19th Century Chinese Urn Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally, a ginger jar converted to a lamp. Fine French dore bronze mounts. Custom parchment
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Urn Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally, a ginger jar converted to a lamp. Fine French dore bronze mounts. Custom parchment
Bronze
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
$8,650
H 40 in W 9 in D 9 in
Marbro Oxblood Elephant-handled Chinese Urn Table Lamp Sangre de Boeuf Regency
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" Chinese urn was almost certainly a custom commission by a client, the owner of the Qing urn. The
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
Chinese Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th Century ginger jar urn lamp from China has a beautiful ceramic with a pale gray glaze
Ceramic, Wood
$840Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Marbro Chinese Porcelain Floral Chrysanthemum 2 Light Mantel Vase Urn Lamp 42"
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Chinese chinoiserie two light table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company. White porcelain body
Porcelain, Fabric, Hardwood
Marbro Ceramic Chinese Urn Style Crackle Finish Table Lamp With Dragons
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Fashioned as a stylized Han dynasty bronze urn, this magnificent ceramic lamp by Marbro is imposing
Brass
19th Century Chinese Bronze Urn as Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Chinese bronze urn as lamp. Decorated with florals and dragon in high relief
Bronze
$760Sale Price / set|57% Off
H 33 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Chinese Brass Urn Table Lamps With Elephant Handles
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage Chinese archaistic urn form lamps having molded geometric designs and elephant handles
Brass
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
Massive Pair of Chinese Blue & White Urn-form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each imposing lamp with everted neck above a tapering body painted overall with bold meandering
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Chinese Red & Gold Urn Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th Century Chinese table lamp consists of a metal urn body, brass hardware, and ebonized
Metal
Archaistic Brass Chinese Hu Vessel Urn Table Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Archaistic Brass Chinese Hu Vessel Urn Table Lamp This vintage Chinese urn is created in the style
Brass
Patinated Brass Chinese Tall Urn Lamp on Wood Base
By James Mont
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic rare patinated urn brass lamp, circa 1950's with double socket and perfect working
Brass
Chinese Off-White and Figurative Scene Porcelain Urn Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) table lamp made from an off-white, urn-shaped, porcelain vase
Metal, Brass
Chinese Chippendale Urn Table Lamp Yellow & Brown Bamboo Decor
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinoiserie table lamp features an urn shaped ceramic or porcelain body with faux bamboo
Ceramic, Porcelain
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 17 in Dm 7 in
Chinese Famille Porcelain Ginger Jar Mantel Vase Urn Scholar Warrior Lamp 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Chinese chinoiserie Famille Rose ginger jar / vase / urn table lamp with pierced brass
Porcelain
Pair Blue White Porcelain Table Lamps Chinese Nanking Ginger Urn
Located in Potters Bar, GB
tradition Classic Chinese ginger urn form and have been converted to table lamps Each lamp is formed from a
Hardwood
Blanc De Chine Chinese Chippendale Urn Table Lamp Bamboo Decor
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Cinoiserie table lamp features an urn shaped ceramic or porcelain body with faux bamboo
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
$750
H 25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Carved Black Marble Small Oriental Urn Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Carved Black Marble Small Urn Form Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamp On Ebonized
Marble
Qing Dynasty Green Urn Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Qing dynasty green urn lamp, Late 19th century Chinese rich deep green glaze pottery ring-handled
Pottery
$5,200 / set
H 23 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of Chinese Off-White Floral Porcelain Urn Table Lamps Mounted on Wood Base
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain table lamps made from off-white, urn-shaped vases decorated with a
Porcelain
Chinese Regency Style Black and Gold Floral Lidded Urn Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese black porcelain table lamp made from a lidded urn decorated in gold florals, swag foliage
Porcelain
$1,995Sale Price|30% Off
H 40.5 in Dm 14 in
2 Mid Century Chinese Pewter Brass Overlay Vase Urn Buffet Lamps Chinoiserie MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite and monumental set of handmade Chinoiserie mantel urn buffet lamps. Each large vase
Brass, Pewter
$12,500 / set
H 30 in Dm 17 in
Pair of William Haines Chinese Urn Table Lamps, Estate of Kirk Douglas, 1960s
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant pair of Chinese inspired table lamps was designed by legendary Hollywood decorator
Porcelain, Wood
$625
H 34.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Red Paris Porcelain Style Urn Form Table Lamp by SGK China, Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Red Paris Porcelain Style Urn Form Table Lamp by SGK China, Made in Occupied Japan
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Cloisonné Urn Made Into Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th Century Antique Cloissoné Urn Made into Lamp.
Brass
Mid 20th Century Pair of Polychrome Porcelain Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant pair of antique polychrome urn style Chinese porcelain lamps. Converted from vases. Hand
Porcelain, Glass
Pair Antique Chinese Export Rust Colored Porcelain Urns Made Into Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Chinese export rust colored porcelain urns made into lamps on hand-made bases.
Porcelain
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
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
Bronze Cloisonne Urn Lamp Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in Morristown, NJ
Deskey. Purchased in the late 50's at auction from Radio City Music Hall. This Urn / Lamp was in one of
Bronze
Pair of Antique Chinese Urn Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Pair of Antique Chinese "Famille Rose" Urns, turned into Lamps. Porcelain with Ormolu Mounts
Porcelain
1920s Chinese Urn Lamps - a Pair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Chinese porcelain lamps. Made in the 1920s.
Ceramic
Single Chinese Urns Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese verde green metal urn lamp on lucite base. The lamp has been crowned with ahand painted
Parchment Paper
1920s Chinese Urn Lamp - Set of 2
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Chinese porcelain lamps. With silk shades.
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Chinese Urn Lamps on Scalloped Bases
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This lovely pair of Chinese lidded urns are painted with baskets and floral sprays affixed to hand
Porcelain, Softwood
Pair of Late 19th Century Hand-Painted Chinese Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of late 19th c. Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Urns Converted to Lamps. The Shades are
A Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Urn Lamps by Marboro Lamps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Great looking pair of lamps featuring Archaic style Bronze urns with a beautiful patina mounted on
Bronze
Pair of Yellow Vintage Urn Shaped Table Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
These beautiful vintage soft or pale yellow Chinese urn lamps have been totally refurbished with
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Urn Table Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Antique Chinese porcelain urn mounted as a table lamp. Polychrome decorated with Japanese scenes of
Porcelain
Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Urn Lamps, Pair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful Chinese porcelain rose medallion urns turned into table lamps feature hand painted
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair Monumental Bronze Chinese Urn Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Two elegant table lamps, made from very heavily cast bronze urns in an Asian form.
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Urn Form Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine blue and white porcelain urn form lamps having teak bases and brass character finials. Quality
Brass
Pair Chinese Urn Form Blue Cloisonne Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Covered in deep midnight blue enamel,with overall floral design,mounted on carved ebonized bases.
Brass
Chinese Cloisonne Two Handled Urn Mounted as Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Cloisonne Two Handled Urn Mounted as a Table Lamp, chrysanthemum motif, figural creature
Metal, Enamel
Chinese Blue and Green Urn Vase as Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully glazed Chinese blue and green vase now as lamp.
Large Fine Chinese Famille Rose Urn Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Fine large porcelain Chinese Famille Rose urn lamp features an enamel painted porcelain covered jar
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Monumental Bronze Chinese Urn Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Two elegant table lamps, made from very heavily cast bronze urns in an Asian form. Shaped like
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Chinese Bronze Urn Table Lamps
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of table lamps, antique bronze Chinese urns on carved wood bases, American, 1940s. These
Bronze
Chinese Urn Style Table Lamp in Bronze
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chinese urn style table lamp in bronze on a black lacquered base, American 1940’s Shown with
Pair of Chinese Style Bronze Urn Lamps
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Asian style table lamps in the form of bronze urns. The bronze castings on these are
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Japanese or Chinoiserie Style Urn Table Lamps by Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exquisite pair of red ochre urn-shaped table lamps depicting flying storks / cranes and Japanese
Fabric, Paper
An Elegant Chinese Celadon Urn Now Mounted as a Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Chinese celadon urn now mounted as a lamp; the bulbous urn with a soft celadon crackle
Large Pair Chinese Archaistic Style Lidded Bronze Vases, Urn Lamps
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Pair Chinese Archaistic style lidded bronze vases - Urn lamps Beautiful matching pair of
Bronze
Fabulous Pair of Hollywood Regency Urn Shaped Black Chinese Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of Black Chinese Urn table lamps. Lamps are finished in a black high gloss glaze. Lamps
Ceramic
Small 19th Century Chinese Export Urn Converted to a Modern Lamp
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small 19th century Chinese export urn converted to a lamp. Measures: 19” H 5.5” W 4” D.
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Urns Converted To Lamps
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose polychrome porcelain covered urns on a teal ground
Porcelain
A pair of Chinese porcelain Famille Verte urns fitted as lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese porcelain urns fitted as lamps, peacock and floral motif throughout, resting on a
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Urn In Bronze, Mounted As A Table Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
A very nice patinated bronze Chinese urn with animal-form handles, decorated overall with shells
Bronze
Pair Chinese Brass Urn Table Lamps With Dragon Appliques
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast brass footed urn form Chinese table lamp with traditional ceremonial dragon handles. Detailed
Brass
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Apple Green Chinese Urn Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
This vibrant and stunning apple/mint green urn shaped lamp has a beautiful crackle glazed finish
Ceramic
Chinese Verdi Gris Urn Form Lamp after James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sophisticated Chinese form bronze lamp base in Verdi Gris finish. Style and design after
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Decorated Chinese Urns Converted to Lamps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tasteful pair of 19th century decorated Chinese urns which were converted to lamps on wood
Pair of Chinese Urns Mounted as Lamps by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A signature look from designer William Haines, the top portions are white Chinese Porcelain urns
Ceramic, Silk, Wood
Pair Brass Chinese Footed Urn Table Lamp With Dragon Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast brass footed urn form Chinese table lamp with traditional ceremonial dragon handles. Detailed
Brass
Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urn Made into a Lamp, circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urn Made Into a Lamp, circa 1910. 1 of a Pair, Sold
Porcelain
Antique Samson Urn Lamp
By Edmé Samson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This antique hand painted armorial porcelain Samson two handled urn with cover has been custom
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 29 in W 12 in D 11 in
Pair of Chinese Oxblood Glazed Urn Shaped Table Lamps with Haut Relief, 20th C
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of urn shaped Chinese oxblood glazed ceramic table lamps feature deep color surfaces
Brass
Large Lidded Urns as Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Soft pastels with a subtle dragon are hand painted on these large lidded urns and made into table
Porcelain
Pair of Celadon Urns as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese Celadon urns, now converted as lamps.
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Green Quartz Covered Urns
Located in Montreal, QC
simulated rocky bases They are mounted as lamps. The shades are reminiscent of oriental pavilions and the
Quartz
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
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful yellow Chinese urn style lamps with hardwood bases
Ceramic
Pair of Asian Pewter and Brass Urn Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian pewter and brass urn lamps. We believe they were made into lamps circa 1960s. The
Brass, Pewter
20th Century Chinese Enameled Bronze Champlevé Cloisonné Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Striking Chinese Champlevé Cloisonné table lamp. Urn shaped bronze table lamp is enameled with a
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of China Topiary Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Delicate china floral topiary balls mounted in classical china urns. The lamp is 23 1/2" high to
Leather Wrapped Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of leather wrapped Chinese urn shaped table lamps from Gumps in San Francisco.
Pair of 19th C. Porcelain Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stunning Chinese urns mounted into lamps with custom painted parchment shades.
Terracotta, Paint, Parchment Paper
Pair of Delft Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamps
By Delft
Located in New York, NY
Charming pair of Delft Porcelain Table Lamps, in the style of Chinese Ginger Jar or Lidded Urn
Porcelain
Verdigris Bronzed Metal Chinese Urn Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of metal Chinese urn form lamps with gorgeous patinated verdigris bronze finish
18th c Oxblood chinese urn lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
18th c Oxblood porcelain urn with gilt bronze trim made into a lamp
Ormolu
Custom Designed Chinese Urn Lamp by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Lovely, painted, floral decorated urn in light relief and placed on a white lacquered base. We have
Brass
Postmodern Light Blue Ceramic Urn Lamps, Regal China, A Pair
By Harris Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Post-modern ceramic table lamps by Regal China with two sets of ribbed banding and swirled
Ceramic
Pair of Impressive Bronze Chinese Urn Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of impressive Chinese urn table lamps in bronze and brass by Marbro, American 1950s.
Chinese Cloisonne Urn Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Late 19th century Chinese cloisonne covered urn now as a lamp. Celeste blue background with
Metal
Pair of Sang De Boeuf Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French sang de boeuf lamps with wood bases. Measurements: Height of body: 16.5" Height to shade rest: 26" Diameter: 7".
Porcelain, Wood
$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
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
Copper, Enamel
$22,600 / set
H 17.75 in Dm 8 in
Pair Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Triple-Gourd 'Taotie' Vases, Qing 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of blue and white triple-gourd 'Taotie' vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. A pair of blue and white triple-gourd 'taotie' vases. The base of each with an apocryphal Kangxi six...
Porcelain
A wonderful late 19th century Chinese Porcelain Lamp w. Rosewood Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a very good quality Chinese Porcelain Lamp. The painting despicts a Female with a Stag. Wonderful greenery surrounds the main images.The glaze is soft and there is a deep she...
Porcelain
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
$2,737Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.29 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp
By Edmé Samson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain vase and cover, ormolu-mounted in lamp Polychromed design of birds, foliages and branches in cartouches, the ginger jar on a yel-low and...
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Chinese 19th century Famille rose vases / lamps. Each with a blue and yellow ground, panels depicting exotic birds and flowers. Gilded ormolu lids and bases in...
Ormolu
Chinese Doucai 'Bats And Lotus' Vase Yongzheng Mark
Located in London, GB
A CHINESE DOUCAI 'BATS AND LOTUS' VASE. Yongzheng mark but later, the base with an apocryphal six-character mark, 31cm high. The twin-handled vase painted with bats flying over larg...
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Persian Ceramic Jar Made Into a Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th Century Persian Ceramic Jar Made Into a Lamp. Good high shouldered form with a raised neck. A primitive Persian pattern on a turquoise glaze ground. The Glaze with age cra...
Ceramic
$805
H 14.97 in Dm 5.12 in
LOVELY ANTiQUE STYLE CHINESE PORCELAIN LARGE TABLE LAMP SUPER DECORATIVE FINISH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely ex-display Chinese Porcelain table lamp with lovely original finish Please note the delivery f...
Porcelain
$16,800 / set
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large pair of 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese blue and white porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Each is beautifully hand painted with elaborate blue flowers and vi...
Porcelain
18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful bold colouring to the classical motif decoration to the boarders, inset painted panels depict...
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 ground with classical flower and leaf decoration. The inset painted panels depicting ...
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 flowers, birds and butterflies. Mounted on a gilded ormolu base.
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Style Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese famille verte style (Samson) hexagonal vase, having scenes of girls amongst flowers, leaves and vases, mounted on a gilded ormolu base.
Ormolu
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