Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier A stunning original chandelier in the Napoleon III style
Crystal, Brass
Jewelry box Napoleon III
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
are: fireplaces, mirrors, torches and chandeliers. The Second Empire is especially marked by the codes
Bronze
19th Century Second Empire Chandelier with Pink Crystals
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
Full restored chandelier from France. New wire and sockets, crystals are complete.
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Second Empire Chandelier with Pink Crystals
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
Full restored chandelier from France. New wire and sockets, crystals are complete.
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Second Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
19th Century Chandelier in Gilt Bronze second Empire Period, into two patinas, green and gold with
French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 4 x 2 Arms
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
This French Second Empire gilt bronze chandelier with 4 x 2 arms recently restored, cabling and
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 27.56 in
Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Thirteen-Light Gilt Bronze, France, 20th Century
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Classic style inspired by iconic Second Empire petticoats. The Crinoline chandelier fans out on a gilt
Crystal, Bronze
French, Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilded, iron and bronze chandelier with angels, griffins, recumbent figures and a large, crystal
Iron, Ormolu
Second Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
9 light solid bronze Second Empire chandelier. Recently rewired, UL listing available for an
Bronze
Lengthy Second Empire Crystal & Bronze Basket Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
lights in the tent (candelabra sockets). Held with a large, oval linked chain. Second Empire, France
Crystal, Bronze
A Large French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French Second Empire, six branch chandelier in gilt bronze, with Ne-Classical features and
An Swedish Second Empire Style Giltwood 6-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Swedish second empire style giltwood 6-light chandelier; the flared canopy suspending 3
19th century Second Empire French Petite Size Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
French Second Empire brass waterfall chandelier featuring festoons of clear glass beading. The
Brass
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze and Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire The grand turned
Alabaster, Bronze
Swedish 8-light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A graceful Swedish second empire giltwood 8-light chandelier with ivory painted scalloped bowl
Giltwood
French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French Second Empire, six branch chandelier in gilt bronze, with neoclassical features and
Parisian Second Empire Style Darkened Brass Chandeliers 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful pair of Parisian, 1920s 2nd Empire style chandeliers with a darkened brass structure
Crystal, Brass
19th c. Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful Second Empire chandelier. Made in France, this excellent fixture has been expertly
Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fantastic eight light Second Empire chandelier. Handcrafted in France during the 1800's, the
Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous six light Second Empire chandelier. Originally crafted in France during the 19th century
Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A wonderful six light Second Empire chandelier from France. During the 1800's, this fixture was
Bronze
Second Empire bronze and crystal chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Second Empire bronze and crystal chandelier with 8 lights, circa 1865 - 1880. To see
Handsome French Second Empire 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This is an imposing twelve light chandelier originally gas. It is made of bronze with finely cast
Bronze
Rare Original Second Empire Chandelier from 1890
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
This unique gilded Second Empire is in excellent condition. We totally restored this item
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$8,882Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 47.25 in Dm 31.5 in
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
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
$14,663Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...
Wrought Iron
$99,118
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
Antique Rococo style crystal chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful Rococo style chandelier with 6 lights. The chandelier is richly decorated with beautiful large cut crystal pendeloques, flower rosettes and stars. Some of the crystals a...
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze & clear and amethyst baccarat crystal chandelier, Circa 1890. This is a nice shape chandelier for lower ceilings and small spaces.
Crystal, Bronze
$1,995Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 18 in D 1.75 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th-Century French Louis XV style giltwood and gesso elaborately carved mirror with original glass. This lovely mirror has hand carved acanthus leaves and scroll de...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th century antique French bronze and crystal chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A fabulous bronze French chandelier 'lustre tige'. With 9 candle arms. In the centre are 3 additional small lights. The central stem is covered with faceted decorative vases.The whol...
Crystal, Bronze
$67,424
H 55.12 in Dm 43.31 in
Large beautiful Baccarat and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and large antique Baccarat French gilt bronze and rock crystal triple tier 30 bulb plus 6 pygmy bulb chandelier. Embellished with bronze bobeches, from which large rock...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$11,513
H 36.62 in Dm 34.65 in
Art Nouveau Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Drop Chandelier Brass Glass Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
For sale is a stunning antique chandelier that has been professionally restored in Berlin. The chandelier has been meticulously re-wired and is now ready to be hung. Not a single cry...
Crystal, Brass
$336,780
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$15,273
H 35.44 in Dm 25.6 in
Fine Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
**Cherished Antique Chandelier - Lovingly Restored in Berlin** Introducing an exquisite antique chandelier that has been lovingly restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compat...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$6,813
H 37.41 in Dm 31.5 in
Maria Theresa Baroque Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Luster Glass Vase Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Maria Theresa Chandelier - Restored and Ready to Shine This magnificent Maria Theresa chandelier is a real highlight for any room. The frame is completely covered in glass...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Tiffany Studios Daffodil Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Daffodil Table Lamp All I can say is these are the yummiest and most desirable blues in the Tiffany Studios candy store. Circa 1915. New York, NY. USA Leaded glass, g...
Bronze
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Translated out of the Original Tongues: And with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, by His Majesty’s Spec...
Leather, Paper
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.