Find many varieties of an authentic vintage cherub lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
bronze and
brass, every vintage cherub lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage cherub lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage cherub lamp, those designed in
Neoclassical,
Baroque and
Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage cherub lamp over the years, but those crafted by
Capodimonte,
Chelini Firenze and
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.