Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kaiser Kuhn Swedish Armorial Porcelain Urn Table Lamp

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A sophisticated vintage porcelain table lamp featuring a classic handled urn-shaped body mounted on a footed brass base. The porcelain … Read more A sophisticated vintage porcelain table lamp featuring a classic handled urn-shaped body mounted on a footed brass base. The porcelain body is decorated in an Armorial style, showcasing the Swedish Three Crowns (Tre Kronor) crest surrounded by a gilded wreath and crown.

The crisp white porcelain is further accented by delicate hand-painted sprays of orange and blue flowers and rich cobalt blue bands and intricate 22k gold-leaf patterned borders. Elegant scrolled handles and a matching porcelain lid/neck. A solid brass footed base with an aged patina and a matching brass harp and finial.

Attributed to Kaiser Kuhn, a high-end American lighting company that operated during the mid-to-late 20th century and famous for sourcing exquisite porcelain bodies from Europe—specifically from the AK Kaiser factory in West Germany—and mounting them on high-quality brass or mahogany bases for the US luxury market.

23.75" to the tip of the finial x 8"W handle to handle See less