Capturing the glamorous allure of Hollywood Regency styling, this exceptional pair of mid-20th-century table lamps elevates any sophisticated interior. The porcelain sculptures are crafted in the historic Blanc de Chine (White from China) tradition, famous for the revered Dehua kilns in the Fujian province. Fired from local, low-iron clays, the porcelain possesses a warm, milky-white glaze rather than a cold, blue-white modern tint. This pair features a highly desirable, deliberate crackle finish (Ge ware) highlighted by an artisan-applied pigment wash that yields a rich, antiqued depth.
Rich in traditional Daoist and folk iconography, the lamps present a beautifully mirrored narrative dynamic. A boy and a girl scholar—symbolizing wealth, continuous lineage, and respectful harmony—ride atop protective mythical Guardian Lions (Foo Dogs). The hand-detailed beasts feature open mouths, a traditional styling that represents the vocalization of the sacred "Om" to dispel negative energy from a room.
The structural detailing is impeccable, making them a premier designer-grade pair. Instead of damaging the porcelain, the makers routed the electrical lines through external brass vase-mount rods on the reverse side. The figures rest atop a multi-tiered, elevated base featuring a pierced, scrolled wood stand over an ornamental gilded cast-metal plinth with a natural, aged patina. Complete with original premium two-light cluster sockets and an authentic black felt under-lining, this pair presents immense structural integrity and historical charm. Uniquely styled as a matching left-and-right facing pair, they offer the exact symmetry and scale sought after by premier collectors and luxury interior designers today.
Some minor repairs.
Size: 14” H (top of porcelain)
C. 1940-50, China
Capturing the glamorous allure of Hollywood Regency styling, this exceptional pair of mid-20th-century table lamps elevates any sophisticated interior. The porcelain sculptures are crafted in the historic Blanc de Chine (White from China) tradition, famous for the revered Dehua kilns in the Fujian province. Fired from local, low-iron clays, the porcelain possesses a warm, milky-white glaze rather than a cold, blue-white modern tint. This pair features a highly desirable, deliberate crackle finish (Ge ware) highlighted by an artisan-applied pigment wash that yields a rich, antiqued depth.
Rich in traditional Daoist and folk iconography, the lamps present a beautifully mirrored narrative dynamic. A boy and a girl scholar—symbolizing wealth, continuous lineage, and respectful harmony—ride atop protective mythical Guardian Lions (Foo Dogs). The hand-detailed beasts feature open mouths, a traditional styling that represents the vocalization of the sacred "Om" to dispel negative energy from a room.
The structural detailing is impeccable, making them a premier designer-grade pair. Instead of damaging the porcelain, the makers routed the electrical lines through external brass vase-mount rods on the reverse side. The figures rest atop a multi-tiered, elevated base featuring a pierced, scrolled wood stand over an ornamental gilded cast-metal plinth with a natural, aged patina. Complete with original premium two-light cluster sockets and an authentic black felt under-lining, this pair presents immense structural integrity and historical charm. Uniquely styled as a matching left-and-right facing pair, they offer the exact symmetry and scale sought after by premier collectors and luxury interior designers today.
Some minor repairs.
Size: 14” H (top of porcelain)
C. 1940-50, China
