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19th Century Satsuma Vase as a Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
Large Satsuma vase as a lamp with a pair of figures resting atop the urn form vase holding gold
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass

Pair of Satsuma Vases, Mounted as Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
Decorated with different scenes all around. Antique finish to brass base and cap. Base is 8 inches in diameter. The porcelain alone is 16 inches tall and the squared sides measure 6 ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases Converted to Lamps
Located in London, GB
. Standing on an incised rectangular base with concave corners. Converted into table lamps and electrified
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Ormolu

Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Period Satsuma Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
, decorated with courtly figures in landscapes. Now raised on turned giltwood bases as table lamps. Meiji
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Imari Vase Mounted as a Lamp, End of the 19th Century
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
This colorful imari vase has been mounted as a lamp and a handmade lampshade has been put on it
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Meiji Blue and Gold Glazed Baluster Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
-turned giltwood base as a lamp for electric lighting. Meiji Period Dimensions refer to vase and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Meiji Porcelain Vase With Gilt Bronze Mounts Converted to a Lamp
Located in London, GB
stylised chrysanthemum, a flower identified with the Japanese throne. Gilt bronze mounts. Japan, late 19th
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Ormolu

19th Century Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Second half of the 19th Century Arts and Crafts movement floor lamp in a Japanese style. This lamp
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Lamp

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Iron

Lámpara Imari japonesa
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Lámpara Imari japonesa Circa 1.900, realizada en cerámica esmaltada, con motivos naturalistas y policromía roja, azul y dorado.
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Early 1900s Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Lamp

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Ceramic

Japanese Iron Votive Oil Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese tomyodai, votive lamp stand in the form of a hoju no tama, jewel of wish fulfillment. The
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Iron

Companion Pair of Japanese Bronze Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each in the form of an elephant with a houdah on its back.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Rare late 19th C Japanese Cloisonne Lamp
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful rare Japanese Cloisonne oil lamp now electrified
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Very Original Japanese Bronze Lamp, Late Meiji Period
Located in Paris, FR
This is a very original bronze lamp representing a little boy trying to catch a bird. Japan, early
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Plant Stand, Carved Lacquered Lamp Table, Meiji Period, H132
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Japanese plant stand, carved lacquered lamp table, Meiji period, Japan 1900, H132 Japan
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Oak

Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Japanese Ceramic Lamp Stand, circa 1930s
Located in Westmaas, NL
This hand-painted Japanese ceramic lamp stand dates from the 1930s. It's Stunning and Unique shape
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Ceramic

Antique Mingei Japanese Temple Iron Oil Lamp Stand, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Tomyodai, a temple light stand created of handwrought iron in an upright form of a circle
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Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lamp

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Copper, Iron

Pair of Imari Jars with Covers Made into Lamps
Located in Carmel, CA
5.75 H Lamp 12" to base for light bulb
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18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

A fantastic pair of Satsuma lampstands, former oil-lamps.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This pair of finely decorated Satsuma vases is of very high quality, the decorations show various figures, local motifs and symbols. The top and bottom are bronze mounted. They are ...
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Small Antique Carved Walnut Drop Leaf Table Asian Carved Lamp Card Tea Table
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A charming small antique Edwardian carved walnut drop-leaf table. A highly decorative piece of antique furniture this occasional table stands on 4 turned legs united by four spindle ...
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Early 1900s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Walnut

Single Japanese Lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-315 Gilded ceramic lamp.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Ceramic

1920s Cast Brass Japanese Lamps
Located in New Windsor, NY
Wonderfully cast and detailed brass lamps. Tall candelabra design. Both signed Japan, circa 1920
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass

Antique Japanese Art Pottery Lamp with Period Woven Bamboo Shade
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Japanese art pottery lamp in the form of a woven basket with multi color flambe glaze. Double
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Lamp

Japanese Bronze Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese bronze lamp with beautiful patination.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Japanese Imari Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming Japanese Imari Lamp that dates to the early 20th century; the Imari porcelain
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair Japanese porclain lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-301 Floral incised porclain lamps
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Metal

Japanese Shigaraki Tsubo Lamp
By Shigaraki Valley Potters
Located in Stamford, CT
Shigaraki ware is pottery and stoneware made in Shigaraki area, Japan. The kiln is one of the ‘Six
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Lamp

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Earthenware

Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful pair of lamps with hand painted bamboo design under glaze. With or without shades.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Bronze Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of 19th century Japanese bronze lamps with foliate and bird relief decoration. * Shades Not
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

1920 s Japanese Cloissone Lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-346 Japanese cloissonne lamp with wood base
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Wood

Pair of Japanese bronze lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of early 20th century Japanese bronze table lamps heavily and thickly decorated with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, circa 1910, with blue, red and yellow enamel inlay on brass
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass, Enamel

Japanese Champlevé Bronze Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This lamp consists of a Japanese bronze vase with intricate, beautifully laid champlevé work. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Blanc de Chine Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A refined pair of Japanese blanc de chine baluster-form long neck vases now mounted as lamps; from
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Japanese Bronze Vase Lamp, Meiji Period
Located in San Marino, CA
Japanese Meiji period bronze vase lamp with grape leaf motif, resting on a wooden base.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Hexagon Lamp
By Satsuma
Located in Water Mill, NY
Hexagon 19th century Japanese Satsuma hand-painted vase made into 37" lamp salmon like colors
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

An Elegant Japanese White Porcelain Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and boldly-scaled Japanese white porcelain baluster-form vase now mounted as a lamp
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Japanese Papier Mache Vase Table Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful deep colour on this pair of Japanese Papier Mache Vase Lamps. Graceful Design.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Papier Mâché

Monumental 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lamp
By Satsuma
Located in Water Mill, NY
Monumental 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase made into a lamp. Salmon like colors a wood base.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Japanese Arita vase / lamp 18th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp. Having classical blues and golds
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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

1920s Cast Bronze Japanese Figurative Lamp
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Absolutely gorgeous Vintage Authentic Japanese 'Victorian Couple' Boudoir Table Lamp. The lamp
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Early 20th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Pair Of Japanese Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a ruffled rim and baluster form body , grape leaf and berry handles the vase decorated with dragon and panelled vignettes.
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1870s Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Large Japanese Ceramic and Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare and unusual Japanese electrified oil floor lamp. The highly detailed terracotta colored
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1870s Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Urn made into lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Bronze Urn made into lamp
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Pair of Japanese vases mounted as lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th Century Japanese vases mounted as lamps. 21" height of body
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Japanese 19th Century Bronze Meiji Lamps, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of Japanese bronze lamps finely carved with birds and plants. The Meiji era represents the
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period table lamp in shape of a lantern. The piece is made in bronze and was made in
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Woven Copper Shakudo Basket Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Japanese Copper Shakudo lamps in red woven copper with brass ribbon and mixed metal panels
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass, Copper

Japanese Asian Brass Champleve Cloissone Table Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Japanese brass champleve table lamp with colorful enamel detail topped with an etched
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Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass, Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Vase Pair as Custom Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, now as custom lamps with modern barrel shades, tall
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair 18th Century Japanese Imari vases / lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful pair of Japanese 18th Century Imari vases, each with bold blue, red and gilded
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of good quality 19th Century Japanese Imari lidded vases / lamps, each with gilded ormolu
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Japanese Imari Porcelain Urn Lamps, a Pair
Located in Marietta, GA
Adorable pair of small , Japanese Imari, urns w/ gilt bases. Beautifully painted, in classic Imari
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Japanese Altar Stick Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully scaled gilded Japaenese altar sticks as lamps with silk shades.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Wood, Paint, Silk

18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An 18th Century Arita Imari porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful bold colouring to the scrolling
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Studio Celadon Porcelain Lamp
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Japanese studio porcelain lamp with incised carp and great celadon glaze, circa 1920's
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Lamp

Pair of Monumental Japanese Satsuma Vases as Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A unusual pair of monumental 19th century Japanese Satsuma vases made into lamps. The lamps have a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, by appointment only
Japan, circa 1880. A fine pair of Japan cloisonné hexagonal baluster vases mounted as lamps
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Antique Japanese Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Japanese lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and porcelain, every antique Japanese lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Japanese lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Japanese lamp, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Japanese lamp over the years, but those crafted by Satsuma, Liberty of London and Imari Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Lamp?

Prices for an antique Japanese lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $149 and can go as high as $375,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,611.

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 Japanese Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Made out of bamboo wooden slats and white rice paper, Shoji lamps can be used as a table, floor or hanging lamp. The rice paper diffuses the light to create a soft glow, and can have gorgeous designs on them. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Shoji lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Zen lamp creates soothing ambient lighting. Often made of metal, glass or brass, Zen lamps come in table-top, floor, and ceiling-mounted pendant styles and diffuse the light through a variety of shade types. Shop a collection of Zen lamps from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
  • 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 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 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 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.