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
$9,805
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
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
Bronze
$850
H 12 in W 63.5 in D 2 in
19th Century Asian Architectural Transom Panel with Pierced Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Asian Architectural transom panel with pierced carved foliage.
Wood
$7,054
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
Wood
$89,730 / 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
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
Enamel, Ormolu
Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China
Located in Edison, NJ
The Yaogangxian mine (whose name translates to, “Jade-Mountain god”) is located within a 4 x 2.5 km expanse of a tungsten-tin (W-Sn) deposit in the Hunan Province of China. Although ...
Multi-gemstone
Art Nouveau Enameled Vase by François-Théodore Legras, France, 1890s
By François-Théodore Legras
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau vase by François-Théodore LEGRAS, Cristallerie de Saint-Denis, France, 1890s. Blown glass vase ribbed inside. Clear glass becoming more and more purple towards the...
Art Glass
$11,043
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Circa 1840-1860 hand carved walnut Italian daybed with cherub putti decoration and chesterfield tufting What a find! Thi...
Walnut
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
Orientale
By Henri Fantin-Latour
Located in New York, NY
Signed, lower right: Fantin Provenance: Gustave Tempelaere (1840–1904), Paris; possibly by descent to his son: Julien Tempelaere (1876–1961) and with F. & J. Tempelaere, Paris, prob...
Canvas, Paper, Oil
$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
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
$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
$75,000
H 74.13 in W 122 in D 0.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...
Paint, Wood
Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
French portrait of a nobleman, 17th Century, great condition. With a beautiful carved wooden frame.
Canvas, Oil
$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
$14,985Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Centre Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved centre hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
Marble
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.