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Style: Primitive
20th Century Antique Hand-crafted Turkish Terracotta Pot Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century hand-shaped terracotta table lamp transforms a utilitarian olive-oil storage jar from southern Anatolia into refined lighting. Molded from coarse red clay in the fo...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Antique 20th-Century Hand-Thrown Terracotta Olive-Oil Pot Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This hand-thrown terracotta jar, originally produced in western Turkey near Izmir for storing freshly pressed olive oil, has been sensitively converted into a table lamp. Formed from...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
20th Century Mediterranean Hand-Crafted Terracotta Clay Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century handcrafted terracotta table lamp was originally formed as a traditional harvest jar — a vessel once used for storing grains, oil, or olives across the Mediterranea...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Antique Scrolled Iron Converted Adjustable Candle Stand Hurricane Floor Lamp 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive antique Spanish Revival Colonial style converted candle stand. Features adjustable hurricane lantern over a wrought iron rod with t...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Lighting
Materials
Iron
Custom Table Lamp from Black Turkish Pot with Linen Shade
Located in Houston, TX
Custom table lamp from black Turkish pot with linen shade. Newly wired for use within the USA with line switch.
Category
2010s Belgian Primitive Lighting
Materials
Metal
Turkish Antique 20th-Century Hand-Thrown Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century hand-thrown terracotta table lamp was formed in Anatolia from dense local clay, and smoke-fired to an intense earth-red patina, evoking the sun-baked clay landscape...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
XL Tall Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Terracotta Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A tall vintage Turkish terracotta table lamp, hand-thrown using traditional Anatolian pottery techniques and dating to the 20th century. The lamp features a warm russet-toned clay su...
Category
1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century French Provence Glazed Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This vintage terracotta pot from Provence, France, captures the warm, tactile beauty of traditional Mediterranean pottery. Once used for storing olive oil or wine, its thick, rounded...
Category
1930s French Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Clay
Matte Dark Brown Glazed Lamp from Antique Chinese Oil Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Matte dark brown glazed lamp from antique Chinese oil jar. Newly-made custom lamp from lamps made with antique Chinese oil storage jar. Natural-color t...
Category
2010s Belgian Primitive Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oak Table Lamp in Syle of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
1940s Hand carved oak table lamp in the style of charles dudouyt with brass fittings.
Sold without lampshade.
Category
1940s Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Oak
Substantial Driftwood Table Lamp on Mahogany Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1940s sculptural driftwood table lamp with organic form and large size.
Beautiful, natural patina and good age present. Mahogany oval base has been refinished; driftwood is i...
Category
1940s American Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Driftwood, Mahogany
One Copper Naturally Oxidized Vessel Lamp
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Three Copper naturally oxidized vessel lamps sold individually. Standard US UL wiring. Shades not included.
WE JUST HAVE ONE LAMP LEFT 2 HAVE BEEN ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Primitive Lighting
Materials
Copper
Mid-20th Century Rounded Clay Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This antique Anatolian clay storage pot, sourced from the heart of Turkey, is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship rooted in centuries-old rural life. Once used for storin...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Clay
Chinese Storage Jar Lamp with Linen Shade
Located in Houston, TX
Chinese storage jar lamp with linen shade. Circa 1910-1939 Chinese storage jar, newly wired as table lamp. For use within the USA with line switch.
Category
2010s American Primitive Lighting
Materials
Metal
Touched Me Back – One-of-a-kind Handmade Sculptural Table Lamp
By James Burial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Touch sensitive lamp. Alder body with brass, birch, oak and maple cilia.
Category
2010s English Primitive Lighting
Materials
Brass
Something Followed Through –
By James Burial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Touch Sensitive Lamp. Solid oak body and appendage with brass cilia.
Category
2010s English Primitive Lighting
Materials
Oak
The Fruiting Body #1 – Hand Carved Solid Oak Modern Primitive Table Lamp
By James Burial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand carved lamp. White oak body with india ink accented pores.
Category
2010s English Primitive Lighting
Materials
Oak
Glazed Turkish Ceramic Terracotta Table Lamp 20th-Century Antique
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century hand-fired terracotta table lamp originates from the Adana region of southern Turkey, an area known for its rich iron-bearing clays and traditional wood-kiln potter...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
20th Century Mediterranean Hand-Crafted Terracotta Jar Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This hand-fired terracotta jar lamp channels the rugged simplicity of Mediterranean craft. Originally formed as a storage vessel, it was fired in open-kiln conditions, yielding a tex...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Lighting
Materials
Iron
Tall Black Glazed Pottery Table Lamp with Linen Shade
Located in Houston, TX
Tall black glazed pottery table lamp with linen shade. Newly wired for use within the USA with line switch.
Category
2010s American Primitive Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage African Primitive Carved Ebony Wood Benin Bust Head Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African (Nigerian) Primitive Carved Ebony Wood Benin Bust Head Sculpture Form Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H (to finial) x 18" H (to light socket) x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive Lighting
Materials
Ebony
Sculptural Driftwood and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Driftwood floor lamp with patinated brass stem (circa 1950s, USA). Organic form with dense textures and dark stain which contrasts nicely with the patinated brass.
Measures: Height...
Category
1950s American Vintage Primitive Lighting
Materials
Brass
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Located in London, GB
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