Antique Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Mermaid Roof Tiles, A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The ceramic portions possibly much earlier. they are in the Sancai colors.. The lamps have been rewired and are ready to go.
Ceramic
Pair of Large Antique Tang Style Chinese Figures as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A large and gorgeous pair of Chinese Sancai glazed figures mounted as lamps. The glazes are wonderful shades of green and yellow.
Pottery
Chinese Sancai Haitangzu Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Sancai Haitangzu Vase Mounted as Lamp, of begonia form, decorated with incised geometric design, scrolling floral motif around the neck, cast iron base with scroll feet, with...
Pottery
Late Nineteenth Century French Tri Colour Lamp
Located in London, England
Tri colour glazed terracotta lamp, evoking tang sancai ceramics. French, c1900 Inquire about this piece H 35 x W 26 x D 22 cms
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Sancai Style Glazed Ceramic Lamps, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Chinese Sancai style glazed ceramic lamps, circa 1940s Fine pair of low fired glazed ceramic lamps in the Chinese Sancai style.
Ceramic
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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