One of a Kind!
Green seems to be everywhere in Vietnam, from the towering bamboo shoots to the abundance of fresh herbs that accompany every meal. There is something vital and fresh about the etched green glass of these vintage oil lamps. Bought from a store on Hanoi’s Hang Dong street, these lights would be perfect as part of an outdoor party.
In 1780, Francois-Pierre Aime Argand invented an oil lamp with a glass chimney to keep the wind from extinguishing the flame. His so-called ‘hurricane lamps’ went on to light homes and ships all over the world for ... Read More
In 1780, Francois-Pierre Aime Argand invented an oil lamp with a glass chimney to keep the wind from extinguishing the flame. His so-called ‘hurricane lamps’ went on to light homes and ships all over the world for more than a 100 years, until the invention of gas-powered and electric lamps. Today these lamps look great clustered together on a table as a dramatic centerpiece. Read Less
Green Lamp: 7" H, 3.5 diameter (at base) Turquoise Lamp: 12" H, 4" diameter (at base) These lamps are in working order. To adjust the light, use the circular knob to raise and lower the wick. Not sold with kerosene.
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