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Street Lamp
By FOS
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Street lamp. Available in 3 sizes Medium: 250 x 80 cm Large: 260 x 80 cm. X-large: 290 x 80 cm
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Street Lamp
Street Lamp
H 114.18 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Street Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Miniature Italian Grand Tour Bronze Street Lamp Candle Stick, Late 19th Century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

French Holophane Street Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
French holophane street lamp in working condition. "Holophane Devant" is labeled on the shade. Can
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

French Holophane Street Lamp
French Holophane Street Lamp
H 18 in W 17 in D 43 in
Superb French Table Lamp Modelled on a Paris Street Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb French Table Lamp Modelled on a Paris Street Lamp An Exhibition Stand Alone Piece, made in
Category

Vintage 1910s Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

EXQUISITE ANTiQUE ITALIAN BRASS TABLE LAMP, RECOVERED FROM STREET LAMP POST
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Italian Venetian street lamp top which has been reclaimed from a traditional street lamp and made in to a
Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Portuguese Wrought Iron Street Lamp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Wrought iron and brass street lamp. Rustic in style, it is decorated with curves, leaves and
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Vintage Street Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
Great vintage original street lamp from Czechoslovakia. Produced in 1970s. The lamp stands on a
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Vintage Street Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Vintage Street Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
H 7.88 in W 55.12 in D 13 in
Art Deco Alabaster Domed Table Lamp Depicting a Seated Lady at a Street Lamp
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Art Deco Alabaster Domed figural table lamp. A fine sculpture of a seated woman on a street lamp
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Large Matching Pair of Acorn Street Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are early acorn street lamps with impressive 12 inch diameter textured shades. The lamp is
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Portuguese Wrought Iron and Brass Street Lamp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Wrought iron and brass street lamp. Rustic in style, it is decorated with curves, leaves and
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Holophane Glass Street Lamp Converted to Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
the Paris region (especially in parks) in the 1950' and 60's. This lamp has been acid-bathed to remove
Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/ Street Lamp Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/Street Lamp Shade USA, circa Earlier 20th
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

French Articulated Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
adjustment to point the lamp and shade. The look is very clean and a bit Art Deco. The shade is one of the
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

French Articulated Street Lamp
French Articulated Street Lamp
H 12 in W 46 in D 20 in
Pair of French Style Wrought Iron and Brass Street Lamps
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of heavy wrought iron and brass circa 1910 street lights / lamps. Hammered surface with
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Columns, Mounted as Exterior Street Lamps
By Powerlite Devices Ltd
Located in Montreal, QC
A pair of imposing antique cast iron columns mounted as street lamps. Each Doric pillar fluted and
Category

Antique 1890s Canadian Neoclassical More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Peter Martensen Oil Painting on Wood "Man with Dog in the Light of Street Lamp"
Located in Kastrup, DK
the light of street lamp" draft painting.   
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Antique Classical Slag Glass Torchiere Table Lamp in Street Lamp Form C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Classical Slag Glass Torchiere Table Lamp in Street or Newel Lamp Form C1920 Measures
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Slag Glass

Vintage Copenhagen Street Lamps Form the 1970s and Made in Denmark by Philips
By Philips
Located in Søborg, DK
Straight from the streets of Copenhagen Vintage Copenhagen street lamps from the 1970s and made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fiberglass

Silver Plated Street Lamp Table Lighter
Located in London, GB
Modelled as a streetlamp, with a glass reservoir for mentholated spirits. Silver plate. English c. 1880. Measure: H 20cm.
Category

Antique 1880s British Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Street Lamp Table Lighter
Silver Plated Street Lamp Table Lighter
H 7.88 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Portuguese Wrought Iron and Brass Street Lamp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
vintage aesthetic of these appliques. Each wall light has a curved arm that supports the lamp holder
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Portuguese Wrought Iron and Brass Street Lamp
Portuguese Wrought Iron and Brass Street Lamp
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in
Victorian Street Light Style Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
This beautiful floor lamp was made to resemble a street lamp. It constructed of metal and has a
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Street Style Lamp, Ric.0041
Located in Norton, MA
Ornately decorated lamp base with a seated female on a pedestal. Street lamp style frosted glass
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version
Category

Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

pair of old big street lamps, procession lamps in lacquered wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
pair of ancient lamps, lamps without poles, carved in solid wood, then lacquered and painted, were
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Poplar

19th Century Regency Pair of Bronze and Gilt Brass Table Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Regency pair of bronze and gilt brass table lamps in the form of miniature street
Category

Antique 1820s European Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Philippe Starck "Streetlight" Table Lamp
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
revolutionary street lamp, Streetlight, a striking yet functional solution to illuminating the city streets
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck "Streetlight" Table Lamp
Philippe Starck "Streetlight" Table Lamp
H 27 in W 6.75 in D 11.5 in
Oscar Torlasco Lumi Mod. 143 Brass Table Lamp Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Catania, IT
street lamp. The optical lenses shown in his lamps are his trademark.   
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Period Carved Alabaster Lamp with Pierrot and Colombina
Located in London, GB
Commedia dell'arte, the hand-carved alabaster lamp modelled as a street lamp with lanterns suspended from
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Murano Art Glass and Brass Art Deco Floor Lamps, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
, and four brass balls placed on top. The floor lamp resembles an old street lamp from an ancient
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Table Lamp in Red Lacquered Aluminum by Oscar Torlasco 1950s Italy
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Greco produces the Genova 4053 street lamp for Torlasco, with which he won the Compasso d'Oro in 1959
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Metal Frosted Glass Street light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage industrial street lamp Grey metal with cast iron top Striped frosted round glass
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

French Metal Frosted Glass Street light
French Metal Frosted Glass Street light
H 41.34 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Bronze French Table Lamps in the Form of Street Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual bronze table lamps. France, c1930s. In the form of street lanterns
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Aluminum Fusion Floor Lamp Street Style Lantern Three Lights, French, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wrought iron floor lamp street or patio light lantern French midcentury, circa 1970 Good vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s French Gothic Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Victorian Inspired Lamps/Lanterns of Cast Metal Construction
Located in San Francisco, CA
, old-world aesthetic reminiscent of historical street lamps or early 20th-century outdoor lighting. The
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Victorian Street Lights
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large antique Victorian lamp posts salvaged from a country house in Yorkshire. These
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper, Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Victorian Street Lights
Pair of Antique Victorian Street Lights
H 114.57 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Miniature Vintage Decorative Owl and Street Lantern Table Light
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Decorative Metal Owl Table Light With LED Lighting. Black painted finish owl fitted on a wooden base with a central pole supporting a single LED light. This light would mak...
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique O’Connell-Styled Cast Metal Street Lanterns – Set of 11 Vintage Lights
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, styled after historic O’Connell Street lamps and influenced by traditional European and Irish lighting
Category

Early 20th Century Irish Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century French Verdigris Green Copper Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
to be a gas street lamp. Maker's mark. Now electrified with a three-candelabra drop cluster. Four
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

Set of 8 LP1 Wall Lamps, Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sconces for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
shape of the street lamp "Lampione" for domestic use. The materials are truly refined, as usual for the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Iron and Marble Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
of a prewar street lamp globe housing. Excellent casting with crisp lines and finished in a satin
Category

Vintage 1930s American Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Astoria, NY
" W x 13.25" D. Provenance: From a 333 East 75th Street Estate. Keywords: Lighting, Accent lamp, Desk
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp
Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp
H 22.25 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Large Bronze and Ormolu Column Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large English bronze and ormolu column lamp in the Regency manner, made for 10 downing street
Category

Vintage 1970s English Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
75th Street Estate. Keywords: Lighting, Accent lamp, Torch, Desk lamp, Slag glass, Mint green
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Sconces / Table Lamps by Lumanetics, Emeryville, CA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of flexible wall sconces or table lamps by Lumanetics, 1321 61st Street, Emeryville, CA. These
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

French Vintage Silver Metal Industrial Pedant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage industrial street lamp Silver aluminium with metal top Weight 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Hammered Amber Glass Torchiere Table Lamp c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Hammered Amber Glass Torchiere Table Lamp in the Street Lantern Form with
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Samuel Parker 1990 Post Modern Memphis Italian Slamp Etno Lamp in Resin
By Samuel Parker
Located in Miami, FL
. The lamp are screen printed with delicate and dreamy pop street art engraving designs. Slamp Lamps was
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Midcentury Aluminium and Metal Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Torlasco 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Roma, IT
street lighting. The lamps were in production by Fabbrica Apparecchi Illuminazione Greco S.p.A. Oscar
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Walter Garro 1990 for Samuel Parker Slamp Post Modern Memphis Italian Table Lamp
By Samuel Parker
Located in Miami, FL
floor lamps or table lamps. The lamp are screen printed with delicate and dreamy pop street art
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Plastic, Lucite

French Grey Metal Vintage Round Glass Pendant Light by Philips
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage industrial street lamp by Philips, Manufactured in France Grey metal with cast iron
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Original Antique French Advertising Poster The Frisco Theatre Play Louis Galice
By Louis Galice
Located in London, GB
street, the Conservatoire building with two ladies walking past a street lamp in the background, the
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Film Poster For Miracle In Soho London Romantic Drama Movie Art
Located in London, GB
by a street lamp in front of the dark night shaded buildings of Soho in London in the background, the
Category

Vintage 1950s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Large Sculptural Bronze Panel with Workers and New York Skyline
By F. Eue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
molds at its foundry. Note a series of street lamp bases, column capitals and monuments in the
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"The Violinist" & "The Wait" Iron Sculptures by J-A Delattre, France, 20th Cent.
Located in PARIS, FR
umbrella under a street lamp. These sculptures are the work of Jean-Alexandre Delattre, a French sculptor
Category

Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Charming flower vase, enamel painting, Venice 1950s, Mid Century design, Germany
Located in Wien, AT
decorated with a street lamp and flying seagulls. A particularly tempting motif. Measurements approx
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Rue De La Paix Lantern Table Desk Clock 8-Day Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Hampstead, QC
Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre figural miniature street lamp clock for table top or desktop
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Paris de Nuit: Rare Framed Heliogravure by Brassai, 1933
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
dimly lit street lamps create an atmosphere that is both haunting and alluring, transporting viewers to
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Paris de Nuit: Rare Framed Heliogravure by Brassai, 1933
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
dimly lit street lamps create an atmosphere that is both haunting and alluring, transporting viewers to
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Paris de Nuit: Rare Framed Heliogravure by Brassai, 1933
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
dimly lit street lamps create an atmosphere that is both haunting and alluring, transporting viewers to
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

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Used Street Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used street lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used street lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and iron. Used street lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used street lamps bearing Industrial or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used street lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Adams-Bagnall Electric Co., Holophane and Westinghouse produced popular used street lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Street Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $410 on the low end and $14,500 highest priced.

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 Used Street Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The lights which are used in street lights are High-Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS). These are globally used as they produce bright light and require very little maintenance. LED lights are slowly replacing HPS lamps due to their less energy consumption. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage lighting on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The font used on London street signs is usually Univers Bold Condensed. However, local councils have the freedom to choose their own fonts, so you may see variations from the usual typeface in some places. You'll find a large collection of typographic art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.

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