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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
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

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

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

PAIR OF 196CM TALL DRAGON FLOOR STANDING ORNAELTY CARVED CHINESE PAGODA LAMPs
PAIR OF 196CM TALL DRAGON FLOOR STANDING ORNAELTY CARVED CHINESE PAGODA LAMPs

PAIR OF 196CM TALL DRAGON FLOOR STANDING ORNAELTY CARVED CHINESE PAGODA LAMPs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative pair of Circa 1940's Chinese Pagoda style floor standing lamps with ornately hand carv...

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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Wood

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

Pair Of Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Table Lamps
Pair Of Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Table Lamps

Pair Of Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Table Lamps

Located in Essex, MA

Vase alone 13.5. Diameter of base 6 inches. Good quality with people in vignettes with lion handles. Decorated with butterflies, fans and berries.

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1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps
Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps

Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Table Lamps is a striking blend of traditional artistry and functional design, ideal for collectors and interior enthusiasts who appre...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fruitwood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Chinese Canton Style Blue and White Palm Tree Porcelain Vases, Now as Lamps
Pair Chinese Canton Style Blue and White Palm Tree Porcelain Vases, Now as Lamps

Pair Chinese Canton Style Blue and White Palm Tree Porcelain Vases, Now as Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Canton-Style Blue and White Palm Tree Porcelain Vases, Now as Lamps This elegant pair of Chinese Canton-style blue and white porcelain vases exemplifies the refined ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique Sang de Boeuf Chinese Export Table Lamps, Oxblood Porcelain
Antique Sang de Boeuf Chinese Export Table Lamps, Oxblood Porcelain

Antique Sang de Boeuf Chinese Export Table Lamps, Oxblood Porcelain

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a classic pair of late 19th century Sang de Boeuf (Oxblood) Chinese Export Vases that have been fitted with a double cluster electrical assembly. Both lamps are in very good ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century carved Chinese hard wood floor lamp
Early 20th century carved Chinese hard wood floor lamp

Early 20th century carved Chinese hard wood floor lamp

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century carved Chinese hard wood floor lamp circa 1920. Carved in heavy hardwood. Carved dragons head forming the outlet for the light fitment, long stem leading down to ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Hardwood

A Cream Color Ceramic Lamp on Giltwood Base with Linen Shade
A Cream Color Ceramic Lamp on Giltwood Base with Linen Shade

A Cream Color Ceramic Lamp on Giltwood Base with Linen Shade

Located in New York, NY

A ceramic lamp in a lovely cream-colored glaze with a graceful silhouette. The warm giltwood base gives the lamp a soft. elegance. With their neutral color, these lamps can work anyw...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Table Lamp with Brass Hardware, Circa 1910
Antique Chinese Table Lamp with Brass Hardware, Circa 1910

Antique Chinese Table Lamp with Brass Hardware, Circa 1910

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) table lamp made from a vase painted with an intricate green motif of flora and dragon flies with brass hardware and a turned wooden base and top....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Pair -first we have seen Unusual find. One pair (2) "Longevity" calligraphy lanterns in the form of human effigies A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall Chinese export hand cast lanterns with attractive longevity and mystical "human effigy...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Iron

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

Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

A Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase Lamp with ebonized base. Measures 6" in width, 6" in depth and 17" in height to the top of the bulb socket

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Export Adjustable Height Floor Lamp
Chinese Export Adjustable Height Floor Lamp

Chinese Export Adjustable Height Floor Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Chinese export floor lamp with adjustable height. The height can be adjusted up to 76".

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Mahogany

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...

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20th Century Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

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 ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Boudoir Lamps
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Boudoir Lamps

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Boudoir Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Diminutive Chinese vases mounted as lamps on decorative cast bronze bases. Both are in good working condition, one on off switch has been replac...

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Early 20th Century Chinese 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

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

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

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

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 Famille Rose Porcelain Lamp
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lamp

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Chinese famille rose floral and bird porcelain lamp. Pink, green and teal colors on a white background. Lamp sits on a carved wooden ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lighting

Materials

Metal

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