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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Empire
Bohemian Crystal Bell Jar Lantern or Pendant Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
Empire Bohemian crystal and bronze bell jar pendant hanging light or chandelier. Czech Republic, 1920s-1930s This elegant hanging light or pendant has a bell in Classic form and featuring bronze leafed scrolled ending hooks. The crystal bell...
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Early 20th Century Czech Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Very Important 19th C Empire Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Palatial Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
One of the finest 19th century Empire palatial 36 light chandeliers on the market today. Fine gilt bronze Empire details with two tiers of 36 light...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Superb Large Brass Sextant Ceiling Light from the Captains Cabin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb large brass sextant ceiling light from the captains cabin A very good quality lamp it has been made in the form of a brass sextant, it is centrally hung with a large shade at each end (like a snooker table light...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fontainebleau Empire Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fontainebleau Empire chandelier, based on a 19th-century French design, the arrangement of the chains and the elaborate cast brass details make this design distinctive. A gilt finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Four Light Green Painted & Gilt Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Empire style, green paint decorated four-light colza form chandelier, having gilt bronze foliate accents, with torch-form arms. France, circa 1900. 4 lights. Dimensions: Height 26",...
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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Pendant Light w. Accordion Playing 'Madchen' on Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully handcrafted Arts & Crafts light fixture for black forest enthousiasts. If you are looking for unique antiques that tell something about life in different parts ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope, Wood, Oak

Montgolfiè Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovingly Restored Antique Chandelier: Rekindled Beauty from Berlin This meticulously restored antique chandelier, crafted with care in Berlin, has been reimagined to grace your space with its timeless charm. With meticulous attention to detail, it has been thoughtfully brought back to life, offering a blend of history and contemporary elegance. Key Features: - Total Height: 110 cm - Height without Chain: 90 cm - Diameter: 65 cm - Weight (Approximately): 10 kg - Number of Lights: 6-light bulb sockets: E14 & E27 Enhanced with renewed electrical wiring that suits US standards, this chandelier is re-wired and ready to hang, embracing a new life while preserving its classic character. The meticulous restoration process ensures that no crystal is missing, with each piece hand-knotted to perfection. The cabling has been entirely renewed, breathing new vitality into its form. Measuring a total height of 110 cm, with a height without the chain at 90 cm and a diameter of 65 cm, this chandelier commands attention as a focal point of refinement. Accommodating both E14 and E27 bulbs, it offers a harmonious balance of radiance and warmth. As it embarks on its journey to your space, rest assured that it will arrive safely in a specially crafted wooden box, designed to ensure secure transport. Its universal wiring guarantees seamless compatibility worldwide, requiring no modifications even in the USA. Prior to its departure, the chandelier will undergo meticulous cleaning, accompanied by the addition of any missing crystals. With its renewed glow and completeness, it is ready to grace your environment with a radiant aura. By choosing this chandelier, you are acquiring more than just a piece of decor – you are investing in the expertise and devotion of a specialty chandelier store. With years of experience and a genuine passion for these exquisite pieces, we bring you a chandelier that encapsulates both history and heart. Indulge in the opulence of the Montgolfiè Empire Sac...
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1920s European Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Francois Empire Six Light Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
Francois Empire six-light chandelier, the ornate decoration on the arms, and the arrangement of the chains demonstrate exceptional casting in brass. With beautifully cast floral deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
A charming classical Empire style Italian chandelier born for candle lighting, featuring nine arms ending with candles, no electric wiring, can be used as candle holders or decorativ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Iron

French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely elegant French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking solid crystal ball below a ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

1930 5 Arm Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in Surrey, BC
A nice simple chandelier with impressive 5 arm configuration and swooping glass crystal details . This piece was acquired from a private collection...
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1930s American Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Very Fine 19th Century French Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible 19th century French empire bronze chandelier, now electrified. 10 patinated arms separated by gilt decorated bronze terminating into leaves.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Empire Period French Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Empire period French gilt bronze six light chandelier French, c. 1810 Height 80cm, diameter 45cm Made in France around 1810, at the time when the Empire style was in vogue, the chan...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed as a shallow gadrooned bowl with six gilded bronze arms currently not wired and used as a candle fixture but can easily be wired for an additional charge if the customer des...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Very Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very Elegant gilt bronze empire style chandelier. Exquisite detail. 4 lights. France, circa 1920. Measures: Height 27 1/2" Diameter 16" CW5101.
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1920s French Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very important Empire style chandelier. Gilt bronze & patinated bronze. Exquisite Detail. Unusually large size. France, circa 1920. Measures: Height 48" Diameter 38" CW5184.
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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier
Located in Tustin, CA
Very elegant, finest quality, estate Schonbek Swarovski Gemcut crystal chandelier features classic Napoleonic Empire style. This stately and magnificent chandelier has two tiers and approximately 84 incandescent lights. It measures 65" long and 41.5" in diameter. The hardware is finished in gold. This chandelier is lavishly draped in crystals. The retail price of a new, made to order chandelier of this size is over $22,000.00. Reference page 104 of the Schonbek Beyond Lighting catalogue shown in the photos. Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, a Swarovski company, has 149 years of experience crafting superior crystal...
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Early 2000s Austrian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

12-Light Chandelier circa 1820-1830, Empire France Bronce
Located in Epfach, DE
12-light chandelier Empire, France Large Empire chandelier ormolu and patinated bronze Pattern inspired by antique Roman lamps the electrifi...
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1820s French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wire

French Empire Basket Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with beautiful casting. Completely restored, wired, and ready to install. French Empire style, A basket of crystals surrounded by gilt bronze arms....
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Empire patinated and gilt bronze six-light chandelier with acanthus leaf decoration and acorn finials.
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1880s European Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Seth of Three Mexican Pendant Lamps in Star Shape
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this fantastic seth of three Mexican pendant lamps in star shape.
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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got twenty lights and features high quality handcrafted details. Top crowns in characterized...
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Chippy White & Blue Swedish Farmhouse Style Tole Pendant Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect wood and metal chandelier to enhance any chic or eclectic home. The beautiful chippy white...
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1970s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fine French Neoclassical Russian Baltic Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Made Elegant Russian / Baltic Empire / Neoclassical Style Doré Bronze And Crystal 8 Candelabra Light Chandelier, Wiring Is Up To Date. ...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Steel Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine and unique Antique French Empire style gilt bronze and steel multi light figural chandelier of great detail embellished with gilt bronze Neoclassical kneeling figures of women depicting flames which represent light. This fine chandelier is further adorned with unusual gilt bronze neoclassical motifs, reticulated gilt...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Genovese Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Italian crystal chandelier in Empire style made with a guilded structure adorned with swags of crystals that glitter beautifully when lit up. This particular chandelier is free fr...
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Monumental 20th Century Classic Cascade Chandelier
Located in Bagshot, GB
Monumental 20th century classic cascade chandelier with gold metal banding and glass beads. Have included an image of the chandelier in its original Location, Belgravia, London from...
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Late 20th Century European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Gilt Bronze French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large very well cast and gilt bronze chandelier or plafonnier from the late 19th to early 20th century. The large acanthus leafed ceiling rose suspending five rope twist bars, whic...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Nine Light Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Empire style chandeliers tend to be quite hefty and large, This bronze example is unusually delicate. The dished circular pan is hung from three flat pierced suspension chains, and s...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Ten-Light Crystal Chandelier / Gilt Brass Frame
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century French Empire style tear drop cut crystal / brass frame twelve light hanging chandelier. The chandelier is in great working condition. Rewired for US used. no speci...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

18th Century Italian Empire Rock Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 18th century Italian Empire style rock crystal basket style chandelier with 6 lights. A classic style for a beautiful home!
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Rarity Pair Low Plafonnier Basket Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Lustre Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting a pair of exquisite basket chandeliers, designed to complement each other perfectly. Both chandeliers have been thoughtfully restored and revitalized to their original gra...
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1930s European Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Important Bronze Chandelier with Flute Form
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important bronze chandelier with flute form, 12 lights, 20th century. With chain - H: 130 cm, D: 70 cm. without chain - H: 105, D: 70 cm.
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20th Century European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century Italian Empire style gilt metal and crystal chandelier with 6 lights. Beautiful basket shape with gorgeous crystals. Creates an elegant image!
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Low Flushmount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing the New Montgolfière Style Chandelier: A Masterpiece of Empire Elegance Experience the epitome of opulence and craftsmanship with our exquisite Montgolfière style chande...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Baltic 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality Baltic 19th century Empire st. ormolu, patinated bronze and crystal chandelier. The two tiered eight arm twenty four light chandelier is centere...
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19th Century Baltic Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century Empire Style Splendid Chandelier or Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Splendid chandelier or candelabra in French Empire style. Bronze patinated. There from a with eight swans designed light arms. (F-Ks-3).
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20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Empire Chandelier Dore Bronze and Crystal having Ten Lights
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Empire bronze and crystal chandelier having 10 lighted arms.
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a captivating blend of Art Deco charm and Empire sophistication, our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes, ensuring the perfect fit for your space. Our team can even facilitate on-site installation, ensuring a seamless experience for you. Key Features: - Measures: Diameter 100 cm, Height 150 cm - Accommodates 34 x E14 bulbs This chandelier is an embodiment of refined style, fusing the allure of Art Deco aesthetics with the grandeur of Empire design. Crafted from premium lead crystal, it radiates luxury and timeless beauty. Its measurements, with a diameter of 100 cm and a height of 150 cm, ensure a commanding presence that captures attention and admiration. With 34 E14 bulb sockets, it bathes your surroundings in a luminous glow, creating an ambiance that's both inviting and sophisticated. Whether for an intimate setting or a grand hall, this chandelier offers a touch of regal elegance that complements various spaces. Its exquisite construction and lead crystal elements evoke a sense of luxury and refinement. With a commitment to exceptional quality, we offer various sizing options to suit your needs. Our experienced team can even facilitate on-site installation, ensuring the chandelier becomes an integral part of your space seamlessly. Experience the allure of the Art Deco era with this crystal chandelier that exudes timeless beauty and sophistication. Its Empire sac...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wire

French 19th Century Empire Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu six arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a richly chased ormolu bottom finial amidst decorative foliate...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Early 20th C Empire Style Six Light Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
Early 20th C Empire style six light chandelier Found in Belgium, this circa 1930s empire style chandelier features six candle style lights surrounding a basket form bowl created w...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

19th Century Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Twenty Four Light Chandelier
Located in Bagshot, GB
Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Twenty four light Chandelier of pierced dished form, 19th Century, the crown form corona over foliate cast linked chains, suspending a circular pierced dish cast with classical masks...
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19th Century European Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Style Bronze and Ormolu Seven-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu seven light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine ormolu acorn inverted finial below a richly chased base with most decorative foliate patterns in a striking satin and burnished finish. Each of the six scrolled ormolu arms display fine foliate chasing and candle cups, with rich foliate reserves at the rim. Three ormolu supports...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

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 candlesticks for cylindrical spouts above a round gutter bowl. Baluster-shaped body made of hand-wired pearl strings...
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20th Century German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Bronze French Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Empire style bronze chandelier.
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1920s French Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian 1950s Empire Silvered Swooping Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Empire style Italian chandelier in the style of Buccellati. Rewired. 12 Light sources. Candelabra sockets. Rewired. 23” is the body. The chain can be adjusted to your nee...
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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Historicizing Brass Three-Armed Chandelier, Turn of the 19th and 20th Century
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Brass three-armed chandelier in a historicizing style from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. It was made in the territory of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. The chandelier i...
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20th Century Austrian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Completely Beaded Basket Crystal Prisms Silver Chandelier, c 1940
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing four lights in beaded cups. Completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning crystal prisms on top and in bottom. This chandelier has two widths... 19.5 and 14 inches. A...
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1940s Italian Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive Russian 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu eighteen light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine inverted bottom finial w...
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19th Century Russian Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Empire 19th Century Wood Carved Chandelier France Solid Oak 6 Lights
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Simply amazing! This fully hand-carved Empire style chandelier in solid oak from France 19th century. The chandelier has 3 male figures & 3 female figures on its arms all displayed...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Oak

French Toleware Bistro Ceiling Light, Decorated with Vines
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A French Toleware Bistro ceiling light, decorated with vines This is a very decorative 6 sided ceiling light, the light it is decorated with Vine Leaves and bunches of Grapes This is a very unusual wall light...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tin

Bronze French Empire Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic 19th century French Empire bronze chandelier was acquired in Pairs and is the perfect size for a powder room, entry vestibule or dressing closet...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier. The three arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful richly chased bottom acorn fini...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Chandelier Wood Rustic Swedish 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier wood rustic Swedish 18th century, Sweden. A chandelier made in Sweden during the 18th century. Body in wood with candleholders in metal for 16 candles.
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18th Century European Folk Art Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Superb Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent "Maria Theresa" (or Maria Teresa) Empire style traditional crystal chandelier features 24 lights and framework with a golden iron, with glass encased arms and rosettes. ...
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20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Empire Style Seven-Light Bronze, Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful French Empire-style chandelier features six bronze swan arms. Dark green painted body with decorative bronze mounts and richly ornate pine finial, on top centered with...
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1920s French Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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