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Pair of Electrified Oil Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass oil lamps with whales as the oil containers and shells as the deflectors. Whales are
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Early 20th Century Unknown Used Oil Containers

Large Antique Parchment Leather Chinese Food Oil Canteen
Located in New York, NY
A striking antique Chinese oil container nearly 20 inches in circumference with a wonderful patina
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Early 20th Century Chinese Used Oil Containers

Materials

Leather

American Empire Banquet lamp.
Located in Hudson, NY
American Empire Banquet lamp. converted to electric. Bronze with gilded details. Original glass oil
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19th Century American Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Continental Paint Decorate Toleware Chandelier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
with 2 coronets above,, oil container pipe with barometer.newly electrified
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20th Century Used Oil Containers

19th Century, Bronze Art Nouveau Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
19th Century Art Nouveau bronze floor lamp. Originally was an oil lamp with oil container that has
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
19th century bronze floor lamp that originally was oil burning, oil container has been removed and
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19th Century French Empire Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Torche s
Located in Chamblee, GA
A rustic finish pair of bronze torche's with an 8 inch diameter oil container in copper. They may
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Used Oil Containers

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Bronze, Copper

19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
19th Century bronze art nouveau electrified oil lamp base piano floor lamp (oil container has been
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
design in the Empire style with three open wing swan holding the oil container. This table lamp has been
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Late 19th Century French Empire Used Oil Containers

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Bronze

Original Vintage Constructivist Design Advertising Poster For Aeroshell Oil
By Francis Bernard
Located in London, GB
) featuring a black and white photograph of a biker fixing a triangular Aeroshell oil container onto his
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1930s Used Oil Containers

Materials

Paper

Unusual Gilded Tole 19th Cent. Chandelier
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An unusual gilded tole 19th century 2-tier chandelier. It was originaly an oil chandelier ( the oil
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19th Century Unknown Used Oil Containers

Greek oil or storage container
Located in So. Egremont, MA
Hand thrown pot often used as a garden element
or interior decorative object. Made of terracotta with
whitewashed paint.
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Early 20th Century Greek Used Oil Containers

Container
By Zhang Enli
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Oil Containers

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cartegena Containers
By Jeff Cohen
Located in Park City, UT
Oil on panel. In creating his realist paintings, Jeff Cohen paints on individual wooden tiles which
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2010s American Realist Used Oil Containers

Materials

Oil

Open Container
By Jon Shannon Rogers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jon Shannon Rogers’ paintings and sculptures capture his viewers’ attention with the insinuation of shape and structure through the confluence of colorful lines. As his viewers navi...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Used Oil Containers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cherries in a foil container with a glass
By Stephen Rose
Located in London, GB
Reproduction Continental 20thC Artist’s convex profile frame, painted Literature: In another virtuoso re-invention of the still life, Stephen Rose turns to artists such as Louise...
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Used Oil Containers

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Oil, Canvas

Black glazed Chinese kitchen pots with spouts
Located in Schilde, BE
as small containers for cooking oil. Very nice condition. See below for the size of the biggest
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19th Century Chinese Used Oil Containers

1950s U-Pop-It Popcorn Machine
Located in Aspen, CO
container houses the oil, while the right container house the popcorn kernels, which can be seen through the
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Mid-20th Century American Used Oil Containers

Antique Willow Oil Container
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully shaped and weathered antique Chinese food oil container. From Shanxi Province, c
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19th Century Chinese Used Oil Containers

Materials

Willow

Large Antique Woven Oil Container
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully shaped willow food oil container. Nicely woven, with an attractive patina. From China
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Early 1900s Chinese Used Oil Containers

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Willow

19th Century Bronze Table-Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
French 19th century heavy cased bronze oil lamp base ( without oil container ) that has been
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19th Century French Used Oil Containers

Materials

Bronze

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Used Oil Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used oil containers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and hardwood, all used oil containers available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used oil containers available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used oil containers bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Used oil containers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Grande Maison HB Quimper are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Oil Containers?

Used oil containers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,397, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.
Questions About Used Oil Containers
  • 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 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
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use vinegar and oil cruets, fill one with your preferred salad oil and one with your preferred salad vinegar. Then drizzle onto salads or other foods to taste. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique vinegar and oil cruets on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Whether you should use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture depends on the piece and the product. The formulation of most teak wood oil is intended for indoor use, and these products generally shouldn't be applied to outdoor furniture. You should read the care instructions on your furniture and the directions for use on the teak oil for specific advice. Explore a wide variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.