At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alabaster figural lamp for your home. Each alabaster figural lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
alabaster,
stone and
marble. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer alabaster figural lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right alabaster figural lamp, those designed in
Art Deco,
Hollywood Regency and
Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one alabaster figural lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but
G Bessi,
G. Ruggeri and
Gerda Gerdago produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a alabaster figural lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,160 and can go as high as $11,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,300.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.