Below is an overview of the oil lamps and hurricane lanterns produced by Société Industrielle d'Articles d'Éclairage (S.I.A.E.). Unfortunately, no official catalogues or factory documentation have survived, which makes precise dating impossible. What is known is that the company operated from 1900 to 1940, which provides a broad timeframe for these products. Hurricane lantern production likely began around 1910.

There are many oil lamps fitted with SIAE-made wick holders, but only a small portion of these lamps were actually manufactured by SIAE i have ar had in my collection. Because SIAE sold wick holders separately to other lamp producers, a wick holder bearing the SIAE mark does not necessarily mean the lamp itself is an SIAE product.

For this reason, the overview below includes only the oil lamps that are clearly marked on the lamp body itself, confirming they were produced by Société Industrielle d'Articles d'Éclairage.

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A special thank you to Simeon Denbaes for providing the photographs of the PAON.
Unfortunately, this model is not yet part of my own collection, so his contribution is greatly appreciated.

This is the PAON, which translates to “peacock.” The lantern shows strong similarities to the La Parisienne, but its most striking feature is, of course, the beautifully decorated globe with a peacock design. Unfortunately, I do not yet have this hurricane lantern in my collection, but it ranks high on my wishlist.

The lantern and photographs shown below come from Simeon Denbaes, and I would like to express my gratitude for allowing me to use these images.

The La Rafale is a particularly remarkable hurricane lantern, equipped with a small turning knob that lifts the glass upward—exactly as described in the 1912 patent. In addition, the entire top section can be unscrewed from the tank, allowing for much easier cleaning and maintenance.

The glass itself is also exceptionally attractive, featuring the name La Rafale along with the overlapping S and I letters, characteristic of SIAE designs.

Below are three different versions of the La Parisienne hurricane lantern. The difference between the first two models is minimal—only the fuel tank varies slightly. The third lantern has not yet been restored and remains somewhat of a mystery.

Starting with the first lantern: one of the most striking features of these lamps is the glass, marked with the overlapping letters SI. In addition, this model is equipped with a cap at the top of the chimney, allowing easy access for cleaning the internal tubes. The wick holder is also stamped with SI Paris, confirming its origin.

Overall, the hurricane lantern is in fairly good condition, although it does lean slightly to one side.

The lantern shown below is almost identical to the previous La Parisienne model, but it features a slightly different tank shape as well as rivets on the fuel tank. The glass is not original to this lantern; this type of globe actually belongs to a La Rafale hurricane lantern.

The lantern shown below in the middle remains something of a mystery. It has not yet been restored. The tank is indeed marked La Parisienne and shares several characteristics with the other models, but the glass lifter is missing. In addition, the handle is attached to the frame in an unusual way, different from the other known versions.

The most remarkable detail, however, is the German patent number stamped on the top: No. 194290. With the help of Jörg Wekemann, I was able to review this patent, which turned out to be filed by Hermann Nier in 1906. This raises an intriguing question: is this a Frankenstein lantern—a lamp assembled from parts of different brands—or could it be an early example resulting from a collaboration between SIAE and Nier?
In my opinion, the lantern appears to be in too good a condition—without any visible soldering marks—to be a Frankenstein lamp. However, I cannot say this with absolute certainty.

Below is the Lampe L’Essence made by SIAE, marked with La Parisienne. This small lamp is closely associated with the type made famous by its inventor, Pigeon. These lamps were specifically designed to reduce the number of household fires caused by overturned oil lamps. The tank is filled with felt, ensuring that the fuel cannot easily spill out, even if the lamp tips over.