When we first started collecting Aladdin Kerosene lamps one of the biggest thrills was seeing all the different styles and colors of them. A big problem however was that the only place I could really find any photographs or information on them was in the book "Aladdin, the Magic Name in Lamps" by author J.W. Courter. Bill's book only fueled my desire to see more of the lamps, but there were no other reference materials available on them. I wanted to see pictures, color pictures, of the lamps that showed the details of each style. This photo gallery, and in fact this web site itself, came out of that desire. I wanted to provide a place where other people that were interested in Aladdin lamps could see them, and find information on the different styles. I hope this site will help others to view and enjoy these lamps as much as we have over the years.
To make it easier to explore, we've organized the gallery into four categories:
- Aladdin Lamps by Year
- Different Styles & Collections
- Advertising & Paper Items
- Alacite Items
Read on below to find the one that catches your eye!
From the earliest metal burner models of the early 1900s to the elegant glass lamps of the 1930s and beyond, this gallery traces the evolution of Aladdin lamps year by year. Each model tells the story of a company constantly refining its craft — and a nation finding its light. Browse chronologically to see how design, materials, and style changed across the decades.
Browse by Year
Aladdin lamps came in a remarkable range of styles — table lamps, bracket lamps, hanging lamps, and more. Whether crafted from brass, nickel-plated brass, colored glass, or the signature Moonstone, each style reflects the tastes and needs of its era. This gallery also explores the lamps through collages and color comparisons, celebrating the full visual richness that made Aladdin a lamp for every room and every household across America.
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Long before the internet, Aladdin reached its customers through bold print ads, colorful catalogs, and clever radio promotions. This gallery showcases the advertising and paper ephemera that fueled one of the most successful marketing campaigns of the early 20th century — from magazine spreads to dealer brochures. A fascinating window into the golden age of American salesmanship.
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Alacite was a material unlike any other — a proprietary ivory-toned glass developed exclusively by Aladdin that seemed to glow with warmth from within. The Tall Lincoln Drape in Alacite became the best-selling lamp in Aladdin's entire history. This gallery is dedicated to the full range of Alacite pieces, from lamps to vases and beyond, honoring one of the most beloved and collectible materials in American glass history.
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