At 1stDibs, there are several options of French bronze figural lamps available for sale. Each of these unique French bronze figural lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
bronze and
stone. French bronze figural lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. French bronze figural lamps bearing
Empire or
Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made French bronze figural lamps over the years, but those made by
Ferdinand Barbedienne,
A. Toussaint - G. Chaudoir and
Paul Dubois are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for French bronze figural lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French bronze figural lamps begin at $527 and can go as high as $368,943, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
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.