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 striking pair combine honey-colored Siena marble and dark crisp scrolling bronze in ...
Bronze
Napoleon III’s Silver-Gilt Library Reading Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Emperor Napoleon III's Silver-Gilt Library Lamp Alexis Falize Circa 1865 This extraordinary silver-gilt library lamp was custom-made for Emperor Napoleon III by the renowned jeweler...
Silver
19th Century French Celadon Porcelain Lamp with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Lincoln, GB
During the mid-to-late 19th century, French workshops like those in Paris or Sèvres perfected the art of mounting fine porcelain with bronze to suit the eclectic tastes of the Second...
Brass
$9,660
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Antique French Empire Revival Bronze 6 Light Chandelier, Sculptural Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
There is an additional uplight at top of central column, and various frosted and etched glass decorative elements. The strong, elegant Empire style enjoyed a resurgence in popularity...
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 original green tole shade (the wiring and electric fittings have been removed for u...
Brass
Pair of French Bronze-Mounted Marble Urn Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Second Empire French bronze-mounted marble lamps.
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 gilt highlights, c1880 Measures - 32"h x 6"w x 6"d
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 begun by Napoleon Bonaparte and influenced by ancient Egyptian and Greek architect...
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 begun by Napoleon Bonaparte and influenced by ancient Egyptian and Greek architect...
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.
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, depth 16cm Each candelabrum in this pair, wrought in the charming Second Empire sty...
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 table lamp has been lovingly restored: custom converted and electrified.
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, originally used for traditional candles. The lamp has been professionally electrified and...
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 base has been custom converted and electrified. With an adjustable three way pull ...
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 ornately crafted details.
Marble, Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Made in France, this stunning Second Empire table lamp was originally an oil burning light; it has been custom converted and electrified.
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 Second Empire bronze candlesticks.
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 custom converted and electrified, and is now an electric table lamp with a three way A...
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, originally used for traditional candles. The lamp has been professionally electrified and...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Second Empire Table Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
Crafted in France during the 1800s, these pieces originally served as candelabras. They have been professionally electrified as lamps for modern use. Dazzling in gold and silver ...
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 silk shades
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
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 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 craftsmanship.
Bronze
$9,850
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
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
$164,938
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
ANTINOUS Magnificent Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding 19th century Italian finely carved Carrara "Statuario" marble sculpture of Antinoo , after the Antique The Capitoline 'Antinous'. Antinous, a young Bithinius favorite...
Marble
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
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
Located in London, GB
This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...
Ormolu, Bronze
$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
$8,490
H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in
Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
Walnut
$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
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
Conch Shell with Coordinating Crystal Quartz Cluster
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Complete conch shell mounted on a large crystal quartz cluster and adorned with two crystal points, highlighting the neutral and warm hues of the shell. The piece was collected and ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1912 Rene Lalique Perfume Bottle Naiades Mermaids Glass Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Naiades" (Mermaids) made in frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1912. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Superb and very rare mod...
Blown Glass
Early 19th century painted Swedish Gustavian sofa
Located in London, GB
A nice painted Swedish Gustavian sofa with a typical high back from the early 1800s. classic decorative border detail with turned wood finials either end. Repainted over time in a ...
Oak
$125,000
H 34 in W 60 in D 26 in
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
Marble, Bronze
René Lalique Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this enchanting Ceylan vase is molded from opalescent glass with a blue stained wheel. The design, conceived by Lalique on M...
Glass
19th Century French Carved and Giltwood Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century French carved and giltwood Louis XVI style mirror. Featuring very fine carvings including an elaborate piece at the top with flowers, leaves, ribbons and arrows....
Mirror, Giltwood
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.
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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.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.