Find many varieties of an authentic carved alabaster table available at 1stDibs. Each carved alabaster table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
stone,
alabaster and
metal. Find 260 options for an antique or vintage carved alabaster table now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved alabaster table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each carved alabaster table bearing
Neoclassical,
Art Deco or
Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one carved alabaster table that is appealing in its simplicity, but
The Marbro Lamp Company,
G Bessi and
C. Jere Artisan House produced versions that are worth a look.
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.