A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Black Tea Canister Lamps
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1890 A pair of late nineteenth century black and gold tea canisters, with calligraphic
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Metal
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Black Tea Canister Lamps
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1890 A pair of late nineteenth century black and gold tea canisters, with calligraphic
Metal
Pair of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Tea Canisters Table Lamps
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of midcentury Chinese porcelain table lamps on a wooden base. Pair of blue and white Chinese
Porcelain
$550
H 26.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie English Tole Metal Tea Canister Chinese Painted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie English Tole Metal Tea Canister Chinese Painted Table Lamp, Made in Great
Metal
$3,900
H 34 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Weighted Tea Canister Dual Lights Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Weighted Tea Canister mounted as Table Lamp with Original
Metal
Pair of Chinoiserie Tea Canister Lamps
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Classic chinese export tea canisters made into lamps with decadent but worn vintage custom shades.
Tôle
Chinese Tea Canister Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese black and gilt tea canister of large size decorated with Chinese characters, foliate trim
Metal
White Pair Canister Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of white canisters converted to lamps. Decorative raised horizontal
Ceramic
Pair Square Canister Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of square white ceramic canisters converted to lamps Dark brown square
Chinese blue and white tea canister lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese blue and white tea canister now mounted as a lamp.
Porcelain
Milk White Pair Canister Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair milk white canister lamps with horizontal raised rib decorative detail
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Export Tea Canister Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
Canisters made into lamps. Wood base with bronze mounts.
Chinese Incised Brass Tea Canister Table Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Chinese incised brass tea canister or tea caddy table lamp. Features an octagonal
Brass
Pair of Chinese Export Hexagonal Tea Canister Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Chinese export tea canisters decorated with robed figured, now mounted as lamps
Metal
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Canister Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome canister, with ovoid-form body that tapers to the foot, has been retrofitted by our
Elm, Lacquer
A Pair of Chinese Tea Canisters Converted to Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese tea canisters converted to lamps in the early 20th C. Beautiful painted figures
Tôle
Cream Four Band Design Pair Canister Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of cream colored canister lamps. Decorative four band design. Linen
Ceramic
Cream Four Band Design Pair Canister Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of cream colored canister lamps. Decorative four band design. Linen
Ceramic
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Tea Canister Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual form with new shade and fixture plus wiring.
Porcelain
Pair of Green and Gold Chinese Export Tea Canister Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-decorated pair of 19th century Chinese export dark green and gold decorated tea canisters
Gold Leaf
Chinese Tea Canister Table Lamp by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Black tea canister table lamp mounted on a giltwood base featuring different social scenes and
Tin
Chinese Export Green Painted and Gilt Tôle Tea Canister Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mandarin figure leaning against tea chests set above the number 11, flanked by pseudo-Chinese characters
Metal, Brass
Pair of Dark Green Gilt Decorated Chinese Tea Canister Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-decorated pair of Chinese export dark green and gold decorated tea canisters depicting
Gold Leaf, Tin
Sold
H 31 in W 17 in D 17 in
Chinese Export, Chinoiserie, Black Metal, Canister Lamps, Silk Shades, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinese Export, Chinoiserie, Black Metal, Canister Table or Desk Lamps, Silk Shades, 1960s Pair of
Metal
Pair of Vintage Brass Oriental Chinese Canister Table Lamps with Wooden Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These brass oriental lamps have developed a gorgeous aged patina and are decorated with engraved
Brass
Sold
H 27.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Vtg Frederick Cooper Chinese Chinoiserie Etched Brass Tea Caddy Canister Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Frederick Cooper Chinese canister ginger jar or tea caddy table lamp featuring etched
Brass
Pair of Regency Tea Canisters with Chinese Script, Now as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century tea canisters decorated with red Chinese script and gilt foliate
Tôle
19th Century Chinoiserie Export Tole Tea Canister Table Lamp
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Chinese export tole tea canister, mounted as a table lamp. A large general store tin
Tin
Outstanding Pair of Red Tole Tea Canisters Mounted as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine pair of red Chinese tea canisters now as lamps, numbered 3 and 4 respectively, each
Tôle
Sold
H 31 in W 12 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Antique English Red Tole and Gilt Tea Canister Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
of one of the canisters bears the emblem of the importer “ Bartlett and Son, Bristol” Lamps are newly
Metal, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 20 in Dm 10 in L 20 in
Robust Pair of English Chinoiserie Style Red Painted Tole Tea Canister Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A robust pair of English chinoiserie style Chinese-red painted tole tea canister lamps; each
Chinese Red Lacquer Canister Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome canister, with ovoid-form body that tapers to the foot, has been retrofitted by our
Lacquer, Wood
Tole Tea Cannister Lamp
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
19th century red tole tea canister lamp with Chinese figures. The height to top of the shade is 31
Tôle
Selection of Asian Influenced Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
) Asian influenced brass vase lamp. It measures 33.5"H x 12"W. 4) Chinese tea canister lamp. It measures
Brass, Tin
Chinese Export Tea Canister now as Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese export black and gilt decorated tole tea canister depicting two courtly gentlemen flanked
Vintage 1960's Chinoiserie Metal Tea Canister Lamp
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese Export Chinoiserie tea canister by Wildwood Lamp Co., USA c. 1960's. Lamp has one
Brass, Tin
Chinese Porcelain Tole Tea Canister Table Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Chinese porcelain tea canister style table lamp featuring a gilt painted Asian themed
Brass
Pair of 1870s Chinese Tea Canister Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1870s Chinese tea canisters that where made into oversized lamps. Beautiful brass accents
Wood
Tea Canister Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century tole tea tin or canister made into a lamp with a custom fitted wooden base. The
Tin
Asian Tea Canister Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian tea canister converted into a lamp. Great addition to your Chinoiserie inspired
Metal
Pair of Chinese Export Midnight Blue and Gilt-Tole Tea Canister Lamps
Located in New York, NY
elaborately dressed Chinese courtly lady, on one, and gentleman, the other, standing in a lush garden of rocks
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Chinoiserie Wood Tea Canister Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Decorative and well done pair of large vintage painted wood tea canister form lamps . The deep
Wood
Pair of Chinoiserie Decorated Tole Tea Canister Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Matching pair of English chinoiserie style tole tea canister table lamps. Lidded rectangular forms
Metal, Brass
English Black and Gilt-Decorated Tôle Tea Canister Lamp
Located in New York, NY
black ground. Later mounted as a lamp with brass double bulb sockets and adjustable rod.
Metal, Brass
Late Regency Chinoiserie Decorated Tole Tea Canister
Located in Nashville, TN
canister. Now mounted as lamp. Sturdy and sound with extensive wear to finish. Paint loss to the
Sold
H 25 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Pair of Asian Ornate Tooled Leather Over Tole Tea Canisters Mounted as Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Asian decorated Tooled Leather Over Tole Tea Canisters Mounted as Lamps in great vintage
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 16 in D 16 in
Victorian Red and Gold Tole Tea Canister Lamps with Black Card Shades - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., England, a pair of gilt and red enameled sheet metal tea canister table lamps
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Sold
H 23 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Pair of English Regency Green Chinoiserie Tôle Peinte Tea Canisters Mounted
Located in Nashville, TN
as lamps .Each dark green front with gilt highlighted Oriental robed figures. Large swell form size
Chinese tea canister, converted to lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chinese tole tea canister, electrified
Tôle
Pair of chinese Tea Canister lamps
Located in Santa Monica, CA
painted canisters made into lamps with customed shades
Pair of Chinese Export Tea Canister Lamps
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of Chinese Export Tea Canister Lamps with wood base and brass mount.
Pair of Chinese Tea Canister Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of 19th century English tole tea canisters made by Parnall & Sons in Bristol, England
Metal, Brass
Antique Chinese Tea Canister Lamp- Rare Rust Color
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual color reddish brown antique Chinese tea canister decorated with a gilt Asian figure and
Tôle
19th Century Tole Ware Chinese Tea Canister Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese tea jar converted to a lamp. Semi circular with flat back and gold and black
Metal
19th Century Tole Tea Canister Lamp
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century tole tea canister, now mounted as a lamp base and decorated with gilded Chinese
Metal
Polished Brass Inlaid Pewter Tea Canister Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century polished brass inlaid pewter tea canister of square form as a lamp base
Brass
Pair of 19th century Tea Canisters made into lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Handsome 19th century tea canisters have a fresh graphic appeal. recently converted into
Pair of Canister Form Table Lamps in a Tobacco Brown Glaze Optional Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of canister, clean-lined table lamps date to the 1980s and are glazed a tobacco
Ceramic
Pair of Tôle Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Canisters
Located in San Francisco, CA
Now Mounted as Lamps Each stencil decorated in black, red and gold with Chinese characters
Tin
Vintage Black Asian Tea Canister Table Lamp
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Black Asian Tea Canister Table Lamp, with pleated Linen lampshade in natural. Wood square
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Tole Spice or Tea Canister, Now as a Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderfully decorated mid-19th century English Tole Spice/Tea Canister, now as a Lamp. This tea
Tôle
Blue & White Table Lamps Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of Asian blue & white table lamps with custom made shade. Tha size of the lamp 8"W, 14"H, 6"D.
Pottery
Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Vintage Circa 1950’s
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of two vintage 1950’s Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie table lamps. Vintage Frederick Cooper Asian tea tin canister turned into table Lamps, Vintage table lamps, one large, one small...
Metal
Pair Of Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Baluster form with leaves and peonies. Carved wood covers and bases. provenance; Brady family, Far Hills New Jersey.
Porcelain, Wood
Chinoiserie Table Lamps, Green and Gilt Tea Canisters, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of late 19th century green and gilt chinoiserie decorated tea canisters of rounded form with pagoda shaped tops, now mounted as lamps with hand gilded turned bases...
Metal
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