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Pair of Satin Brass Candelabra Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s glam satin brass candelabra lamps with four white enamel columns and double light
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Pair Stiffel Brass
Glass Oil Reservoir Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of oil-lamp style table lamps with fluted brass columns on stepped plinth bases with push
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bone Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Bone ceramic lamps with light brown horizontal striping on satin brass bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Blue Crackled Glazed Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of large scale crackled glaze ceramic lamps with satin brass neck and bases with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Pair of Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of turquoise glazed ceramic lamps with grey or brown striations on satin brass bases
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Blue Crackled Glazed Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Classic pair of blue crackled glazed ceramic lamps with satin brass sockets and bases
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair Stiffel Large Brass
Crystal Bouillotte Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
In excellent original condition, these sizable three-arm lamps are made of brass, with hanging
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair Stiffel 52" Tall Antiqued Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of patinated solid brass baluster form table lamps. Traditional machine age bases with flared
Category
1960s Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Teak Lamps on Raised Brass Bases
By Stiffel
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of Stiffel table lamps, each with doubles cluster sockets (including pulls chains
Category
Mid-20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Figural Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large heavy brass table lamps by Stiffel. High quality solid and decorative pair of lamps
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Chinoiserie Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Imperial green glazed chinoiserie ceramic lamp with brass fittings, made by Stiffel, 1950s.
Category
1950s Chinoiserie Stiffel Lamps Used
Walnut and Brass Table Lamp Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut and brass table lamp by Stiffel designer Tommi Parzinger, circa 1970s. Three way single
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Cream Ceramic Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage table lamps with cream colored ceramic bodies and brass accents. They retain
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair Elegant 1960s 42" Chrome
Brass Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of polished chrome and brass table lamps from Stiffel. Tall, slender and strikingly
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair Stiffel White Crackle Glazed Ceramic
Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of heavy bodied, white craquelure glazed ceramic table lamps. Patinated brass appointments
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Large Brass and Brown Painted Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in South Charleston, WV
exceptional lamp by Stiffel lighting. Even by Stiffel standards this is a very heavy lamp with a brown enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Pair of Chrome and Brass Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of chrome and brass cylindrical Stiffel table lamps with black inlay.
Good
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of of Sleek Nickel Plated Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sleek Nickel Plated Lamps, designed by Stiffel, circa 1960's. Very sculptural space age
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Nickel
Beautiful Pair of Cream and Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Wonderful pair of ceramic and brass lamps by Stiffel, circa 1960's. Highly decorative pieces
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Impressive Pair Of Neoclassical Brass Table Lamps By Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Very substantial pair of neoclassical baluster form antiqued brass table lamps by Stiffel. Greek
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair Stiffel Rouge Marble
Square Brass Columns Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of 1950s modern table lamps from Stiffel. The bases are a rouge/red marble beveled
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Plastic
Pair Stiffel Blue Crackle-Glaze Gourd Form Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully crackle glazed blue ceramic bodied table lamps by Stiffel. Solid brass pagoda style
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair Stiffel Blue Crackle-Glaze Gourd Form Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully crackle glazed blue ceramic bodied table lamps by Stiffel. Solid brass pagoda style
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair Stiffel Brass
Sage Porcelain Ostrich Egg Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Substantial pair of Stiffel polished brass and sage ceramic "ostrich egg" table lamps with original
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Stiffel Table Lamps in Gilt Brass and Metal
By Stiffel
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of Stiffel table lamps in the style of Tommi Parzinger, in four-column-form
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Asian Urn Form Lamps designed for Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Urn Form Lamps, designed for Stiffel, circa 1950's. These lamps have a wonderful
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair Stiffel Brass Crown
Sage Lacquer Obelisk Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
These unique art deco inspired table lamps by Stiffel are comprised of brilliantly juxtaposed brass
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Vintage White Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage table lamp with white ceramic body and brass base and fittings, made by Stiffel, USA, circa
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Stiffel Brass and Metal Three-Fixture Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Stiffel three-fixture adjustable floor lamp composed of a brass and painted metal tubular
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare 1950s Black Lacquer
Brass Suspension Stiffel Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 1950s Stiffel suspension table lamp. Four brass rods with ball finials support a black
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Steel
Stiffel Lenox Obelisk Torchier Porcelain and Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Stiffel Lenox Obelisk Torchier
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Crackle Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of stylized pagoda form ceramic lamps in an off white crackle glaze and satin brass
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Modern Table Lamps on Marble Bases
By Stiffel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of modern stiflel table lamps on marble bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Brass "Torch" Motif Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage table lamps by Stiffel with tapered brass bodies and "flame" detailing near the
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel, a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Hollywood Regency brass table lamps made by Stiffel. Columns are turned with wide
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Crackled Glazed Ceramic
Satin Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Chinoiserie inspired crackled glazed white ceramic lamps with satin brass
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Vintage Stiffel Brass Hollywood Regency Style Trophy Urn Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Stiffel Hollywood Regency style table lamp. Made of heavy brass featuring a trophy or urn
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
A Mid Century Pair of Torchiere Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of brass torchiere Stiffel table lamps
Good vintage condition with age
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of table lamps by Stiffel.
The ceramic bodies have an ivory glaze finish and the
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pair of Faux Bamboo Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of brass and pewter colored faux bamboo table lamps with ball feet by Stiffel
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stiffel Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Faux Crocodile Black Leather Shade
By Stiffel
Located in Elkhart, IN
Stiffel
USA, Circa 1980s
Measures: 14"W x 14"D x 30"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has
Category
1980s American Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Lantern Table Lamps by Stiffel, circa 1960s
By Stiffel
Located in Peabody, MA
Impressive pair of brass table lamps by Stiffel, with original finials and shades, circa 1960s
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Four-Arm Brass Floor Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century brass Stiffel floor lamp of substantial weight featuring four bowl shaped shades
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair Stiffel Art Deco Revival Ivory Ceramic
Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy and well made Stiffel art deco revival table lamps. Cast brass plinth base and art deco
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Asian Form Lamps by Stiffel - circa 1950
s
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Form Lamps, designed for Stiffel, circa 1950's. These lamps have a wonderful Asian
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Pole Tension Lamps Room Divider, 1950s
By Stiffel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of five Mid-Century Modern pole tension pole lamps by Stiffel, 1950s. This atomic style room
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Celadon Green Ceramic and Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exquisite Parzinger influenced Mid-Century lamps with a muted celadon green ceramic body
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Brass Baluster Style Table Lamp, a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Plainview, NY
bedside table, a sideboard, or a desk, these Stiffel table lamps promise to be a striking addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Large Stiffel Green Ceramic Asian Style Table Lamp with Brass Fittings
By Stiffel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large-scale Stiffel green ceramic Asian Style lamp with brass details. Shade shown for display only.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Impressive Table Lamps in Green Ceramic by Stiffel Lighting
By Stiffel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of impressive table lamps in green ceramic with brass handles and accents by Stiffel Lighting
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Pair of Mid Century Brass and Enamel Table Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage brass lamps by Stiffel with pale blue enameled bodies and white glass shades
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Obelisk form lamps with Lenox Porcelain bases by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Danville, CA
Large pair of NeoClassical Obelisk form lamps by Stiffel with Lenox Porcelain bases. Bases are
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Mid Century Brass Wood Candlestick Floor Side Table Lamp 52"
By Stiffel
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Stiffel floor lamp made of brass featuring square wood side table and candlestick
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Brass Lamps designed for Stiffel circa 1960
s
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Brass Lamps designed for Stiffel, circa 1960's. The brass has been hand polished
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Rare Brass Four Eyeball Floor Lamp, Modernist, Regency by Stiffel, Parzinger
By Stiffel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist , Regency brass floor lamp manufactured by Stiffel, highest of quality, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Brass and Sage Porcelain Ostrich Egg Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Substantial pair of Stiffel polished brass and sage ceramic "ostrich egg" table lamps with original
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass
Black Leather Table Lamp Attributed to Stiffel, a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern pair of elegant table lamps attributed to Stiffel. Each lamp is made of heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
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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
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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