Chinese Export Lamp
Located in Stockton, NJ
A blue and white motif Chinese export vase, now as lamp. Interesting raised dragon detail. Distress
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Table Lamps
Porcelain
Chinese Export Lamp
Located in Stockton, NJ
A blue and white motif Chinese export vase, now as lamp. Interesting raised dragon detail. Distress
Porcelain
$2,591 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Famille Rose Vase Lamps Chinese Porcelain Blue Fond Table Lamps a Pair
By Sterling China, Rose China
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Oriental Porcelain Table Lamps. Decor Famille Rose on a blue fond with gold
Porcelain, Fabric
Chinese Export Adjustable Height Floor Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Chinese export floor lamp with adjustable height. The height can be adjusted up to 76".
Mahogany
Chinese Export Porcelain Lamp Base
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese export porcelain lamp base with French, Louis XVI style bronze doré mountings.
Chinese Export Style Armorial Porcelain Lamps, Pr
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Export Style Armorial Porcelain Two Handled Vases Mounted as Table Lamps, 20th
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Urn Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally a covered Chinese jar converted to lamp with very fine French dore bronze mounts
Bronze
Whismical lamp cloisonne and bronze chinese export
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful cloisonne and bronze lamp from china export , the cloisonne is in perfect condition
Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Export Porcelain Urn Lamps
Located in Asheville, NC
This pair of Chinese export porcelain urns has shield shaped bodies molded with a husk garland
Brass
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Lamp Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Chinese Export porcelain lamp bases mounted in French Louis XVI style bronze dore.
Chinese Export Barley Twist Lacquer Decorated Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A made for the English market, Chinese export carved to a barley twist floor lamp, once probably a
Paint
19th Century Chinese Export Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Covered ginger jar converted to lamp. Overall ginger jar diameter is 10.5" wide at its widest point
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Export Jadeite Stone Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
of the lamp base lit from within can provide a beautiful warm glow. While carved in China the stone
Quartz
Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp Early 20th Century, China Dimensions: Height: 24 in
Porcelain, Wood
Pair Maitland Smith Chinese Export Style Porcelain Lamps.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of hand painted Chinese porcelain lamps feature bird and flower motifs. Mounted
Porcelain
A Pair of Chinese Export Hunt Scene Porcelain Lamps
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese export hunt scene porcelain lamps, 20th century. 7 inches wide by 6 inches
Porcelain
Large Scale Chinese Export Blue & White Urn Form Lamp
Located in Huntington, NY
Chinese Export Blue & White Urn Form Lamp With shade & cut glass finials with Elephant holding
Porcelain, Wood
Pair Of Samson Chinese Export Style Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Interesting lamps with a central porcelain ginger jar with prunus decoration with cover with a
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Chinese Export Golden Tea Tin Lamp
Located in South Salem, NY
Unique table lamp made from repurposed Chinese Export tea tins, made in China circa 1870. This
Metal
$2,391
H 68.12 in Dm 14.18 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1920 ANTiQUE CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUER FLOOR LAMP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
painted and lacquered Chinese Export circa 1920's Chinoiserie floor standing lamp Please note the
Wood
$1,200
H 21.5 in W 14.5 in D 7 in
Chinese Export, Painted Metal, Brass, Red Japanned Table Lamp, 20th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinese Export, Painted Metal, Brass, Chinoiserie Double Light Table Lamp, 20th C. A double light
Metal, Brass
$2,500 / set
H 27 in Dm 7.75 in
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) Chinese export porcelain vases in the Famille Rose style, later
Porcelain
French Large Samson Chinese Export Style Porcelain Armorial Table Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Large Samson Chinese Export Style Porcelain Armorial Table Lamp Elegant French porcelain
Porcelain
Pair of Samson Chinese Export Style Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Baluster form decorated with a central crest with overall reds, greens and blues.
Porcelain
$2,800 / set
H 33 in W 7 in D 7 in
Chinese Export Blanc De Chine Porcelain Cylindrical Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Export Blanc De Chine Porcelain Cylindrical Vases Mounted as Lamps. These are decorated
Porcelain
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Green Embossed Gourd Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love the color! This is a pair of mid-century Chinese Export style gourd lamps .They have dual
Brass
Midcentury Chinese Export Style Porcelain Tobacco Leaf Pattern Table Lamp
By Mottahedeh
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese Export style porcelain table lamp in the vibrant tobacco leaf pattern. The wiring
Porcelain
$1,895 / set
H 21.75 in Dm 6 in
Mid-Century Chinese Export Oxblood Red Porcelain Vase Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Chinese Export phoenix tail form oxblood red porcelain table lamps in very good
Porcelain, Wood
$1,161
H 24.61 in Dm 9.85 in
Lovely Chinese Export circa 1920 Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Table Lamp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare hand painted and lacquered Chinese Export circa
Wood
$595
H 28.75 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Chinese Export Black Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral and Bird Design
Located in Savannah, GA
Chinese Export table lamp made from a graceful vase decorated with colorful birds, dogwood branches
Brass
$6,850 / set
H 28 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Stunning Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Export Bronze Mounted Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A remarkable pair of early 19th century hand painted Rose Mandarin Chinese Export porcelain vases
Bronze
$860
H 21.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in
Late 20th-C. Chinese Export Style Table Lamp - Monkey With Pomegranates
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century Chinese Export style table lamp depicting a monkey with pomegranites
Brass
$425 / set
H 13 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pair of Chinese export porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Blue & celadon decorated
Brass
Pair of Chinese Modern Brass Lamps
By E. F. Chapman, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Modern Brass Lamps. A great pair of well detailed Chinese modern or Asian modern
Brass
$1,250 / set
H 20 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases now as Lamps Each one of square
Porcelain, Wood
$2,200
H 37 in W 15 in D 11.5 in
20th Century Tall Chinese Export Chinoiserie Table Lamp / Hand-Painted Details
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This impressive 20th-century Chinese export table lamp features a beautifully hand-painted
Brass
$3,800
H 23.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Famille Verte Chinese Export Crackle Ware Vase Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Famille Verte Chinese Export porcelain crackle ware vase lamps on carved
Ceramic, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol Handle Urn, wired as a Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol Handle Urn, wired as a lamp.
Porcelain
$1,195
H 23.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Antique Chinese Export Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese Export earthenware parrot roof tile that has been converted into a lamp. The
Pottery, Bamboo, Wood
$17,777 / set
H 27.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Fine pair Antique Chinese Export Orange Ground & 24K Gilt Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Orange Ground and 24K Gilt Decorated Vases later
Porcelain
$1,200 / item
H 7.25 in W 7.25 in D 20.13 in
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese export porcelain Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as a Lamp. Very good quality
Porcelain
$1,025 / set
H 25.5 in Dm 9 in
Chinese Export Style Jar / Vase Form Crackle Glaze Table Lamps W/ Fruit - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of large scale Chinese export style jar form table lamps. They are ceramic
Pottery, Wood
Asian Export Ceramic Rabbit lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful Chinese export ceramic rabbits mounted on a scrolled wooden base with adjustable shade
Brass
19th Century Chinese Export Royal Crane Vase Table Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
In the Chinese culture cranes are the symbols of longevity. This ceramic vase was converted into a
Brass
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Vase wired as a Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Vase wired as a Lamp
Porcelain
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Pair, Chinese Export Style Porcelain Table Lamps Colonial Williamsburg
By Mottahedeh
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Chinese export style porcelain table lamps with white porcelain base, a cobalt, gilt and
Porcelain
$956Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in Dm 5 in
19th Century Qing Period Blue and White Chinese Export Hat Stand, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Qing Period Blue and White Chinese Export Hat Stand, Now as a Lamp China, 19th Century
Porcelain, Wood
Elegant hand painted Chinese export pottery table lamps/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an elegant pair of mid-century hand painted Chinese export pottery table lamps. This pair
Pottery
Handsome Single Blue and White Chinese Export Baluster Mounted as Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome, small blue and white Chinese export baluster jar.
Porcelain
$1,350
H 31 in W 7 in D 7 in
English Victorian Armorial Porcelain Hand Painted Chinese Export Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Armorial Porcelain Hand Painted Chinese Export Table Lamp with Coat of
Porcelain
Pair of Blue Chinese Export Lamps on 18kt Gilt Base
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of blue and white Chinese Export lamps sitting on 18 karat gold bases. The blue lamps are
Ceramic
$1,250
H 41 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Chinese Export Large White Porcelain Figural Jardiniere Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Export Large White Porcelain Figural Jardiniere Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century
Porcelain
$960Sale Price|36% Off
H 33 in Dm 8 in
White Chinese Export Samson Armorial Lamp with Order of the Garter Decoration
Located in Essex, MA
A white Chinese export baluster form Samson Armorial lamp decorated with the Order of the Garter
Porcelain
$3,200 / set
H 29 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair of Colorful Chinese Export Porcelain Lamps with Green Pleated Shades
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of mid-20th-century Chinese Export porcelain lamps, richly decorated in the famille
Porcelain
$6,885
H 29.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Large 18th Century Chinese Export Mandarin Bronze Mounted Vase, wired as a Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 18th Century Chinese Export Mandarin Bronze Mounted Vase, wired as a Lamp
Bronze
$1,436Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
Pair Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Exotic Florals & Foo Dog Medallions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Lamps captures the timeless elegance of
Brass
$3,750 / set
H 21 in W 8 in D 8 in
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Jars Table Lamps, Wired for the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Chinese Export blue and white porcelain jars with hand-painted Pagoda landscape scenes
Brass
$1,895
H 20.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose (Fencai) Gu-Form, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early- to Mid-19th-Century Chinese Export Famille Rose (Fencai) Gu-Form Vase, Later Mounted as a
Porcelain
Chinese Export Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese famille jaune enamel porcelain vase mounted as a lamp.
Pair of Chinese export lamps.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese export porcelain blue and white double gourd vases with meandering flower and vine
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Vase Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of small Chinese export Famille Rose porcelain square-form baluster vases mounted as lamps
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Turquoise Chinese Export Lamps
Located in Kensington, MD
18th century Chinese Export Vases converted to lamps. Turquoise "Chicken Skin" textured background
Brass
Pair of Chinese Export Bronze Dor'a Porcelain Lamps
Located in Sarasota, FL
This pair of bonze Dor'a mounted Chinese export lamps depict a Scholar/figure each holding a Ruyi
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Hand-Painted Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful and fine pair of 19th century Chinese export porcelain wig stands with hand-painted
Paint, Porcelain, Wood
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 10 in D 4 in
19th Century Chinese Export Style Porcelain Château De Versailles Lamps
Located in Concord, MA
Pair of Chinese export style armorial porcelain octagonal moon flasks, fitted as lamps, 19th
Porcelain
Single, Chinese Export Blue and White Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Single, Chinese Export blue and white garniture Ca. 1800 Electrified, silk shade
Porcelain
Chinese Export Water Bottle, Electrified
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export Pesudo pattern water bottle Ca. 1800 electrified
Unavailable
H 28.5 in Dm 18 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Vases Now Custom Mounted as Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Vases now mounted as lamps on custom gilt wood bases and
Silk, Porcelain, Wood
Carved Chinese Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved Chinese lamp. Glass panels frame antique Mandarin medicine scripts.
Chinese Symbol Table Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Unique table lamp crafted in hand-carved hardwood. Chinese symbol mounted to graceful hardwood base
Hardwood
Chinese Pewter Candlestick Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
Substantial Chinese pewter candlestick lamp.
Pewter
Bronze Chinese Figure Lamp
Located in Chamblee, GA
A handsome lamp with a Chinese figure holding a dragon boat mounted to a wooden base. The actual
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinese porcelain lamps mounted on lucite base.
Ceramic
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in Woodbury, CT
18th century Chinese export porcelain vase later fitted as a lamp and placed on wooden base
Porcelain
Red Lacquered Chinese Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 20th century red lacquered Chinese lamp with carved gilded dragons. Wooden base. Shade not
Wood
Pair 19th Century Chinese Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative 19th century vibrant colored table lamps. Hexagonal in shape.
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Pewter Lamps
Located in San Antonio, TX
Charming pair of pewter canisters as lamps with Chinese etchings of plum blossoms throughout and
Pewter
Chinese Famille Noire Vase Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese porcelain baluster-shaped famille noire vase lamped, finely decorated with a pair of
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Table Lamps
Located in Cambridge, MA
A decorative pair of antique Chinese Export table lamps. Most likely late 19th or early 20th
Brass
Large Chinese lamps. Hand painted. Marked
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Large Chinese lamps. Hand painted. Marked Large pair of lamps decorated by hand painting with
Ceramic
Chinese Bronze Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in Sarasota, FL
This Chinese lidded vases has been made into a interesting lamp with a Silk Shade. The design is
Bronze
Chinese style Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an elegant antique Chinese-style bronze table lamp
Bronze
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Vert Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese Famille vert porcelain baluster-shaped lamp mounted on a bronze base, the panels front and
Brass, Bronze
Red Chinese Style Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A ceramic table lamp enameled in bright red and decorated with a Chinese dragon by Bitossi.
Ceramic, Plastic
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Vase Lamp China circa 1940 Lucite Base
Located in Houston, TX
This charming lamp consists of a vintage Chinese glazed ceramic pottery vase from China circa 1940
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Vase Lamp
Located in Chamblee, GA
A beautiful large porcelain 19th century rose Mandarin lamp sitting on a wooden Chinese brown stand
Wire
Chinese Carved Gold Gilded Phoenix Floor Lamp
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This intricately and well carved Chinese gold gilded floor lamp features a Phoenix holding a brass
Wood
Chinese Porcelain 'Rooster' Vase as Lamp
Located in Woodbury, CT
striking table lamp on a pierce-carved wooden base. Significant socio-political United States provenance.
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
Pair of 18th century Chinese porcelain baluster-form vases featuring an urn and vine decoration in
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Hat Stand Lamp, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese hat stand vas has been drilled & has a wooden base and cap. It's been newly rewired with a
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases Converted to Lamps
Located in Tacoma, WA
Pair of Chinese Porcelain vases converted to lamps custom wired showing different scenes front and
Porcelain
Chinese Fluorite Stone Lamp with Amethyst
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this intriguing and gorgeous fluorite lamp with amethyst and glass accents. It starts on a
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Pair of Chinese Brass Urns Mounted as Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chinese brass urns mounted as lamps with foo dog and bale handles.
Brass
Chinese Porcelain Lamp on Brass Pagoda Base
Located in San Antonio, TX
Lovely Chinese porcelain lamp in shades of aqua and pale green on a vintage pagoda form two-tiered
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Shiwan Ware Pottery Warrior Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Chinese Shiwan pottery polychrome glazed figures of warriors, holding their beards
Pottery
Chinese Antique Blue and White Prunus Blossom Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large Chinese blue and white porcelain baluster form covered vase lamp decorated with prunus
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese porcelain blue and white baluster-shaped vase mounted as a lamp, decorated all over with
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Turquoise Lamps Having Black Shades
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of dark turquoise small lamps having a male and female standing under the shade standing on
Brass
20th Century Chinese Metallic Lamp with Dragon Mounts
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A metallic-painted Chinese table lamp of baluster form with a reeded body and decorative dragon
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Hat or Wig Stand Lamps, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese porcelain stands that have been made into lamps with wooden caps & bases. The
Porcelain
Chinese Bronze Vase with Dragon Handles as a Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
An early 20th century bronze vase on a wooden stand with dragon handles and beautifully detailed decoration throughout.
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Pewter Elephant Lamps on Red Wooden Bases
Located in San Antonio, TX
Fantastically whimsical pair of lucky elephant lamps with upturned trunks. The pair of opposing
Pewter
Antique Chinese Blue on White LARGE LAMP with silk shade
Located in Sarasota, FL
High quality Blue and white Porcelain Double Happiness ex-large LAMP having a rosewood stand at
Porcelain
Pair of Taupe Chinese Ceramic Temple Jars Mounted as Lamps, circa 1995
Located in Houston, TX
. The elegant monochromatic beauty of this pair of Chinese temple jar lamps is wonderful. Manufactured
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 21.66 in Dm 11.82 in
18th Century Style Large Pair of Chinese Jar Lamps in Sang de Boeuf Glaze
Located in Richmond, London
A splendid pair of 18th century style Chinese temple jar lamps of grand scale, in Sang de Boeuf
Pottery
Unavailable
H 15.75 in Dm 7.09 in
19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in London, GB
The top mount with incised laurel leaves and berries over a predominately red and green squat baluster vase with dragons. Standing on a rectangular gilt bronze base with concave cor...
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Jar with Cover Lamp Monted on Gilt Bronze Base
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Polycromed Chinese jar with its cover on a LXVI gilt bronze base and pine finial made as lamp base
Ceramic
Pair of Table Lamps in the Shape of Chinese Temple Urns
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Two midcentury lamps in the shape of ancient Chinese temple urns with giltwood tops and ebonized
Spelter
Unavailable
H 22.75 in Dm 6.25 in
Pair Antique Chinese Dehua Table Lamps in White Blanc de Chine Style Black Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blanc de Chine Chinese table lamps with black bases, recently rewired. The impressed and incised
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Wood
Pair of Vintage Resin Lamps with Highly Refined Carved Chinese Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of resin Chinese figurine lamps are carved with the finest of details. Charming resign
Resin
Pair Cinnabar Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Chinese composite cinnabar melon shaped table lamps.
Porcelain
Cloisonné Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
An early cloisonné vase wired as a lamp in the 20th century on a vintage base with an amber finial
Wood
Celadon Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Gray and green Chinese ginger jar of unknown date, converted to a lamp in the early 20th century
Pair Porcelain Oxblood Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair midcentury porcelain oxblood lamps with bronze mounts. Lampshades not included.
Porcelain
19th Century Ceramic Lizard Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Chinese ceramic lamp with applied lizards. On custom wood base. Wired with inline
Ceramic
Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.
The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.
Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.