There is a range of alabaster lamp finials for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct alabaster lamp finials — often made from
stone,
alabaster and
metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of alabaster lamp finials available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of alabaster lamp finials to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
mid-century modern,
neoclassical and
Hollywood Regency alabaster lamp finials are of considerable interest.
The Marbro Lamp Company,
Abby Kasonik and
P. Conti each produced beautiful alabaster lamp finials that are worth considering.
Prices for alabaster lamp finials can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, alabaster lamp finials begin at $245 and can go as high as $122,150, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
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.