Large Pair of Samson Armorial Vases as Table Lamps with Giltwood Bases

Pair of 1940s Armorial Samson French porcelain vases that were turned into lamps. On gilt bronze bases. Needs rewiring. Height from bottom of base to top...

An elegant pair of French porcelain Samson style Armorial decorated table lamps. These are marked "Made in France" on the underside attributing ...

French Large Samson Chinese Export Style Porcelain Armorial Table Lamp Elegant French porcelain Samson style armorial decorated table lamp from the early...

Pair of Satsuma vases on later bronze bases as lamps with custom shades, Japan. Late 19th/ early 20th Century.

A pair of white porcelain table lamps, each set on a circular giltwood base and wired for use in the USA. With gently rounded forms and slender necks, the vases present a clean, scul...

Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass ...

large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.

Pair of 1960s giltwood urn shaped lamp bases. Can also be used for table bases. Marked Italy on bottom.

Pair of Mid-Century Modern art pottery table lamps.

A pair of exquisite early 20th-century Samson Armorial jar lamps, crafted in the Chinese Export Famille Rose style, are adorned with the Great Seal of the State of Maryland on both sides. The porcelain bodies are intricately hand-painted with delicate pastel shades, gilded accents, and the elaborate heraldic motif. Each lamp is mounted on a circular wooden base with double lamp sockets, showcasing exceptional condition and period-appropriate hardware. Samson Armorial refers to finely hand-painted porcelain produced by the renowned French firm Edmé Samson et Cie. This firm is celebrated for its elaborate coats of arms and heraldic designs, often executed in the spirit of 18th-century Chinese Export porcelain or European royal wares. These pieces are celebrated for their meticulous artistry, subtle shading, and lavish gilding. Chinese Export Famille Rose is a vibrant decorative tradition that gained popularity from the 18th century. It is characterized by soft pink and rose hues created from an opaque enamel, complemented by complementary pastels (greens, blues, yellows), detailed figures, floral reserves such as Rose Medallion motifs, gilt highlights, and painting techniques that emphasize nuanced shading and outlined leaves. These techniques distinguish Chinese Export Famille Rose from earlier Chinese porcelain styles. Size: 6.5” D (base) x 26” H C. 1910, France Provenance These lamps were in the governor's mansion during the Theodore McKeldin administration, 1951-59. From the private collection of Charlene O'Malley, a noted Baltimore antiques...