Vintage Floral Ceramic Table Lamps - Pair

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This pair of vintage table lamps features bulbous, ginger jar-style ceramic bodies finished in a deep cobalt blue, each densely … Read more This pair of vintage table lamps features bulbous, ginger jar-style ceramic bodies finished in a deep cobalt blue, each densely decorated with hand-painted phoenix birds and flowering branches in a traditional Chinese export porcelain style. Long-tailed birds in soft white, teal, and burgundy plumage soar across the surface among trailing vines, peonies, and lotus blossoms rendered in crisp white, sage green, and deep red, creating a lively, symmetrical composition against the rich blue ground. A decorative scalloped band encircles the shoulder near the neck, while a geometric key-fret and floral border runs around the base of each jar, both painted in muted ivory and green tones that frame the central floral scene. The glossy glaze gives the painted details a luminous, polished quality, and the generous rounded silhouette of each lamp body provides a classic, substantial presence typical of chinoiserie-inspired lighting. Brass hardware, including the harp fittings and sockets, tops each lamp with a warm, aged patina, while ebonized wood bases ground the colorful ceramic globes with a clean, dark contrast.

Place this pair on nightstands or flanking a console table for coordinated lighting with rich decorative impact. Their chinoiserie floral motif suits Traditional, Global Eclectic, Chinoiserie, Maximalist, and Eclectic interiors. Each lamp measures 7 in / 178 mm wide, 7 in / 178 mm deep, and 12.25 in / 311 mm high. Dust the ceramic and brass regularly with a soft, dry cloth, and have the wiring inspected by a qualified electrician before use if the lamps’ electrical history is unknown. The pair is in very good vintage condition, with the ceramic bodies exhibiting a vibrant original finish and minor age-appropriate patina, brass fittings showing light tarnishing consistent with age, and no visible chips or cracks; the lamps are structurally sound and ready for display. See less