Antique oil lamp identification can be a bit tricky, considering there are many reproduction antique lamps on the market. The thing is, a genuine antique oil lamp can sometimes be quite valuable, so ...

If you’ve ever wondered if old lamps and light fixtures can be worth more than just sentimental value, you’re not alone.

An assortment of lamps in a thrift store window - Lars Trangius/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thrifting a gorgeous vintage lamp takes more than good taste and ...

Radeesh Shetty, the founder of the home décor brand, The Purple Turtles, still remembers the elderly man he met while driving through the deep South. “We were travelling in Tamil Nadu and had stopped ...

Radeesh Ratnakar Shetty is the owner of more than 400 lamps collected from across the world. At Deepotsav, Radeesh’s collection is being showcased at his store, The Purple Turtles in Jubilee Hills.

Our expert breaks down the best vintage-style hurricane and oil lamps for both form and function through rainy days and dark nights. Q: We just went through eight long days without power, and the ...

A rare 1,700 year old oil lamp, decorated with Temple symbols - menorah, incense shovel and lulav, was found in Jerusalem during Israel Antiquities Authority excavations. The ceramic oil lamp from the ...

If you're like me and love the charm of vintage lamps, you've probably wondered whether they're safe to use in modern homes. The truth is, many vintage lamps carry wiring and materials that don't meet ...

Because of their aesthetic forms, robust materials, and the nostalgic memories to which they refer, old objects often please many people and, from time to time, end up returning to fashion. In the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thrifting a gorgeous vintage lamp takes more than good taste and luck of the draw. Instead, you'll want to familiarize yourself with notable ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...