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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
Low Flushmount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing the New Montgolfière Style Chandelier: A Masterpiece of Empire Elegance Experience the epitome of opulence and craftsmanship with our exquisite Montgolfière style chande...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Low Flushmount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Low Flushmount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

Low Flushmount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Empire Style Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This lamp, circa 1920, is styled in the French Empire fashion, which draws inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman designs and was popularized during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte....
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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Empire Style Table Lamp
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Empire Style Table Lamp

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Empire Style Table Lamp

Pair of Empire Resevoir Lamps
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Empire style lamps. Cut glass or pressed glass oil reservoirs with flame tops and key detail. 3 portraits adorn the top of the highly ornate bases. Heavy. Curbside to NYC/P...
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20th Century Unknown Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Empire Resevoir Lamps
Pair of Empire Resevoir Lamps

Pair of Empire Resevoir Lamps

Patinated Metal and Brass French Empire Period 8-Arm Chandelier, ca. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
skillfully cast in brass with the center section a dark (nearly black) patinated metal with original canopy of acanthus leaves, original chains and a circular body with brass finial ...
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1810s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Patinated Metal and Brass French Empire Period 8-Arm Chandelier, ca. 1810
Patinated Metal and Brass French Empire Period 8-Arm Chandelier, ca. 1810

Patinated Metal and Brass French Empire Period 8-Arm Chandelier, ca. 1810

20th C Restored Empire 5 Arm Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century crystal French Empire basket chandelier. Brass finish and the candelabra body. Cleaned and restored. Takes 17 standa...
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Early 20th Century Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

20th C Restored Empire 5 Arm Crystal Basket Chandelier
20th C Restored Empire 5 Arm Crystal Basket Chandelier

20th C Restored Empire 5 Arm Crystal Basket Chandelier

Pair of Signed, 19th Century, Converted Milkglass Lamps Hand Painted with Ivy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of columnar table lamps, in Empire style, of milkglass. Each a round, faceted column, handpainted with scrolling vines of ivy. Lamped on round, pierced metal bases. Signed, "Pee...
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Early 1900s European Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Milk Glass

Pair of Signed, 19th Century, Converted Milkglass Lamps Hand Painted with Ivy
Pair of Signed, 19th Century, Converted Milkglass Lamps Hand Painted with Ivy

Pair of Signed, 19th Century, Converted Milkglass Lamps Hand Painted with Ivy

Very Fine 19th Century French Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible 19th century French empire bronze chandelier, now electrified. 10 patinated arms separated by gilt decorated bronze terminating into leaves.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine 19th Century French Empire Bronze Chandelier
Very Fine 19th Century French Empire Bronze Chandelier

Very Fine 19th Century French Empire Bronze Chandelier

Italy Mid-18th Century Empire Pair Brass Candle Holders
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-18th Century pair of brass Empire five lights candleholders or table lamps This wonderful pair of brass candle holders, is a magnificent hand made work by Italian artisan...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Italy Mid-18th Century Empire Pair Brass Candle Holders
Italy Mid-18th Century Empire Pair Brass Candle Holders

Italy Mid-18th Century Empire Pair Brass Candle Holders

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering modern sophistication. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chand...
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2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome

French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very high quality French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The twelve arm sixteen light chandelier is centered by a striking solid cryst...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Early 19th Century Empire Pendant from Stockholm
Located in Ljungby, SE
High-class Empire pendant from Stockholm around 1800-1810. It features six beautifully decorated candle arms with acanthus leaves. The central decoration includes a female figure sta...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Early 19th Century Empire Pendant from Stockholm
Early 19th Century Empire Pendant from Stockholm

Early 19th Century Empire Pendant from Stockholm

Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A mid to late 19th century Swedish empire chandelier with cobalt glass inset and crystal hanging
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Chandelier
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Chandelier

Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Chandelier

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of heavy, un-wired single arm sconces from Florence, Italy. Features a sunburst back plate with concave bowl and eagle-head motif. Masterful casting with wonderful detail. Candle cup measures...
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1940s Italian Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces
Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces

A Pair Of Gilt Brass French Bouliotte Style Candle Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Mid 20th century Gilt Brass Bouliotte style table lamps with new grey fabric shades. The circular plinth base with reeded stem supporting two tall candle style arms. Circul...
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1950s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

A Pair Of Gilt Brass French Bouliotte Style Candle Lamps
A Pair Of Gilt Brass French Bouliotte Style Candle Lamps

A Pair Of Gilt Brass French Bouliotte Style Candle Lamps

1930's French Empire Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Empire style gilt bronze sconces with Ram's heads.
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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

1930's French Empire Bronze Sconces

A pair of 1920s brass wall sconces in the empire style with feather design
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1920s solid brass wall sconces in the empire style with feather design, each with two fittings, rewired with new fittings and PAT tested
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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

19th Century French Antique Empire Crystal Glass Chandelier, Parisian Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique French chandelier, pendant made of hand crafted polished brass, in good condition. The hand blown cut crystal prisms are attached, halted to the ceiling lamp brass f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

19th Century French Antique Empire Crystal Glass Chandelier, Parisian Candelabra
19th Century French Antique Empire Crystal Glass Chandelier, Parisian Candelabra

19th Century French Antique Empire Crystal Glass Chandelier, Parisian Candelabra

c1900 French Empire 23 Light Gilt Bronze/ Tole/ Quiver/ Chandelier Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare 23 Light French Maison Bagues Empire c1900 Gilt Bronze & Tole Chandelier. Quiver/ Arrows and Cut Crystal Star Detail. 2 lights tucked into each bobesche and many more light...
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

c1900 French Empire 23 Light Gilt Bronze/ Tole/ Quiver/ Chandelier Maison Bagues
c1900 French Empire 23 Light Gilt Bronze/ Tole/ Quiver/ Chandelier Maison Bagues

c1900 French Empire 23 Light Gilt Bronze/ Tole/ Quiver/ Chandelier Maison Bagues

19th Century French Empire Green Patinated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th Century French empire style double lights sconces, green patinated bronze.
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1890s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century French Empire Green Patinated Sconces

French Pair Empire Dore Bronze Winged Putti Candelabras
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Wonderful pair of French Napoleon III Empire style gilt doré and patinated bronze neoclassical four-arm candelabra with finely cast decorated detail. Each lamp features a classical w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Pair Empire Dore Bronze Winged Putti Candelabras
French Pair Empire Dore Bronze Winged Putti Candelabras

French Pair Empire Dore Bronze Winged Putti Candelabras

Early 19th Century, French Empire Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period French Empire crystal and gilt bronze nine candle bell shaped chandelier of the highest quality; the circular corona surmounted by palm shaped fin...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 19th Century, French Empire Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Early 19th Century, French Empire Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Early 19th Century, French Empire Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Converted French Oil Opaline and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Converted French oil white opaline and brass table lamp.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

Converted French Oil Opaline and Brass Table Lamp
Converted French Oil Opaline and Brass Table Lamp

Converted French Oil Opaline and Brass Table Lamp

19th Century French Empire Style 24-Light Gilt Bronze / Patinated Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Illuminate your space with grandeur using this extraordinary 19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier. Crafted from two imposing circular charcoal-patinated balusters suspended by...
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1850s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style 24-Light Gilt Bronze / Patinated Chandelier
19th Century French Empire Style 24-Light Gilt Bronze / Patinated Chandelier

19th Century French Empire Style 24-Light Gilt Bronze / Patinated Chandelier

Pair of 19th C. French Faux Marble Tole Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely pair of lamps made from 19th Century French tole and gilt bronze oil lamps, with a faux marble paint finish. Shades not included,...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Pair of 19th C. French Faux Marble Tole Lamps
Pair of 19th C. French Faux Marble Tole Lamps

Pair of 19th C. French Faux Marble Tole Lamps

Pair of Late 19th Century French Empire Cherubs Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th Century French Empire sconces with cherubs body, two lights. originally for candles, newly rewired for US
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Late 19th Century French Empire Cherubs Sconces

20th Century Seven Lights Italian Solid Silver Candelabra Empire revival
By Arno Fassi
Located in VALENZA, IT
Magnificent Empire style candelabra in solid 800 silver The base is square with lion paw-shaped feet. Two frames with the typical palmettes of the Empire style frame a second smaller square decorated with 4 central flowers. The stem of the candelabra is a statue of a woman (goddess) with her hair gathered and holding a cornucopia in one hand ending with the main candle holder. The candelabra has 7 lights. The arms of the candelabra, made with the casting technique, have candle holders and wax collectors also made with the casting technique and finely chiseled. The central candle holder stands out for its height which surpasses all the other candle holders, making the candelabra slim and balanced in shape and proportions. A classic example of high quality Italian silverware suitable to be placed in elegant and prestigious homes. Made in Milan - Italy by Fassi silverware Silver 800°°/°°° Candelabra Empire...
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20th Century Italian Empire Lighting

Materials

Silver

20th Century Seven Lights Italian Solid Silver Candelabra Empire revival
20th Century Seven Lights Italian Solid Silver Candelabra Empire revival

20th Century Seven Lights Italian Solid Silver Candelabra Empire revival

Impressive Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen Light Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your space with the grandeur of this Impressive Early 20th Century Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen-Light Cut Crystal Chandelier. This chandelier is a magnificent example of ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Impressive Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen Light Cut Crystal Chandelier
Impressive Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen Light Cut Crystal Chandelier

Impressive Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen Light Cut Crystal Chandelier

Early 1900's French Antique Empire style Crystal Bag & Tent form Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Antique Empire style Cut Cascading Crystal Wall Lamp/ Sconce. This is a beautiful antique piece.
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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Early 1900's French Antique Empire style Crystal Bag & Tent form Wall Sconce
Early 1900's French Antique Empire style Crystal Bag & Tent form Wall Sconce

Early 1900's French Antique Empire style Crystal Bag & Tent form Wall Sconce

1900's Swedish Empire 6 Lights Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Swedish Empire chandelier with Cobalt blue glass inset, with 6 lights
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1900's Swedish Empire 6 Lights Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass
1900's Swedish Empire 6 Lights Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass

1900's Swedish Empire 6 Lights Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass

19th Century Empire Chandelier
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful large Empire chandelier with original candleholders, restored and cleaned.
Category

19th Century Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Chandelier
19th Century Empire Chandelier

19th Century Empire Chandelier

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Glass and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and wonderfully detailed pair of French 19th century Empire st. Glass and Ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a square lattice cut column with an Ormolu plinth and capita...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Glass and Ormolu lamps
pair of French 19th century Empire st. Glass and Ormolu lamps

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Glass and Ormolu lamps

Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France
Located in New York, NY
Lamp 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France . A French Bouillotte lamp made in gilt bronze and a painted metal shade. 3 electrified candle arms.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France
Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France

Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and crystal basket chandelier attributed to Baccarat. 15-light France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Height 5...
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1910s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

1920 Empire Bronze Swam Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze French Empire sconces with swam head holding a ring with 3 lights
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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920 Empire Bronze Swam Sconces 3 Lights
1920 Empire Bronze Swam Sconces 3 Lights

1920 Empire Bronze Swam Sconces 3 Lights

Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period French Empire basket style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier with nine candle nozzles. The chandelier has a top section decorated with crystal swags and large gilded palmettes with the body suspended with strings of graduated crystal almond shaped crystals. The gilded nozzles are on top of decorative elements attached to the central gilded corona...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Pr. 19thc French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Regal Wall Sconces by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze "Lions Head" Regal Wall Sconces by Maison Bagues. Very highly detailed and ultra high quality. French Estate.
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1890s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pr. 19thc French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Regal Wall Sconces by Maison Bagues
Pr. 19thc French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Regal Wall Sconces by Maison Bagues

Pr. 19thc French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Regal Wall Sconces by Maison Bagues

Impressive & Large Gilt Bronze / Art Glass Holding Base Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your decor with this Impressive and Large early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Holding Frame, a work of art that seamlessly combines gilt bronze and white art glass to create a vis...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Impressive & Large Gilt Bronze / Art Glass Holding Base Chandelier
Impressive & Large Gilt Bronze / Art Glass Holding Base Chandelier

Impressive & Large Gilt Bronze / Art Glass Holding Base Chandelier

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi chandelier features best...
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2010s Italian Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Tin

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

1920’s Caldwell Empire Style Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell Empire style sconces with arrow design
Category

1920s American Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920’s Caldwell Empire Style Sconces
1920’s Caldwell Empire Style Sconces

1920’s Caldwell Empire Style Sconces

French Empire Bronze Doré Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style 19th century bronze doré wall sconce with lion head on back plate and 3 griffin arms.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Doré Wall Sconce
French Empire Bronze Doré Wall Sconce

French Empire Bronze Doré Wall Sconce

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Five-Arm Gilt Bronze Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) French empire style wall light sconces with five electrified candle arms and wiring.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

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

French Empire Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Candle Sticks, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair French Empire brass oil lamp candle sticks. Hand blow glass reservoir, brass candlestick style base with bands of stippled and foliate decoration. Original patina. Very rare to ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Candle Sticks, a Pair
French Empire Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Candle Sticks, a Pair

French Empire Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Candle Sticks, a Pair

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Superb gilt bronze & crystal Empire style Chandelier. Top ring featuring anthemia. Main ring with winged deity carrying gilt torcheres. The bottom part consists of seven concentric...
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1910s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Empire Style Chandelier

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Empire Style Chandelier

A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century A French gilt and parcel patinated bronze standard lamp In the shape of a Ionic Greek column The fluted stem with foliate capital on a ...
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1890s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century
A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century

A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century

Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An unusual and imposing Empire style table lamp in white Italian Carrara marable, with ornate gilt bronze decoration. Designed in the form of an arrow quiver...
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century
Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century

Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century

Large Prussian Chandelier After a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This large and spectacular German eight-light chandelier is made after the design by the famous architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) in the manufactory of Schwitzky & Mencke...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Prussian Chandelier After a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin
Large Prussian Chandelier After a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin

Large Prussian Chandelier After a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin

1920s Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Silver plated empire style column table lamps
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1920s Unknown Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps
1920s Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps

1920s Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great quality 19th century gilt bronze lamp with finely chased neoclassical detailing. Tripod base supports a tapered shaft with decorative mounts, surmounted by a 'petal' form top...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Lamp
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Lamp

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Lamp

French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Twelve-Light Tassel Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful doré bronze twelve-light chandelier has a wonderful top with draped swag, etched detail throughout and cherubs accenting the top. Measures: 24" W x 32" H.
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1940s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Twelve-Light Tassel Chandelier Fixture
French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Twelve-Light Tassel Chandelier Fixture

French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Twelve-Light Tassel Chandelier Fixture

Pair of French 19th Century Empire Cut Glass and Bronze Candelabras / Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and impressive French 19th century Empire cut glass and two-tone bronze candelabras made to lamps.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Empire Cut Glass and Bronze Candelabras / Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Empire Cut Glass and Bronze Candelabras / Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Empire Cut Glass and Bronze Candelabras / Lamps

Pair Of French Faceted Flower Decorated and Signed Opaline Table Lamps
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of antique French faceted flower decorated and signed opaline table lamps These are 19th century oil lamps converted it electrified table lamps.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair Of French Faceted Flower Decorated and Signed Opaline Table Lamps
Pair Of French Faceted Flower Decorated and Signed Opaline Table Lamps

Pair Of French Faceted Flower Decorated and Signed Opaline Table Lamps

Niermann Weeks Empire Style Large Crystals and Metal Wall Sconce or Lantern
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant iron and crystal wall sconce or lantern by Niermann Weeks. The sconce is made of solid metal and crystals in a timeless Empire style fashion. The sconce features a plume c...
Category

Late 20th Century Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Niermann Weeks Empire Style Large Crystals and Metal Wall Sconce or Lantern
Niermann Weeks Empire Style Large Crystals and Metal Wall Sconce or Lantern

Niermann Weeks Empire Style Large Crystals and Metal Wall Sconce or Lantern

Wonderful Pair French Empire Neoclassical Regency Gilt Bronze Patinated Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Empire / Neoclassical / Regency Gilt Bronze Patinated Sconces
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20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Pair French Empire Neoclassical Regency Gilt Bronze Patinated Sconces
Wonderful Pair French Empire Neoclassical Regency Gilt Bronze Patinated Sconces

Wonderful Pair French Empire Neoclassical Regency Gilt Bronze Patinated Sconces

A Pair of American Gilt-Bronze Three Light Wall Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gorgeous twisted cornucopia sconces by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Three scrolling cornucopia supports joined by a scroll form rose with tudor rose style on and off switch, hard...
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Early 20th Century American Empire Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Pair of American Gilt-Bronze Three Light Wall Lights
A Pair of American Gilt-Bronze Three Light Wall Lights

A Pair of American Gilt-Bronze Three Light Wall Lights

Cast Bronze Empire Style Wall Sconces with Opal White Glass Globes, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
AEX0397 A pair of large antique empire style cast bronze column form exterior wall sconces with fluting, reeding, and foliate details. Each fixture is finished with a large opal whit...
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Early 1900s American Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Cast Bronze Empire Style Wall Sconces with Opal White Glass Globes, Circa 1900s
Cast Bronze Empire Style Wall Sconces with Opal White Glass Globes, Circa 1900s

Cast Bronze Empire Style Wall Sconces with Opal White Glass Globes, Circa 1900s

Pair of Late Empire Ormolu and Patented Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps, C. 1815
By Louis Isidore Choiselat 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of period Empire figural candelabrum. Each modeled as a winged figure of Victory, of patented bronze, with both arms supporting a floral wreath, and three horns-of-plenty, of or...
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1810s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Late Empire Ormolu and Patented Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps, C. 1815
Pair of Late Empire Ormolu and Patented Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps, C. 1815

Pair of Late Empire Ormolu and Patented Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps, C. 1815

18th Century Large Scale Italian Empire Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 18th century large scale Italian Empire style gilt tole and crystal chandelier with 8 lights. An impressive fixture that is a classic beauty. Gorgeous!
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18th Century Italian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

18th Century Large Scale Italian Empire Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
18th Century Large Scale Italian Empire Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier

18th Century Large Scale Italian Empire Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier

Palatial French Empire Doré Bronze and Patinated Neoclassical Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Palatial elegant French empire patinated green tone and doré bronze fifteen-light neoclassical chandelier. Measures: 32" H x 32" W.
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Palatial French Empire Doré Bronze and Patinated Neoclassical Chandelier Fixture
Palatial French Empire Doré Bronze and Patinated Neoclassical Chandelier Fixture

Palatial French Empire Doré Bronze and Patinated Neoclassical Chandelier Fixture

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.

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