, IL
Pair of Monumental Brass Stacked Sphere Table Lamps by Stiffel with original Stiffel Label
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
Pair Asian Modern Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large scale crackled glaze ceramic lamps with satin brass neck and bases by Stiffel, circa
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Elegant Stiffel Candlestick Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Northbrook, IL
Pair of Elegant Parzinger Era Candlestick Lamps by Stiffel with Ebonized Shaft and Brushed Brass
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / set
Classic Brass Bamboo Stiffel Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful faux bamboo table lamp by Stiffel. Label on both sockets. Note important details: clear
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Strie Porcelain Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Northbrook, IL
Pair of Monumental Porcelain and Brass Lamps by Stiffel. The Ivory Bottle Base has a Delicate
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$5,800 / set
Pair Of Monumental Stiffel Candlestick Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Northbrook, IL
Impressive Pair of Brass Candlestick Lamps by Stiffel. Three-way Lighting is adjusted by Turning
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Marble, Brass
$5,950 / set
Pair of Stiffel Monumental Obelisk Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Northbrook, IL
Architecturally significant pair of monumental obelisk lamps by Stiffel. The classic form of solid
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$8,400 / set
Pair of Stiffel Cerused Obelisk Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Northbrook, IL
Pair of classic obelisk lamps by Stiffel. Grey and white cerused wood columns with solid brass
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Wood
$6,300 / set
Stiffel Brass and Glass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Fulton, CA
A large-scale pair of solid polished brass lamps in a Federal style oil lamp design. Ribbed column
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$600 / set
Pair of Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
SOLD AS PAIR / $2,200 PAIR
+ A modern twist on a classic lamp
+ Heavy brass has great patina
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$2,200 / set
Stiffel Torchiere
By Stiffel
Located in Bronx, NY
Spectacular Hollywood Regency Stiffel torchiere floor lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$1,200
Faux Bamboo Style Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Brass and orange enamel two-light table lamp by Stiffel. This lamps can hold two 60-watt bulbs. The
Category
1960s Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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
Category
1940s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$1,500 / set
Pair of Vintage Stiffel Crackle Glazed Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Little Rock, AR
Stylish sculpted White ceramic lamps by Stiffel with craquelure. We have eliminated the outdated
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,400 / set
Floorlamp Ted Stiffel 1950s Tension Lamp Metal Brass
By Stiffel
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Wonderful plain midcentury lamp from manufacturer TED stiffel USA. This special lamp with three
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Stiffel Rocket Base Lamps in Brass
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rocket base lamps designed for Stiffel. The lamps are in original condition with a warm
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
$2,625 / set
Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Stiffel Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Stamford, CT
Large-scale Mid-Century table lamp by Stiffel Lighting, 1960s, unsigned. Glamorous white glazed
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Nickel Plated Table Lamps By Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in London, GB
Pair of good quality, well detailed nickel plated table lamps by Stiffel with bespoke parchment
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Pair of Stiffel Brass and Ceramic Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Mid-Century style. A stately pair of table lamps by Stiffel. Featuring a cream colored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$2,500 / set
Tommi Parzinger Style Console Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Fort mill, SC
A high-style modern console lamp with four tall candelabra sockets surrounding a single central
Category
1950s American Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Marble, Metal
Brass and Acrylic Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Tucson, AZ
Stiffel brass and acrylic floor lamp with original shade.
Good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Brass Hollywood Regency Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of brass Hollywood Regency style table lamps by lighting company Stiffel. Each has great
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Nickel-Plated Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
A nice pair with rings of beading, footed bases and slender proportions. Price is for the pair.
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
$2,950 / set
Pair of Stiffel Ostrich Egg Lamps from the 1950s
By Stiffel
Located in Little Rock, AR
are in such perfect condition, they show like brand new! Stiffel label on socket.
The lamps are 28
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
$2,750 / set
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Yellow and Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Tulsa, OK
These are a pair of vintage midcentury yellow and brass lamps made by Stiffel.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sedum Leaf Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Hudson, NY
This "Sedum Plant" brass lamp is made by Stiffel. It stands tall with a wood base, brass stem and
Category
20th Century American Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Midcentury Classical Style Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Tulsa, OK
These are a beautiful classical style midcentury lamps by Stiffel with a polished brass finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Stiffel Brass Candlestick Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Kingston, NY
This beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modernist candlestick table lamps are by Stiffel in the manner
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tall Stiffel Brass Candlestick Lamps with Handstitched Rawhide Shades
By Stiffel
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of tall Stiffel candlestick style buffet lamps with brass bases with handstitched rawhide
Category
20th Century Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel, Blue Ceramic, Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Original Shade
By Stiffel
Located in Tucson, AZ
Stiffel, blue ceramic and brass Mid-Century Modern table lamp with original shade.
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Stiffel, USA Hollywood Regency Signed Table or Buffet Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
by the Stiffel lighting company in Chicago, IL.
These two lamps have their original shades in
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
20th Century Pair of Neoclassical Style Ceramic
Brass Lamps by, Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Stiffel. Newly restored, converted to socket and harp style lamps with new electrical cords. The classic
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Chic Pair of Hollywood Regency White Ceramic and Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Kingston, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency white ceramic and brass lamps by Stiffel.
Made in America, circa 1960.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Brass and Walnut Mid-Century Modern Obelisk Table Lamp with Brass Crown
By Stiffel
Located in Tucson, AZ
Mid-Century Modern Stiffel table lamp with brass crown and walnut base with brass base.
Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Luxe Hollywood Regency Brass and Cut Glass by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Kingston, NY
Luxe Hollywood Regency brass and cut-glass insert by Stiffel.
Made in America, circa 1960.
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Table Lamp by Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Kingston, NY
This beautiful table lamp was designed by Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel. It features a candelabra
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Obelisk Lamps Attributed to Tommi Parzinger
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Stiffel obelisk lamps attributed to Tommi Parzinger.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Saucer Shade Enameled Metal and Brass Three-Light Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Stiffel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very striking and uncommon 1950s Stiffel mid-century modern atomic-style floor lamp with large
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Monumental Pair of Turquoise and Brass Table Lamps by Edwin Cole for Stiffel
By Stiffel, Edwin Cole
Located in San Francisco, CA
A monumental pair of Turquoise and Brass table lamps by Edwin Cole for Stiffel.
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Stiffel Lamps Used For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the stiffel lamps used you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each stiffel lamps used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and ceramic. Your living room may not be complete without a stiffel lamps used — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each stiffel lamps used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made stiffel lamps used has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger and Gerald Thurston are consistently popular.
How Much is a Stiffel Lamps Used?
Prices for a stiffel lamps used start at $10 and top out at $8,400 with the average selling for $1,999.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Stiffel Lamps Used
- Are Stiffel lamps valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, Stiffel lamps are not extremely valuable. These lamps typically sell for anywhere between $100 and $500. These lamps are high quality, however, and will last a lifetime.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Stiffel lamp, first try to locate the brand's foil tag. Usually, the tag will read "SLC," “Stiffel Lamp Company" or “Stiffel.” You may find it on the shade, the base or the light socket. Because these tags tended to come loose over time, a vintage Stiffel lamp may no longer have one. If you can't find a label, examine your lamp closely. Stiffel has produced lamps out of high-quality bronze, brass, pewter and silver, so their pieces tend to be weighty. A light lamp that seems hollow is unlikely to be a Stiffel. Looking at images of Stiffel lamps shared on trusted online resources can also be helpful during the identification process. In addition, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can identify your lamp for you if you run into any difficulty. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Stiffel lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Stiffel lamps are still in production. With a variety of lamp styles available, the Stiffel Lamp Company has a rich history rooted in unique, art-driven design made with high-quality materials. On 1stDibs, find a unique collection of authentic Stiffel lamps.
- Are Stiffel lamps made in China?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Stiffel lamps are not made in China. The Stiffel Lamp Company was founded in 1932 in Chicago and throughout its many years in business, they proudly still produce all their products in America. Browse a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- What lamps do artists use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
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