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Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

Converted Brass Oil Lamp Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Converted in the early 20th century, this Edwardian-era brass wall oil lamp creates a terrific
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Metal

Small Oil Lamp with Brass Reflector Hallway Sconce
Located in Charleston, SC
Small oil lamp with brass reflector hallway sconce.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Glass

Pair of American Victorian Brass Filigree Oil Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian brass oil lamp wall sconces with a filigree design and two scroll arms
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Brass

African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
nighttime rituals and mask performances. Burning Tulu oil made from tree nuts, the lamp gave off a
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Iron

Antique African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
H 40.75 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity.
Located in London, GB
A Victorian wall mounted oil lamp, converted to electricity, with purple glass and brass lamp
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Late 19th Century English Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Brass, Iron

Pair of bronze articulated oil wall lamps, XIXth c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of bronze articulated wall sconces holding a white opaline glass. England, XIXth c.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Topaz Cut Glass Oil Lamp
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional and rare, 19th century French Art Nouveau Oil lamp having a stunning topaz cut glass
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Spelter

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Metal

Pair English Regency Gray Painted Tole & Brass Lyre Motif Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lyre Motif Wall Sconces dating back to the 1830s. Originally designed for oil lamps, these sconces have
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19th Century French Regency Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Brass, Metal

Pair English WWI Brass Bulkhead Ships/Trench Lanterns/ Sconces, Bulpitt & Sons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Originally designed as ship or officer oil lamps or sconces, these brass lanterns were crafted by Bulpitt
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Early 20th Century English Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Brass

Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights in Hand-Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three Gothic style candleholder oil lamps converted into wall sconces, Spain, 1930s-1940s
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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Bronze Etruscan Candelabrum 19th Century
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Richmond, London
as ancient Roman oil lamp, with candle sconces in the nozzles, and it is supported by a very finely
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Bronze

Pair of Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Two Light Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
of a classical oil lamps, having flame cast sconces and central lids with acanthus leaf decoration
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1810s English George III Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Bronze

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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.   
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Iron

Period Art Nouveau Brass Mirror with Oil Lamp Sconces
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Highly unusual 19th century brass beveled mirror with original oil burning sconces, attached to
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Brass

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This striking winged reflector lamp is as scarce as they come. Because of it's unique design
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19th Century American Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Tin, Iron

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp
Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp
H 19 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. Thats why we closed shop for
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Brass

Whale Tail Mirrored Reflector Oil Wall Lamp - Signed Wheeler 1882
Located in Peekskill, NY
complex and rare. This rare reflector fitted to a decorative bronze Victorian railroad sconce makes a
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Bronze

Antique Iron Horse Ebonized &Gilt Cast Iron Double Oil Lamp Wall Sconce C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Iron Horse Ebonized & Gilt Cast Iron Double Oil Lamp Wall Sconce C1860 Measures- 15.5''H x
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Mid-19th Century Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Iron

Small Brass Railway or Ship Passageway Oil Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Small brass railway or ship passageway oil lamps from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

French Oil Lamp Wall Sconces (Wired)
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great pair of petit wall sconces with black tole shades and brass body. Each one has a bee on it
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19th Century French Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Brass, Tôle

Polished brass one light oil lamp storm sconces
Located in New York, NY
Brass one light oil powered storm sconces with glass shades.
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19th Century English Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Brass

French Railroad Oil Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French, 19th century painted tole railway car oil lamps. Each marked "Chemins de Fer du
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19th Century French Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

Pair of Horn Oil Lamps
Located in Kent, Ct
Horn sconces
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19th Century Unknown Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Horn

Pair of Horn Oil Lamps
Pair of Horn Oil Lamps
H 27 in W 6 in D 12 in
Pair of Aladdin Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of beautiful bronze neo-classical revival sconces originally oil lamps Now
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19th Century French Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

Pair of Aladdin Sconces
Pair of Aladdin Sconces
H 25 in W 4.5 in D 13 in
Wall Sconces from Colonial Ceylon
Located in Richmond, CA
Traditional oil lamp wall sconces from Colonial Ceylon recently rewired. Carved wood base and back
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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Oil Lamp Sconce

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Brass

Wall Sconces from Colonial Ceylon
Wall Sconces from Colonial Ceylon
H 15 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
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Antique Oil Lamp Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique oil lamp sconce available at 1stDibs. An antique oil lamp sconce — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique oil lamp sconce — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique oil lamp sconce, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique oil lamp sconce over the years, but those crafted by Adams & Westlake Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Oil Lamp Sconce?

The average selling price for an antique oil lamp sconce at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.

For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.

Questions About Antique Oil Lamp Sconce
  • 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.

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