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Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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
French Antique Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique bronze chandelier, from 1950's with non-electrified with 24 candle holder chandelier was in Ex-Vice-president Dan Quayle office in ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features best quality hand-chiseled details. Top crowns in characterized by rich vegetal decorati...
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tin, Bronze

Monumental Empire Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Austrian crystal chandelier with a solid bronze frame and faceted crystal, circa 1930s or older. This chandelier is perfect for large spaces, entryways, and hallways. A unique waterf...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate

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 Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

20th Century Empire Style Basket Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Empire style basket chandelier Classicist basket chandelier in Empire style. Finely cast, Bronze silvered. Adorned with engraved swans and pearl cords. (F-Ra-20).
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20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Italian Thirteen-Light Drop Crystal Chandelier, Empire Style
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Italian thirteen-light hanging fixture or chandelier of gilt metal and crystals, in the Empire style, featuring a crown over cascading pendants, with a ring of ten lights around the circumference surrounding a three light center, and graduated pendant...
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20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Wire

Early 20th Century French Birdcage Chandelier Ormolu with Crystal Spires
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Empire style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier of French origin, a thirteen-light pendant dating back to the very early 1900, with a very original vertical structure, a b...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century Empire Style Chandelier Referred to Empress Joséphine
Located in Berlin, DE
Majestic splendid chandelier in Empire style referred to Empress Joséphine. Exceptionally cine, engraved and cast Bronze. Basket-formed corpus from h...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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 Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Small and Lovely Napoleon / Empire Style Bronze Chandelier / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare size chandelier from the 1920s. If you look at the shape of the centre and the shape of the arms that grow out of this pendant then you capture the essence of it. It is stylish...
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1920s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Antique French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilt bronze and etched glass shade with 3-light. Measures: Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm Height 20.5 in (10 in, chain)/ 75 cm (25 cm, chain) Weight...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Stunning Empire 19th Century Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian brass and cut-glass crystal chandelier from the end of the 19th century. It is wired and in excellent condition. Chain not included but if requested we will add chain ...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and crystal basket chandelier attributed to Baccarat. 15-light France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Height 5...
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1910s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
French Empire style ormolu and bronze chandelier French, 19th century Measures: Height 100cm, diameter 64cm This chandelier is a beauti...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu, Bronze

Very Fine Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative gilt bronze chandelier in the Empire style featuring central frosted and cut crystal globe. 4-light, France, circa 1900 Dimension...
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace 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

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Crystal, Iron, Wire

Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical large Empire bronze and crystal adorning glass bell jar lantern fixture with 6 candelabra lights.
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1920s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Style Painted Opaline Glass and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style painted opaline glass and bronze chandelier.
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1920s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique Austrian Chandelier ceiling Candelabra Empire Style Brass Crystal , 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique Classicist Austrian bronze and crystal chandelier / ceiling candelabra , circa 1880-1920s. 6 arms around the glass basket with fine, engraved cast Bronze ornaments, ending in...
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Early 1900s European Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Romantic Italian Empire Style Iron and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic Empire style iron and frosted glass chandelier having delicate draping necklaces of glass and 6 arms.
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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Fine French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Red Glass Crystal Baltic Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French Empire / neoclassical style gilt bronze and red glass centerpiece with crystal drop Baltic chandelier having four swan arms rewired...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

20th Century Italian Empire Style Crystal and Black Iron Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Italian crystal chandelier with Empire style drop-shaped iron structure, eight curved arms ending with eight crystal bobeches. The upper part of the iron structure is originally deco...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
Designed to mimic the appearance of a star-studded celestial globe, theses Empire style chandeliers are simultaneously charming and outstandingly beautiful. Each chandelier is design...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu, Metal, 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.
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20th Century Swedish Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

20th Century antique Empire style Chandelier with 8 Silver Swans brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Galvanized bronze and partly red patinated. Bowl-shaped body with pine finish. Starting from this, eight candlestick arms designed as swans with cylindrical spouts over a round eaves...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Empire Regency Crystal and Gilt Bronze 12-Light Wedding Cake Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning large French Empire cut crystal and bronze twelve-light chandelier with crystal drops and swags Measures: Diameter 26 in/ 66 cm Height 45 in (32 in+ 13 in/chain) / 115 cm (7...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Russian Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Russian Empire style gilt bronze chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features thirty-six lights and a crown decorated with 12 leaves and a pine-cone, from which large chains are leaving downwards. Both rings are decorated with double-armed Athena's heads crowned...
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Tin

20th Century Gilded Brass and Glass Flowers Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and beautiful 20th century gilted brass and glass flowers chandelier from the 1970s. At the center of the chandelier you will find a brass ball that have a light at the extre...
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1970s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Fine and Decorative Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and decorative bronze chandelier. Oval center issuing six U-shaped arms, central rod ornated with ram's heads. 6-light, France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 39" x diameter 3...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Bowl Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful bowl chandelier is designed in the Empire style, which flourished in France in the period 1804-14, when Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor. The style is defined as a phase...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815
Located in Rome, IT
Finely chiseled gilt bronze and cut crystal Empire elegant chandelier with six arms. Six E 14 light bulbs.
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19th Century European Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Alabaster Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine silver over bronze hand carved alabaster pendant, France, circa 1930. Dimensions: Height 39 1/2", diameter 22" CW3329.
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1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

French 19th Century Empire Style 16-Light Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Empire style 16-light crystal and gilt metal basket chandelier from the 19th century, with scrolling arms, diamond and rosette motifs. Born in France during the politi...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Antique French Ormolu and Milk Glass Empire Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
The ormolu swans lend a special grace to this milk glass Empire style fixture. It is medium-sized and would work well in many settings.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

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.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Empire Style Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features best quality hand-chiseled details. Top crowns in characterized by rich vegetal decoration with acanthus leaves acroterion and alabaster. Below a tortile rod hold, together with gilt bronze chains, the monolithic alabaster plate...
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Unusual French Empire Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
French Empire style chandelier has a double vessel form frame of gilt metal, circa 1920s. The lower level features strands of crystal beading draped in a...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

19th Century Bronze and Bronze Dore Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Empire style patinated and gilded bronze chandelier, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Colored Glass Chandelier in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
A French eight light gilt bronze and colored glass chandelier in the Empire style.  
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Fabulous French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze 9-Light Glass Torch Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular large neoclassical French Empire chococate brown patinated and gilt bronze 9-light chandelier with faux candle sockets Measures: Diameter 27.6 in/ 70 cm Height 35.5 in/ ...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Small Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Basket Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A small scale Empire style basket chandelier with lighting to the top, middle, and bottom sections. Each section is framed in gilded bronze supporting chains of cut crystal beads. Th...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Very Fine Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt and painted bronze chandelier in the Empire style featuring 8 swans carrying stylized candle cups. All original. Measures: Height 37", width 26", 8-light CW4449.
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Patinated Brass and Zinc North Winds Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A 19th century French Empire chandelier, circa 1840, made of patinated brass and zinc and featuring eight candle arms adorned with north winds faces and pine cone finial. The chandel...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Zinc

Bronze Empire Style Ram's Head Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Six-arm Empire style ram's head chandelier. Solid brass and cast bronze and heavy. Has great patina. In working condition.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Fabulous French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze 9-Light Glass Torch Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular large neoclassical French Empire chococate brown patinated and gilt bronze 9-light chandelier with faux candle sockets Measures: Diameter 27.6 in/ 70 cm Height 35.5 in/ ...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This unusual chandelier is designed in the Empire style from gilt and patinated bronze in the form of an ancient Roman terracotta or earthenwa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Impressive Large French Empire Patinated & Gilt Bronze 8 Etched Globe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 8-light chandelier, oxidized an gold-plated solid bronze 8-light bulbs E 14/good working condition Measures: Diameter 27.6 in/ 70 c...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Interesting Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Empire Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An interesting late 19th-early 20th century gilt bronze empire style sixteen light chandelier Four long chains connect the top with the body, eight gilt sphinx encircle and light ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large French Empire Style Glass and Gilt Bronze 18-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This 19th century French chandelier is designed in the Empire style and wrought from gilt bronze and strings of cut glass. The chandelier features a lower dome-shaped body below an o...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Sublime 19th Century French Empire Chandelier
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Sublime French Empire chandelier.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tôle

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

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Crystal, Wire

Pair of Gilded and Sculpted Bronze Candlesticks, Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded and sculpted bronze candlesticks from the Empire period. The socket is very intricately sculpted with beading and foliage. Beneath the socket, three female busts face ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French 1870s Empire Style Bronze and Metal Six-Light Chandelier with Palmettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style bronze and metal six-light chandelier from the late 19th century, with palmettes and profiled links. Born in France during the third quarter of the 19th century...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze

French Bronze Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
French bronze Empire style chandelier with the goddess Demeter as the center finial.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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. In a bowl-form with 5 candle-style lights with finely cast, eagle head...
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1820s Swedish Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Monumental Hollywood Regency French Cut-Crystal Beads, Gilt 19-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning extra large impressive Empire cut crystal and gilt brass 19-light chandelier with crystal drops. Measures: Diameter 37.8 in/ 96 cm Height 35.5 in / 90 cm Weight 44 lb/20 Kg ...
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Late 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Empire-Style, Antique, Carved Gilt Wood Chandelier with Six Arms.
Located in Houston, TX
Antique bois dore, carved gilt wood chandelier from France, circa 1890. Empire in the Neoclassical style. Masterfully hand-carved with a torch flame f...
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1890s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Giltwood

Empire chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Maison Baguès, Arno Fassi, and Baccarat. 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 chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $260 and tops out at $220,000 while the average work can sell for $7,017.

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