Pair of Chinese Jade Quanyin Figures Mounted as Candelabra Lamps
By Edward Farmer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese carved jadeite figures of standing Quanyins on their original carved wood bases, later mounts in the style of Farmer and Co on gilt repose bronze bases and two light ...
Jade, Bronze
Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
The previous owner named the lamp; The Jade Ring lamp for the jade glass circular bracelets that encircle the shade framing the most beautiful blue, green and turquoise glass round p...
Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze Mounted Carved Jade Quartz Lamp with Teakwood, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese bronze mounted carved jade quartz lamp with teakwood, Circa 1910.
Jade
Art Deco brass table lamp with jade base and fabric shade around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco brass table lamp with jade base and fabric shade around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Jade, Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Chinese Lanterns, Traditional Style with Inlaid Jade Plaques
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilded bronze Chinese lanterns in traditional style with inlaid Jade Plaques. The design of the fret work includes floral motifs as well as meandering Prunis Blossoms. The ...
Jade, Brass
19th Century Chinese Pair of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek Quartz Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of hand-carved quartz lamps were originally potpourri vessels that were converted to lamps in the 20th century. Mounted on rosewood bases. Removable lid. Quartz finial.
Jade, Metal
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Silver-Mounted Jade Opium Lamp
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
The piece reflects the refined design sensibilities of the late China Trade era, when traditional Chinese materials and motifs were adapted into highly decorative luxury objects for ...
Jade, Sterling Silver
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H 26 in W 12 in D 8 in
Foo Dog Lamp with Frederick Cooper Shade and Jade Tassel Decoration
Located in San Antonio, TX
The figure is mounted on a carved wooden base with original museum mount and an added jade tassel decoration that was original to the lamp.
Jade
19th Century Satsuma Large Vase Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful glazed porcelain lamp in rusts, creams, whites and burgundies. Carved apricot jade finial of a running deer.
Jade
Steuben Glass Lamp
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Rare Steuben Glass "Green Jade" Acid Cut Lamp
Glass
Jade Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A jade carving mounted on carved rosewood, made into lamp with custom shade
Green Jade Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A heavily carved incense burner (Koro) of light green jade, mounted as lamp. Shade not included.
Jade
Well-Carved Pair of Chinese Jade Lamps in the Manner of Edward Farmer
By Edward Farmer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-carved pair if Chinese jade lamps with later mounts; in the manner of Edward Farmer; each jade figure depicting a rider on a horse; raised on later gilt-metal mounts
Antique Pair of Jade Lamps with Solid Brass Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Antique pair of Jade table lamps with solid brass base with design details.
Antique Late 19th C. Chinese Carved Green Jade Foo Dog Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Late 19th century carved jade lamp of a chinese figure sitting on a foo dog.
Jade, Brass
Carved Jade Quartz Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Carved Jade Quartz Lamp
Jade, Bronze
Pair of Carved Jade Phoenix Lamps
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of late 19th-early 20th century carved jade phoenix form lamps, lamp 26” H., phoenix figure 9.5” H.
Jade
Single 19th Century Chinese Jade Rooster Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 19th century Chinese jade rooster lamp French mounted on doré bronze base.
Jade, Bronze
Antique Chinese Jade Bird Form Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese table lamps dating from the early 20th century featuring hand-carved jade figures of exotic standing birds mounted on carved rosewood bases and cast bronze stands.
Jade
1920s Heavily Carved Asian Jade Table Lamp
Located in New Windsor, NY
Asian carved jade/nephrite bird table lamp. Circa 1920. The interior portion lights up separately from the top two lights.
Jade, Brass
Antique Chinese Jade Quartz Lamp.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chines Hand Carved Jade Quartz Lamp with Teak and Bronze Base.
Teak
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Table Lamp, Circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Chinese Art Deco era carved jade table lamp. Featuring a carved scholar stone style mount with brass separation between the main body and lid.
Jade, Brass
Chinese Carved Jade Figure Mounted on Carved Rosewood Base, now lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite lamp is made of 19th century carved Chinese jade, circa 1880 on a carved rosewood base.
Jade
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H 25.25 in W 7.25 in D 7 in
Antique Chinese Gold Bronze Mounted Carved Jade Quartz Lamp, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese Gold Bronze Mounted Carved Jade Quartz Lamp on Teakwood Base, Circa 1900's.
Jade, Bronze
Sold
H 26 in W 9 in D 6 in
Jade and Nephrite Carved Hard Stone Translucent Lamp on Reticulated Bronze Base
Located in Houston, TX
Jade / nephrite carved hard stone urn that is electrified and shines Beautifully through the translucent stone. It is set on a metal gilt base With a faux bios reticulated base abo...
Jade
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H 18.51 in Dm 12.21 in L 18.51 in
Daum Nancy, France, Large Art Deco "Verre De Jade" Table Lamp, 1919-1923
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Art Deco "Verre de jade" table lamp in blue and green mouth-blown art glass with leaf-shaped screen holder.
Art Glass
Antique Jadeite Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique jadeite lamp, converted from lidded urn, with Oriental base.
Jade, Bronze
19th Century English Chinoiserie Bronze Lamp Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
19th century lamp table decorated with raised Chinoiserie scenery.
Jade, Bronze, Brass
Guanjin Figure Jadeite Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare amber and opaline jadeite Guanjin figure, 19th century, mounted on brass and brass-plated copper stand with silk shade.
Jade
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H 26 in W 15 in D 12 in
Antique Jadeite Figural Lamp with Flowers on Teakwood Base, Circa 1910-1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Jadeite Figural Lamp with Flowers on Teakwood Base, Circa 1910-1920.
Jade
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H 26 in W 8 in D 6 in
Large 19th Cent. Chinese Gilt Bornze Mtd Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Phoenix Lamp
By Edward Farmer
Located in New York, NY
He is remembered best for mounting fine Chinese porcelains and jades into decorative lamps and desk accessories.
Rock Crystal, Metal
Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vase Table Lamp With Carved Jade Finial
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese celadon porcelain vase table lamp with a foliate motif, mounted atop a wood base.
Celadon, Wood
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H 4.375 in W 8.375 in D 4.5 in
Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade & Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree
By Edward Farmer
Located in Atlanta, GA
With an interest and flair for both Eastern and Western antiques, he is remembered best as the foremost expert in mounting fine Chinese porcelains and jades into decorative lamps and...
Agate, Jade, Metal, Bronze
Jade and Amethyst Lamp
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Remarkable and stunning antique jade lamp. 25" W top of finial; Base 8" x 5", original shade 15" x 10".
Jade
Antique Chinese Carved Jade and Brass Lamp Finial
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s carved jade lamp finial. Finial is mounted on a brass base and fits a standard harp.
Jade, Brass
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
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