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Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900

Located in Worcester, GB

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900 A Meiji period Japanese bronze oil lamp in the Chinoiserie taste, dating to circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Oil Lamp with Cranes and Dragon, Electrified, c 1890
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Oil Lamp with Cranes and Dragon, Electrified, c 1890

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Oil Lamp with Cranes and Dragon, Electrified, c 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp with Cranes and Dragon, Electrified Origin: Japan Period: Meiji period / late 19th to early 20th century Materials: Patinated bronze, brass Style: J...

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1890s Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Champlevé Bronze Floor Lamp, Meiji Style, Elephants, 1880
Japanese Champlevé Bronze Floor Lamp, Meiji Style, Elephants, 1880

Japanese Champlevé Bronze Floor Lamp, Meiji Style, Elephants, 1880

Located in Montreal, QC

A Japanese floor oil lamp, crafted in bronze with a dark lush patina and decorated with enamel in a champlevé technique in floral designs with peasants.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set within a flower design, a distinctive characteristic of Japanese decorative arts d...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps & Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set
Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps & Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set

Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps & Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique parlor set of Japanese Satsuma porcelain and brass Kosmos Brenner oil lamps and jardinière / cache pot / planter / urn.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Brass

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Japanese Oil Lamp
Japanese Oil Lamp

Japanese Oil Lamp

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H 31 in Dm 6.5 in

Japanese Oil Lamp

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

All original Japanese oil (kerosene) lamp. The cylindrical post (15") is made from bamboo which has developed a beautiful patina with age.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Metal

Pair of 19th Century Antique Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Oil Lampsm, circa 1825
Pair of 19th Century Antique Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Oil Lampsm, circa 1825

Pair of 19th Century Antique Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Oil Lampsm, circa 1825

Located in Westmaas, NL

These antique Japanese porcelain oil lamps were made during the Edo (Tokugawa) era, circa 1825.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Brass

Japanese Iron Votive Oil Lamp
Japanese Iron Votive Oil Lamp

Japanese Iron Votive Oil Lamp

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H 10.75 in W 7 in D 6 in

Japanese Iron Votive Oil Lamp

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese tomyodai, votive lamp stand in the form of a hoju no tama, jewel of wish fulfillment.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Iron

Antique Mingei Japanese Temple Iron Oil Lamp Stand, Edo Period
Antique Mingei Japanese Temple Iron Oil Lamp Stand, Edo Period

Antique Mingei Japanese Temple Iron Oil Lamp Stand, Edo Period

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Tomyodai, a temple light stand created of handwrought iron in an upright form of a circle or "tama" (flaming jewel of spiritual enlightenment) with 13 ringlet projections to...

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Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Copper, Iron

Rare late 19th C Japanese Cloisonne Lamp
Rare late 19th C Japanese Cloisonne Lamp

Rare late 19th C Japanese Cloisonne Lamp

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful rare Japanese Cloisonne oil lamp now electrified

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

A fantastic pair of Satsuma lampstands, former oil-lamps.
A fantastic pair of Satsuma lampstands, former oil-lamps.

A fantastic pair of Satsuma lampstands, former oil-lamps.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This pair of finely decorated Satsuma vases is of very high quality, the decorations show various figures, local motifs and symbols. The top and bottom are bronze mounted. They are ...

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Bronze

Pair of Oil Lamps in Satsuma Faience with Baccarat Opaline Globes – Second Half
Pair of Oil Lamps in Satsuma Faience with Baccarat Opaline Globes – Second Half

Pair of Oil Lamps in Satsuma Faience with Baccarat Opaline Globes – Second Half

By Satsuma, Baccarat

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

A superb and rare pair of Japanese oil lamps dating from the second half of the 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Oil Table Lamps
Exquisite Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Oil Table Lamps

Exquisite Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Oil Table Lamps

Located in Lincoln, GB

Exquisite Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Oil Table Lamps This exquisite pair of antique oil table lamps embodies the timeless artistry of Japanese Imari porcelain.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

1853 Japanese Imari Table Lamp – From Oil Flame to Timeless Light
1853 Japanese Imari Table Lamp – From Oil Flame to Timeless Light

1853 Japanese Imari Table Lamp – From Oil Flame to Timeless Light

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, GB

An 1853 Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp – From Oil to Illumination A piece where art and history meet in perfect poise — this exquisite Japanese Imari table lamp began life in 1...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Ceramic and Bronze Floor Lamp
Large Japanese Ceramic and Bronze Floor Lamp

Large Japanese Ceramic and Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Rare and unusual Japanese electrified oil floor lamp. The highly detailed terracotta colored Tokoname ceramic with high relief details with bronze mounts.

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1870s Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Floor Lamps with Elephants
Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Floor Lamps with Elephants

Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Floor Lamps with Elephants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century pair of Japanese floor lamps, once oil lamps, crafted in bronze with a dark lush patina and decorated with enamel in a champlevé technique in floral designs w...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Dragon Chasing the Bird Table Lamps
Pair of Japanese Bronze Dragon Chasing the Bird Table Lamps

Pair of Japanese Bronze Dragon Chasing the Bird Table Lamps

Located in Lincoln, GB

A beautiful pair of Japanese bronze oil lamps from c.1880 now converted to electricity.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Lotus Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Japanese Meiji Bronze Lotus Electrified Oil Table Lamp

Japanese Meiji Bronze Lotus Electrified Oil Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Meiji period electrified oil table lamp with lotus shaped base and original glass shades.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"

Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Dayton, OH

Front with lens opens via wire latch. Removable oil reservoir and wick. Attributed to Nippon Sento Co, LTD of Tokyo Japan.

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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Copper

Japanese Early Hand Wrought "Leaf" Oil Lamp
Japanese Early Hand Wrought "Leaf" Oil Lamp

Japanese Early Hand Wrought "Leaf" Oil Lamp

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H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Early Hand Wrought "Leaf" Oil Lamp

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions From Japan comes this rare surviving hand cast "Leaf form" oil lamp complete with its original "rat tail" hanger, mid 19th century or earlier...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Iron

Bronzed Japanese Oil Lamp Electrified
Bronzed Japanese Oil Lamp Electrified

Bronzed Japanese Oil Lamp Electrified

Located in Middleburg, VA

Handsome bronzed Japanese oil lamp ( oil font lifts up when shade is removed) later electrified with newer shade.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Fabric

Electrified Porcelain Oil Table Lamp
Electrified Porcelain Oil Table Lamp

Electrified Porcelain Oil Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

This beautiful Japanese oil lamp was imported to France during the 19th century.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Electrified Oil Lamp
Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Electrified Oil Lamp

Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Electrified Oil Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Beautiful hand pointed Japanese porcelain, French bronze mounting oil lamp that has been professionally electrified and fitted with silk lampshade.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Bronze

Japanese Vase Oil Lamp Bronze
Japanese Vase Oil Lamp Bronze

Japanese Vase Oil Lamp Bronze

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H 21 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Vase Oil Lamp Bronze

Located in Vancouver, BC

A most unusual lamp base - larger than most, great color, as well sporting a larger than usual amber hobnail shade. Note the great dragon in design.

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19th Century Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Satsuma and French Bronze Mounted Oil Lamp
19th Century Japanese Satsuma and French Bronze Mounted Oil Lamp

19th Century Japanese Satsuma and French Bronze Mounted Oil Lamp

By Satsuma

Located in Fairfax, VA

19th Century Satsuma baluster vase painted with heavily gilt with shaped panels of Samurai and attendants on terraces mounted with French bronze base and hardware as an oil lamp that...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases
Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of Japanese Satsuma oil lamps with 19th century French mounts.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Ormolu

Pair of Mid 19th Century Satsuma Bronze Mounted Electrified Oil Lamp
Pair of Mid 19th Century Satsuma Bronze Mounted Electrified Oil Lamp

Pair of Mid 19th Century Satsuma Bronze Mounted Electrified Oil Lamp

By Satsuma

Located in Fairfax, VA

Magnificent pair of Japanese gold Satsuma with hand painted Samurai warriors and court seen mounted in French bronze hardware as oil lamps.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Electrified Oil Lamp
19th Century Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Electrified Oil Lamp

19th Century Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Electrified Oil Lamp

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Fairfax, VA

This beautiful 19th century vase was mounted as lamp with gilt bronze as an oil lamp which has since been electrified and fitted with a silk lampshade for today's use.  

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1880s Japanese Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

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Bronze

Pair of Ormolu Japanese Imari Vases
Pair of Ormolu Japanese Imari Vases

Pair of Ormolu Japanese Imari Vases

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H 25.6 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Pair of Ormolu Japanese Imari Vases

Located in Salisbury, GB

A pair of ormolu-mounted Japanese Imari vases converted into oil lamps, circa 1890.

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1890s Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Pair Of 19c French Lamps
Pair Of 19c French Lamps

Pair Of 19c French Lamps

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H 19.5 in Dm 18 in

Pair Of 19c French Lamps

Located in Fairfax, VA

PAIR 19 CENTURY CONVERTED OIL LAMP WITH IMPORTED ROYAL SASUMA JAPANESE PORCELAIN , THESE LAMPS CONVERTED OIL LAMPS THAT HAVE BEEN ELECTRIFIED FOR AMERICAN USE .

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19th Century Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Porcelain Table Lamp
French 19th Century Porcelain Table Lamp

French 19th Century Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Hand-painted porcelain influenced by Japanese art. This 19th century oil lamp has been modified and electrified as a beautiful table lamp and fitted with silk lampshade.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Japanese Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Japanese oil lamp you’re looking for. Each antique Japanese oil lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Japanese oil lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Japanese oil lamp, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique Japanese oil lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Imari Porcelain and Satsuma are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Oil Lamp?

The average selling price for an antique Japanese oil lamp at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $9,374 for the 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.

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Questions About Antique Japanese Oil Lamp

  • 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.