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Empire Lighting

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
Empire style chandelier. With swans heads
Empire style chandelier. With swans heads

Empire style chandelier. With swans heads

Located in New York, NY

Empire chandelier with swan’s heads and starts .

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

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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2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new reproduction, and several are available, ensuring you can bring this classic beauty to your space. Measuring a total height of 140 cm, with a height of 90 cm without the chain, and a diameter of 73 cm, this chandelier weighs approximately 18 kg. With 8-light bulb sockets (E14 base), this chandelier offers a radiant glow, making it a striking centerpiece in any space. Its wiring is compatible with the USA, ensuring easy installation and convenience. Experience the beauty of this chandelier with confidence, as it features new electricity and a new cable, ready to hang and enchant your surroundings. The total length of the chandelier is variable, providing flexibility to suit your specific preferences and room size. Indulge in the grandeur of this Brass Empire Chandelier...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass, Wire

French Vintage Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tole Flush-mount
French Vintage Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tole Flush-mount

French Vintage Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tole Flush-mount

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French, 20th century Empire-style ceiling fixture of green tôle using eight candelabra lights to illuminate the stunning gilt bronze accents. The round painted metal bowl...

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Empire style. Huge glass table lamp by Waterford Crystal, Ireland, 1960s
Empire style. Huge glass table lamp by Waterford Crystal, Ireland, 1960s

Empire style. Huge glass table lamp by Waterford Crystal, Ireland, 1960s

By Waterford Crystal

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Huge table lamp from Waterford Crystal, Ireland, 1960s. The glass body is 39 centimeters high made of one-piece molded glass with engraved and cutted details. The base and the struct...

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1960s Irish Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Chrome

Large Italian Late Empire Carved Wood and Gilt Chandelier, circa 1830–1840
Large Italian Late Empire Carved Wood and Gilt Chandelier, circa 1830–1840

Large Italian Late Empire Carved Wood and Gilt Chandelier, circa 1830–1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare and impressively large Italian Late Empire chandelier (diameter approx. 160 cm), finely carved in wood and preserved with its original gilding. The gilded surface displays a b...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver

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 Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Elegant Crystal Empire Style Chandelier, French, Antique, 1920s
Elegant Crystal Empire Style Chandelier, French, Antique, 1920s

Elegant Crystal Empire Style Chandelier, French, Antique, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are displayed on a brass structure with a stylized Art deco details and brass crown. It ...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique French Empire style Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Antique French Empire style Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Antique French Empire style Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Located in Aachen, NRW

A striking and highly decorative French Empire–style chandelier featuring 12 elegantly sculpted bronze swan arms. The central body is finished in deep black, beautifully contrasted b...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Empire Dark Green Four-Arm Chandelier Made of Leather and Brass, France 1960s
Empire Dark Green Four-Arm Chandelier Made of Leather and Brass, France 1960s

Empire Dark Green Four-Arm Chandelier Made of Leather and Brass, France 1960s

By Maison Lucien Gau

Located in Hannover, DE

This lovely French chandelier was found in a villa built in the late 1950s. The beautiful, high-quality craftsmanship is impressive. The lampshades are made of metal and then covered...

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1960s French Vintage Empire Lighting

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

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 ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Empire 1820s
Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Empire 1820s

Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Empire 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Originally an Empire Candelabra from the 1820s converted into a table lamp in the early 20th Century. The lampshade in black ...

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1820s European Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Brass Double Bouillotte Table Lamp
French Empire Style Brass Double Bouillotte Table Lamp

French Empire Style Brass Double Bouillotte Table Lamp

By Stiffel

Located in Germantown, MD

A Stiffel sryle brass double bouillotte table lamp featuring a dark green shade Style: Regency/French Empire, featuring a candlestick column design on a tripartite base. Features: In...

Category

Late 20th Century Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

Marvelous MARBRO Mid Century Polished Brass Table Lamp! Huge Showpiece Lighting
Marvelous MARBRO Mid Century Polished Brass Table Lamp! Huge Showpiece Lighting

Marvelous MARBRO Mid Century Polished Brass Table Lamp! Huge Showpiece Lighting

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

SENSATIONAL! MID CENTURY MONUMENTAL BRASS MARBRO LAMP! MID CENTURY DECORATION ICON! DUAL PULL STRING SOCKETS! POLISHED BRASS ORIGINAL SHADE & BRASS FINIAL DIMENSIONS: 40" x 21" In the forties and fifties, decorators would choose the most impressive lamp they could obtain and place it in a home's "picture window" so that all passerby and visitors could glimpse just how well the occupants lived! Picture windows started disappearing in the late sixties, but demand for monumental lighting...

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Mid-20th Century American Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold

French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass
French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass

French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Empire style crystal basket pendant chandelier, 1970s – timeless elegance in a compact form. An elegant French vintage Empire-style crystal basket chandelier from the 1970s, ...

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1970s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Rock Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Swan
Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Rock Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Swan

Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Rock Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Swan

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new repr...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Wire

Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau

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...

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1930s Italian Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Fine Bronze and Crystal Period Empire Chandelier
Fine Bronze and Crystal Period Empire Chandelier

Fine Bronze and Crystal Period Empire Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite Empire chandelier, having a frame of finely chased gilt bronze, basket shape, draped in beaded crystals; floral swags connect the four external candlearms, four additional ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Empire Brass & Italian Black Marble Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Vintage French Empire Brass & Italian Black Marble Column Table Lamps - a Pair

Vintage French Empire Brass & Italian Black Marble Column Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Style Italian Black Marble & Polished Brass Column Table Lamps With Black Textured Shades - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 27.5" H (to finial) x...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small and Lovely Napoleon / Empire Style Bronze Chandelier / Pendant Light
Small and Lovely Napoleon / Empire Style Bronze Chandelier / Pendant Light

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 Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique
Pair Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique

Pair Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Antique Empire Sac-à-Perle Chandeliers – Lovingly and Professionally Restored This stunning pair of antique chandeliers has been carefully and expertly restored in Berlin. T...

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1950s European Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

French Empire Style Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Domed Plafonnier, 20th/21st C.
French Empire Style Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Domed Plafonnier, 20th/21st C.

French Empire Style Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Domed Plafonnier, 20th/21st C.

By Classic

Located in Morristown, NJ

Late 20th C./Early 21st C., a large and imposing French Empire style plafonnier from Spain featuring a rich cream alabaster bowl suspended by three gilt-bronze supports with classica...

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Early 2000s Spanish Empire Lighting

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Metal, Bronze

French Empire Style Table or Desk Lamp
French Empire Style Table or Desk Lamp

French Empire Style Table or Desk Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Unusual petite size neoclassical style table or desk lamp, dark green reservoir encircled by bronze band raised on cloven hoof tripod feet over circular marble base. Later converted ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Six-Light Chandelier with Brass Accents
French Empire Style Six-Light Chandelier with Brass Accents

French Empire Style Six-Light Chandelier with Brass Accents

Located in Brentwood, TN

French Empire style six-light chandelier crafted in painted wood with antique brass accents. The fixture features a classic Empire form with a central column supporting six outward s...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Early 20th Century Empire Brass and Bronze Table Lamp and Shade
French Early 20th Century Empire Brass and Bronze Table Lamp and Shade

French Early 20th Century Empire Brass and Bronze Table Lamp and Shade

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An early 20th-century French Empire-style brazier, which was used as a portable heater burning hot coals or other fuel for interior warmth. This example was converted to a table lamp...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Large Schoenbeck crystal chandelier empire style
Large Schoenbeck crystal chandelier empire style

Large Schoenbeck crystal chandelier empire style

Located in Houston, TX

The brilliance of the crystal makes this piece especially Beautiful with forty one interior lights that reflect a Colorful glow. It cascades from a crown at the upper Structure and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century

Located in Milano, MI

A late 20th century Empire style beaded crystal basket chandelier with a classical circular brass structure and three E27 lights inside.Light bulbs can be replaced unscrewing the bro...

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Late 20th Century Czech Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Elegant French Empire Table Lamp in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 1820s
Elegant French Empire Table Lamp in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 1820s

Elegant French Empire Table Lamp in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Table Lamp in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 1820s Elegant French Empire table lamp crafted in patinated and mercury-gilded bronze, dating from the 1820s. Originally pa...

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1820s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Early 19th Century
Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Early 19th Century

Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in bronze, early 19th Century France, originally candlesticks. Includes new black lacquer lampshade with gold details, giving the lamp a warm and ...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Vintage French Table Lamps, Handcrafted Marble & Gilded Bronze, 1920s
Vintage French Table Lamps, Handcrafted Marble & Gilded Bronze, 1920s

Vintage French Table Lamps, Handcrafted Marble & Gilded Bronze, 1920s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A black, vintage French pair of large table lamps made of hand crafted marble with a new round shade, in good condition. They are composed with its original switch, particularized by...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire style fifteen light bronze dore chandelier
French Empire style fifteen light bronze dore chandelier

French Empire style fifteen light bronze dore chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

Exceptional quality is amazing in this classical style chandelier. It has fifteen Brilliant lights and the wiring is very good. The crown at the top is lovely And makes the top spec...

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Late 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Barntrup, DE

Elegant French Empire chandelier featuring a sculptural alabaster bowl and six-point illumination. A refined French Empire–style chandelier distinguished by its balanced proportions...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal
Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal

Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant 1950s Empire-style chandelier crafted in gilt brass and richly adorned with hand-cut Bohemian crystal beads. The piece features a classic basket form with a tapered upper sec...

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20th Century Italian Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Griffon Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade, C. 1820
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Griffon Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade, C. 1820

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Griffon Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

French Empire gilt bronze bouillotte lamp with three scrolled arms, interior griffon heads, telescopic tole shade with pineapple and feather finial, and resting on the original circu...

Category

1820s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Tôle, Tin, Wire

Italian Tole & Wood Bead Chandelier, Empire Style, 1950s
Italian Tole & Wood Bead Chandelier, Empire Style, 1950s

Italian Tole & Wood Bead Chandelier, Empire Style, 1950s

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Stamford, CT

1950s Italian tole and wood beaded chandelier in the Empire style most likely imported by Chapman Manufacturing Company. The chandelier consists of an octagonal metal (tole) frame w...

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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Tin

Antique French Empire Bronze Swans Green Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Table Lamp
Antique French Empire Bronze Swans Green Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Table Lamp

Antique French Empire Bronze Swans Green Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Bronze Swans Green Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Table Desk Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 26" H (to finial) x 12" H (to light socket) x 13" W x 9....

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Empire Style Black & Gold Torchere Floor Lamps
Pair of Antique Empire Style Black & Gold Torchere Floor Lamps

Pair of Antique Empire Style Black & Gold Torchere Floor Lamps

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Antique Empire Style Black & Gold Torchere Floor Lamps

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier
Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier

Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier

By Johann Zech

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An early 19th century Russian chandelier having eight candle arms. The design is intended to represent waterfalls. The central stem of the chandelier is in four tiers each hung with ...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Montgolfiè Antique Look Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Montgolfiè Antique Look Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Montgolfiè Antique Look Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

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 ...

Category

2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier
Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier

Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier

By Schonbek

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 Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th c Rare Crystal Beaded Empire Chandelier French Hand Tied Oval Prisms, c1850
19th c Rare Crystal Beaded Empire Chandelier French Hand Tied Oval Prisms, c1850

19th c Rare Crystal Beaded Empire Chandelier French Hand Tied Oval Prisms, c1850

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 4 lights, sitting on metal posts that slide into a small pocket on chandelier. This chandelier was made for candles, but we will rewire with certified UL US sockets for the ...

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1850s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Basket Chandelier
19th Century Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Basket Chandelier

19th Century Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th-century Italian Empire style gilt tole and crystal basket chandelier exudes a touch of elegance and sophistication. The intricate design features a beautiful combination of...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1930s White Opaline Huge Murano Flowers Drops Green Beads Empire Chandelier
1930s White Opaline Huge Murano Flowers Drops Green Beads Empire Chandelier

1930s White Opaline Huge Murano Flowers Drops Green Beads Empire Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

ONE OF A KIND!! 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...

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1930s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Putti Face Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Basket Antique Brass Classic
Putti Face Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Basket Antique Brass Classic

Putti Face Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Basket Antique Brass Classic

Located in Berlin, DE

Restored Crystal Chandelier – Handcrafted Elegance We are offering a unique, fully restored chandelier in excellent condition: Completely restored, including fully renewed wiring Ha...

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1920s Italian Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps, originally candlesticks from the 1820s
Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps, originally candlesticks from the 1820s

Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps, originally candlesticks from the 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Originally a pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1820s, converted to table lamps in the early 20th Century. Very period design. Newl...

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1820s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Empire Chandelier with Eagles
1930's French Empire Chandelier with Eagles

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 Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Early 20th Century Empire-Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Elegant Early 20th Century Empire-Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Elegant Early 20th Century Empire-Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This refined Empire-style chandelier exudes understated opulence with its graceful silhouette and cascading strands of faceted crystal beads. Likely of French or Northern European or...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

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 Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps

Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Classical Empire gilt and patinated bronze lamps depicting beautiful maidens in flowing Grecian garb, balancing fine gilt bronze candle holders on their heads and standing on dark gr...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Empire lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Alexandre Vossion, and Maison Baguès. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $194 and tops out at $220,000 while the average work can sell for $4,434.