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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
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Candle Sconces
Materials
Iron
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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Antique Late 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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Antique Late 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Spelter
'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
are also able to make wall sconces, articulated wall-mount reading lamps, small chandeliers as well as
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Bronze, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Copper
H 30 in W 9 in D 9 in
Piega Wall Lamp or Flushmount in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Bauhaus
Located in New York, NY
Piega wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture by Blueprint Lighting, 2020.
An elegant study in
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Chrome, Bronze, Brass
H 28 in W 12 in D 6 in
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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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Metal
H 20 in W 30 in D 11 in
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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Antique 19th Century French Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Candelabras
Materials
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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Antique 1810s English George III Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
American Colonial Brass Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
American colonial solid brass wall sconce with 3-tier oil lamp style electric sockets.
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Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Oil Lamp Form Sconces (GMD#1735)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Italian Carved Giltwood & Gilded Metal Two-Lite Oil Lamp Form Wall Sconces with Ceramic Candle
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Western Oil Lamp Green Bankers Electric Sconce w/Shade, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
fabricated in the style of old oil lamps from the late Victorian Western era. Each sconce is adorned with a
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin, Iron
Oil wall lamp by Paolo Venini, Italy 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exceptional wall lamp designed and produced by Paolo Venini in Italy in the 1960s. Wall lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
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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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
American Colonial Brass Oil Lamp Wall Sconce **Saturday Sale**
Located in Van Nuys, CA
American Colonial solid brass wall sconce with 3 tier oil lamp style electric sockets.
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Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Freddie Andersen Danish Oil Lamp Candle Brass Sconces Wall Lamps, 1970s
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful pair of long brass wall candle holders for two glass oil candles. Designed by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
H 15.5 in W 17 in D 10 in
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Standard Oil Wall Mounted Glass Globe Lamp
By Standard Oil Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of all things "gas and oil", you will recognize what a rare lamp this is, especially in this
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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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Antique 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Horn Oil Lamps
Located in Kent, Ct
Horn sconces
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Horn
Pair of Aladdin Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of beautiful bronze neo-classical
revival sconces originally oil lamps
Now
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
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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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Clear Drops Oil Wall Lamps by Freddie Andersen, Denmark
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Set of two clear drop oil wall lamps by Freddie Andersen, Denmark in the 1970s.
A very decorative
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
Clear Drops Oil Wall Lamps by Freddie Andersen, Denmark
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Set of two clear drop oil wall lamps by Freddie Andersen, Denmark in the 1970s.
A very
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Oil Lamp Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oil lamp sconce for your home. An oil lamp sconce — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage oil lamp sconce now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an oil lamp sconce — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each oil lamp sconce bearing Victorian, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Freddie Andersen, Adams & Westlake Co. and Blueprint Lighting each produced at least one beautiful oil lamp sconce that is worth considering.
How Much is a Oil Lamp Sconce?
An oil lamp sconce can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
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.
Questions About Oil Lamp Sconce
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.
Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.
Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.
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