Find a variety of 19th century cherub lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 19th century cherub lamps — often made from
metal,
bronze and
marble — can elevate any home. 19th century cherub 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.
Victorian,
Louis XVI and
Baroque 19th century cherub lamps are consistently popular styles. Many 19th century cherub lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but
Jean-Baptiste Pigalle and
François Linke produced popular 19th century cherub lamps that are worth a look.
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.