Famille Noire Lamp
$250.00
Famille Noire-style porcelain lamp featuring colorful floral and bird motifs on a black glaze base, mounted on wooden stand.
• Time Period: Mid – Late 20th Century
• Origin: Likely China
• Maker/Brand: Unmarked
• Medium: Porcelain with wood base
• Style: Chinese Decorative / Export Revival
• Condition: Excellent
• Decoration: Polychrome enamels over black ground
• Dimensions: Approx. 24 inches tall with shade
1 in stock
Description
Famille Noire Lamp — an elegant cross-cultural décor piece that brings Qing Dynasty inspiration into modern interiors. This table lamp began as a Chinese-style vase, richly decorated with vibrant overglaze enamels on a black background — hallmarks of the Famille Noire style popular during the Kangxi reign (1662–1722)
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These vases were often converted into lamps for Western markets in the 20th century. The lamp base here features florals and birds, symbols of harmony and seasonal beauty in Chinese art. The transformation from vessel to lamp illustrates the merging of Eastern art with Western function.
A collector’s piece with global appeal.
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