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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

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Metal

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

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Iron, Wrought Iron

"Beware..." Bathing Beauties Oil on Canvas, Original by Arkadi Ostromuchov
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Bathing beauties oil on canvas, original by Arkadi Ostromuchov "Beware this is not an exercise
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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

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Bronze

1920's Antique Neoclassical style Black and Gold Oil Lantern type Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Antique Neoclassical style Oil Lantern Type Wall Lamp. Shade is included. Beautiful lamp!
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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Metal

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

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Brass

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

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Nickel, Chrome, Bronze, Brass

Vintage Boho Original Impasto Oil Painting of Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage boho impasto oil painting boasts rich texture and vibrant colors, capturing a free
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Gustave de Smet 'Still Life with Oil Lamp and Fruit' Oil on Board 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gustave de Smet 'Still Life with Oil Lamp and Fruit' Oil on Board, Belgium, 1930s. Gustave
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Organic Shaped Wall Lamp in Cerry and Maple Wood - Wall Light
By Alexander Knysch
Located in Waiblingen, BW
The Wall Lamp is shaped using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own distinctive
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2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Maple, Cherry

Jules Cheret, Original Belle Epoque Poster, Saxoleine, Art Nouveau Oil Lamp 1895
By Jules Chéret
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
advertisement promoting the use of safety oil in the comfort and lighting of the home. Artist: Jules Chéret
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Posters

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Paper

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

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Brass

Set of 8 18th Century French Copper Engravings Prints of Oil Lamps
By Bernard de Montfaucon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Each measuring 11 wide by 17.5 high, very good condition with slight tonig, suitable for framing. B. Montfaucon Bernard de Montfaucon, O.S.B. (French: [d? m?~fok?~]; 13 January 16...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Kpm Painting on Porcelain Vestal Virgin with Oil Lamp Goddess of the Hearth
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Toledo, OH
Hand painted on porcelain of a vestal virgin with oil lamp the goddess of the hearth. Stamped K P M
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20th Century European Other Paintings

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Porcelain

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

Peter Martensen Oil Painting on Wood "Man with Dog in the Light of Street Lamp"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Peter Martensen b. 1953. Oil color on wood (Dimensions without frame: 22 x 24). "Man with dog In
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

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 Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
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

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Brass, Aluminum, Bronze, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Copper

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

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Three Light Modern Sconces, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant pair of Empire-inspired bronze wall lights sconces with three oil-lamp style lights
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20th Century French Baroque Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Corner House with Wall and Veranda, Lamp Post, Wrong-Way Sign and Uphill Street
By Marc Chaubaron
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
from the streets by a stone wall. An old-style lamp post and a prohibited direction sign are in front
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2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Board

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A late 18th-early 19th century swing post mount whale oil lamp, a fine example of a ships or wall
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Antique 19th Century British Colonial Antiquities

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Iron

Japanese 18th Century Tsukinami-e 6 Panel Floor Screen, Edo Period
Located in Norton, MA
, and book stands, bonsais, plants, trees, flowers, landscaping, wall decorations, candle stands, oil
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

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. 3
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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

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Iron

Pair Oil Lamp Form Sconces (GMD#1735)
Pair Oil Lamp Form Sconces (GMD#1735)
H 16 in W 20.5 in D 6.5 in
Set of 4 Brass and Bronze Candle Hurricane Lantern Sconces, England, 1890
Located in Chicago, IL
repoussé wall lamps, circular brass oil font body with pierced fret quatrefoil, four-leaf clover design
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Antique 1890s English Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Domed Brass Hanging Wall Oil Lamp Lanterns, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
have not actually tested the lamps by putting oil in and lighting the wick, the lamps are fully
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Antique Late 19th Century British Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Oil wall lamp by Paolo Venini, Italy 1960
Oil wall lamp by Paolo Venini, Italy 1960
H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Whale Tail Mirrored Reflector Oil Wall Lamp - Signed Wheeler 1882
Located in Peekskill, NY
Wheeler mirrored reflectors are highly sought after and the whale tail examples are there most complex and rare. This rare reflector fitted to a decorative bronze Victorian railroad ...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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

Gilt wood Swedish Art Deco mirror with sunburst and oil lamp motif.
Located in New York, NY
oil lamps. Mirror glass is original and has a one inch beveled edge. Height: 39, Width: 16", Depth
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
wall bracket and is in perfect working order. An old catalog Describes the lamp: Throws it's
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Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Tin, Iron

Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp
Rare Wheeler Work-Bench Oil Lamp
H 19 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Gösta Asp, Oil on Board, Set Up with Side Table, Guitar and Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gösta Asp (1910-1986), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Set up with side table, guitar and lamp. Dated
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

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Other

Oil on Canvas Painting of Woman Reading by Lamp, Signed dated Robert Pan '37
By Robert Panitzsch
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting of interior with a woman reading by the lamp. Signed and dated
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Mid-20th Century Danish Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Italian Framed Oil on Panel of a Sheep and Her Lamp, Signed, "EV, 1830"
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Italian framed oil on panel painting depicting a sheep with her lamp, signed
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
examples have found their way into museums some time ago. This was the type and quality wall lamp used in
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

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

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

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

19th Century Black Nautical Lantern Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
oil lamps. Measures: 20” height x 8” width x 10” projection.       
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Antique 1880s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Wheeler Fish Tail Mirrored Reflector, Pullman Car Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
use in lavishly appointed RR Pullman Cars. The reflector, articulating wall bracket and oil lamp are
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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

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. 2
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Vintage 1930s American 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

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
This rare and wonderful lamp was designed to mount to the wall of a service station, with a glowing
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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
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Tôle

Pair of 19th Century Herculaneum Style Bracket Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century Herculaneum Style Bracket Oil Lamps
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Horn Oil Lamps
Located in Kent, Ct
Horn sconces
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Horn

Pair of Horn Oil Lamps
Pair of Horn Oil Lamps
H 27 in W 6 in D 12 in
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

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

Wall Sconces from Colonial Ceylon
Wall Sconces from Colonial Ceylon
H 15 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
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
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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 decorative
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Wall Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wall oil lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wall oil lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for a wall oil lamp, we have 24 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wall oil lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wall oil lamp made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Freddie Andersen, Adams & Westlake Co. and Bernard de Montfaucon each produced at least one beautiful wall oil lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wall Oil Lamp?

The average selling price for a wall oil lamp at 1stDibs is $958, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Wall Oil Lamp
  • 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.
  • 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
    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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The 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.