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What is a student lamp?
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A student lamp is a hand-held lamp that uses kerosene as a fuel for burning. It is a lamp that has a central post supporting an easy-to-fill detachable fuel tank and an adjustable-height arm holding a kerosene burner with a wick topped by a decorative glass shade and chimney. A collection of vintage and modern student lamps is available on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
Shop for Student Lamp on 1stDibs
American Victorian Brass Gorham Student Lamp
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham American Victorian brass single arm student lamp with adjustable dome shaped shade.
Category
20th Century American Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Style Bronze Student Lamp
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style bronze adjustable double arm student lamp with oil font supporting green
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
English Victorian Silver Plated Student Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Victorian style silver plated double candlestick student lamps on round tiered base
Category
20th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Wild & Wessel Unusual Double Student Lamp
Located in London, GB
Wild & Wessel double burner student lamp from Berlin. The lamps will be re-wired and PAT tested as
Category
Antique 1870s German Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wild & Wessel Student Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of Wild & Wessel student lamps, sometimes known as Aladdin lamps or Harvard lamps. Made in
Category
Antique 1870s German Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Victorian Caldwell Bronze Double Student Lamp
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian monumental bronze double arm student lamp with 6 sided amber glass filigree
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
