Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ormolu cherub lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
ormolu and
bronze, every ormolu cherub lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the ormolu cherub lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ormolu cherub lamp, those designed in
Louis XVI,
Neoclassical and
Victorian styles are of considerable interest.
Jean-Baptiste Pigalle each produced at least one beautiful ormolu cherub lamp that is worth considering.
Prices for a ormolu cherub lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $432 and can go as high as $14,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,101.
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.