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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Empire Style Ram's Head Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Six-arm Empire style ram's head chandelier. Solid brass and heavy. Has great patina. In working condition. Will be professionally packed and shipped. Price based on destination.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and hand carved Alabaster pendant. 4 lights.
Dimensions: Height 39" diameter 29 1/2" France, circa 1930.
CW3174.
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Three-Tired Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style crystal glass and brass three-tired chandelier, the 1930s.
Charming and compact French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1930s. This lovely...
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Eighteen Light Bronze Empire Chandelier.
Located in Fairfax, VA
French large bronze eighteen light chandelier with black lacquered center part.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Height can be adjusted by removing some of the chain.
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Czech Crystal Tent & Bag Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Bohemian Tent and Bag, or Sack of Pearls chandelier made of hundreds of crystal strands. This one is particularly special with a skirt of spear-shaped leaded crystals and beaded g...
Category
1930s Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
French Empire Style Glass and Bronze Two-Light Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire-style glass and bronze two-light Pendant Chandelier, circa the 1950s.
This absolutely adorable Empire-style chandelier features a bronze frame with two arrows and two b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Solid Brass and Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful solid brass lantern or pendant lamp made in the style of the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1960-1970, Rome, Italy. The fabulous of vintage light takes three E14 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Basket Shaped Crystal Chandelier with Accents of Amethyst Color Crystals
Located in Atlanta, GA
This petite French crystal chandelier from the mid 20th century features a lovely basket shape. Reminiscent of the Empire taste, the c...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Early French Empire Style Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, 3 Lights
Located in Miami, FL
Empire Style early round Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 3 Light-sockets in the center.
Wired for the US and takes 3 candelabra light bulbs max. 60 watts.
In original vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Empire style twelve light crystal and bronze antique chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Fine antique clear crystal chandelier having 12 lights.
It is in the empire style with the lights surrounding the
Outer rim of the fixture. The wiring is good and the crystal is
Comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau Big leaf
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Antique Chandelier: A restored masterpiece from the past
Discover the charm of a bygone era with our carefully restored antique chandelier, a true labor of love from Berli...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Antique Chandelier: A restored masterpiece from the past
Discover the charm of a bygone era with our carefully restored antique chandelier, a true labor of love from Berli...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Empire Style Brass, Bronze and Frosted Glass Three-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style brass, bronze, and frosted glass three-light chandelier from ca 1950s.
This adorable and compact Empire-style chandelier features a circular brass body and three...
Category
1950s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire-style brass and crystal glass basket chandelier.
Charming and compact French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. This lovely piece has an or...
Category
1950s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rarity Low Plafonnier Basket Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Lustre Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting our exquisite basket chandeliers, meticulously restored to their former glory with love and care in Berlin. The electrical wiring has been upgraded to work seamlessly in t...
Category
1930s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Empire Style Glass Gilt Metal 6 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Empire style chandelier with cut glass plate and canopy within a gilt metal support and three chains supporting 6 lights.
Dimensions: 27" H x 27" diameter
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lampadario Impero Italiano Dorato con Putti Seconda Metà XX Secolo
Located in Milan, IT
Lampadario Italiano in Stile Impero con Putti alati realizzato in bronzo dorato con fusioni ben cesellate e con una doratura di qualità. Il lampadarario è italiano ed è databile into...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Empire Style Scalloped Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style chandelier with unusual scalloped shaped and crystal hangings
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French empire style alabaster chandelier with bronze interior arms, 12 lights + 6 interiors.
Category
1940s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
1930's French Empire Chandelier with Eagles
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style black painted chandelier with eagle's heads.
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1930’s Swedish Empire 6 lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Swedish empire style crystal chandelier with 6 lights
Category
1930s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Empire Silver Plated Chandelier with 6 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated finish empire style chandelier with 6 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1930s White Opaline Huge Murano Flowers Drops Green Beads Empire Chandelier
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 4 lights, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the Unites States and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. One of a kind green and clear ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Cobalt Blue Accents Chandelier, C 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 5 lights in beaded cups. This elegant chandelier is completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning rare cobalt blue crystal prisms and cobalt blue beads...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Lavender Purple Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 4 lights in beaded cups. Completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning rare lavender purple crystal prisms throughout and huge smooth lavender matching ball as finial...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Czech Crystal Beaded Empire Style Dome Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
This absolutely adorable Czech crystal beaded Empire-style dome chandelier pendant from circa the 1950s consists of strands of crystal cut balls sizing from small to big. Ballroom st...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage French Empire Brass Swans & Porcelain Chandelier 5 Light
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine lighting acquisitions of a
vintage French empire...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French 1930s Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
This fabulous empire chandelier. This stunning fixture is made of beautiful black lacquer and ornate bronze.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Seven lights, 60 wat...
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Three-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. This lovely piece has a brass and metal frame hung with chains of crystal glass beads forming a basket...
Category
1950s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gilt Bronze Chandelier Vintage 8-Horn Lighting, France, 20th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very beautiful bronze chandelier.
France. Vintage. 20th century.
The material of manufacture of this chandelier is a real 100% BRONZE, which is valued all over the world and is c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Bronze Chandelier In Empire Style Six Light Pendant Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Majestic vintage chandelier!
The material of manufacture of this chandelier is a real 100% BRONZE, which is valued all over the world and is charact...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exquisite Empire Brass Chandelier, adorned with sparkling crystals, and professionally restored with love in Berlin. This timeless piece has been thoughtfully re-wired...
Category
1940s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Silver Square Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Antique Classic
Located in Berlin, DE
Experience Timeless Opulence with the Empire Sac a Pearl Crystal Chandelier
Indulge in the allure of the past with the Empire Sac a Pearl crystal chandelier, an exquisite blend of v...
Category
1940s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Four-Light Basket-Shaped Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire-style four-light crystal glass, brass, and bronze basket-shaped chandelier from the 1950s. This beautiful piece has decorative details made of bronze and a brass frame ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
1930s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Pair Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Antique Chandeliers from a Baltic Sea Castle - A Pair of Timeless Elegance
Presenting a splendid pair of antique chandeliers, ea...
Category
1940s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire, Brass
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...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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/ ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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/ ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
First French Empire Style Chandelier, Six Lights
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and heavy first French Empire style chandelier in Bronze made in France in the 1940.
Takes six lights 60 watts max per bulb.
Original patina, good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Brass
French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Eagle Heads and Arrows, 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large French empire style six-light gilt and patinated bronze chandelier with eagle heads and arrows, circa 1930s.
Socket: 6 x E14 for standard screw bulb.
Category
1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Twelve-Light Tassel Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful doré bronze twelve-light chandelier has a wonderful top with draped swag, etched detail throughout and cherubs accenting the top.
Measures: 24" W x 32" H.
Category
1940s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Glass and Black Metal Imperial Chandelier with Bronze Eagle Finial, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s imperial style chandelier with clear glass rod and black metal arms and bronze eagle finial with six wax candle-like lights.
Category
1930s American Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century French Empire Neo-Classical Style Brass & Glass W/ Six Swan Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Empire style heavy brass chandelier. It is an Italian mid-century piece. The wiring has been completely re-done by a profession...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940s Empire Brass Chandelier Gold & Black Details w/ Torch and Acanthus Leaves
Located in New York, NY
1940's Empire brass chandelier with center flame and four arms with two-tone coloring. It has gold details throughout including acanthus leaves and an acorn finial and the body has a...
Category
1940s American Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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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