Ginger Jar Lamps

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In the style of a ginger jar or a traditional urn, we have a lovely collection of porcelain ginger jar table lamps for you scrutiny. Take a look and see the colors and styles of these fetching lamps, and imagine where the would best fit in your home. The answer: is pretty much anywhere. Take a look in this collection and see if one of these is for your home.

A gorgeous addition for contemporary interiors, this table lamp knows how to illuminate your room with elegance and sophistication. Its body is made of porcelain with striking floral design, standing on an espresso-finished wood base and holding an off-white fabric imperial shade.

Elem Table Lamp

Combining porcelain and brass, this ginger jar table lamp enchants with its high-quality finish. The navy blue mosaic will add a fresh, elegant touch to any living or dining space.

This beautiful table lamp has a body made of porcelain with striking floral design, while standing on an espresso-finished base. It holds an off-white fabric imperial shade with a decorative gold finial.

Pair of mid century ginger jar ceramic

Table lamps that feature ginger jar themes. These green lamps made on the basis of ceramic materials look very attractive and they are also resistant to many forms of wear or damage. Their green color decorates almost any indoors.

Abigail Porcelain Table Lamp

Pastel Colored Ginger Jar Lamp

Switzer Metal Table Lamp (Set of 2)

Bold and Squat Large Ginger Jar Lamp

29" H Temple Jar Table Lamp with Bell Shade

In the elegant interior, you need elegant accessories, and as you know, porcelain is synonymous with elegance. Especially when her white is combined with blue painted flowers - and decorate a majestic white ginger jar lamp.

Royal everglade 1 light ginger jar porcelain table lamp

Table lamp mounted on porcelain base in the shape of jar. It is fitted with lampshade covered with fabric. Perfect as night lamp or additional source of light. Received many positive recommendations from clients.

Unique Hexagonal Japanese Ginger Jar Lamp

Smeltzer Solid Wood Table Lamp

Cobalt, cyan, azure, turquoise, blue - the blue color has many shades, and each of them has an amazing story like in this ceramic porcelain ginger jar table lamp in Asian tradition- a lamp base - which offers a well-known white and blue pattern.

Diarmad Porcelain Table Lamp

Vintage pair of green ceramic ginger jar table lamps

Deriving from the 1960s or 70s, this pair of vintage ceramic ginger jar lamps will be a good addition to your living or dining room tables. They measure 29" to the top of the finials. The bases are 6" in diameter.

Such a cute, refreshing design for a table lamp with a traditional, hand painted decal which looks like a cute parrot! Gives this one a unique, vibrant appearance, perfect for a vintage bedroom to put on a night stand.

Schroeder Porcelain Table Lamp

25.5" H Jar Table Lamp with Empire Shade

Ornamental jar table lamp with immaculate white empire shade enveloping a single LED bulb. The fixture material is porcelain. Other style details include ornate Asian art inspired pattern. The lamp features 3-way switch.

Switzer Metal Table Lamp (Set of 2)

Made of quality ceramic by Asian artisans, this lovely porcelain ginger jar table lamp is, simply, exquisite in its form. Bbeautifully hand-painted with flowers and dragons, the lamp rests on a round wood base for balance.

Add the charming illumination of the Tea Jar Oriental Lamp to your decor and cast your home in a whole new light. The lamp body is a Ming dynasty style recreation of an antiqued blue and sage tea jar, decorated with on two sides with Chinese

Krebs Table Lamp (Set of 2)

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Vanessa is a New York–based architectural lighting designer and interior designer who helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand how light can transform everyday spaces. With many years of experience across residential, corporate, and hospitality projects, she combines technical precision with a practical, real-world perspective. Her guidance empowers readers to make confident lighting choices that enhance comfort, atmosphere, and function in every room and outdoor area.

A ginger jar lamp is a fine choice for a table lamp for several reasons. For one, it comes with a rich history, which makes it stylish and gives you an aura of sophistication. It's also the ideal choice if you want to pay respect to your Asian roots. Since it's also a lamp, it can provide you with a lighting source. With so many advantages, it's no wonder why a porcelain ginger lamp is still in demand these days.

Keep in mind that ginger table lamps come with a signature shape. They also have different varieties. For the average consumer, choosing the right one can be a confusing task. To help you with that, this article is going to provide you with a buying guide for ginger lamps.

What is a ginger jar table lamp?

Let's start with the basics. A ginger table lamp is a modification of the ginger jar. The original ginger jars feature a rounded ovoid shape with high shoulders.

This iconic jar originally came from China. In the past, ginger was one of the main exports of China, and the container was called the ginger jar. The iconic shape or form had been adapted to many forms, including the porcelain ginger jar table lamp.

What types of ginger jars are there?

There are different types of ginger jars. Knowing the different variations brings you one step closer to the specific porcelain ginger jar table lamp you are looking for.

Blue and White - When it comes to ginger jars, this is the oldest. As the name suggests, this type of ginger jar table lamp features artistic depictions using blue and white combinations. This type of ginger jar lamp is often considered as the classic.
Orange, Red, and Yellow - Traditionally, the ginger jars that come with these colors are rare. This is because these colors are often used by the emperor. Hence, they are treated as luxury goods.
Imari - This type of ginger jars originated from Japan. It often features elaborate artistic designs with red, blue, and orange shades. The tell-tale sign of an Imari ginger jar is the traditional Japanese artwork.
Famille Verte - This type of ginger jar comes with a green theme. Hence, the name, Family Verte, which translates to "green family." This type of ginger jar was very popular during the Ming dynasty of the 16th century.
Famille Rose - This type started to became prevalent during the 18th century. It features a signature opaque pink shade, which is also the reason why it's called "Famille Rose.”

How to find the right height for a porcelain ginger jar table lamp?

There are different ways of finding the right height, but following the eye-level rule is perhaps the easiest. The first thing to do is to sit down on the nearest chair in relation to the table where you want to place the porcelain ginger jar table lamp. While seated, you want to measure the distance between the top of the table and your eye-level. Don't buy a lamp that comes with a lampshade that is higher than the eye-level. The eye-level rule ensures that your eyes can't directly see the bulb.