Asian Bronze Vessel Table Lamp with Verdigris Patina on Lucite Base, circa 1900

This distinctive table lamp is crafted from an early 20th-century Asian bronze vessel, mounted on a modern clear lucite base. The original vessel, dating to circa 1900, features an intricate relief design throughout, with stylized mythical creatures, geometric motifs, and decorative bands suggesting influences from archaic Chinese ritual bronzes. Rich verdigris patination adds depth and texture, complementing the finely cast details and evoking the visual character of ancient artifacts.

The bulbous body is topped with a custom wooden cap, from which the lamp hardware rises in a subdued, dark bronze finish. The modern lucite plinth provides a crisp visual contrast, elevating the vessel and subtly reframing it as a functional, sculptural object. With its fusion of historical form and contemporary adaptation, the piece would suit a range of interior styles—from maximalist and collected to modern eclectic.

Wired for use in the USA, the lamp measures 18 inches high overall with a diameter of 7.5 inches at its widest point. The lucite base is 5.5 inches square. Shade not included.

Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)

Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)