At 1stDibs, there are several options of pair alabaster urn lamps available for sale. The range of distinct pair alabaster urn lamps — often made from
stone,
alabaster and
metal — can elevate any home. Pair alabaster urn lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pair alabaster urn lamps made by
Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with
Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made pair alabaster urn lamps over the years, but those made by
The Marbro Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.