Blue and white ceramic table lamp, William Morris Acanthus shade, Dutch vintage.

This blue and white Delft table lamp features a vintage Dutch Delftware vase combined with the iconic botanical Acanthus pattern by William Morris from the Arts and Crafts movement. The custom lampshade highlights acanthus leaves wrapped in layered shades of blue, from soft sky blue to deep cobalt and navy, printed on cotton-linen by Morris & Co. The white glazed ceramic base, made by Velsen Pottery in the Netherlands, illustrates the Delfts Wit tradition, the white earthenware of Delft developed alongside the famous blue and white pottery. Its graceful rounded shape with a slight vertical fluting creates an elegant base for the striking botanical lampshade. Created by William Morris in 1875, the Acanthus pattern marks a turning point in his design work, characterised by bold curves and three-dimensional foliage. The vigorous and fluid leaves demonstrate Morris's masterful interpretation of natural forms, breaking away from Victorian conventions to create something entirely new. The pattern required thirty woodblocks to print the complete design and used fifteen subtly different colours, more than any previous Morris design. The combination of immaculate white Dutch ceramics with intricate blue botanical patterns creates a striking visual harmony. This lamp is perfectly suited for Arts and Crafts interiors, coastal spaces dominated by blue and white palettes, maximalist rooms with layered patterns and textures, or any environment appreciating the marriage of Dutch ceramic heritage and English design history. Handcrafted, this lamp transforms historical ceramics into functional art. The vase has been converted into a lamp without alteration or damage to the original pottery, preserving its integrity while giving it a new function. A custom blue twisted cord completes the cohesive aesthetic, linking the white base to the lampshade with its multiple blue tones.