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Pair of Fine Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Lamps
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Nice pair of Antique Japanese Imari Lamps. Antique vases converted later to lamps. Direct from a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Orange Ground Vases Lamps
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Japanese 19th century porcelain vases lamps of baluster form, decorated with birds seated
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Early 20th 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

A Pair of Japanese Sake Bottles as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of ceramic Japanese sake bottles with writing in dark ink, now mounted as lamps.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Imari Vase converted to Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This circa 1880 Imari vase from Japan has been converted to a striking lamp. The vase is setting on
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain, Wood

Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Champlevé Vase Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Japanese bronze & champlevé vase lamp. Archaic design. The vase made into a lamp
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Late 19th Century Japanese Archaistic Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Lacquered Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a décor of gilded flowers and birds on a black ground, with two red oval cartouches on each side, one decorated with a bird perched on a flowering branch, the other with a ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Torchiere or Floor Lamp
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th century Japanese Meiji bronze torchiere or floor lamp with foliage and bird relief
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Signed Vase Lamp
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Imari lamp in lobed form with good quality painting from the Fukagawa factory, circa mid
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

An Elegant Pair of Japanese Quadrangular Pale Celadon Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of Japanese quadrangular pale celadon glazed urns now mounted as lamps; each with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Imari Table Lamp of Large Scale, Japan, circa 1880
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Circa 1880 Japanese Imari 'palace' vase of large scale converted to a table lamp. Measurements
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

A Large Pair Of 19th Century Japanese Candlestick Lamps
Located in London, GB
Japan, circa 1880 A fine pair of late nineteenth century gilded candlesticks with gadrooned central
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Wood

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
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair of Meiji Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps with Birds
Located in London, by appointment only
Fabulous pair of late 19th century Meiji porcelain vases, now mounted as lamps. Japan, circa 1880
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Japanese Imari Style Porcelain Table Lamps with Phoenix Motif
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese pair of Imari style porcelain table lamps, each featuring a scene with a phoenix above a
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass

Japanese Imari Porcelain Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt and chiseled bronze. Japanese Imari porcelain. Made for electricity, end of 19th century.
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1870s French Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meiji Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps with Samurai
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases. Decorated with fabulously
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Floor Lamps with Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century pair of Japanese floor lamps, once oil lamps, crafted in bronze with a dark
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Large Pair of 18th Century Japanese Arita Vases/Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of large 18th century Japanese Arita spill vases, having classical oriental
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Late Edo Period Imari Vase Table Lamp
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A beautiful Japanese late Edo Period (1603 - 1868) Imari baluster form vase of large scale (18" x
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamps, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Japanese porcelain ginger jar table lamps with hand painted floral scenes, resting on gilt
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Lidded Imari Vases/Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of Japanese lidded Imari vases/lamps. Each with painted inset panels
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

19th Century Japanese Vase Table Lamp in Brass Bamboo Mount
Located in Conwy, GB
A Japanese vase table lamp in brass bamboo mount.  
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass

Pair of Victorian Japanned Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Baluster form in an imitation of papier Mache on a wood foundation. Provenance : Drue Heinz Estate.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Lamp

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Wood

Exquisite Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Oil Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exquisite Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Oil Table Lamps This exquisite pair of antique
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Fine Pair of Japanese Satsuma Vases / Lamps, 19th Century Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1864-1912) Satsuma vases / lamps, each with wonderful
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Bronze Dragon Chasing the Bird Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
A beautiful pair of Japanese bronze oil lamps from c.1880 now converted to electricity. Finely
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Japanese Art Nouveau Floral Table Lamp with Beetle Light Switch
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Art Nouveau period table lamp in shape of a flower, with a beetle shaped light switch
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Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Lamp

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Metal, Bronze

Circa 1880 Japanese Imari Vase Table Lamp
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 Japanese Imari vase now as a table lamp. Decorated with opposing reserves featuring a
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1880s Chinese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Wood

Vintage Japanese Ginger Jar Lamps - a Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of vintage black Japanese porcelain ginger jars with kinrande style gold paint mounted as
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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Double X-Ray Lamp with Japanned Finish
Located in Peekskill, NY
This as very unique lamp... It has two matching 5.5" diameter mirrored X-Ray shades that can be
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Early 20th Century American Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass

Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Urns, Now Mounted as Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
This handsome pair of lamps are at once highly ornamental and useful. An oversized pair of Japanese
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Japanese Pigeon Blood Ginbari Cloisonné Enameled Bronze Mounted Table Lamp
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Japanese cloisonné where textured silver foil is wrapped around the metal body (normally brass) and wire
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th century Japanese Cloisonne Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Japanese cloisonne vase mounted as a lamp. Late Meiji period vase mounted as a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Lamp

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Silver, Copper

Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Japanese porcelain vase mounted as a lamp. Famille noir in Chinese taste with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Japanese Blue and White Vases transformed into Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a blue and white foliage decor.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair Of Antique Decorative Lamps, Japanese, Bronze, Table Light, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative lamps. A Japanese, bronze and enamel temple jar light, dating
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Vase as Custom Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely Japanese cloisonne vase in vivid colors of blue, red, yellow, green and lilac. Overall
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Enamel

1853 Japanese Imari Table Lamp – From Oil Flame to Timeless Light
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, GB
An 1853 Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp – From Oil to Illumination A piece where art and
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Ormolu Mounted Imari Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a pear-shaped body set over a short foot and tapering to a slender neck, the body painted in dark underglaze blue with the 'Three Friends of Winter', the leaves and blossom...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Antique Pair of Japanese Handpainted Pink Porcelain Lamps with Silver Shades
Located in Toronto, ON
This pair of antique Japanese porcelain lamps are extremely rare and valuable not only for their
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Metal

Early 20th C. Satsuma Pottery Table Lamp Gilt Polychrome Immortals Japan
By Satsuma
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Japanese Satsuma pottery table lamp decorated with hand-painted figures of a group of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Japanese Nippon Scenic Hand Painted Gilt Porcelain Figural Lamp, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique table lamp offers Japanese Nippon urn form base with hand painted scenic decoration
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel and Bronze Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
is measured to top of silk pleated shade, height of lamp is 20 inches.
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1910s Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of Japanese bronze vases mounted as lamps. Meiji period. Well decorated with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Japanese Cloisonné Copper and Enamel Table Lamp, 1st Quarter 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautifully crafted cloisonne on copper lamp mounted on a giltwood base, vivid enamel colors.
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1910s Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Style Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Satsuma style vase mounted as a lamp, the central cartouche depicting two samurai in
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19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Lamp

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Metal

Pair of Lamps in Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of vase shape lamps in Japanese porcelain. Brown background decor and stylized motifs of
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1880s Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

C. 1860-80 Pair of Japanese Imari Vases Mounted as Lamps
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860-80 pair of Japanese Imari vases mounted as lamps. Reeded bodies with large floral
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain, Wood

Japanese Edo Period Imari Porcelain Vase and Table Lamp, circa 1700
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A late 17th, early 18th century Japanese Edo period Imari porcelain vase or jar of hexagonal
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass

Japanese Edo Period Imari Porcelain Vase and Table Lamp, circa 1700
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A late 17th, early 18th century Japanese Edo period Imari porcelain vase or jar of hexagonal
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lamp

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Brass

Early 20th Century Black Japanned Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century black japanned Chinoiserie floor lamp An early twentieth century turned and
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1920s British Victorian Antique Japanese Lamp

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Pine

Japanese Taisho Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp with Chrysanthemums and Oak Leaves
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Taisho period Art Nouveau bronze table lamp with intricate floral design of chrysanthemums
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Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Meiji Reticulated Bronze Table Lamps with Decorative Shades
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Japanese Meiji two-light reticulated bronze table lamps with bulbous stems, footed
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

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
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lamp

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze and Porcelain Urns Converted to Lamps, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Japanese exceptional quality bronze and porcelain urns converted to lamps, circa 1900s.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

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Bronze

Pair of Mid-19th Century Japanese Imari Pattern Vases Converted to Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-19th century Japanese Imari pattern vases having moulded bodies with panels depicting
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp

Materials

Pottery

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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.