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Eagle Alabaster Lamp
Eagle Alabaster Lamp

Eagle Alabaster Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian alabaster lamp with 1 interior light. Measurements: Height: 18" Diameter: 8"

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

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Alabaster

Antique Alabaster Lamp
Antique Alabaster Lamp

Antique Alabaster Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 Italian alabaster lamp Measurements: Height of body: 16" Height to shade rest: 24

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

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Alabaster

Single Large Alabaster Lamp
Single Large Alabaster Lamp

Single Large Alabaster Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French carved alabaster lamp with detailed gilt bronze fittings. Measurements

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1920s French Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of Antique Alabaster Lamps
Pair of Antique Alabaster Lamps

Pair of Antique Alabaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's alabaster lamps with an interior light each. Measurements: Height: 6

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Lamp, circa 1860
Alabaster Lamp, circa 1860

Alabaster Lamp, circa 1860

$1,520Sale Price|32% Off

Alabaster Lamp, circa 1860

Located in Madison, MS

This is a lovely 19th century alabaster lamp. It is a creamy color and has a unique shape. It is

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Large Gray and White Alabaster Lamps
Large Gray and White Alabaster Lamps

Large Gray and White Alabaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920s Italian carved gray alabaster lamps with dark veining and foliage motif on body

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Lamp Turtle Figure
Alabaster Lamp Turtle Figure

Alabaster Lamp Turtle Figure

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Alabaster Lamp Turtle Figure

By G. Ruggeri

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Alabaster lamp turtle figure origin Italy Artist G.Ruggeri twentieth century electrified 220 w

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Lamp
Alabaster Lamp

Alabaster Lamp

Located in South Salem, NY

Large alabaster Neoclassical style urn lamp. Some gray coloring throughout the alabaster. Brown

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Lamps
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Lamps

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully sculpted pair of Italian neoclassical hand carved alabaster lamps, distinguished by

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1920s Italian Neoclassical Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

French, 19th Century, Louis XV St. Ormolu and Alabaster Lamp
French, 19th Century, Louis XV St. Ormolu and Alabaster Lamp

French, 19th Century, Louis XV St. Ormolu and Alabaster Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most unique French, 19th century, Louis XV St. Ormolu and Alabaster lamp. The

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Single Antique Alabaster Lamp
Single Antique Alabaster Lamp

Single Antique Alabaster Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 15

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Italian Alabaster Lamp
Antique Italian Alabaster Lamp

Antique Italian Alabaster Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian alabaster urn lamp mounted on a lucite base. Measurements: height: 13.5

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Large Italian Alabaster Lamp
Large Italian Alabaster Lamp

Large Italian Alabaster Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 29

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Large Neoclassic Alabaster Lamps
Large Neoclassic Alabaster Lamps

Large Neoclassic Alabaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920s Italian large scale alabaster table lamps. 22.5" Height of Body.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

C. 1920s-30s Italian Carved Urn Form Alabaster Lamp
C. 1920s-30s Italian Carved Urn Form Alabaster Lamp

C. 1920s-30s Italian Carved Urn Form Alabaster Lamp

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1920-30s carved urn form alabaster lamp, Italian. Boldly carved with 4 large leaves creating

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Art Deco Period Carved Alabaster Lamp with Pierrot and Colombina
Italian Art Deco Period Carved Alabaster Lamp with Pierrot and Colombina

Italian Art Deco Period Carved Alabaster Lamp with Pierrot and Colombina

Located in London, GB

An Italian Art Deco Figural Alabaster Table Lamp of Pierrot and Colombina Inspired by the famous

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps
Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps

Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster table lamps with foliage motif on body and with

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Art Nouveau Figural Alabaster Lamp
Art Nouveau Figural Alabaster Lamp

Art Nouveau Figural Alabaster Lamp

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

when lit. Missing is a a top alabaster shade matching the bottom bowl. Shades for these lamps which

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps
Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps

Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920s French carved alabaster table lamps with gilt bronze details. Measurements

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1920s French Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Small Antique Alabaster Lamps
Pair of Small Antique Alabaster Lamps

Pair of Small Antique Alabaster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's white alabaster twisted column shaped table lamps. Measurements: Height of

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Lamp with Eagle and Base, Art Deco Period, Italy, Early 20th Century
Alabaster Lamp with Eagle and Base, Art Deco Period, Italy, Early 20th Century

Alabaster Lamp with Eagle and Base, Art Deco Period, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Alabaster lamp with eagle and base. Art Deco period. Italy, early 20th century. Alabaster

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Majorelle Exceptional and Rare Art Nouveau Bronze and Alabaster Lamp
Majorelle Exceptional and Rare Art Nouveau Bronze and Alabaster Lamp

Majorelle Exceptional and Rare Art Nouveau Bronze and Alabaster Lamp

By Louis Majorelle

Located in NANTES, FR

Majorelle lamp representing a flower, around 1900 in bronze and alabaster. Not signed

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Art Nouveau Figural Alabaster Lamp on a Light Brown Oynx column
Art Nouveau Figural Alabaster Lamp on a Light Brown Oynx column

Art Nouveau Figural Alabaster Lamp on a Light Brown Oynx column

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

. Missing is the top alabaster shade matching the bottom bowl. Shades for these lamps which came from Italy

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Carved Alabaster Lamps with Foliage Motif
Carved Alabaster Lamps with Foliage Motif

Carved Alabaster Lamps with Foliage Motif

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Neoclassic style carved Italian alabaster light fixture with elaborate foliage motif

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1920s Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Style Alabaster Urn Lamps
Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Style Alabaster Urn Lamps

Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Style Alabaster Urn Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Style Alabaster Lamps. Offered is a stunning pair of large scale

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1920s Italian Neoclassical Antique Alabaster Lamps

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Alabaster

Early 20th Century Carved French Alabaster Lamp in the Egyptian Revival Style
Early 20th Century Carved French Alabaster Lamp in the Egyptian Revival Style

Early 20th Century Carved French Alabaster Lamp in the Egyptian Revival Style

Located in London, GB

A Finely Carved Alabaster Figural Lamp in the Egyptian Revival Style Crafted in luminous alabaster

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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Alabaster Table Lamp
Vintage Alabaster Table Lamp

Vintage Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French alabaster lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 13" Height

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1920s French Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Single Carved Alabaster Table Lamp
Single Carved Alabaster Table Lamp

Single Carved Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster lamp. Measurements: Height of Body: 18.5" Height to shade

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

A pair of fine 19th century Italian alabaster carved lamps
A pair of fine 19th century Italian alabaster carved lamps

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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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Alabaster Lamps

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Alabaster

Pair of Carved Column Marble Alabaster Lamps with Gilt Bases and Silk Shades
Pair of Carved Column Marble Alabaster Lamps with Gilt Bases and Silk Shades

Pair of Carved Column Marble Alabaster Lamps with Gilt Bases and Silk Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A spectacular pair of monumental marble ionic column lamps with gilt wooden bases and black silk

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Foil

Small Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps
Small Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps

Small Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Italian pair of circa 1920's neoclassic style alabaster lamps with foliage and beaded motif on body

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Single Italian Bird Branch Alabaster Table Lamp
Single Italian Bird Branch Alabaster Table Lamp

Single Italian Bird Branch Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single finely crafted hand carved bird and tree form alabaster lamp on filagree brass base. Newly

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

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Alabaster, Brass

Art Nouveau Italian Alabaster Lamp Sculture , Girl reading
Art Nouveau Italian Alabaster Lamp Sculture , Girl reading

Art Nouveau Italian Alabaster Lamp Sculture , Girl reading

Located in Valladolid, ES

serves as a lamp, all carved from hollowed-out white alabaster, which is translucent when lit. Unlike

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage 1920 Italian Alabaster Table Lamp with Hand-Carved Leaf Motif
Vintage 1920 Italian Alabaster Table Lamp with Hand-Carved Leaf Motif

Vintage 1920 Italian Alabaster Table Lamp with Hand-Carved Leaf Motif

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-737 Italian hand carved alabaster lamp with leaf motif Height to top of socket 17" Original

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1920s Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Art Nouveau Italian Alabaster Lamp Sculpture, Girl Reading
Art Nouveau Italian Alabaster Lamp Sculpture, Girl Reading

Art Nouveau Italian Alabaster Lamp Sculpture, Girl Reading

Located in Valladolid, ES

serves as a lamp, all carved from hollowed-out white alabaster, which is translucent when lit. Unlike

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Single Alabaster Urn Lamp
Single Alabaster Urn Lamp

Single Alabaster Urn Lamp

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster urn lamp Spain, 1930-1940. This Art Deco period alabaster

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Alabaster Lamps

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Alabaster

Circa 1920 Carved Alabaster Figural Lamp on Onxy Base
Circa 1920 Carved Alabaster Figural Lamp on Onxy Base

Circa 1920 Carved Alabaster Figural Lamp on Onxy Base

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fine rare antique Italian alabaster lamp depicting a beautiful young girl sitting on a rock

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Tall Classical Alabaster Column Lamp w/ Gilded Base
Tall Classical Alabaster Column Lamp w/ Gilded Base

Tall Classical Alabaster Column Lamp w/ Gilded Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

A gorgeous, polished, alabaster lamp in the form of a column with an acanthus leaf adorned capital

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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Italian Alabaster Grand Tour Style Table Lamp With Columns
Italian Alabaster Grand Tour Style Table Lamp With Columns

Italian Alabaster Grand Tour Style Table Lamp With Columns

Located in Bradenton, FL

Early 20th century Italian Grand Tour alabaster lamp with two Roman columns. Lamp rests on gold

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Marble

Very fine Art Deco  Italian Alabaster Carved Figurative Lamp by Gaspar Mascagni
Very fine Art Deco  Italian Alabaster Carved Figurative Lamp by Gaspar Mascagni

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

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Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Single Neoclassic Grecian Women Urn Alabaster Table Lamp
Single Neoclassic Grecian Women Urn Alabaster Table Lamp

Single Neoclassic Grecian Women Urn Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single finely crafted hand carved neo-classic style urn form alabaster lamp with intricately carved

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1920s Italian Classical Greek Antique Alabaster Lamps

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Alabaster, Brass

Edwardian Era Italian Carved Alabaster Nude Greco-Roman Female Figural Lamp
Edwardian Era Italian Carved Alabaster Nude Greco-Roman Female Figural Lamp

Edwardian Era Italian Carved Alabaster Nude Greco-Roman Female Figural Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Finely carved early 20th-century Italian alabaster lamp featuring a classical Greco-Roman partially

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy

Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Alabaster Lamps

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Alabaster

Alabaster Baluster Form 19th Century Table Lamp, Hand Carved
Alabaster Baluster Form 19th Century Table Lamp, Hand Carved

Alabaster Baluster Form 19th Century Table Lamp, Hand Carved

Located in Lomita, CA

This alabaster lamp is stunning, with its irregular veining and exquisite carving. It is antique

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Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Alabaster Lamps

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Alabaster

Pair of Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Figural Lamps Venus & Cupid
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Figural Lamps Venus & Cupid

Pair of Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Figural Lamps Venus & Cupid

Located in Tarzana, CA

A beautiful pair of antique Italian hand carved alabaster lamps / torcheres depicting Venus and a

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Oversized Bronze Silver-Plated Palatial Torchères (Italy, c. 1900's)
Pair of Oversized Bronze Silver-Plated Palatial Torchères (Italy, c. 1900's)

Pair of Oversized Bronze Silver-Plated Palatial Torchères (Italy, c. 1900's)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Oversized palatial size torchères made of bronze silver-plate bases and alabaster lamp

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze

Hand Carved Art Deco Nude Flapper Girl Alabatser Table Lamp w/ Bronze Gazelle
Hand Carved Art Deco Nude Flapper Girl Alabatser Table Lamp w/ Bronze Gazelle

Hand Carved Art Deco Nude Flapper Girl Alabatser Table Lamp w/ Bronze Gazelle

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Crafted during the Art Deco period, this electrified alabaster lamp epitomizes sophistication. The

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Spanish Alabaster Large Urn Table Lamp with Foliage Carved Details
Spanish Alabaster Large Urn Table Lamp with Foliage Carved Details

Spanish Alabaster Large Urn Table Lamp with Foliage Carved Details

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster tall urn lamp Spain with leaves motifs, Spain, 1930-1940

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Early 20th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Figural Floor Standing Lamp
Early 20th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Figural Floor Standing Lamp

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps
Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps

Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French neoclassic style carved alabaster table lamps with gilt bronze applied

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1920s French Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Amber Alabaster Table Lamps
Amber Alabaster Table Lamps

Amber Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French neoclassic style alabaster table lamps with bronze fittings

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1920s French Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Single Alabaster Urn Lamp
Single Alabaster Urn Lamp

Single Alabaster Urn Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's single Italian carved alabaster urn lamp with bronze detailing and interior light

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Table Lamps
Carved Alabaster Table Lamps

Carved Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920s Italian carved alabaster table lamps with interior light. Measurements: Height

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassic Alabaster and Bronze Lamps
Neoclassic Alabaster and Bronze Lamps

Neoclassic Alabaster and Bronze Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French Italian alabaster and bronze table lamps with gilt bronze details

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1920s Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp
Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp

Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A carved early 20th century Alabaster marble standard lamp. This grand standard or floor lamp has a

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Stone, Alabaster

Vintage Italian Alabaster Urn Lamps
Vintage Italian Alabaster Urn Lamps

Vintage Italian Alabaster Urn Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920's Italian lamps with one Edison interior light. Measurements: Height: 14" Diameter

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1920s Italian Antique Alabaster Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

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Antique Alabaster Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique alabaster lamps available for sale. Each of these unique antique alabaster lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, alabaster and metal. Antique alabaster lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique alabaster lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique alabaster lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by G Bessi, Umberto Stiaccini and Becht & Dyserinck are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Alabaster Lamps?

Prices for antique alabaster lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique alabaster lamps begin at $280 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,525.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Alabaster Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.