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Oil Lamp Chinoiserie

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronzed Metal Electrified Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Of Chinoiserie Bronzed Metal Electrified Oil Lamps, Having Gilt Bronze Mounts, And Bottle Form
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Early 20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Oil Lamps
By Bayeux
Located in London, GB
Each oil lamp in this pair is wrought from gilt bronze and Bayeux porcelain and is designed in the
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Ormolu, Bronze

Chinoiserie Large Bronze Electrified Oil Urn Table Lamp, Dragons & Flowers Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique or vintage large bronze lamp features striking Chinoiserie style urn body with a band of
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Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps
Located in London, GB
These beautiful oil lamps were created in France in the late 19th century. They are designed in a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A pair of 19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose vase oil lantern lamps. This exquisite pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the Mid-20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Pair of Antique French Mixed Metal Brass Chinoiserie Oil Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French mixed metal brass chinoiserie oil lamps, circa 1870-1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Baluster Floor Oil Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
"Monumental antique cloisonne floor oil lamp featuring champleve enamel design of stylized animals
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork

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Metal, Enamel

19t Century Napoleon III Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A couple of two large antique French oil lamps. Finely painted Chinese porcelain, mounted on a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Chinoiserie Bronze & Porcelain Electrified Oil Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of 19th century hand painted porcelain and bronze oil lamps in beautiful chinoiserie style
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Bronze

Chinoiserie Porcelain Oil Lamp Base, Germany, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Depicting a China man lying on his back holding a giant acorn. Hand Painted Decorations. A model after Meissen porcelain of 18C.
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Antique 19th Century German Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

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Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Vases

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Porcelain

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Chinoiserie Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Asian table lamps. A beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie scene in bright clear colors. Fully restored with all new wiring and hardware. Acquired from a Palm...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Metal

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
A lovely 20th century pair of brass Chinese Cloisonné vases sites on gilded wooden bases. Decorated with a striking blue enamel ground with red, yellow and pink chrysanthemum flowers...
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20th Century Chinese Vases

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Enamel

Kangxi Period Chinese Plate Porcelain Blue & White Chenghua Mark, Circa 1680
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese porcelain blue and white Dish or Plate from the Qing, Kangxi period ( 1662-1722), dating to Circa 1680 or slightly earlier This is ...
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Sèvres-style Porcelain and Gilt-Metal Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Sèvres-style porcelain and gilt-metal vases. French, 20th century Measures: height 97cm, width 42cm, depth 30cm With covers, elaborate gilt-metal mounts, florally ...
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20th Century French Rococo Vases

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Porcelain

Chinoiserie Lacquer Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Chinese Chippendale style chinoiserie lacquer grandmother clock. Having a pagoda style hood, brass faced, eight-day movement. The case having gilded classical oriental...
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Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...

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Wood

Pair of James Mont Style Brass Chinoiserie Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of impressive 20th century chinoiserie brass table lamps in the style of James Mont. Solid brass with a wooden base and cap. Ornate brass rings hang from either side of lamps. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Brass

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Copper, Gold

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large 19th century Chinese export famille verte porcelain and French figural ormolu-mounted Chinoiserie style centerpiece jardinière, in the manner of Edward Holmes B...
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

English Porcelain Botanical Dinner Service, Coalport, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Comprising pair of sauce tureens on stands, pair of shell dishes, 4 oval dishes, 4 rectangular dishes, 18 plates. Inscribed in gilt with botanical identification.
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Antique 1840s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Chinese Canton Famille Verte Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese Canton famille verte ormolu mounted porcelain vases Chinese, 19th century Measures: height 107cm, diameter 37cm This magnificent pair of Chinese vases, fro...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ormolu

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat p...
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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood

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.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Qua...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Oil Lamp Chinoiserie For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oil lamp chinoiserie for your home. Each oil lamp chinoiserie for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oil lamp chinoiserie — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right oil lamp chinoiserie, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oil lamp chinoiserie over the years, but those crafted by Bayeux are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oil Lamp Chinoiserie?

The average selling price for an oil lamp chinoiserie at 1stDibs is $2,418, while they’re typically $285 on the low end and $10,433 for the highest priced.
Questions About Oil Lamp Chinoiserie
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.

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