At 1stDibs, there are several options of cherub table lamps available for sale. The range of distinct cherub table lamps — often made from
metal,
bronze and
wood — can elevate any home. Cherub table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of cherub table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Neoclassical,
Louis XVI and
Victorian cherub table lamps are of considerable interest.
Aladdin Co.,
Capodimonte and
Chelini Firenze each produced beautiful cherub table lamps that are worth considering.
Prices for cherub table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cherub table lamps begin at $325 and can go as high as $14,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,798.
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.