Mid-Century Pair of Blanc de Chine Kwan Yin Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of vintage Blanc-de-Chine figural lamps with each Kwan Yin figure in recumbent seated pose, lamped on giltwood plinth.
Pottery, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamp of the Goddess Kwan Yin Riding on an Elephant
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely table lamp made from a small Satsuma porcelain statue of the Goddess Kwan Yin on an elephant and mounted on a wood base.
Porcelain
Blanc De Chine Seated Buddha Lamp, 19th Century
Located in San Antonio, TX
Blanc de Chine seated Kwan Yin or Buddha lamp on a vintage brass base.
Brass
Unavailable
Chinese Porcelain Blanc de Chine Lamp
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Blanc de Chine figure of Kwan Yin Mounted as a lamp in the style of James Mont
Majestic Gilt Kwan Yin Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt plaster table lamp of serene goddess of compassion and mercy, Kwan Yin, with flowing robe and basket of flowers on three tiered base.
Gold Leaf, Brass
Pair of Magnificent Kwan Yin Figural Blanc De Chine Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two absolutely stunning glamorous lamps having porcelain Kwan Yin goddesses that are mirror images of one another standing on ebonized wood bases, with dramatic pagoda shaped black a...
Porcelain
Sold
H 29.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.75 in
Monumental Pair of Blanc de Chine Kwan Yin Figural Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of very large, Blanc de Chine porcelain figures, each Kwan Yin goddess holding a large blossom, standing on a plinth of flowering vines, raised on a wooden base.
Acrylic, Wood, Porcelain
Celestial Kwan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Lamp
Located in Somis, CA
An amazing earthenware Kwan Yin statue with lamp and reverse incense burner by master potter Liu Li Hui.
Metal
Monumental Gold Gilt Kwan Yin Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A MASSIVE and stunning gold gilt Kwan Yin lamp with Leonard Foss shade, carved wood base and beautifully detailed jadeite finial.
Jade, Metal, Gold
CHINESE KUAN YIN LAMP BASE AND SHADE
Located in Stamford, CT
CHINESE KWAN YIN LAMP BASE- BODHISATA OF MERCY AND COMPASSION - SILK SHADE - WOOD BASE
Pair of Vintage Antiqued Kwan Yin Statue Table Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Miami, FL
Two Quan (Kwan) Yin statues, painstakingly antiqued, form the base for these two lamps.
Plaster, Wood
$1,195 / set
H 36.75 in W 5 in D 7 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Standing Buddha Table Lamps by Westwood
By Westwood Lamps
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of standing Buddha table lamps in original gilded finish by Westwood Lamp Co., circa 1950s. Shades are shown for proportion and scale and are not included. Height to top of ...
Plaster
$2,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Fantastic Pair of James Mont Style Asian Figural Buddha Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By James Mont
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of James Mont Style Asian figural Buddha Lamps. This pair has a wonderful aged patina and are in very nice vintage condition.
Metal
Pair of Hollywood Regency White Porcelain Faux Bamboo Table Lamps
Located in Bruton, GB
A sophisticated pair of Hollywood Regency porcelain table lamps featuring an elegant baluster silhouette embellished with raised faux bamboo ribs. The crisp white glazed porcelain co...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$3,230 / set
H 38.75 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair Blanc de Chine Porcelain Quan Yin Lamps with Pagoda Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Quan Yin Blanc de Chine lamps with Pagoda shades. The base is gold leafed with a black detail 1/2" inside the diameter of the base. A complement to a formal living room, ...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of lamps with matte glazed ceramic in cornflower blue and white with grey decoration. Each lamp is unique, with a hand drawn classical figure in Roman togas. Rewired with new ...
Brass
$1,150 / set
H 26 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Vintage Blanc de Chine Foo Dog Table Lamps, Porcelain, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Blanc de Chine Chinese Foo Dog Lamps with new shades.
Porcelain
Pair of Buddha Table Lamps in the Manner of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Buddha table lamps, circa 1960s, in the manner of James Mont. Shades not included, shown for scale. Height to top of socket is 26.5", 6" wide, 7.5" deep. Height to top...
Plaster, Wood
$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
Dramatic Pair of James Mont Hollywood Regency Chinese Figural Lamps Mid-Century
By James Mont
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Dramatic pair of James Mont Hollywood Regency Chinese figural lamps. This pair Measure 42" in total including harp and finial. The shades are not included and are used for picturing ...
Wood
$2,400 / set
H 32 in W 14.75 in D 10.25 in
Pair Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Urn Shape Table Lamps Brass Double Sockets
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Urn shaped table lamps in beige color Alabaster with light brown veins. All Art Deco Period, hand carved, US rewiring and made in Italy circa 1930-1940s. The lamp holde...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Pair of Blanc De Chine Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a nice quality pair of blanc de chine vases mounted as table lamps. These are decorated with garden florals and figures in low relief. Decorative elements also include lion ...
Metal
$695 / set
H 36 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pr. Decorative Blanc de Chine Style Table Lamps by Paul Hanson c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of decorative table lamps by noted maker, Paul Hanson, circa 1950/1960's. The lamps feature a dimensional surface of repeating flowers on a dramatic vase form body, with mo...
Metal
Elegant Pair of Cast Asian Lamps on Greek Key Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gorgeous pair of cast metal Asian figure lamps, circa 1940's. Silver leaf finish with beautiful patina and mounted on a hardwood Greek Key style base in black lacquer. Heavy and ...
Metal
Regal Pair of Chinese Mudmen Figures as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous pair of antique ceramic Chinese Mudmen figures as custom-made lamps. Traditional green and yellow crackle glaze costumes with unglazed heads, display objects and feet. The...
Brass
Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps. Symbolic Wise Man and Quan Yin / Mother Figure
Porcelain
1900 Porcelain Statue Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 1900 rare, porcelain spiritual statue lamps. Male and female.
Porcelain
Pair of Rare James Mont Bamboo Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of James Mont bamboo lamps with a frog and snail detail. The lamps have their original silver leafed finish with a red underglaze and are newly rewired with polished...
Wood
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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