Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Antique 1940s Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare antique Cherub table lamp.
Shade not included.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Other
Vintage Ceramic and Brass Cherub Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage ceramic Greek cherub table lamps. Feature a brass accent beneath the
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1950s Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Florentine Cherub Table Lamp by Chelini White Finish, 1980
By Chelini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
Baroque style figural cherub table lamp by Chelini Firenze Manifacture, a late 20th-century tall
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Pair of Bronze Finish Cherub Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sweet pair of cherub motif table lamps having single sculptural putti on each wooden base holding a
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1990s American Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Art Nouveau Style Bronze Cherub Table Lamp Mahogany Carved Base
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful French Art Nouveau style lamp, circa late 20th century. Features a bronze cherub
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Bronze
H 43 in W 19 in D 19 in
Pair of Cherub Putti Lamps Resin Cast in Beige Stone Effect
Located in Lomita, CA
cherubic table lamps that is priceless. The lamps rest on stands with resin-cast bodies. The stands are
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Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Resin
Regency Bronze Patina Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Regency bronze cherub candelabra table lamp featuring a single light socket and two candleholders
Category
1950s American Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Capodimonte Cherub Lamp Stand
By Capodimonte
Located in Den Haag, NL
Capodimonte Italian porcelain cherub lamp stand, holding a cornucopia. With white porcelain flowers
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Églomisé Table Lamp Cherub & Porpoise Detail Base
Located in Fulton, CA
Églomisé table lamp with cherub theme. Glass body mounted to a metal base with porpoise detail
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
French Gilt Cherub Figural Torch Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of French gilt metal table lamps. Each display a gilded cherub by Fabrication
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1950s French Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Italian Victorian Porcelain Cherub Lamp
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Victorian style porcelain lamp with four cupid who are reading a book.
With the original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry Glass Decoupage Cherub Decorated Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of neoclassical cranberry glass decoupage cherub decorated table lamps. The vase measures 16
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Art Deco Cherub or Putti Table Lamp in the Form
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large ceramic table lamp in the form of a Cherub or Putti
This charming figure is in an ivory
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Revival Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic White and Gold Cherub Trophy Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible pair of ornate vintage table lamps. Each lamp feature an intricate design of flowers and
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1980s Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Figural Cherub Brass and Marble Candelabrum Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style figural cherub brass and marble candelabrum table lamp. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 27 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique French Gilt Metal & Glass Cherub Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and stunning antique table lamp in gilt metal & brass, with original textured glass shade
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Table Top Lamp, Gilt Metal, Cherubic Light, 20th Century, circa 1990
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a table lamp. An English, gilt metal cherubic light, dating to the late 20th century, circa
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Midcentury Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Gold Cherubs Putti Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive / monumental Mid-20th Century gilded toleware sculptural table lamp showing
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
Vintage Resin Cherub Lamps, France, 1970, Set of 2
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of rococo lamps in resin produced and designed in France in the 1970s. This pair of
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Resin
19th Century Carved Cherub Face Lamp with Custom Parchment Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom hand carved wood cherub face lamp newly wired with drip wax candle. The lamp is crowned with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
20th Century Pair of White Resin Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases by G. Ruggeri
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps have a white creram glazed finish that covers this pair of resin cherubs from Italy in
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Resin
Figural French Empire Style Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of figural French Empire style table lamps. Rouched black shades are trimmed with a rope
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Gold Rococo Style Putti Lamp on Onyx Base
Located in Glasgow, GB
Crafted in Italy’s post-war design renaissance, this gilded table lamp marries the playful charm of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Putti Style Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency table lamps. Done in the manner of thr Putti style cherubs. A
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1960's Hollywood Regency Art Glass and Gilt Metal Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of outrageously over the top (bordering on kitsch) pair of monumental table lamps created in
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
20th C. United Wilson Blue and White Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Lamps, Signed Pair
By United Wilson Co. 1
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of late 20th century ormolu and crackle porcelain lamps by United Wilson Porcelain, signed
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 28 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
Huge Gilt Table Lamp in the form of a Cherub or Putti
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very large gilt table lamp in the form of a cherub or putti
This charming figure is in gold and
Category
1960s Art Deco Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Plaster
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Midcentury Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Cherubs Putti Oil Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of impressive / monumental Victorian copper sculptural oil table lamps showing putti figures / wingless cherubs with grape leaves and swirling vines. Paired with glass shade.T...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Copper
Beautiful French Dore Bronze Marble Cherub Ormolu-Mounted Candelabra Lamps, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of French gilt doré bronze and marble cherub ormolu-mounted candelabra / three branch lamps.
Category
1920s French Belle Époque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 18 in W 7 in D 6 in
Pair of Bronze and Marble Art Deco Lamps
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of bronze and marble Art Deco lamps with cherub detail; silk, feathered, and beaded shades.
Category
20th Century French Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Interesting Late 19th Century Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Vase and Pedestal
By Capodimonte
Located in New York, NY
A large and interesting late 19th century gilt bronze and Italian Capodimonte porcelain vase and pedestal.
The vase with many different figures playing and holding instruments and...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Bronze
H 70.5 in W 14 in D 13 in
Pair 19th Century Louis XVI Patinated /Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large (19th century) five light candelabra in the French Louis XVI style with standing patinated bronze cherubs set upon carved white marble pedestals adorned with gilt bron...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Meissen Motto Child by Acier Vintage Je Les Ramène, circa 1880
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen very lovely figurine: Motto Child By M.V.acier / Je Les Ramène (= I'll Get Them Back).
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed).
First qu...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Industrial Antique Silver Plated Brass GEC Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A pair of annodised silver plater swan neck wall lights. c.1930
Brass construction with beautifully tarnished silver plate, fret work galleries and satin opaline globe lamp shades...
Category
1920s English Arts and Crafts Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 12.21 in
Pair of Pricket Style Giltwood Table Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of 18th Century Pricket giltwood candlesticks now mounted as table lamps. Carved ornate wood throughout supported by tri-form bases with cherub heads and scrolling feet. Lovel...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurine Statues
By Capodimonte
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful pair of majolica figurines would elevate any living room, kitchen, or entry way. Created in Italy circa 1950 and done in the Capodimonte style, the large barbotine sta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Majolica, Porcelain
Lamp with a Dancing Cherub or French Brass Musician
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lamp with a Dancing Cherub or French Brass Musician
This charming piece dates from the last half of the 19th Century
The figure has a bright patina and is set on a deep foliate pli...
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1930s Art Deco Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Manner Gilt Table Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style gilt urn form table lamps with metal ring handles, with cream-tone cloth shades. 25.5" H x 14" diameter with shades.
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19th Century Neoclassical Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Group "The Abduction of the Sabine Women"
By Pierre Loison 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Monumental French 19th century patinated bronze group Titled "The Abduction of the Sabine Women" after a model by Pierre Loison (French, 1816-1886), depicting a young...
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19th Century French Mannerist Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Bronze
H 54.75 in W 22 in D 24 in
17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Trunks are one of the oldest types of furniture in existence today. They date back many centuries and come in various shapes and styles. This leather and brass trunk, known as a mall...
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17th Century French Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
H 22.875 in W 42.75 in D 19 in
Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent American Victorian gilt metal banquet lamp, professionally converted from kerosene oil lamp, now electrified. Elegantly regal, with superb attention to detail, beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
A White Marble Figure of a Kneeling Cherub, By Pio Fedi
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine White Marble Figure of a Kneeling Cherub, By Pio Fedi.
Signed to the base 'Pio Fedi Faceva'.
Italian, Circa 1860.
Pio Fedi (1815-1892) was an Italian sculptor working in th...
Category
19th Century Italian Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Marble
Vintage Capodimonte Military Porcelain Sculpture Set with Tiered Display Stand
By Capodimonte
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of eight porcelain figurines was made by the Capodimonte factor of Italy in circa 1980 in the Renaissance style. Seven of the figurines depict famous military figures and ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany
H 4.25 in W 30 in D 4.5 in
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Pair of Ceramic Cherub Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wonderful white ceramic cherub lamps with brass stands and white linen shades. Newly
Category
1960s American Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Linen
Hollywood Regency Style Cherub Angel Gilded Wood and Crystal Prism Table Lamp
Located in Frisco, TX
Beautiful wooden, crystal prism and gilded metal, large cherub figure table lamp. Can be used with
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
1950s Monumental Neoclassical Style Gold Figural Putti Lamp and Gilt Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century neoclassical style monumental ceramic gold gilt and gilt brass table lamp with gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Double Cherub Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of vintage brass double cherub table lamps. Fine decorative table lamps each having a center
Category
Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Antique French Gilt Metal and Glass Cherub Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large stunning antique table lamp in gilt metal, with original glass shade inserts. We believe
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Vintage Round Crystal with Cherubs Table Lamps, Pair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of frosted glass and brass table lamps with iconic Hollywood Regency
style. These
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1970s Hollywood Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Antique French Brass & Onyx Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive pair of antique French cherub table lamps in solid brass and onyx
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Gilt Cherub Lamp
Located in Wilson, NC
Gilt Cherub lamp holding serpents is on a marble base. It is wired for American use and weighs 24
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1950s French Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage Ornamental Putto Lamp, English, Decorative Cherub, Light, Desk, Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ornamental putto lamp. An English, plaster decorative cherub table light, dating
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Late 20th Century British Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Plaster
H 28.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Bronze Barley Twisted Table Lamps Corinthian Column Cherub Marble
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage bronze barley twist lamp pair attributed to Theodore Alexander. Features Corinthian columns
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 27.75 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Wonderful Plaster Painted Putti or Cherubs Mounted as Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty pair of painted plaster or terracotta putti or cherubs mounted on wood bases and made into
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1960s Italian Retro Cherub Table Lamp
2 Lovesky & Lovesky Mid Century Ornate Angel Cherub Cupid Lamps Crystals MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage lamps by L & L (Lovesky & Lovesky) featuring sky blue finish, ornate hanging
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1960s Baroque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of decoupage glass table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of reverse painted and decoupage glass table lamps featuring cherubic decor against a white
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1960s Italian Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Antique French Crystal Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique cut crystal glass table lamp dating from around the 1950’s period, which was
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Crystal
Antique French Gilt Metal Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Very ornate antique French gilt metal and bronze candelabra lamp with five arms and lights attached
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Antique French Gilt Metal Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Very ornate antique French gilt metal and bronze candelabra lamp with five arms and lights attached
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Antique French Gilt Metal Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Very ornate antique French gilt metal and bronze candelabra lamp with five arms and lights attached
Category
1950s French Louis XV Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Chinese Blue and White Tiered Tole Tulipiere Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage blue and white tole table lamps created from a tiered tulipiere with designs
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 22.5 in W 4.75 in L 22.5 in
Pair of Large Porcelain Figural Opposing Bare Brested Woman & Angel Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large porcelain figural opposing woman and child table lamps. This fine pair of antique
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Retro Cherub Table Lamp
H 32 in W 8 in D 7 in
19th Century French Pair of Celeste Blue Ground "Sevres Style" Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Stamford, CT
electrified as lamps. A simply stunning pair of table lamps depicting painted cherubs on one side and a
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Column Table Lamp Putti Cherubs Torchiere
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century Hollywood Regency style torchiere style table lamp in brass and white painted
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Cherub Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of Italian silver-gilt carved wood candelabras depicting cherubs (one boy, one girl
Category
1950s Italian Rococo Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Vintage Seahorse Cherub Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
VERY UNUSUAL VERY HEAVY SEAHORSE,CHERUB TABLE LAMP.
2 HORSES,4 CHERUBS, BIRDS,CRYSTALS~
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1950s Unknown Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Iron
Pair cherub lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
pair of cast iron cherub lamps custom vintage shades..
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1960s Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Vinatge Gilded Cherub Lamps~
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fabulous pair of crusty gold lamps sold without shades,but can be purchased seperalty~
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1950s Unknown Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Vintage Brass Table Lamp with Goldleaf and Cherubs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pretty table lamp, part of base is reverse painted glass with decoupage. Includes matte black
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1950s Unknown Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Crystal Seahorse Cherub Candelabra Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
UNUSUAL SEAHORSE CHERUB 5 LIGHT TABLE LAMP CANDELABRA~
2 LARGE NATICAL SEA HORSES,4 CHERUBS
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1950s Unknown Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Lavender Lacquered Cherub and Rams Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Pair of 1960s custom lacquered and hand-painted gold beaded detail chalkware lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
1960"s Lavender Lacquered Neoclassical Rams Head Lamp Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of custom refinished Mid-Century lamps with plaster cherub, fruit and ram's head motif. Hand
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
1950'S Monumental Neoclassical Style Gold Figural Putti Lamp & Gilt Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Neoclassical style monumental ceramic gold gilt and gilt brass table lamp with gilt
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Capodimonte Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 7 light,4 cherubs,dripping with clear and amber cyrstals table candelabra lamp!
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1950s Italian Retro Cherub Table Lamp
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Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century 3-Tier Brass Stand
Located in Livingston, NJ
Interesting antique brass 3-tier table. Can be used as a pedestal to hold a plant or sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Cherub table lamp
Stamped J. Upton. Lamp with a two cherub features ornate brass colored details
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1950s Retro Cherub Table Lamp
Pair of Italian 1950s Silver Leaf Baroque Style Candlestick Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Italian 1950s Silver Leaf Baroque Style Candlestick Lamps, With Demi Lune Parchment Shades
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Retro Cherub Table Lamp
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Silver Leaf
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Retro Cherub Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic retro cherub table lamp available at 1stDibs. A retro cherub table lamp — often made from metal, brass and organic material — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the retro cherub table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro cherub table lamp bearing Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro cherub table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Capodimonte and Chelini Firenze are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro Cherub Table Lamp?
Prices for a retro cherub table lamp start at $298 and top out at $2,374 with the average selling for $888.
Finding the Right table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
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