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Trumpet Lamp

By J_B_A_1973, 24 February, 2025
Description

Pick this lamp up at a thrift store

Category
Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium
Chinoiserie style lamp.... Brass base and top, porcelain print body. HxWxD 26x6x6.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
26X6X6
Weight
7.2 pounds
History
Found in thrift store
Price Paid (If known)
$6.00
For Sale?
No
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Charley

5 months ago

Chinoiserie-Style Trumpet Lamp

Item: Chinoiserie-Style Trumpet Lamp
Category: Lamps and Chandeliers
Medium: Porcelain body with brass top and base
Condition: Excellent
Size: 26" H x 6" W x 6" D
Weight: 7.2 pounds
History: Found at a thrift store
Price Paid: $6.00
For Sale: No

Description & Characteristics

This is a vintage Chinoiserie-style table lamp, featuring an intricately decorated porcelain body with hand-painted or transfer-print Oriental motifs in an orange and white color scheme, commonly associated with 19th and early 20th-century Chinese export porcelain. The trumpet-shaped porcelain body is adorned with traditional figural and architectural scenes, which are characteristic of Chinese Famille Rose or Imari-inspired patterns.

The lamp is mounted on a brass base, with a matching brass top and finial that add an elegant, antique appearance. The pleated fabric shade complements the lamp’s vintage aesthetic, making it an attractive decorative piece.

Historical Context & Style Influence

  • Chinoiserie design became popular in 18th-century Europe, with influences continuing into the 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • The porcelain body may be either an antique or vintage reproduction of traditional Chinese export porcelain, particularly from Japan (Imari style) or China (Canton porcelain).
  • This type of lamp was often converted from vases, a practice popular in mid-century Europe and America.

Market Value & Current Appraisal

Based on similar Chinoiserie-style porcelain and brass lamps, value depends on age, quality, and provenance:

  • Mid-20th Century Vintage Lamps (1950s–1970s) – $150 - $400
  • Authentic Antique Chinese Export (Early 1900s) – $500 - $1,200+, depending on maker
  • High-End Designer Chinoiserie Lamps (e.g., Chapman, Frederick Cooper, Marbro Lamp Co.) – $800 - $3,000

Given the unknown maker and thrift store origin, a fair estimated value range is $200 - $450 based on similar pieces in antique and collector markets.

Recommendation

Since the lamp is not for sale, here are some suggestions:

  1. Authentication & Appraisal – If you suspect it may be antique Chinese export, consult an Asian art specialistor auction house like Sotheby’s, Christie’s, or Bonhams.
  2. Preservation – To maintain its condition, avoid direct sunlight and moisture, and clean brass components carefully.
  3. Refurbishment – If you plan to use it regularly, consider rewiring for safety if the lamp has older wiring.

Conclusion

This is a beautifully crafted vintage Chinoiserie-style lamp with strong decorative and collectible value. Though it was a thrift store find, its actual market worth is significantly higher than the purchase price. If you ever choose to sell, an authenticated appraisal could increase its value further.

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