Pair of Antique Second Empire Style Five-Arm Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
A large pair of Charles X bronze and marble five-light candelabra now fitted as table lamps. This
Bronze
Napoleon III’s Silver-Gilt Library Reading Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
to the grandeur of the Second Empire. Lamp: 17 5/8“ high x 11” wide x 6 1/4“ deep Case: 19 1/2" high
Silver
19th Century French Celadon Porcelain Lamp with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Lincoln, GB
celadon porcelain table lamp, dating from the second half of the 19th century. Originally conceived as a
Brass
$9,727
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Antique French Empire Revival Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, Sculptural Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
popularity during the late 19th century, and the chandelier dates from this “Second Empire” period. This
Bronze
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 French Bronze-Mounted Marble Urn Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Second Empire French bronze-mounted marble lamps. Marble is surrounded by three winged putti.
Marble, Bronze
Pair French Second Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Acanthus Table Lamps Circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of antique French Second Empire table lamps offers acanthus cast bronze construction with
Bronze
Antique Empire Style Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted during the Second Empire, this handsome table lamp was a revival of the First Empire period
Brass
Antique Empire Style Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted during the Second Empire, this handsome table lamp was a revival of the First Empire period
Brass
19th Second Empire Candelabrum Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Empire bronze dore candelabrum lamps with beautiful trim and detailed hoof feet
Bronze
Antique Second Empire French Lamp Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted during the reign of France's last emperor, this gueridon was designed for a cozy seating group, ideal for the oil-burning lanterns in use at the time. The polished black...
Table Lamp by Elias Robert, 19th Century
By Louis Valentin Elias Robert
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp by Elias Robert, 19th century Second empire style lamp by Elias Robert (1821 - 1874
Bronze
Stunning 19th Century French Empire Bronze Lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Second period French Empire lamp of the highest quality, circa 1860. Large lamp with fluted
Bronze
Pair of Second Empire Period Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of Second Empire period candelabra French, circa 1860 Measures: Height 52cm, width 23cm
Metal
19th c. Second Empire Bronze and Marble Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fantastic 19th century, Second Empire lamp from France. Originally an oil lamp, this stunning
Marble, Bronze
Second Empire Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Crafted in 19th century France, this table lamp features a beautiful bronze candelabra base
French Second Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful table lamp for the modern day with a touch of the old world. This 19th century oil lamp
Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
An electrified oil lamp: this beautifully made Second Empire piece is a true work of art, full of
Marble, Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful 19th century piece. Made in France, this stunning Second Empire table lamp was
Bronze
Pair of Second Empire Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in Kirkland, WA
Pair of Second Empire Bronze Candlestick Lamps These lamps were created from a pair of French
Bronze
19th c. French Second Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
This fantastic French table lamp originally served as oil lamp in the 19th century. It has been
Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Crafted in 19th century France, this table lamp features a beautiful bronze candelabra base
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Second Empire Table Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
professionally electrified as lamps for modern use. Dazzling in gold and silver over bronze, these Empire
Gold
A Pair of Second Empire Urns, c. 1860, Mounted as Lamps.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Second Empire Urns, c. 1860, now mounted as lamps with custom
Sold
H 27 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze French Second Empire Candlestick Lamps, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Good quality, later electrified. Gilt bronze with good quality casting details.
Bronze
French Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
PAIR OF ELECTRIFIED SECOND EMPIRE FRENCH OIL LAMPS. WITH BLACK LACQUER ON BRONZE AND DORE BRONZE.
Bronze
French Second Empire Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Exceptional Second Empire French two color bronze electrified oil floor lamp with exquisite
Bronze
1840s French Bronze Second Empire Torchiere
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful D'Ore bronze French 1840s torchiere. This piece features laurel wreath motifs around the base, a column that rises into a composite corinthian capital, and decorative axi...
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French petite mirror in the Louis XVI style, dating to the 19th century, with incredible, carved gilt wood detail set off by the ebonized (painted) backpanel. At the top of the pie...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Meissen porcelain 19th century mantle clock.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th Century Meissen porcelain mantle clock on stand. Depicting seated lovers with a garland of flowers. The white enamel clock face with roman numerals, an eight day d...
Porcelain
$2,704
H 12.6 in Dm 20.48 in
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved old chandelier, restored with love and expertise in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compatible with the US, as it has been professionally re-wired and is rea...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$4,448
H 18.12 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Neoclassical Foliage Sunburst Crown Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Triple Layered Foliage Crown Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant, Spain, 1940s. This flush mount features three layers of leaves hand-crafted in gilt iron surrounding a central fr...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$5,635
H 60.24 in W 32.68 in D 4.73 in
Antique 19th Century French Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique mirror that originates in France, circa 1890. The mirror has the upper rounded corners typical for Louis Philippe mirrors. The mirror has a rich, ornamented cres...
Gold Leaf
$22,534
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
Carrara Marble
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene" Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This arresting Damascene Favrile Glass Vase bears a swirling pattern of blue and purple iridescence and ochre glass. The vase's pattern is based upon Damascus steel, whereby near eas...
Glass
$89,188 / set
H 20.08 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
Malachite, Ormolu
$4,200Sale Price|38% Off
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Special! Impressive Large Deluxe Lalique NUDE Bacchantes Standing Sculpture Vase
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Lalique Large Bacchantes Vase with Women conjoined Around. Signed with etched Lalique France signature at base. Current Retail $6800....
Crystal
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood mirror. The mirror plate is set within a fine mottled band with a lovely overlapping fish scale like desig...
Mirror, Giltwood
$164,655
H 80.71 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Empire Style Vitrine Cabinet with Integral Clock by Eugene Brunet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very fine Amboyna wood and gilt-bronze empire style vitrine cabinet with a glazed front and sides. The cabinet is mounted all over with superb quality well chiselled gilt-bronze mo...
Ormolu
1926 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Bellis Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bellis" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1926. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Charming and rare little vase. Very good opalescence. ...
Blown Glass
19th Century French Empire Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the grandeur of the 19th century with this elegant French Empire-style chandelier. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece features a sturdy bronze framewor...
Crystal, Bronze
$14,850Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 47.75 in D 28 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The orna...
Bronze
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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.