You can find the real thing — a quick search for “vintage oil lamps” on eBay reveals 4,155 choices as I write, some quite lovely, although “vintage” is a fuzzy term. In any case, beware old models ...

Q: How did a hurricane lamp gets its name? A: The name is a reference to the glass shade’s ability to protect candle flames from sudden drafts. Blowing the wind: The term hurricane lamp is ...