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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
Classic Swan Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, French Empire Style, Circa 1880
Classic Swan Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, French Empire Style, Circa 1880

Classic Swan Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, French Empire Style, Circa 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Classic model for this French Empire chandelier, perfect in any particular: gilt bronze, classic swan, green nail, 6 lights. It's perfect ! over Your table or sleeping room...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier
19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier

19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century bronze and gilded ormolu French Empire influenced chandelier. Having a classical ceiling rose with three foliate linked chains...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Vintage Pair Of Wall Lights, Circa 1960 in Chiseled and Gilded Bronze, France
Vintage Pair Of Wall Lights, Circa 1960 in Chiseled and Gilded Bronze, France

Vintage Pair Of Wall Lights, Circa 1960 in Chiseled and Gilded Bronze, France

Located in Bastogne, BE

An elegant Pair Of Louis XVI style Wall Lights Circa 1960 in finely chiseled and gilded bronze with two light arms. Fake opaline candles. Manufactured in France, 1960s. They're op...

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1960s French Vintage Empire Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of 1960s French "Bastille Day" Painted Tin Wall Sconces
Pair of 1960s French "Bastille Day" Painted Tin Wall Sconces

Pair of 1960s French "Bastille Day" Painted Tin Wall Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant pair of 1960s French "Bastille Day" sconces in painted tole tinwork, in the style of Maison Baguès. The bundle of rods at the center reference the ancient Roman symbol of the...

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1960s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Tin

Swedish Empire Cut Crystal and Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
Swedish Empire Cut Crystal and Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

Swedish Empire Cut Crystal and Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

With a five outscrolled electrified candlearms issuing from a bronze ring hung with crystal beaded swags and drop pendants, hung from four chains suspended from a disc issuing arched cut glass pendants; with canopy...

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1820s Swedish Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Tôle Peinte Lamps, Red and Gilt, circa 1815
Pair of French Empire Tôle Peinte Lamps, Red and Gilt, circa 1815

Pair of French Empire Tôle Peinte Lamps, Red and Gilt, circa 1815

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

A pair of French Empire tôle peinte bough pots, circa 1815, each of square tapering form in a deep burgundy-red ground, decorated in gilt with a classical dancing figure holding a th...

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1810s French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Empire Style Black Stone and Ormolu Lamps
Pair of Empire Style Black Stone and Ormolu Lamps

Pair of Empire Style Black Stone and Ormolu Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Each candleholder of columnar form surmounted with ormolu stiff-leaf capitals and with acanthus-wrapped base, on pedestal bases with outswept scrolling feet. Fitted with two brass bulb sockets. Adjustable. Later mounded as a lamps. With duck blue...

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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Stone, Brass, Ormolu

Beautiful pair of 1940's French Empire style sconces
Beautiful pair of 1940's French Empire style sconces

Beautiful pair of 1940's French Empire style sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful pair of French empire style sconces, the patina is much nicer in person

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1940s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

Antique Empire 19th Century Wood Carved Chandelier France Solid Oak 6 Lights
Antique Empire 19th Century Wood Carved Chandelier France Solid Oak 6 Lights

Antique Empire 19th Century Wood Carved Chandelier France Solid Oak 6 Lights

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Simply amazing! This fully hand-carved Empire style chandelier in solid oak from France 19th century. The chandelier has 3 male figures & 3 female figures on its arms all displayed...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Oak

Interesting Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Empire Style Chandelier
Interesting Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Empire Style Chandelier

Interesting Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Empire Style Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

An interesting late 19th-early 20th century gilt bronze empire style sixteen light chandelier Four long chains connect the top with the body, eight gilt sphinx encircle and light ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

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

Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Caduceus Wall Appliques, France
Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Caduceus Wall Appliques, France

Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Caduceus Wall Appliques, France

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of late 19th century Empire gilt bronze ormolu wall appliques of arms holding Caduceus staffs, France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal, cord, ormolu Technique: cast,...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu

Very Fine Empire Style Chandelier
Very Fine Empire Style Chandelier

Very Fine Empire Style Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt and painted bronze chandelier in the Empire style featuring 8 swans carrying stylized candle cups. All original. Measures: Height 37", width 26", 8-light CW4449.

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

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

Gilded Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co
Gilded Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co

Gilded Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous antique floor lamp by Edward F. Caldwell has a sleek design with a strong gilded cast bronze base with foliage motif and wreath lip. A fluted pole extends from the base...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Empire Lighting

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Bronze

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

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

Fine Ormolu and Cut Glass Empire Period Chandelier
Fine Ormolu and Cut Glass Empire Period Chandelier

Fine Ormolu and Cut Glass Empire Period Chandelier

Located in Steyning, West sussex

The ormolu finely decorated corona hung with swags of icicle drops and strings cascading down to a corresponding main band supporting fifteen candle branch arranged on two tiers the ...

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1810s French Antique Empire Lighting

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Ormolu

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold 2
Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold 2

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold 2

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac-a-Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with mesmerizing crystals, evoking the classic style of the Empire era. This is a new re...

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2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gilt bronze chandelier. France, late 19th century.
Gilt bronze chandelier. France, late 19th century.

Gilt bronze chandelier. France, late 19th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Gilt bronze chandelier. France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Empire Style Repousse and Crystal Basket Chandelier
18th Century Italian Empire Style Repousse and Crystal Basket Chandelier

18th Century Italian Empire Style Repousse and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional 18th century Italian Empire style Brass and crystal basket style chandelier. Featuring glistening crystals and a repousse' Greek key design around the base. Stunning!!

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18th Century Italian Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s
Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s

By Maison Lucien Gau

Located in La xara, VC

The wall sconces correspond to the swan model by Maison Lucien Gau, a Parisian bronze art manufacturer specializing in bronze lighting since 1860, still active today. Model Identifi...

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1960s French Vintage Empire Lighting

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Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu chandelier
French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu chandelier

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant and finely detailed French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu chandelier. This exceptional four arm eight light circular chandelier is centered by an Ormolu acorn bottom f...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Lighting

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Ormolu

Two Empire wall sconces. Bronze, Glass, France, circa 1900
Two Empire wall sconces. Bronze, Glass, France, circa 1900

Two Empire wall sconces. Bronze, Glass, France, circa 1900

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of appliques. Bronze, glass. Empire style, France, circa 1900. Both are practically the same, each wall light has three points of light and a decoration and lines that respond...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Other

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

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

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Enamel

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

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

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Crystal, Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

Modern Gold Chandelier Crystals Empire Basket New Classic
Modern Gold Chandelier Crystals Empire Basket New Classic

Modern Gold Chandelier Crystals Empire Basket New Classic

Located in Berlin, DE

An elegant chandelier featuring a dense crystal structure and a distinctive shape. Its tapering form and decorative upper elements lend the chandelier a sophisticated and high-end a...

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2010s German Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Chandelier, Bronze Swan Arms, Green Body, 1920
French Empire Style Chandelier, Bronze Swan Arms, Green Body, 1920

French Empire Style Chandelier, Bronze Swan Arms, Green Body, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

This beautiful French Empire-style chandelier features six bronze swan arms. Dark green painted body with decorative bronze mounts and richly ornate pine finial, on top centered with...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Monumental French Bronze and Alabaster Empire Style Chandelier
Monumental French Bronze and Alabaster Empire Style Chandelier

Monumental French Bronze and Alabaster Empire Style Chandelier

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This monumental French bronze and alabaster Empire style chandelier is a breathtaking statement of grandeur, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Featuring a finely carved alabaster...

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1980s French Vintage Empire Lighting

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Alabaster, 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

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

French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier
French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier, four arms with candlestick style light mounts, around square central mount with crystal prisms with cut starburst patterns. 26.5" H...

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20th Century Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Empire Wall Sconces Gilt & Ebonized Wood, 2 Metal Arms, France
Pair of Empire Wall Sconces Gilt & Ebonized Wood, 2 Metal Arms, France

Pair of Empire Wall Sconces Gilt & Ebonized Wood, 2 Metal Arms, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An elegant pair of Empire-period wall sconces crafted from finely carved gilt and ebonized wood, retaining all original elements and displaying a richly aged patina acquired over mor...

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass

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

Swedish empire chandelier, early 19th c
Swedish empire chandelier, early 19th c

Swedish empire chandelier, early 19th c

Located in Stockholm, SE

A magnificent Swedish Empire chandelier in gilt brass, gilt bronze and cut glass, dating to circa 1810. The chandelier is of monumental basket form, suspended beneath an elegantly do...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Lighting

Materials

Brass, 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

Materials

Metal

Small Bronze & Beaded Crystal French Light Fixture
Small Bronze & Beaded Crystal French Light Fixture

Small Bronze & Beaded Crystal French Light Fixture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage French Empire style crystal basket chandelier with acanthus finial. Constructed with a bronze frame adorned with faceted crystal beads. Originated in the late 19th century.

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20th Century French Empire Lighting

Materials

Crystal, 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

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire Pair, France 1960s
Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire Pair, France 1960s

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire Pair, France 1960s

By Maison Lucien Gau

Located in La xara, VC

The wall sconces correspond to the swan model by Maison Lucien Gau, a Parisian bronze art manufacturer specializing in bronze lighting since 1860, still active today. Model Identifi...

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1960s French Vintage Empire Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 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.