Nautical Oil Lamps
Small Ship Lamp Anchor Light Nautical Oil Lamp Red Copper 23cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small vintage ship lamp, anchor light, nautical oil lamp lantern made of red copper and brass
Category
Vintage 1980s European Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
with single oil lamp on one side for illumination. Gimbal Sestrel compass marked No. B4/12629L/49
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11.25 in W 9.75 in D 11.5 in
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil lamps for illumination.
Dimensions:
13.5" x 10
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 10 in W 10 in D 13.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Table Oil Lamp in Brass & Diamond Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson comes this stylish oil lamp fashioned from solid patinated
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1950's Old Florida Nautical Glass Lantern Lamp w/ Original Sintzenich Lampshade
Located in New York, NY
Old brass nautical ship oil lantern lamp with blue-green glass lens.
There are two switches on lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Sherwood & Wedge "onion" navigational lamps featuring a cylindrical brass base
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 12 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
Vintage Nautical Wall Hung Oil Lamp in Brass by G. V. Harnish Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nautical - maritime wall hung oil lamp sconce fashioned from brass. It features a tilting mechanism
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a lamp that you are very unlikely to come across says Anthony Hobson, in book II of
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Tin
Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
By Anchor
Located in Austin, TX
Restored, Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
Vintage Ships Lantern Copper Anchor Oil Lamp Nautical
Fresnel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
Unmatched pair of late 19th century nautical oil lamps with pristine red globes.
Similar in size
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Danish Nautical Oil Lamp or Candle Holder in Brass by Freddie Andersen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is a large maritime hybrid table light that can function both as an oil lamp or a candle
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Nautical Gimbal oil lamp, pair:
A nautical, candlestick style wall lamp made to rock on a ship
Category
Antique 19th Century More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Metal Nautical Globe Oil Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
This over sized black metal globe oil lamp came from a ship, but makes a striking accessory for
Category
Antique 19th Century European Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
Nautical Gyro Brass Oil Lamp "Copenhagen" by Ilse D. Ammonsen for Daproma, 1950
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Copenhagen" Gyro petroleum lamp made of brass. This decorative item is rare and fascinate through
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Oil Lamp by Ilse D. Ammonsen, Daproma, Denmark 1970´s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian Modern Nautical Gyro Brass Oil Lamp by Ilse D. Ammonsen for Daproma, Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1970s Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Gimbaled Oil Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
HANDMADE SOLID BRASS OIL LAMP BY ILSE D. AMMONSEN FOR DAPROMA DESIGN-DENMARK.PERFECT FOR A SHIP OR
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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Nautical Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of nautical oil lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, all nautical oil lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 8 antique and vintage nautical oil lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Nautical oil lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Nautical oil lamps made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many nautical oil lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Ilse D. Ammonsen, Henning Koppel and Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced popular nautical oil lamps that are worth a look.
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- 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.
- 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.