Yes! American Gas Lamp Works gas and electric lamps employ well-proven designs and technologies. Gas lighting actually predates electric lighting by several decades, and the Welsbach mantle lighting system has been used the world over for more than a century. You should keep in mind that gas lamps do get hot and should not be placed where they can be touched by children or animals.
Are gas lamps safe?
What types of gas do your lamps use?
Our open flickering flame gas lamps can be equipped for use with natural gas (NG) ONLY. Our Welsbach mantle gas lamps can be equipped for use with natural gas (NG) or liquid propane (LP). Our electric lamps require 120V electricity.
How much gas do AGLW fixtures burn when operating?
The amount of gas your lamps will use depends on the type of gas and burner you’re using. Please refer to our BTUs and Gas Facts page for gas usage along various configurations.
What are my installation options?
- Post: 11" W x 19" H
- Wall: 11" W x 22.5" H x 17" D
- Pier: 11" W x 21.5" H
What are my illumination options?
- Electric Socket: We offer an electric line of incandescent fixtures for LED and traditional light bulbs.
- Open Flame Natural Gas: Get the original gas lamp look with Open Flame Burners that come in a charming variety of shaped flames.
What are my finish options?
- Black
- Bronze
The Bavarian Lamp
Fit for a Baron and synonymous with timeless beauty, our Bavarian European-style Lamp is a traditional, six-sided representative of European sophistication and solid functionality.
$549.00
Description
Evoking the feeling of central Europe’s cobblestone villages, the Bavarian from American Gas Lamp Works is one of our most versatile lamp designs. Tudor, traditional, and Dutch colonial designs are just some of the styles which the Bavarian would lend its impressive frame to
Illuminate your outdoor area with timeless elegance. Our Bavarian gas or electric lamp is a traditional, six-sided lamp that conveys European sophistication and solid functionality. Its domed top is an ideal focal point for your choice of custom finials; you may also consider beveled panes to add a dash of sparkle. The Bavarian-style lantern can be mounted to a post or pier, or be used as a wall sconce as the perfect addition to any exterior space. These lamps will maintain their charm for years, boasting clear lenses with flat panes and classic finishes in Timeless Black and Noble Bronze.
Interested in adding upgrades like an igniter with timer options or photocell compatibility? Customize your own American Gas Lamp Works Bavarian lantern.
Details
- 6 sided, sand cast aluminum
- Certified valve
- Clear tempered glass
- Bishop finial
- Black or bronze finish
- gas or electric illumination
We Can Make This Lamp Electric, Too.
All of our lamps can be built with low maintenance, energy-efficient LEDs. This beautiful European lamp can be illuminated by two LED light bulbs configured with an Electric Dual Inverted Candelabra Base. Photocell upgrade options are even available if you want to customize this European lamp to meet your needs.
Save Money on Reduced Energy.
These LED light fixtures each produce 450 lumens of Warm White light. That usually requires the equivalent of a 40W light bulb, but these LED lights each only consume 4.5W of power, saving you money and time on maintenance costs every day you have this fixture installed.
Solid Quality that is Built to Last.
Our fixtures have been handmade in Pittsburgh, PA for over 60 years. They are built to last with high quality American metal and a great mix of decorative and functional features. All cast metal frames come with a lifetime warranty.
Easy to Install.
Each fixture comes with hardware recommendations based on the material you are mounting it on. We also provide fully illustrated instructions that should make it easy to install by your local plumber or certified gas specialist.
Spec Sheet