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A gorgeous tulip form table lamp, desk lamp or bedside lamp. It features a glossy white cast aluminum base with mouth blown frosted white glass shade in an acorn form. It takes one standard bulb up to 100 watts. These retro lamps...

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

Chinese Export Blue & White Urn Form Lamp With shade & cut glass finials with Elephant holding rings.

Limitless is an electro-light installation that proposes hope and plenty in its unboundedness, also alluding to eternity and the infinite, with no beginning or ending. From sketchb...

A single Chinese hand carved solid wood table lamp, with mountain scenes, circa 1920s. Measurements: Height of body 12.5". Height to shade rest 20".

A large Japanese hand-crafted bronze temple candlestick holder converted to a table lamp, dating from the Meiji era (1868-1912). The baluster shaped body is cast with a pierced scall...

THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! A sleek stemlite table lamp made by Design Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form. The lamp base is finished...

1960s Blanc De Chine table lamps with brass hardware. The lamps have professionally rewired and are ready to use. Shades for photography only.

PAIR OF JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE VASIFORM LAMPS Japan, early 20th century 23 1/2" H x 5 9/16" W x 5 9/16" D ref. 512BDQ06P A matched pair of Japanese bronze urns later converted ...

This product is a pair of vintage Chinese enamel vases that have been transformed into lamps. The vases have a beautiful floral design in vibrant colors. They would make a stunning a...

Brass saguaro cactus and roadrunner sculpture from 1970’s mounted as lamps. Only brass cactus is 29" high. Globe shade is 6" diameter and requires...

A spectacular Russian Neoclassical six light chandelier from Russia circa 1800. Center baluster, base and top in cobalt blue glass topped by a "Bishop's crown" with hanging tassels i...

- Vintage Industrial light from the 1960s - Made in former Soviet Union - Green enamel body - White enamel inside the shade - Bakelite top - Socket requires E 27/ E26 lightbul...

A fine antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze and cut crystal chandelier. The chandelier is structured with a tiered cage-like fram...

Chinese 19th century porcelain vase converted as a lamp. Hand painted with a bird amongst a fruit tree with branches and leaves. A celadon ground and decorated with applied foo dog ...

'DIE' pendant lamp in concrete Dark grey Light grey Measures: Ø25 cm × H 17.8 cm Bulb: E27 COB LED 100-240V 80Ra 240LM 3000K - Comptable with US electric system. Bentu Design furn...

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Rare and early mid century desk / table lamp model "1A" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and black lacquered metal base produced and branded with the "Sun and the Moon" by Ozeki & Co,...

Large powder blue and gilt Kangxi lamp. Large Kangxi style vase previously drilled and with custom Oriental motif bronze mounts fitted for electricity wit...

Antique Chinese table lamp made from a porcelain vase mounted with wood and brass hardware as a lamp, with an alum red Taishi Shaoshi lion d...

Organic Modern stoneware and hand-blown glass wall light by Ceren Gürkan. Asea is a sculptural, made-to-order wall piece featuring individually handcrafted wavy textures in ceramic s...

THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! A sleek stemlite table lamp made by Design Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form. The lamp base is finished...

'Qie' concrete and bamboo lightings designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design 3 dimensions available: Ø96×H162 mm Ø96×H178 mm Ø96×H219 mm E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 2700K B...

This antique Chinese porcelain vase has been converted into a lamp and features a vibrant turquoise glaze with hand-painted floral decoration throughout. The painted flowers add soft...

A gorgeous tulip form table lamp, desk lamp or bedside lamp. It features a retro blue cast aluminum base with mouth blown frosted white glass shade in an acorn form. It takes one standard bulb up to 100 watts. These retro lamps...

Contemporary 'Flip' Floor lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting, Charcoal Materials: - Aluminum - Vegan leather Dimensions: H. 140,5 cm x 26 cm x 24 cm Light Source: E12 Watt:...

THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! A sleek stemlite table lamp made by Design Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form. The lamp base is finished...

The capital lights up with a life of its own, lights up like an idea, freeing the object from any structural pretext, to return to a fragment of memory that brings light into the dar...

A circa 1950's large Japanese driftwood lamp with natural patina and ebonized base. Measurements: Height of body: 29" Height to shade rest: 40" Width: 23" Depth: 12" Width of...

LOP Small Square Electric Pink by BằNG - Unboring Object Dimensions: W 18 x D 19.5 x H 18 cm. Materials: Casted acrylic, stainless steel, matte opal glass. Light bulb included and ...

This exquisite pair of 19th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vases have been elegantly transformed into lamps. Characterized by vibrant, multicolored floral motifs and intricat...

Pair of circa 1950's Japanese ceramic single-light sconces. Measurements: Height: 10" Width: 3.5" Depth: 2.5.

THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! A sleek stemlite table lamp made by Design Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form. The lamp base is finished...

Escape Floor Light by Ango, Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Shelter Floor lamp Escape floor light with ash wooden base is developed from the series of five Transceiver Spaces of Gwangju Desi...

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Rewired. Removed from Pineapple Hill, Summer house of Henry Forbes Bigelow. Beverly Mass.

This Mid-20th Century ginger jar urn lamp from China has a beautiful ceramic with a pale gray glaze. Delicately painted floral motifs adorn the...

Table lamp crystal smart with nickel finishes and black lamp shade. With carved crystal base.  

A Chinese sage-green glazed vase lamp upon a carved hardwood base, with brass fittings.

Under stated beauty, made in China, c.1930s. Nice heavy antique lamp from a wonderfully old multi-generational estate. Included is the original worn octagonal lampshade.

Made in the 1940s, this Chinese table lamp consists of a ceramic urn body in a pale white glaze atop a black wooden base. A motif of a coiled dragon subtly adorns the surface. The la...

Kang Xi blue gilt vase lamps. Antique Chinese vases in powder blue with gilt pattern overlay with flowers bordering reserves with further floral vase decorations and pair large panels...

Contemporary 'Flip' Floor lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting, Green Materials: - Aluminum - Vegan leather Dimensions: H. 140,5 cm x 26 cm x 24 cm Light Source: E12 Watt: Ma...

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A Russian brass double-headed eagle lamp, mid-20th Century. 11 inches wide by 9 inches deep by 30 ¼ inches tall; shade measures 16 ½ inches wide by 13 ...

Mozzi Flush Mount by AGO Lighting Small Terracotta UL Certified Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 6 W Color ...

Taking inspiration from filigree metalwork, Ango has brought its unique handcrafting techniques to create the sophisticated "Auroral" pendant light. This exquisite art piece can intr...

This sculptural Japanese lamp features a handwoven bamboo shade in the form of a perfect sphere, composed of richly stained bamboo strips intricately interlaced in a traditional bask...

The design of Minos lamp is a composite of several elements from 1970s to present. Unified cream-red terrazzo, white upholstered lampshade and po...

A near pair of green glass gas lights with meander friezes. Discover the unique charm and historical allure of this near pair of vintage Indian gas lights, a delightful find for thos...

Indo-Persian, circa 1860 A mid-nineteenth century hookah base in contrasting brass and steel with embossed decorations and spiral handle, now mounted as a lamp. Height 25.50cm Heig...

Wonderful pair of mid century Chinese Abacus Lamps made in Honk Kong.

Kangxi style powder blue vase lamp. Rich powder blue vase drilled for electric with vintage Chinese style mounts. Newly electrified with black silk cord, ...

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The Deconstructed ring light framing a modern living room.

The custom-made pendants are made expressly for far-fetched llc. We import the wicker parts from India ad then wire and paint them in the US. The finish of the painted- area can be...

Terrazzo pendant lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb E27 LED 3W Measures: 17.5 cm x 9.6 cm These pendant lamps are available in different...

FIne antique Oriental Middle Eastern Islamic hand-etched and pierced finely engraved patinated floor lamp.Intricate large Indo-Persian decoration on the tall brass urn...

A fine Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain vase, with a wonderful deep red mottled glaze, now mounted as a lamp with a hand gilded tur...

THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! A sleek stemlite table lamp made by Design Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a conical form. The lamp base is finished in a cla...