Large Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century French Empire style chandelier with gilt and painted finish. Measurements: Height: 45" Diameter: 28.5"
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Large Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century French Empire style chandelier with gilt and painted finish. Measurements: Height: 45" Diameter: 28.5"
Bronze
Large Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A twelve -arm French Empire-style gilt bronze and tole chandelier with foliage motif, circa 1940s. Measurements: Diameter 31" Drop 37".
Large Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French Empire style chandelier with gilt and painted finish. Measures: Height 42 in. diameter 38 in.
19th Century Empire Chandelier
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful large Empire chandelier with original candleholders, restored and cleaned.
Brass
Large Empire Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's French Empire style chandelier with face details on arms and verdigris painted finish.
Bronze
Large Empire Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A very unique and impressive vintage cast bronze Empire style gilt bronze and painted tole chandelier with swans shaped arms.
Bronze, Metal
Large Empire Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French Empire-style 10-arm chandelier with original painted and gilt finish. Measurements: Height (minimum drop): 35" Diameter: 36"
Metal, Bronze
Large Schoenbeck crystal chandelier empire style
Located in Houston, TX
The brilliance of the crystal makes this piece especially Beautiful with forty one interior lights that reflect a Colorful glow. It cascades from a crown at the upper Structure and ...
Crystal
Large Crystal Chandelier Empire Style Monumental Salon Chandelier Restored
Located in Berlin, DE
An impressive chandelier with a clear architectural presence and refined proportions. Fully restored in our Berlin workshop. The electrical system has been renewed and all crystals ...
Crystal, Brass
Large Gilt Bronze French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large very well cast and gilt bronze chandelier or plafonnier from the late 19th to early 20th century. The large acanthus leafed ceiling rose suspending five rope twist bars, whic...
Bronze
Large French Empire Style Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Empire Style Crystal Waterfall Chandelier This is a large and Stunning piece, it has a gilt brass frame with a crown at the top hung with brightly cut crystal chains ...
Crystal
Large French Empire Style Balloon Chandelier A Fine Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Empire Style Balloon Chandelier A Fine Piece, with an age darkened Brass metal frame and set with crystal pendants, it has 6 bulbs giving a very attractive atmospheric ...
Crystal
Large French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Large French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier French, 20th Century Height 170cm, diameter 145cm Created in France during the late nineteenth century, this impressiv...
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Bohemian crystal chandelier in the style of Empire
By Preciosa
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Elevate your interior with an authentic masterpiece of light made of premium cut crystal and solid polished brass. Handcrafted by the legendary Preciosa Lighting, this monumental 160...
Crystal, Brass
Large Antique, French Empire Style, Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large antique French Empire-style neoclassical chandelier in silvered bronze.
Bronze
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
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
Large French Empire Style Tent Chandelier, Aged Brass & Crystal, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Empire Style Tent chandelier This is a lovely piece, quite a large chandelier, it has an aged brass frame hung with large crystals, completed at the bottom with a bas...
Crystal
A Unique Large Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique, large antique French Empire neoclassical gilt bronze chandelier.
Bronze
Large Empire Style Crystal and Ormolu Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Worcester, GB
Large Empire Style Crystal and Ormolu Eight Light Chandelier A magnificent Empire-style crystal chandelier of impressive proportions, featuring an eight-light gilt metal frame prof...
Crystal
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
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
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.
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
Large Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large antique French Empire-style gilt bronze and patinated bronze chandelier.
Bronze
Large Pair of Spanish Empire Style 7-Light Crystal-Cut Chandeliers
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Pair of Spanish Empire Style 7-Light Crystal-Cut Chandeliers, in the Style of the Spanish Royal Factory of Glass and Crystal of La Granja A large pair of Empire style 7-light ...
Crystal, Metal
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. The fixture features eight elegantly ...
Bronze
Large Elegant French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier With 8 Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very impressive Empire 8 arm chandelier having gorgeous ornate gilt bronze with dome shaped cut glass insert and dripping with crystals on bobeches adorning each candle shaped light....
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Large Scale Bronze Empire Style Chandelier with 16 Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century large scale French Empire style chandelier is crafted from Bronze featuring a striking Black and gold color.
Bronze
Large French Empire Style Glass and Gilt Bronze 18-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This 19th century French chandelier is designed in the Empire style and wrought from gilt bronze and strings of cut glass. The chandelier features a lower dome-shaped body below an o...
Ormolu, Bronze
A Large 6 Branch French Empire Tent and Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large 6 Branch French Empire Tent and Waterfall Chandelier This is a large and Stunning piece, it has an aged brass frame set with 6 twisted brass candelabra, from the top hang br...
Crystal
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
Crystal
Large Italian Late Empire Carved Wood and Gilt Chandelier, circa 1830–1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare and impressively large Italian Late Empire chandelier (diameter approx. 160 cm), finely carved in wood and preserved with its original gilding.
Crystal
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
Impressive Large French Regency Empire Cut Crystal Chrome Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning large French Empire in solid cast nickel and etched ruffled glass shades chandelier with large crystal drops and swags Measures: Diameter 32 in/ 80 cm Height 50 in (32 in+ 2...
Crystal, Nickel
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
Crystal, Iron, Wire
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
Crystal, Iron, Wire
Empire Style Balloon Chandelier with pendants
Located in Paris, FR
Large Empire-style hot-air balloon chandelier with tassels and ormolu mount with palmettes.
Bronze
Impressive set of 1 large bronze Empire Chandelier with 2 wall lights, 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / chandelier or pendant lamp with 2 wall lamps / bronze and glass / empire A beautiful set containing a large Chandelier with 8 light arms and 2 wall lights with each...
Bronze
Large and Beautiful Late 19th Century Russian Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large and beautiful late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty-light Russian Empire style chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Large French Empire-Style Bronze & Glass Chandelier, c. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent French Empire-style bell shaped chandelier made in the 1920's with rich bronze and fine glass. Consists of twelve candelabra lights on the outside and four on the inside...
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
Large Peacock Bird French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Gold Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning brass baroque empire chandelier reminiscent of the classic style of the empire era. This is a new reproduction and there are several available to ensure you ca...
Brass
Large French Art Nouveau Empire Gilt Bronze Etched & Glass Chandelier, c1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
A wonderful gilt bronze and etched-glass 8-light ceiling fixture decorated with fine ornaments and garlands, France, early 20th century. Dimensions Height: 31.5 in. (80 cm) Diameter:...
Bronze
Large French Art Nouveau Empire Caryatids Gilt Bronze Etched & Glass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
A wonderful gilt bronze and etched-glass 8-light ceiling fixture decorated with fine ornaments and garlands, France, early 20th century. Measures: Diameter 31.8 in/ 80 cm Height 4...
Bronze
Large French Art Nouveau Empire Caryatids Gilt Bronze Etched & Glass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
A wonderful gilt bronze and etched-glass 8-light ceiling fixture decorated with fine ornaments and garlands, France, early 20th century. Measures: Diameter 31.8 in/ 80 cm Height 41.5...
Bronze
Very Large French Empire Style Art Deco Chandelier This is an amazing piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Large French Empire Style Art Deco Chandelier This is an amazing piece, it is made up with chains of large hand cut faceted glass beads, at the top they hang straight down fro...
Crystal, Chrome
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
Large Swedish Ceiling Chandelier in Classicist Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid brass with an antique finish. Hangings from finely ground crystal. Measures: Diameter 76 cm, height 114 cm.
Brass
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical large Empire bronze and crystal adorning glass bell jar lantern fixture with 6 candelabra lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Charming Large Vintage Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Deknudt Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very Beautiful Vintage Ceiling Chandelier in Bronze by Deknudt, Belgium. Circa 1970s. A very nicely chased vintage six light chandelier in bronze with its original gilded finish. ...
Bronze
Large Spanish La Granja Crystal Chandelier, Six Lights, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A large and elegant Spanish crystal chandelier attributed to the renowned Royal Glass Factory of La Granja, dating from the late 19th century. The chandelier features a six-light con...
Crystal, Metal
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Etched Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze regency empire style etched panel glass lantern fixture with 3 candelabra lights on the interior.
Bronze
Large French Multi Coloured Teardrop Lamp Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Multi Coloured Teardrop Lamp Shade The Brass frame is very attractively set with coloured crystal beads and it is decorated with Ormolu swags around the top of the s...
Glass
Large French Multi Coloured Teardrop Lamp Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Multi Coloured Teardrop Lamp Shade The Brass frame is very attractively set with coloured crystal beads and it is decorated with Ormolu swags around the top of the s...
Glass
Majestic Louis Xv1 Gilt Bronze/Alabaster Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Large Alabaster Chandelier Empire Style Six Branch Napoleon 111 Heavy Duty Gilt Bronze Chains and Ceiling Rose C1870s
Alabaster
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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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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