French Empire Chandelier with Opaline Glass 16 Lights
By Empire Furniture
Located in New York, NY
1930’s French Empire chandelier with swans, cherubs and lions. Opaline glass inset. 16 lights
Bronze
$5,875
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
French Empire Neoclassical Cherub Putti Patinated & Gilt Solid Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 4-light chandelier, patinated and gold-plated solid bronze Dimensions Height 39.38 in. (100 cm) Diameter 23.63 in. (60 cm) Glass s...
Bronze
$2,879
H 32 in Dm 17 in
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Candle Pendant Light or Chandelier with Cherub
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and small six light chandelier with gilt bronze cherub and swan sculptures. This top quality made, 19th century candle pendant or small chandelier could be perfect for you...
Brass, Bronze
French Empire Crystal Basket Light Fixture Cherub Motif (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Decorative ring is embellished with whimsical pattern and winged cherub motif. Each arm has a brilliant cut-glass enveloped bell, hung mid-span and finished in a sweep of foliage, ad...
Crystal, Brass, Gold
Golden Cherub Figural Light Fixture, 4-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1900 This highly unusual brass figural light fixture is both expressive and dramatic. Simulating draped silk, the main staff exhibits an organic composition of twisted folds, fri...
Gold Plate, Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
Wonderful French Empire Six-Arm Bronze Patina Chandelier Three Winged Cherubs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Endearing Patinated Winged Cherubs, each holding two lights, encircle this elegantly decorated chandelier. With beautiful bronze scroll along each arm, the cherubs rise out and hold ...
Bronze
French Empire Dore Bronze & Marble 9 Light Cherub Putti Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful 19 century French Dore Bronze chandelier with black carved marble center and beautiful gilt bronze scroll arms supporting the 3 winged cherubs holding a flower surrounded...
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Seven Tier, Spear Prisms Yellow Crystals, Bronze Cherubs Dragons
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights, bulb holders in wood. Detailed bronze with small cherubs and dragons. Seven tier of spear crystals with extremely are star prisms on top of each. Also adorning r...
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Cherub Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire doré and patinated bronze two-tone neoclassical cherub center medallion 12 light chandelier completely rewired with new candelabra sockets Currently 26" ...
Bronze
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 27.56 in
Large French Empire Cherub Patinated & Gilt Bronze 7light Putti Torch Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French empire gilt bronze cherub putti angel 7-light chandelier, oxidized an gold-plated solid bronze 7-light bulbs E 14/good working condition/European wir...
Bronze
Sold
H 22 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze & Ebonized Figural Cherub Chandelier C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze and Ebonized Figural Cherub & Guardian Angel 9-Light Chandelier C1...
Bronze
Sold
H 37.8 in Dm 15.75 in
French Regency Empire Louis XVI 4-Light Crystal and Bronze Cherub Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Measures: Diameter 15.8 in/ 40 cm Height 38 in / 96 cm (chain,30 cm) Weight 18 lb/8 Kg 4 light bulbs E14/ good working condition/European wiring. Your item will be carefully pac...
Crystal, Bronze
1930's Neoclassical Style Triple Putti Petite Spelter Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Petite Neoclassical/Empire Style Triple Cherub/Angel Chandelier in spelter.
Spelter
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$34,850Sale Price|53% Off
H 38.63 in W 80 in D 59 in
A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped...
Bronze
$4,804Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,230 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
French Empire style gilt bronze and enamel chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got twelve lights. This chandelier is characterized by classical plate embellished with gilt bron...
Bronze, Enamel
Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new reproduction, and several are available, ensuring you can...
Brass, Wire
$61,242
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
A Bronze French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Empire style bronze chandelier.
Bronze
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 45.88 in W 32.13 in D 15.63 in
French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK Composed of 19th century elements ref. 501GWU22P 45 7/8" H x 32 1/8" W x 15 5/8" D; writing area is 15" D x 26 1/8" W Thi...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Style GIlt Bronze and Red Painted tole Swan Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique and spectacular French Empire-style gilt bronze and red-painted tole chandelier featuring a circular form suspended by three elongated gilt bronze chains. The central body i...
Bronze, Tôle
$6,463
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th century French Empire daybed.
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani French, c. 1870 Height 178cm, width 176cm, depth 214cm Decorated with various ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and beautiful...
Ormolu
$163,312
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Large boat bed in solid flamed mahogany, mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, from the Empire period. Four baluster jambs, adorned with fleurons, ...
Bronze
$34,023
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
Empire period bed with its canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period bed in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, with its canopy. The front of the bed features a lyre in the center, ...
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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