There is a range of table lamp with cherubs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
wood and
paper, all table lamp with cherubs available were constructed with great care. Table lamp with cherubs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
Victorian,
Baroque and
Art Deco table lamp with cherubs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made table lamp with cherubs over the years, but those made by
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for table lamp with cherubs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, table lamp with cherubs begin at $250 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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.