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Italian alabaster table lamp, mid-20th century.
Large classical urn-shaped table lamp crafted in hand-carved alabaster with a pronounced base and beautiful grey veining in the stone. An elegant example of Italian craftsmanship that combines classical proportions with the natural translucence of alabaster.
Origin: Italy.
Material: Alabaster.
Dimensions: H. 41 cm, D. 13 cm.
Period: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Fine condition, minor signs of wear.
Bio:
In the mid-20th century, alabaster lamps were a popular feature of Italian interior design. They were produced in Tuscany and Piedmont, where artisans hand-carved, polished, and assembled alabaster into classical forms inspired by antiquity. The natural variation in the stone and its translucent quality make each lamp unique and sought after by collectors today.
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