Blue and white ceramic table lamp, vintage Dutch Delftware.

This blue and white Chinoiserie ceramic table lamp features a vintage Dutch Delftware style vase with sculptural ribbing paired with a custom Chinoiserie lampshade, blending mid-century design with traditional Dutch ceramic heritage. The authentic Velsen pottery vase has been transformed into functional lighting that celebrates both Dutch and Asian decorative arts. The vase base displays distinctive vertical ribbing in white glaze characteristic of mid-20th century Dutch pottery. Its classic ginger jar silhouette exemplifies the Delfts Wit style—white glazed Delftware that developed alongside the more famous blue and white tradition. When illuminated, the smooth glaze creates beautiful ambient light diffusion. The new bespoke drum lampshade by Amitābha Studio features limited edition blue and white fabric printed with intricate patterns depicting traditional Chinese and Dutch ceramic vessels—ginger jars, temple jars, and decorative vases—in classic cobalt blue. This creates a sophisticated dialogue between Eastern and Western ceramic traditions, making the lamp ideal for Chinoiserie interiors, coastal-inspired spaces, or contemporary rooms seeking historic charm. The vase bears the authentic Velsen maker's mark on its base. Natural crazing—fine hairline cracks normal in vintage ceramics—appears in the glaze and is considered desirable evidence of age. There are two small chips on the bottom rim edge (see images). The vase was converted without drilling or permanent alterations, preserving its integrity as a collectible piece. Listed height includes lampshade. About Velsen: Keramiekfabriek Velsen was founded in 1920 near Haarlem as Kennemer Pottenbakkerij. Relocated to Sassenheim in 1943, the factory became renowned after World War II for handpainted Delftware in blue and white, polychrome, and distinctive Delft White styles. Velsen's polychrome work used a wider, more vibrant palette than most Dutch producers and often featured gold accents. The factory transitioned to transfer printing in the mid-1980s and closed in 2002. Velsen pottery is now highly collectible for its exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive color work. About Amitābha Studio: Handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, this lamp exemplifies the studio's approach to sustainable design through transforming vintage ceramics into one-of-a-kind lighting. Using non-invasive techniques, each piece honors the original object's integrity while creating functional art that bridges historical traditions with modern sensibilities.