
Arts and Crafts Style Table Lamp with Japanese Cloisonné Base and Mica Shade
This is a substantial table lamp featuring a converted Japanese cloisonné enamel vase base paired with a large Arts and Crafts style mica shade. The base consists of a rounded, baluster-form vase with a dark ground, likely black or deep indigo, decorated with intricate cloisonné enamel panels depicting traditional floral or landscape motifs. The vase features two prominent stylized handles at the neck and a flared foot, resting on what appears to be a separate stepped circular wood or metal tiered pedestal. The enamel work exhibits a high degree of craftsmanship with visible metal filigree (cloisons). Atop the base sits a large conical mica lamp shade, a signature of the Arts and Crafts and Mission movements. The shade is constructed with amber or natural mica sheets secured by a dark metal frame featuring a decorative bottom rim with repeating vertical cutouts or a fretwork overlay. The warm, translucent quality of the mica suggests a period-appropriate glow when illuminated. The piece likely dates from the early 20th century (circa 1910-1925), a period when Asian decorative arts were frequently integrated into Western interior design. Condition appears good overall, with a visible patina on the metal components and shade frame; however, careful inspection of the cloisonné enamel for pitting or hairline cracks and the mica for flaking or heat-related brittleness would be necessary for a full valuation. The conversion to a lamp appears vintage, utilizing pull-chain sockets.
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Estimated Value
$1,200 - $1,850
Basic Information
Category
Antique Lighting and Decorative Arts
Appraised On
January 31, 2026
Estimated Value
$1,200 - $1,850
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Cloisonné base with mica shade
Item Description
This is a substantial table lamp featuring a converted Japanese cloisonné enamel vase base paired with a large Arts and Crafts style mica shade. The base consists of a rounded, baluster-form vase with a dark ground, likely black or deep indigo, decorated with intricate cloisonné enamel panels depicting traditional floral or landscape motifs. The vase features two prominent stylized handles at the neck and a flared foot, resting on what appears to be a separate stepped circular wood or metal tiered pedestal. The enamel work exhibits a high degree of craftsmanship with visible metal filigree (cloisons). Atop the base sits a large conical mica lamp shade, a signature of the Arts and Crafts and Mission movements. The shade is constructed with amber or natural mica sheets secured by a dark metal frame featuring a decorative bottom rim with repeating vertical cutouts or a fretwork overlay. The warm, translucent quality of the mica suggests a period-appropriate glow when illuminated. The piece likely dates from the early 20th century (circa 1910-1925), a period when Asian decorative arts were frequently integrated into Western interior design. Condition appears good overall, with a visible patina on the metal components and shade frame; however, careful inspection of the cloisonné enamel for pitting or hairline cracks and the mica for flaking or heat-related brittleness would be necessary for a full valuation. The conversion to a lamp appears vintage, utilizing pull-chain sockets.
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