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 ...

Our series, the Adirondack Attic, with Andy Flynn continues. You may know Andy from his series of "Adirondack Attic" books on local history. He... Jun 17, 2011 — Our series, the Adirondack Attic, with ...

Lighting has a funny way of setting the mood—and sometimes, setting your bank account a little higher than expected. Antique lamps and vintage light fixtures aren’t just beautiful—they’re highly ...

Think how difficult it was before 1800, when you had to have light to work at night and there were only candles or several kinds of oil lamps. By the 1850s, it was easier. There were kerosene lamps, ...

These exotic lamps emerged in the 60s, gained popularity in the 70s, and were still doing the rounds during the early 80s. You might remember them from your grandma's house: a hanging lamp with a ...

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.

Vintage rain lamps are undeniably cool. They have a retro vibe and a mesmerizing rain effect that makes them a collector's favorite. If you're into nostalgic decor and spot one of these at a thrift ...

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 ...