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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp Porcelain

By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Early 20th century chinoiserie table lamp transformed from a blue glazed porcelain vase in classic

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Oil Lamp – Porcelain – Dog Head with Glass Eyes
Late 19th Century Oil Lamp – Porcelain – Dog Head with Glass Eyes

Late 19th Century Oil Lamp – Porcelain – Dog Head with Glass Eyes

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Charming and unusual figural oil lamp in the shape of a dog’s head, dating from the late 19th

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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Vintage Danish Heiberg table lamps, porcelain and brass
Vintage Danish Heiberg table lamps, porcelain and brass

Vintage Danish Heiberg table lamps, porcelain and brass

Located in Forserum, SE

A pair of traditional Danish so-called Heiberg table lamps, made from porcelain and brass. Two

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19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Brass

Stunning France Sevres Porcelain Hand Painted Table lamp 1880s
Stunning France Sevres Porcelain Hand Painted Table lamp 1880s

Stunning France Sevres Porcelain Hand Painted Table lamp 1880s

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stunning Oil lamp. conversion to table lamp. Porcelain top quality Hand painted Flower decor . The

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent 19th Century Lamp Rose medallion with ormolu bronze
Magnificent 19th Century Lamp Rose medallion with ormolu bronze

Magnificent 19th Century Lamp Rose medallion with ormolu bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent lamp porcelain rose medailon with ormolu bronze , louis XV style

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880
Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880

Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a collectable Victorian oil lamp circa 1880 Great for that Victorian parlor look

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1880s Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Iron

White Porcelain Neoclassical Style Amphora Oil Lamp
White Porcelain Neoclassical Style Amphora Oil Lamp

White Porcelain Neoclassical Style Amphora Oil Lamp

By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory

Located in New York, NY

White porcelain neoclassical style amphora oil lamp. Sleek white Berlin porcelain amphora with

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Dresden Porcelain Lamps
Fine Dresden Porcelain Lamps

Fine Dresden Porcelain Lamps

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Asheville, NC

Dresden porcelain square baluster vases feature 18th century design. The Vignettes are based on

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19th Century German Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Laquered Porcelain Table Lamp
19th Century Japanese Laquered Porcelain Table Lamp

19th Century Japanese Laquered Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Lincoln, GB

19th Century Japanese Laquered Porcelain Table Lamp, a true masterpiece that encapsulates the

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19th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Porcelain table lamp 1910 Germany
Dresden Porcelain table lamp 1910 Germany

Dresden Porcelain table lamp 1910 Germany

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Classic table lamp ,signed Dresden porcelain . Beautiful Red color , comes with gold

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1910s German Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

By Imari Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase lamps. Meiji period (1868-1913) Japanese

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

By Imari Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vases, available as lamps. Meiji period (1868

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Rococo Style Candlestick Table Lamp
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Rococo Style Candlestick Table Lamp

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Rococo Style Candlestick Table Lamp

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning antique, circa 1880s, Dresden porcelain figural flower encrusted candlestick

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamp
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamp

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Chinese porcelain vase now mounted as lamps. Decorated with beautiful flowers and a

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mid 19c Coalport Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Now a Lamp
Antique Mid 19c Coalport Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Now a Lamp

Antique Mid 19c Coalport Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Now a Lamp

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Mid 19c Coalport Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Now a Lamp. C 1855-1860. Later electrified.

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1860s British Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th C. Chelsea Porcelain Figure of Shakespeare, Now As A Lamp
18th C. Chelsea Porcelain Figure of Shakespeare, Now As A Lamp

18th C. Chelsea Porcelain Figure of Shakespeare, Now As A Lamp

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th C. Chelsea Porcelain Figure of Shakespeare, Now As A Lamp Complete with a custom-made shade

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp
Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp

Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of 19th century Japanese porcelain and French gilt bronze mounted thirteen-light

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19th Century Japanese Rococo Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th C. English Coalport Porcelain Two Arm Vases converted to Lamps
Pair of 19th C. English Coalport Porcelain Two Arm Vases converted to Lamps

Pair of 19th C. English Coalport Porcelain Two Arm Vases converted to Lamps

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of 19th C. English Coalport Porcelain Two Arm Vases Converted to Lamps. Two arm glazed

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19th Century English Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Urn and Rams Head White & Gold Porcelain Table Lamp Empire Style, German, Large
Urn and Rams Head White & Gold Porcelain Table Lamp Empire Style, German, Large

Urn and Rams Head White & Gold Porcelain Table Lamp Empire Style, German, Large

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous large white and gold porcelain table lamp in urn form with detailed ram's head design

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Early 20th Century German Empire Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden Porcelain Cherubs Converted Oil Lamp
Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden Porcelain Cherubs Converted Oil Lamp

Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden Porcelain Cherubs Converted Oil Lamp

By Sitzendorf

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden converted oil lamp mantel trophy urn featuring a design of

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade
Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade

Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade. It is in uniquely original condition and

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Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

19th Century French Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Lamp
19th Century French Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Lamp

19th Century French Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Lamp

Located in London, GB

A beautiful French porcelain lamp with hand-painted scenes and delicate gilt decoration, dating

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1850s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century
Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century

Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century. Hand painted

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Early 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Oil Lamp Bibelot Candleholder Whimsical Capodimonte Style Porcelain
19th C. Oil Lamp Bibelot Candleholder Whimsical Capodimonte Style Porcelain

19th C. Oil Lamp Bibelot Candleholder Whimsical Capodimonte Style Porcelain

Located in West Hollywood, CA

19th C. Oil Lamp Bibelot Candleholder Whimsical Capodimonte Style Porcelain . The lamp features a

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19th Century Unknown Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique "Vieux Paris" Porcelain Lamps with Ormolu Mounts
Pair of Antique "Vieux Paris" Porcelain Lamps with Ormolu Mounts

Pair of Antique "Vieux Paris" Porcelain Lamps with Ormolu Mounts

Located in New Orleans, LA

These richly colored lamps with their finely executed floral detail are superbly rendered.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Mosque Porcelain Lamps with Gilded and Enameled Floral Patterns
Pair of Mosque Porcelain Lamps with Gilded and Enameled Floral Patterns

Pair of Mosque Porcelain Lamps with Gilded and Enameled Floral Patterns

Located in Marbella, ES

Islamic religious buildings traditionally were lit with glass lamps, generally called mosque lamps

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Early 1900s African Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Meissen Bronze Table Lamps With Motto Children, by MV Acier, 1775-1814
Pair Of Meissen Bronze Table Lamps With Motto Children, by MV Acier, 1775-1814

Pair Of Meissen Bronze Table Lamps With Motto Children, by MV Acier, 1775-1814

By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

With porcelain figures from the original period of origin around 1775: Two electrified bronze lamps

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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain & Gilt-Bronze Torchere Candelabra
Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain & Gilt-Bronze Torchere Candelabra

Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain & Gilt-Bronze Torchere Candelabra

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Blue Porcelain Lamp
Blue Porcelain Lamp

Blue Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s' English blue porcelain lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 10.5" Height to shade

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1920s English Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Antique  Impressive Imari Vase Porcelain Big Tablelamp  19 Century Japan Meiji
Antique  Impressive Imari Vase Porcelain Big Tablelamp  19 Century Japan Meiji

Antique Impressive Imari Vase Porcelain Big Tablelamp 19 Century Japan Meiji

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Halle, DE

graphically outstanding for the Painter of the porcelain of Imari . Especially the shape of this vase or lamp

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Brass

Celadon Porcelain Lamp
Celadon Porcelain Lamp

Celadon Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century French celadon porcelain lamp, "pate sur pate" floral decoration on body

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Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Celadon, Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Capodimonte Figurative Ceramic Lamps with Bacchanal Scene
Pair of Vintage Capodimonte Figurative Ceramic Lamps with Bacchanal Scene

Pair of Vintage Capodimonte Figurative Ceramic Lamps with Bacchanal Scene

By Capodimonte

Located in East Quogue, NY

This stunning pair of early 20th-century Capodimonte figurative porcelain lamps is a true

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Lamp
Antique Porcelain Lamp

Antique Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

An antique Japanese circa 1920's orange table lamp with floral motif. Measurements: Height of body

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1920s Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Porcelain Lamp
Victorian Porcelain Lamp

Victorian Porcelain Lamp

Located in Montreal, QC

Victorian Duplex oil lamp with porcelain hand-painted reservoir on brass base; later adapted to

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Parchment Paper

Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamp

Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Chinese painted porcelain lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 15.25" Height to

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1920s Chinese Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Porcelain lamp
Antique English Porcelain lamp

Antique English Porcelain lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's English porcelain lamp with horse and foliage motif. Measurements: Height of body

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Early 1900s English Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain Oil Lamps
French Porcelain Oil Lamps

French Porcelain Oil Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1900 French green porcelain table lamps with painted and gilt neoclassic decoration

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Early 1900s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Dutch Porcelain Lamp
Antique Dutch Porcelain Lamp

Antique Dutch Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s Dutch porcelain floral lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 17.5" Diameter: 10.5"

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1920s Dutch Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Porcelain Lamps
Pair Antique Porcelain Lamps

Pair Antique Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s French white porcelain table lamps with original patina. Measurements

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1920s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain & Brass Table Lamps
Porcelain & Brass Table Lamps

Porcelain & Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's porcelain table lamps in the form of oil lamps with brass accents

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1920s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Brass

Floral Porcelain Table Lamps
Floral Porcelain Table Lamps

Floral Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920s French porcelain table lamps with gilt and painted wood bases

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1920s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Single Painted Porcelain Lamp
Single Painted Porcelain Lamp

Single Painted Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 Chinese lamp with birds and foliage motif. Measurements: Height of body: 14" Height

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1920s Chinese Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Table Lamp from the 1920s
Meissen Table Lamp from the 1920s

Meissen Table Lamp from the 1920s

$2,392Sale Price|60% Off

Meissen Table Lamp from the 1920s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Porcelain base with red dragon painting fitted with three E27 socket. Made by Meissen in Gemany

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1920s German Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Brass

Zsolnay Porcelain Gilt Metal Porcelain Floor lamp  1870s Hungarian
Zsolnay Porcelain Gilt Metal Porcelain Floor lamp  1870s Hungarian

Zsolnay Porcelain Gilt Metal Porcelain Floor lamp 1870s Hungarian

By Zsolnay

Located in Den Haag, NL

Attributed to Zsolnay Pecs - Hungarian, impressive porcelain and gilt metal floor lamp, Converted

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1870s Hungarian Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand painted porcelain Republic Period jar made into a lamp. Phoenix birds, flora and foliate

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Metal

Bayeux Porcelain Table Lamp
Bayeux Porcelain Table Lamp

Bayeux Porcelain Table Lamp

By Bayeux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

vase turned into a table lamp. The design features a majestic staircase rising to a gate, as well as

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Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified
French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified

French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified

Located in Buchanan, MI

Good looking 19th century French oil lamp electrified. Great color with bronze mounts.

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19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Lamp
Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Lamp

Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French porcelain lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 23

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1920s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of White Porcelain lamps
Pair of White Porcelain lamps

Pair of White Porcelain lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French porcelain lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 15.5" Height to shade

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1920s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Single Black Porcelain Table Lamp
Single Black Porcelain Table Lamp

Single Black Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1920's French porcelain and bronze column shaped Empire style table lamp

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1920s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Neoclassical Porcelain  Lamps
Antique French Neoclassical Porcelain  Lamps

Antique French Neoclassical Porcelain Lamps

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pair of Antique French neoclassical revival handpainted porcelain urn handled lamps on bronze bases

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp

Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Porcelain Table Lamp
Antique French Porcelain Table Lamp

Antique French Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920's single French porcelain lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 9" Height to shade rest

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1920s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Black Porcelain Table Lamp
French Black Porcelain Table Lamp

French Black Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single French circa 1900 porcelain table lamp with gilt bronze base with Chinese porcelain body

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Early 1900s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Black Porcelain Lamps
Antique French Black Porcelain Lamps

Antique French Black Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French black porcelain table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 25.5" Diameter

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1920s French Antique Lamps Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Lamps Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique lamps porcelain available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every item from our selection of antique lamps porcelain was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique lamps porcelain you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique lamps porcelain made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of antique lamps porcelain over the years, but those crafted by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Meissen Porcelain and Gagneau Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Lamps Porcelain?

A piece of antique lamps porcelain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,799, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Antique Lamps Porcelain
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some antique porcelain is worth something. Many collectors actively seek out certain types of porcelain that are at least 100 years old. Some favorites among collectors include Chinese pottery, china crafted by makers like Rosenthal and Lenox and figurines produced by Meissen, Dresden, Nymphenburg and Capodimonte. Generally, the type, style, age, maker and condition will all play a role in determining how much antique porcelain is worth. If you wish to have any pieces in your collection evaluated, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers 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.