Find many varieties of an authentic carved alabaster table lamp available at 1stDibs. A carved alabaster table lamp — often made from
stone,
alabaster and
metal — can elevate any home. Find 320 options for an antique or vintage carved alabaster table lamp now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved alabaster table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A carved alabaster table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Neoclassical,
Art Deco and
Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.
The Marbro Lamp Company,
G Bessi and
Kelly Wearstler each produced at least one beautiful carved alabaster table lamp that is worth considering.
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.