Find many varieties of an authentic alabaster lamp mid century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
stone,
alabaster and
metal, every alabaster lamp mid century was constructed with great care. Find 224 options for an antique or vintage alabaster lamp mid century now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer alabaster lamp mid century, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A alabaster lamp mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Art Deco and
Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made alabaster lamp mid century over the years, but those crafted by
Pierre Chareau,
The Marbro Lamp Company and
Tommaso Barbi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.