What is a plaster cast sculpture?

A plaster cast sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art produced by pouring liquid plaster into a mold that the artist carves. In some cases, the resulting cast is the finished artwork. Other times, the artist uses the cast as a reference for carving stone or marble. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of sculpture art.

Cast Plaster Lamp

Resin Round Table

Michael Taylor Plaster

Serge Roche Lamp

White Plaster Lighting

Marbleized Paper

Biomorphic Lamp

Seal Lamp

Sculptural Plaster Table

Dark Reddish Brown Glazed Table Lamp with Natural Linen Shade

$2,700

Dark Reddish Brown Glazed Table Lamp with Natural Linen Shade

Located in Chireno, TX

Dark reddish brown glazed lamp with natural linen shade. Newly wired for use within the USA with line switch.

Category

2010s American Primitive Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Elliott Levine "Philosopher's Stone" Table Lamp

$3,575 / item

Elliott Levine "Philosopher's Stone" Table Lamp

By Elliott Levine

Located in New York, NY

Table lamp inspired by Chinese philosopher's stones. The artist sculpts then casts the lamp base in plaster resin with a hand-applied plaster finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]

$1,625 / item

Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Centered on a terra cotta-tinted cast-hydrocal plaster base, with a polished chrome column, knurled nickel hardware, and olive cloth-covered cord with contrasting khaki inline switch...

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Lamp by Continental Art Co., 1950s

$990

Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Lamp by Continental Art Co., 1950s

By Continental Art Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

Travelling to the beat of a different design drum... If you Love Lucy, late 40's/ early 50's Hollywood, wanted to dance all night at the Tropicana to Ricky Ricardo's band, you may lo...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cotton, String, Plaster

Mid-Century Chinese Red and Gold Figural Table Lamp

$875

Mid-Century Chinese Red and Gold Figural Table Lamp

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

2-952 Cast plaster Chinese resting figure lamp Measures: base 6 x 6" Height to top of socket rewired

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Hardwood

Italian Gilt Putti Table Lamp, Pink Onyx Base, Rococo Style, 1950s

$326Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Gilt Putti Table Lamp, Pink Onyx Base, Rococo Style, 1950s

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Italian gilt putti table lamp dates from the 1950s and reflects the decorative character of post-war Italian design, combining classical Rococo-inspired motifs with sculptural m...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Gold Leaf

Monumental Tony Paul for Westwood Futures Asian Buddha Sculptural Table Lamp MCM

$2,175

Monumental Tony Paul for Westwood Futures Asian Buddha Sculptural Table Lamp MCM

By Tony Paul, Westwood Industries

Located in Peoria, AZ

SUMPTUOUS! TONY PAUL FOR WESTWOOD FUTURES MID CENTURY MARVELOUS! ONLY SOLD TO DECORATORS! DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 32" TALL BY 18" WIDE Westwood lamps were some of the Mid Centur...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Charcoal-Glazed Chalkware Rococo Table Lamps

$1,125Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pair of Charcoal-Glazed Chalkware Rococo Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of urn form Rococo style heavy cast plaster table lamps with a tactile variegated gray glaze and aged gilt finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

1950/60's Chalk Ware Bonsai Tree Lamp att. to Reglor of California c 1950's

$200

1950/60's Chalk Ware Bonsai Tree Lamp att. to Reglor of California c 1950's

By Reglor Of California

Located in New York, NY

Chic cast plaster table lamp made in the form of a stylized Bonsai tree, circa 1950's, attributed to Reglor of California, unsigned.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Dawes Black Horse Brewery Large Cast Advertising Horse Sculptural Lamp Base

$2,785

Dawes Black Horse Brewery Large Cast Advertising Horse Sculptural Lamp Base

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large horse sculpture was done by Ross Butler to advertise and prooste Black Horse brand beer for Dawes Brewery of Montreal Canada. The detailed sculpture is done with a molded ...

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plaster

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Cast Plaster Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast plaster lamp you’re looking for. Each cast plaster lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plaster, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for a cast plaster lamp, we have 48 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a cast plaster lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A cast plaster lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cast plaster lamp over the years, but those crafted by Kacper Dolatowski, Michael Taylor and Sirmos Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Plaster Lamp?

Prices for a cast plaster lamp start at $575 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $2,400.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Cast Plaster Lamp

What is a plaster cast sculpture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A plaster cast sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art produced by pouring liquid plaster into a mold that the artist carves. In some cases, the resulting cast is the finished artwork. Other times, the artist uses the cast as a reference for carving stone or marble. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of sculpture art.