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Pair Of Cloisonné lamps
Pair Of Cloisonné lamps

Pair Of Cloisonné lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of cloisonné lamps with flower blossoms and bird decoration.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique French Cloisonne Lamps circa 1890
Pair Antique French Cloisonne Lamps circa 1890

Pair Antique French Cloisonne Lamps circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique French Cloisonne Lamps circa 1890

Category

Antique 1890s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Chinese Champlevé or Cloisonné Lamps
Pair of Antique Chinese Champlevé or Cloisonné Lamps

Pair of Antique Chinese Champlevé or Cloisonné Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of antique Chinese champlevé or cloisonné lamps. Lovely pair of antique Chinese bronze champlevé or cloisonné table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Cloisonne Lamp, Japanese, Bronze, Table Light, Victorian, Meiji, C.1850
Antique Cloisonne Lamp, Japanese, Bronze, Table Light, Victorian, Meiji, C.1850

Antique Cloisonne Lamp, Japanese, Bronze, Table Light, Victorian, Meiji, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cloisonné lamp. A Japanese, bronze urn with light conversion, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Onyx and Cloisonné Lamp
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Onyx and Cloisonné Lamp

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Onyx and Cloisonné Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and Cloisonné lamp. The lamp is raised by half round ormolu feet below a square onyx base with concave corners and mottled edges.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Onyx, Ormolu and Cloisonné Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Onyx, Ormolu and Cloisonné Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Onyx, Ormolu and Cloisonné Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical onyx, ormolu and Cloisonné lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine ormolu topie shaped feet below the square onyx base with an elegant...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Cloisonné Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Cloisonné Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Cloisonné Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Brocatelle Violette marble, ormolu and Cloisonné lamps. Each lamp is raised by a rectangular base with an elegant curved mottled border, fine ormolu ball feet, and a lovely bottom or...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Midcentury Cloisonné Lamp by Wilshire House
Midcentury Cloisonné Lamp by Wilshire House

Midcentury Cloisonné Lamp by Wilshire House

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A rare midcentury Chinese cloisonné table lamp made of a long neck bronze vase decorated with a floral foliate pattern in shades of pink over a dark texture diamond pattern background.

Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Asian Bronze Champlevé Dragon Cloisonné Lamp
Asian Bronze Champlevé Dragon Cloisonné Lamp

Asian Bronze Champlevé Dragon Cloisonné Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Bronze champlevé lamp with stylized dragon enameled cloisonné design surrounding and gorgeous patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Cloisonné Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Cloisonné Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Cloisonné Lamps

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a lovely pair of cloisonné turquoise lamps painted overall with colorful figures and images, situated on pierced rosewood bases, 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair late 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne lamps
Pair late 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne lamps

Pair late 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Cloisonné enamel vases / lamps each with gilded ormolu collars and pierced stands.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pair Fine 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Lamps
Pair Fine 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Lamps

Pair Fine 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of 19th century Chinese Cloisonne enamel vases, each with wonderful myithical Dragon flying among clouds. mounted with French gilded ormolu rims and plinths. ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

1910 Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Lamp with Wrought Iron and Enamel Shade
1910 Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Lamp with Wrought Iron and Enamel Shade

1910 Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Lamp with Wrought Iron and Enamel Shade

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This 1910s Meiji Period table lamp features a Japanese cloisonné enamel vase base with vivid traditional motifs and dragon-form handles.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Bronze & Wood, Circa 1910
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Bronze & Wood, Circa 1910

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Bronze & Wood, Circa 1910

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, circa 1910, with blue, wine white and turquoise color enamel inlay on bronze vase, mounted on a round hand carved wood base with a secondary gold col...

Category

20th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp with Brass Base, Early 20th Century
Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp with Brass Base, Early 20th Century

Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp with Brass Base, Early 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, with blue, red and green enamel inlay on a brass base.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné table lamp is a stunning example of traditional ena...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Brass

Pair Chinese Cloisonné vases / lamps
Pair Chinese Cloisonné vases / lamps

Pair Chinese Cloisonné vases / lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

The combination of bold colors and intricate designs exemplifies the elegance of cloisonné art. Originally intended for display, these vases have been converted into stylish lamps, m...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Antique Floral Cloisonne Vase Lamp
Antique Floral Cloisonne Vase Lamp

Antique Floral Cloisonne Vase Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a hand-painted antique Asian floral cloisonné vase transformed into a lamp. The pattern on this piece is extremely intricate and in fabulous condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Cloisonné bronze baluster lamp, XIXth c.
Cloisonné bronze baluster lamp, XIXth c.

Cloisonné bronze baluster lamp, XIXth c.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Important cloisonné bronze baluster lamp decorated with foliate scrolls.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné table lamps
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné table lamps

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné table lamps

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Chinese Cloisonné table lamps, featuring a rich blue enamel background and intricate floral motifs.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Cloisonné Double Dragon Table Lamp
Chinese Cloisonné Double Dragon Table Lamp

Chinese Cloisonné Double Dragon Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

A fine 1960’s Chinese cloisonné enameled table lamp, decorated with the auspicious and joyous double dragon motif.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Egyptian Revival Bronze Cloisonne Floor Lamp
Egyptian Revival Bronze Cloisonne Floor Lamp

Egyptian Revival Bronze Cloisonne Floor Lamp

Located in Fulton, CA

Unusual Egyptian Revival Japanese bronze floor lamp with cloisonne Egyptian figures. Measures 73 in to top of finial.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Egyptian Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cloisonné vase/ lamp, circa 1880
Chinese Cloisonné vase/ lamp, circa 1880

Chinese Cloisonné vase/ lamp, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné vase / lamp. Having wonderful bold colour classical motif and floral decoration.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Chinese cloisonne twin handled lamp base
Chinese cloisonne twin handled lamp base

Chinese cloisonne twin handled lamp base

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese cloisonne twin-handled lamp base with panels of foliate motifs and roundels featuring dragons and phoenixes, between Greek key borders, the twin handles partially modelled wi...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Whismical  lamp cloisonne and bronze chinese  export
Whismical  lamp cloisonne and bronze chinese  export

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 and the bronze of the top of the lamp is guilloche signed of high quality

Category

Antique 1890s European Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative pair of late 19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel vases / lamps. Each having wonderful turquoise ground and exotic flowers, with gilded ormolu mounts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of blue cloisonné bronze lamps, XIXth c
Pair of blue cloisonné bronze lamps, XIXth c

Pair of blue cloisonné bronze lamps, XIXth c

Located in Lisboa, PT

Pair of bottle-shaped lamps in cloisonné bronze and polychrome enamels decorated with flowers.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Teal Cylindrical Patterned Cloisonne Table Lamp
Chinese Teal Cylindrical Patterned Cloisonne Table Lamp

Chinese Teal Cylindrical Patterned Cloisonne Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

"Chinese cylindrical table lamp made from a teal and gold-patterned cloisonne vase painted with floral arrangements and fruit bowls with a brown wooden base and top and brass hardwar...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Vintage Cloisonne Inlaid Floral Turquoise Table Lamp
Vintage Cloisonne Inlaid Floral Turquoise Table Lamp

Vintage Cloisonne Inlaid Floral Turquoise Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elevate your living space with this captivating Lamp Table in a rich fusion of brown and turquoise hues. The table exudes a perfect balance of warmth and vibrancy, making it a striki...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps
Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel and gilded ormolu vases / lamps. Each with wonderful classical bold colours, scrolling motif and foliate decora...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps
Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps

Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps

By Japanese Studio

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Converted to lamps with gilded ormolu bases. Batch 65 60758 BZECY.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Lamps

Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Lamps

Located in London, GB

These antique lamps feature beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel bodies and fine French gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Rare Pair of Cloisonné Vases Mounted as Lamps
Rare Pair of Cloisonné Vases Mounted as Lamps

Rare Pair of Cloisonné Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A Billy Haines style pair of late 19th or early 20th century cloisonné vases loose mounted on newly painted wooden plinths and French wired with new sockets. Very Hollywood Regency, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Cloisonné Baluster Urn Table Lamp, Enamel, 1920 Chinoiserie
French Cloisonné Baluster Urn Table Lamp, Enamel, 1920 Chinoiserie

French Cloisonné Baluster Urn Table Lamp, Enamel, 1920 Chinoiserie

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Superb Cloisonné Baluster Urn Table Lamp A French cloisonné baluster urn Table Lamp, this is is beautiful piece of Cloisonné in the Chinese style decorated in an earth Colours if ru...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Antique 19th Century Cloisonné Urn Made Into Lamp
Antique 19th Century Cloisonné Urn Made Into Lamp

Antique 19th Century Cloisonné Urn Made Into Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th Century Antique Cloissoné Urn Made into Lamp.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamps Birds Flowers, New String Shades, Pair
Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamps Birds Flowers, New String Shades, Pair

Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamps Birds Flowers, New String Shades, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamps Birds Flowers, New String Shades, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of Chinese Cloisonné table lamps depicting birds and flowers.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Vintage Asian Bronze Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Table Lamp
Vintage Asian Bronze Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Table Lamp

Vintage Asian Bronze Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Baluster Table Lamp

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The lamp is decorated with enameled cloisonné designs, forming wide bands of white, green, and pink flowers with leaves and narrow bands of abstract geometric motifs.

Category

20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Japanese Hand-Painted Ceramic Lamp Base, Cloisonné Style
Antique Japanese Hand-Painted Ceramic Lamp Base, Cloisonné Style

Antique Japanese Hand-Painted Ceramic Lamp Base, Cloisonné Style

Located in Antwerp, BE

A Japanese hand painted earthenware vase mounted as Lamp. Of fluted ovoid form painted in imitation of cloisonné enamel with panels of figures and animals in a garden within fluted ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bronze Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamp with Foo Guard Dogs
Bronze Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamp with Foo Guard Dogs

Bronze Chinese Cloisonne Table Lamp with Foo Guard Dogs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Chinese cloisonne enamel on a bronze table lamp. Measures: 8" diameter x 20" tall.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Large cloisonné enamel Lamps , 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Large cloisonné enamel Lamps , 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Large cloisonné enamel Lamps , 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

The top and bottom of the lamps feature borders decorated with classical motifs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cloisonne Vase fitted as an electric table lamp
Japanese Cloisonne Vase fitted as an electric table lamp

Japanese Cloisonne Vase fitted as an electric table lamp

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Cloisonne Vase fitted as an electric table lamp. The bulbous vase form with tall narrow neck and flared mouth having a rich dark blue background with variegated blossoms of...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps
Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps

Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps

Located in London, GB

The lamps’ bulbous cloisonné enamel bodies feature depictions of colourful flowers against blue grounds.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Jaw-Dropping Pair of Cloisonne Vessels as Custom Lamps
Jaw-Dropping Pair of Cloisonne Vessels as Custom Lamps

Jaw-Dropping Pair of Cloisonne Vessels as Custom Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

A majestic pair of vintage Asian Cloisonne vessels, circa 1940, as newly built custom lamps.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Cloisonné Table Lamp on Bronze, Chinoiserie Style, China, Circa 1880
Cloisonné Table Lamp on Bronze, Chinoiserie Style, China, Circa 1880

Cloisonné Table Lamp on Bronze, Chinoiserie Style, China, Circa 1880

Located in Paris, IDF

Cloisonné table lamp on bronze China circa 1880 Original a vase it has been rewired as a table lamp around 1900, with its original ceramic lamp holder with a switch.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Cloisonne Chinese Patinated Bronze Porcelain Enamel Pole Floor Lamp
Antique Cloisonne Chinese Patinated Bronze Porcelain Enamel Pole Floor Lamp

Antique Cloisonne Chinese Patinated Bronze Porcelain Enamel Pole Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Cloisonne Chinese/Japanese Patinated Bronze Porcelain Enamel Pole Floor Lamp.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinoiserie Blue Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Champleve Vase Table Lamp
Antique Chinoiserie Blue Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Champleve Vase Table Lamp

Antique Chinoiserie Blue Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Champleve Vase Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Chinoiserie Blue Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Champleve Figural Twin Handle Vase Table Lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Table Lamps
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Table Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

An exceptional pair of early 20th century Chinese Canton enamel vases, each decorated throughout with wonderful flowers and foliage, now mounted as lamps with hand gilded turned base...

Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases/Lamps
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases/Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases/Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive pair of early 20th century Chinese Cloisonne enamel vases / lamps, each with wonderful bright coloured floral and classical motif decoration and mounted with gilded...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

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Cloisonne Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cloisonne lamp you’re looking for. A cloisonne lamp — often made from metal, enamel and bronze — can elevate any home. There are 126 variations of the antique or vintage cloisonne lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cloisonne lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cloisonne lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Robert Kuo, The Marbro Lamp Company and Ferdinand Barbedienne each produced at least one beautiful cloisonne lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cloisonne Lamp?

A cloisonne lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,550, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Cloisonne Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 8, 2024
    What a cloisonné piece is worth will depend on what type of piece it is, its condition, rarity and more. 

    Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in which thin wires of fine silver or gold are used to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif. When it comes to jewelry design and other disciplines, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire

    Collectors of authentic antique Chinese furniture and decorative objects know that Ming dynasty-era cloisonné objects are particularly coveted. Although ornamentation was minimal at the time, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs. 

    As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces. With respect to Ming-era cloisonné objects and furnishings, an elaborately decorated item featuring lots of vibrant colors and details is likely to be more valuable at auction than its minimally adorned counterpart (the same goes for Victorian cloisonné objects). Chinese cloisonné vases created during the Ming and Qing eras represent a golden age of Chinese furniture design. 

    Chinese cloisonné objects were frequently imported to Japan, where the technique wasn’t adopted until the 1800s. Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions during the Meiji era, and today, Meiji-era cloisonné vases or incense burners in good condition are of great interest to collectors. 

    Find antique and vintage cloisonné objects on 1stDibs.