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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
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Bronze & Glass Empire Style circa 1890
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Bronze & Glass Empire Style circa 1890

French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Bronze & Glass Empire Style circa 1890

Located in Labrit, Landes

Bronze chandelier with granita glass. Made in France circa 1890, beautifully ornemented in the style of the Napoleon the 1st Empire. One central light recovered of a glass and six l...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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 .

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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 ...

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2010s German Empire Lighting

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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

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

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 Arrow Chandelier, Circa 1920
French Vintage Empire Style Arrow Chandelier, Circa 1920

French Vintage Empire Style Arrow Chandelier, Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Chandelier from France featuring a bronze structure and six candelabra arms. The chandelier is adorned with an arrow motif and decorated with a green paint consistent with the style....

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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

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

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

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

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...

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1920s French Vintage 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

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Crystal

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

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

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

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 ...

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2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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 ...

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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...

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Early 2000s Spanish Empire Lighting

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Metal, 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 finia...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

Antique French Empire Brass Wall Sconces, Arrow Horn Motif, 1920s
Antique French Empire Brass Wall Sconces, Arrow Horn Motif, 1920s

Antique French Empire Brass Wall Sconces, Arrow Horn Motif, 1920s

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 Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

Putti Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Basket Antique Brass Classic

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant Vintage Chandelier with Charming Putti – Lovingly Restored in Berlin This stunning chandelier is a true masterpiece, combining timeless elegance with delightful details. Fea...

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1940s European Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

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

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 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...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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...

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1950s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Elegant Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s
Elegant Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s

Elegant Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s A refined pair of table lamps crafted from original early 19th-century French Empire candlesticks in bronze, now elegantly converted ...

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1820s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

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 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

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 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Wire

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...

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1930s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Empire Bronze Candelabra Table Lamps ~ Pair
Antique French Empire Bronze Candelabra Table Lamps ~ Pair

Antique French Empire Bronze Candelabra Table Lamps ~ Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique gilt bronze candelabra table lamps. One lamp features a figural man; the other a figural woman. French, circa 1850. Includes newer custom silk pleated shades. W...

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1850s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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...

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Late 20th Century Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Genovese Empire Chandelier 1780 in Gilded Wood and Crystal Twelve Lights
Italian Genovese Empire Chandelier 1780 in Gilded Wood and Crystal Twelve Lights

Italian Genovese Empire Chandelier 1780 in Gilded Wood and Crystal Twelve Lights

Located in Milano, MI

Extraordinary Genovese Chandelier circa 1780 with Twelve Lights with transparent and blue crystals. Large Empire chandelier in Sculpted and Gilded Wood from the late 18th century, li...

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Scarce French Empire Period Opaline Glass Brass Candlestick Table Lamp Pair
Scarce French Empire Period Opaline Glass Brass Candlestick Table Lamp Pair

Scarce French Empire Period Opaline Glass Brass Candlestick Table Lamp Pair

Located in Forney, TX

Elegant sophistication at its finest, we present this exceptionally rare pair of early 19th century fine quality French Empire Period candlestick lamps. The original antique table lamps complete, with clear and frosted glass lotus hurricane shades, patinated gilt bronze leaf decorative accents, inner spring-loaded brass column candle tubes, within white opaline glass stems, resting on beautifully patinated brass and iron circular base. circa 1810; France PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION Property from the Collection of Pat and Michael York Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Heritage Auctions...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

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...

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1820s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Tôle, Tin, Wire

Large French Empire Brass Crackle Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
Large French Empire Brass Crackle Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture

Large French Empire Brass Crackle Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Large French Empire Brass & Crackle Frosted Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture Having 3 Internal Candelabra Lights Rewired With New Sockets

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20th Century French 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...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, 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 ...

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2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Wire

Venetian Glass Lantern Hand Blown
Venetian Glass Lantern Hand Blown

Venetian Glass Lantern Hand Blown

By Balboa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking 1970s Italian Murano glass pendant featuring a richly textured amber glass shade enclosed in a sculptural brass frame. The organic, handblown form displays a mesmerizing p...

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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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....

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier
1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier

1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940’s French empire style alabaster chandelier with bronze interior arms, 12 lights + 6 interiors.

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1940s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pair French Empire Style Brass 2-Arm Sconces, early 20th century
Pair French Empire Style Brass 2-Arm Sconces, early 20th century

Pair French Empire Style Brass 2-Arm Sconces, early 20th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having fluted backplates with acanthus leaf details and flames at tops, the backplates issuing two arms with female masks

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1910s Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

French Pair of Empire Patina Dore Bronze Winged Lady Victory Candelabras
French Pair of Empire Patina Dore Bronze Winged Lady Victory Candelabras

French Pair of Empire Patina Dore Bronze Winged Lady Victory Candelabras

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful pair French Napoleon III Empire style gilt doré and patinated bronze neoclassic three-arm candelabra with finely cast detail, each featuring a classical winged lady victory...

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bouillotte Lamp, Hand-Painted Toleware, 1930s
Antique French Bouillotte Lamp, Hand-Painted Toleware, 1930s

Antique French Bouillotte Lamp, Hand-Painted Toleware, 1930s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Category

1930s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Sheet Metal

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