Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Table Lamp With Rose Relief Decoration & Pleated Silk Shade

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Few materials carry the quiet luxury of hand-carved alabaster, and this Italian lamp is a masterclass in the craft. The … Read more Few materials carry the quiet luxury of hand-carved alabaster, and this Italian lamp is a masterclass in the craft. The globular body is covered in deeply sculpted roses and leafy foliage in high relief — a labor-intensive technique synonymous with the master carvers of Volterra, Tuscany, Italy’s centuries-old center of alabaster artistry.

The natural veining of the stone glows through the slender columnar neck, which rises to meet the carved body and terminates in a delicate capital detail. Below, a turned socle transitions to a square plinth base raised on small gilt feet — giving the lamp a grounded, architectural presence without sacrificing elegance.

The original pleated ivory silk shade with cord trim is included and complements the creamy warmth of the stone beautifully.

A piece that works as effortlessly in a traditional library or bedroom as it does anchoring a maximalist or Hollywood Regency interior.
Height to top of alabaster 17.5 “
Shade W 16.5” x H 14.5” See less