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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

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

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

2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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

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, ...

Category

1970s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

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 ...

Category

1820s European Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 ...

Category

1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Pendant in brass with two light sockets and four candle holders, Empire style
Pendant in brass with two light sockets and four candle holders, Empire style

Pendant in brass with two light sockets and four candle holders, Empire style

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant pendant in brass with decor leafs and mascarones. Two light sockets and four candle holders, Empire style Sweden mid1900s. Rewired EU/Swedish standard.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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...

Category

1960s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Wire

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, 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

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...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Empire Lighting

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Metal, Bronze

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

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 ...

Category

2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Wire

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, Bronze Chandelier, Green, Circa 1920
French Empire, Bronze Chandelier, Green, Circa 1920

French Empire, Bronze Chandelier, Green, Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Chandelier from France in the Empire style. Made of painted bronze, this striking piece boasts eight “Cornupia” stylized arms in finely cast and gilded bronze with an acanthus leaf d...

Category

1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

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 Brass and Crystal Glass Three-Light Basket Chandelier
Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Three-Light Basket Chandelier

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 Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Empire Brass Three-Light Bouillotte Lamp with Gilt Laurel Tôle Shade
French Empire Brass Three-Light Bouillotte Lamp with Gilt Laurel Tôle Shade

French Empire Brass Three-Light Bouillotte Lamp with Gilt Laurel Tôle Shade

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Elegant French Empire-style bouillotte lamp with polished brass base, three candle lights, and teal crackle-finish metal tôle shade with gilt laurel decoration. This striking bouill...

Category

20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century French 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

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...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, 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...

Category

1930s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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

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 Brass and Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier
French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier

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...

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1950s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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...

Category

1920s Italian Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

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...

Category

1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Three-Tired Chandelier, 1930s
French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Three-Tired Chandelier, 1930s

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 Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Crystal Brass Basket Chandelier Ceiling Light With Tassels France, 1960s
Vintage Crystal Brass Basket Chandelier Ceiling Light With Tassels France, 1960s

Vintage Crystal Brass Basket Chandelier Ceiling Light With Tassels France, 1960s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage Ceiling Light for 1 light point. Brass frame and crystal pendants. Manufactured in France. This beautiful chandelier has a classic style and is made of high quality materia...

Category

1960s French Vintage 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

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

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

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.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s
Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s

Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A huge and impressive French Empire brass chandelier for billiard/snooker or kitchen island. Lamp socket: 2 x E27 or E26 ( US) for standard screw bulbs. France, circa 1840 - 1860s....

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Gilt Metal Floor Lamp
French Empire Style Gilt Metal Floor Lamp

French Empire Style Gilt Metal Floor Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Style Gilt Metal Floor Lamp, with three caryatid figures at base, two bulb fittings, and amber glass finial. 62" H x 13" W x 13" D. Provenance: From a New York City P...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire
Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire Empire style Marble and golden bronze Origin France circa 1900 Very good condition. Natural wear.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Category

Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, 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.