Elegant French Empire Table Lamp in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Empire Table Lamp in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 1820s Elegant French Empire table lamp
Antique 1820s French Empire Table Lamps
Bronze
Elegant French Empire Table Lamp in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Empire Table Lamp in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 1820s Elegant French Empire table lamp
Bronze
French Empire Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 French Empire style table lamps with painted and gilt finish. Measurements
Metal
Sage Green French Empire Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Empire style table lamp in sage green. A round central column is topped with an acanthus
Brass
Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s A striking and substantial pair of French Empire
Bronze
$1,081 / set
H 22.05 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
French Napoleonic Table Lamps Tartan Tripod Base Lion Paws Empire Lamps a Pair
By Stiffel, Burberry, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Frederick Cooper
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage French Empire Table Lamps with tartan lampshades Style: Vintage Antique, Empire, Napoleonic
Metal
French Empire style Brass Column Lamp with an Eagle
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly decorative French empire style lamp likely made in the early 20thC. The polished brass
Brass
$2,500 / set
H 36 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Marbro French Empire Porcelain Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamps Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marbro French Empire Porcelain Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamps Pair with Original Shades
Porcelain
$2,800 / set
H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in
French Empire Cut Crystal Glass Urn & Brushed Brass Table Lamps by Wildwood Pair
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Quality Contemporary French Empire Style Cut Crystal Glass Urn & Brushed Brass Table Lamps by
Brass
French Empire Style Brass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (20th Century) brass 3 arm bouillotte table lamp with horn motif and green
Brass
French Empire Style Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Empire style bouillotte table lamp with decorative three-light cast brass candleholders
Brass, Tôle
French Empire Carved Marble Table Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire carved marble and brass table lamp. This marble lamp is shaped like an urn with
Marble, Brass
Exceptional French Empire Brass Table Lamp, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Exceptional French Empire Brass Table Lamp, 1820s An outstanding French Empire brass table lamp
Brass
French Empire Bronze Swan Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style 20th century bronze doré 2 swan arm round base bouillotte table lamp with oval
Bronze
French Empire Bronze Dore Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (20th Century) bronze dore scroll design 3 arm table lamp with swan and urn
Bronze
French Empire Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single French circa 1920's single red tole Empire style table lamp with gilt bronze swan arms
Metal
French Empire Silver Plate Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (20th Century) silver plate 3 arm bouillotte table lamp with horn motif and
Silver Plate, Tôle
French Empire Style Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930s French nickel-plated three-footed candlesticks wired as lamps with intricate
Nickel
French Empire Style Bronze Swan Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
"French Empire style (20th Century) bronze dore 3 arm bouillotte table lamp with swan motif. Ships
Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Empire style cast bronze table lamp with new linen shade, converted from gas to
Metal, Bronze
French Empire Style Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual petite size neoclassical style table or desk lamp, dark green reservoir encircled by bronze
Bronze
Antique French Empire Bronze Candelabra Table Lamps ~ Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique gilt bronze candelabra table lamps. One lamp features a figural man; the other a
Metal
French Empire Style Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
raised on cloven hoof tripod feet over incurved base. Once an oil lamp later converted to two lite table
Bronze
French 20th Century Empire Style Single Table Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage 20th century Empire style tole (lacquered metal) and parcel gilt bronze table lamp
Metal, Gold
Vintage French Bronze Empire Style Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant vintage French bronze and brass Empire style Bouillotte table lamp with a metal shade
Metal, Bronze
19thc French Empire Gilt & Patinated Bronze Table Lamp / Candelabra
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Empire Gilt & Patinated Bronze Tall Table Lamp/ Candelabra Featuring Medusa
Bronze
Elegant Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s A refined pair of table lamps crafted from
Bronze
Single French Empire Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French Empire-style table lamp with original patina. Measurements: Height of body
Bronze
French Empire Brass Art Deco Shell Desk Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s Empire French brass table desk lamp Nickel Art Deco shell shade with heavy brass base Brass
Brass, Nickel
$350
H 27 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage French Empire Regency Style Triple Swan Candelabra Bouillotte Desk Lamp
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Regency Style Triple Swan Candelabra Bouillotte Desk Lamp by Wildwood. Circa
Brass
French Empire Style Brass Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s French Empire Style Brass Bouillotte Table Lamp Measure 13" in width, 13" in depth and
Brass
Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Tall 19th century french empire bronze ormolu lamp, circa 1860. Here we have a lamp of the finest
Ormolu
French Empire Style Bronze Swan Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (20th Century) bronze dore 2 swan arm round base bouillotte table lamp with
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Style Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French gilt and silver tones Empire table lamps with lion's heads details
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair French Gilt Lamps Empire Table Lights
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair elegant French Empire style gilt table lamps Good size at over three feet tall - 1010 CM Such
Giltwood
Empire Style French Antique Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Lamp, French, “Bouillote”, made of finely cast bronze. The piece mimics a traditional oil lamp and
Bronze, Gold Leaf
1940s French Empire / Neo-Classical Style Tole Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are beautiful! These hand painted tole lamps are French. They are in very good condition and
Metal
Vintage French Empire Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful vintage French bronze empire lamp with a dark patina. The lamp has a wonderful empire
Bronze
French Empire Style Bronze Egyptian Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze lamp with 3 Egyptian ebonized & gilt figures resting on a
Bronze
French Empire Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Empire-style bronze and marble Empire desk lamp. Measurements: Height of
Marble, Bronze
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Maitland Smith French Empire Style Solid Bronze Table Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Maitland Smith French Empire style table lamp is a superb example of timeless neoclassical
Bronze
French Empire Style "Cupid" Bronze Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Style "Cupid" Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabrum Mounted as a Table Lamp, late
Bronze
Pair French Empire Black & Gold Tole Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French Empire style black and gold tole metal table lamps. The urn style lamps are hand
Metal
French Vintage Empire Brass Double Arm Table Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage (early 20th century) Empire style cast brass table lamp with custom linen shade
Brass
French Empire Revival Bronze Lamp Base
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Empire Revival bronze lamp base with lioness motif.
French Empire Style Table Lamps by Stiffel, a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of French Empire style table lamps made by Stiffel. Brass columns are turned with large
Brass
$2,566 / set
H 18.12 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Empire-Style Bronze Table Lamps, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Empire-Style Bronze Table Lamps, France, Early 19th Century Elegant pair of French bronze
Bronze
French Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
Heavy 19th century French Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Two Candelabra Lamp with Black Tole Shade. Shade
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Bronze and Quartz Swan Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style (1940s) gilt bronze and rose quartz table lamps with 3 swans at base
Ormolu
Pair Of French Empire Bronze and Faux Marble Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Empire bronze and faux marble paint on wood bases. Each have two light. Base paint probably later
Bronze
French Empire-Style Bouillotte Table Lamp with Dark Green Tôle Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisite 20th-century French Empire bouillotte lamp featuring gilt brass/bronze mounts, dark green
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$2,856 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps – Originally Empire Candlesticks, France c. 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps – Originally Empire Candlesticks, France c. 1820 A beautiful and
Bronze
French Empire Marble and Bronze Lamp
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine quality 19th Century bronze and green marble lamp base is of columnar form. It features
Marble, Bronze
Antique Spelter Table Lamp In Empire Style. French C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful spelter table lamp Amazing old bronze patina The lamp has been re-wired. Shade
Spelter
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Empire Style Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This lamp, circa 1920, is styled in the French Empire fashion, which draws inspiration from ancient
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$625
H 37.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage French Empire Style Crystal Glass Column Brass "Oil Lamp" Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Crystal Glass Column Brass "Oil Lamp" Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th
Brass
$1,350 / set
H 36 in W 8 in D 7 in
Vintage French Empire Brass & Crystal Glass Column "Oil Lamp" Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Brass & Crystal Glass Column "Oil Lamp Style" Table Lamps by Wilmar - a
Brass
$750
H 31.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Antique French Empire Brass Converted Oil Lamp Mahogany Wood Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Brass Converted Oil Lamp Corinthian Column Table Lamp With Mahogany Wooden
Brass
French Empire Table Lamp of Onyx and Bronze
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A single French Empire table lamp converted from original oil lantern. Comprised of green onyx
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
A Pair Of French Empire Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful original pair of Empire six arm candelabras made into lamps with solid brass and
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
French Empire Style Marble Column Table Lamp
Located in Wembley, GB
A red marble column table lamp with gilt metal corinthian capital on a stepped brass base. French
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Revival Candleabra Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Louis Philippe set of 19th century bronze, French, Empire Revival table lamps began their life
Bronze
French Empire Style Table Lamp by Chapman Brass
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A sleek and stately table lamp in the French Empire taste by Chapman Brass. Sells with the pictured
Metal
Pair of Empire Style Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of empire style table lamps, gilded metal and marble.
Marble, Metal
French Empire Bouillette Style Tole Lamp
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a lovely tole lamp that will enhance the decor of your home. It is finished in an orange
Metal
Pair of French Empire Style Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
Dark green lamps with gilt bronze mounts.
Pair of French Empire Bronze Candleabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of French Empire bronze candelabra table lamps date to the early 19th
Bronze
French Empire 1920's Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
French bronze electrified candle desk lamp with adjustable shade. Beautiful design with face on
Bronze
Lucite Empire Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage Pair of lucite and brass Empire style lamps. Shade included. Wired for Europe
Pair of French Empire Parcel-Gilt-Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire bronze candelabra table lamp with paw feet neoclassical 32.5 inches tall
Bronze
French Empire Style Adjustable Bouillotte Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is an attractive late 19th century French Empire style adjustable tole shaded Bouillott lamp
Brass, Steel
French Empire Candelabra Mounted as Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of gilt and patinated French Empire style 2 arm candelabra with winged classical figures and
Bronze
Empire Bouillotte Lamp
Located in New Haven, CT
This fine French Bouillotte lamp has the highest quality ormolu and an original tôle shade held by
Ormolu
19th Century Empire Lamp
Located in Stockholm, SE
19th c, Empire lamp, Patinated and gilt bronze.
French Empire Style Gilt Brass Bouillotte Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a very good quality and desirable French Empire style gilt brass Bouillotte Lamp with
Metal, Brass
Early 19th C French Empire Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Classic French Empire Bronze Lamp--this has stamps all over the bronze so there is a chance that
Bronze
Empire bronze pair of table lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each shaped as fluted Corinthian columns modeled with acanthus capped lion paw feet on triform bases.
19th c. Empire Style Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stately Empire style urn shaped marble table lamp with neoclassical gilt bronze ornamentation
Marble, Ormolu
Table lamp, early 20th century, Empire style, bronze and onyx
Located in Monza, IT
Table lamp, early 20th century, Empire style, bronze and onyx Elegant table lamp made of onyx and
Onyx, Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Late 19th Century Empire Marble Alabaster and Bronze French Desk Lamp
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Beautiful Empire desk lamp, with a double base of black Spanish Marquina marble with four corners
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Pair Of French Empire Faux Marble Column Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Faux marble and bronze column lamps
Bronze
A Fine Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Ebony Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
The lamps consisting of turned ebony columns mounted with bone and ormolu. The lamps on bases with
Ormolu
French Second Empire Napoleonic Style Bouillotte Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely French late 19th century Second Empire Napoleonic style Bouillotte Lamp, with its
Brass
Pair of Empire Lamps
Located in Chamblee, GA
An all original pair of Empire three arm candelabras made into lamps. The beautiful harps on bases
Bronze
Pair of French Empire gilt bronze candelabra
Located in Cheltenham, GB
them as lamps, highlighting their versatility. These French Empire candelabra aren't merely decorative
Bronze
Unavailable
H 27 in W 11.25 in D 8.25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Lamps On A Marble Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent pair of French bronze lamps in the form of a footed quiver mounted on an oval marble
Marble, Bronze
A Pair of Empire French Girandoles.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of gilt bronze girandoles, with cristals and a marble base
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Empire Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Gilt bronze double swan arms bouillotte desk/table lamp with ovel red shade.
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras Chandeliers Table Lamps
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Opulent look to this important pair. Six branches to the candelabras in ormolu, offset by glass and marble base. Purchased from a dealer off the Champs Elysee in Paris. Please let...
Pair of French Empire Candelabra
Located in Midlothian, VA
Pair of French Empire Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra with Cut Crystal Center Support
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Seven-Light Candelabra
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A magnificent and important ormolu and white marble French Empire candelabra later converted to
French Vieux Paris Ceramic Table Lamp, Early 1900s
By Manufacture Le Vieux Paris
Located in Austin, TX
An Empire style table lamp made of hand painted ceramic with flower motifs by Manufacture Le Vieux
Brass
French 19th Century Gilt bronze Table/Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic gilt and oxidized 19th century bronze candelabra that has been electrified with double pull chain sockets. Measurement includes the lampshade.
Bronze
Midcentury Empire Style Arrow Lamp Base
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century tole and gilt brass table lamp, the body consisting of a dark green painted
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Carcel Table Lamps
By G. None
Located in Woodbury, CT
A pair of bronze carcel column form lamps with fluted patinated pillars on rectangular plinths with
Bronze, Ormolu
French Style Bouillotte Table Lamp with 2 Lights
Located in SAO PAULO, BR
French style Bouillotte table lamp with 2 lights and navy blue metal shade. It has fixed dome and
Metal
Pair Of Period Empire Tole Argand Lamps
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Period Napoleonic Argand gas tole lamps with decopage decoration
Tin
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 7.88 in
Rock Crystal Empire Style 24-Karat Ormolu Gilding Bronze Lamps Gold Shades
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal French First Empire style 24-karat Ormolu gilding bronze gold lampshades made by
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 7.88 in
Rock Crystal Empire Style 24-Karat Ormolu Gilding Bronze Lamps Black Shades
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal French First Empire style 24-karat ormolu gilding bronze black lampshades made by
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Period Empire Bronze Chenets as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Period Empire Bronze Chenets as Lamps with Opposing Figures and Handmade Knife Pleated
Bronze
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 7.88 in
Rock Crystal Empire Style 24-Karat Ormolu Gilding Bronze Lamps Green Shades
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal French First Empire style 24-karat ormolu gilding bronze green lampshades made by
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 7.88 in
Rock Crystal Empire Style 24-Karat Ormolu Gilding Bronze Lamps Ivory Shades
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal French First Empire style 24-karat ormolu gilding bronze Ivory lampshades made by
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French antique Lamps
By Dagmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French metal urns-lamps, sheer linen shade
Unavailable
H 14.97 in Dm 7.88 in
First Empire Style Amethyst Pair of Lamps and Candlesticks by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
First Empire style pair in amethyst stone and 24 K ormolu gilding bronze . Could be used as well
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Bronze
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Early 19th Century Tole and Gilt Bronze French Carcel Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
base, France, circa 1830. Currently electrified for the UK. Shown with a 18” silk shade available
Bronze, Tôle
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Pink Table Lamp Base. France 19th century.
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful antique Old Paris porcelain table lamp base Hand decorated with a soft pink background
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 21.07 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Pair of 19th Century Empire Cast Iron Greyhound Dog Statues Made into Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of lamps made from French Empire Period statues of greyhounds. The statues were originally
Iron
A PAIR OF EMPIRE STYLE PHOTOPHORES. FRENCH, CIRCA 1920
Located in New York, NY
EACH WITH A GLASS SHADE RESTING ON A CIRCULAR NOZZLE ABOVE A CANTED TRIANGULAR PLINTH ENDING ON A CONFORMING BASE, THE PLINTH APPLIED WITH GILT-BRONZE MASKS. ELECTRIFIED.
Bronze
French Mahogany Empire Period Lamp Table
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
French mahogany Empire period lamp table with marble top on three brass capped pillars and triform
Marble
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Table Lamps Oil Lamps Franc 1880s
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Oil Lamps ca 1880s Beautiful antique Old Paris porcelain
Porcelain
French Gilt and Patinated Metal Column Oil Lamp, Now Electrified
Located in New York, NY
The circular fluted standard, above a gilt garland and rectangular box socle, terminating gilt acanthus molding on a square base. Labeled: Lampe-Silvant. Very good antique conditio...
Gold, Tôle
Bouilotte Lamp
Located in Gravenmoer, NL
French Bouilotte Lamp Cast bronze dore with Red Tole shade Style: Empire
Bronze
Pair of Patinated and Fire Gilt Bronze Tall Empire Candelabra Bases
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fluted central shaft, topped by a fire gilt collar. The bottom of gilt acanthus leaf. Raised on fanciful scrolling legs with paw feet, on a tripartite base supported with a similar s...
Bronze
Pair of giltwood Empire-style Urns with Swans
Located in New York, NY
A pair of giltwood urn-style lamps with swans' neck handles and marbleized bases. Single standard
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pied en bronze doré et verre opalin opalescent néoclassique empire
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
Description : Superbe pied de lampe de style empire en opaline et bronze doré. Dans le style des
Glass, Milk Glass
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