Han Dynasty Style Hu Vase Shaped Table Lamp with Scrollwork, US Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Han Dynasty style Hu shaped bronze table lamp from the mid 20th century, with scrollwork décor, mythical animal handles and wooden base.
Bronze
Heavy Chinese Bronze Moonflask Table Lamp Taotie Masks James Mont Han Dynasty
By James Mont
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly decorative, solid bronze Chinese Moonflask in Han Dynasty style, has beautifully patinated to a deep verdigris green.
Brass, Bronze
Pair Han Dynasty Period Unglazed Grain Jars Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare, almost identical, pair of Chinese Han Dynasty unglazed terracotta grain jars that have been mounted as table lamps.
Terracotta, Linen
$1,618Sale Price|35% Off
Green-glazed pottery 'figural' lamp, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Period : Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) Type : Lamp Stand Medium : Green glazed pottery Provenance : The piece was acquired in Hong Kong in the year 1999.
Earthenware
Unglazed Han Dynasty Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Large Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta jar also known as "Hu," mounted as lamp.
Terracotta
Han Dynasty Lamp
Located in Chireno, TX
Han Dynasty Lamp in Terra Cotta. Has Been Wired For USA.
Terracotta
Han Dynasty Lamp
Located in Chireno, TX
Han Dynasty Vase/ Lamp. Has Been Wired For USA.
Terracotta
Han Dynasty Lamp
Located in Chireno, TX
Han Dynasty Lamp/Vase. Has Been Wired For The USA.
Terracotta
Han Dynasty Pottery Replica of an Oil Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Actual Han dynasty lamps would have had vegetable oil or paraffin to fuel wicks that would float in the bowls.
Earthenware
Chinese Han Dynasty Unglazed Vase Antique Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A Chinese Han Dynasty unglazed terracotta jar, "Hu," that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Han Dynasty Style Vase as Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A circa 1920’s, Han Dynasty style vase, later made into a lamp mounted on a gilded wooden base.
Brass
Han Dynasty VaseLamp
Located in Chireno, TX
Antique Han Dynasty Vase Lamp Wired For The USA. Three Available, Size and Color Vary Slightly .
Clay
Large 'Han Dynasty’ Vessel Lamp, China with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Han Dynasty’ vessel lamps, China Clay, some polychrome with ring/mask embellishments Measures: Height: 26.5 Vessel Height: 15.75 Vessel Diameter. 13.5 in. .
Clay
Large Chinese Han Dynasty Stoneware Vessel Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large Chinese stoneware vessel, Hu-form, presumably from the Han Dynasty. With beautiful encrusted patina throughout.
Stoneware
Chinese Han Dynasty Large Unglazed Belly Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A large Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta 'belly' jar or 'Hu' that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Terracotta, Ceramic
Chinese Han Dynasty Large Unglazed Belly Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A large Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta 'belly' jar or 'Hu' that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Large Unglazed Belly Jar as Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A large Chinese Han Dynasty unglazed terracotta 'belly' jar or 'Hu' that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Large Unglazed Jar Mounted as Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A Chinese Han Dynasty large unglazed terracotta jar, 'Hu,' with Taotie masks that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta, Linen
Chinese Han Dynasty Period Unglazed Grain Jar as Antique Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta grain jar with a beautiful grey patina that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Unglazed Vase with Taotie Masks Mounted as Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A Chinese Han Dynasty large unglazed terracotta jar, 'Hu,' with Taotie masks that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Terracotta
Large 'Han Dynasty’ Vessel Lamp, China with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Han Dynasty’ vessel lamps, China Clay, some polychrome with ring/mask embellishments Measures: Height 27.5 vessel H: 17 vessel diameter 14 in.
Clay
A Pair of Han Dynasty Maiden "Armature" Lamps by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A must-have pair of classic "Armature" Lamps featuring cast plaster Han dynasty figures.
Chenille, Thread
Large 100 A.D. Chinese Han Dynasty Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Elegant Chinese vase from XyChuang County, Henan province, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), mounted as lamp. This is a very large and impressive table lamp that will make a statment in m...
Pottery
Ceramic Han Dynasty Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic Han Dynasty Lamp. Please note certificate of authenticity is available.
Brass
Han Dynasty Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Han dynasty 'Hu' Jar, later mounted as lamp. Celedon colored luster-glazed terracotta, 206-220 A.D.
Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Style Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Chinese Han Dynasty style lamp.
Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Style Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Chinese Han Dynasty style lamp.
Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Unglazed Vase Antique Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta jar, 'Hu,' that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Unglazed Vase Antique Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A Chinese Han Dynasty unglazed terracotta jar, 'Hu,' that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Unglazed Belly Jar as Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta 'belly' jar or 'Hu' that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Period Unglazed Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta jar, 'Hu,' that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Chinese Han Dynasty Large Unglazed Belly Jar as Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A large Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta 'belly' jar or 'Hu' that has been mounted as a table lamp.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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