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• Antique Lamps - Japanese Kutani
  Within the realm of recorded history we first hear of Kutani porcelain in 1655. Kutani is actually the name of a village, the name meaning, "Nine Valleys". The Kutani village was situated in the province of Kaga, found in the centre of Hondo, the south island of Japan
  Published 08Feb2012, viewed 77 times

• Antique Accent Lamps - A Little Classic
  Accent lamps are the little charmers of the lighting world! Antique accent lamps may be small but are underrated for the immense charm they can impart. Accent lamps are small and sometimes, very small. The title "accent lamp" is derived from the word, to accentuate, to highlight, or shed light on a small area.
  Published 10Dec2011, viewed 103 times

• Antique Lamps - Dresden, a Lost History
  The name "Meissen" followed by the word "porcelain" is today renowned throughout the world; however there is also general confusion about the cross over between Dresden and Meissen. These two porcelain centres in fact, have nothing to do with each other. The confusion is due to several factors.
  Published 19Nov2011, viewed 62 times

• Antique Lamps - English Printed Blue and White
  Recall that these early pieces were glazed with a fine tight "skin" of glass and lamplight simply does the rest, with light twinkling, reflected from piece to piece and the lamp, of course, completely at home, the shape now being now reassigned as a perfectly appropriate lamp.
  Published 01Nov2011, viewed 82 times

• Lamps in Chinese Red Cinnabar
  Cinnabar is carved lacquer which is predominantly red in colour. Actually, the term, cinnabar is the name of a naturally occurring mineral pigment, mercury sulphide, which provides the well known red colour. A Cinnabar lamp, placed in a prominent position, is a colour not to be missed!
  Published 25Sep2011, viewed 121 times

• Antique Lamps - Kung Hei Fat Choi
  In traditional China, New Year, or, cracked ice decorated porcelain was a popular gift with its message of spring and new beginnings. The decoration consists of a rich blue ground to simulate ice. This frozen ice ground is broken up by branches of plum blossom flowering on old wood, the symbolism here speaks of the winter's ice giving way to the welcome arrival of spring, with budding plum blossom about to break through.
  Published 16Sep2011, viewed 116 times

• Antique Lamps - Withstanding the Test of Time
  Classic by definition means unaffected by the vagaries of style and changes in fashion and for this reason, classic is a great way to create a timeless look. As ever with design, detailing matters most to create a look of any type and classic interiors are no exception.
  Published 12Sep2011, viewed 74 times

• Antique Lamps - Good Taste
  Antique lamps can be used to subtle effect to create a real sense of taste and style in a wide range of settings. From period homes, to modern apartments, adding an antique lamp can speak volumes about your sense of design.
  Published 22Aug2011, viewed 110 times

• Antique Lamps - The Finishing Touch
  When it comes to interior design, the finishing touches can make, or break a scheme. Getting the light just right is essential and can turn a house into a home, at the flick of a switch! The result is a home creating an ambience of warmth and comfort.
  Published 13Aug2011, viewed 77 times

• Antique Lamps - Style and Ambience
  Light creates the ambience of your home, whether it is a modern award winning architectural building or a humble cottage. Getting the right lighting effect adds the final touch to your interior design plans
  Published 11Jun2011, viewed 149 times

• Antique Lamps and Lamp Shades
  It is almost impossible to simply go out and buy a lamp shade and find it to be a perfect fit. My advice is to take the lamp base with you and if nobody minds, put every shade you like on the lamp until the right one appears!
  Published 04Jun2011, viewed 174 times

• Antique Lamps and Interior Design
  In traditional / classic, or period interiors, vintage or antique lamps are an absolute must! Whether for a residential setting or a hotel, bar or restaurant the lamp will add a touch of luxury and authenticity.
  Published 27May2011, viewed 136 times

• Antique Lamps as a Wedding Gift
  For antique enthusiasts antique lamps can be a great and unique present. Sourcing the right gift for the right couple is not always easy, but as wedding season rushes upon us, consider this unusual gift, which for the right couple could be the perfect present.
  Published 23May2011, viewed 166 times

• Antique Lamps - A Beautiful Investment
  There is something just a little bit special about antique lamps. In this modern age of mass production antique lamps take us back to a time when decorative items were painstakingly manufactured by master craftsmen. But before we make a purchase we need to acquire collector's information, as antique and vintage lamps span a broad spectrum of styles and quality which can suit all tastes and requirements.
  Published 11May2011, viewed 298 times

• Antique Lamps - The Dragon and the Pearl
  Mankind has always developed mythologies in an effort to explain and understand his place in the world. This has led to the development of abstract thoughts and ideas that require symbols to bring the ideas into form. The most ancient of these mythological symbols is the Chinese dragon.
  Published 22Apr2011, viewed 388 times

• Antique and Vintage Lamps - Lamps Like Jewels
  Tiffany lamps are beautiful as decorative objects. However their true beauty is revealed when the lamp is switched on! The stunning coloured glass pieces glow vibrantly creating a rainbow-light effect.
  Published 16Apr2011, viewed 376 times

• Vintage Lamps - Lamping It Up
  Vintage lamps can offer an affordable way to bring design excellence into your home. The classic lines and varied design appeal can provide you some very special features and centrepieces for your interior designs.
  Published 09Apr2011, viewed 241 times

• Antique And Vintage lamps - Spreading The Light
  There are some very beautiful glass antique lamps available on the market. These can brighten up your interior designs and create stunning features in your rooms. The great thing about antique lamps is that they can be practical and functions items as well as being highly decorative.
  Published 02Apr2011, viewed 249 times

• Antique and Vintage Lamps - Light to Live By
  The age of lamps can have a direct influence on the price tag so it is important that you have done your research and know what to look for. When in doubt seek further help from an expert and only use reputable suppliers when shopping for antiques of any kind.
  Published 24Mar2011, viewed 190 times

• Antique Lamps - Nyonya - The Phoenix and the Peony
  Peranakan, Baba'Nyonya and Straits Chinese are all names used for the descendants of early Chinese traders, who can trace their migration to the 14th century. Southern Malaya, Malacca, Penang and Singapore Peranakan, all translate from Malay as descendant. The Nyonya developed a unique artistic style, here we look at a 19th century Nyonya lamp - The Phoenix and the Peony.
  Published 26Dec2010, viewed 305 times

• Antique Lighting - Bisque Porcelain Antique Lamps
  All bisque or parian porcelain is unglazed and in Victorian times was admired for its sculptural qualities. The name "Parian" is in fact attributed to Thomas Minton, the famous 19th century English potter, who coined the name Parian after Paros, the Greek island that quarried much of the pure white sculptural marble used in studios.
  Published 11Oct2010, viewed 346 times

• Antique Lamps - A Jasper Accent Lamp Inspired by Wedgwood
  Richard Dudson was born in Staffordshire in 1768 into a typically rural economy with the Staffordshire potteries just coming into existence. Small market towns and villages were just a few miles apart. As the pottery industry began to grow, gradually the gaps between them began to narrow.
  Published 07Sep2010, viewed 322 times

• Antique Lamps - Decorative Lamps for Interior Design
  A successful interior project must have successful lighting, lighting being an integral component. One can have the finest of everything; stunning interior design, fabrics and furniture, but in the end, an interior lives or dies by lighting.
  Published 17Jul2010, viewed 807 times

• Antique Lamps - A Greek Subject Lamp of Gods and Men
  Classical Greece continues to influence art and design. This ultra smart lamp is a perfect example of this lasting influence.
  Published 28Jun2010, viewed 625 times

• Antique Lamps and Lampshades - Nina Campbell's Shoes & Handbags
  You need to think about how many sorts of shades a room can support without looking like a lampshade shop!" Knowing when to stop can be a problem, especially when you love the soft light and restful ambience beautiful lamps can bring to a room.
  Published 04Jun2010, viewed 499 times

• Antique Lamps - Jane Austen's "Neat & Simple" English Creamware
  Jane Austen started to write "Northanger Abbey" in 1798. It was sold to a publisher in Bath for £10 in 1803 but as he felt it was a bit out of fashion with its Gothic subject, put it in a desk draw, and there it sat until finally published, posthumously, in 1818.
  Published 30Apr2010, viewed 535 times

• Antique Lamps - Kakiemon - A Story of Colour and Balance
  Kakiemon's color range is small, but distinctive, delicate, balanced and in perfect harmony. The palette composed of iron-red, cerulean-blue, turquoise-green, yellow, aubergine and gold, however, it is the iron red aspect of the palette from which our story unfolds.....
  Published 02Apr2010, viewed 388 times

• Antique Lamps with a Lustrous Glow
  Lustre pottery can look like gold,or polished silver, it can be canary yellow, or tomato red and can even be found as an antique lamp!
  Published 02Mar2010, viewed 489 times

• Antique Lamps with a Royal Story To Tell
  At the death of Louis XV, in May 1774, his son, Louis-Auguste,ascended the French throne as Louis XVI. He was 19. Marie Antoinette assumed the title of Queen of France and Navarre.
  Published 09Feb2010, viewed 603 times

• Antiques - Are There Bones In Bone China?
  When we speak of bone china, does it ever raise the question, however fleetingly, I wonder if this cup I'm drinking from actually has bones in it? The short answer is yes. But we can't leave it there, so on to the long answer ...
  Published 10Jan2010, viewed 609 times

• Antique Lamps - In Timeless Blue and White
  Why is blue and white so popular? Blue & white has been popular for hundreds of years, with its fresh appeal never being out of fashion. It's interesting, but when we speak of blue and white, we nearly always think of blue and white "china" i.e., pottery and porcelain. The evolution of this ever popular, blue and white is a fascinating story....
  Published 10Dec2009, viewed 714 times

• How to Choose the Perfect Lamp Shade!
  Quality lampshade making is almost a lost art. It requires an eye, experience and lots of patience! Here we look at how to find the perfect lampshade.
  Published 27Nov2009, viewed 600 times

• Antiques - What's In a Word?
  Every specialist subject from the vast range of antiques has its own recognised group of descriptive terms and using the correct terminology simply makes the information being offered clear and easily understood.
  Published 10Nov2009, viewed 480 times

• Antique Lamps - A Lamp with a Message!
  We have all heard about the "message in a bottle". Here we look at an antique lamp with an ancient message!
  Published 10Oct2009, viewed 791 times

• Antique Lamps - Papier Mache
  Papier Mache has an ancient history of over 2000 years, but you would not expect to find antique lamps to be made of papier mache,but,yes,there are papier mache antique lamps!.
  Published 27Sep2009, viewed 361 times

• The Development of Classic French Style
  When we speak of early 19th century French design, we think, smart. For smart indeed, was this period of high classic style.
  Published 12Aug2009, viewed 309 times

• Chinese Imari - From the 18th century to The 21st century
  The Chinese attitude to their vast legacy of art and design differs markedly from Western thinking, which tends to classify art into different historic periods, associating styles, framed in time.
  Published 09Aug2009, viewed 360 times

• Antique Lamps - Peking Glass
  The Chinese glass, known as "Peking glass" in the West, has a long and interesting history. China was producing glass in 700 BC but in 1696 things changed.
  Published 02Aug2009, viewed 376 times

• Who's For Tea?
  The tea we drink and know so well is actually a camellia, Camellia sinensis. First discovered as a tea, or, dried leaf tip that could be added to boiling water as a drink. There is a lot more to know behind that cup of tea.
  Published 20Jun2009, viewed 279 times

• Art as an Allegorical Figure
  If we can imagine "art" as an allegorical figure, a curator of the world's storehouse of music, pictures, literature, sculpture etc, we would need many more than one life time to see all she has to show us! Art constantly sets new challenges for all our five senses so let us follow our allegorical guide and welcome her vast wealth.
  Published 27May2009, viewed 246 times

• From China to Porcelain
  Porcelain, is today, so widely available and is such an every day commodity, that we could very easily overlook just how different it was.
  Published 21May2009, viewed 271 times

• Bat Printing on Pottery and Porcelain
  The invention of transfer printing on porcelain and pottery was, without doubt, one of the most important innovations in the development of the ceramic industry.
  Published 14May2009, viewed 451 times

• Japan's Seto Imari and More.
  Historically, Japan has had a great influence on Western art including pictures, interior design, porcelain,architecture and certainly, the decorative arts.
  Published 09May2009, viewed 243 times

• Antique Table Lamps and the Eight Immortals
  Every age and every society has its saints and sages and with its long history, China has produced a great number, some so ancient, as to be lost, except for the echo.
  Published 31Mar2009, viewed 291 times

• Antique Lamps - In Cassolette Style
  Prior to the development of modern sanitation etc, hygiene was poorly understood and certainly received very little attention. The air was full of "smells" from a multitude of sources That great diarist and contemporary of Samuel Pepys, John Evelyn, made a special note in his diary in August 1653 that he was going to experiment with "an annual hair wash"
  Published 23Apr2009, viewed 328 times

• Antique Table Lamps for Interior Design - Chinoiserie
  In true Chinoiserie fairyland, Mandarins lived in fanciful, mountainous landscapes with cobweb bridges. They carried flower parasols, lolled in flimsy bamboo pavilions haunted by dragons and phœnixes, while monkeys swung from scrolling borders, always delicately drawn and full of free flowing movement with beautifully balanced composition.
  Published 29Mar2009, viewed 543 times

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