$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps with Iron Red Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
each hand painted ginger jar with domed lid above a bulbous tapering body raised on a stained wooden base; painted with various figures in a landscape setting divided by cloud scroll...
Porcelain
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Jar Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Jar mounted as a lamp. Iron red foo dog decoration on jar.
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
Chinese-style Pagode Wall lamp in red paint iron
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This red wall lamp is inspired by Asian pagoda architecture and features small decorative bells hanging beneath its rounded roof, which is topped by a pinnacle. Its openwork structur...
Iron
Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Qing dynasty pair of porcelain balusters vases mounted as table lamps, decorated with Classic iron red foo dogs / lions.
Porcelain
Large Old Chinese Porcelain Iron Red Lotus Scroll Bottle Vase Lamp
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Chinese porcelain bottle form vase, drilled for lamp, circa 1960s.
Porcelain
An Elegant Pair of Chinese Export Iron-Red Glazed Lobed Urns
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of Chinese export iron-red glazed lobed urns with gilt highlights now mounted as lamps; each well-patinated vase with everted lip above a tapering lobed body adorned ...
Sold
H 18.12 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Kangxi Period 1662-1722 Chinese Fish Powder Blue Ground Iron Red Gilt Lamp Vase
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Kangxi period circa 1662-1722 Chinese carp Powder blue ground iron red gilt vase converted to a lamp by the antiques depart...
Porcelain
Rouge De Fer Iron-Red and Gilt Decorated 19th Century Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful iron-red and gilt-decorated 19th century Qing dynasty vase, now mounted as a lamp with a hand gilded turned base. Height of vases: 14 3/4 in (37 cm) including giltwood b...
Ceramic
Late 20th century single Iron Red Gourd-Shaped Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A singel iron red gourd-shape lamps with enameled gilded decoration. Modern. RR. Shades are not included in the price of our lamps. We do have a competitively priced range of shade...
Enamel
Single Iron Red Gilt Lamp
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Single Iron red gilt Lamp. Modern. RR
Late 20th Century Single Iron Red Gourd-Shaped Lamp
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A singel iron red gourd-shape lamps with enameled gilded decoration. Modern. RR. Shades are not included in the price of our lamps. We do have a competitively priced range of s...
Enamel
Pair of 20th Century Torso-Shaped Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of unusual torso shape lamps with iron red decoration and softly gilded detailing. Modern. RR Shades are not included in the price of our lamps.
Iron
$3,187Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.18 in Dm 3.94 in
A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Vases as Table Lamps with Gilt Bases
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 18th century Chinese export porcelain vases, now mounted as lamps, with polychrome decoration throughout, showing scenes of Chinese figures surrounded by a floral...
Porcelain
Japanese Red Lacquered and Art Glass Wall Lantern Sconce
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2023 Japanese red lacquered and art glass wall sconce Rewired
Metal
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 10.24 in
19th Century Impressively Decorated Chinese Jar Converted to a Lamp
Located in Sofia, BG
A very massive impressively decorated 19th century porcelain Chinese jar converted to a lamp with three bulbs and enamel paintings of birds and flowers and braches with blossoms. The...
Bronze
An Italian Red Tole Metal Lantern with Cut Glass, Early 20th C.
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian red tôle lantern from the early 20th century. This antique lantern from Italy has a cut glass with a cut star motif in the middle.Note that the wiring is older, and may ne...
Metal
Pair 19th Century Chinese Flambe Oxblood Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century Chinese Asian Sang De Boeuf "Oxblood" glazed vases as table lamps mounted on turned giltwood bases. The beautiful rich red typical of the period is fenhanced wit...
Brass
$1,891 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps
By Imari Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase lamps. Meiji period (1868-1913) Japanese porcelain vases decorated in bright enamels in Imari colours. The body is decorated wi...
Porcelain
$2,900 / set
H 26 in W 7 in D 7 in
Vintage Pair of Oxblood Red Flambe Porcelain Chinoiserie Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage San de Boeuf Oxblood flambe porcelain table lamps. No chips or breaks. Newly wired, clear cord, all new brass hardware, 3 way sockets. Dimensions: 26 H to top ...
Porcelain
$1,750 / set
H 25 in Dm 10 in
California Craftsman Iron Ornate Sconces Pendant Lamps with Ruby Red Glass, Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of ornate wrought iron garden/patio sconces. 6 sided with original ruby red wavy glass. Circa 1950's.
Wrought Iron
$595
H 36 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Pair Chinese Porcelain Old Chinoiserie Vintage Square Lamps Vase Famille Rouge
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair vintage Chinese porcelain chinoiserie square form bottle lamps richly decorated with peonies on a cinnamon red ground, circa 1970's. Beautiful color, nice quality painting. 3-wa...
Porcelain
$9,252 / set
H 10.44 in Dm 4.53 in
Pair of Very Small Chinese Sang De Boeuf Baluster Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of very small late Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain baluster vases decorated with a wonderful deep sang de boeuf red glaze, now mounted as table lamps with bespoke hand gil...
Porcelain
Red & Gold Chinoiserie Table Lamp by Burton-Ching Ltd
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Red & Gold Chinoiserie Table Lamp by Burton-Ching Ltd
Wood, Lacquer
Italian Brass Pagoda Large Sconce
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s Italian brass pagoda sconce. Clear glass panels. Backed in unpainted tin (as shown). Suitable for indoor or covered outdoor areas. Takes one chandelier bulb (not included). New...
Brass
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp on Brass Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Lamp with cream-glaze, vibrant peonies, calligraphy, and brass base—a refined accent for cultured interiors. We sell items as acquired, wit...
Porcelain
Oriental Style Red Glass and Brass Hall Lantern Pendant, German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful oriental style red glass and brass Hall Lantern Pendant. Nice addition to every home or House. This light fixture remains in very good vintage condition with wear to the gl...
Metal
Pair of Lamps – Chinese Oxblood Porcelain Vases – Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant pair of lamps crafted from two Chinese vases in "oxblood" (lang yao hong) glazed porcelain, with the rich, deep red hue characteristic of this famous monochrome glaze. Th...
Ceramic
$2,100
H 17 in Dm 8.5 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Ginger Jar converted as Table Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Ginger Jar converted as Table Lamp Beautiful 19th century Chinese ovoid lidded ginger jar from the Qing Dynasty. It is hand painted in int...
Ceramic
$2,066 / set
H 24.81 in Dm 11.82 in
Delft Polychrome Ceramic Table Lamp Pair, New Olive Green Velvet Shades
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Mid-century hand-painted Dutch Delft polychrome ceramic table lamps, a rare matched pair, by Royal Tichelaar Makkum, in iron red, blue, and green on white, with new bespoke olive gre...
Brass
$2,140Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20.87 in Dm 9.85 in
Vintage Blue & White Ceramic Delft Table Lamp Pair, Hand-Painted, New Shades
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Hand-painted Royal Delft blue-and-white table lamps with Chinoiserie birds and florals, fitted with new pistachio green silk shades and professionally rewired with fabric-wrapped cor...
Brass
$2,850 / set
H 20.5 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Jars-Shaped Table Lamps, Wired the the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of white and blue porcelain jars-shaped table lamps with auspicious fish and water plant motifs, wired for the USA. Transform your space with this elegant pair of modern blue ...
Porcelain
$1,920Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 25.5 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps with dragon motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white lamps with dragon motif. 20th Century. 8" diam. 15" to top of vase 25.5" overall height
Porcelain
1980s Wildwood Chinoiserie Butterflies Leaves Ivy Table Lamp 31"
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1980's Wildwood table lamp - Chinoiserie style white porcelain vase shaped body, hand painted with leaves, branches and butterflies, brass accents and a squared off wooden base...
Porcelain
$1,295 / set
H 18 in Dm 10.25 in
Diminutive Pair Of Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vaseform Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
On quatrefoil form gilt finished bases with Chinese famille verte decoration including reserves with flowering branches anbd rockery against a turquoise and speckled ground with flor...
Brass
Blue and White Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine painted blue and white porcelain lamps with dragon and carp decoration. Fine cast gilt brass bases. To the porcelain: 19.5"/H (Lampshade not included).
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Celadon Green Relief Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Chinese Asian celadon green porcelain raised relief carved flowers and foliage table lamps. Each mounted on gilt wood bases along with matching vase cap. Newly wired with new...
Brass
Famille Rose Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of famille rose porcelain lamps with gilt brass decorations,each lamp installed two E26 sockets. To the top of the porcelain vase 19 inch. Lampshades are not included.
Porcelain
$3,200 / set
H 18.5 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Italian Hand-painted Porcelain Baluster-form Lamps with Bird Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each artist-signed lamp of baluster form with waisted neck above an ovoid body all over a splayed foot; resting on a turned gold-painted wooden base; each adorned with well-executed ...
Porcelain
Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani porcelain vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain vases / lamps. Each with the classical bold orange ground with scrolling gilded decoration. Inset hand painted pane...
Porcelain
$1,910 / set
H 23.5 in Dm 7 in
Pair Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Lamps w/ Dragon Motif 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Blue and White Chinese porcelain lamps with Dragon Motif on gilded bases. 20th Century.
Porcelain
Pair of Large Scale Blue and White Dutch Delft Vase Table Lamps, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful, rare, and massively scaled pair of mid-19th century blue-and-white Dutch Delft pottery jar table lamps attributed to the Makkum factory, the thickly potted baluster form...
Brass
Vintage Chinese Ginger Jar Conversion Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautifully detailed hand painted vintage Chinese ginger jar that has been converted to a lamp. With a white and gold colored background that allows the vibrancy of the detailed ar...
Bronze
$1,900
H 28 in W 14 in D 9 in
Exquisite Mid-20th Century Chinese Famille Noir Porcelain Table Lamp / Wood Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite mid-20th century Chinese famille noir porcelain table lamp is a stunning addition to any decor. Featuring an elegant urn shape with a gracefully narrowed neck, the lam...
Porcelain
$7,600 / set
H 32 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars Converted into Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese porcelain Ginger Jars converted into table lamps with wood bases. The pair is beautifully painted with delicate images of flowers and green leaves.
Porcelain, Wood
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.