Antique Lamps

Antique lamps come in all kinds of forms as the world of lighting implements was diverse in the old days as it is today (though there may not have been quite so many different brands or variations of lamps in those times). However, there are some similarities that are held in common between the various types of antique table lamps, antique floor lamps, antique street lamps and so on: they all require some kind of fuel and they all burn that fuel to produce light. When you are dealing with non-electric old fashioned lamps such as antique oil lamps and antique kerosene lamps you may be surprised at the amount of smoke and smell that is produced when the materials used to fuel the flame in antique lamps are burned. Antique lamp parts are easy enough to find from various catalogs that deal in antique lamps and memorabilia, and antique lamp shades can even be placed on reproduction antique table lamps that use electricity and are much easier to take care of and use for your home lighting.

Some of the brands of antique lamps include antique Tiffany table lamps and Lenox antique lamps. Antique glass lamp shades can be bought from collectors and you can get many different classic designs of antique lamp such as antique table lamps with peonies painted on them. For most people who are looking for antique lamps, it is probably wisest to get some kind of replica of an antique lamp that uses a modern electric bulb; then you can get the visual effect of the lamp without having to worry about the danger from fire or the smoke and smell that antique lamps create.

If you decide to go with true blue antique lamps then you will need an ongoing supply of oil or kerosene to fuel the fire. You will also need some way to light the wick (make sure that you light the wick carefully and do not try to light it while it is sitting inside a full container of oil or kerosene - if your match drops you could have a serious fire hazard or an explosion on your hands) and you put it into the lamp without endangering yourself. Also, be careful not to place your kerosene lamp in a location where kids are going to be running around and where they may knock the lamp over. If you take proper safety precautions you can enjoy antique lamps in the way that people did a hundred years ago.