1930s Chinese Ceramic Gourd Vase Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Originally made in the 1930s, this Chinese table lamp is made of a gourd-shaped ceramic vase body
Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps
Brass
1930s Chinese Ceramic Gourd Vase Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Originally made in the 1930s, this Chinese table lamp is made of a gourd-shaped ceramic vase body
Brass
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Vases as Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of 20th century, Chinese porcelain, double gourd shaped vases as lamps on gilt-wood mounts
Porcelain, Giltwood
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Lobed Double Gourd Turquoise Blue Vase Lamp
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Chinese porcelain lobed double gourd vase made into a beautiful lamp. In turquoise blue
Porcelain
$2,495 / set
H 31 in Dm 8 in
Pair English Aesthetic Movement Gourd Vases, Now as Lamps Attributed Doulton
By Doulton Burslem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair English Aesthetic Movement Gourd Vases, Now as Lamps Attributed Doulton-Lambeth Pottery Circa
Porcelain, Wood
Blue Speckled Glaze Pair Gourd Shape Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair speckled blue glaze ceramic vase gourd shaped lamps. White boucle fabric
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Double Gourd Pearlescent Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in New York, NY
vases have been made into lamps; approximate measurements of each vase with wooden base: 18in(H) x
Porcelain
Ceramic Lamp, Crackled Enamel, Shabby Chic, 20th Century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Ceramic Lamp, Crackled Enamel, Shabby Chic, 20th Century A stunning ceramic gourd-shaped vase
Ceramic
LIMOGES gourd vase, or, lamp base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
LIMOGES France . rare gourd shape design by Maia vase or mounted as a lamp
Crystal
Mirror Black Glazed Double Gourd Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A mirror black glazed double gourd porcelain vase lamp. Of traditional double-gourd shape, the
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases, Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Fresno, CA
A pair of cloisonné triple gourd vases, now as lamp bases. Museum mounted on acrylic, each as three
19th Century Hand-Painted Chinese Gourd Vase Lamps - a Pair
Located in New York, NY
These gourd vase lamps are ceramic. They are paired with new silk-lined parchment shades in a round
Dutch Delft Faience Double Gourd Vase Lamp, 19th Century
By Delft
Located in Savannah, GA
A Dutch delft faience double gourd vase mounted as a lamp, 19th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 14
Faience
Vintage Chinese Double Gourd Vase Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
An exceptional find to inspire your collection. This vintage Chinese “double gourd” vase has been
Brass
Deep Red Gourd Vases as Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
These table lamps are gourd shaped that are hand painted and lightly splattered with a fine black
Porcelain
Floral Motif Double Gourd Form Vase Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
These beautiful floral motif double gourd form vase are from Thailand and were converted to table
Ceramic
Fine Chinese Double Gourd Vase as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fine Chinese double gourd vase, decorated with dragons and foliate designs in an iron red glaze
Ceramic
A Murano Double Gourd Vase as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid 20th century pink Murano double gourd vase, now as a lamp. Currently wired for
Blown Glass
Pair Chinese Triple Gourd Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Two gourd shaped vases with floral motifs, modern wiring
Porcelain
Pair of Turquoise Chinese Double Gourd Vases as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of early twentieth century turquoise Chinese vases of double gourd form, now converted
Ceramic
French Triple Gourd Art Glass Vase as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1950. A midcentury French art glass vase of aubergine colour and triple gourd form
Art Glass
A Double Gourd Mercury Art Glass Vase as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1920 A twentieth century French mercury art glass vase of double gourd form, now
Art Glass
Red Cinnabar Lacquer Double Gourd Vase
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1900 A large cinnabar lacquer vase in crimson red of double gourd form, with
Lacquer
Pair of Double Gourd Goldish Celadon Glaze Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of double gourd Celadon glaze vases decorated with goldfish, now converted as lamps
Ceramic, Celadon
Pair of Double Gourd Rattan Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of rattan weave double gourd vases, now converted as lamps.
Sold
H 27.25 in W 6.75 in
Unusual Pair Of Patterned And Textured Double Gourd Vases With Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual pair of patterned and textured double gourd vases with lamp application. The hardware is
Late 19th Century Chinese Double Gourd Yellow Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th century double gourd vase with strong yellow glaze, modelled in the form of
Ceramic
A Pair of Double Gourd Sang De Boeuf Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of twentieth century sang de boeuf vases of double gourd form, now mounted as lamps with
Ceramic, Giltwood
Sold
H 15.56 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Double Gourd Celadon Glaze Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese double gourd vases with Celadon glaze, now converted as lamps
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Double Gourd Orange Ceramic Vases
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of vintage double gourd orange ceramic vases with new wood bases, electrical fittings and new
Sold
H 43 in Dm 16 in
Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Double Gourd Calabash Vases, Wired as Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Double Gourd Calabash Vases, Wired as Lamps. On wooden bases
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Delft Polychrome Double Gourd Ribbed Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with birds perched in flowering trees with butterflies. Wired, but not drilled, for electricity. Measure: Height adjustable an additional 2 inches.
Delft
Pair of Hexagonal Pear Wood Double Gourd Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of 20th century hexagonal pear wood double gourd vases, now converted as lamps
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 6.3 in
A Pair of Blue and White Stripe Double Gourd Murano Glass Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Murano glass vase of double gourd form, with white ground and vertical twisted
Murano Glass
Sold
H 23.23 in Dm 10.44 in
Pair Large-Scale Silvered Double Gourd Table Lamps, Scandinavian - circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
double gourd vases newly converted as lamps. Wired and tested in the UK, with braided flex and three pin
Art Glass
18th Century Delft Faience Lamp
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century delft faience double gourd form vase converted to a lamp. Hand-painted chinoiserie
Faience, Rosewood
Pair of Red Spiral Murano Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of twentieth century red triple gourd Murano vases, now as lamps. Currently wired for the
Murano Glass
Unique Pair of Deep Aubergine "Tear Shaped" Gourd Vases with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unique pair of deep Aubergine "tear shaped" gourd vases with lamp application. The hardware is of
Pair of Unusual, Tall Powder Blue Triple Gourd Vases with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of unusual, tall powder blue triple gourd vases with lamp application. The lamps are newly
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Hand Crafted Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Located in Larkspur, CA
Pair of Mid Century Hand Crafted Porcelain Traditional "Gourd" Vases Now Mounted as Lamps, Covered
Porcelain
One silvered glazed terra cotta triple gourd vase lamp
Located in New York, NY
A silver glazed terra cotta triple gourd vase lamp.
Terracotta
19th Century Imari Porcelain Gourd Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Imari porcelain vase of gourd form, decorated in the traditional manner with
Ceramic, Porcelain, Giltwood
Pair of Antique Chinese Double Gourd Vase / Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice pair of antique Chinese porcelain famile june enameled double gourd vases now mounted
Porcelain, Wood
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Gourd Vases/Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Gourd Vases with finely depicted family scenes in Famille Rose
Pair of Yellow Gourd Vase Table Lamps
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Yellow Gourd Vase Table Lamps. New Black Paper Shades. Newly wired.
Pair of Triple Gourd Vases as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of triple gourd ceramic vases with dove, terra cotta and blue glazes on enameled wooden bases
Wood
Pair of Celadon Porcelain Gourd Shaped Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of crackle glazed celadon porcelain gourd vases, mounted as lamp bases.
Midcentury Red Glazed Gourd Art Vase Lamp Base
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Studio Pottery vase, of generous gourd form and good scale, having a mottled red
Pottery
Pair of Chinese Crackleware Gourd Shape Vases/Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese Crackleware gourd shape vases with Neo-Classical French Ormolu mounts, late 19thC
Ormolu
Premavera Triple Gourd lamp
Located in London, GB
A premavera triple gourd lamp This monumental French Art Deco earthenware gourd shaped vase was
19th Century Blue & White Glazed Porcelain Gourd Dragon Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-nineteenth century blue and white glazed vase of generous gourd form, decorated with dragons
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Chinese double gourd vases
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Chinese double gourd vases made into lamps. Newly rewired.
Ceramic
PAIR 50's Double Gourd Vases.
Located in New York, NY
PAIR elegant 1950's ceramic double gourd vases mounted as lamps. The surface is decorated with a
Pair of White Gourd Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
* Gourd vase made into lamps * Hand made of iron * Newly painted white semi gloss
Iron
Pair of Grand Modern Double Gourd Handmade Vases as Custom Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of modern handmade double gourd glazed pottery vases as custom lamps are grand in scale
Earthenware, Pottery
Four Gourd Ochre Vase With Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful four gourd ochre vase with lucite base.
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Gourd Shaped Imari Porcelain Vase
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive Gourd shaped Imari Porcelain vase. The decoration particularly crisp and overall in
Early 20th Century Gourd Shaped Oriental Porcelain Vase
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Gourd shaped oriental porcelain vase, with finely cast and chiselled pierced base and top. Both
Pair of Bronze-Mounted Oxblood Vase Lamps by Gagneau of Paris, circa 1870
By Gagneau Paris
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Chinese oxblood porcelain gourd shaped vases, mounted as oil lamps with French
Ormolu
Pair of Chinese lamps.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Chinese double gourd vases mounted as lamps. Newly rewired.
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Decorated Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Blue and White Decorated Double Gourd Vase, now mounted a Lamp.
A Chinese style famille rose Samson gourd vase with ormolu lamp fittings
By Edmé Samson
Located in London, GB
A pink ground Chinese style famille rose vase decorated with flowers and panels of cockerels
Large Single Gourd Vase Lamp, Olive Glazed, Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in Richmond, London
Christopher Spitzmiller's iconic Large Single Gourd lamp of large proportions, in the style of
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Vibrant Blue Porcelain Lamps on 23-Karat Water Gilt Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Chinese export globular or single gourd form porcelain vases converted to lamps mounted on
Porcelain, Wood
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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.
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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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