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

Pair of Very Large French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Sconces

By Pierre Bureaux

Located in Paris, FR

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

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern

Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French neoclassical large Empire bronze and crystal adorning glass bell jar lantern fixture with 6 candelabra lights.

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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1920's
French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1920's

French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1920's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Charming French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1920s. This lovely piece has an ornate bronze frame hung with prisms of crystal glass. The crystal glass pr...

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

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

1900 French Empire Sconces With Swams

Located in New York, NY

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

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Antique French Empire Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Antique French Empire Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire style glass and gilt bronze chandelier French, Late 19th Century Height 32, diameter 42cm This French 19th century chandelier is crafted in the Empire style. ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Ormolu

French Neoclassical Empire Style Bronze Chandelier by Lucien Gau, 1970s
French Neoclassical Empire Style Bronze Chandelier by Lucien Gau, 1970s

French Neoclassical Empire Style Bronze Chandelier by Lucien Gau, 1970s

By Maison Lucien Gau

Located in Warsaw, PL

A striking French neoclassical chandelier in the Empire style by Lucien Gau, ca. 1970s. The gilt bronze elements show delicate chasing and a soft patina that highlights its age and c...

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1970s French Vintage Empire Lighting

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Bronze

French Empire Style GIlt Bronze and Red Painted tole Swan Chandelier
French Empire Style GIlt Bronze and Red Painted tole Swan Chandelier

French Empire Style GIlt Bronze and Red Painted tole Swan Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A unique and spectacular French Empire-style gilt bronze and red-painted tole chandelier featuring a circular form suspended by three elongated gilt bronze chains. The central body i...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

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Bronze, Tôle

Antique Chandelier with Musical Motif Empire Historicism Style Brass Gold
Antique Chandelier with Musical Motif Empire Historicism Style Brass Gold

Antique Chandelier with Musical Motif Empire Historicism Style Brass Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Chandelier with Musical Motif – Empire / Historicism Style An exceptional brass and crystal chandelier featuring decorative gallery elements inspired by musical notes. The u...

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Mid-20th Century Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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

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

Period French Empire Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Period French Empire Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Period French Empire Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An early 19th century period French Empire chandelier in crystal and gilded bronze. The typical basket form surrounds a central shaft, the top of which is decorated with gilded palmettes and terminates in four curved supports to the central corona. The gilded corona...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Bronze 8 Light Chandelier
19th Century French Empire Bronze 8 Light Chandelier

19th Century French Empire Bronze 8 Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome 19th century French Empire style bronze chandelier with 8 lights. Beautiful decorative detail on the base and arms. A classic fixture that is sure to impress!!

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Italian 1950s Empire Silvered Swooping Chandelier
Italian 1950s Empire Silvered Swooping Chandelier

Italian 1950s Empire Silvered Swooping Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful Empire style Italian chandelier in the style of Buccellati. Rewired. 12 Light sources. Candelabra sockets. Rewired. 23” is the body. The chain can be adjusted to your nee...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Lighting

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Silver, Bronze, Enamel

French Neoclassical Empire Style Chandelier, Bronze and Crackle Finish, 1970s
French Neoclassical Empire Style Chandelier, Bronze and Crackle Finish, 1970s

French Neoclassical Empire Style Chandelier, Bronze and Crackle Finish, 1970s

Located in Warsaw, PL

A striking French neoclassical chandelier in the Empire style, featuring six curved arms radiating from a central spherical body with a beautiful crackle lacquer finish in warm golde...

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1970s French Vintage Empire Lighting

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Bronze

A Pair of Early 19th Century French Sconces
A Pair of Early 19th Century French Sconces

A Pair of Early 19th Century French Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of early 19th Century French tole sconces. Converted from oil lamps with classical gilt figures and Directoire imagery. Circa 1820s.

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1820s French Antique Empire Lighting

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Brass

Pair of French 1920s Empire Style Bronze and Opaline Glass Table Lamps, Wired
Pair of French 1920s Empire Style Bronze and Opaline Glass Table Lamps, Wired

Pair of French 1920s Empire Style Bronze and Opaline Glass Table Lamps, Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Empire style bronze and opaline glass candelabra table lamps from the early 20th century, with scrolling arms and volutes. Created in France during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of this pair of table lamps attracts our attention with its bronze scrolling arms resting upon a white opaline glass pedestal. Raised on a tripartite base accented with delicate volutes, the candelabras have been rewired for the US. With their Empire silhouette...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

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Bronze

1900 French Empire Gilt Bronze Two Lights Sconces
1900 French Empire Gilt Bronze Two Lights Sconces

1900 French Empire Gilt Bronze Two Lights Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Empire gilt bronze two-light sconces, 19th century, with a flame atop and empire faces design

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Adam Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps
Pair of English Adam Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps

Pair of English Adam Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Please note lamp shades NOT included. Pair of Antique silver plated table lamps. Originally oil lamps converted to electric/plug in.

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Early 20th Century English Empire Lighting

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Small Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Basket Chandelier
Small Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Basket Chandelier

Small Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Basket Chandelier

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A small scale Empire style basket chandelier with lighting to the top, middle, and bottom sections. Each section is framed in gilded bronze supporting chains of cut crystal beads. Th...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Elegant French Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Three-Light Fixture Chandelier
Elegant French Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Three-Light Fixture Chandelier

Elegant French Empire Doré Bronze Crystal Three-Light Fixture Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

Very fine, beautifully detailed French doré bronze and crystal three-arm chandelier with flame top urn centre in the neoclassical style.

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

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

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Kittery Point, ME

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

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

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

19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This large scale 19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier is a stunning piece that perfectly combines elegance and sophistication. The intricate gilt bronze fra...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wall Sconces Pair Empire Style
Wall Sconces Pair Empire Style

Wall Sconces Pair Empire Style

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A PAIR OF VINTAGE, EMPIRE STYLE, GILDED & BLACK METAL WALL SCONCES, WITH TWO ARMS - Striking, simple form accentuated by the contrast betwe...

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

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Metal

French Empire Brass Art Deco Nickel Plated Brass Shell Shade Desk Table Lamp
French Empire Brass Art Deco Nickel Plated Brass Shell Shade Desk Table Lamp

French Empire Brass Art Deco Nickel Plated Brass Shell Shade Desk Table Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

1920s Empire French brass table desk lamp Nickel Art Deco shell shade with heavy brass base Brass base. Black cotton wire and plug. Also, available with US/UK plug Weight: 1.00 kg...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Bouillotte Lamps or Table Lamps, 1815
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Bouillotte Lamps or Table Lamps, 1815

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Bouillotte Lamps or Table Lamps, 1815

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Empire gilded bronze finely chiseled Bouillotte lamps with dark green painted tole adjustable shade. Two E 14 light bulbs. We can deliver wired for US standard.    

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

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

Italy 1970 Post-Modern Brass Porcelain Wall Lights

Located in Brescia, IT

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

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Lighting

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Brass

Antique Gilt Bronze and Patinated Metal 19th Century French Chandelier
Antique Gilt Bronze and Patinated Metal 19th Century French Chandelier

Antique Gilt Bronze and Patinated Metal 19th Century French Chandelier

Located in London, GB

Antique gilt bronze and patinated metal 19th Century French chandelier French, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 83cm, diameter 60cm Designed in the elegant French Empire sty...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Metal, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier Floral Decoration
Antique 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier Floral Decoration

Antique 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier Floral Decoration

Located in Sweden, SE

A fine Empire style gilt bronze six-light chandelier of European origin, authentic second half 19th century period piece. The central body and six elaborate candle arms are richly de...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Empire Style Table Lamp (No Shade). Bronze, Marble
Empire Style Table Lamp (No Shade). Bronze, Marble

Empire Style Table Lamp (No Shade). Bronze, Marble

Located in Madrid, ES

Empire style lamp (without shade). Patinated bronze. marble base Table lamp elevated on a marble base, it is shaped like a vase with handles in the shape of simplified swan heads, fo...

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20th Century European Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Antique Chandelier Gilt Bronze and Oxidized 9 light early 20th century
Empire Antique Chandelier Gilt Bronze and Oxidized 9 light early 20th century

Empire Antique Chandelier Gilt Bronze and Oxidized 9 light early 20th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Fine chandelier with flame decoration at center top of amphora shape body. Weapons technology oxidation finish combined with dore bronze of finest quality – just gorgeous creature of...

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Early 20th Century European Empire Lighting

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Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Chandelier Sweden or Baltic States Cut Glas Gilded
19th Century Chandelier Sweden or Baltic States Cut Glas Gilded

19th Century Chandelier Sweden or Baltic States Cut Glas Gilded

Located in Epfach, DE

The chandelier is probably made circa 1810 in Sweden or the Baltic States. It is made out of cut glass and flashed glass the three double arms and the mascarons are gilded.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Lighting

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Brass

Antique French Empire Brass Converted Oil Lamp Mahogany Wood Column Table Lamp
Antique French Empire Brass Converted Oil Lamp Mahogany Wood Column Table Lamp

Antique French Empire Brass Converted Oil Lamp Mahogany Wood Column Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Brass Converted Oil Lamp Corinthian Column Table Lamp With Mahogany Wooden Column. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 31.5" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Lighting

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Brass

Wonderful Pair French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze Marble Neoclassical Regency Lamps
Wonderful Pair French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze Marble Neoclassical Regency Lamps

Wonderful Pair French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze Marble Neoclassical Regency Lamps

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Pair Of French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze & Marble Corinthian Column Form Ormolu Neoclassical Regency Lamps, Each Having A Medusa Plaque Mounting On A Triangular Base.

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Style Balloon Chandelier with pendants
Empire Style Balloon Chandelier with pendants

Empire Style Balloon Chandelier with pendants

Located in Paris, FR

Large Empire-style hot-air balloon chandelier with tassels and ormolu mount with palmettes. It is lit by eight lights in the lower part and four more in the upper crown. The name Mo...

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1870s French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Empire style
Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Empire style

Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Empire style

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Magnificent Pair of Empire style Candelabra, now turned into lamp. Gilt & Patinated Bronze on Marble Bases. 4 lights each Great Quality. France, circa 1880. Dimensions: Height ...

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1880s French Antique Empire Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Empire Bronze Crystal Chandelier, with Fire-Gilded Swans, 19th Century
Empire Bronze Crystal Chandelier, with Fire-Gilded Swans, 19th Century

Empire Bronze Crystal Chandelier, with Fire-Gilded Swans, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Extremely decorative, heavy and high quality Empire chandelier, 19th century. No replica. Staffed with five magnificent, fire-gilded bronze swans. This chandelier impresses with its uniqueness. The swan is the symbol animal of the Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais...

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19th Century Antique Empire Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Czech Empire-Style Dome Chandelier, Crystal & Brass, Vintage 1950s
Czech Empire-Style Dome Chandelier, Crystal & Brass, Vintage 1950s

Czech Empire-Style Dome Chandelier, Crystal & Brass, Vintage 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

This absolutely adorable Czech crystal beaded Empire-style dome chandelier pendant from circa the 1950s consists of strands of crystal cut balls sizing from small to big. Ballroom st...

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1950s Czech Vintage Empire Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

2 brass and glass  Peacock wall-sconces in Hollywood regency style
2 brass and glass  Peacock wall-sconces in Hollywood regency style

2 brass and glass Peacock wall-sconces in Hollywood regency style

Located in Zemst, BE

2 wall sconces in brass and glass Peacock form Wonderful condition. Original wiring, that's still ok: ready for use. Place of origin: Spain No manufacturer known Period: mid 1970...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Empire Lighting

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Brass

Large Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Large Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Large Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A large antique French Empire-style gilt bronze and patinated bronze chandelier. The chandelier is circular in form, designed with a broad corona supporting twelve lights arranged in...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

Vintage Boho Empire Bronze Wall Light Sconce

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Monumental 20th Century Classic Cascade Chandelier
Monumental 20th Century Classic Cascade Chandelier

Monumental 20th Century Classic Cascade Chandelier

Located in Bagshot, GB

Monumental 20th century classic cascade chandelier with gold metal banding and glass beads. Have included an image of the chandelier in its original Location, Belgravia, London from...

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Late 20th Century European Empire Lighting

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Metal

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

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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1880s French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Empire Style Bronze Chandelier, Nine Lights, French, Late 19th Century
Empire Style Bronze Chandelier, Nine Lights, French, Late 19th Century

Empire Style Bronze Chandelier, Nine Lights, French, Late 19th Century

Located in Montreal, QC

Empire style chandeliers tend to be quite hefty and large, This bronze example is unusually delicate. The dished circular pan is hung from three flat pierced suspension chains, and s...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Gilt & Patina Bronze Chandeliers
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Gilt & Patina Bronze Chandeliers

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Gilt & Patina Bronze Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Multi-Light Figural Chandeliers. Each circular chandelier features an ebonized bronze body surmounted by candle-form lights held aloft by gilt bronze winged female figures modeled in the neoclassical manner. The figures kneel gracefully with outstretched arms. Between them, scrolling mounts extend from the circular frame, their terminals finished with acanthus and foliate motifs. The gilt bronze elements are finely cast and chased, showing the characteristic Empire emphasis on mythological and classical ornamentation. Each chandelier is suspended from a circular crown...

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair of French gilt bronze and patinated bronze candelabra French, 20th Century Height 108cm, width 37cm, depth 32cm A magnificent pair of 20th-century Empire-style candelabra, the...

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Bronze & Mercury-Gilt Column Lamps
Pair of Empire Bronze & Mercury-Gilt Column Lamps

Pair of Empire Bronze & Mercury-Gilt Column Lamps

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

French, Empire / Charles X period, circa 1825 A handsome pair of table lamps, each modelled as a fluted column in dark patinated bronze rising to a finely cast Corinthian capital in...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Set of Four Empire Style Wall lights Laudarte Grifone
Set of Four Empire Style Wall lights Laudarte Grifone

Set of Four Empire Style Wall lights Laudarte Grifone

By Giovanni Mariacher

Located in London, GB

Magnificent set of four empire style wall Sconces 24 crt gilt finish Malachite inset Designed by Giovanni Maria Ma These wall lights are fully Restored and Rewired

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20th Century Italian Empire Lighting

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Other

Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier

Russian 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most impressive Russian 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze and ormolu eighteen light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine inverted bottom finial w...

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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Custom Made Brass Lantern Chandelier Circular Glass Pendant Light 6 Light Fixtur
Custom Made Brass Lantern Chandelier Circular Glass Pendant Light 6 Light Fixtur

Custom Made Brass Lantern Chandelier Circular Glass Pendant Light 6 Light Fixtur

Located in Berlin, DE

This exceptional lantern is our own original creation, handcrafted in our workshop with the highest level of precision and attention to detail. Every element is carefully made by han...

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2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Steel Figural Chandelier
French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Steel Figural Chandelier

French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Steel Figural Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French Empire neoclassical gilt bronze and steel figural chandelier of refined execution. The chandelier features a circular steel dish-shaped body richly mounted with gilt bronze ...

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

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Bronze, Steel

Early 19th Century French Empire Bouillotte Green Tole Three Light Table Lamp.
Early 19th Century French Empire Bouillotte Green Tole Three Light Table Lamp.

Early 19th Century French Empire Bouillotte Green Tole Three Light Table Lamp.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Early 19th Century French Empire Bouillotte Green Tole Three Light Table Lamp. Beautiful French Empire brass Bouillotte lamp with three swan decorated scrolled arms. A finely chise...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, 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.