Impressive Large French Empire Patinated & Gilt Bronze 8 Etched Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 8-light chandelier, oxidized an gold-plated solid bronze 8-light bulbs E 14/good working condition Measures: Diameter 27.6 in/ 70 c...
Bronze
$960Sale Price|20% Off
French Empire Style Brass & Etched Cut Glass Center Globe Chandelier - 6 Arms
Located in Plainview, NY
French Empire Style Brass & Etched Cut Glass Center Globe Chandelier – 6 Arms: A refined example of French Empire Revival elegance, this six-arm chandelier is crafted in solid brass...
Brass
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt & Patina Bronze Opaline Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier, patina and gold-plated solid bronze Dimensions Height 39.38 in. (100 cm) Diameter 27.56 in. (70 cm) Glass...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 41.34 in D 28.35 in
French Bronze Empire Style Chandelier with a Globe of Victorian Cut-Glass
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French bronze Empire style chandelier with beautiful globe from Victorian cut-glass.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 48.43 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Large Empire Style Bronze-Gilt Chandelier, Globe of Victorian Glass, Nine-Light
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Large Empire Style bronze chandelier with two large lanterns with beveled glass, Beautiful ornaments like guirlandes and a globe from Victorian cut-glass with a diameter from 35 cm. ...
Bronze
Yellow Tole Lantern with Glass Globes French Empire Style
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
great looking tole bouillotte hanging lantern with paint decorated finish and glass shades and drip cups.
Tôle
French Empire Style Celestial Globe Chandelier, 20th century
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style ebonized globe form chandelier with applied gilt stars and an acorn finial bottom.
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 34.5 in Dm 24 in
French Empire Period Tole & Bronze 6-light Globe Chandelier, early 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
completely original and in unrestored condition this globe chandelier is constructed entirely of heavy guage painted tole and bronze, hanging from a canopy with finely cast chain the...
Bronze, Tin
French Empire Brass Globe Chandelier with Flame Form Shades, c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Empire Brass Globe Chandelier with Flame Form Shades, c1930 Measures - 30"h x 19"diam
Brass
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Globe Chandelier 16 Lights Figural
Located in Dayton, OH
#23662 Monumental French Empire style 16 light, two tone bronze chandelier.
Bronze
Empire Style Globe Three-Light Chandelier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A gilt and patinated bronze Empire style globe three-light chandelier. The body of the chandelier is suspended from reeded cord supports rising to a foliate cast corona, the star-stu...
Bronze
French Empire Style Chandelier with Celestial Globe and Swan Motif
Located in Astoria, NY
A 1930s French chandelier, designed in the Empire style, with celestial globe, decorated with scattered stars and accented with acorn finials to either end, including six swan form b...
Metal, Brass
French Empire Green Globe Bronze Eagle Six Swan Arms Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
French Empire forest green globe with bronze eagle crown top and stars with six swan arms neoclassical chandelier.
Bronze
Antique French Empire Cut Crystal Globe Gilded Bronze
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare find. Its a 1920s French Empire cut crystal and gilded bronze chandelier.
Crystal
A Russian Empire Style Gilt Bronze Crystal and Blue Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Russian influenced crystal and gilt bronze chandelier styled from the early 19th century Empire period, this chandelier likely dating from the early 20th century. Five bronze and ...
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Style Bronze Globe Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
French bronze Empire style six-light chandelier.
Bronze
Antique French Empire style Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Located in Aachen, NRW
A striking and highly decorative French Empire–style chandelier featuring 12 elegantly sculpted bronze swan arms. The central body is finished in deep black, beautifully contrasted b...
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Chandelier, Carved Wood & Brass
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th-century French chandelier with carved acanthus leaf and eagle head motifs, painted to look like brass. The wood canopy is decorated with beads and a small artichoke drop fini...
Brass
Large Scale French Style Gilt Metal and Wood Chandelier 42" Diameter
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale French Style Gilt Metal and Wood Chandelier, American, circa 1980s. It has been rewired and is ready to use. It measures an impressive 42" diameter x 30" height. The cord...
Metal
Antique French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A superb antique French Empire-style gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier. This chandelier is designed in the French Empire style, executed in gilt and patinated bronze. The structur...
Bronze
$12,950
H 32 in Dm 32 in
Palatial French Empire Doré Bronze and Patinated Neoclassical Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Palatial elegant French empire patinated green tone and doré bronze fifteen-light neoclassical chandelier. Measures: 32" H x 32" W.
Bronze
$75,000
H 45 in W 39 in D 39 in
Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large French Empire gilt and patina bronze chandelier of circular form, suspended from six elongated chains composed of alternating openwork and solid links. The corona is cast wit...
Bronze
Large and Important Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large and Important Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Twenty Four Light Empire Style Chandelier The wonderful casted all bronze frame decorated with empire designs, with bronze chai...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Neoclassical Six-Light Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular and heavy French chandelier from the late 19th century, cast in bronze with abundant Neoclassical decorative motifs imparting texture and variety to the six-light form....
Bronze
$3,500
H 26.5 in Dm 22.25 in
Vintage French Tole Empire Style Six Light Chandelier With Gilt Accents Rewired
Located in Highwood, IL
Gorgeous Vintage French Tole Black Painted 6 light Empire Style Chandelier with bright Gilt details. A style popular for almost 200 years, this Empire Chandelier is a classic design ...
Brass, Metal
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. The chandelier is suspended from a circular corona decorated with a continuous band of gilt laurel leaves...
Bronze
20th Century French Belle Époque Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Stately 10-light French Belle Époque style ormolu gilded bronze and crystal chandelier with shades and decorative bronze canopy. 20th century, wired for USA. Measures: 12" chain.
Crystal, Bronze
Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Metal Six Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Classical French Empire gilt bronze, patinated metal and gilt wood six light chandelier. 19th Century Well proportioned central gilt and patinated bronze Empire tazza with a large gi...
Metal, Bronze
$6,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 38 in W 37 in D 37 in
French Empire Style Cast Bronze Doré and Patinated Frame Chandelier, 24 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Empire style chandelier with 24 lights, six scrolled arms each Supporting 4 lights each. Good wiring and in good working Condition.
Bronze
$4,000
H 19 in Dm 16.5 in
Antique French Empire Gold Bronze and Patinated Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Gold Bronze and Patinated Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1880.
Bronze
$5,895Sale Price|50% Off
H 39.5 in Dm 27.5 in
French 19th C. Neoclassical Revival Style Gilt-Metal & Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th century neoclassical Revival style gilt-metal and cut-glass prisms five-light chandelier. The charming classical style frame decorated with floral urns an...
Metal
19th Century French Empire Style 24-Light Gilt Bronze / Patinated Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Illuminate your space with grandeur using this extraordinary 19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier. Crafted from two imposing circular charcoal-patinated balusters suspended by...
Metal, Bronze
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Original Cut-Glass, circa 1908
Located in Wien, Au
Art Nouveau table lamp with original cut-glass, circa 1908 polished and stove enameled.
Brass
Art Deco Palisander Sofa Of Scroll Shape
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Deco Palisander Sofa Of Scroll Shape Form with Leather and Suede Upholstery on Bun Feet - 65"w x 25"d x 28"h (21" to the seat)
Leather, Suede, Palisander
$1,450Sale Price|35% Off
H 22 in Dm 16 in
Victorian Brass and Opaline Round Shade Pendant or Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
An early 20th century Victorian brass pendant or chandelier featuring stunning figural and flowers design and its original opaline" heavy" round handcrafted shade decorated with hang...
Brass
Art Deco Style Large Crystal Chandelier in the Manner of Waterford
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning large crystal chandelier in the manner of Waterford. The chandelier features 10 arms and take 10 candelabra bulbs. The finely cut crystal prisms hang from a double bobeche...
Crystal
Set of Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12, circa 1940's English flush-mounted leaded glass light fixtures with four interior lights.Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 9" Diameter: 22.5"
Bronze
$8,245 / item
H 64.97 in W 40.16 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Dressing Table with Mirror & Sconces by Sofar, France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco dressing table with mirror and sconces.
Brass
$839
H 30.32 in Dm 9.06 in
French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style crystal basket pendant chandelier, 1970s – timeless elegance in a compact form. An elegant French vintage Empire-style crystal basket chandelier from the 1970s, ...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$11,950
H 28.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique Cast Bronze Outdoor Pendant Light Fixture with Stained Glass Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This substantial antique six-sided outdoor pendant light was made between 1900 and 1910, most likely in the United States. The heavy and very ornate frame and mount are cast bronze w...
Bronze
$33,674
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
Oak
Authentic Vintage French Art Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a vintage French rug. Vintage French Art Deco Rug Size: 5'7" × 7'8" (170 × 233 cm) This exquisite French Art Deco rug from the 1940s is a stunning example of the bold g...
Wool
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This mid-18th century oak corner cupboard originates from the Prebysterie (living quarters of a pastor) of the small Normandy village of Foie, now part of Normanville. It was reputed...
Oak
$9,700
H 18.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Antique Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Socrates ca. 1860-80
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GRAND TOUR Italy, 19th century "Bust: Portrait of Socrates" Carved from a single solid block of white marble Unsigned Circa 1860-80 18 1/2" H x 10" W x 7 1/2" D Carved from a sin...
Marble
Maurice Dufrêne Elegant Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Maurice Dufrêne (1876-1955) pair of one-armed gilded bronze wall sconces with glass shades molded with a stylized floral pattern, 1920s.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Hector Guimard Bronze Chandelier Re-Edition
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Bronze chandelier from an original Hector Guimard drawing. Nickel patinated finish.
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,995
H 12.25 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze & Champleve 'Marie Antoinette' Mantel or Table Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 'Marie Anoinette' antique clock is signed on the face by an unknown maker, and originated from France and dating to approximately 1880 and done in the period Louis XVI style. Th...
Bronze
Unique Georgian Sterling Tureen, c1802
By John Roberts & Co
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1802, sterling, John Roberts & Co., Sheffield, England. This very unusual tureen consists of the main tureen with an inserted vegetable dish, which is the uncommon part. Al...
Sterling Silver
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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