Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Table Lamp with Acanthus Leaf Detail

A truly elegant vintage Italian carved alabaster table lamp featuring a classical urn form with hand carved acanthus leaf detailing around the upper rim, raised on a substantial stepped square plinth base. The natural alabaster has beautiful gray and cream veining with subtle warm peach tones throughout, all translucent in just the way collectors of Italian alabaster love. Marked “ITALY” on the base, this lamp likely dates from the early to mid 20th century when Italian alabaster lamps were widely exported to American homes and prized for their classical refinement.

The acanthus leaf is one of the most enduring motifs in Western decorative art, originating in ancient Greek architecture (you’ll see it on Corinthian column capitals) and reappearing through every classical revival since. Sold without shade so you can pair it with whatever style suits your space. Newly rewired.

Dimensions: 15” H