PAIR OF VINTAGE ORIENTAL ASIAN HAND PAINTED TABLE LAMPS WiTH LAMP SHADES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming pair of vintage Oriental/Asian hand-painted table lamps, each
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Ceramic
PAIR OF VINTAGE ORIENTAL ASIAN HAND PAINTED TABLE LAMPS WiTH LAMP SHADES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming pair of vintage Oriental/Asian hand-painted table lamps, each
Ceramic
Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
lamp in the style of the Chinese period of the 18th Century. This large Chinoiserie urn form lamp
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Chinese Cloisonné vase/ lamp, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné vase / lamp. Having wonderful bold colour
Enamel
$4,800 / set
Pair of Chinese Orange Floral Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's Chinese porcelain lamps, orange and gilt floral decoration. Measurements: Height of
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Gilt Metal Mounted Vase as Table Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Chinese figures and floral motif, electrified as a lamp and ensconced in ornate gilt metal mounts, 19th
Metal
Single Painted Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Chinese lamp with birds and foliage motif. Measurements: Height of body: 14" Height
Porcelain
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
Ceramic
$715Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese porcelain lamp decorated with flowers and peacocks, China, Early 20th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Asian porcelain vase mounted as a lamp. Floral and animal decor: peacocks. China, first part of the
Metal, Brass
Chinese blue and white vases mounted as table lamps
Located in Reepham, GB
the other with vases and objects. Now mounted as table lamps, each raised on turned wooden bases and
Porcelain
Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamp with Hand-Painted Court Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage blue and white porcelain table lamp with colorful hand-painted court scenes on the belly
Porcelain
Pair Chinese famille Rose vases / lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vases have been elegantly
Porcelain
Pair Antique 19c Chinese Blue & White Prunus Blossom Vase Table Lamps Early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A matching pair of antique 19c Chinese blue and white vase of elongated barrel form, hand painted
Porcelain
Chinese 18th Century style Ormolu mounted lamp.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive Chinese 18th Century style, Celadon porcelain vase / lamp, having classical oriental
Ormolu
Chinese Celadon porcelain Vase / lamp, circa 1860.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
lamp not only serves a functional purpose but also represents a rich cultural heritage in Chinese
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vase, having a yellow ground with floral
Porcelain
Pair Antique Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Figural Vase Table Lamps Early 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
turned into lamps. The finely painted decorations depict a scene of a general looking up into the heaven
Porcelain
Chinese 19th Century Powder Blue Vase/Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish 19th century Chinese powder blue vase / lamp, having the light blue ground with
Porcelain
Pair Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamps With Painted Floral Blue On Yellow Ground
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Chinoiserie-style porcelain table lamps featuring a hand-painted blue and yellow floral
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Chinese Figurine Table Lamps by Borghese Signed
By Palladio, James Mont, Borghese, Serge Roche, Bill Huebbe
Located in Miami, FL
Rare vintage pair of ceramic figural table lamps by Borghese, circa 1960s. These vintage Italian
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Celadon vase/lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality early 19th Century Chinese Celedon porcelain vase / lamp. Having a wonderful
Ormolu
Chinese 19th Century Famille Noire Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese famille noire vase / lamp. Having wonderful prunus blossom
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Noire Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese famille verte vase or lamp. Having a black ground with green
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 18th century style Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp. Having bold classical
Porcelain
Mid 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Mounted as Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Mounted as Table Lamp Measures 5" in
Enamel
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Jars Table Lamps, Wired for the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
and newly mounted as table lamps on lucite bases. Created in China each of this pair of porcelain jars
Brass
Pair Chinese 19th Century Crackleware Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese crackleware vases, each with a white
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Noure Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative 19th Century Chinese Famille Noure lidded vase with classical gilded floral and
Porcelain
Chinese blue and white porcelain vase / lamp, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite late 19th-century Chinese blue and white vase lamp showcases traditional
Porcelain
$2,900 / set
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
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Chinese Famille Rose Vase and Gilt Bronze Mount, Side Table Lamp antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant Chinese Famille Rose Vase and Gilt Bronze Mount, Side Table Lamp Antique . Very fine 19th
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Noire porcelain vase / lamp, having wonderful exotic
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Celadon, Blue And White Porcelain Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
A striking 19th century Chinese porcelain ginger jar converted as a table lamp, featuring a classic
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Verte vase or lamp. Having wonderful hand painted
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White 19th Century Vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A decorative late 19th Century Chinese export blue and white vase / lamp. Having wonderful flower
Porcelain
Pair of Hand-Painted Rose Medallion Table Lamps with Court Scenes and Birds
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage hand-painted rose medallion Chinese table lamps depicting court scenes, birds and
Porcelain, Wood
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
19th Century Chinese Blue Ground Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An unusual 19th century Chinese blue ground porcelain vase or lamp. Having wonderful mythical
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality mid-19th century Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp. Having a black and green
Porcelain
Pair Antique Carved Wood & Tole Lamps with Hand-Painted Chinese Scenes, Ca. 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique carved wood and tole lamps with hand-painted Chinese scenes, circa 1890-1910.
Metal
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp, having wonderful exotic bird
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair 19th century Chinese Rose medallion / Cantonese spill vases, each with the classical Green
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Sang De Boeuf Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative 19th century Chinese sang de boeuf baluster vase, converted to a lamp. Mounted on
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good late 19th century Chinese famille verte vase / lamp, having a yellow ground with exotic
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Noare style vase lamp. C19th
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Samson porcelain Famille Verte style lidded vase / lamp. Having classical
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vase, depicting Classical Chinese motifs
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Chinese Famille Verte vase/lamp. Having classical green motif and
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Celadon Lave or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese celadon vase or lamp, having floral decoration and mounted in
Ormolu
Chinese 18th Century style Famille Verte vase / lamp.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite 18th-century style Chinese Famille Verte vase has been elegantly transformed into a
Porcelain
Chinese 1920s Blue and White Double Happiness Temple Jar Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
table lamp. Created in China during the first quarter of the 20th century, this temple jar features the
Wood, Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White vase/ lamp, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackleware vase / lamp. Depicting Classical
Porcelain
Pair Chinese 19th Century Powder blue porcelain vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair Chinese 19th Century Powder Blue vases / lamps. Each with Blue and gilded ground, inset hand
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese 19th century porcelain vase converted as a lamp. Hand painted with a bird amongst a fruit
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase/Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Chinese Famille Verte lidded vase having good quality French
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese 19th century porcelain blue and white vase converted as a lamp. Hand painted with Chinese
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking 19th Century Chinese export Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp, having a blue ground
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking 19th century Chinese power blue vase / lamp with French gilded ormolu mounts to the top
Ormolu
Pair of Vintage Asian Inspired Chinese Red Table Lamps, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage Asian inspired Chinese red table lamps, circa 1960 Hand painted geometric
Ceramic
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.
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