Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A mid to late 19th century Swedish empire chandelier with cobalt glass inset and crystal hanging
Crystal, Bronze
Swedish empire chandelier, early 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A magnificent Swedish Empire chandelier in gilt brass, gilt bronze and cut glass, dating to circa 1810.
Brass, Bronze
1930 Swedish Empire Chandelier with Crystals and Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
1930 Swedish Empire bronze chandelier with etched glass inset and crystals around
Crystal, Bronze
1900's Swedish Empire 6 Lights Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Swedish Empire chandelier with Cobalt blue glass inset, with 6 lights
Crystal, Brass
Empire Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th Century Swedish crystal neoclassic chandelier with 8 lights. Crystal pendants and beads. Measurements: Height: 45? Diameter: 32?.
Crystal
1930’s Swedish Empire 6 lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Swedish empire style crystal chandelier with 6 lights
Crystal, Bronze
Swedish Empire Style Cut-Crystal Tent and Basket Chandelier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Swedish Empire style gilt-bronze and cut-crystal tent and basket chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Swedish Empire Style Cut-Crystal Tent and Basket Chandelier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Swedish Empire style gilt-bronze and cut-crystal tent and basket chandelier.
Crystal, Bronze
Swedish Empire Ceiling Chandelier in antique Classicist Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Swedish Empire ceiling crown in the style of classicism Polished brass and facetted prismatic trimmings. Starting from narrow, ornamented brass hoops, eight curved can...
Brass
Swedish Empire Cut Crystal and Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
With a five outscrolled electrified candlearms issuing from a bronze ring hung with crystal beaded swags and drop pendants, hung from four chains suspended from a disc issuing arched...
Crystal, Bronze
$3,904Sale Price|60% Off
Swedish Black & Gilt Bronze Eagle Empire Chandelier, Early 1800's
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Empire-style, black and gold chandelier made in Sweden circa 1830.
Bronze
Swedish Empire Ceiling Chandelier in antique Classicist Style brass polished
Located in Berlin, DE
Polished brass and facet-ground prism hangings. Measures: Diameter 76 cm Height 120 cm.
Brass
Swedish Empire Style Six-Light Brass and Blue Metal Chandelier
Located in Hammarö, SE
An elegant Swedish Empire-style six-light chandelier crafted in polished brass with a striking navy blue lacquered metal center bowl.
Metal, Brass
19th Century Swedish Empire Pendant
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Empire gilded bronze and patinated iron pendant with three candles resting on Eagle heads. ca 1810 - 1820, Stockholm, Sweden.
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine early 19th century Swedish five-light crystal chandelier. The rim supporting four candle branches and a central candle nozzle above a tiered base hung with glass lustres, conn...
Bronze, Ormolu
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Russian or Swedish Empire Crystal, Turquoise Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare late 18th century Russian or possible Prussian neo-classical chandelier, having twelve arms around a central gilded bronze corona pierced with round cut crystals; the corona s...
Crystal
Antique Swedish Art Deco Bag & Tent Crystal Chandelier in the Empire Style
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Scandinavia, likely from Sweden, circa 1910. Chandelier was rewired with UL-approved parts to US standards during the restoration process.
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style. Polished brass and facett-ground prism hangings.
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style. Polished, silvered brass and facett-ground prism hangings. (F-Ra-83).
Crystal, Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Pendant
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Empire gilded bronze and iron pendant with six candle arms. ca 1810 - 1820, Stockholm, Sweden.
Bronze, Iron
20th Century Magnificent, Classical Swedish Ceiling Crown, Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent, classical Swedish ceiling crown, chandelier Polished brass. Curved, star shaped body with teardrop-shaped, faceted glass hangings, starting with six light arms, endin...
Crystal, Brass
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
$3,287Sale Price|51% Off
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style. Polished brass and facet-ground prism hangings.
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style. Polished, silvered brass and facett-ground prism hangings. (F-Ra-81).
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Chandelier Sweden or Baltic States Cut Glas Gilded
Located in Epfach, DE
The chandelier is probably made circa 1810 in Sweden or the Baltic States. It is made out of cut glass and flashed glass the three double arms and the mascarons are gilded.
Brass
Early 19th Century Empire Pendant from Stockholm
Located in Ljungby, SE
High-class Empire pendant from Stockholm around 1800-1810. It features six beautifully decorated candle arms with acanthus leaves. The central decoration includes a female figure sta...
Bronze, Iron
Pendant in brass with two light sockets and four candle holders, Empire style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pendant in brass with decor leafs and mascarones. Two light sockets and four candle holders, Empire style Sweden mid1900s. Rewired EU/Swedish standard.
Brass
19th Century Swedish Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century Swedish empire style chandelier.
Swedish Empire 4-lights Crystal Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Gustavian Chandelier in Neoclassic taste
Metal
Swedish Empire Style Chandelier with Crystals
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century Swedish Empire style chandelier with crystals.
Swedish Empire Gilt Brass 12-lights Crystal Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Swedish Empire 12-lights Chandelier
Unavailable
H 25.6 in Dm 22.45 in
Pair of Small Swedish Six-Light Chandeliers with Brass Frames, Empire Style
Located in Virum, DK
A pair of small Swedish six-light chandeliers with brass frames. Electrical.
Brass
Unavailable
H 38.19 in Dm 34.65 in
Late 19th Century Empire/Karl-Johan Style Crystal Chandelier from Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very Classic and classy looking chandelier from Sweden with crystal from Bohemia. Made during the last period of the 19th century. The gilded brass and bronze frame is highly ornat...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Six-Candleholder Swedish Pendant, Empire, circa 1820
Located in Malmo, SE
Pendant, Swedish, Empire. Six candleholders, circa 1820. Gilt brass and paint
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.53 in Dm 21.66 in
Blue Glass and Bronze Ceiling Lamp, Empire Period, Sweden, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A blue glass and bronze ceiling lamp, empire period, Sweden, 18th century.
Bronze
Swedish Carl XIV Johan Lamp
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish empire lamp in gilded and patinated ormolu with ornamental eagleheads
Ormolu
19th c. Swedish Empire Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Empire Chandelier, Circa 1900s
Located in Astoria, NY
A Swedish Empire chandelier with crystals and cobalt blue glass insert, circa 1900s.
Bronze
Swedish Vintage Empire Crystal Chandelier
Located in Turku, Finland
Elegant crystal chandelier from Sweden 1950s. Impressive and high-quality crystal chandelier. - Total Height 77cm / 30.5in - Diameter 36cm / 14in. - Five E14 Bulb bases / sockets. ...
Crystal, Brass
Fine Swedish Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine Swedish Empire gilt bronze chandelier, circa 1810-1820.
Ormolu
Empire Chandelier, Probably Sweden, around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Six-armed chandelier with ceiling rose and decorative chain links made of bronze and partially gilded.
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Era Chandelier
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique chandelier from the Empire era. The chandelier was manufactured, circa 1820.
Brass
Swedish Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Swedish Empire style gilt and patinated bronze six-light chandelier, the arms with eagle and winged figures around a foliate accent, the standard with palmette and star motifs.
Bronze
Swedish Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1825
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish gilt bronze chandelier, Stockholm, circa 1825.
Bronze
Swedish Empire Gilt and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Empire gilt and bronze chandelier, 19th century.
Bronze
Small Swedish Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small Swedish Empire gilt and patinated bronze chandelier, circa 1820.
Bronze
Swedish Empire 8-Light Chandelier Made ca 1810
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unusually large Empire chandelier. This type of chandeliers were usually made quite small with three candleholders. This one is impressive and everything is larger than what you no...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Swedish Crystal Three-Light Basket Shaped Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Swedish Empire style crystal chandelier is made of the typical basket part, that is connected to the crown by several strands of cut crystals.
Crystal
Swedish Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier, circa 1810
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish Empire gilt and patinated bronze chandelier made, circa 1810-1820.
Bronze
Swedish Empire Style Chandelier with Eagle's Heads
Located in New York, NY
A turn of the century empire style chandelier with 3 lights.
26" drop, 15" diameter.
Available in our showroom at 209 East 59th Street, New York City. 212-751-4228
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 chains supporting a scalloped cup-shaped bowl above a fluted pendant; centering a c...
Pair of Empire Style Swedish Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French six-arm Empire-style gilt metal and crystal chandelier with molded glass details. Sold Individually. Measurements: Minimum drop: 33" Diameter: 36"
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 27 in Dm 24.5 in
Swedish Empire Style Eight-Light Chandelier of Brass and Iron with Teal Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Empire style eight-light chandelier from the 20th century.
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 26.78 in Dm 18.12 in
Pair of Small Empire Style Swedish Chandeliers with Six Lights and Colored Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Swedish work Gilt bronze Empire style Six lights Crushed raspberry colored glass 1950.
Bronze
Empire Chandelier with Swans
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Swedish Empire style gilt bronze chandelier with crystal drops. 35" drop, 24" diameter
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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