The Koholmen kerosene lamp was already being produced by Karlskrona Lampfabrik in the late 1800s, but it didn't become popular until the 1950s. It then faded into obscurity for decades. However, in recent years, it has become more popular than ever. The Koholmen is a small 6'' kerosene lamp that is the perfect alternative to ordinary candles. The Koholmen features an oil chamber in mouth-blown glass and a brass burner. The brightness of a 6''' round burner is equivalent to the brightness of approximately six candles.
The oil chamber is available in a variety of different colors. See below under "Related Products."
Our kerosene lamps are not intended for decorative lighting purposes, but only as a primary light source in spaces lacking modern electrical lighting (such as, for example, holiday cottages, porches, and patios).
According to EU directive EN 14059: 2002, traditional round burners, whose dimensions and construction have been the same since the 1870s, no longer meet the safety requirements that should be set to protect children under the age of three from danger, so they must not be used for decorative purposes but only as functional lighting. Should our lamps - contrary to our intentions - be used for decorative purposes, there is a risk that children under the age of three, by sucking on the wick or drinking from the kerosene, are exposed to life-threatening lung injuries. IN THE EVENT THAT KEROSENE IS INGESTED: Do not induce vomiting. Contact the Poison Control Center or a doctor immediately!
Sekelskifte´s lighting range is CE-marked and approved by EU-standard but not UL-certified. We cannot take responsibility for, or deliver lighting outside the EU.
