Brass Oil Lamp
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Brass
Early 20th Century Glass
Brass
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Glass
Glass
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Glass
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Copper
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Glass
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass
Brass
Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Glass
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Glass
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century Spanish Islamic Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Table Lamps
Brass, Copper
20th Century South Asian Metalwork
Brass
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 1790s Italian Candle Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Early 20th Century Empire Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antiquities
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Brass
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Brass
Antique 1850s French Rococo Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass
Glass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire More Lighting
Bronze
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Brass
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Brass
20th Century Belgian Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Floor Lamps
Brass
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
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