Description
A striking antique Chinese cloisonné vase converted into a table lamp, featuring delicate cherry blossom branches and soaring swallows against a vivid cobalt-blue ground. The elegant baluster-form vase is richly decorated with hand-laid brass wirework forming an allover scrolling cloud motif, creating remarkable depth and texture beneath the flowering branches.
Pink enamel blossoms emerge from textured green branches while vibrant blue swallows animate the composition, a traditional pairing in Chinese decorative arts symbolizing renewal, happiness, and the arrival of spring. The neck is accented with a stylized border of black, cobalt, and coral-red enamel, adding further visual richness.
The vase has been professionally mounted as a lamp and rests on a carved black wooden base. The brass collar and original vintage socket assembly retain a warm patina that complements the age of the piece. The lamp currently presents without a shade, allowing the beauty of the cloisonné vessel to remain the focal point.
The fine wirework, saturated color palette, and graceful proportions make this an exceptional decorative object whether displayed in a traditional, Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, Palm Beach, or eclectic interior.
Dimensions:
18" H overall to top of harp
4.25" wide
Condition:
Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Cloisonné enamel remains vibrant with scattered wear, minor imperfections, and age-related patina. Wooden base exhibits losses and wear around the lower perimeter as shown. Vintage socket and wiring are present.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Cloisonné enamel remains vibrant with scattered wear, minor imperfections, and age-related patina. Wooden base exhibits losses and wear around the lower perimeter as shown. Vintage socket and wiring are present
Origin:
China
Creator:
Styled After: Bunny Williams Home
Materials & Techniques:
Cloisonné
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Pink enamel blossoms emerge from textured green branches while vibrant blue swallows animate the composition, a traditional pairing in Chinese decorative arts symbolizing renewal, happiness, and the arrival of spring. The neck is accented with a stylized border of black, cobalt, and coral-red enamel, adding further visual richness.
The vase has been professionally mounted as a lamp and rests on a carved black wooden base. The brass collar and original vintage socket assembly retain a warm patina that complements the age of the piece. The lamp currently presents without a shade, allowing the beauty of the cloisonné vessel to remain the focal point.
The fine wirework, saturated color palette, and graceful proportions make this an exceptional decorative object whether displayed in a traditional, Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, Palm Beach, or eclectic interior.
Dimensions:
18" H overall to top of harp
4.25" wide
Condition:
Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Cloisonné enamel remains vibrant with scattered wear, minor imperfections, and age-related patina. Wooden base exhibits losses and wear around the lower perimeter as shown. Vintage socket and wiring are present.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Cloisonné enamel remains vibrant with scattered wear, minor imperfections, and age-related patina. Wooden base exhibits losses and wear around the lower perimeter as shown. Vintage socket and wiring are present
Origin:
China
Creator:
Styled After: Bunny Williams Home
Materials & Techniques:
Cloisonné
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Cloisonné enamel remains vibrant with scattered wear, minor imperfections, and age-related patina. Wooden base exhibits losses and wear around the lower perimeter as shown. Vintage socket and wiring are present
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
18 x 4.25 x 4.25 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Vase Lamp With Cherry Blossoms & Swallows on Cobalt Blue
Estimate $200-$590
Starting Price
$40
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A Midsummer Mix: Furniture, Art & Decor I
Jul 10, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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