Antique porcelain lamps can be either oil lamps or electric lamps, depending on when they were made and for whom they were made. Some of these antique lamps use oil to burn. The most well-known antique oil lamps have a large globe on the bottom and a smaller globe on top. The majority of these are highly decorative, with both globes painted in floral designs. Electric antique porcelain lamps are typically table lamps, but they are notable for having painted designs and patterns on one or both globes. Antique lamps come in a wide variety and can be purchased from 'Net sites, antique stores, or even (occasionally) at yard or garage sales. These lamps may be oil or electric, simple or elaborate, but they are almost always of high quality and make a lovely addition to a room or house. The banker's lamp is one of the most enduringly popular types of antique lamps. A bankers lamp is typically made of a brass post and a green or blue glass shade. Green shades are most common in reproduction lamps today, but blue shades were just as common in the original type. Antique porch lamps, which are very popular among designers today, were originally used in carriages rather than porches. Carriage lamps were typically made of brass, wrought iron, or wood and were installed on carriage doors or side walls. The carriage lamps' sturdy construction and design make them well suited to their modern use as porch lights. They are typically seen on either side of a door. Some of the more modern antique lamps that are still very popular today are the antique chinese lamps, the antique floor lamp, and the antique art deco lamp. Torchiere lamps are extremely useful and simple to install because they provide indirect bright lighting to a room or area without the hassle of installing overhead fixtures. Most antique lamps are quite ornate and beautiful, as they were regarded as a design feature rather than merely an appliance. Antique brass floor lamps are very popular, partly because they are well-made and durable, and partly because they are widely available. Brass floor lamps typically require little renovation; a little polishing, modern wiring, and possibly a shade are all that is required. The beautiful designs of Art Deco lamps make them extremely valuable, not only as antiques, but also for the intrinsic design value of that time period. Art Deco lamps could be made of brass, copper, mica, stained glass, or other aesthetically pleasing (and unusual) materials. Antique kerosene lamps are popular not only for their historical value, but also for their beauty and functionality. The student lamp is the most common type of antique oil lamp (from the late 1800s). These student lamps were available in single and double burner configurations. They were popular because they cast very little shadow, making them ideal for their intended use as a reading and study lamp.