Tole Oil Lamps
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Brass, Tin
Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Table Lamps
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Metal, Ormolu
Antique 1820s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Tôle
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Table Lamps
Tôle
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Gold, Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Table Lamps
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Tôle, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Tôle, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Brass, Tôle
Late 20th Century French Provincial Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns
Copper, Tôle
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Paint
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Ormolu
20th Century French Table Lamps
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Tôle, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Tôle
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Brass, Tôle
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
20th Century French Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps
Tin
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Bronze, Tôle
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Lamps
Ormolu, Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Marble, Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Table Lamps
Tôle, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Table Lamps
Bronze, Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Bronze, Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Tôle, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Tôle, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Brass, Tôle
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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.
- 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, 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, 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, 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.
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