Wolfard 6 Inch Original Oil Lamp

Had to buy to complete my set, of 4 after I broke one. Very pricey, but I love them!

There's nothing like soft candlelight to set the mood and give a room a romantic atmosphere. We bought four of these candles and use them all the time. They're classy and elegant. Easy to fill and no smoke from the flame. Regular candles burn unevenly if there's any kind of a breeze, even circulating air from a vent or fan; that's not an issue with this type of candle. The glass surrounds the flame, protecting it, which also makes them great for outdoor use. The only caveat is that they ARE glass and you have to handle them carefully, but we love them and highly recommend them. If they weren't so expensive, I'd buy more.

These lamps break easily... so handle them with TLC.

Arrived quickly and looks beautiful.

I bought 3 (large, medium,small - not the tiny one). They look very attractive and produce a lot of light. I have them for power outages because candles don't last very long (they drown themselves) and I feel they are not as safe as oil lamps.

This lamp was to replace an identical unit purchased more than two decades ago. One of the reasons I admired the lamp was the technique used to produce it. I gained experience in glass-working as a research chemist, and I also have had access to the services of a professional scientific glass-worker. So I know what good glass-working is. I regret to write that this replacement unit is a poor replica of our original lamp. The reservoir bowl, instead of being of a uniform wall thickness, has a puddle of glass at the bottom about 6 mm thick. (Wolford has disputed my description of the reservoir bowl.) The support/filler tube is attached to the chimney with a weld that looks like an open wound. The entire piece seems clumsy and certainly doesn't seem to match the quality of the items presently shown in Wolfard's brochure or on-line advertising.The seller has quickly and graciously accepted my request for a refund. They cannot be expected to examine every Wolfard product they receive. Nevertheless I recommend that whenever possible potential purchasers find a local retailer and pick an acceptable copy of the lamp.

Bought three (6, 9, and 12 inch) of these so far as gifts. They're well made, sturdy and gorgeous. The glass is double walled, so there's a really cool reflection when the wick is lit.

Love the ambiance they create for all occasions!