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Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

EMPIRE STYLE

From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Empire
Empire Eighteen-Light Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Spectacular French early 19th century bronze and ormolu chandelier, the 12 scrolling arms molded with leaves and interspersed with six ad...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French empire style alabaster chandelier with bronze interior arms, 12 lights + 6 interiors.
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1940s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Lampadario Impero Italiano Dorato con Putti Seconda Metà XX Secolo
Located in Milan, IT
Lampadario Italiano in Stile Impero con Putti alati realizzato in bronzo dorato con fusioni ben cesellate e con una doratura di qualità. Il lampadarario è italiano ed è databile into...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Charming Large Vintage Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Deknudt Belgium
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very Beautiful Vintage Ceiling Chandelier in Bronze by Deknudt, Belgium. Circa 1970s. A very nicely chased vintage six light chandelier in bronze with...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1900’s Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s gilt bronze with painted tile Empire style chandelier with swans heads
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

1930's French Empire Style Scalloped Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style chandelier with unusual scalloped shaped and crystal hangings
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1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1930's French Empire Chandelier with Eagles
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style black painted chandelier with eagle's heads.
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1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1920’s French Empire Chandelier with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French Empire three lights chandelier with swans and beaded crystals
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1920s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

1930’s Swedish Empire 6 lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Swedish empire style crystal chandelier with 6 lights
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1930s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Italian Empire White Murano Opaline Beads Drops Beaded Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 6 lights, sitting in crystal bobéches, dripping with white opaline beads and vintage crystal prisms. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 6 lights. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal body with swags of rare blue glass...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1930's French Empire Silver Plated Chandelier with 6 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated finish empire style chandelier with 6 lights
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1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A mid to late 19th century French gilt bronze Empire chandelier with swans heads and bronze figurine atop
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Empire chandelier
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century French Empire chandelier with swam head's. Original finish and patina.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Empire 8 lights chandelier it’s unusual bronze fittings, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Italian Empire Beaded Crystal Chandelier Six Light
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Empire Crystal chandelier of Italian origin, coming from a Tuscan private palazzo in Florence dating back to the early 19th century. Repoussé brass, iron and crystal are...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Iron

French Empire Style White Painted Tole 6-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-Style (20th Century) distressed white painted tole 6-light chandelier featuring an elaborate urn form base with draped beads, branching out to 6 scroll candelabra. ...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French Empire Style (1880) gilt bronze 5-light chandelier in neo-classic form with sphinx figures, ancient urns, medallion heads and multi-patterned reserves.
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Early electrical gilt bronze and crystal empire chandelier. This chandelier has been professionally rewired and ready for install...
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
This magnificent crystal and bronze doré chandelier with four swans holding double candle light and graduate hand polished crystal chain. Minimum height fully installed 42".
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1910s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Basket Chandelier Brass Empire Crystal Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our exquisitely restored old chandelier from Berlin! This stunning piece has been professionally refurbished with care and love, and its electrical wiring is compatible w...
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1970s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Large Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Sixteen-Light Chandelier, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Magnificent and impressive Empire-style bronze and alabaster sixteen-light chandelier from the late 19th century; later has been electrified. The circular ring with four large majest...
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1890s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Antique French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Superb Antique French Empire style gilt bronze and patinated bronze 8 light chandelier of fine quality. This unique neoclassical chandelier is embellished with figural masks and ne...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Metal Six Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Classical French Empire gilt bronze, patinated metal and gilt wood six light chandelier. 19th Century Well proportioned central gilt and patinated bronze Empire tazza with a large gi...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze

Large Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Sixteen-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Empire-style alabaster and bronze chandelier, Germany, ca. 1920. An impressive sixteen-light alabaster and bronze chandelier. The extra large, exceptional, and masterfully carv...
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1920s German Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

19th Century Grand-Imperial Italian Chandelier
Located in Firenze, FI
Large gilded bronze chandelier, 24 candle holder lights with crystal cups. The chandelier is complete with all the ground almond crystals, working electrical system. Coming from the ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Empire 9 Light Chandelier, Made circa 1820
Located in Stockholm, SE
A charming Empire-lamp made around 1820. The large bowl is greenpatinated and the patina is untouched and has a very charming look with its irregularities in colour. The arms and oth...
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1820s European Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Eleven Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique French 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze and cut crystal eleven light chandelier 19th Century Height: 34 inches Diameter: 22.5 inches Superbly detailed gilded bronze...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Czech Crystal Beaded Empire Style Dome Chandelier
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and important Russian late 18th Century twelve candle crystal chandelier attributed to the renowned firm of Johann Zekh. Crafted in Saint Petersburg of mercury-gilded bronze, ...
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Late 18th Century Russian Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge and impressive French Empire brass chandelier for billiard/snooker or kitchen island. Lamp socket: 2 x E27 or E26 ( US) for standard screw bulbs. France, circa 1840 - 1860s....
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rarity Low Plafonnier Basket Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Lustre Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting our exquisite basket chandeliers, meticulously restored to their former glory with love and care in Berlin. The electrical wiring has been upgraded to work seamlessly in t...
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1930s European Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Cobalt Blue Accents Chandelier, C 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 5 lights in beaded cups. This elegant chandelier is completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning rare cobalt blue crystal prisms and cobalt blue beads...
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1940s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Large Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large and very impressive Antique French Empire style gilt bronze and patinated bronze circular form multi light chandelier of fine detail . This large unique chandelier consists of twelve patinated bronze arms embellished on a circular gilt bronze frame depicting neoclassical motifs. Further the the main body is connected to a highly decorated top crown canopy...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Lavender Purple Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 4 lights in beaded cups. Completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning rare lavender purple crystal prisms throughout and huge smooth lavender matching ball as finial...
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1940s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

French 19th Century Empire St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most impressive French 19th century Empire st. alabaster and ormolu chandelier. The nine arm twelve light chandelier is centered by a striking foliate acorn shaped or...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Chandelier With Trumpet Light Fittings, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French Empire style ormolu bronze chandelier fitted with an allegory of trumpets. The item has been converted to accommodate modern day lightbulbs. CONDITION...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and extremely decorative French 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze, ormolu and crystal chandelier. The six arm twenty two light chandelier is centered by an elegan...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Gilt & Patina Bronze Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of unusual Antique French Empire style gilt bronze and patinated bronze multi light figural neoclassical chandeliers. Each circular patinated bronze chandelier is embellished with eight gilt bronze neoclassical winged figures of ladies holding flames which represents light and further adorned with neoclassical gilt bronze motifs in relief depicting owls. Finally each chandelier is connected to the top crown...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large Empire Chandelier with Ten Candleholders in great condition. Ca 1820.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unusually large chandelier with a beautiful design. The chains that holds the chandelier are of an interesting shape with grooved pipes and rings. The pressure-turned saucer-like c...
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1820s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

20th Century French Cast Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century French Empire style cast bronze and alabaster 12 bulb chandelier. Decorated with laurel leaves, reeded boarders and bran...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Vintage French Empire Brass Swans & Porcelain Chandelier 5 Light
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine lighting acquisitions of a vintage French empire...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Exceptional Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Gilt Bronze and Crystal, Period: 19th
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Exceptional chandelier called “Montgolfière”. Fully electrified, its frame is in gilded bronze composed of a central part supporting 6 gilt bronze sconces where the sockets support lovely little screw bulbs. Its crystal collar cut in the shape of an oak leaf, symbolizing majesty, solidity and power, is set with vertical and pointed daggers in the shape of blades. This set magnifies a cascade of octagonal crystal pendants meticulously cut by hand in diamond cut and then finished with a crown of vertical daggers. The diamond cut will allow the luminosity of the bulbs which will pass through the pendants, to break down the spectrum of light and to restore all the colors of the rainbow. Period: 19th century - Style: Empire Dimensions: Height: 95cm x Width: 35cm Electrified - Six lights A symbol of luxury, the Montgolfière chandelier...
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19th Century Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair Basket Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing two exquisite basket chandeliers, available as a pair! Both have been lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin, with electrical wiring compatible with the US. They ...
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1840s European Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Large French Empire Style Chandelier Bronze Dore and Black with 22 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
This Empire style chandelier is very large with twenty two Lights. It has fifteen exterior lights and twelve lights inside The basket shape. It has a circular bronze dore frame mounted Against a black inside rim. A handsome leaf and berry design Surrounds the exterior rim. It has a large gilt crown at the top Which has crystals emanating downward. At the bottom it Has a large crystal ball...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
A late 20th century Empire style beaded crystal basket chandelier with a classical circular brass structure and three E27 lights inside.Light bulbs can be replaced unscrewing the bro...
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Late 20th Century Czech Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Empire Style Belgian Gilt Metal and Glass 6-Light Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Empire style glass chandelier features 6 lights and framework with a golden iron. Made in Belgium. 1970s. This chandelier is lavishly draped in fine quality sparkle transparent glass cut facets. Surprisingly elegant and memorable ceiling lamp will attract the attention of lovers of the unique and unusual. The luminaire not only performs its task well as lighting interiors, but is also a real work of lighting art. A fine line between fantasy and reality futuristic lamps...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wire, Iron

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

French 1930s Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
This fabulous empire chandelier. This stunning fixture is made of beautiful black lacquer and ornate bronze. Professionally rewired and ready for installation. Seven lights, 60 wat...
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1930s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Baltic Neoclassic Ormolu, Rock Crystal & Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier, c 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of ormolu brass with clear glass bead chains, prisms, and a centered faceted hanging sphere, the bottom section with swags and cast rosettes issuing 6 arms, two ...
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Early 1800s Baltic Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Empire Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Empire taste, featuring gilt bronze swans issuing lights. An exquisite eight wreath top canopy. 8 lights. France, circa 1900. Dimensions:...
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Empire Style Black Neoclassical Corinthian Column Six Light Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Empire Style Black Neoclassical Corinthian column six light chandelier Priced each Additional information: Materials: Lights Color: Black Pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Empire chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Maison Baguès, Arno Fassi, and Baccarat. 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 chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $260 and tops out at $220,000 while the average work can sell for $7,017.

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