DELFTS, JP, HOLLAND - Tischlampe - Porzellan, Metall

Vintage Hand-Painted Delfts Blue Ceramic Table Lamp - Holland

Specifications & Dimensions

Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 15 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm
Weight: 250 g

A charming mid-20th-century Delft pottery table lamp base styled after a classic chamberstick candlestick, complete with a side finger loop. Hand-painted in traditional cobalt blue over a creamy tin-glazed ceramic body, it features an iconic Dutch landscape with a windmill on the front and floral motifs along its flared octagonal base. Offered with NO RESERVE.

Hand-Painted Dutch Artistry: Features a classic hand-decorated Dutch windmill scene and traditional floral scrollwork.

Chamberstick Form Factor: Modeled after a historic night-light candleholder, giving it a unique vintage silhouette.

Authentic Maker Markings: Hand-marked on the underside with "DELFTS, JP, HOLLAND".

Excellent Vintage Condition: Well-preserved glaze with natural, subtle age crazing; fitted with an E14 light bulb socket and long white wiring with an EU plug.

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A lovely piece of authentic Dutch heritage, ideal for adding a warm, rustic touch to modern or country-style interiors. Packed with professional shock-absorbent materials and shipped worldwide with tracking and insurance.

Era Mid-20th Century (c. 1960s–1970s)
Object Table Lamp Base / Night Light
Material Glazed Ceramic / Porcelain
Style Traditional Dutch / Delft Blue
Condition Very good vintage condition with working socket and wiring
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight 250 g
Markings Hand-painted "DELFTS, JP, HOLLAND"

History & Background

Delftware, or Delfts Blauw, originated in the 16th century in the Dutch city of Delft as a local response to imported Chinese porcelain. Dutch potters perfected a tin-glazing technique that mimicked the white and blue aesthetic of Ming dynasty pottery while incorporating local themes, such as Dutch windmills, sailing ships, and flora. Over the centuries, Delfts Blue became a global symbol of Dutch decorative art and craftsmanship. In the mid-to-late 20th century, regional ceramic workshops throughout the Netherlands continued this hand-painted tradition, crafting functional homeware, such as lamp bases shaped like antique candleholders, to blend centuries, old folk art with contemporary electrical convenience.