Capodimonte porcelain lamps were started back in the year 1700. It is believed that the factory was started when the porcelain production research began. However, many experts believe that it was King Charles of Naples who started the porcelain factory in the year 1943 on the hill that was named Capodimonte near Naples. Later, King Charles built a factory of porcelain in Capodimonte in the royal woods.By the year 1920, it had become a popular practice to convert Capodimonte porcelain vases and other different objects into Capodimonte lamps. This was done by just adding caps, bases and other necessary accessories which helped them convert into lamps. That was the period, when there was a lot talk going on about the electric lamp. The electric lamp was getting very popular in many parts of the world.