Antique Chinese Carved Green 'Jadeite' Quartz Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
The carved stone is often referred to as Jadeite or Quartz but is in fact from the fluorite family. This lamp base was carved in China in the late 19th century and exported to the Un...
Quartz
Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century antique Chinese hand-carved and polished translucent rose quartz carving of a standing Guanyin with phoenix bird, mounted on a carved green quartz plinth.
Quartz, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Green (Jadeite) Quartz Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Chinese carved quartz lamp mounted on a brass and a carved rosewood base.
Quartz
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Carved Green Quartz Censor, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Green Quartz Censor, Now as a Lamp A captivating Chinese-carved green quartz censor was skillfully transformed into a lamp, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and art...
Quartz, Metal
Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century antique Chinese hand-carved and polished translucent rose quartz carving of a standing Guanyin with phoenix bird, mounted on a open work bronze plinth.
Bronze
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Green Jadeite Quartz Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The carved stone is often referred to as Jadeite or Quartz but is in fact from the fluorite family. His lamp base was carved in China and exported to the United States through the ea...
Quartz
Pair Of Compatible Antique Chinese Hand Carved Green Quartz Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of compatible antique Chinese hand carved green quartz covered jars mounted as electrified lamps.
Quartz, Metal
Pair Hand Carved Chinese Green Quartz Table Lamps from Quig Dynasty
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair Hand Carved Chinese Green Quartz Table Lamps from Quig Dynasty.
Quartz
Pair Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Lamps on Gold Bronze Bases, Circa 1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Lamps on Gold Bronze Bases, Circa 1920.
Bronze
Carved Green Quartz Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Chinese carved green quartz table lamps with one interior light.
Quartz
$5,400 / set
Pair of Antique Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Chinese carved quartz lamps with foliage and bird motif.
Quartz
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
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
Vintage Regency Lapis Lazuli and Rose Quartz Figural Lamps - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a truly magnificent pair of vintage lamps that exude the opulent charm of Hollywood Regency design. Each lamp features a striking figural body carved from genuine lapis la...
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Fluorite Table Lamp, Chinese Export, Wood Base, Circa 1930
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is one of the largest models known for this type of lamp. It is shown with an old Chinese style silk shade, China, circa 1930.
Quartz
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Hand-Carved Chinese Export Jadeite Stone Lamps, Circa 1930
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The stone bodies of this type of interior illuminated lamp are often referred to as quartz, jadeite or even jade but are in fact of the fluorite family, a softer stone more easily ca...
Quartz
Large Chinese 'Quartz' Lamp
By Gumps
Located in Vancouver, BC
The stone in these types of Chinese carved lamps is often referred to as quartz, or jadeite but is actually part of the calcite or fluorite family; a softer stone and easier to carve.
Brass
Chinese Rose Quartz Jar Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese carved rose quartz jar mounted as a lamp on a rosewood stand resting on a patinated metal base. 20.5"H to top of bulb socket
Metal
Chinese Green Quartz Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful jade quartz lidded jar mounted as a lamp. This one also has a nite light that throws off a wonderful diffused illumination. We always sell these and find great demand for them
Antique Chinese Jade Quartz Lamp.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chines Hand Carved Jade Quartz Lamp with Teak and Bronze Base.
Teak
Pair of Chinese Export Rose Quartz Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely carved rose quartz urns converted to table lamps. New custom parchment shades that are hand painted. A new giltwood base has been added to the wood base.
Rose Quartz, Wood, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Deco Green Quartz Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese Deco carved green quartz lamp with two lights and brass mounts on specially made base.
Quartz, Metal
A Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Figural Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of finely carved rose quartz figures, one as Buddha holding an alms bowl, the other as Guanyin holding a ruyi scepter, now mounted as lamps.
Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Rose Figural Lamps, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair of Chinese rose quartz lamps of female figures holding floral vases and phoenixes, mounted carved wooden stands with oval gilt metal engraved bases.
Metal
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Base inlaid with stones
Antique Rose Quartz Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Chinese lamp, birds on a inset base. Measurements: Height of body: 11" (to stone) Height to shade rest: 19.5" Width: 11" Depth: 4.5"
Rose Quartz
Sold
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
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Green Quartz Covered Urns
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair are carved in relief with birds, leaves and flowers, raised on wooden pierced and simulated rocky bases They are mounted as lamps. The shades are reminiscent of oriental pa...
Quartz
Carved Jade Quartz Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Carved Jade Quartz Lamp
Jade, Bronze
Pair of Rose Quartz Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of rose quartz figures, each hand carved as a bird, perched upon rockery, lamped on later pierced rosewood base and brass plinth; shown with oval silk pleated shades.
Stone, Brass
19th Century Rose Quartz Carved Figure Lamp with Jeweled Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rose quartz Goddess with flower basket figure, 19th Century Chinese.
Rose Quartz
1920s Lamp of Late 19th Century Celadon Quartz Guan Yin Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century celadon quartz Guan Yin figure, made into a lamp, Chinese.
Quartz
Large Green Quartz Guanyin Figurine wired into a lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large green quartz Guanyin figurine with a stone finial and carved wooden and brass base mounted as a lamp, ca. 1890.
For many more fine antiques, please visit our...
Brass
Chinese Rose Quartz Mounted Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Rose Quartz mounted lamp, made from a carved rosequartz vessel ornamented with foo lions, clouds, and mountains on a conforming wooden base now mounted on a polished coppered...
Rose Quartz, Wood
Chinese Green Quartz Censer as Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese carved green quartz censer converted to a lamp, with fitted wood base.
Quartz
Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Figural Lamp
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely carved rose quartz figure of a Chinese deity on a carved teak stand has been mounted as a lamp at a later date.
Rose Quartz
Antique Chinese "Jadeite" Quartz Vessel Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An antique Chinese carved green quartz vessel now as a lamp.
Quartz
Exquisite Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Swan Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous sculptural Chinese rose quartz swan lamp with giltwood and bronze and Carved bone finial with custom shade.
Rose Quartz
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Green 'Jadeite' Quartz Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The carved stone is often referred to as Jadeite or Quartz but is in fact from the fluorite family. This lamp base was carved in China and exported to the United States through the e...
Quartz
Antique Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Table Lamp circa 1920 Gilt Mounting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Table Lamp circa 1920 Gilt Mounting Beautiful antique Chinese carved rock crystal pink quartz table lamp with carved giltwood base.
Metal
Pair Antique Chinese Gold Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamps, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Chinese Gold Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamps, Circa 1890.
Bronze
Small Early 20th Century Chinese Green Quartz Lamp with a Jade Finial
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A relatively small but beautifully carved Chinese green quartz lamp with a removable carved bird top, set on a craved wood base.
Quartz
Sold
H 33 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Table Lamp with Quartz Finial
Located in Toledo, OH
A Chinese 19th century famille rose vase, converted to lamp. The vase is decorated with panels depicting domestic scenes, as well as wildlife, birds butterflies and flowers, framed b...
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Deco Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
These lovely Chinese deco lamps are comprised of carved green quartz, brass, and rosewood.
Quartz, Brass
Pair of Large 'Quartz' Lamps on Decorative Bases
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The lamps are presented in custom very unique parchment shades illustrated with Chinese Figurative motifs.
Stone, Brass
Chinese Rose Quartz Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese rose quartz carving of a woman, depicted holding a jar, with a smaller woman at her side holding a large peach, raised atop a wood and metal base, mounted as a lamp. very b...
Rose Quartz
Chinese Pink Quartz Lamp
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese pink quartz lamp with carved wood details over a gilded metal base
Metal
A ROSE QUARTZ CHINESE COVERED VASE/LAMP
Located in Hudson, NY
A CHINESE ROSE QUARTZ VASE MADE INTO A LAMP
Quartz
Antique Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Chinese pink quartz sitting on carved rose wood base.
Bronze
1920's Chinese Jade Quartz Table Lamp.
Located in Fairfax, VA
Antique Chines hand carved green jade table Lamp with rosewood and brass base, there is night light inside the green jade. This lamp is fitted with handmade silk lampshade. Professio...
Jade, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Smoky Quartz Carved Chinese Vase Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of smoky quartz carved Chinese vases on carved wood bases, circa late 19th century.
Quartz
ROSE QUARTZ LAMP
Located in Hudson, NY
A CHINESE ROSE QUARTZ SCULPTURED DUCK, MADE INTO A LAMP IN THE 1920'S.
Metal
Pair of rose quartz lamps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of rose quartz figurines mounted as lamps. On elegant bronze bases with original shade.
Quartz, Bronze
Carved Green Quartz Temple Lion Lamp
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A nice touch of the old Orient. The finial appears to be jade.
The pull chain adds a nice touch. This is currently set up to
take a smallish light bulb with a standard ...
Quartz, Jade, Brass
Superb Rose Quartz Buddha Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous rose quartz Buddha mounted on an exquisitely carved gilt-wood stand. This is one of the most beautiful lamps we have ever offered and will grace any home that is lucky enou...
Quartz
Beautiful Carved Rose Quartz Vase/lamp
Located in Woodbury, CT
A HAND CARVED ROSE QUARTZ VASE, NOW MOUNTED AS A TABLE LAMP THE ROSE QUARTZ BEING 16 TALL TO THE TOP OF THE FOO DOG FINIAL, 7 1/4 INCHES WIDE AND 3 INCHES DEEP. THE OVERALL HEI...
Bronze
Edward Farmer Style Carved Rose Quartz Dragon Teapot Lamp
By Edward Farmer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A beautiful Edward Farmer style carved rose quartz dragon teapot mounted on a finely carved wood stand and presented as a lamp .
Jade Quartz Asian Table Lamp Style of Edward Farmer
Located in Southfield, MI
Well done jade quartz carved table lamp in the style of Edward Farmer, dating to the 1920's. Hollow construction with an internal light and carved vent cap depicting a hen. Pierced b...
Carnelian, Brass
Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Table Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Set on an ormolu stand, this rose quartz table lamp is carved with various figures, shells, and foliage. In addition to the two light bulbs beneath the shade, the interior is lit wit...
Rose Quartz
Pair of Chinese Rose Quartz Lamps, Early 20th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive antique pair of Chinese hand-carved and polished translucent rose quartz carving of a standing Guanyins with phoenix birds mounted to lamps with custom shades and rose qua...
Bronze
Sold
H 18.5 in Dm 10 in
Pair of Chinese Carved Pink Quartz and Green Jade Lamps on Original Brass Bases
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Recently cleaned and rewired, ready for your home! Brand new custom silk shades with pink jade finials. The custom oval silk shades are included.
Jade
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930. Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian, the Immortal Twin Boys...
Jade
Chinese Carved Green Fluorite Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A 1920s Chinese carved green fluorite table lamp. The lid removes to reveal a lightbulb in the interior. The vase and lid are thirteen and a half high.
Stone
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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