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Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp
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Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp

1900 - 1920
Sold by Elmgarden
Description

Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp

The lamp is a beautifully shaped ceramic piece which is decorated with oriental style markings, it is topped off with a pleated coolie shape lampshade

The lamp and shade are in good used condition, the wiring is relatively new

The lamp is 19” high including the shade and the shade is 16” in diameter

HW116

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Black Ceramic Table Lamp to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152678
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HW116
Description
Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp
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The lamp is a beautifully shaped ceramic piece which is decorated with oriental style markings, it is topped off with a pleated coolie shape lampshade.
Elmgarden

The lamp and shade are in good used condition, the wiring is relatively new

The lamp is 19” high including the shade and the shade is 16” in diameter

HW116

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Black Ceramic Table Lamp to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152678
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HW116
Elmgarden
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A black ceramic table lamp featuring a carved openwork motif and a cream pleated fabric conical shade.
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Archive I A black ceramic table lamp featuring a carved openwork motif and a cream pleated fabric conical shade.

Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp

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A black ceramic table lamp featuring a carved openwork motif and a cream pleated fabric conical shade.
Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp
Ref: SA1152678
A black ceramic table lamp featuring a carved openwork motif and a cream pleated fabric conical shade.
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Ceramic table lamps inspired by East Asian motifs became widely popular in Western interiors during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries. Craftspeople adapted traditional Chinese and Japanese vessel forms, such as baluster jars and urns, into functional electric lighting fixtures featuring symbolic pierced patterns.

These lamp bases are formed from moulded or wheel-thrown clay, which is hand-carved or pierced while soft to create openwork lattice designs. After firing and application of a dark or monochrome glaze, the ceramic body is fitted with internal electrical components, a metal lamp neck, and a mounting socket.

Authentic period ceramic lamps generally feature aged electrical wiring or replaced modern fittings alongside weightier, thick-walled pottery. Look for maker marks on the underside, natural surface wear on the glaze near the base, and period-appropriate metal switch hardware.

A dark ceramic lamp provides visual grounding when set against neutral or wood panelled backdrops. Pair it with a contrasting pleated or linen shade to balance the heavy base, positioning it on a sideboard, console table, or writing desk alongside natural textures and framed artwork.

Disconnect the lamp from the mains supply prior to cleaning. Dust the ceramic base regularly using a soft, lint-free cloth or a small dry paintbrush to clean within the pierced openwork details, and brush the fabric shade gently with a soft-bristled brush.
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