Pair of Fujita Kutani Ceramic Hand Painted Floral Table Lamps, Japan
By Kutani Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Fujita Kutani double gourd shape ceramic and brass 2 socket lamps with floral motifs in white and red.
Brass
Huge Pair 1960s Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Chinese style Peacock
By Mottahedeh, Frederick Cooper, The Marbro Lamp Company, Kutani Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Both lamps are signed on the bottom of the porcelain with a Kutani Japanese symbol.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive and decorative pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each with an orange ground, pierced handles to either side.
Porcelain
Pair Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each having the classical orange ground with classical scrolling gilded decoration.
Porcelain
Kutani Porcelain Elephant Lamp, 19th Century Japanese
Located in El Monte, CA
A unique example of kutani polychrome porcelain mounted as a lamp from the Meiji period.
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani vases / lamps. Each with classical motif decoration, exotic flowers and bird decoration and handles either side.
Porcelain
Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani porcelain vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain vases / lamps. Each with the classical bold orange ground with scrolling gilded decoration.
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-20th-Century Japanese Kutani Hand-Painted Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
This mid-20th-Century pair of Japanese Kutani ware lamps features a highly celebrated Japanese literary theme known as the Thirty-Six Immortal Poets (Sanjūrokkasen).
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
Antique Large Kutani Porcelain Vase Table Lamp, 19th Century, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Porcelain vase. Japan. 19th century. Baluster form. Kutani ware. Green type. Decoration of scholars and brocade patterns. 18" high of the vase plus the rod to the top finale is 33". ...
Brass
$7,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Kutani Meiji Period Vases Porcelain Urns Table Lamps Antiques LA light
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Kutani Meiji Period Vases Porcelain Urns Table Lamps Antiques LA light , A fine quality pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani porcelain vases urns made into lamps.
Metal
Unavailable
H 43.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Natural Imagery
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain table lamps of cylindrical form with hand-painted decoration in tones of green with gold-enhanced details and highlights depicting peacocks amongs...
Porcelain
19th Century, Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century Meiji Period Kutani porcelain vase, with floral decoration. Mounted as a table lamp on a turned giltwood base.
Porcelain
Fine Pair of Japanese Orange and Gilt Kutani Vases as Lamp Bases
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of slender Japanese Kutani lamp bases, each decorated with landscapes reserves on an orange and gilt ground.
Porcelain
Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamp Vases Yellow Monochrome Vintage 1960s Table Crackle
By Kutani Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage pair Japanese porcelain yellow monochrome lamps in baluster form with rich yellow crackle glaze, circa 1970's. Nice quality, heavy, double articulated sockets. 30" high overa...
Porcelain
Large Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each large bottle-form lamp with iron-red decoration of elegant peacocks in a lush floral landscape setting; raised on giltwood bases; originally purchased at the Plaza House, Okinaw...
Ceramic
Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamp Vases Yellow Ceramic Monochrome Vintage, 1960s
By Kutani Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage pair Japanese porcelain yellow monochrome lamps in baluster form with rich yellow crackle glaze, circa 1970's. Nice quality, heavy, double articulated sockets. 30" high overa...
Ceramic
Pair of Japanese Kutani 19th Century Vases or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Japanese Kutani vases or lamps. Each having classical Japanese gilded and orange motif decoration.
Porcelain
Fine Japanese Kutani Vase Fitted as a Striking Table Lamp
Located in Highwood, IL
Impeccable vintage Japanese Kutani vase fitted as a stunning table lamp.
Pair Of Kutani Porcelain Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
each baluster form with leaf and rock work painted decoration.
Chinese Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Lamp with Court Scenes and Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Japanese Kutani style lamp from the mid-20th century, with court scenes and wooden base.
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Kutani Vases Now as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty pair of late 19th century Japanese Kutani vases, now drilled and electrified.
Brass
Pair of 19th c Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Exceptional pair of late Kutani vases,with brilliant red and gold overglaze and the characteristic use of dull black,converted to small lamps. The surfaces are intricately detailed w...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th c Kutani Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Exceptional pair of late Kutani Vases,with brilliant red and gold overglaze,and the characteristic use of dull black,converted to small lamps.The surfaces are intricately detailed wi...
Porcelain
A Pair of Kutani Vases now as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 19th century Kutani vases of double gourd form, painted in undertones of orange, decorated with foliate and arabesque designs throughout. Please note: Lampshade...
Ceramic
Pair Antique Kutani Lamps
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair antique Japanese Kutani porcelain sake bottles converted to double socket lamps.
Meiji Kutani Japanese Porcelain Table Lamp
By Kutani Studio
Located in Bochum, NRW
Meiji Kutani Japanese Porcelain Table Lamp This hexagonal-shaped porcelain table lamp is decorated with red and gold floral décor and is hand-painted.
Brass
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Japanese Kutani porcelain vase electrified into a table lamp.
Gold, Brass
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamp, Circa 1880-1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Table Lamp, Circa 1880-1900.
Porcelain
Japanese Export Porcelain Double-Gourd Table Lamp, Kutani-Style
Located in London, GB
A decorative Japanese export porcelain table lamp of double-gourd form, produced for the Western market and finished in Kutani-Style decoration.
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Kutani Geisha Girl, circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th century Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a Geisha girl, converted to a lamp.
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Kutani Vases or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century Japanese Kutani vases depicting floral scenes in the Classic orange colors.
Porcelain
Pair of Meiji Period Kutani Vases, Now as Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Meiji period Kutani vases Japan, circa 1890 with stylized handles, with finely painted figures and phoenix birds-now as lamps.
Silk, Porcelain
A Pair of 19 Century Meiji. Hand Painted Kutani Porcelain Lamps.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A classic pair of Iron red Kutani porcelain lamps. The Meiji Period circa 1880 vases, now as lamps.
Brass
Pair of Porcelain Japanese Kutani Lamps
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
Kutani lamps with white linen shades (8" diameter, 14" height). Elegant vase mounted on an Asian wood base. Geishas and a master scene framed in a floral motif.
A Pair of Japanese Kutani Lamps Depicting Birds.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Japanese Kutani vases and covers with panels of birds in landscapes; now lamps.
Porcelain
Large-Scale Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps
Located in Fulton, CA
An impressive pair of Asian ceramic vases mounted to wood stands. Hand-painted Japanese figures of the seven Gods of Fortune with Japanese lettering and floral detail. Signed on base...
Porcelain, Wood
Kutani vase lamp.
Located in Seattle, WA
Meiji period Kutani vase lamp. Vibrant colors with a crackled porcelain patina.
Kutani porcelain lamps
Located in Houston, TX
pair of Kutani porcelain oil lamp with bronze mounts
Bronze
Palatial Pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
A palatial pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain vases from the Meiji period, circa 1870, wired as lamps.
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani Pottery Lamps on Custom Gilt Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani pottery lamps on custom gilt bases new wiring.
Pottery, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani Pottery Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani pottery lamps on custom giltwood bases new wiring.
Pottery, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Kutani Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century Meiji Period polychrome glazed porcelain Kutani vases, decorated with figurative scenes, the bodies having applied handles and gilded dragons. Now wire...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$2,545 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,195 / set
H 36.75 in W 5 in D 7 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Standing Buddha Table Lamps by Westwood
By Westwood Lamps
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of standing Buddha table lamps in original gilded finish by Westwood Lamp Co., circa 1950s. Shades are shown for proportion and scale and are not included. Height to top of ...
Plaster
$1,618 / set
H 16 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Green Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Oil Lamps with ornate Ormolu bases now converted to Electric Table Lamps, of medium proportions, (see last image in s...
Ormolu
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Canton Style Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Canton style famille rose Chinese porcelain vases. Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Measures: height 65cm, diameter 25cm Crafted from porcelain and executed in the ...
Porcelain
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$2,850 / set
H 20.5 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Jars-Shaped Table Lamps, Wired the the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of white and blue porcelain jars-shaped table lamps with auspicious fish and water plant motifs, wired for the USA. Transform your space with this elegant pair of modern blue ...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Vases, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Depicting phoenix birds in flight.
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$9,500 / set
H 14 in Dm 8 in
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vases
By Satsuma
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very fine pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases. Painted scenes of men, women and children in landscape scenes and at leisure surrounded by ...
Bronze
$12,500 / set
H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps
By Satsuma
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and Japanese Satsuma porcelain lamps Each side with painted panels, the front and back depicting samurai warriors, the sides with...
Bronze
$6,338Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 15 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Louis XVI style chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presenta...
Ormolu
$24,000 / set
H 2 in W 14.8 in D 16.5 in
Mid 19th Century Hand-Painted British Porcelain Dinnerware, 88 Pieces
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a white background design details. Each piece is in...
Gold
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Famille Verte Vases Mounted as Lamps China, early 20th century, with bird and flower design against a crackled ground, with one-socket pole, mounted on a wood stand, with sha...
Brass
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
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