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Large Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps 105 X 24 Cm
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Large Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps 105 X 24 Cm

19th century
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Large pair of antique 19th century Chinese porcelain vase lamps having magnificent hand painted dragons in wonderful red, blue and green colours and a wonderful yellow background colour, raised on circular hardwood bases.

An exceptional pair of the highest quality in perfect working condition. The colours are exquisite.

Dimensions:

Full height including light fixture and when shades are fitted 105 x 24 x 24 cm (41.34 x 9.45 x 9.45 in)

Height of vase section 66 cm (25.98 cm)

Vases Dated 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196925
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2314
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Large pair of antique 19th century Chinese porcelain vase lamps having magnificent hand painted dragons in wonderful red, blue and green colours and a wonderful yellow background colour, raised on circular hardwood bases.
fig 1. A pair of large nineteenth-century Chinese yellow porcelain vase lamps decorated with hand-painted multicoloured dragons and mounted on carved dark wooden bases.
fig 1. Large Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps 105 X 24 Cm

An exceptional pair of the highest quality in perfect working condition. The colours are exquisite.

Dimensions:

Full height including light fixture and when shades are fitted 105 x 24 x 24 cm (41.34 x 9.45 x 9.45 in)

Height of vase section 66 cm (25.98 cm)

Vases Dated 1880

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196925
Dealers Internal Ref
2314
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of large nineteenth-century Chinese yellow porcelain vase lamps decorated with hand-painted multicoloured dragons and mounted on carved dark wooden bases.
Large Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamps 105 x 24 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase lamps gained widespread popularity in Western interiors during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as part of the Chinoiserie movement. European and American decorators frequently converted authentic imported Chinese ceramic vessels into electrified table lamps by adding metal harp mountings and wooden bases.

These lamps are constructed from high-fired kaolin clay porcelain coated in lead-based enamel glazes, known for rich pigmentation such as famille jaune or famille rose. The electrical components typically feature brass fixtures, while the support stands are crafted from carved hardwood.

Authentic pieces feature hand-painted enamel details showing slight human variations, rather than uniform transfer prints. Inspecting the base often reveals drill holes made during electrical conversion, along with characteristic glaze shrinkage, iron spots, and historical wear along the unglazed foot rim.

Positioning a pair on a symmetrical sideboard or console table creates visual balance and gravitas. Pair them with tailored neutral silk shades to keep the focus on the intricate enamel paintwork, allowing them to anchor traditional, maximalist, or contemporary spaces.

Dust the porcelain surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Avoid liquid cleaning agents or abrasive chemicals, as moisture can harm delicate overglaze enamels and underlying historical wooden bases.
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