Pair of Heinen Delft Imari or Pijnacker-Style Vintage Ceramic Table Lamps — Riku and Ryuichi

€2,030.00

Meet Riku and Ryuichi! A pair of one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Delft Imari or Pijnacker-style ceramic table lamps. Lovingly handcrafted from vintage hand-painted vases by Jaap Heinen, a renowned Dutch ceramic artist. Completed with bespoke navy and gold Japanese block-print lampshades with a Houlès Paris passementerie trim, fabric-wrapped navy cords, and brass detailing. The lamps form a harmonious, non-identical pair—matching in size but each featuring its own hand-painted scene.

These lamp bases come from Heinen’s early years in the 1980s, when he was operating out of his studio in Putten. They bear his distinct signature “JH,” along with the fish symbol and “Putten” marking, verifying their authenticity. Rarely found, these pieces showcase Heinen’s masterful craftsmanship during a period when he was deeply influenced by traditional Japanese Imari style, blending it with Dutch Delft heritage.

Height: 44 cm (17.3 in) with lampshade
Width: 30 cm (11.8 in) with lampshade

Price is for the pair.

*Please note that after the subtotal page, at checkout, 21% VAT will be applied for customers within Europe. Customers in the UK, USA, and other countries may be subject to local taxes and duties which are not included in our prices. Rates can differ widely based on your location, and we advise you to check with your local customs office for more information.

Meet Riku and Ryuichi! A pair of one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Delft Imari or Pijnacker-style ceramic table lamps. Lovingly handcrafted from vintage hand-painted vases by Jaap Heinen, a renowned Dutch ceramic artist. Completed with bespoke navy and gold Japanese block-print lampshades with a Houlès Paris passementerie trim, fabric-wrapped navy cords, and brass detailing. The lamps form a harmonious, non-identical pair—matching in size but each featuring its own hand-painted scene.

These lamp bases come from Heinen’s early years in the 1980s, when he was operating out of his studio in Putten. They bear his distinct signature “JH,” along with the fish symbol and “Putten” marking, verifying their authenticity. Rarely found, these pieces showcase Heinen’s masterful craftsmanship during a period when he was deeply influenced by traditional Japanese Imari style, blending it with Dutch Delft heritage.

Height: 44 cm (17.3 in) with lampshade
Width: 30 cm (11.8 in) with lampshade

Price is for the pair.

*Please note that after the subtotal page, at checkout, 21% VAT will be applied for customers within Europe. Customers in the UK, USA, and other countries may be subject to local taxes and duties which are not included in our prices. Rates can differ widely based on your location, and we advise you to check with your local customs office for more information.

About Delft Imari or Delft Pijanacker Style
Imari porcelain, originally from Japan, became highly sought after in Europe during the late 17th century. Dutch traders brought these intricately decorated wares back to Holland, where their bold red, blue, and gold patterns inspired local Delft potters to replicate the designs. Imari pieces are notable for their luxurious color palette and the use of gold accents, which required a two-stage firing process: the blue underglaze was fired first at a high temperature, while the red and gold overglaze was applied afterward and fired again at a lower temperature. This technique—particularly the use of 24-karat gold for the detailing—made these pieces considerably more costly to produce, contributing to their rarity and value today.

About Jaap Heinen

Jaap Heinen is a Dutch ceramicist associated with Heinen Delfts Blauw, the family-run studio founded in 1975 that helped revive Delft pottery production in the Netherlands during the late 20th century. The workshop is known for hand-painted ceramics executed in traditional Delft and Imari-inspired palettes, maintaining tin-glaze techniques while introducing contemporary interpretations of historic Dutch and Japanese motifs. Heinen’s work often blends cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt accents in patterns that reference the classical Pijnacker style, a Dutch decorative tradition rooted in 18th- and 19th-century interpretations of Japanese porcelain. Pieces from the studio remain collectible for their craftsmanship and for their role in the modern continuation of Delft pottery.

  • Our lamps are equipped with an E27 bulb fitting, compatible with both E27 and E26 bulbs (common in Europe and the U.S., respectively). 

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