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Chinese Export Lighting

CHINESE EXPORT STYLE

Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.

The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.

Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.

Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinese Export
Stunning Mid-Century Chinese Pair of Verdigris Bronze Lamps, James Mont Style
Stunning Mid-Century Chinese Pair of Verdigris Bronze Lamps, James Mont Style

Stunning Mid-Century Chinese Pair of Verdigris Bronze Lamps, James Mont Style

By James Mont, William Billy Haines

Located in Bochum, NRW

Monumental Chinese verdigris bronze pair of table lamps, in the spirit of James Mont. Mounted on a solid wood base with a turned wood top. The brass vertical element is adjustable in...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Export  Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade
Antique Chinese Export  Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade

Antique Chinese Export Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a Chinese Export earthenware parrot roof tile that has been converted into a lamp. The bamboo shade is new. It measures 12”D x 7”H. The wrong is new as well.

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Early 20th Century Cypriot Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Pottery, Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Pale Yellow Celadon Porcelain Table - Floor Lamps, Set of 2
Chinese Pale Yellow Celadon Porcelain Table - Floor Lamps, Set of 2

Chinese Pale Yellow Celadon Porcelain Table - Floor Lamps, Set of 2

Located in Esbjerg, DK

We will not claim to be experts within the very sensitive and complex realm of old Chinese export porcelain. But this set of vintage/old 20th century porcelain baluster vases convert...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné table lamp is a stunning example of traditional enamel craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate floral motifs in vibrant shades of light blue, deep blue, red, and green, this lamp brings elegance and a touch of exotic charm to any interior. Its aged brass base and top further enhance its authenticity and refined character. Note: An electrical plug adapter for U.S. outlets is included. Lampshade not provided. Cloisonné Enamel Work: The lamp showcases classic Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, with delicate floral designs set against a richly colored enamel background. Color Palette: The harmonious blend of blue hues, red, and green creates a visually striking piece, perfect for adding warmth and personality to any space. Brass Accents: The aged brass base and top feature a beautiful patina, adding to the lamp’s antique charm and timeless appeal. Versatile Elegance: Whether placed in a modern, traditional, or eclectic setting, this lamp enhances its surroundings with a touch of history and cultural artistry. Decorative and Functional: Beyond its decorative value, the lamp provides a soft, ambient glow, making it ideal for bedside tables, living rooms, or study areas. This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné lamp is more than just a lighting fixture—it is a statement piece that brings heritage, artistry, and vibrant color into any home. A rare find for collectors and interior design enthusiasts alike. Chinese cloisonné lamp, early 20th-century enamel lamp, antique Chinese lighting, floral enamel table lamp, vintage brass and cloisonné decor, colorful Asian lamp, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, decorative cloisonné lighting.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

19th Century Chinese Familie Rose Style Porcelain Vase Table Lamp. This ceramic urn has been converted into a table lamp an old wooden circular base and later refitted on a square fr...

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1880s Italian Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite, Wood

Blue and White Vintage Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp with Rosewood Base
Blue and White Vintage Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp with Rosewood Base

Blue and White Vintage Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp with Rosewood Base

Located in Lomita, CA

The beautiful richly colored rosewood base contrasting the porcelain hand-painted vintage lamp makes it a standout. This Chinese export vintage lamp has its original blue and white f...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century  Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp
Mid Century  Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp

Mid Century Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid Century Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp. Measures 8 " in width, 8 " in depth and 18.5" height

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Japanese Vase with Black Background in the Style of Chinese Famille Verte
Japanese Vase with Black Background in the Style of Chinese Famille Verte

Japanese Vase with Black Background in the Style of Chinese Famille Verte

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Vase with Black Background in the Style of Chinese Famille Verte. Well decorated with woman in a garden. No chips, cracks or repairs, drilled for electricity 21" h to socke...

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20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Mirror Black Baluster Vase Lamps Gilt Prunus Decoration, Circa 1900
Pair Chinese Mirror Black Baluster Vase Lamps Gilt Prunus Decoration, Circa 1900

Pair Chinese Mirror Black Baluster Vase Lamps Gilt Prunus Decoration, Circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Mirror Black Baluster Vase Lamps with Gilt Prunus Decoration, Rewired A refined pair of Chinese porcelain baluster-form vases, now mounted as table lamps, dating to ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps
Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century pair of Chinese export porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Blue & celadon decorated with trailing peonies & attractive lappet borders. Vases 8" h. Mounted with brass c...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890
Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890

Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Offered is a stunning, 19th century cloisonné table lamp with a floral and bird motif. Rested upon decorative wooden stand. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BU...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp
Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp

Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp

Located in Norwood, NJ

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

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Ginger Jar Conversion Lamp
Vintage Chinese Ginger Jar Conversion Lamp

Vintage Chinese Ginger Jar Conversion Lamp

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A beautifully detailed hand painted vintage Chinese ginger jar that has been converted to a lamp. With a white and gold colored background t...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Beautiful Chinese Porcelain Lamps with Brass Bases and Custom Shades
Pair of Beautiful Chinese Porcelain Lamps with Brass Bases and Custom Shades

Pair of Beautiful Chinese Porcelain Lamps with Brass Bases and Custom Shades

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of elegant Chinese hand painted porcelain table lamps having new leaf shaped finials and chocolate colored custom shades. Lovely brass filigree bases. SW 30” H to finial. 9” ...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Lidded Temple Jar Converted Lamp
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Lidded Temple Jar Converted Lamp

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Lidded Temple Jar Converted Lamp

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Lidded Temple Jar Converted Lamp Striking 19th century Chinese porcelain baluster Temple jar with white background against overglazed Wucai p...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Reticulated White Porcelain Table Lamp
Chinese Reticulated White Porcelain Table Lamp

Chinese Reticulated White Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese-style white filigree porcelain table lamp with floral design and black round base. Ships without a shade

Category

20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade
1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade

1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade

Located in Antwerp, BE

An early 20th century sculptural table lamp, hand-carved in wood, retaining its rare original tiered pagoda lampshade with printed textile and original fringe. A highly characterful and authentic piece with visible patina consistent with age. This early 20th century table lamp is distinguished by its sculptural presence and refined craftsmanship. The carved wooden base shows careful handwork and strong three-dimensional modelling, giving the lamp an almost architectural quality. The surface retains its original patina, enhancing the depth and character of the carving and confirming the lamp’s age and authenticity. The lamp is complemented by its original tiered pagoda lampshade, an increasingly rare survival. Constructed in multiple stepped layers, the shade is covered in printed textile decorated with stylized floral motifs. The layered silhouette creates a warm, atmospheric diffusion of light and adds a strong decorative rhythm to the overall composition. The shade is finished with its original fringe, which further emphasizes the sculptural outline when illuminated. Original lampshades of this complexity and scale are seldom preserved, as they were often replaced or discarded over time. The presence of the original pagoda shade...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Asian Gourd Lamps
Pair of Asian Gourd Lamps

Pair of Asian Gourd Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Ceramic Asian Gourd Lamps mounted on wood bases with beautiful silk shades and jade finials. The lamps feature a pressed relief garden scene of ch...

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1980s American Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue And White Ginger Jar As Lamp
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue And White Ginger Jar As Lamp

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue And White Ginger Jar As Lamp

Located in Norwood, NJ

Antique blue and white on celadon Chinese porcelain ginger jar converted as a lamp. Hand painted double happiness motif with floral decoration. Mounted on shaped rosewood base. 16" t...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Beautiful Satsuma Style Decorations & Elegant Gilt Gold Detailing Porcelain Lamp
Beautiful Satsuma Style Decorations & Elegant Gilt Gold Detailing Porcelain Lamp

Beautiful Satsuma Style Decorations & Elegant Gilt Gold Detailing Porcelain Lamp

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite 20th-century porcelain table lamp showcases exceptional craftsmanship with its beautifully painted Satsuma-style decorations and elegant gilt gold detailing. The lamp’...

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20th Century Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint

Blue and White Cherry Blossom Vase Lamp on Gilt Wood Base
Blue and White Cherry Blossom Vase Lamp on Gilt Wood Base

Blue and White Cherry Blossom Vase Lamp on Gilt Wood Base

Located in New York, NY

Blue and white cherry blossom vase lamp on gilt wood base. Late 19th Century hand-painted blue and white Chinese vase in the cherry blossom pattern...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Mid Century Mahogany Chinese Dragon Lantern Lamp
Mid Century Mahogany Chinese Dragon Lantern Lamp

Mid Century Mahogany Chinese Dragon Lantern Lamp

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A highly unusual and whimsical mid century Chinese lamp made up of a carved wood standing dragon on a circular wooden pedestal with toupee f...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pair Chinese famille Rose vases / lamps, C19th.
Pair Chinese famille Rose vases / lamps, C19th.

Pair Chinese famille Rose vases / lamps, C19th.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

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...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Assembled Pair of Decorative Ceramic Ginger Jar Form Table Lamps c 1970's
Assembled Pair of Decorative Ceramic Ginger Jar Form Table Lamps c 1970's

Assembled Pair of Decorative Ceramic Ginger Jar Form Table Lamps c 1970's

By Frederick Cooper

Located in New York, NY

"Pair" of ceramic ginger jar form table lamps, in very good, original, clean, and working condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. We put pair in...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain and Patinated Bronze Table Lamps
Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain and Patinated Bronze Table Lamps

Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain and Patinated Bronze Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (early 20th century) table lamps crafted from Chinese porcelain urns in the Famille Rose style Pair of Chinese famillie rose table lamps. Al...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Nanking Crackle Glaze Famille Rose Vase Lamp 20c
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Nanking Crackle Glaze Famille Rose Vase Lamp 20c

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Nanking Crackle Glaze Famille Rose Vase Lamp 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

A vintage Chinese porcelain ovoid jar vase with Nanking style crackle glaze and decorated in famille rose with warrior figures in a battle scene, electrified and turned into a lamp o...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Green Embossed Gourd Table Lamps - Pair
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Green Embossed Gourd Table Lamps - Pair

Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Green Embossed Gourd Table Lamps - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

I love the color! This is a pair of mid-century Chinese Export style gourd lamps .They have dual sockets and adjustable stems. The bases and caps are brass, and the bodies are a rais...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Famille Rose Vase Lamps Chinese Porcelain Blue Fond Table Lamps a Pair
Vintage Famille Rose Vase Lamps Chinese Porcelain Blue Fond Table Lamps a Pair

Vintage Famille Rose Vase Lamps Chinese Porcelain Blue Fond Table Lamps a Pair

By Rose China, Sterling China

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Oriental Porcelain Table Lamps. Decor Famille Rose on a blue fond with gold trimmed blue lampshade gold lined. Design: Made in the Chinese Qing Style Style: V...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a colourful antique Chinese porcelain vase, depicting a traditional Chinese scene with exotic birds and landscape, converted into an elegant table lamp with a fine linen shad...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Linen, Hardwood

Late 19thC Chinese Import Hardwood Lantern Stand
Late 19thC Chinese Import Hardwood Lantern Stand

Late 19thC Chinese Import Hardwood Lantern Stand

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC Chinese Import Hardwood Lantern/Gong Stand - formed as a dragon's head on a circular base with a painted paper and bamboo shade - 16"w x 9"d x 28.5"h - converted to electr...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Hardwood

Important Chinese blue ceramic lamp with butterflies, Quing Thongzhi, China 1865
Important Chinese blue ceramic lamp with butterflies, Quing Thongzhi, China 1865

Important Chinese blue ceramic lamp with butterflies, Quing Thongzhi, China 1865

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important Chinese lamp in blue ceramic decorated with butterflies and flowers. China. QING dynasty, Tongzhi era, 1861-1875 Blackened wooden base In excellent condition, electricity ...

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1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Ceramic

Bronze Chinese Table Lamps with Silk Pagoda Shades
Bronze Chinese Table Lamps with Silk Pagoda Shades

Bronze Chinese Table Lamps with Silk Pagoda Shades

Located in Bochum, NRW

Bronze Chinese table lamps with silk pagoda shades Pair of large bronze table lamps with feline decor handles. Wooden foot, silk fabric screens in pagoda form, first half of the 2...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chinese blue and white vase / lamp, 19th century.
Chinese blue and white vase / lamp, 19th century.

Chinese blue and white vase / lamp, 19th century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality Chinese 19th Century Blue and White vase / lamp. Having classical oriental motif decoration to the base and top, scrolling foliate and flower head design to the centre...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Champlevé or Cloisonné Lamps
Pair of Antique Chinese Champlevé or Cloisonné Lamps

Pair of Antique Chinese Champlevé or Cloisonné Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of antique Chinese champlevé or cloisonné lamps. Lovely pair of antique Chinese bronze champlevé or cloisonné table lamps. Offered champleve or cloisonne lamps are executed in a lovely floral pattern of beautiful shades including chartreuse, turquoise, pinks and whites. These lamps are in very good antique condition and have been newly wired to U.S. specifications. Champlevé is an enameling technique in the decorative arts, where troughs or cells are carved, etched, or cast into the surface of a metal object...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

A Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Covered Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps
A Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Covered Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps

A Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Covered Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A Fabulous Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Covered Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps. Each is of baluster form, with a domed lid and wide, slightly everted rim, mounted as table ...

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1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese White Ginger Jar Lamps
Pair of Chinese White Ginger Jar Lamps

Pair of Chinese White Ginger Jar Lamps

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of Chinese white ginger jar lamps: white glazed ginger jars, newly wired for use within the USA. Include linen coolie shades with rolled edges. Two ginger jar lamps are availabl...

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2010s Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Pottery

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century Chinese export porcelain Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as a Lamp. Very good quality with foo lion handles; panel molded body with linen fold top. Perfection for this f...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Table Lamp, 19th Century with Brass Mount, 19th Century Famille Rose
Chinese Table Lamp, 19th Century with Brass Mount, 19th Century Famille Rose

Chinese Table Lamp, 19th Century with Brass Mount, 19th Century Famille Rose

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This table lamp is a 19th century Famille rose vase lamp, it has been made in china circa 1880. The mount is in brass, and the porcelain in hand painted. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE F...

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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Famille Noir Vase as Table Lamp
Famille Noir Vase as Table Lamp

Famille Noir Vase as Table Lamp

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very decorative Famille Noir vase with colorful flowers and leaves painted overall on a black background, situated on pierced rosewood base, electrified and converted to a ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Chinese Export Hunt Scene Porcelain Lamps
A Pair of Chinese Export Hunt Scene Porcelain Lamps

A Pair of Chinese Export Hunt Scene Porcelain Lamps

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of Chinese export hunt scene porcelain lamps, 20th century. 7 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 20 inches tall; 16 ½ inches to top of wooden cover

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Bronze Table Lamps in the Style of James Mont
Pair of Chinese Bronze Table Lamps in the Style of James Mont

Pair of Chinese Bronze Table Lamps in the Style of James Mont

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Impressive pair of Chinese bronze table lamps in the style of influential 20th Century American furniture designer James Mont. The lamps, crafted in oil rubbed bronze, resemble trad...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Lamp
Vintage Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Lamp

Vintage Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage Mid-Century Chinese style wood lamp with fretwork design carving. Ships without a shade

Category

20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Wood

Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Chinese Lamp
Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Chinese Lamp

Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Chinese Lamp

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A porcelain ormolu-mounted Chinese export style vase Now mounted as a lamp Early 20th century, probably Samson The vase is in the form of a meiping In the Chinese export famil...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Exotic Florals & Foo Dog Medallions
Pair Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Exotic Florals & Foo Dog Medallions

Pair Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Exotic Florals & Foo Dog Medallions

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Exotic Florals & Foo Dog Medallions, China, 20th Century  This striking pair of Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Lamps captures the t...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps with Iron Red Decoration
Pair Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps with Iron Red Decoration

Pair Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps with Iron Red Decoration

Located in San Francisco, CA

each hand painted ginger jar with domed lid above a bulbous tapering body raised on a stained wooden base; painted with various figures in a landscape setting divided by cloud scroll...

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Early 1900s Asian Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar Lamps, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar Lamps, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese Famille rose lidded ginger jar lamps, each with wonderful colorful scenes depicting vases, motifs and floral decoration, raised on pierced...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Verte vase or lamp. Having wonderful hand painted inset panels to the green ground, depicting birds, flowers and various plants. Tape...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp
19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp

19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a stunning Chinese cinnabar vase is intricately carved with Chinese figures and natural elements, situated on a wood base. 19th century. The size of the vase only is 11,81 in...

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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Wood

Japanese, Copper, Lacquered Metal, Brass, Maruni Vase Table Lamps, Japan, 1960s
Japanese, Copper, Lacquered Metal, Brass, Maruni Vase Table Lamps, Japan, 1960s

Japanese, Copper, Lacquered Metal, Brass, Maruni Vase Table Lamps, Japan, 1960s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Japanese, Copper, Lacquered Metal, Brass, Maruni Vase Table Lamps, Japan, 1960s Pair of lacquered deep red table lamps designed and produced in Japan in the middle of the 20th centu...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900
Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900

Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb large Asian lantern / chandelier / suspension. Structure in solid wood carved with dragons and openwork. Glass plates painted with subjects of women and various flowers. ...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Large Archaic Bronze Chinese Table Lamp in the Style of James Mont
Large Archaic Bronze Chinese Table Lamp in the Style of James Mont

Large Archaic Bronze Chinese Table Lamp in the Style of James Mont

Located in San Diego, CA

Large archaic bronze Chinese table lamp in the style of James Mont, circa early 1900s. This lamp is a show stopper! Beyond impressive - true statement piece in every sense. The soli...

Category

Early 20th Century American Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vase, having a yellow ground with floral decoration. An inset hand painted panel depicting exotic birds flowers and trees. C...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamps

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Chinese porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Square tapering vases with alternating panels with floral decorations on a white background. Mounted on mahogany colored bases. Wire...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blanc De Chine Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Pair of Blanc De Chine Vases Mounted as Table Lamps

Pair of Blanc De Chine Vases Mounted as Table Lamps

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., a nice quality pair of blanc de chine vases mounted as table lamps. These are decorated with garden florals and figures in low relief. Decorative elements also include lion ...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Metal

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