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What is genuine alabaster?

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What is genuine alabaster?
Genuine alabaster is a rock known for its white color. Because it is soft compared to other decorative rocks, alabaster is a commonly used material for crafting everything from sculptures to light fixtures. You'll find a range of alabaster lighting, art and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Carved Horse Head Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Pair of Hollywood Regency Italian carved alabaster horse head lamps. Each with finely carved detailing.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Early 20th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Figural Floor Standing Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Italian Figural Alabaster Lamp Carved from two types of contrasting alabaster, supported on a columnar pedestal, the female figure draped in a skirt, with a floating globe above ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

A pair of fine 19th century Italian alabaster carved lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century Italian hand carved alabaster lamps .
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Very fine Art Deco Italian Alabaster Carved Figurative Lamp by Gaspar Mascagni
Located in New York, NY
Delightful hand-carved alabaster lamp depicting young boy and girl, signed G Mascagni, attributed to the Italian master, Gaspar Mascagni, active in the late 19th to early 20th century.
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Italian Carved Alabaster
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Italian carved alabaster with interior lights, can be flush mounted.
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster light fixture with gray veinings.
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Early 20th Century Italian Flush Mount

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Alabaster

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