Purple and Sang de Boeuf Flambé 20th Century Large Chinese Antique Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine late Qing Dynasty Chinese purple and sang de boeuf flambé-glazed baluster vase, now mounted as a table lamp with a bespoke hand-gilded turned base.
Ceramic
$1,259Sale Price|40% Off
Chinese Baluster Vase Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese baluster vase, of blue ground with pink and yellow panels containing flowers, the twin zoomorphic handles to the neck above applied lizards. Converted to a lamp. Dimensions ...
Porcelain
Pair of Large Chinese Kangxi Blue and White 20th Century Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of large Chinese blue and white baluster vases, decorated in tones of blue and whites in the Kangxi manner, now mounted as lamps with hand gilded turned bases. Height of...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Jar Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lovely pair of Chinese blue and white jars with lids made into lamps with a teak base.
Ceramic
$6,640 / item
Gradient Table Lamp 'HALO' by Buzao 'High'
By Buzao
Located in Paris, IDF
'HALO' collection by Buzao, table lamp Laminated dichroic glass, gradient colors Size: 50 x 35 x H 50 cm Studio Buzao from Guangzhou (China) is exploring innovation with furniture a...
Glass
$6,640 / item
Gradient Table Lamp 'HALO' by Buzao 'High'
By Buzao
Located in Paris, IDF
'HALO' collection by Buzao, table lamp Laminated dichroic glass, gradient colors Size: 50 x 35 x H 50 cm Studio Buzao from Guangzhou (China) is exploring innovation with furniture a...
Glass
$6,640 / item
Gradient Table Lamp 'HALO' by Buzao 'Low'
By Buzao
Located in Paris, IDF
'HALO' collection by Buzao, table lamp Laminated dichroic glass, gradient colors Size: 50 x 50 x H 35 cm Studio Buzao from Guangzhou (China) is exploring innovation with furniture a...
Glass
$3,400 / set
Blanc De Chine Large Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s Blanc De Chine porcelain large table lamps with hand painted detail and gilt base. Shades for photography only.
Brass
Pair of Large 20th Century Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of large Chinese blue and white Kangxi style baluster vases, beautifully painted with Chinese figures in a stylised garden landscape, now mounted as table lamps with hand...
Porcelain
HALO Gradient Color Glass Light 'Tall' by Studio Buzao
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Size, color, design are customizable. This work is made of laminated dichroic glass. Production lead time is 2 - 3 months. Chinese experimental brand BUZAO’s latest collection HAL...
Glass
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...
Brass
Chinese 18th Century Blue and White Phoenix Vase as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
An 18th century (1736-95) Chinese blue and white porcelain phoenix vase. of high quality. Now lamped and fitted with a hand-gilded turned base and antiqued brass cap. Qianlong period.
Porcelain
Chinese Ceramic Plum Purple Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic table lamp from China. The deep tone and brilliant shine of the plum purple glaze creates a vivid visual impact; patches of brilliant lapis blue add a touch of iridescence.
Brass
A 20th Century Chinese Blue and Purple Junware Pottery Lamp
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1950 A 20th century Chinese Junware pottery baluster vase with blue and purple flambe glaze, now mounted as a lamp with a giltwood base.
Pottery
Pale Blue With Purple Pair Table Lamps With Shades, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of funnel neck shaped lamps. Pale blue with decorative purple drip glaze design.
Ceramic
Chinese Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Chinese blue and white glazed ceramic ginger jar with lid mounted as a lamp. Rewired.
Ceramic
Table Lamps with Porcelain Bases, Chinese Export, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of table lamps with amphora shaped polychrome painted porcelain lamp bases and blue fabric lampshades.
Porcelain, Fabric
Pair of Chinese Canton Enamel Hat Stands
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of early 19th century canton enamel hat stands, made for the Persian market, now converted to lamps.
A Fine Pair of Large Flambé Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 20th century, sang de boeuf flambé lamps of large scale, and striking glazes. Please note: Lampshades not included. Lamps photographed with a 18” diameter pale cream...
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Cobalt Hand-Painted Vintage Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully colored lamp has striking Asian design and a pleasing shape. It has been newly wired for the US. There is some reflection on the lamps from photography. Those “circ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 18.12 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Kangxi Period 1662-1722 Chinese Fish Powder Blue Ground Iron Red Gilt Lamp Vase
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Kangxi period circa 1662-1722 Chinese carp Powder blue ground iron red gilt vase converted to a lamp by the antiques depart...
Porcelain
Sold
H 16.93 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Antique Pair Blue and White Porcelain Ormolu Bronze Table Lamps Chinese European
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning pair of traditional bulbous form Art Deco period blue and white ribbed porcelain vases of generous proportions, now converted to a pair of electric table lamps, possibly of ...
Ormolu
Pair of Purple Monochrome Chinese Double Gourd Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese monochrome lamps with strong purple glaze with blue flecks throughout, of double gourd form.
Ceramic
Pair of Table Lamps Origin China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of table lamps Origin China Blue and white ceramic with floral motif Circa 1950 origin China 220 w electrified in very good condition Perforated base for electrification Bo...
Porcelain
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Large Antique 19th Century Blue and White Dragon Chinese Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of large antique 19th century blue and white dragon Chinese vase lamps. In excellent condition commensurate of age. One lamp shows a very faint line of grazing to the ...
Porcelain
Canton Brass Mounted Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Canton Brass Mounted Vase, now as a lamp, Nice Decoration, with brass banding at the base , by Veritas lamp works London. 14" h tot he socket , 10" high to the fittings, the vase is ...
Brass
Chinese Flambe Glazed Vase Lamp
Located in Milford, NH
A Chinese flambe glazed porcelain vase in an elongated ovoid form, converted to a two light lamp in the 20th century, on an ebonized wooden base. The vase probably dates to the late ...
Pair Chinese 19th Century Blue and White Vase or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Chinese 19th Century Blue and White vases. Each depicting mythical dragons amongst leaves and flowers. We can arrange to have these converted to lamps, if you ...
Porcelain
PAIR OF CHINESE PURPLE PORCELAIN LAMPS
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF CHINESE PURPLE PORCELAIN LAMPS OUR INVENTORY #08-L-244 AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
Unusual Carved Purple Stone Lamp
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking large crved stone lamp asian origins
1960s Chinoiserie Hosta Leaf Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful hand-painted ceramic Asian style lamp decorated with trailing leaves and berries. Lamp has a resin wood-like cap and footed base. Original wiring in working condition; a 75...
Ceramic
Mid Century Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Simple but elegant purple/brown Chinese porcelain lamp with black lacquer wooden base and cap.
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of LARGE Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Lamps
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Large pair of large Chinese Blue and White porcelain lamps. Large antique vases mounted and made into lamps. Lamps are newly rewired. Lucite is new. Shades are included. Overall 38"...
Porcelain
Pair of Large Scale Blue and White Dutch Delft Vase Table Lamps, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful, rare, and massively scaled pair of mid-19th century blue-and-white Dutch Delft pottery jar table lamps attributed to the Makkum factory, the thickly potted baluster form...
Brass
$16,800 / set
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large pair of 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese blue and white porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Each is beautifully hand painted with elaborate blue flowers and vi...
Porcelain
$22,800 / set
H 36 in Dm 14 in
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese blue and white porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Each is beautifully hand-painted with elaborate blue flowers and vi...
Porcelain
Chinese blue and white vases mounted as table lamps
Located in Reepham, GB
A matched pair of Chinese blue and white vases decorated with scenes of birds amongst foliage and the other with vases and objects. Now mounted as table lamps, each raised on turned ...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Blue & White Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese blue & white lamp.
Porcelain
Pair Of Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Baluster form with leaves and peonies. Carved wood covers and bases. provenance; Brady family, Far Hills New Jersey.
Porcelain, Wood
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.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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