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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
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 Sterling China, Rose 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 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

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

Massive Pair of Chinese Blue & White Urn-form Lamps
Massive Pair of Chinese Blue & White Urn-form Lamps

Massive Pair of Chinese Blue & White Urn-form Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

each imposing lamp with everted neck above a tapering body painted overall with bold meandering floral and foliate vines with lappet border at the shoulder and foot and flanked with ...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair Chinese Celadon Glazed Bottle-form Porcelain Lamps
Large Pair Chinese Celadon Glazed Bottle-form Porcelain Lamps

Large Pair Chinese Celadon Glazed Bottle-form Porcelain Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

each large vase with long neck and everted lip above a bulbous body; all in a soft green celadon glaze with brass caps and bases

Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases Now as Lamps
Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases Now as Lamps

Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases Now as Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases now as Lamps Each one of square form, finely decorated with intricate turquoise enameled necks, the sides hand paint...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, 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

Stunning Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue & White Table Lamps
Stunning Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue & White Table Lamps

Stunning Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue & White Table Lamps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome large pair of slightly different blue and white Chinese vase shaped antique table lamps having lovely decoration and wooden bases. Vases are 18.25 h One lamp is 32.5 h; the...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

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20th Century Unknown 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

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases.
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases.

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases.

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases. 20th Century.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Linen, Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

A wonderful pair of vintage Chinese Foo dog statues converted into small table lamps. These dog lamps were the property of Valley Castle in Cornwall Connecticut. Fu dogs are actual...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Chinese Art Deco Turquoise Craquelure Porcelain Vase Lamp
Chinese Art Deco Turquoise Craquelure Porcelain Vase Lamp

Chinese Art Deco Turquoise Craquelure Porcelain Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Art Deco turquoise craquelure porcelain vase lamp with stylised foo dog handles. Original brass base and lamp cap.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1920 ANTiQUE CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUER FLOOR LAMP
ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1920 ANTiQUE CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUER FLOOR LAMP

ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1920 ANTiQUE CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUER FLOOR LAMP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare hand painted and lacquered Chinese Export circa 1920's Chinoiserie floor standing lamp Pleas...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese Pink Floral and Bird Design Table Lamp
Chinese Pink Floral and Bird Design Table Lamp

Chinese Pink Floral and Bird Design Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

"Chinese pink ceramic table lamp made from a baluster-shaped vase decorated with colorful birds, florals and koi on a wooden base with brass hardware. Vase is cracked near the socke...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Han Dynasty Period Unglazed Grain Jars Mounted as Table Lamps
Pair Han Dynasty Period Unglazed Grain Jars Mounted as Table Lamps

Pair Han Dynasty Period Unglazed Grain Jars Mounted as Table Lamps

Located in Wichita, KS

A rare, almost identical, pair of Chinese Han Dynasty unglazed terracotta grain jars that have been mounted as table lamps. Unglazed pottery like this dates to the Han Dynasty (206 B...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Terracotta, Linen

Chinese Export Prunus Vase Lamp, circa 1900
Chinese Export Prunus Vase Lamp, circa 1900

Chinese Export Prunus Vase Lamp, circa 1900

Located in Lucenec, SK

A large Chinese blue and white porcelain prunus vase lamp, on wood base. No hairline, no restoration. The height of the vase is about 25cm. Traces of usage...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20th Century Canton Enamel Mandarin & Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps
Pair of 20th Century Canton Enamel Mandarin & Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps

Pair of 20th Century Canton Enamel Mandarin & Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 20th Century Canton Enamel Mandarin & Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps An exquisite Pair of 20th Century Canton Enamel Mandarin & Bird Motif Vases, now transformed into lamp...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Copper

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

LOVELY ANTiQUE STYLE CHINESE PORCELAIN LARGE TABLE LAMP SUPER DECORATIVE FINISH
LOVELY ANTiQUE STYLE CHINESE PORCELAIN LARGE TABLE LAMP SUPER DECORATIVE FINISH

LOVELY ANTiQUE STYLE CHINESE PORCELAIN LARGE TABLE LAMP SUPER DECORATIVE FINISH

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely ex-display Chinese Porcelain table lamp with lovely original finish Please note the delivery f...

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Dragon Vases fitted as Lamps
Pair Chinese Porcelain Dragon Vases fitted as Lamps

Pair Chinese Porcelain Dragon Vases fitted as Lamps

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very large and stunning pair of late 19th century Chinese Pale Celadon Crackle Glazed Dragon and Flaming Pearl Vases that have been adapted to lamps with double socket fitt...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...

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Late 20th Century American Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 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

Huge Pair 1960s Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Chinese style Peacock
Huge Pair 1960s Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Chinese style Peacock

Huge Pair 1960s Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Chinese style Peacock

Pair of monumental Japanese "Kutani Ware"" hand painted porcelain table lamps with Cerulean blue peacocks and flowers, circa Mid 20th Century. These amazing huge lamps are forty inch...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Bronze Asian Lamps Style of James Mont Pair
Bronze Asian Lamps Style of James Mont Pair

Bronze Asian Lamps Style of James Mont Pair

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite pair of bronze Asian lamps. These lamps are well designed, heavy and would look extra special in an Asian inspired room. James Mont styl...

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1940s Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase / Lamp
19th Century Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase / Lamp

19th Century Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase / Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Noire porcelain vase / lamp, having wonderful exotic flowers hand painted to a Black ground, a tapering form mounted on bronze claw feet. ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Yellow Porcelain Dragon Table Lamps
Pair Yellow Porcelain Dragon Table Lamps

Pair Yellow Porcelain Dragon Table Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair carved porcelain gourd lamps with white shades. Intricately incised porcelain detailed with bold multi colored auspicious dragons, clouds and greek key over a bold yellow backgr...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Imposing Pair Chinese Off-white Glazed Ceramic Baluster Form Lamps
Imposing Pair Chinese Off-white Glazed Ceramic Baluster Form Lamps

Imposing Pair Chinese Off-white Glazed Ceramic Baluster Form Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

each of impressive scale (25.5" to top of ceramic, 12" diameter) featuring a curvaceous and sculptural baluster form with long neck and everted lip above a tapering body ending in a ...

Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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 Exceptional Sang de Boeuf Ox Blood Table Lamp, Decorative Handles
19th Century Exceptional Sang de Boeuf Ox Blood Table Lamp, Decorative Handles

19th Century Exceptional Sang de Boeuf Ox Blood Table Lamp, Decorative Handles

Located in Lomita, CA

The intricately carved handles, or ears of this oxblood lamp cause it to stand out from the field of other lamps of this type. This piece is a 19th century sang de boeuf "Oxblood", r...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Copper

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

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

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

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. USA PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE ...

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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 Reddish Orange Asian Style Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair Reddish Orange Asian Style Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair Reddish Orange Asian Style Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Asian style vibrant reddish orange baluster form ceramic table lamps on giltwood bases. Newly wired with new brass 3 way sockets and cords. Shades not included.  

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1960s American Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Chinese Abacus Table Lamp, circa 1960
Mid Century Modern Chinese Abacus Table Lamp, circa 1960

Mid Century Modern Chinese Abacus Table Lamp, circa 1960

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Chinese abacus table lamp in hardwood with an ebonized counting frame and brass accents. Used for centuries in the Near East. This particular lamp is...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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...

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Early 20th Century American Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair Chinese Celadon Glazed Bottle-form Porcelain Lamps
Large Pair Chinese Celadon Glazed Bottle-form Porcelain Lamps

Large Pair Chinese Celadon Glazed Bottle-form Porcelain Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

each large vase with long neck and everted lip above a bulbous body; all in a soft green celadon glaze with brass caps and bases

Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Oriental Bronze Table Lamp
Large Antique Oriental Bronze Table Lamp

Large Antique Oriental Bronze Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An impressive and beautifully made large antique oriental bronze table lamp, made in the far East and dating from around the 1930’s. This is of superb quality, it is large and very ...

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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890
Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890

Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890

Located in Norwood, NJ

19th century antique Chinese hand-carved and polished translucent rose quartz carving of a standing Guanyin with phoenix bird, mounted on a carved green quartz plinth. Mounted as a l...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Chinese White and Floral Column Porcelain Table Lamp
Chinese White and Floral Column Porcelain Table Lamp

Chinese White and Floral Column Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

"Chinese white porcelain table lamp made from a column-shaped vase painted with a crane alongside a blooming pink peony, a wooden base, and brass hardware. Ships without a shade."

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export lighting made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include The Marbro Lamp Company, CANTON FAMILLE ROSE, Capodimonte, and Chapman Manufacturing Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $24,680 while the average work can sell for $2,406.