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Chinese Export Table Lamps

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
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Green Jadeite Quartz Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A relatively large Chinese carved stone lamp mounted on a stepped brass and a carved wood base. The carved stone is often referred to as Jadeite or Quartz but is in fact from the flu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Quartz

Lovely Chinese Export circa 1920 Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Table Lamp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare hand painted and lacquered Chinese Export circa 1920s Chinoiserie table lamp with hand painted finish of a chap playing a flute T...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Wood

19thc Painted Porcelain Vases Converted into Lamps w/ Teak Bases & Custom Shades
Located in Savannah, GA
These colorful 19thc hand-painted porcelain vases have been converted into lamps with decorative scrolled teak bases and custom shades. Each vase features a different delicately pain...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain Jar Table Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Mid-20th century porcelain jar table lamps, Chinese. Handsome teal blue, ginger jar form. Newly remounted & electrified. Very good quality. 18.75" h. to top of socket. approx...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

19th Century Samson Famille Rose Style Ormolu Mounted Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Samson porcelain, Famille Rose style porcelain lidded vase / lamp. Having wonderful colorful classical oriental motif, floral and foliate decora...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Hand-painted Flower Motif Porcelain Table Lamp, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Hand-Painted flower motif porcelain table lamp, Qing dynasty, China, late 19th or early 20th century. This stunning cylinder-shaped table lamp has been expertly repurposed from a va...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Chinese Red and Gold Hand-Painted Tole Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Vintage Chinese tole table lamps made from lidded ginger jars mounted with brass hardware, hand painted with an outdoor garden / genre scene in gold, white, and black, agains...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

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 Table Lamps

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Porcelain

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 Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Linen, Hardwood

Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19th Century Rose Medallion Vase or Lamp, Ormolu Mounted
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century Chinese rose medallion / canton vase / lamp, having wonderful gilded ormolu scrolling foliate Rococo style mounts with putti seated on either side. The...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Wood Chinese Table Lamp, with Hand Carved Butterfly Decoration Pa, China 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a table lamps in wood, handcarved. With butterfly decor pattern. It has been made in china circa 1880. Brown color. Rond Shape.   USA PLUG A...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Wood

Chinese Celadon porcelain Vase / lamp, circa 1860.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite Chinese Celadon vase from the early 19th century is remarkable for its unusual relief decoration, showcasing intricate motifs of flora and fauna. The vase is adorned w...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Bronze

Large Scale Chinese Export Blue & White Urn Form Lamp
Located in Huntington, NY
Chinese Export Blue & White Urn Form Lamp With shade & cut glass finials with Elephant holding rings.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Wood

Pair 19th Century Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare pair decorated with court figures engaged in leisurely pursuits, on carved wood bases. Bright vivid and colorfully hand painted motif. Please note shade is not included.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

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 Table Lamps

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Copper

Chinese Export Black Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral and Bird Design
Located in Savannah, GA
Chinese Export table lamp made from a graceful vase decorated with colorful birds, dogwood branches and fruit on an orange peel surface. The hardware is brass and the vase is perched...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

Large Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Chinoiserie faux Cinnabar lacquer vase lamp Mid 20th century. Baluster-shaped vase cast in plaster in great detail  Shaped panels depic...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Pottery

Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp Early 20th Century, China Dimensions: Height: 24 in Diameter: 7 in Bring home this beautifully crafted Chinese E...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Style Black Iron Filigree Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19/20th Century) tall black iron filigree design tiered table lamp on a round base. Ships without a shade
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19th Century Unknown Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Famille Verte Vase Lamp Conversion on White Ground Large, Unusual
Located in Lomita, CA
The color palette, the size and the fine artwork on the surface of this late 19th century lamp make it stunning. This lamp has everything. Of circular section and baluster form with ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Gilt Metal Mounted Vase as Table Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely Chinese Famille Rose vase decorated with a centralized scene depicting Classic Chinese figures and floral motif, electrified as a lamp and ensconced in ornate gilt m...
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1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Metal

Asian Pictorial Blue and White, With 8 Figures, Table Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An Asian pictorial blue and white table lamp, the lamp is done in a typical blue on white background, there are eight different figures around the baluster shaped base, there are bat...
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Early 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Hat Stand Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a colorful antique Chinese porcelain hat stand, depicting a group of women in a traditional Chinese setting, converted into an eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Linen, Rosewood

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 open work bronze plinth. Mounted as a lamp...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Bronze

Chinese Celadon Porcelain Table Lamp on a Teak Base
Located in Queens, NY
"Asian Chinese style (19th Century) celadon porcelain lamp with blue figural scene and mounted on a round teak base and filigree cover. Ships without a shade"
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Teak

Pair of Chinese Black and Floral Motif Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Chinese black ceramic table lamps made from baluster-shaped vases decorated with birds amid blooming florals in pinks, yellows, and blues, and wooden bases with brass hardwar...
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20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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 Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair Antique 19c Chinese Blue & White Prunus Blossom Vase Table Lamps Early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A matching pair of antique 19c Chinese blue and white vase of elongated barrel form, hand painted with sprays of prunus blossoms in reserve on cobalt blue ground, drilled four charac...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Black Chinese Pottery Vase Designer Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Black Chinese Pottery Vase Now a Designer Table Lamp Additional information: Materials: Pottery Color: Black Designer: Randy Esada Designs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Pottery

Chinese Export Style Armorial Porcelain Lamps, Pr
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Export Style Armorial Porcelain Two Handled Vases Mounted as Table Lamps, 20th century, each decorated with polychrome flowers and a central coat of arms, depicting a...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

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 Table Lamps

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Copper

Chinese Export Style Jar / Vase Form Crackle Glaze Table Lamps W/ Fruit - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of large scale Chinese export style jar form table lamps. They are ceramic with a bright marigold cradle finish. The pair are in working order.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Pottery, Wood

Pair Chinese blue and white Ginger jar vases / lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An unusual pair of late 19th Century Chinese blue and white ginger jar lamps. Each with hand painted motif decoration to the gro...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

lamp table abacus suanpan chinese calculator 13 rods 2 heaven 5 earth beads
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
CHINESE, HARDWOOD, ABACUS OR SUANPAN WITH 13 RODS, TWO HEAVEN BEADS & FIVE EARTH BEADS UPCYCLED INTO A TABLE LAMP, 16½“ HIGH Fun and engaging, interactive table lamp that can also be used as calculating tool As well as providing light, this table lamp can be used as a calculation tool by sliding the counters along the rods. In addition to the basic functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, the abacus can calculate square and cubic roots. Each bead in the upper deck...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Hardwood, Beads

Striking Chinese Cinnabar Table Lamp with Foo Dog on Lid
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking red carved wood Chinese cinnabar table lamp having a sculptural round lidded urn like shape with handles and detailed foo dog finial as well as...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Wood

19th Century Qing Period Blue and White Chinese Export Hat Stand, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Qing Period Blue and White Chinese Export Hat Stand, Now as a Lamp China, 19th Century Lamped in the 20th century 19th-century Qing Period Blue and White Chinese Expor...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Carved Soapstone Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A carved soapstone lamp base, unusual because of the color of the stone; reddish, brown and black. The carving is in the shape of a vase which i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Sandstone

Chinese Carved Green Quartz Censor, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Green Quartz Censor, Now as a Lamp A captivating Chinese-carved green quartz censor was skillfully transformed into a lamp, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and art...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Quartz, Metal

Pair of Chinese Crackle Glazed Porcelain Lamps with Wooden Base and Lampshades
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. This exceptional pair ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Chinese Export, 19th century porcelain bottle vases mounted with French ormolu as oil lamps. The well potted ovoid light pale-green porcelain pear...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Antique Chinese Carved Green 'Jadeite' Quartz Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
A Chinese carved stone lamp mounted on a carved rosewood base. The carved stone is often referred to as Jadeite or Quartz but is in fact from the fluorite family. This lamp base was ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Quartz

Vintage Oriental Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage Oriental ceramic table lamp, dating from the 1960’s. It is of excellent quality and depicts a lovely subject of a boy riding a bull. It is full of character and ...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Chinese Famille Rose & Bird Design Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese table lamp made from an 18th century porcelain vase mounted with wood and brass hardware as a lamp, with a multi-colored fam...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

Chinese White Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th Century) white porcelain ginger jar form lamp with foliate & bird details mounted on a round wood base. Ships wi...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Wood

A 19 Century Nanking Porcelain Vase on an Ormolu base turned into a Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large late 19 Century Qing Era Chinese Nanking Porcelain Vase in famille verte crackle glaze decorated with intricate warrior and landscape scenes The vase would have been exported to France from Nanking China...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

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 Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Red & White Peking Glass Vases, Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Red and White Peking Glass Vases, Now as Lamps  China 20th Century  This elegant pair of Chinese red and white Peking glass vases, now converted into lamps, beautifu...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Yellow and Green Tole Palm Tree Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Vintage Chinese tole table lamps in the shape of palm trees, painted yellow and green, resting on octagonal bases and mounted with brass hardware. (PRICED AS Pair) Ships wit...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Quartz, Bronze

Vintage Pair of Chinese Abacus Lamps
By ABCO
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful pair of mid century Chinese Abacus Lamps made in Honk Kong.
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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Wood

Antique Chinese Blue & White Rooster & Florals Design Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese table lamp made from a porcelain vase mounted with wood and brass hardware as a lamp, with blue roster and floral design aga...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

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 Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Chinese Orange and Gold Crane Design Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) table lamp made from a round, orange, luster porcelain, lidded vase decorated with a gold crane design on one side an...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Multi-Colored Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese table lamp made from an 18th century porcelain vase mounted with wood and brass hardware as a lamp, with a famille rose intr...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

Large Chinese Double Gourd Ceramic Lamp
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese Double Gourd Ceramic Lamp on wooden base 20th Century. In good condition commensurate of age. Shade not included
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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 Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese White Porcelain Jar Table Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Chinese table lamp made from a white porcelain urn painted with a floral red roses design around mounted on a brown wooden base and fi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Famille Rose & Bird Design Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese table lamp made from an 18th century porcelain vase mounted with wood and brass hardware as a lamp, with a multi-colored fam...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

Large Chinese Ceramic Cylindrical Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large impressive and beautiful pair of vintage cylindrical Chinese table lamps having stunning decoration with birds and foliage in navy blue, burnt orange and gold against a white b...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Wood

Large Chinese Ceramic Cylindrical Table Lamps
Large Chinese Ceramic Cylindrical Table Lamps
$1,650 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Sang De Boeuf, Ormolu Mounted Vase, by Rookwood 1936, Now as a Lamp, Dark Glaze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sang de Boeuf, Ormolu Mounted Vase, by Rookwood Pottery 1936, now as a Lamp, Light Glaze Beautiful glazed vase raised on four ormolu elegant paw feet, attributed to E.F. Caldwell (O...
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1930s American Vintage Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Chinese Export table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export table lamps 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 table lamps 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 table lamps 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 table lamps, popular names associated with this style include The Marbro Lamp Company, Capodimonte, Chapman Manufacturing Company, and Imari Porcelain. 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 table lamps 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 $2,400.

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