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Empire Candle Holders

EMPIRE STYLE

From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Empire
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1810s.
Located in Knivsta, SE
A very Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze. Made in France during the 1810s. Richly decorated in period flowers and check patterns. Beautiful wide base. Wear consist...
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1810s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1810s.
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1810s.

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1810s.

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Exclusive Pair of Miniature Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Empire, France c. 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
Exclusive Pair of Miniature Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Empire, France c. 1820 An exquisite pair of miniature gilt bronze candlesticks from the French Empire period, circa 1820. The...
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Exclusive Pair of Miniature Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Empire, France c. 1820
Exclusive Pair of Miniature Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Empire, France c. 1820

Exclusive Pair of Miniature Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Empire, France c. 1820

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Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design. Cool and unusual composition between gilded and dark patin...
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

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Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Benington, Herts
A pair of exceptionally elegant and important late Empire five-light figural candelabra ‘A la Victoire’ in gilt-bronze, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire, after a design by Charles Percier. Imposing size at 81cm in height. French Paris c.1820 Superbly cast, in the Neo-Classical style, the five scrolling foliate candle branches enclosing central sconces issuing from a circular wreath supported by the winged figure of Victory (Nike), wearing diaphanous robes gathered by a sash above a long underskirt splaying out from above her ankles, with beautifully feathered wings flowing behind her as she looks straight ahead. Each figure standing on one foot, the other bent, resting on a plain sphere over a reeded palmette-cast baluster pedestal raised on square plinth. Wonderful colour and patina, pierced for electricity, old inventory label to the underside. We are delighted to have been able to acquire these important candelabra as rarely does one get the opportunity to purchase items by P P Thomire...
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier
Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier

Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier

Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Candelabri a Tre Fiamme Impero in Bronzo Dorato della prima metà del XIX secolo, di origine italiana, si presentano in buono stato di conservazione con segni di usura nell...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux
Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux

Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass Candlesticks, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of antique French Empire-style gilt brass candlesticks from ca. 1890. A beautiful and compact-sized pair of French Empire-style gilt brass candlesticks with removable bobeches (...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass Candlesticks, ca. 1890
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass Candlesticks, ca. 1890

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass Candlesticks, ca. 1890

19th Century Black French Antique Wrought Iron Napoleon III Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black antique, late 19th century French floor candle holder, candelabra hand crafted in very ornate fer forge work with wrought iron scrolls and seven candle holders, in good condi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Metal, Wrought Iron

19th Century Black French Antique Wrought Iron Napoleon III Candelabra
19th Century Black French Antique Wrought Iron Napoleon III Candelabra

19th Century Black French Antique Wrought Iron Napoleon III Candelabra

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 1950s French Empire-style brass two-candle sconces. Finely detailed throughout. Cast form features a flaming torch motif embellished with an acanthus wreath and rippling r...
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1950s British Vintage Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French empire style gilt bronze candlesticks on hoofed faun feet, late 19th century. A pair of fine French Empire-style gilt bronze candleholders. A fluted column rises on three cloven-hoofed hocked faun legs and feet. These antique candleholders...
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1890s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This stately patinated and fire gilt bronze candelabrum is of the finest quality, and retains its original finish. The figure of Nike (Winged Victory) standing on a gilt globe holds...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra
Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra

Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra

Very Handsome Pair of French Empire Period Gilt Brass Candlesticks, Circa 1820
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & tall pair of early 19th century French Empire gilt brass candlesticks. Both showing reeded columns rising up from circular bases decorated by hand with finely chiseled motifs, to similarly addressed urn-shaped nozzles with detachable bobeches. Constructed in three sections, with the nozzle and column firmly attached to the base by means of a full length threaded metal post...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Very Handsome Pair of French Empire Period Gilt Brass Candlesticks, Circa 1820
Very Handsome Pair of French Empire Period Gilt Brass Candlesticks, Circa 1820

Very Handsome Pair of French Empire Period Gilt Brass Candlesticks, Circa 1820

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Period Candelabras
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of period Empire gilt patinated brass and bronze candelabras. Born in France in the early 19th century, fine quality and detailing, elaborately decorated, unique d...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Period Candelabras
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Period Candelabras

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Period Candelabras

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Richly decorated with leaves and other period ornaments as well as a dar...
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze from the 1820s
Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze from the 1820s

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilded and darkpatinated bronze from the 1820s

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Beautiful decorated with flowers and a dark patinated column in the center of the cand...
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze from the 1820s
Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze from the 1820s

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze from the 1820s

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks. With intricate raised decoration in the form of geometric and foliate patterns. The middle of each candlestick is fluted and ...
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20th Century French Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Mid-19th Century Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Empire style gilt bronze candlesticks raised on three lions paws, France, mid-19th century.  
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candleholders
Mid-19th Century Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candleholders

Mid-19th Century Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candleholders

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of exquisite Empire candlesticks which combine gilt and patinated brass. Made in 1820s France. Various intricate rose, floral and leaf patterns adorn the bases in gilt brass. ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design with flowers and leaves. Cool and unusual composition bet...
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed 4 Arm French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Savannah, GA
A very fine single French Empire style gilt bronze four-light candelabra featuring the allegorical "à la Victoire". The winged figure holds aloft in her out stretched arms two intric...
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1810s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed 4 Arm French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum
Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed 4 Arm French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed 4 Arm French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum

Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Trajan's Column Ormolu Candlesticks
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early 19th century Empire Trajan's column ormolu candlesticks in the manner of P.-P. Thomire (1751-1843): Pair of large Empire ormolu candlesticks, the stem ressembling th...
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1810s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Trajan's Column Ormolu Candlesticks
Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Trajan's Column Ormolu Candlesticks

Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Trajan's Column Ormolu Candlesticks

Mid 19th Century Empire Style Bronze Patinated Candleholders
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of fine French Empire style brown patinated bronze candlesticks from the Napoleon III period. A fluted column beautifully decorated with ivy, rises on a tripod with claw-shape...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Empire Style Bronze Patinated Candleholders
Mid 19th Century Empire Style Bronze Patinated Candleholders

Mid 19th Century Empire Style Bronze Patinated Candleholders

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base. Impressive and versatile fragment found in Copenhagen. Would make a perfect candleholder for a thick alter candle...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder
19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder

Pair Empire Style Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of bronze candlesticks feature Classical motifs including acanthus leaves and reeded tapering shafts.
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Early 20th Century French Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair Empire Style Bronze Candlesticks
Pair Empire Style Bronze Candlesticks

Pair Empire Style Bronze Candlesticks

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
A wonderful 19th century candelabra in the French Empire style, made of patinated bronze, gilt bronze and marble. The stem represents a woman holding aloft a two-armed torch, the who...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century
French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of heavy patinated bronze sculpture candelabra, France, mid-19th century. Two female sculptures holding a candleholder raised on a b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders
19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian late 18th Century pair of Empire burnished brass candleholders This pair of antique brass candleholders was handcrafted by Italian...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders
Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders

French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Patinated and parcel gilt cast bronze figural candlestick on a circular marble base with square plinth. The figure, standing on one foot, holds a leafy form fire gilt candle cup abov...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810
French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810

French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810

Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous 19th century; European Gilt bronze and metal Approximate size: 17.75 (h) x 9.75 (w) x 3.5 (d) inches The present pair of distinctive antique gilt metal candlesticks are i...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras
Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras

Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras

Wonderful Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Figural Regency
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of French Empire gilt and patinated bronze figural Regency candelabra raised on paw feet, each figure holding a 6-branch cand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Figural Regency
Wonderful Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Figural Regency

Wonderful Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Figural Regency

19thc French Empire Gold Bordered Crystal Candle Holder /Candlestick by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Cut Crystal/ Gold Bordered Deluxe Candle Holder. This piece is stunning! The detail is amazing.
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1850s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Crystal

19thc French Empire Gold Bordered Crystal Candle Holder /Candlestick by Baccarat
19thc French Empire Gold Bordered Crystal Candle Holder /Candlestick by Baccarat

19thc French Empire Gold Bordered Crystal Candle Holder /Candlestick by Baccarat

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Set by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire style gilt bronze wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features the best quality hand-chiselled details. The backplate of this sconce features a lacquered round ...
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2010s Italian Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Set by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Set by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Set by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Garnitures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze and dore bronze compote/tazas with finely chased details. Can be used to hold a topiary or a thick candle. Base is 7" Top is 11.5".
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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Garnitures
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Garnitures

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Garnitures

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France
Located in New York, NY
Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France . A pair of French silver plated candelabras. Decorated with leaves and flowers.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

Royal Copenhagen, pair of Blue Fluted candlesticks. 1962.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, a pair of Blue Fluted candlesticks in porcelain. 1962. Model 1/15. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: Height 22.5 cm x 7.8 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Empire Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, pair of Blue Fluted candlesticks. 1962.
Royal Copenhagen, pair of Blue Fluted candlesticks. 1962.

Royal Copenhagen, pair of Blue Fluted candlesticks. 1962.

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive pair of gilt and sculpted bronze candelabras with three branches. The stem of each candelabrum is a patinated bronze form of the winged goddess, Victory, who holds a gilt bronze torch in each of her hands. Her head is topped with a gilt bronze vase that transforms into the candelabra branches, which is embellished with griffins and rosettes. At the top of each candelabrum is a peacock standing on a globe, symbolizing the sun and immortality. Victory is standing on a cruciform-shaped base, which has a winged cupid on two sides and a caduceus on the other two sides. The intertwined snakes of the caduceus are a symbol of the Greek god Hermes (or the Roman god Mercury) and is a symbol of peace, eloquence and negotiation. Empire period. Perfect condition. Our model is inspired by the projects of Charles Percier and Franc¸ois-Leonard Fontaine, famous architects of the Emperor. Their most important work, entitled Recueil de decorations inte´rieurs (Collection of interior decorations), was published in France at the, end of the 19th century. The winged Victories, caduceus and griffins are some of the motifs present in this piece that demonstrate the adoption of Percier and Fontaine’s decorative...
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1810s Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras
Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

French Empire Style Gilt and Burnished Bronze Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire style gilt and burnished bronze victory wall Sconce is an elegant example of figural wall light that shows a winged Victory, mounted ...
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2010s Italian Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt and Burnished Bronze Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
French Empire Style Gilt and Burnished Bronze Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

French Empire Style Gilt and Burnished Bronze Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Set of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This precious Set of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features many finely hand chiseled details. This model is typical of French Empire period due to ...
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2010s Italian Empire Candle Holders

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Gold, Bronze

Set of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Set of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Set of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed, and hand chased pair of bronze candelabra were made by Pierre Chibout. Active 1806-24, he worked with Claude Francois Rabiat who's workshop he took over in 181...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout
Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout

Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
This pair of beautiful brass candlesticks have classical simplicity. Exquisitely crafted in the distinct style of the 1st empire period in France. Quite heavy with a smooth patina, ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair
Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair

Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair

Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Empire candlesticks. We are pleased to present you a gorgeous pair of French Empire period, original gilt bronze candlesticks, finely chiseled of ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Monumental Candelabra in Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, finely engraved and silvered. Chanelled columns with black patination, as holder for four sweeping candelabra arms. Measures: Diameter 33cm, height 62cm.
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20th Century French Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Monumental Candelabra in Empire Style
Monumental Candelabra in Empire Style

Monumental Candelabra in Empire Style

Candlesticks with Caryatids in Gilt and Dark-Patinated Bronze – Empire, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Candlesticks with Caryatids in Gilt and Dark-Patinated Bronze – Empire, 1820s A magnificent pair of French candlesticks in gilt and dark-patinated bronze, made during the he...
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Candlesticks with Caryatids in Gilt and Dark-Patinated Bronze – Empire, 1820s
Candlesticks with Caryatids in Gilt and Dark-Patinated Bronze – Empire, 1820s

Candlesticks with Caryatids in Gilt and Dark-Patinated Bronze – Empire, 1820s

Pair French Empire candelabra, circa 1800
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of French Empire bronze and gilded ormolu candelabra, each having Caryatid supports to the scrolling foliate four branch candle sconces. Raised on classical gilde...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Empire candelabra, circa 1800
Pair French Empire candelabra, circa 1800

Pair French Empire candelabra, circa 1800

Pair of Italian Empire Early 19th Century Silver Candlesticks, Rome, circa 1811
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of elegant 19th century Italian Empire period (1811-1817) silver chiseled candlesticks show a simple but elegant design and shape. The conical structure embellished with festoon and garlands rests on an unfilled round base decorated with acanthus leaves offset olive-shaped grommets adorned with a frieze of palmettes and a flat, plate-shaped drip edge. Smooth design of the surface divided by delicate leaf and cord friezes. These candleholders were crafted between 1811 and 1817 in Rome during the occupation of city by the French Empire. The style was called ‘Regency’ in England and USA, ‘Empire’ in France and Italy. Branded by the Roman French occupation control hallmark dated 1811-1814 Fineness mark: Silver 800 for large objects...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Silver

Pair of Italian Empire Early 19th Century Silver Candlesticks, Rome, circa 1811
Pair of Italian Empire Early 19th Century Silver Candlesticks, Rome, circa 1811

Pair of Italian Empire Early 19th Century Silver Candlesticks, Rome, circa 1811

Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Victory Candelabras
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Large 19th Century Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Victory Sculptures Candelabras in the manner of Philippe Thomire (1751-1843) A large a...
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Victory Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Victory Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Victory Candelabras

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This regal pair of bronze and slate candlesticks originated in 19th-century France and are beautifully detailed with molded and gilt embellishments. Crafted in the style of Empire furniture, each candlestick rests on a triform bronze base of claw feet and petal scrollwork, topped by a gilt acanthus leaf throne supporting a simple black slate stem. The sleek stone posts in turn support an urn-form bronze capital with floral and gilt elements. A gorgeous example of French opulence...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Female Busts Candlesticks, circa 1820 A beautiful pair of Empire gilt-bronze ormolu c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair of French mid 19th century Empire st. ormolu and marble candelabras. Each candelabra is raised on a marble base with concave sides below the ormolu...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras

Elegant French Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Three-Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Very fine, beautifully detailed French doré bronze and crystal three-arm chandelier with flame top urn centre in the neoclassical style.
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20th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Elegant French Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Three-Light Fixture Chandelier
Elegant French Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Three-Light Fixture Chandelier

Elegant French Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Three-Light Fixture Chandelier

Pair of Empire Candlesticks with Garland
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of French Empire candlesticks with matching light collars, richly decorated in burnished gilded bronze. The central section is elegantly fluted, and they feature a garland wit...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Candlesticks with Garland
Pair of Empire Candlesticks with Garland

Pair of Empire Candlesticks with Garland

Pair of Empire Candlesticks
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of French burnished gilded Empire candlesticks with light collars. The stems are fluted and decorated with acanthus leaves.
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Candlesticks
Pair of Empire Candlesticks

Pair of Empire Candlesticks

Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finest quality 1st Empire Ormolu figural Bronze Candelabras.
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1810s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras
Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras

Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras

Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of French early 19th century Empire gilt-bronze candlesticks, circa 1820 Pair of Empire gilt bronze candlesticks, each with a fluted stem, highlighted on top by a finely chas...
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1820
Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1820

Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1820

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after C. Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of excellent early 19th century French empire gilt bronze candlesticks in the style of Claude Galle (1758-1815): A tapering stem with rich trelliswork relief divided into thr...
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1810s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after C. Galle
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after C. Galle

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after C. Galle

A Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candlesticks
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French 19th century Empire gilt and bronze candlesticks.
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candlesticks
A Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candlesticks

A Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of 19th Century French Empire Style candelabras with 7 lights, featuring a luxurious design typical of the French Empire period. These decorative collectibles exude el...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights

Pair of Empire girandoles, France, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of French girandoles made of burnished and partly fire-gilt bronze, on a red marble base over spherical decoration. The candelabra figures, designed as Apollo and Diana, carry...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire girandoles, France, early 19th century
Pair of Empire girandoles, France, early 19th century

Pair of Empire girandoles, France, early 19th century

Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
This magnificent set of four antique candelabra come as a pair of pairs: one slightly larger pair and one smaller pair. They date from roughly 1805, during the period of the Napoleon...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Pair of Corinthian Column Faux Marble Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive pair of Corinthian column candlesticks featuring a beautiful and decorative capital with faux marble stems as well as a detailed square base. Fantastic pair featured on a ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Corinthian Column Faux Marble Ormolu Candlesticks
Pair of Corinthian Column Faux Marble Ormolu Candlesticks

Pair of Corinthian Column Faux Marble Ormolu Candlesticks

Pair of French Empire Candleabra
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of French Empire bronze doré three-light candelabra with nautical motifs, dolphins and shells.  
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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Candleabra
Pair of French Empire Candleabra

Pair of French Empire Candleabra

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candlesticks made in France during the late Empire period. Made from gilt- bronze. Standing on a round foot with a baluster shaped stem. Loose cuffs.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze
Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

Empire candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Alexandre Vossion, Baccarat, and Arno Fassi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $313 and tops out at $148,649 while the average work can sell for $3,788.

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