Pair of Fujita Kutani Ceramic Hand Painted Floral Table Lamps, Japan
By Kutani Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Fujita Kutani double gourd shape ceramic and brass 2 socket lamps with floral
Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Brass
Pair of Fujita Kutani Ceramic Hand Painted Floral Table Lamps, Japan
By Kutani Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Fujita Kutani double gourd shape ceramic and brass 2 socket lamps with floral
Brass
$4,900 / set
H 40 in W 11 in D 11 in
Huge Pair 1960s Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Chinese style Peacock
By Mottahedeh, Frederick Cooper, The Marbro Lamp Company, Kutani Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of monumental Japanese "Kutani Ware"" hand painted porcelain table lamps with Cerulean blue
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive and decorative pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each with an
Porcelain
Pair Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each having the classical
Porcelain
Kutani Porcelain Elephant Lamp, 19th Century Japanese
Located in El Monte, CA
A unique example of kutani polychrome porcelain mounted as a lamp from the Meiji period. An
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani vases / lamps. Each with
Porcelain
Pair Japanese Kutani vases / lamps, circa 1890.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani two handle vases / lamps. Each with
Porcelain
Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani porcelain vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain vases / lamps. Each with the
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamp, Circa 1880-1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamp, Circa 1880-1900.
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Vase Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Vase Table Lamps On Carved Wood Bases. 6.25" X 6
Wood
Antique Large Kutani Porcelain Vase Table Lamp, 19th Century, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Porcelain vase. Japan. 19th century. Baluster form. Kutani ware. Green type. Decoration of scholars
Brass
$9,800 / set
H 31 in Dm 20.5 in
Pair of Kutani Meiji Period Vases Porcelain Urns Table Lamps Antiques LA light
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani porcelain vases urns made into lamps. Each with
Metal
Unavailable
H 43.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Natural Imagery
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain table lamps of cylindrical form with hand-painted decoration in
Porcelain
19th Century, Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century Meiji Period Kutani porcelain vase, with floral decoration. Mounted as a
Porcelain
Fine Pair of Japanese Orange and Gilt Kutani Vases as Lamp Bases
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of slender Japanese Kutani lamp bases, each decorated with landscapes reserves on an
Porcelain
Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamp Vases Yellow Monochrome Vintage 1960s Table Crackle
By Kutani Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage pair Japanese porcelain yellow monochrome lamps in baluster form with rich yellow crackle
Porcelain
Large Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each large bottle-form lamp with iron-red decoration of elegant peacocks in a lush floral landscape
Ceramic
Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamp Vases Yellow Ceramic Monochrome Vintage, 1960s
By Kutani Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage pair Japanese porcelain yellow monochrome lamps in baluster form with rich yellow crackle
Ceramic
Pair of Japanese Kutani 19th Century Vases or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Japanese Kutani vases or lamps. Each having classical Japanese gilded and
Porcelain
Fine Japanese Kutani Vase Fitted as a Striking Table Lamp
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Impeccable vintage Japanese Kutani vase fitted as a stunning table lamp. This gorgeous lamp offers
Pair Of Kutani Porcelain Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
each baluster form with leaf and rock work painted decoration.
Chinese Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Lamp with Court Scenes and Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Japanese Kutani style lamp from the mid-20th century, with court scenes and
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Kutani Vases Now as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty pair of late 19th century Japanese Kutani vases, now drilled and electrified.
Brass
Pair of 19th c Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Exceptional pair of late Kutani vases,with brilliant red and gold overglaze and the characteristic
Porcelain
Pair of 19th c Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Exceptional pair of late Kutani Vases,with brilliant red and gold overglaze,and the characteristic
Porcelain
A Pair of Kutani Vases now as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 19th century Kutani vases of double gourd form, painted in undertones of orange
Ceramic
Pair Antique Kutani Lamps
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair antique Japanese Kutani porcelain sake bottles converted to double socket lamps. Painted with
Meiji Kutani Japanese Porcelain Table Lamp
By Kutani Studio
Located in Bochum, NRW
Meiji Kutani Japanese Porcelain Table Lamp This hexagonal-shaped porcelain table lamp is decorated
Brass
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vase electrified into a table lamp. Features a baluster form
Gold, Brass
Japanese Export Porcelain Double-Gourd Table Lamp, Kutani-Style
Located in London, GB
A decorative Japanese export porcelain table lamp of double-gourd form, produced for the Western
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th century Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a Geisha girl, converted to a
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Kutani Vases or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century Japanese Kutani vases depicting floral scenes in the
Porcelain
Pair of Meiji Period Kutani Vases, Now as Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Meiji period Kutani vases Japan, circa 1890 with stylized handles, with finely painted
Silk, Porcelain
A Pair of 19 Century Meiji. Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Lamps.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A classic pair of Iron red Kutani porcelain lamps. The Meiji Period circa 1880 vases, now as lamps
Brass
Pair of Porcelain Japanese Kutani Lamps
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
Kutani lamps with white linen shades (8" diameter, 14" height). Elegant vase mounted on an Asian
A Pair of Japanese Kutani Lamps Depicting Birds.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Japanese Kutani vases and covers with panels of birds in landscapes; now lamps.
Porcelain
Large-Scale Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps
Located in Fulton, CA
the seven Gods of Fortune with Japanese lettering and floral detail. Signed on base, "Kutani Fujita
Porcelain, Wood
Kutani vase lamp.
Located in Seattle, WA
Meiji period Kutani vase lamp. Vibrant colors with a crackled porcelain patina.
Kutani porcelain lamps
Located in Houston, TX
pair of Kutani porcelain oil lamp with bronze mounts
Bronze
Palatial Pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
A palatial pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain vases from the Meiji period, circa 1870, wired as
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani Pottery Lamps on Custom Gilt Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani pottery lamps on custom gilt bases new wiring.
Pottery, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani Pottery Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani pottery lamps on custom giltwood bases new wiring.
Pottery, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century Meiji Period polychrome glazed porcelain Kutani vases, decorated with
Ceramic, Porcelain
$229,142Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
$58,167
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...
Oil, Wood Panel
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Satsuma 'Moriage' Porcelain Gilt Vases
By Satsuma
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This handsome pair of 20th century glazed and gilded Japanese Satsuma vases, with their vivid, jewel-like colours and elegant baluster-shaped forms, feature the traditional Japanese ...
Porcelain
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Chireno, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...
Wood, Giltwood
$1,450
H 20 in Dm 12 in
Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Late 17th Century Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp and newly electrified. Decorated in imitation of a Chinese Ming vase with a sage, roc...
Faience
19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a white background design details. Each piece is in...
Gold
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Rose Medallion Ormolu Mounted Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Chinese Cantonese / rose medallion bellied vases / lamps. Each with wonderful gilded ormolu scrolling foliate mounts top and bottom. Dog of faux gilded porcela...
Porcelain
$22,000
H 88 in W 47 in D 14 in
19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century epitomizes refin...
Glass, Wood
Trompe l'Oeil Porcelain Canister by Mancioli, Italy, 1960s
By Mancioli Pottery, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Trompe l'Oeil Porcelain Canister depicting a stack of 29 plates with walnuts on top plate, circa 1960s. This vintage item is signed on the bottom: Mancioli - Italy. It is alm...
Porcelain, Paint
$12,500 / set
H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps
By Satsuma
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and Japanese Satsuma porcelain lamps Each side with painted panels, the front and back depicting samurai warriors, the sides with...
Bronze
$4,950
H 12.5 in Dm 7 in
Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This outstanding late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain covered temple jar has a traditional form with a domed lid. The piece features exquisite hand painted decoration which i...
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A remarkable hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari vase. Classic iron red and cobalt blue on a white porcelain background. Elegant Japanese figures painted all around the center port...
Porcelain
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.