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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four
Located in Bradenton, FL
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four, used as an alternative to candles, dating back to 2nd
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four

H 2 in Dm 3.75 in
Three Roman terracotta oil lamps antiquities ancient world antiques Styling
Located in London, GB
A Fine Collection of Three Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps – Authentic Antiquities from the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities

Materials

Blown Glass

Three Roman terracotta oil lamps antiquities ancient world antiques Styling
Three Roman terracotta oil lamps antiquities ancient world antiques Styling

Three Roman terracotta oil lamps antiquities ancient world antiques Styling

H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Italian terracotta oil jars with single handles and adapted as lamps, 19th century. Height
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century

Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century

H 24 in Dm 14.25 in
Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
of an ancient Roman terracotta or earthenware oil lamp. The patinated bronze bowl of the lamp is open
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

H 26.78 in Dm 17.33 in

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Large Kabylie Oil Lamp Terracotta, Algeria, 20th Century
Located in Longueil, FR
Oil lamp, mesbah, Grande Kabylie terracotta geometric black and ocher, with its large handle on the
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Vintage 1950s Maghreb Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

Large Kabylie Oil Lamp Terracotta, Algeria, 20th Century
Large Kabylie Oil Lamp Terracotta, Algeria, 20th Century

Large Kabylie Oil Lamp Terracotta, Algeria, 20th Century

H 12.21 in Dm 9.45 in
Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus
Located in London, GB
A black-glazed terracotta guttus (oil-lamp filler) with a spool-shaped foot, a wheel-shaped body, a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus
Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus

Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus

H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 4.14 in
Ancient Samaritan Terracotta Oil Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Two ancient Samaritan, Holy Land, terracotta pottery oil lamps, each with molded geometric palm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Samaritan Terracotta Oil Lamps, Pair
Ancient Samaritan Terracotta Oil Lamps, Pair

Ancient Samaritan Terracotta Oil Lamps, Pair

H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Italian terracotta oil jars with single handles and adapted as lamps, 19th century. Fitted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century

Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century

H 24 in Dm 14.25 in
Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Matte dark brown glazed lamp from antique Chinese oil jar. Newly-made custom lamp from lamps made
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2010s Belgian Primitive Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar
Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar

Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar

H 17 in Dm 16 in
Provence Two Handle Oil Jar Adapted as a Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Provence two handle oil jar adapted as a lamp, early 20th century. Fitted with a burlap lampshade.
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Provence Two Handle Oil Jar Adapted as a Lamp, Early 20th Century
Provence Two Handle Oil Jar Adapted as a Lamp, Early 20th Century

Provence Two Handle Oil Jar Adapted as a Lamp, Early 20th Century

H 23 in Dm 14 in
19th Century, Large Terracotta Urn or Jar Oil Lamp
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very rare and nice 19th century large terracotta Jar oil lamp from the south of Europe. 3 handles
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Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century, Large Terracotta Urn or Jar Oil Lamp
19th Century, Large Terracotta Urn or Jar Oil Lamp

19th Century, Large Terracotta Urn or Jar Oil Lamp

H 76.78 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Group of Six Possibly Ancient Terracotta Oil Lamps, Small Vases and Vessels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A group of six old (and possibly ancient) terracotta vessels. Perfect for the collecting
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Early 20th Century Greco Roman Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Group of Six Possibly Ancient Terracotta Oil Lamps, Small Vases and Vessels
Group of Six Possibly Ancient Terracotta Oil Lamps, Small Vases and Vessels

Group of Six Possibly Ancient Terracotta Oil Lamps, Small Vases and Vessels

H 3.75 in W 2.63 in D 1.25 in
Large Antique Terracotta Oil Jug Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large antique terracotta oil jug table lamp would be a great fit for any French country, midcentury
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Antique 19th Century European Baroque Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Terracotta Oil Jug Table Lamp
Large Antique Terracotta Oil Jug Table Lamp

Large Antique Terracotta Oil Jug Table Lamp

H 45.5 in Dm 33.5 in
Ancient Terracotta Byzantine Oil Lamp 6th-7th Century AD, ON SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
Description: Oil lamp Byzantine, 6th-7th century AD Terracotta. H 3.8 cm. Ø 8.6 cm. Provenance
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Terracotta Byzantine Oil Lamp 6th-7th Century AD, ON SALE
Ancient Terracotta Byzantine Oil Lamp 6th-7th Century AD, ON SALE

Ancient Terracotta Byzantine Oil Lamp 6th-7th Century AD, ON SALE

H 1.5 in Dm 3.39 in
Collection of Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, circa 100-200 AD
Located in Louisville, KY
Note: In the villas, palaces and shops of the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Empires these lamps were
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman More Furniture ...

Materials

Clay

Collection of Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, circa 100-200 AD
Collection of Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, circa 100-200 AD

Collection of Ancient Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, circa 100-200 AD

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
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Located in Sheffield, MA
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Terracotta

Pair of Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps
Pair of Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps

Pair of Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps

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Antique Gilt Bronze and Patinated Metal 19th Century French Chandelier

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Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Terracotta Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of terracotta oil lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, terracotta and clay, all terracotta oil lamps available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of terracotta oil lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern terracotta oil lamps are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Terracotta Oil Lamps?

Prices for terracotta oil lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, terracotta oil lamps begin at $75 and can go as high as $3,308, while the average can fetch as much as $995.
Questions About Terracotta Oil Lamps
  • What is a whale oil lamp?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 Answer
    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.
  • How do I use a hanging oil lamp?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who invented the Victorian oil lamp?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • When did they start using oil lamps?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I tell if an oil lamp is antique?
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    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.
  • How does a Roman oil lamp work?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman 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?
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    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.

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