Are these lamps converted from old jars?

Many examples begin life as nineteenth-century ceramic ginger jars or lidded vases before being adapted into functional table lamps. This conversion process retains the original painted body while integrating modern wiring and fittings for household use.

How do I identify a nineteenth-century piece?

Dating relies on stylistic markers such as cobalt blue tones, enamel palettes like famille rose, and characteristic potting methods from the eighteen eighties and nineties. Examining the base and the ceramic body helps determine the period of manufacture.

What styles of decoration are common?

Blue and white designs and prunus blossom motifs appear frequently across the selection, alongside polychrome famille verte and celadon glazes. Export styles and chinoiserie interpretations also feature prominently among the listed vessels.

How should I place a jar lamp in a room?

These lamps function effectively as decorative focal points on side tables, cabinets, or pedestals where their painted porcelain surfaces receive adequate light. Pairing them with neutral fabric or silk shades allows the colourful ceramic body to remain the primary visual feature.