Danish Empire Style Chandelier, Gilded Brass & Black Metal, Late 19th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large late 19th century Empire style eight-armed chandelier for candles. It's made of a combination of gilded and brown patinated brass with hints of verdigris green.
Metal, Brass
Magnificent Bronze Chandelier In Empire Style Six Light Pendant Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
• PERIOD/DATE: Vintage (mid-20th Century) • ORIGIN: European • MATERIALS: Solid Bronze, Gold Patina Finish • ITEM TYPE: Chandelier / Six-Light Pendant • STYLE: Empire, Classicism...
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 10-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A French Empire Style Ormolu 10-Light Chandelier Constructed from gilded bronze, with hand-chased details and burnished highlights, the chandelier composed of a central dish inspire...
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very high quality French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier.
Crystal, Ormolu
$4,540Sale Price|20% Off
'60s Monumental Empire 24K Gold Plated Bronze Amethyst Crystal Chandelier Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Monumental Empire style 24K Gold Plated Bronze with Amethyst Cut Crystal Waterfall Semi Flush Mount Chandelier by Palme & Walter Palwa.
Bronze
$16,000 / item
Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French gilt and painted bronze Empire-style chandelier with 12 lights each, foliage motif decoration on body, original chain and canopy.
Ormolu
Vintage Bronze French Empire Three-Arm Eagle Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Toledo, OH
Gorgeous French Empire bronze chandelier with Eagle. Eagle with outspread wings sits atop three vines.
Bronze
French Empire Gilded Bronze Crystal 12-Arm Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Toledo, OH
A gorgeous large scale French Empire crystal chandelier. The body of this chandelier is done in gilded bronze and has two layers of arms for a total of 12 arms.
Crystal, Bronze
Fine Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French Empire neoclassical gilt and patina bronze chandelier.
Bronze
Splendid Classicist Ceiling Candelabra/Chandelier Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Splendid classicist ceiling candelabra / chandelier empire style Fine, engraved and cast bronze.
Brass
French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier.
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1920's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Charming French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1920s.
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Italian Empire Style Crystal and Black Iron Chandelier
Located in Milano, MI
Italian crystal chandelier with Empire style drop-shaped iron structure, eight curved arms ending with eight crystal bobeches.
Crystal, Iron
Large French empire style chandelier with fifteen lights
Located in Houston, TX
This large and beautiful empire style chandelier is in amazing condition with twelve Lights around the perimeter and three lights within the crystal bowl.
Crystal, Bronze
Price Upon Request
L'Empire Lumineux Chandelier by Barlas Baylar
By Barlas Baylar
Located in New York, NY
L’empire Lumineux, Barlas’ latest addition to the 2023 lighting collection. A contrast to the other additions, as the L’empire Lumineux adopts a fluid, mirror polish stainless body w...
Stainless Steel
$70,499 / item
Monumental Majestic Splendid Chandelier in Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental Majestic splendid chandelier in Empire Style referred to Empress Joséphine.
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Bronze Ormolu Mounted / Patinated Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance using this exquisite 19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Chandelier, designed in the form of a Greek oil lamp.
Metal, Bronze
Empire Style Bronze Chandelier, Nine Lights, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Empire style chandeliers tend to be quite hefty and large, This bronze example is unusually delicate.
Bronze
Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive Russian 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu eighteen light chandelier.
Bronze, Ormolu
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
Crystal
EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE TUNDISH CHANDELIER IN IRON AND CRYSTALS
Located in Firenze, FI
The decorative motif of the palmettes is typical of the Empire period and is also repeated on the crown of the chandelier.
Crystal, Metal, Wrought Iron, Lead
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
1920 European Antique Empire style Cut/ Beaded Cascading Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's Euro Antique Cut and Beaded Cascading Flow of Crystal Chandelier/ Pendant. This piece is lovely!
Crystal
Empire Style 6-Light Chandelier, Black & Bronze Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A remarkable early 19th-century Empire style chandelier, featuring six lights and masterfully crafted in black, polychrome, and bronze finishes.
Bronze
Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Three-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Basket Chandelier "Lustre Montgolfière"
Located in PARIS, FR
Élégant et majestueux lustre « montgolfière » Français (également appelé lustre sac-à-perles) de style Empire, réalisé en bronze finement ciselé et doré, richement paré de cascades d...
Crystal, Bronze
Large French Empire Style, Tent and Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Empire Style, Tent and Waterfall Chandelier This is a large and Stunning piece, it has an aged gilt brass frame hung with brightly cut crystal chains There are 3 water...
Crystal
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Winged Figures - Italy, Early 19th
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Monumental chandelier featuring a sculptural central body decorated with winged female figures in the round, inspired by classical and mythological iconography typical of the Empire ...
Bronze
French Empire, Thirteen Light Basket Chandelier, Bronze, Crystal, France, 19th C
Located in Stamford, CT
French Empire, Bronze, Crystal, Thirteen Light Chandelier, France, 19th Century An exquisite 19th century dore bronze chandelier featuring a classic basket ballroom design with intr...
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th century Empire Period Bronze and Ormolu chandelier, circa 1805
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most decorative French 19th century Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier, circa 1805.
Bronze, Ormolu
$6,800 / item
Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1910's bronze six-arms chandeliers with original finish. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 32" Diameter: 26"
Bronze, Tôle
French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Twelve-Light Tassel Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful doré bronze twelve-light chandelier has a wonderful top with draped swag, etched detail throughout and cherubs accenting the top. Measures: 24" W x 32" H.
Bronze
Large Ormolu and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier by Edward F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous gilt bronze fixture is by the renowned firm of Edward F.Caldwell. It features Empire motifs including acanthus leave, foliate wreaths and pine cone finials.
Ormolu
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century, French Empire Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period French Empire crystal and gilt bronze nine candle bell shaped chandelier of the highest quality; the circular corona surmounted by palm shaped finials suspending swagged cry...
Crystal, Bronze
A Mid-19th Century French Empire-Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A six light mid-19th century French empire-style chandelier with patinated dish and polished brass details.
Brass
$13,216Sale Price / item|20% Off
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a captivating blend of Art Deco charm and Empire sophistication, our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship.
Crystal
Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal body with swags of rare blue glass...
Crystal
Elegant French Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Three-Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Very fine, beautifully detailed French doré bronze and crystal three-arm chandelier with flame top urn centre in the neoclassical style.
Crystal, Bronze
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Antique French "Empire" Bronze Fish/ Dolphin/ Sea Creature/ Koi Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare 19thc French Antique Empire Bronze Fish/ Sea Creature/ Dolphin Chandelier. 3 fish with curled tails.
Bronze
Antique French Empire Crystal Basket Chandelier Brass and Cut Crystal Closed
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Empire Crystal Chandelier in Brass, France circa 1930 An elegant crystal chandelier in the classic Empire style featuring a beautifully balanced closed crystal body.
Crystal, Brass
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Bronze & Glass Empire Style circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
Bronze chandelier with granita glass. Made in France circa 1890, beautifully ornemented in the style of the Napoleon the 1st Empire.
Wrought Iron, Iron
$4,069Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
New Art Deco Crystal Style Chandelier: Custom Empire Elegance Introducing our latest addition, the Art Deco crystal style chandelier, a captivating fusion of Empire opulence and the...
Crystal
Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Cut Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier.
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Finest Cut Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier.
Crystal, Ormolu
Swedish Empire Ceiling Chandelier in antique Classicist Style brass polished
Located in Berlin, DE
Polished brass and facet-ground prism hangings. Measures: Diameter 76 cm Height 120 cm.
Brass
Estate French Empire Gold Bronze and Steel Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Empire Gold Bronze and Steel Chandelier, Circa 1950's.
Bronze, Steel
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Gilt & Patina Bronze Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Multi-Light Figural Chandeliers.
Bronze
$20,604Sale Price|20% Off
48" c1860 French Empire Cut Cascading Crystal Waterfall Chandelier by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
48" Grand Scale c1860's Cut and Cascading Heavy Crystal Waterfall Chandelier by Baccarat. 12 interior lights, 10 lower and 2 center lights. This is a stunning Ballroom type Palatial ...
Crystal
$1,828Sale Price|20% Off
19thc British Empire Bronze with Cut Crystal Lantern style Pendant/ Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 British Empire Bronze with Cut Crystal Bag and Tent style Chandelier/ Pendant Ceiling Fixture.
Crystal
Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Bowl Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful bowl chandelier is designed in the Empire style, which flourished in France in the period 1804-14, when Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor.
Ormolu, Bronze
$15,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Eagle Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Multi-light Chandelier.
Bronze
18th Century Large Scale Italian Empire Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 18th century large scale Italian Empire style gilt tole and crystal chandelier with 8 lights.
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century French Empire gilt bronze and crystal basket chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Large Italian Empire Style Chandelier with Tôle and Gilt Bronze Details, 1940s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Striking Italian Empire-style chandelier executed in black lacquered metal with gilt bronze and brass details, dating from the mid-20th century.
Bronze
$4,340Sale Price|38% Off
Empire french bronze chandelier in gold-plated with 'Quimeras" circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chandelier in bronze and gold empire circa 1800 with "Quimeras" for 6 lights.
Gold, Bronze
$11,564Sale Price / item|30% Off
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a captivating blend of Art Deco charm and Empire sophistication, our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship.
Crystal, Wire
Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze Regency Petite Five-Arm Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze Regency Petite Five Candelabra Light Chandelier, This Fixture Comes With Shades That Maybe Removed
Bronze, Ormolu
Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This chandelier was produced in France during the mid 1800s when Empire design was at its height.
Bronze
French Empire Style Tent and Baked Chandelier This is a lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Empire Style Tent and Baked Chandelier This is a lovely piece especially where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has an aged brass crown hung with chains of cut cry...
Crystal
Small and Lovely Napoleon / Empire Style Bronze Chandelier / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare size chandelier from the 1920s. If you look at the shape of the centre and the shape of the arms that grow out of this pendant then you capture the essence of it. It is stylish...
Bronze
Fine French Empire Style Cut-Crystal Tent and Bag Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
A fine gilt-bronze cut-crystal tent and bag chandelier with a corona in the form of a crown made of small facetted pearls above a fine bronze band, from which is suspended chains of ...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Large and Important Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large and important antique French Empire gilt bronze chandeliers, each of circular form with a white enamel central dish and multiple ormolu-mounted branches.
Bronze
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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