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A striking 1980s solid white marble with grey veining table lamp featuring twin carved elephant heads flanking a classical urn-shaped …
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A striking 1980s solid white marble with grey veining table lamp featuring twin carved elephant heads flanking a classical urn-shaped body. Their sculptural forms rise from the shoulders of the urn, giving the lamp a refined, global, and quietly commanding presence. This lamp presents beautifully and is equally suited for Hollywood Regency, eclectic global, or modern classic interiors—ready to anchor your space with its carved, sculptural character.
Measures 20" high to the top of the finial and 32" high with the harp installed.
COLLECTOR'S NOTE
Carved marble lamps with figural motifs—especially elephants—were a hallmark of 1980s Chinese export decorative arts, produced in the white-marble workshops of Guangxi and Guangdong. This period saw a revival of hand-carved classical urn forms, paired with symbolic animals. The marble itself is notably dense and fine-grained, with soft natural translucency—characteristics associated with higher-quality Guangxi marble. Elephants, long associated with strength, wisdom, and good fortune, made these sculptural lamps especially desirable in both Eastern and Western design traditions. This example represents the higher tier of 1980s carved-marble production, distinguished by its weight, clarity of carving, and sculptural presence.
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 6ʺD × 32ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Not Included
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Excellent vintage condition. • Marble shows natural grey veining typical of Guangxi stone. • No chips or cracks noted. • …
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Excellent vintage condition. • Marble shows natural grey veining typical of Guangxi stone. • No chips or cracks noted. • Original 1980s brass socket marked “Made in China,” in working condition. • Light surface oxidation on some metal components, consistent with age. • Cord and plug appear original and functional.
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