Hurricane Lamps

Buy the best hurricane lamps selected and recommended by interior designers. By Vanessa Weber.

Always in style, hurricane lamps are one of the most versatile design accessories. The soft glow of a flame through glass adds a twinkle of light in dark corners and can be used indoors or outdoors. Use them as table centerpieces, outdoor lanterns or living space accessories. They add charm to a decor whether they’re grouped together or stand on their own. Pretty and practical, fuel-burning or candle hurricane lamps can come in very handy in case of a power outage.

Antique gas oil hurricane lamp

Antique gas oil hurricane lamp

$24 $25.5

With a classic design, this gas oil hurricane lamp comes in a clear or milky white glass chimney option. Its small scale ensures a light 1 lb weight before adding the oil, which needs to be purchased separately.

Antique gas oil hurricane lamp

Serene Spaces Living

$24 $25.5

Description

With a classic design, this gas oil hurricane lamp comes in a clear or milky white glass chimney option. Its small scale ensures a light 1 lb weight before adding the oil, which needs to be purchased separately.

Designer Advice

This old-fashioned oil hurricane lamp uses oil that can be easily purchased from most hardware stores. Control the size of the flame by raising or lowering the cotton wick with the wick raiser knob. At 9.5” tall, this hurricane lamp works well when grouped together with other hurricane lamps, although on its own does throw a nice amount of light when evening sets in on your porch or patio.

Red Hurricane Lantern with Adjustable Wick

Red Hurricane Lantern with Adjustable Wick

$23.55 $25.99

Perfect For: Providing rustic charm and warm lighting to any living space

What We Like: Durable metal construction with an eye-catching red finish

This red hurricane lantern features a durable metal construction and a large glass globe, offering a blend of soft light and nostalgic charm. With its fully adjustable wick and wire design to protect the glass, the lantern ensures a versatile and enjoyable lighting experience. Its classic red finish not only adds a pop of color but also makes it easily visible. Simply fill with standard lamp oil and enjoy the warm glow it emits.

Red Hurricane Lantern with Adjustable Wick

Stansport

$23.55 $25.99

Description

Perfect For: Providing rustic charm and warm lighting to any living space

What We Like: Durable metal construction with an eye-catching red finish

This red hurricane lantern features a durable metal construction and a large glass globe, offering a blend of soft light and nostalgic charm. With its fully adjustable wick and wire design to protect the glass, the lantern ensures a versatile and enjoyable lighting experience. Its classic red finish not only adds a pop of color but also makes it easily visible. Simply fill with standard lamp oil and enjoy the warm glow it emits.

Designer Advice

Place the lantern on an outdoor patio table for evening gatherings or use it as an accent piece in your home, creating a cozy ambiance effortlessly.

Old fashioned hurricane camping lamp

Old fashioned hurricane camping lamp

$54.99 $75.99

Modeled after a vintage hurricane camping lamp, this one looks vintage but actually has the convenience of a plug-in lamp. Its beige linen shade covers one 40-watt light bulb on a glass and metal base. A rocker switch makes turning on and off easy.

Old fashioned hurricane camping lamp

Loon Peak®

$54.99 $75.99

Description

Modeled after a vintage hurricane camping lamp, this one looks vintage but actually has the convenience of a plug-in lamp. Its beige linen shade covers one 40-watt light bulb on a glass and metal base. A rocker switch makes turning on and off easy.

Designer Advice

This rustic electric hurricane lamp is suitable for damp locations (moist environments without direct exposure to water). The on/off switch is located on the lamp cord and the 40-watt (or 10-watt LED) bulb keeps the lighting soft. Keep the light warm with an amber bulb. Perfect for a rustic aesthetic, including your cabin or cottage, or simply at a country or farmhouse home.

Elegant Solid Brass Table Desk Lamp

Elegant Solid Brass Table Desk Lamp

$177.99 $164.99

Perfect For: Enhancing vintage and classic interiors

What We Like: Hurricane globe silvertone shade

This table desk lamp brings the timeless elegance of a bygone era to your space with its solid brass construction and silvertone finish. The exquisite hurricane globe shade adds a touch of sophistication, making it a perfect addition to any home office, living room, or bedroom. Crafted from high-quality materials, this lamp not only delivers style but also ensures durability and long-lasting illumination.

Elegant Solid Brass Table Desk Lamp

Charlton Home®

$177.99 $164.99

Description

Perfect For: Enhancing vintage and classic interiors

What We Like: Hurricane globe silvertone shade

This table desk lamp brings the timeless elegance of a bygone era to your space with its solid brass construction and silvertone finish. The exquisite hurricane globe shade adds a touch of sophistication, making it a perfect addition to any home office, living room, or bedroom. Crafted from high-quality materials, this lamp not only delivers style but also ensures durability and long-lasting illumination.

Designer Advice

Pair this elegant lamp with luxurious velvet curtains and classic wooden furniture to create a cozy and inviting reading nook or study area.

Battery-Powered Bubble Pattern Hurricane Lamp

Battery-Powered Bubble Pattern Hurricane Lamp

$41.99 $70.99

Perfect For: Adding a warm and cozy atmosphere to any room

What We Like: Its portability and elegant, whimsical design

This captivating hurricane lamp features built-in LED string lights that emit a warm glow inside a mesmerizing dotted pattern against a sleek black glass backdrop. The battery-powered design, requiring 3 AA batteries, allows for convenient placement and easy operation without the need for cords or wall outlets. Its charming and versatile design complements a range of decor styles, making it an enchanting addition to any living space, office, or entryway console table.

Battery-Powered Bubble Pattern Hurricane Lamp

Willa Arlo™ Interiors

$41.99 $70.99

Description

Perfect For: Adding a warm and cozy atmosphere to any room

What We Like: Its portability and elegant, whimsical design

This captivating hurricane lamp features built-in LED string lights that emit a warm glow inside a mesmerizing dotted pattern against a sleek black glass backdrop. The battery-powered design, requiring 3 AA batteries, allows for convenient placement and easy operation without the need for cords or wall outlets. Its charming and versatile design complements a range of decor styles, making it an enchanting addition to any living space, office, or entryway console table.

Designer Advice

Place it alongside metallic or glass accents for a chic and elegant look, or pair it with rustic decorations during the winter months to create a welcoming cabin-inspired atmosphere.

Vase style hurricane lamp

Vase style hurricane lamp

$31.99 $55

The unusual design of this old-fashioned hurricane lamp looks handblown. An embossed pattern on the thick clear aqua blue glass lets the candle flame flicker as it casts a warm glow throughout your room or on your deck. Can hold a 4.5” by 8” candle.

Vase style hurricane lamp

Mistana™

$31.99 $55

Description

The unusual design of this old-fashioned hurricane lamp looks handblown. An embossed pattern on the thick clear aqua blue glass lets the candle flame flicker as it casts a warm glow throughout your room or on your deck. Can hold a 4.5” by 8” candle.

Painted glass hurricane lamp

Painted glass hurricane lamp

This exquisite antique hurricane lamp features painted roses on its handblown glass base and globe. Modeled in the Victorian era, it comes with a scalloped-edge glass chimney and faux crystal accent bead fringe on an antique brass base.

Painted glass hurricane lamp

Description

This exquisite antique hurricane lamp features painted roses on its handblown glass base and globe. Modeled in the Victorian era, it comes with a scalloped-edge glass chimney and faux crystal accent bead fringe on an antique brass base.

Designer Advice

Although this lamp looks antique, it is designed for the modern era. The lamp requires one 60 watt light bulb and one nightlight bulb. With the twist of the switch hidden under the globe, the nightlight bulb can be left on independently from the brighter 60 watts light bulb. Perfect for the bedroom, this lamp would look lovely paired with a vintage coverlet and rose bed cushions. 

Vintage hurricane lamp

Vintage hurricane lamp

The green glass base of this vintage hurricane lamp contrasts perfectly with the clear glass chimney and makes it stand out from the crowd. It comes with two 7” wicks as well as a stainless steel wick clip that works as tweezers.

Vintage hurricane lamp

TrueNorth

Description

The green glass base of this vintage hurricane lamp contrasts perfectly with the clear glass chimney and makes it stand out from the crowd. It comes with two 7” wicks as well as a stainless steel wick clip that works as tweezers.

Designer Advice

To fill the lamp base with any safe fuel, unscrew the brass metal link counterclockwise from the base. Pour your fuel directly into the base. Insert one of the two wicks into the slotted metal holder, leaving most of the wick dangling at the bottom. Screw the metal holder and wick into the glass base. Adjust the height of the wick by turning the circular button and light the wick before replacing the glass chimney.

Electric hurricane lamp

Electric hurricane lamp

Standing at 16.5” high, this electric hurricane lamp uses one 7-watt and one 60-watt bulb and comes with a 3-way switch on its cord. The base is made from bronze-painted metal and the glazed glass globes are patterned and rose-tinted.

Electric hurricane lamp

Design Toscano

Description

Standing at 16.5” high, this electric hurricane lamp uses one 7-watt and one 60-watt bulb and comes with a 3-way switch on its cord. The base is made from bronze-painted metal and the glazed glass globes are patterned and rose-tinted.

Designer Advice

Vintage in style, this old-fashioned hurricane lamp works well as a bedside lamp. As this lamp is electric, make sure to only use it in dry locations where you would use other lamps. The light direction is up through the glass and is wired for 110-volt power. The bottom portion of the lamp does light up but can’t be operated unless the top light is also turned on. 

Hurricane Stained Glass Uplight

Hurricane Stained Glass Uplight

Perfect For: Adding a touch of elegance to desks, mantels, side tables, or shelves

What We Like: Intricate handcrafted glass design

Illuminate your space with this exquisite hurricane stained glass uplight, perfect to accentuate any desk, mantel, side table, or shelf. The lamp is artfully crafted with 76 pieces of white, red, and green handcrafted glass, resulting in a stunning display when lit. Its compact size makes it a versatile decorative piece that can elevate the ambiance of any room with ease and elegance while showcasing your impeccable taste in home accents.

Hurricane Stained Glass Uplight

Lark Manor™

Description

Perfect For: Adding a touch of elegance to desks, mantels, side tables, or shelves

What We Like: Intricate handcrafted glass design

Illuminate your space with this exquisite hurricane stained glass uplight, perfect to accentuate any desk, mantel, side table, or shelf. The lamp is artfully crafted with 76 pieces of white, red, and green handcrafted glass, resulting in a stunning display when lit. Its compact size makes it a versatile decorative piece that can elevate the ambiance of any room with ease and elegance while showcasing your impeccable taste in home accents.

Designer Advice

Place it on a dark wood surface or against a deep-colored wall to create a striking contrast, and enhance the uplight's vivid glass colors when illuminated.

Tavern Oil Lamp with Wall Mount

Tavern Oil Lamp with Wall Mount

Perfect For: Adding a touch of nautical charm to any room

What We Like: The authentic 19th-century design

Expertly handcrafted by master artisans, this Tavern Oil Lamp is an authentic replica of a 19th-century marine ship lamp. Made from cast iron, the lamp has an antique look that'll give your space a warm, vintage atmosphere. The glass fits firmly atop the oil lamp base, and the handle comes with pre-drilled screw slots for easy wall mounting. Fully functional, all you need to do is add oil (sold separately) to enjoy a soft, atmospheric light.

Tavern Oil Lamp with Wall Mount

Handcrafted Nautical Decor

Description

Perfect For: Adding a touch of nautical charm to any room

What We Like: The authentic 19th-century design

Expertly handcrafted by master artisans, this Tavern Oil Lamp is an authentic replica of a 19th-century marine ship lamp. Made from cast iron, the lamp has an antique look that'll give your space a warm, vintage atmosphere. The glass fits firmly atop the oil lamp base, and the handle comes with pre-drilled screw slots for easy wall mounting. Fully functional, all you need to do is add oil (sold separately) to enjoy a soft, atmospheric light.

Designer Advice

Place this lantern near a cozy reading nook or as a part of your maritime-inspired interior, and use a high-quality, odorless lamp oil for a cleaner burn and minimized smoke.

Eye-Catching Decorative Accessory

Eye-Catching Decorative Accessory

Perfect For: Enhancing and transforming any room's ambiance

What We Like: Its ability to effortlessly become the room's focal point

This eye-catching decorative accessory does more than just tie a room together - it's designed to steal the show. Its unique and captivating design captures attention, making it an instant conversation starter for your space. Whether placed in a living room, bedroom, or entryway, this decorative accessory effortlessly adds personality and elevates the overall aesthetic appeal of any interior. Its versatile design complements multiple styles, from modern to traditional, allowing you to seamlessly incorporate it into your existing décor.

Eye-Catching Decorative Accessory

Williston Forge

Description

Perfect For: Enhancing and transforming any room's ambiance

What We Like: Its ability to effortlessly become the room's focal point

This eye-catching decorative accessory does more than just tie a room together - it's designed to steal the show. Its unique and captivating design captures attention, making it an instant conversation starter for your space. Whether placed in a living room, bedroom, or entryway, this decorative accessory effortlessly adds personality and elevates the overall aesthetic appeal of any interior. Its versatile design complements multiple styles, from modern to traditional, allowing you to seamlessly incorporate it into your existing décor.

Designer Advice

Position this decorative accessory in a well-lit area, where natural or artificial light can enhance its visual impact, or consider placing it on a neutral-colored surface to really let its stunning details shine.

Square hurricane lamps

Square hurricane lamps

Available in two heights, these large hurricane lamps make a statement on your front porch or entryway. Made with an iron frame that’s painted black, clear glass panels provide the sides. Accommodates a 3” wide pillar candle. Choose from a 15” or 25” high lamp. 

Square hurricane lamps

mingbaoge

Description

Available in two heights, these large hurricane lamps make a statement on your front porch or entryway. Made with an iron frame that’s painted black, clear glass panels provide the sides. Accommodates a 3” wide pillar candle. Choose from a 15” or 25” high lamp. 

Set of five hurricane lamps

Set of five hurricane lamps

Ideal for holding votive or tea light candles, this set of hurricane lamps adds to a room’s cozy ambiance. With a rope handle for carrying, each of the mold-formed glass bottoms has a unique textured surface. 

Set of five hurricane lamps

Breakwater Bay

Description

Ideal for holding votive or tea light candles, this set of hurricane lamps adds to a room’s cozy ambiance. With a rope handle for carrying, each of the mold-formed glass bottoms has a unique textured surface. 

Vintage marine hurricane lamp

Vintage marine hurricane lamp

Crafted from black iron with an amber globe, this marine hurricane lamp holds a 2” wide pillar candle, not included with the lamp. The lamp top is held in place with two curved arms that can be lowered to let you place the candle on its stand. 

Vintage marine hurricane lamp

Red Barrel Studio®

Description

Crafted from black iron with an amber globe, this marine hurricane lamp holds a 2” wide pillar candle, not included with the lamp. The lamp top is held in place with two curved arms that can be lowered to let you place the candle on its stand. 

Tabletop hurricane lamp

Tabletop hurricane lamp

This metal birdcage hurricane lamp is designed to hold a 3” pillar candle and comes in a rose gold or silver finish. It stands 15” high on a 6” round base. The birdcage cover features a cut-glass detail between the ring top and cage. 

Tabletop hurricane lamp

Description

This metal birdcage hurricane lamp is designed to hold a 3” pillar candle and comes in a rose gold or silver finish. It stands 15” high on a 6” round base. The birdcage cover features a cut-glass detail between the ring top and cage. 

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Buying Guide

"Old is gold." This is often true, and that's why antique hurricane lamps are in demand. There's a timeless appeal to antiques, and hurricane lamps serve an essential function of providing a wind-proof light source during blackouts.

As always, buying an antique can be a tricky endeavor. As a way of making things easier, this article is going to provide you with a buying guide to antique hurricane lamps.

Keep in mind that "antique" is a broad word. Shopping for an antique hurricane lamp is a lot easier if you know the more precise terms. Most antique dealers would categorize an item into true, vintage and near antique.

  • True Antique - For many connoisseurs, true antique would mean an item that is more than 100 years old. However, some dealers would consider an item as antique if it’s made before 1930.
  • Near Antique - A hurricane lamp that is in between 75 - 99 years old.
  • Vintage - Another broad term to describe certain collectibles. However, the term is typically used to describe items that were produced in the 1940's - 1960's.

When shopping for an antique hurricane lamp, another factor that is often brought up is the condition. In most cases, the condition is categorized in mint, excellent, and good.

  • Good condition often describes a lamp that is in a presentable state. This typically means that it works, but may have noticeable chips and cracks. If an antique hurricane lamp requires any sort of repair, it's also described as in good condition.
  • Excellent condition is used to describe a lamp that has minor flaws. It may mean that it has some small nicks and chips. Antiques that have recently undergone a repair is also termed as excellent condition.
  • Mint condition indicates that the antique hurricane lamp comes with no chips, cracks or broken parts. In other words, it's in perfect condition.

The glass of the hurricane lamp may come in either clear or colored. The right one for you depends on the primary purpose of the lamp.

Clear is the best option if the priority of the lamp is to provide illumination. A clear glass will allow the maximum amount of light to shine through. A tinted lamp is an excellent choice if the goal of the lamp is to provide aesthetic appeal rather than illumination. The right shade or tint can also help in setting the right mood.

When opting for a tinted lamp, another factor to consider is the color. There are no set-in-stone rules when it comes to choosing the right shade. One way to determine the right color is by knowing a bit of color theory. According to the theory, colors can affect your mood. For example, if you want to set a romantic mood, you may want a glass lamp that comes in the shades of red. Shades of blue are often associated with a relaxed atmosphere. If you want to set a livelier mood, shades of yellow are often recommended.

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Large vintage oil lamp hurricane lamp

Large Vintage Oil Lamp Hurricane Lamp

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Have seen 'Gone with the wind', a classic Hollywood movie based on a famous Southern novel? This elaborate hurricane lamp is an exact replica of a red lamp with crystal beads that Rhett and Scarlett had in their parlor. Oh my!

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Antique 1860 Columbia Gone With The Wind Double Ball Glass Parlour Oil Lamp

Antique 1860 Columbia Gone With The Wind Double Ball Glass Parlour Oil Lamp

This antique lamp based on a steel frame combined with white glass inserts and glass lamp creates a unique element ideal for country style décor. Beautiful floral motifs captivate and create a unique work.

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Fall Color Vintage Hurricane Lamp 3 Way Light by EnduringEchoes, $87.00

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Fenton Lamp 24 5 Pillar Orchid Carnival Violet Garden Ooak Free Usa Ship

Fenton Lamp 24 5 Pillar Orchid Carnival Violet Garden Ooak Free Usa Ship

This Fenton lamp with a beautiful antiqued bronze base wears the sign "S", meaning that this was a SAMPLE and not in the regular Fenton Production Line. It will look great in a shabby chic or antique room, adding a handsome lighting fixture.

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Vintage, hurricane lamps from 1950s. They are made of opaque, green glass and metal elements. They are small size, perfect to keep them on a coffee table or bookshelf. They may act as candle holders too.

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Fenton Glass Lamp Cranberry Opalescent Coin Spot or Coin Dot Student Lamp

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Antique Lamp: Gone with the Wind Hurricane Lamp

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Antique hurricane lamp 2

A gorgeous "Gone With the Wind" lamp decorated with lovely floral pattern and pink hues. Designed of metal in distressed finish and opaline glass, the lamp offers a fine shade in shape of a large orb, and a stable base with fancy metalwork.

Quoizel AB701 Abigail Adams 1 Light 20" Tall Painted Glass Hurricane Lamp with N,

Table lamp in rustic style. Base is made of metal and glass. It is decorated with carefully made floral pattern. Ideal as additional source of light in any interior as needed.

Gone with the wind lamp have this very lamp so

Gone with the Wind lamp - Have this very lamp so I don't need to wish for this one thing

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Cute size-varied little antique paraffin lamps. They feature size and shape-varied tanks and chimneys of transparent glass in a beautiful blue shade. Burners are of metal with a gold or black finish. The highest lamp has a round black metal foot.

Ebay vintage lamps

Table lamp with antique finish. It is mounted on metal frame and covered with glass. Base is finished with floral theme. Elegant accent for all kinds of interiors according to taste.

Gone with the wind lamp value

The antique styling of these hurricane lamps is a great way to decorate the interior. Robust steel construction, handy carrying handles, and impressive form make the lights a unique design detail.

Vintage Hand Painted Blue Yellow Gone With The Wind Hurricane Parlor Table Lamp

Vintage Hand Painted Blue Yellow Gone With The Wind Hurricane Parlor Table Lamp

Beautiful, antique lamp. This hand-painted pattern is the most beautiful out of the ones I’ve seen in quite a while. Floral patterns and metal construction give it a sense of luxury and elegance, a combination that’s not easy to be achieved.

Antique hanging oil lamp light parlor

Antique hanging oil lamp light parlor

The antique hanging oil hurricane lamp has got the shade with blue and white glass construction, and flowers basin with pink color. It features the glass ring, extra crystals and gold decorative base structure.

Large vintage white glass floral hurricane lamp

Large Vintage White Glass Floral Hurricane Lamp

Gone with the wind lamp converted to electric hand painted

Gone with the Wind lamp, converted to electric, hand painted

Oil hurricane lamp clear horizon

Oil hurricane lamp clear horizon

A pretty authentic vintage oil lamp entirely manufactured of quality clear glass. It has a round base with vertical grooves, a round oil container, a vase-like removable lampshade. A wick is made of wool.

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Hurricane lamp with a very nice, antique stylization. This element of design features a solid base made of metal with decorative accents. Its main construction is finished in blue color. The whole lamp assures light and improves interior aesthetics.

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