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Item Ships From: Los Angeles
Expertly Restored -California Modern Sculpted Ebony Table Lamp by Modeline of CA
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

BC3 by Equipo Santa & Cole for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The BC1, BC2 and BC3 wall lamps are the epitome of sturdy construction, aesthetic sobriety and functional quality. Their various shade options, including linen, stitched parchment or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Porcelain Cassiopeia 7 V3: Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a horizontal mobile chandelier with 7 glowing cast porcelain polyhedrons. Also available with bamboo polyhedrons. The Cassiopeia series was designed for spaces with lower c...
Category

2010s American Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling Fixture by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian style gilt metal ceiling fixture that depicts a gold sunburst. We can make this in both silver & gold and we can make as many as you need.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

LU Louis Sconce AS Outdoor LG
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS Outdoor is a large outdoor version of the all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contempo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Philips Wall Lights NX40, 1960
By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant geometric sconces composed of opaque glass cylinders with a teak veneer wrap, wired for US standards, dimmable, one E27 socket per fixture, max. wattage 75w or LED equivalent...
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal

1970's MOD Orange Enameled Multi-Spot Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Lyskaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
70's MOD ceiling spot light with 3 adjustable orange shades on chrome stems with black accents and black enameled hardware. In original condition with some chrome ware and consistent...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Paul Ferrante Celestial 6 Arm Giltwood Chandelier
By Paul Ferrante
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Paul Ferrante celestial 6 arm giltwood chandelier.
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Single 1920's cast iron outdoor sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and great quality 1920's cast iron sconce,
Category

1920s American Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pillow Floor Lamp, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pillow floor lamp Black lacquer Hand repousse Silk shade (26" diameter) Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates ba...
Category

2010s Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Lacquer

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Table Lamps by Light House Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Lighthouse Light & Shade Co. Manufacturer: Lighthouse Light & Shade Co. Dimensions 28in H x 9in W x 9in D Lamp Shade: 12in H x 17in W. __________________________________...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Tony Duquette Venetian Light Sconce, Mid-20th Century
By Tony Duquette
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid-Century Tony Duquette venetian light sconces. Each features metal palm leaf forms with custom shades and murano crystal prisms. Priced each. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic with Mosaic Accents Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

AVRA Wall Sconce - Alto
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glowing buds of natural alabaster nestle in a Brutalist-inspired solid cast bronze frame. Models in the collection are individually hand-crafted by the skilled artisans in our studi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

French Wall Lights by Jean Rene Cailette for Parscot, 1960
By Parscot, Jean Rene Cailette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful pair of French 1950s wall lights by Jean Rene Caillette for Parscot, with white metal bodies, detachable diffusers and brass ball joints, wired for US standards, one E12 so...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental size beautifully carved Italian Neoclassical style silvered lamps. The lamps have custom hand painted parchment shades. The lamps are newly wired with drip wax candle covers...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Silver

MoLUno Chandelier BB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the MoLUno chandelier fixture is an elegant 8 light chandelier made from painted aluminum and br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

French Double Arm Articulating Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural articulating wall sconce with two arms that swivel 180 degrees. Oval shaped diffusors rotate 360 degrees for directional light. One arm extends straight out while th...
Category

2010s Italian Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal

19Thc Decorated Stoneware Lamp W/Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Decorated stoneware handmade crock from Pennsylvania in fine condition with double handles.This lamp has been newly wired & custom made linen shade.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Pottery

Model DMB 26 Bauhaus Pendant Light by Marianne Brandt for Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen, Marianne Brandt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model DMB 26 Bauhaus pendant light by Marianne Brandt for Tecnolumen. Originally designed in 1926. Current production designed and manufactured in Germany. Nickel and opaque glass gl...
Category

2010s German Bauhaus Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Flush Mount Chrome & Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Sciolari for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Alessandro Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brilliant Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized by the esteemed Italian glass blower Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier, circa 1970. It features four thick translu...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Brass & Glass Sconces in the Style of Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite pair of Brass & Glass Sconces, inspired by the iconic designs of Jean Perzel from 1960's France. Crafted with precision and attention to...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

Small Arc Sconce in Satin Black with White Lucite Shade
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arc sconce is made of a solid black body and backplate with a white Lucite shade and black screws. Small: W 5.25in (13.5cm) x D 5.25in (13.5cm) x H 12i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Cherub Face Lamp with Custom Parchment Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom hand carved wood cherub face lamp newly wired with drip wax candle. The lamp is crowned with a rectangular shaped hand painted parchment shade. Worn p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

French Art Nouveau Iron Leaf Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and unique French Art Nouveau iron table lamp. Forged iron body with floating leaves on a tripod iron base. Newly re-wired with new tapered creamy paper shade with black t...
Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Iron

CP-1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in rare grey finish, optional horizontal or vertical mount, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon, ...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal

Task Lamp by Marianne Brandt for Kandem
By Marianne Brandt, Kandem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking 1930s task lamp No.802PL by Marianne Brandt for Kandem (1934-1939), enameled black with a white shade interior, with custom solid steel bases, can be used as wall or table l...
Category

1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mercury Glass Mirror Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern mercury glass table lamps in a sphere shape. Gorgeous detail work. Just add your favorite shade style.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Mirror

Mazzega Attributed Italian Teak Wall Mount Light with Slumped Glass Shades
By Mezzaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Mazzega attributed Italian MOD teak grid framed wall lights with organic slump molded glass plate shades. Unique design that is a truly illuminating conversation starter....
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century, Italian, Grey Enameled Drafting Lamp by Tecnolampada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian drafting table lamp by Tecnolampada with original manufacturer tag. Swivel and tilting head on adjustable stem with weighted base. In or...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Italian Floor Lamps by Gammalux, Italy 1980s
By Gammalux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage floor lamps with adjustable mechanism designed and manufactured in the 1980's in Italy by Gammalux. The lamps have beautiful architectural lines, the top portion of ...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal

Chic Patinated American Arts and Crafts Solid Copper Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic solid (painted) copper American Arts & Crafts hanging lantern. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Dimensions listed (10 in. diameter x 19 in. tall) are the dimensions of the l...
Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Copper

Buquet Floor Lamp EB 27 STL by Édouard-Wilfrid Buquet for Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At 4.29 p.m. on 9th February, 1927 Eduard-Wilfrid Buquet feild his patent for parts of this table lamp, particularly the flexible joints, at the Ministère du Commerce et l'Industrie ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal

Italian Floor Lamp with Domed Textured Glass Shade, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural and elegant Italian floor lamp from the 1970s, defined by its clean vertical lines and refined material palette. The lamp features a domed shade in thick, textured Muran...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vincente Eight Light Wood & Iron Painted Chandelier by Miamar Home
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight arm painted iron & wood Melissa Levinson chandelier. The iron is beautifully scrolled with wood painted bobeches. The paint is purposely weathered to perfection. The fixture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Iron

Two-Tier Eight-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-tier eight-light handwrought iron chandelier finished in an antique iron finish. The chandelier is newly wired with cream drip wax candle cover...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The cords are adjustable to your desired length and can extend another 6-12". For more than four decades, New York City-based Robert Sonneman has been at the forefront of modern lig...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Extended Model V75 Sconces by Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Extended Model V75 Sconces by Bergboms. Designed and manufactured in Sweden, circa the 1960s. Polished brass armatures with half dome shades. A pull-thread to operate the lig...
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

LUart Directional Sconce G by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superbly crafted linear wall sconce designed by Lumfardo Luminaires in a lightly patinated lacquered (gold) brass finish. Sconce is designed to feature artwork and/or objets d’art. E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Neoclassical Figural Marble Lamp with Tole Bouillotte Shade
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique neoclassical figural marble lamp with tole Bouillotte shade. Additional information: Materials: Marble, Tole Color: Antique White Perio...
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Floral Carved Demilune Marble Sconces - Rewired for US
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French floral carved marble sconces France, circa 1920s - Art Deco Handcrafted artisanal piece Each demilune sconce is sculpted from a single slab of marble and is unique in its comp...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Model LT 338 Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model LT 338 floor lamp by Carlo Nason. Originally designed in 1967. Current production by Mazzega designed and manufactured in Italy. Brushed copper, polished ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Copper

Custom Brass Eight Light Pendant Chandelier by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom brass pendant chandelier with white glass pieces. Can be done in other metals and sizes.
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

LUfold Pendant
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant LUfold pendant inspired by classical mid century Italian design. Made in solid aged brass. Featuring a graceful contoured curved design, this pendant is wired with 1-E26 medi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

LUfold Pendant
LUfold Pendant
$1,550 / item
Contemporary Antiqued Copper Dong Shan Table Lamp by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shade Size: 18 1/4"Dia x 12 1/8"H Dong Shan Table Lamp Antiqued Copper Copper Metal Hand Repoussé Tan Linen Shade Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Copper

Fog and Morup Teak and Hemp Pendant Lamp by Ib Fabiansen, 1960s
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog and Morup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Fog and Morup teak and hemp pendant lamp with a unique pulley system built into the canopy that allows for easy height adjustment. Designed by Ib Fabiansen, Denmark, 1960's. Giv...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Hemp, Teak

Philips Wall Sconce with Black Wire Mount and Milk Glass Shade, 1950's
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Philips 'NX20' wall sconce with decorative black wire frame and removable milk glass shade. A stylish pairing of glass and wire in original condition with visible wear co...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Wire

CP-1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in rare yellow finish, optional horizontal or vertical mount, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal

Spectacular Alabaster Obelisk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular alabaster obelisk lamp. Very tall. Heavy.
Category

20th Century French Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Italian 60's Glass Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian modern curved glass with circular cutouts and chrome fittings. Each sconces is composed of a inner white milk glass shade and an outer smoked glass shade. When lit ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Black Copper Lantern Lamp with Linen Panel by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lantern Lamp Black Copper Hand Repoussé Linen Panel Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative...
Category

2010s Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Copper

Antique Empire Bronze Column Table Lamp, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th century Empire brass column table lamp Additional information: Materials: Brass Color: Gold Period: early 19th century Styles: Empire Lamp Shade: Not Included ...
Category

Early 19th Century Empire Antique Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

Midi Bunker Ceiling Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in Green
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jo Hammerborg designed Midi Bunker large ceiling pendant produced by Fog and Mørup. Rare model, adjustable height, ceiling flush mount with white canopy, chrome swing arm and green e...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

XL 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-Globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod. Three of the globes are angled down with brass shades. The other three have powdercoated shades. The ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Italian Candlestick Lamps with Custom Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom lamps made with a pair of 19th century hand carved Italian candlesticks wired into lamps and crowned with hand painted parchment shades. Newly wired for electricity an...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Lanterne Large Outdoor Fixture
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Lanterne is constructed with bronze or black powder-coated aluminum and a solid brass reflector backplate. The fixture is suitable for wet locations and has a waterproof plexigla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Brass and Turquoise Table Lamp by Mexican Artist, Pepe Mendoza, ca 1950
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Artist, Pepe Mendoza, designs a wonderfully unique biomorphic Brass lamp with Turquoise Inlay. The hand Crafted lamp is a complement to any desk or side table, bringing a mo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Brass

The 'Sellier' Stitched Black Leather Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Sellier' French modernist-style stitched black leather table lamp by Design Frères. Crafted from premium black leather, the stitched detailing adds a touch of sophi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Los Angeles - Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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