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Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

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
Pair French Empire Style Arrow Horn Wall Sconces
Pair French Empire Style Arrow Horn Wall Sconces

Pair French Empire Style Arrow Horn Wall Sconces

$1,695 / set

Pair French Empire Style Arrow Horn Wall Sconces

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Antique French Empire style brass horn and arrow motif wall sconces. Each with 2 candelabra size lights with black and gold clip on shades. Newly wired, added are 5" round ba...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

$1,660

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

French Empire gilt bronze three-arm wall candleholder finely ornate with foliate, acorn motifs and three female faces, circa 1850-1870. This wall candelabra can easily be converted ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Brass Empire Sconce
French 19th Century Brass Empire Sconce

French 19th Century Brass Empire Sconce

$625

French 19th Century Brass Empire Sconce

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A single petite Empire brass sconce of French design, 19th century. Perfect for a small space that needs some extra light and still looks sophistic...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Arrow Wall Sconces Lamp Featuring Goddess Ceres
Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Arrow Wall Sconces Lamp Featuring Goddess Ceres

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Arrow Wall Sconces Lamp Featuring Goddess Ceres

$1,180 / set

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Arrow Wall Sconces Lamp Featuring Goddess Ceres

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Toronto, CA

This exquisite pair of Empire style gilt bronze wall sconces effortlessly blends classical grandeur with subtle Art Deco influences, making them a rare and elegant addition to any in...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces
1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces

1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces

$2,800 / set

1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920’s French empire style one light sconces with Swan’s head

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1920s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Carved Italian Giltwood Three-Arm Sconce by Randy Esada Designs
Carved Italian Giltwood Three-Arm Sconce by Randy Esada Designs

Carved Italian Giltwood Three-Arm Sconce by Randy Esada Designs

$1,895 / item

Carved Italian Giltwood Three-Arm Sconce by Randy Esada Designs

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Carved Italian giltwood three-arm sconce by Randy Esada Designs.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Three Antique French Empire Wall Light Sconces 2 Lights torch, France
Set of Three Antique French Empire Wall Light Sconces 2 Lights torch, France

Set of Three Antique French Empire Wall Light Sconces 2 Lights torch, France

$920 / set

Set of Three Antique French Empire Wall Light Sconces 2 Lights torch, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A nice set of three sconces with 2 light sources, made of bronze in torch styles. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. The wall lights have a...

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1930s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Monumental Empire Style Candle Wall Sconces Candlestick, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Monumental Empire Style Candle Wall Sconces Candlestick, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Monumental Empire Style Candle Wall Sconces Candlestick, Italy, 1970s

$1,220 / set

Pair of Monumental Empire Style Candle Wall Sconces Candlestick, Italy, 1970s

By Palladio

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Pair of giltwood candlestick wall sconces 1970s in empire style. Each fixture requires two candles. The wall lights have a beautiful patina and gives each room an eclectic statement.

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1900's French Empire Arrow Gold and Black Sconces
1900's French Empire Arrow Gold and Black Sconces

1900's French Empire Arrow Gold and Black Sconces

$4,800 / set

1900's French Empire Arrow Gold and Black Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900's French Empire style double light arrow sconces

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19thc French Empire Carved and Gilt Wood Wall Sconces - Unelectrified
Pair 19thc French Empire Carved and Gilt Wood Wall Sconces - Unelectrified

Pair 19thc French Empire Carved and Gilt Wood Wall Sconces - Unelectrified

$1,295 / set

Pair 19thc French Empire Carved and Gilt Wood Wall Sconces - Unelectrified

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 19thc French Empire Carved Wood Wall Sconces. Highly detailed, beautifully carved. French estate.

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1880s French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century French Empire Bronze Sconces
Pair of Late 19th Century French Empire Bronze Sconces

Pair of Late 19th Century French Empire Bronze Sconces

$5,800 / set

Pair of Late 19th Century French Empire Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa late 19th century French Empire sconces with eagle's heads and woman's faces. Original finish and patina, *8 available

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A Pair Of Very Large Gilt French Torchiere Hand Wall Lights
A Pair Of Very Large Gilt French Torchiere Hand Wall Lights

A Pair Of Very Large Gilt French Torchiere Hand Wall Lights

$5,476

A Pair Of Very Large Gilt French Torchiere Hand Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of huge Giltwood carved torchiere wall lights with opaque glass flame shades. Converted for electric, finished very well with bronze mounted shade holders. The large torchiere...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Wall Sconces Bronze Empire Style, France, Early 20th Century
Pair of Wall Sconces Bronze Empire Style, France, Early 20th Century

Pair of Wall Sconces Bronze Empire Style, France, Early 20th Century

$1,102Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Wall Sconces Bronze Empire Style, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Solid brass or brass wall lamp Empire style with two arms. This wall sconces Empire style white rigid appearance, solid and basic geometric shapes. Decorated with acanthus leaves ...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce

$1,803Sale Price|39% Off

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A precious gilt bronze two-light wall sconce in the Empire style, France, 1920-1929. Finely elaborate with hand chiseled details. Typical design of French Empire period due to its rich ornamentation with faces and acanthus leaf motifs. The bottom is characterized by a man head supporting a pedestal with the lamp-arms. Two scroll light...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces

$2,495 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of 19th-Century French Empire gilded bronze three arm light wall sconces, circa 1850-1870. These beautiful sconces have a lovely gilt patina with foliate and floral d...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Three Light Sconces
Fine Pair French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Three Light Sconces

Fine Pair French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Three Light Sconces

$3,780 / set

Fine Pair French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Three Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Superb pair of antique French Empire period gilt bronze figural three light sconces Circa 1830 Striking figural sconces originally created for use with oil, now electified. This beau...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces, Early 20th Century
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces, Early 20th Century

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces, Early 20th Century

$2,380 / set

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces, Early 20th Century

Located in Barntrup, DE

A pair of French Empire-style gilt bronze sconces. These beautiful wall lights are richly decorated with bronze details like flowers, leaves, swans, and griffin heads. Each sconce ha...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Very Large French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Sconces
Pair of Very Large French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Sconces

Pair of Very Large French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Sconces

$26,853Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Very Large French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Sconces

By Pierre Bureaux

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of very large French 19th Century gilded bronze sconces. Last picture in situ. Empire style, three-branch wall-lights, after a model by Edme Jean Gallien (1720-1797) and Pierre ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Bronze and Cammeo Appliques from the 1800s
Pair of Italian Bronze and Cammeo Appliques from the 1800s

Pair of Italian Bronze and Cammeo Appliques from the 1800s

$1,398Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Italian Bronze and Cammeo Appliques from the 1800s

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of bronze appliques made in the 1800s, each of which has a pair of original hand-sculpted cameos with different scenes / views Both lights come with wiring and wiring, which ...

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1850s Italian Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire style wall lamps, possibly gilded bronze
Pair of Empire style wall lamps, possibly gilded bronze

Pair of Empire style wall lamps, possibly gilded bronze

$1,019 / set

Pair of Empire style wall lamps, possibly gilded bronze

Located in Lugo, IT

Pair of Empire-style wall lamps, probably gilded bronze. Good condition. Thank you.

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1930s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Style Crystal and Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1930s
French Empire Style Crystal and Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1930s

French Empire Style Crystal and Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1930s

$713

French Empire Style Crystal and Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1930s

Located in Barntrup, DE

This adorable Empire-style sconce features a brass frame draped with crystal glass beading on the top level and three tiers of crystal glass pendants on the bottom. Two interior ligh...

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1930s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Mid-20th Century Italian Pair of Cast Metal 2-Light Wall Sconces by Palladio
Mid-20th Century Italian Pair of Cast Metal 2-Light Wall Sconces by Palladio

Mid-20th Century Italian Pair of Cast Metal 2-Light Wall Sconces by Palladio

$900 / set

Mid-20th Century Italian Pair of Cast Metal 2-Light Wall Sconces by Palladio

By Palladio

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century pair of cast metal 2-light wall sconces, Italian by Palladio. Never electrified. Empire style. Bird head scrolled arms to fluted candleholder, while arrows in a quiv...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Empire Wall Sconces in Bronze with Swan Goose Motif Arms, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Empire Wall Sconces in Bronze with Swan Goose Motif Arms, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Empire Wall Sconces in Bronze with Swan Goose Motif Arms, Italy, 1950s

$680 / set

Pair of Empire Wall Sconces in Bronze with Swan Goose Motif Arms, Italy, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Pair of nice Sconces. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabras bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. The wall lights have a beautiful patina and gives each room an eclectic stat...

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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920’s French Empire Small Chandelier 3 Lights
1920’s French Empire Small Chandelier 3 Lights

1920’s French Empire Small Chandelier 3 Lights

$2,800

1920’s French Empire Small Chandelier 3 Lights

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920’s French Empire style small chandelier with swam’s heads. Unusual 3 lights. Green color

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1920s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Empire Bronze Sconces
1930's French Empire Bronze Sconces

1930's French Empire Bronze Sconces

$5,800 / set

1930's French Empire Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French Empire style gilt bronze sconces with Ram's heads.

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1920s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920s French Empire Silver Swan one light Sconces
1920s French Empire Silver Swan one light Sconces

1920s French Empire Silver Swan one light Sconces

$2,800 / set

1920s French Empire Silver Swan one light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s French empire style one light silver plated sconces with swan head. Available in bronze

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1920s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Early 19th Century Pair of Gold Wall Mirrors Candle Holders
Early 19th Century Pair of Gold Wall Mirrors Candle Holders

Early 19th Century Pair of Gold Wall Mirrors Candle Holders

$3,800 / set

Early 19th Century Pair of Gold Wall Mirrors Candle Holders

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Pair of Empire Candle Sconce Wall Mirrors featuring carved harps as well as trompets. These wall mounted candle holders make a great addition to any living room, bedroom, ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze 2-Light Sconces / Wall Lights
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze 2-Light Sconces / Wall Lights

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze 2-Light Sconces / Wall Lights

$1,500 / set

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze 2-Light Sconces / Wall Lights

Located in New York, NY

Pair antique (19th century) sconces in the French Empire style with gilt bronze arms decorated with masks and mahogany backplates decorated with various neoclassical motifs.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Massive Patinated and Gilt Bronze 5-Light Sconces, Wall Appliques
Pair of Massive Patinated and Gilt Bronze 5-Light Sconces, Wall Appliques

Pair of Massive Patinated and Gilt Bronze 5-Light Sconces, Wall Appliques

$35,000 / set

Pair of Massive Patinated and Gilt Bronze 5-Light Sconces, Wall Appliques

Located in Germantown, MD

A Massive Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Five-Light Wall Appliques or Sconces, 20th Century, in the style of E.F. Caldwell. This pair is large and features a patinated putti form ...

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20th Century American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

c1910 French Empire Gilt Metal Framed Cut Cascading Crystal Form Basket Sconces
c1910 French Empire Gilt Metal Framed Cut Cascading Crystal Form Basket Sconces

c1910 French Empire Gilt Metal Framed Cut Cascading Crystal Form Basket Sconces

$1,072Sale Price / set|46% Off

c1910 French Empire Gilt Metal Framed Cut Cascading Crystal Form Basket Sconces

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1910 Pair of French Empire style Gilt Metal Wall Sconces. In the cascading crystal to form tent bottom - that is this style. Bronzse framed Rair pair.

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1910s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s

Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s

$887

Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s

By Palwa

Located in Barntrup, DE

A splendid Empire-style sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s. Gilt brass frame adorned with crystal glass beads and prisms, three interior lights for E14 size light bulbs. Dimensions: Hei...

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1960s German Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Fine Pair of Italian Ormolu Wall Lights or Appliques in the French Empire Style
Fine Pair of Italian Ormolu Wall Lights or Appliques in the French Empire Style

Fine Pair of Italian Ormolu Wall Lights or Appliques in the French Empire Style

$2,261 / set

Fine Pair of Italian Ormolu Wall Lights or Appliques in the French Empire Style

Located in Benington, Herts

Fine Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Wall Lights or Appliques in the French Empire Style Italian - Circa 1880 These lovely wall lights are conceived as notched arrows with lion mask pl...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Caduceus Wall Appliques, France
Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Caduceus Wall Appliques, France

Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Caduceus Wall Appliques, France

$8,000 / set

Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Caduceus Wall Appliques, France

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of late 19th century Empire gilt bronze ormolu wall appliques of arms holding Caduceus staffs, France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal, cord, ormolu Technique: cast,...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu

French Empire Style Cast Brass Dual Arm Wall Sconces, pair
French Empire Style Cast Brass Dual Arm Wall Sconces, pair

French Empire Style Cast Brass Dual Arm Wall Sconces, pair

$471Sale Price / set|40% Off

French Empire Style Cast Brass Dual Arm Wall Sconces, pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of French Empire Style casted brass wall sconces, each sconce features 2 arms each powered by 25w E12 chandelier bulb. These classic-styled scones work well in Victorian-styled ...

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1920s American Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

$3,550 / set

Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of circa 1900 French Empire-style gilt bronze sconces showcases the mythological figure Acantha, a nymph beloved by the god Apollo. According to legend, Apollo transformed ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A pair of 1920s brass wall sconces in the empire style with feather design
A pair of 1920s brass wall sconces in the empire style with feather design

A pair of 1920s brass wall sconces in the empire style with feather design

$1,576 / set

A pair of 1920s brass wall sconces in the empire style with feather design

Located in London, GB

A pair of 1920s solid brass wall sconces in the empire style with feather design, each with two fittings, rewired with new fittings and PAT tested

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1920s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1930 French Empire Bronze Sconces 1 Light 14”
1930 French Empire Bronze Sconces 1 Light 14”

1930 French Empire Bronze Sconces 1 Light 14”

$4,800 / set

1930 French Empire Bronze Sconces 1 Light 14”

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1930’s French empire style gilt bronze sconces with swan’s heads, one light

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1930s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

$75,000

Impressive and Large Antique French Empire Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large French Empire gilt and patina bronze chandelier of circular form, suspended from six elongated chains composed of alternating openwork and solid links. The corona is cast wit...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Caldwell French Empire Style Ormolu Wall Sconces
Pair of Caldwell French Empire Style Ormolu Wall Sconces

Pair of Caldwell French Empire Style Ormolu Wall Sconces

$65,000 / set

Pair of Caldwell French Empire Style Ormolu Wall Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Empire-style (late 19th Century) ormolu wall sconces with sixteen arms, and shield form back plates with crossed palm fronds surrounding a scrolling vine cast pierced ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

1900 French Empire Sconces With Swams
1900 French Empire Sconces With Swams

1900 French Empire Sconces With Swams

$3,400 / set

1900 French Empire Sconces With Swams

Located in New York, NY

pair of circa 1900 French Empire sconces with swan's head

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Empire Bronze Wall Light Sconce
Vintage Boho Empire Bronze Wall Light Sconce

Vintage Boho Empire Bronze Wall Light Sconce

$950

Vintage Boho Empire Bronze Wall Light Sconce

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Empire-style wall sconce is a masterful display of Neoclassical grandeur. Cast in heavy bronze with a rich, weathered finish, the fixture is adorned with tradi...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Green Patinated Sconces
19th Century French Empire Green Patinated Sconces

19th Century French Empire Green Patinated Sconces

$5,800 / set

19th Century French Empire Green Patinated Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of late 19th Century French empire style double lights sconces, green patinated bronze.

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1890s French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Giltwood Two-Light Sconces Attributed to E.F Caldwell
Pair of Empire Style Giltwood Two-Light Sconces Attributed to E.F Caldwell

Pair of Empire Style Giltwood Two-Light Sconces Attributed to E.F Caldwell

$7,200 / set

Pair of Empire Style Giltwood Two-Light Sconces Attributed to E.F Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Empire style giltwood two-light sconces, the backplate in the form of the harvest goddess Ceres, issuing two candle arms, the bottom half in the form of an anthemion, wired...

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1920s American Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

A Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century
A Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century

A Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century

$17,200 / set

A Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century Provenance: ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Crystal Hoop Form Wall Sconces
Pair Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Crystal Hoop Form Wall Sconces

Pair Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Crystal Hoop Form Wall Sconces

$2,200 / set

Pair Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Crystal Hoop Form Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (late 19th century) gilt bronze sconces in the French empire style, of hoop form with three inch crystal pendants and three candle holders. All pendants are brand ne...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Dore & Patinated Bronze Egyptian Revival 3-Light Sconces
Pair of French Empire Dore & Patinated Bronze Egyptian Revival 3-Light Sconces

Pair of French Empire Dore & Patinated Bronze Egyptian Revival 3-Light Sconces

$9,650 / set

Pair of French Empire Dore & Patinated Bronze Egyptian Revival 3-Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Empire Dore Bronze & Patinated Bronze Egyptian Revival 3-Light Sconces/wall lights Each wall sconce is constructed with a vertically oriented rectangular backplat...

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1880s French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

$839 / item

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce 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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Italy 1970 Post-Modern Brass Porcelain Wall Lights
Italy 1970 Post-Modern Brass Porcelain Wall Lights

Italy 1970 Post-Modern Brass Porcelain Wall Lights

$1,726Sale Price|20% Off

Italy 1970 Post-Modern Brass Porcelain Wall Lights

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant and glamorous two lights wall light in Pink Lilac color, it is part of the latest pieces manufactured by a well known Italian factory during the 1970’ and then left in ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s
Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s

$3,069Sale Price / set|20% Off

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s

By Maison Lucien Gau

Located in La xara, VC

The wall sconces correspond to the swan model by Maison Lucien Gau, a Parisian bronze art manufacturer specializing in bronze lighting since 1860, still active today. Model Identifi...

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1960s French Vintage Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Pair Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Pair Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

$3,350 / set

Pair Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Tall three light electrified wall sconces with various decorative motifs top to bottom in a French inspired design. The eagle crest is perched atop clouds with an inscribed shield (t...

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Early 20th Century European Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Empire Ormolu Three-Light Wall Sconces, Attributed to Ravrio
Set of Four Empire Ormolu Three-Light Wall Sconces, Attributed to Ravrio

Set of Four Empire Ormolu Three-Light Wall Sconces, Attributed to Ravrio

$20,000 / set

Set of Four Empire Ormolu Three-Light Wall Sconces, Attributed to Ravrio

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each backplate topped with a mask of Athena surmounted by an owl and ending in a stylized bellflower and anthemion, issuing three leaf-wrapped scrolling arms. Electrified. André-Antoine Ravrio (1759-1814) was a French sculptor in bronze and was made a master founder in 1777 setting up in business 1790. Although Ravrio enjoyed success during Louis XVI’s reign, he achieved far greater fame under Napoleon. He took part in the first Exposition de l’Industrie, Paris, 1803 and then won a silver medal there in 1806. The same year he supplied a number of bronze furnishings for the Empress Joséphine’s apartments in the Tuileries and in 1810 was appointed as the Emperor’s chief bronzier. In this capicity he supplied some of the finest Empire bronze pieces, girandoles, candelabras and lamps as well as ornate furniture...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Five-Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Light Sconces
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Five-Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Light Sconces

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Five-Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Light Sconces

$1,800 / set

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Five-Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Light Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (late 19th century) French empire style wall light sconces with five electrified candle arms and wiring.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Empire wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Maison Baguès, and Niermann Weeks. 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $227 and tops out at $87,500 while the average work can sell for $3,200.

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