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Vintage French Empire Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful vintage French bronze empire lamp with a dark patina. The lamp has a wonderful empire
Category
1920s French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Late Empire Lamp Dore Gold Finish Single Socket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A single late Empire lamp. Has the doré gold finish. With lady face plaques and lion paw feet. Has
Category
1890s French Empire Revival Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Empire Lamp, Doré Bronze with Cherub Detail
Located in Dallas, TX
Doré bronze and metal French empire lamp.
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French painted tole lamps with gilt hardware.
Measurements:
Height of body
Category
1920s French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal
$5,800 / set
19t Century Pair French Empire Lamps Paris Porcelain (Rust) Ormolu Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Scottish Etched Glass Compote. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
19th Century European Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Empire Bronze Column Table Lamp, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th century Empire brass column table lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Brass
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Empire style Brass Column Lamp with an Eagle
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly decorative French empire style lamp likely made in the early 20thC. The polished brass
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths,
Handles
Located in New York, NY
marbling. Atop the solid dark brown plinths stand urn-shaped vessels—a staple in French Empire lamp design
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Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
French Empire Style Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ultra elegant classical Empire style dark green tôle with oil reservoir encircled by bronze band
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$2,600
Empire Style French Antique Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Lamp, French, “Bouillote”, made of finely cast bronze. The piece mimics a traditional oil lamp and
Category
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
French Empire Style Bronze Egyptian Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze lamp with 3 Egyptian ebonized & gilt figures resting on a
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Style "Cupid" Bronze Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Style "Cupid" Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabrum Mounted as a Table Lamp, late
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Revival Bronze Lamp Base
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Empire Revival bronze lamp base with lioness motif.
Category
1890s French Empire Revival Antique Empire Lamps
French Empire Bronze Swan Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style 20th century bronze doré 2 swan arm round base bouillotte table lamp with oval
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Bronze Dore Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (20th Century) bronze dore scroll design 3 arm table lamp with swan and urn
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Empire Style Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire style late 19th Century French candlesticks mounted as lamps, with tripod base
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
French Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
Heavy 19th century French Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Two Candelabra Lamp with Black Tole Shade. Shade
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lamp - Cassolette - Oil lamp - Empire style - Bronze - 19th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
supported by three uprights.
This Empire-style lamp is decorated with heart-shaped flowers, palmettes, and
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
French Empire Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 French Empire style table lamps with painted and gilt finish.
Measurements
Category
Early 1900s Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
French Empire Marble and Bronze Lamp
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine quality 19th Century bronze and green marble lamp base is of columnar form. It features
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Empire Painted Globe Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique Empire style brass lamp with a hand painted glass globe. A slender central column topped
Category
Early 20th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
Exceptional French Empire Brass Table Lamp, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Exceptional French Empire Brass Table Lamp, 1820s
An outstanding French Empire brass table lamp
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Empire Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Empire-style bronze and marble Empire desk lamp.
Measurements:
Height of
Category
1920s French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,800
Antique 19th Century French Empire Candelabra Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 19th Century French Empire Candelabra Lamp
Bring a candle-lit aesthetic to your space with
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Brass Empire Hanging Chandelier for Four Candles
Located in Dresden, DE
elegant addition to any room or entrance way, this Empire lamp holds 4 candles and creates a romantic glow
Category
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s
A striking and substantial pair of French Empire
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$3,002 / set
Empire Style Steel and Bronze Floor Lamp
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A handsome empire-style steel and bronze floor lamp with a custom navy blue enamel shade. Possibly
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Steel, Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Empire style cast bronze table lamp with new linen shade, converted from gas to
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Empire Style Gilded Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
French Empire style gilded bronze bouillotte lamp with 4 arms and a black tole lampe shade.
Category
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1920s Silver Plated Empire Column Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Silver plated empire style column table lamps
Category
1920s Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
$5,800 / set
Silvered Bronze French Empire style Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine example of a French Empire bouillotte lamp made of silvered bronze. The circular base
Category
Early 20th Century English Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Empire Dorè Patinated And Bronze Candelabra Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century bronze and patinated candelabra mounted as a lamp. Lamp features a lovely patinated
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Empire Bronze Candelabra Table Lamps ~ Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique gilt bronze candelabra table lamps.
One lamp features a figural man; the other a
Category
1850s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of columnar form neoclassical lamps feature gilt bronze wreaths and Corinthian
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1930’s Empire Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very nice cut crystal table lamps with bronze fittings, French Empire style. newly UL
Category
1920s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$6,800 / set
French Empire Style Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual petite size neoclassical style table or desk lamp, dark green reservoir encircled by bronze
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Single Empire Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Turn of the Century French Empire style table lamp with painted finish.
Measurements:
Height of
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s
A refined pair of table lamps crafted from
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great quality 19th century gilt bronze lamp with finely chased neoclassical detailing. Tripod
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
First Empire Bronze Dore Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1804-1815 first empire bronze dore lamps with curved handles and lion heads. Attributed to
Category
1810s French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
French Empire Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single French circa 1920's single red tole Empire style table lamp with gilt bronze swan arms
Category
1920s French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal
Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Empire style bronze bouillotte lamp, having three swan form candle arms, raised on a circular
Category
19th Century French First Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very stylish 19th century Empire style 'Bouillotte' table lamp in gilt bronze, lit by three
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Columnar Lamp
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome gilt and patinated columnar lamp base features Classical motifs including acanthus
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Empire Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Camden, ME
Wrought iron American Empire early 20th Century floor lamp.
The scale and exuberance of Newport
Category
1920s American American Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,350 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Consulat - Empire Style French Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Consulat - Empire Style French Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Beautiful lamp purchased in France
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
A Pair of Large French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A tall and impressive pair of late French Empire period candelabra which have been converted into
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 / set
French Empire Brass Art Deco Shell Desk Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s Empire French brass table desk lamp
Nickel Art Deco shell shade with heavy brass base
Brass
Category
1920s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Empire Tole Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 19th century French oil lamp with original painted finish wired for electrical use
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Tall 19th century french empire bronze ormolu lamp, circa 1860.
Here we have a lamp of the finest
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Empire Period Bronze Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant French Empire bronze and marble table lamp, circa 1820 in date.
The candlestick later
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of Bronze French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps/ Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of cast bronze French Empire column form candelabras with 6 lights, now mounted as double
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A twin handled Empire urn in gilded bronze, the two arms decorated with medusa heads, and classical
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Empire Style Gilt
Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ornate and elegant Empire style table lamp having patinated bronze figural goddess form with
Category
1920s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Single Empire Tole and Bronze Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French Empire style tole and bronze lamp with painted tole body and bronze details
Category
1920s Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Empire Style Black
Gold Torchere Floor Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Empire Style Black & Gold Torchere Floor Lamps
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Wood
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Antique Empire Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique empire lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique empire lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and brass. Find 109 antique and vintage antique empire lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of antique empire lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique empire lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Empire, Neoclassical and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique empire lamps over the years, but those made by Dagmar, Chapman Manufacturing Company and Cosulich Interiors
Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Empire Lamps?
Prices for antique empire lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique empire lamps begin at $90 and can go as high as $29,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,275.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Empire Lamps
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
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