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An Elegant Carved Alabaster Table Lamp
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An Elegant Carved Alabaster Table Lamp

1920 - 1940
Description

An impressive and highly decorative alabaster table lamp, beautifully carved in the classical urn form, displaying fine craftsmanship and an attractive natural patina.

The substantial urn-shaped body features finely carved vertical fluting, surmounted by a deeply sculpted, overlapping foliate decoration with delicate shell-like detailing. Above rises a turned and moulded neck, giving the lamp an elegant and well-balanced silhouette.

Raised on a turned socle and square plinth, resting upon a substantial stepped alabaster base, the lamp is fashioned from beautifully figured white alabaster with subtle cream and grey veining throughout.

The design draws inspiration from classical Greco-Roman decorative forms, lending the piece a timeless architectural quality.

Retaining its brass bulb holder and original-style wire shade support, this is a particularly decorative example which would sit equally comfortably in a traditional country house interior or a more contemporary setting.

Condition: Good decorative condition, with natural variations in the alabaster, minor surface marks and wear consistent with age.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Alabaster Table Lamp to the 1930s.

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SA1241685
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We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

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An impressive and highly decorative alabaster table lamp, beautifully carved in the classical urn form, displaying fine craftsmanship and an attractive natural patina.
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The substantial urn-shaped body features finely carved vertical fluting, surmounted by a deeply sculpted, overlapping foliate decoration with delicate shell-like detailing.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Above rises a turned and moulded neck, giving the lamp an elegant and well-balanced silhouette.

fig 1. A carved off-white alabaster table lamp base shaped like a classical urn with leaf motifs, resting on a stepped square plinth with a brass harp socket.
fig 1. An Elegant Carved Alabaster Table Lamp

Raised on a turned socle and square plinth, resting upon a substantial stepped alabaster base, the lamp is fashioned from beautifully figured white alabaster with subtle cream and grey veining throughout.

fig 2. A carved off-white alabaster table lamp base shaped like a classical urn with leaf motifs, resting on a stepped square plinth with a brass harp socket.
fig 2. An Elegant Carved Alabaster Table Lamp

The design draws inspiration from classical Greco-Roman decorative forms, lending the piece a timeless architectural quality.

Retaining its brass bulb holder and original-style wire shade support, this is a particularly decorative example which would sit equally comfortably in a traditional country house interior or a more contemporary setting.

Condition: Good decorative condition, with natural variations in the alabaster, minor surface marks and wear consistent with age.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Alabaster Table Lamp to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241685
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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Archive I A carved off-white alabaster table lamp base shaped like a classical urn with leaf motifs, resting on a stepped square plinth with a brass harp socket.

An Elegant Carved Alabaster Table Lamp

Archive II A carved off-white alabaster table lamp base shaped like a classical urn with leaf motifs, resting on a stepped square plinth with a brass harp socket. View II
Archive III A carved off-white alabaster table lamp base shaped like a classical urn with leaf motifs, resting on a stepped square plinth with a brass harp socket. View III
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A carved off-white alabaster table lamp base shaped like a classical urn with leaf motifs, resting on a stepped square plinth with a brass harp socket.
An Elegant Carved Alabaster Table Lamp
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A carved off-white alabaster table lamp base shaped like a classical urn with leaf motifs, resting on a stepped square plinth with a brass harp socket.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialAlabaster, Brass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsUrn form, Acanthus leaf carving, Gadrooned rim, Stepped square plinth
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 19.5 cm (8 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

This Neoclassical table lamp from 1930 takes the form of a classical urn, carved from off-white alabaster with cream and grey veining. The body displays vertical fluting, an overlapping acanthus leaf carving with shell-like detailing, a moulded neck, a turned socle, and a stepped square plinth. A brass bulb holder and a wire lamp harp surmount the marble structure. The lamp measures 71 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, and 19.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this piece suits placement on a sideboard top in a traditional country house interior or a modern living space. The construction shows natural variations in the alabaster alongside minor surface marks and wear consistent with age.

Alabaster urn table lamps are decorative lighting fixtures crafted from translucent carved mineral stone, styled after classical Greek and Roman vessels popularized during the Neoclassical period.

These lamps are primarily sculpted from natural alabaster, a fine-grained mineral stone known for its translucency, often paired with brass or copper electrical fittings and bases.

Authentic pieces feature natural mineral veining, hand-carved surface details with subtle variations, significant physical weight, and aged patinated metal electrical components.

Positioning an alabaster lamp on a dark wood sideboard or neutral console table allows its soft white stone texture to create contrast and complement modern interior schemes.

Dust the stone regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using water or liquid chemical solvents, as alabaster is porous and susceptible to surface staining.
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