The Bay Oil Lamp, the midsize model in the Cape oil lamp family, is an exquisite piece of lighting that combines the signature Danforth techniques of spinning pewter and hammering metal to create a lamp that is genuinely unique.
Let your lamp illuminate your holiday decor in December, warm the long nights throughout the winter, and then supplement or even replace the outdoor fire during spring and summer. All year round, whether on a dining table, a coffee table, or outside on a porch, the Bay Oil Lamp provides beautiful warm lighting that's perfect for a gathering of loved ones. It also makes a wonderful wedding gift that "lights the way" for newlyweds as they begin their lives together, or a stunning anniversary gift that celebrates years of warmth and intimacy.
As functional as it is beautiful, the Bay Oil Lamp will reliably light the darkness during a power outage, providing security, peace, and even beauty during a time of uncertainty.
Watch how we handcraft every lamp we sell in the Discovery Channel segment How It's Made.
See how to light your oil lamp for the very first time in this VIDEO
Please note: The glass globe included with your oil lamp may differ in shape from the globe shown in product photographs due to supply chain challenges. The changes do not affect the intended function of the lamp and all globes meet our standards for quality and function. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these challenges. Danforth remains committed to creating heirloom-quality pieces that bring warmth and light to your home for years to come. 6/16/2026
Since each oil lamp is spun individually by hand by one of our talented pewter spinners, all dimensions are approximate. Subtle variations are natural.
Years ago a good friend from the Boston area gave us a Shallot oil lamp that lives mostly on our kitchen table, but does extra duty to light the table for cocktail or dinner outdoor. We light it almost every night, particularly in the winter, and after so much use it still looks and performs as new. Danforth quality and craftsmanship is outstanding.
We have 2 of these Bay Oil Lamps for our dining room table, make a nice change from the usual candles when we have guests. And during a Florida hurricane they can double as emergency lighting, along with our LED lanterns. Unfortunately we cannot have a standby generator, as some of our friends do. During a hurricane power outage you need all the light sources you can get. We also have the matching Cape lamp for our coffee table, likewise a novel alternative to candles that our friends enjoy. Additionally, the lamp oil you market is odorless & smokeless, unlike the kerosene oil we used when I was a kid in the 1950s for our older "hurricane" lamps as we called them, because that's the only time we'd use them. Because unlike these lamps, not something particularly suitable for a dinner setting. But your pewter is very elegant, their style goes well with our other tableware, and the size is perfect for the purpose, they don't overpower the table. We have already recommended them to others.
Purchased this for Mother's Day and my wife was quite pleased. It is beautifully crafted and looks great on our mantel. Purchased the oil but will probably never light it as my wife is now very protective of her "wonderful, hand crafted lamp".
Got one for husband's birthday and we both love it. Very elegant and beautifully crafted. Thank you!
We bought the Bay Oil Lamp (7" globe) as well another lamp from the unique Signature Series (medium faceted OOAK oil lamp, 7" globe) while visiting Portland. They are home now in SC and look fabulous on our enclosed porch. We can't wait to have friends over and share these beautiful works of art with them!
Anniversary gift for my wife. She immediately fell in love with it. Made her cry, too!
The Bay Oil Lamp, the midsize model in the Cape oil lamp family, is an exquisite piece of lighting that combines the signature Danforth techniques of spinning pewter and hammering metal to create a lamp that is genuinely unique.
Let your lamp illuminate your holiday decor in December, warm the long nights throughout the winter, and then supplement or even replace the outdoor fire during spring and summer. All year round, whether on a dining table, a coffee table, or outside on a porch, the Bay Oil Lamp provides beautiful warm lighting that's perfect for a gathering of loved ones. It also makes a wonderful wedding gift that "lights the way" for newlyweds as they begin their lives together, or a stunning anniversary gift that celebrates years of warmth and intimacy.
As functional as it is beautiful, the Bay Oil Lamp will reliably light the darkness during a power outage, providing security, peace, and even beauty during a time of uncertainty.
Watch how we handcraft every lamp we sell in the Discovery Channel segment How It's Made.
See how to light your oil lamp for the very first time in this VIDEO
Please note: The glass globe included with your oil lamp may differ in shape from the globe shown in product photographs due to supply chain challenges. The changes do not affect the intended function of the lamp and all globes meet our standards for quality and function. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these challenges. Danforth remains committed to creating heirloom-quality pieces that bring warmth and light to your home for years to come. 6/16/2026
Since each oil lamp is spun individually by hand by one of our talented pewter spinners, all dimensions are approximate. Subtle variations are natural.
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