"Nearly a century ago, a very small boy on a Nebraska farm read and re-read the Arabian Nights story of Aladdin in a room of darkness but for the flickering yellow light of an open flame “coal oil lamp.” Several years later that boy, grown to manhood, found a lamp that erased the darkness with a soft white light and it was only natural that he named the lamp “Aladdin.” An appropriate name, indeed, for this revolutionary boon to rural America seemed nothing short of magical in the intensity of its light.  

The Aladdin lamp recalls many memories of golden childhood. It made learning possible for many boys and girls; made it possible for them to acquire knowledge that helped them realize their dreams and aspirations.

Dr. Auer von Welsbach, 1858-1929, an Austrian chemist, invented the incandescent gas mantle in 1885, a huge improvement in the history of artificial lighting. Adapting the mantle to oil lamps was developed in Germany, and beginning in the early 1900s, companies in the United States recognized the tremendous advantage of these improved lights. The Aladdin lamp became the world-wide leader in non-pressure incandescent lamps during the next 50 years.   

The principle of the Aladdin burner is to produce a blue flame (virtually 100 % combustion) for maximum heat output. This heat causes the mantle to incandesce due to its unique chemical composition and properties. The Aladdin emits approximately 2500 BTUs of heat per hour. The Aladdin lamp emits 60 candlepower of white light—No pumping—No noise—No smoke—No odor—No Danger.

The Aladdin lamp is the only lamp of this type manufactured today. An Aladdin lamp ready to light in case of emergency power outage provides much comfort in the household that plans ahead.

Discover the Magic of Aladdin

Aladdin lamps are practical & functional today 

• Ideal for your cottage or cabin
• Emergency light, where you need it; when you need it
• Peace of mind with an Aladdin ready to light
• Heirloom quality – lasts for generations

Nostalgia

• Restore grandmother's old lamp
• Lends an authentic touch to period furnishings
• Many styles and types to enhance your decor

Knowledge

• Learn about Victorian and early electric lighting, become a collector!

  Aladdin Kerosene Lamps Sold in the USA from 1909 to Present

  Model/Years Sold 

1 .................... May 1909—August 1910

2 .................... September 1910—December 1910

3 .................... January 1911—August 1912

4 .................... September 1912—August 1913

5 .................... September 1913—August 1914

6 .................... September 1914—July 1917

7 .................... August 1917—July 1919

8 .................... August 1919—August 1920

9 .................... August 1920—August 1922

10 .................. May 1921—August 1922

11 .................. September 1922—May 1928

12 .................. May 1928—April 1935

A ................... May 1932—December 1932

B.................... February 1933—September 1955

C ................... October 1955—April 1963

21C ............... May 1963—December 1969

23 .................. December 1969—Present