At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage alabaster lamp base for your home. Frequently made of
alabaster,
stone and
metal, every vintage alabaster lamp base was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage alabaster lamp base you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage alabaster lamp base bearing
Art Deco,
Mid-Century Modern or
Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage alabaster lamp base that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Enrique Molins-Balleste and
Prolux produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a vintage alabaster lamp base can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $420 and can go as high as $6,666, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
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.