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From 17th-century Dutch Delft to midcentury studio pottery, our antique lighting collection spans antique table lamps, sconces and candlesticks selected for their materials and decorative presence. Choose from an elegant 1900s brass column lamp, an 18th-century French carved wood table lamp or a pair of Murano mirror sconces.
A distinctive midcentury stoneware vase, converted to a table lamp. Its refined urn form showcases a warm golden brown glaze, rich in tonal variations and textures. The upper section is decorated with precise rows of carved diamond motifs, adding rhythm to the vessel’s generous silhouette. A sculptural studio pottery lamp that brings character and elegance.
This elegant pair of early 20th-century French tole oil lamps is painted in a rich dark green with painterly gold accents. The metal shades feature a lush vase of foliage, while the bases are adorned with charming motifs like a jug, helmet, shield, and fleur-de-lis. Designed with a classic oil lamp silhouette, these lamps have a square base, side oil reservoir, and fine details such as the decorative saw-like patterns along the base and the perforated ornaments on the shades. With their distinctive shape and painterly decor, this rare pair of French painted metal lamps makes a perfect desk lamp or cosy reading light beside an armchair.
An early 20th-century French brass banker's lamp, c. 1920. The lamp is raised on a circular base, supporting an elegant scrolling neck adjustable in angle, and a roller shade with a distinctive wavy edge, pivoting on a ball joint. The weighted base ensures stability.
The lamp is executed in brass throughout, with a warm patina. Functional in form and with elegant decorative details, this desk lamp is well-suited to a study or home office.
A pair of early 19th-century French faience vases from Moustiers, converted to table lamps. They feature a classic octagonal garlic neck form, inspired by Delftware.
Each vase is decorated on a striking yellow ground with two sprays of roses and tulips in blue, orange, green and manganese, alternating with lively foliage and florals on the sides and neck.
A rare and colourful pair, marked underneath, with an unusual combination of a bright Moustiers decoration and elegant Delft form.
A pair of 19th-century French faience vases from Samson, converted to table lamps. Decorated in blue and white in the Delft style, with birds surrounded by abundant bushes of flowers and butterflies. At the top, a lively frieze of lambrequins and foliage, while dashes and geometric patterns adorn the foot.
The elegant baluster form is finished by a flared piedouche, and the body is delicately fluted.
Marked underneath. A rare and elegant pair of lamps in excellent condition, with a timeless blue and white palette and exquisite decoration.
An early 20th-century Tunisian pottery vase, converted into a distinctive table lamp. It features bold double handles with angular edges that contrast elegantly with the rounded body. The surface is decorated with vibrant geometric patterns in blue, green, and yellow—characteristic of traditional Tunisian pottery. Signed in Arabic on the base. A richly textured and characterful table lamp.
A striking French midcentury brass column lamp, featuring a square base adorned with stylised leaves, a fluted shaft with undulating lines, and a short capital decorated with acanthus motifs. The architectural form is adorned by a variety of reinterpreted classical patterns.
The rich, polished brass surface lends the piece a warm, glamorous presence, while its generous scale and bold silhouette make it a decorative focal point. An elegant statement piece, of classical form with a distinctive midcentury twist.
This 19th-century French bronze and brass bouillotte lamp features two adjustable arms, each ending in a candleholder. The arms can be repositioned to accommodate different candle lengths and are topped with equally adjustable shades. Exquisite metal scrolls adorn the arms, shades, and top of the lamp. With its attractive aged brass patina, this rare bouillotte lamp serves as an elegant decorative piece, adding a touch of authenticity to any interior.
Originally designed for the popular 19th-century French card game Bouillotte, the lamp was placed at the centre of the table. Its wide base held coins, while the adjustable shades were positioned to provide soft, ambient lighting.
This French 19th-century gilt bronze table lamp showcases an exquisite chiselled decor in the manner of the renowned 18th-century furniture designer Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier. Inspired by the Rococo taste, it features dynamic scrolls, graceful acanthus leaves, three charming putti holding the candle holder, and a wide fluted base. The ornamentation is of exceptional quality and the lamp features the mark of the foundry E. Colin & Cie. With an impressive size and sumptuous gilded surface, this table lamp makes a refined statement piece.
A distinctive mid-century glazed ceramic lamp from the Romacrea school in Rome, active in the 1950s–60s and renowned for its inventive forms and decorative style. It features a graceful baluster shape with a large round base, narrow neck, and bulging sections between. The deep blue glaze alternates with intricate carved motifs in light brown, with drips at the base in the same hue, creating a rich interplay of texture and colour. An elegant Italian lamp with sculptural modern presence and refined glazing.
This rare pair of 19th-century chiselled gilt bronze sconces features five arms designed to hold candles. The arms depart from the bodies in an expressive circular motion and are adorned with ornate foliage and lush scrolls in a theatrical impression of nature typical of the Rococo taste. Each arm has a candle holder, decorated with star-shaped leaves. With a sumptuous giltwood surface, this large pair of sconces gleams beautifully in candlelight. This large pair of sconces is a statement piece that is sure to elevate any space with its exquisite craftsmanship.
An 18th-century Dutch Delft vase, converted to a table lamp, of classic garlic neck form raised on an octagonal base. Decorated in blue and white with four atmospheric Chinoiserie landscapes, depicting figures seated beside a lake, surrounded by trees and buildings with mountains in the distance. The scenes are rendered with a compelling level of detail, the brushwork alternating between fine linework and painterly washes of blue to create movement and depth.
The base and neck are decorated with an array of scrolls, florals, lambrequins, dots and criss-cross patterns. An impressive piece in scale and execution, with the enduring decorative presence of Delft.