Skip to main content

Antique Chinese Lamp

to
141
1,983
826
1,885
842
842
547
223
146
84
82
78
70
53
46
33
26
25
23
20
16
15
12
8
6
5
5
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
8
6
5
3
2
Sort By
Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted into Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese porcelain vase mounted into lamp, 18th century.
Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair 19th century Chinese Rose medallion / Cantonese spill vases, each with the classical Green
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality mid-19th century Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp. Having a black and green
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of similar white painted, grey green terracotta lamp bases made from rustic vintage Chinese
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Terracotta

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese 18th Century style Famille Verte vase / lamp.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite 18th-century style Chinese Famille Verte vase has been elegantly transformed into a
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Black Glazed Porcelain Lamp With Gilt Metal Mounts
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome Chinese black porcelain vase is mounted with gilt metal fittings.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking 19th century Chinese power blue vase / lamp with French gilded ormolu mounts to the top
Category

Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Fine Cerulean Blue Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant Pair of Cerulean Blue Chinese Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps, circa 1900 or earlier
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Sang de Bouf Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful 19th Century Chinese Sang de Bouf vase, having French gilded ormolu scrolling foliate
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Ormolu

Archaistic Chinese Carved Agate and Gilt Metal Lamp
Located in New York, US
dancer and was mounted as a lamp in the early 20th century. It is mounted on a carved giltwood base and
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Agate, Metal

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
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

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.
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese 19th Century Powder blue porcelain vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair Chinese 19th Century Powder Blue vases / lamps. Each with Blue and gilded ground, inset hand
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase/Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Chinese Famille Verte lidded vase having good quality French
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese 19th century porcelain blue and white vase converted as a lamp. Hand painted with Chinese
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Mid-Later 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Blue White Jar Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-later 19th century Chinese porcelain blue & white jar, now as a lamp. Large covered jar with of
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Chinese Blue and White vase/ lamp, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackleware vase / lamp. Depicting Classical
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese White Porcelain Reticulated Lamp, 1940
Located in Norton, MA
Beautiful reticulated white porcelain lamp with foliate scroll background and flowers in low relief
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Vase and Lamp Cracked Glazed Chinese Porcelain White Ivory, Qing, China 19th C
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Chinese porcelain vase with cracked glaze with 2 handles in the shape of elephant
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Blue and White Foliate 19th Century Chinese Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 19th century Chinese porcelain vases, decorated throughout with stylised foliate and
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Famille Verte Chinese vases / lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vases / lamps. Each with
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Chinese Mirror Black Porcelain Jar Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A stunning antique Chinese porcelain 19th century jar, as a lamp. The porcelain jar is in a Mirror
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Chinese Blue Flambé Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
An early 19th century or later Chinese blue flambé porcelain vase as a lamp. Lamp is with a
Category

1820s Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Pair 19th Century Chinese Flambe Oxblood Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century Chinese Asian Sang De Boeuf "Oxblood" glazed vases as table lamps mounted on
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Brass

Chinese Blue and White Vase Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking Chinese Blue and White vase, having French scrolling foliate ormolu mounts and handles
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking 19th Century Chinese export Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp, having a blue ground
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Deep Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain 19th Century Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
, decorated throughout with rubbed gilt decoration and Chinese inscriptions. Now mounted as a lamp with a hand
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

Chinese 19th Century Sang Du Bouf Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese Sang du Bouf porcelain vase / lamp. Having gilded ormolu mounts.
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vases / Lamps, circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative pair of 18th century style Chinese Celadon porcelain two handled vases / lamps
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Quartz

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative 19th century Chinese blue and white vase or lamp, having a white ground with blue
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Famille Verte Chinese Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vase or lamp. Having the classical
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Single Chinese Children Famille Rose Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single Chinese porcelain Famille rose medallion "Children at Play" lidded vase mounted as table
Category

1910s Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Brass

Chinese Famille Rose Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Famille Rose Vase Mounted as a Lamp Total Height: 24.5" Vase Height: 13"  
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Brass

19th C Massive Chinese Lotus Ceramic Grain Vessel Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century Chinese Ceramic Lotus grain vessel converted to lamp. This dramatic lamp is oversized
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Large 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th century Chinese Famille rose vase or lamp. Having beautifully painted panels
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese famille verte porcelain vase depicting classical scenes of men
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

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
Category

18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

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
Category

18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

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
Category

18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful pair of 19th century Chinese rose medallion / Cantonese vases, each with wonderful
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese rose medallion vase or lamps. Having classical floral boarders
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Jaune Enameled Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chinese Famille Jaune Enameled Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp. Measures: 6" in width, 6" in depth
Category

Early 20th Century American Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Enamel

Pair Chinese Famille Rose Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) Chinese export porcelain vases in the Famille Rose style, later
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Jar Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Jar mounted as a lamp. Iron red foo dog decoration on jar. Mounted as a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Paint

Pair Of Chinese White Crackle Glaze Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each Globular form with a cream color crackle surface.. Two light with wood bases and includes shades.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair Chinese Blue and White crackleware vases / lamps, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese blue and White crackleware vases / lamps. Each
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand-painted porcelain Republic period Zun-form vases with matte glaze, made into lamps at
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain, Linen, Wood, Paint

Chinese Porcelain Mirror Black Lamp; Bronze Mounts and Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This mirror black glaze ginger jar form porcelain lamp is mounted with gilt metal fittings. Its
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Style Filigree Gilt Wood Dragon Floor Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese-style (19th Century) carved and filigree gilt wood 6 sided dragon base floor
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lamp

Materials

Brass

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Chinese Lamp", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Chinese Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Chinese lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique Chinese lamp — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Chinese lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese lamp, designed in the Victorian, Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Edward F. Caldwell Co., Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel and Theodore Deck each produced at least one beautiful antique Chinese lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Lamp?

An antique Chinese lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,534, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Antique Chinese Lamp
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.