Pair of Large Chinese Brass Candlestick Floor Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elaborately incised Chinese brass candlesticks converted to floor lamps. Pierced spheres stacked
20th Century Chinese Qing Floor Lamps
Brass
Pair of Large Chinese Brass Candlestick Floor Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elaborately incised Chinese brass candlesticks converted to floor lamps. Pierced spheres stacked
Brass
Chinese Xuantong Celadon Melon Jar, Wired as a Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
This very fine lamp, from a Qing/Xuantong-period melon jar with lid, features a rich, crackled
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Chinese Green Tianqiuping Vases, Wired as Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
This stunning pair of 19th-century Chinese Qing Guangxu-period porcelain vases, wired as lamps, are
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
converted into a lamp. The vase of elegant baluster form. The porcelain body well painted in vibrant
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
Antique Chinese Porcelain Oxblood Flambe Large Vase Lamp
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique or nearly antique Chinese porcelain flambe lamp, circa early 20th century. Good color and
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Incised Yellow Ground Peach Vase Lamp
Located in Wilton, CT
Good antique Chinese porcelain peach vase lamp depicting nine peaches ripening on the tree and a
Porcelain
Chinese Pair of Blue and White Vases as Lamps
Located in London, by appointment only
These large-scale bulbouse Chinese porcelain vases are decorated in blue on a white ground, the decoration is of large flowing flowers and plant leaves. Height 14.5in 37cm. Dia...
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Pink Monochrome Lamps
Located in Wilton, CT
lamps with quality brass double "S" socket clusters and hardwood bases, circa 1950s. Smooth
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Quan Yin Deity Table Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
mounted as table lamps. Each is depicted standing on a lotus blossom holding a gilt flower dressed in
Brass
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Export Vases as Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of Chinese export famille verte vases, now lamps. Carved & gilt wood bases
Porcelain, Wood
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Pheasant Lamp, Early 20th century, China and USA
Located in Austin, TX
Yunlong, now mounted as a two-light table lamp, early 20th century, Republic Period, circa 1920, China
Metal
Early 20th-century Famille Noire Chinese Cloisonne Yellow Dragon Table Lamps
By Lao Tian Li
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is an exquisite pair of cloisonne baluster lamps crafted from polychrome enameled metal
Enamel
Pair of Antique Chinese Blanc de Chine Vases mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This is a fine pair of antique Chinese Blanc de Chine vases mounted as lamps. They are
Porcelain, Giltwood
Single Chinese Langyao Hong Oxblood Red Porcelain Fishtail Vase, Wired as a Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Single Chinese Langyao Hong Oxblood Red Porcelain Fishtail Vase, Wired as a Lamp. On a wooden base
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Vases Lamp Matched Old Mark
Located in Wilton, CT
Mirror matched pair of antique Chinese porcelain famille rose vases with continuous scene women and children playing in the garden. With Seal Marks on reverse and base, early 20th ce...
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Blue & White Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Chinese blue & white ginger jar lamp. Qing Dynasty, made into a lamp in the 20th
Ceramic
19th C. Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Vase or Lamp Base, Qing Ca. 1860
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
century, Qing dynasty, circa 1860. The vase has a baluster shape with a flared rim and is embellished
Porcelain
Famille Verte Porcelain Opium Lamp, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
accoutrements. Though missing its original glass chimney, this 19th century opium lamp is nevertheless a
Brass
Matched Pair Vintage Japanese Porcelain Famille Verte Lamps
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Good quality Japanese hand turned and enamelled porcelain lamps, circa 1930's. 30" high, 20" to
Porcelain
Pair of Massive Chinese Porcelain Vases Mounted as Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of massive Chinese Porcelain vases mounted as floor lamps on wooden bases.
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Sky Blue Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Chinese porcelain sky blue vases mounted as table lamps. Featuring a lidded ginger jar
Brass
Chinese Porcelain Celadon Vase Lamp, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese porcelain vase lamp in celadon glaze with contrasting blue painted decoration. Cobalt blue
Celadon, Porcelain, Wood
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Oxblood Vase Table Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
lamp mounted on a wooden pedestal with shaped feet. The beautiful vase measures 22 inches alone and is
Brass
Chinese Porcelain Rose Mandarin Vase Lamp, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese antique porcelain rose mandarin vase lamp. The antique vase wired from the top brass
Other
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi 18th Century Blue and White Vase Lamp
Located in Wilton, CT
Nice antique Chinese blue and white porcelain, Kangxi period, garlic neck vase made into a lamp
Porcelain
Sold|$1,395
Blue & White Qing Style Lamp
Located in Montecito, CA
Blue & White Qing Style Custom Lamp; Mid-Century; banded floral and bird motif; ebonized cap and
Sold|$8,100
Pink Qing Dynasty Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Etched pink Qing Dynasty lamp with custom gold leafed base and finial.
Gold Leaf
An exquiste pair of lavender jade Lamps, Late Qing Dynasty.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of lavender jade Chinese beauties, late Qing Dynasty.
Sold|$4,700
Pair of Lamped Ormolu Qing Vases
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
ormolu mountings featuring finely chased satyr masks. The two vases have been lamped (i.e. prepared for
Ormolu, Gold
Qing Dynasty Canton Porcelain Vase Converted to a Lamp
Located in London, GB
into a table lamp with gilt bronze mounts. Re-electrified for the UK. Shown with a gathered silk 20
Ormolu
Large Qing Dynasty Champlevé Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A solid bronze champlevé floor lamp, made in China during the first quarter of the 20th century and
Bronze
Sold|$2,514
Qing Dynasty Famille Verte Vase Lamp Base
Located in London, GB
cartouches and red glazed dragon handles. Now mounted as a table lamp and set within a turned water gilded
Porcelain
An elegant pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain lamps.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French bronze mounted Chinese porcelain lapis colored canton figurines and coy fish, Qing
Ormolu
Pair of Chinese Qing Chu-p'i Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
A pair of Chinese orange peel porcelain tapering rectangular vase lamps, with lion head ringed
Qing Dynasty Raised Decoration Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamp, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Great quality with fantastic details. Apple green glazed porcelain and in great condition. Porcelain case itself measures 20" high.
Porcelain
A 19th Century Qing Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of balluster shape depicting scenes of people and houses set in a mountain landscape with a river; topped with a silk shade.
19th Century Qing Dynasty Blue and White Vase as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
cartouches upon a foliate ground. Now wired as a lamp base. Dimensions refer to height of vase.
A Pair of Qing Dynasty Sang-de-Boeuf Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of baluster shape on raised carved rosewood bases, with custom hand-decorated gold leaf banded parchment shades.
Sold|$2,800
19th Century Chinese Champleve Lamp
Located in San Marino, CA
A wonderful Chinese Champleve lamp, decorated with scenes of people on horseback. The sides have
Enamel
Pair of Vintage Black Ground Chinese Lamps, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of ginger jars with covers painted with flowering prunus on a black ground. Mounted as lamps
Metal
Pair of Chinese Flambe Hu Form Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular with tapering neck and two tubular handles. Oxblood red glaze streaks with corners in purple. Mounted on a wood base and wood top. Both entirely covered with gold leaf. R...
Ceramic
Small Scale 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
blossoms in the Kangxi manner. Now mounted as a table lamp. Dimensions refer to porcelain vase only
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp, Floral Theme
Located in L'Etang, FR
Qing dynasty / Chinese Export, late 19th-early 20th century. Asian white blue porcelain vase
Brass
Dehua Porcelain White Chinese Sleeve Vase, circa 1850, Now a Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
lions are molded on the sides with elongated rings in their mouths. This lamp has its original carved
Stone, Wire
Sold|$355
Pair of Oil Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Qing ceramic oil lamps.
Ceramic
Sold|$6,500
Chinese Guan-ware cong Vase mounted as lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Guan-ware cong vase mounted as lamp from the Qing Dynasaty.
Sold|$2,750
Qing Dynasty Porcelain Mallet-Shaped Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
plantain leaves and body with pagodas and boats. The vase was lamped in the mid-twentieth century, and has
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Jar Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
Large and very ornate 19th century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain jar, mounted as lamp, Decorated
Brass, Enamel
Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Baluster Vase Converted to a Lamp
Located in London, GB
, Jiaqing (1796-1820) The base drilled and converted into a table lamp with gilt bronze mounts. Re
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Hardstone Crane Table Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
Antique carved black hardstone figure of crane, now mounted as lamp Chinese, Qing dynasty, late
Stone, Brass
Pair of Yellow Ground Lamps China Republic Period, circa 1915 Now Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
as large lamps on hardwood stands. One vase has repair at flared lip, both are drilled, both have
Metal
Antique Chinese Flambé Vase Lamp Burgundy and Blue
Located in Richmond, London
table lamp China, circa 1900s. Why we like it Its most beautifully contrasting blue and aubergine
Pottery
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
These beautiful turn of the century Sang De Boeuf Ginger jar lamps sit on period teak stands that
Bronze
Table Lamp Made from 1820s Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Table lamp made from Chinese blue white ginger jar, the jar and lid are very finely hand-painted in
Ceramic
The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.
Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”
While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.
Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.