Rare Oil Lamps

Welcome to the new website of de Lampenman!

After years of selling through Catawiki and Etsy, the time has finally come: my very own webshop. Feel free to browse around, and if you have any questions, I’ll be happy to help.

Here you’ll find a wide selection of oil lamps, along with detailed information about their history and the manufacturers behind them.

If you have any comments, suggestions, or even historical information to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m committed to making this website as accurate and complete as possible.

All Oil Lamps & Lanterns

Are you looking for a unique, functional, or rare oil lamp or lantern—whether for lighting, as a decorative piece in your interior, or as an addition to your collection? Feel free to browse the pages below.

Before making a purchase, please read the full description and review the photos carefully. These are all vintage lamps and lanterns, so they will show varying degrees of wear over time.
If you’d like to buy multiple lamps, please contact me in advance so I can calculate the combined shipping costs.

Boy holding a vintage oil lamp glowing warmly, walking near sheep outside a thatched barn at dusk

Hurricane lanterns

Vintage Dietz oil lamps glowing on an old wooden ship as a man studies a map at dusk

Nautical Lamps

A person holding a vintage oil lamp glowing softly in a foggy, dimly lit narrow alley at night

Hand Lanterns

Train, Signal, and Railroad Lanterns

Oil lamp hanging in a dark mine illuminating a miner using a pickaxe, featuring the classic miner's lamp design.

Mining Lamps

Car, Bicycle & Carriage Lamps

Seller is outstanding! Vast knowledge of lanterns. Specializes in rate and hard to find items. Frequent communications and updates. Valuable suggestions and very fair prices. My go to for European lanterns every time. Thank you!

— Keith

A great item for a fair price, fast shipping, and good communication with the seller. Everything went very smoothly, I would gladly buy another one!

— Nils-Oliver

The item is exactly as expected. Shipping was super fast and communication was excellent! Thank you very much! I would love to order again!

— Mara

Both the lamp and the seller are exceptional! First, the seller, who faced a delivery problem that was beyond his control, put all his energy into resolving it successfully, always responded very quickly, and was truly exceptional. Next, the lamp, which is exactly as described, both in terms of its qualities and its flaws. You can therefore have complete confidence in this store's listings! Thank you for everything!

— Aurelien

Passion in Every Detail

All lamps and lanterns are carefully sourced and restored where necessary to keep their story alive.

Worldwide Shipping

Our lamps are securely packaged and can be shipped anywhere in the world. If you’re unable to complete your purchase because shipping costs are not displayed, please contact us.

Antique and Vintage Items

All our lamps and lanterns are old or antique. When they arrive, they are often heavily rusted, repainted, leaking, or incomplete. Each piece is carefully restored, but naturally, some signs of wear or repairs remain visible. Please review the photos and read the descriptions carefully before making a purchase.

Authentic and Original

My goal is always to keep the oil lamps as authentic and original as possible. Unfortunately, this isn’t always achievable, so some parts may not be original. If I’m aware of this, it will always be mentioned in the product description.

Oil lamp Information

The age indication and information provided about the lamps are based on my personal experience and sources from other oil lamp collectors. It’s possible that some details may be incorrect. If you spot any inaccurate information, please let me know.