Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French ormolu and marble table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French ormolu and marble table lamp — often made from
metal,
stone and
marble — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French ormolu and marble table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A French ormolu and marble table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Louis XVI,
Neoclassical and
Victorian styles are sought with frequency.
Ferdinand Barbedienne,
Henry Dasson and
Alfred Marrionet each produced at least one beautiful French ormolu and marble table lamp that is worth considering.
The average selling price for a French ormolu and marble table lamp at 1stDibs is $9,800, while they’re typically $681 on the low end and $170,254 for the highest priced.
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.