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Pair of Large Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Five-Light Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine 19th Century Pair of Large Patinated & Gilt Bronze Five Light Candelabra in the Empire
Category
1860s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair French Empire Period Cast Brass 2-Light Candelabrum, electrified, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
formerly oil lamps and retaining their pump primers atop the bases, having precisely cast urn-form
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of late 19th century Empire bronze and ormolu candelabra.
- Caryatid herm female figures on
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Candelabra Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent pair of Empire candelabra, gilt and patinated bronze, now turned into electric lamps.
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$8,500 / set
Pair of Early 20th century Empire Style Bronze Candlebra
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of early 20th Century Empire style Neo Cloassical candelabra made into lamps. These have
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Frederick Cooper Figural Bronze Table Lamps
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Empire style Frederick Cooper lamps featuring a striking figural bronze female sculpture on
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Early 20th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$2,450 / set
Gilded French table lamp with putti.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative French gilt bronze table lamp in Empire style.
The lamp features a baluster-shaped stem
Category
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bouillotte Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of bouillotte lamps in toleware and bronze, in the French Empire manner.
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$7,012 / set
French Tole Jardiniere Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French tole jardiniere lamp. Empire gilt painted brown tole jardiniere with paw feet on raised
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Tôle
Late Empire Trippel Dolphin and Ostrich Candle Sticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very good looking Candle sticks, cast metal with Gold Dore' plated finish . The Dolphins are mounted on a 5 1/2" diameter marble base . The marble base has a twisted rope designed ri...
Category
1890s French Empire Revival Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Russian Ormolu Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Russian Ormolu Bouillotte Lamp
Beautiful lamp purchased in France. Age appropriate
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Italy Mid-18th Century Empire Pair Brass Candle Holders
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-18th Century pair of brass Empire five lights candleholders or table lamps
This
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Mid-18th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Forest Green French Bouillotte Bronze Lamp Rewired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French Bouillotte Bronze Lamp with Forest Green Tole Shade, France, circa late 19th Century
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
This exquisite pair of Empire four light Candelabras with Cornucopia Motif
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Empire four light Candelabras with winged maiden standing on a globe
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair Neoclassical Ormolu Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Charles X Ormolu candlestick lamps. Fine pair finely chased gilt metal candlesticks with grey
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
$5,000 / set
Atlas Globe Samovar Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
An impressive table lamp conversion of a 19th century brass
copper samovar urn in the Regency
Category
19th Century English Empire Revival Antique Empire Lamps
19th Century, French Gilt Bronze Buillotte Lamp
Located in IT
19th Century, French Gilt Bronze Buillotte Lamp
This elegant table lamp model buillotte was made
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 19th century Louis XV-style Bouillotte table lamp, with original, green, gilt- decorated
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Sultan Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French lamps with painted sultans.
Category
19th Century European Empire Revival Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,650 / set
20th Century, French Gilt Bronze Buillotte Lamp
Located in IT
20th Century, French Gilt Bronze Buillotte Lamp
This elegant table lamp model buillotte was made
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Five-Light Candelabras in Victory-Form
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality pair of patinated and gilt bronze Empire candelabras; the central atop a flame support
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
20th Century (early) French Bouillotte Ormolu Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unique piece purchased in France.
Gorgeous lamp, see detailed photos.
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Converted Brass Andiron Candlestick Lamp on Tripod Base
Located in Malibu, CA
Slender brass custom made lamp using an antique French brass/bronze andiron.
Shade top 4"
Bottom 8
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Balustrade Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
French Chateau. Lamps comes with Belgium linen shades. Lamp sockets are two different colors but does
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Cast Stone
$4,500 / set
19th Century Pair French Blue Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair French Blue Opaline Glass Lamps
Beautiful Lamps purchased in France. Age
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Green Bouillotte Bronze Three Lights Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Empire style period desk lamp, boasting three bronze lights and an adjustable screen, is
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper
$1,092 Sale Price
39% Off
French 68" Tall Bronze
Marble Lighted Candelabra Torchere Floor Lamps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style 68" Tall Bronze & Marble Lighted Candelabra Torchere Floor Lamps - a
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Green Bouillotte Brass Black Lacquer Three Lights Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Empire style black lacquer refinished period desk lamp, boasting three bronze lights and
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
$3,684 Sale Price
20% Off
French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, France
Charming French Tole Lamp on a frosted lucite base
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal
19th Century Ormolu and Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century directoire bouillotte table lamp. Lamp features original elements and original
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Tôle, Brass
19thc French Empire Gold Bordered Crystal Candle Holder /Candlestick by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Cut Crystal/ Gold Bordered Deluxe Candle Holder. This piece is stunning! The detail is amazing.
Category
1850s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Crystal
$448 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brass and Onyx Base Floor Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A striking example of early 20th-century neoclassical design, this elegant floor lamp showcases the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Brass
French Gilt Bronze and Onyx Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French gilt bronze and onyx table lamp. 23 1/4" tall to the top of sockets. Shade is for photos
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Pair 19 Century French Neo-Classical Gilt Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed pair of candlesticks feature Classical motifs including bellflowers and acanthus leaves.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu
Patinated Bronze Torchieres/floor lamps
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Large Pair of 19th Century Empire Period French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Painted Toleware and Brass Desk Lamp A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Painted Toleware and Brass Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, adapted from an original oil lamp, the
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Vieux Paris Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
swan handles. Beautifully painted and fire gilded. Now mounted as lamps.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
19th Century Serves Bronze-Mounted Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely painted scenes of countryside and Napoleon. Signed by the artist. Beautiful jade green color with nicely detailed bronze mounts. Small dent on one of the base corners. Porcela...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Antique Bronze Bouillotte Table Lamp in with Tole Lampshade
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 19th century three-light 'Bouillotte' table lamp in gilded bronze and brass, with unusual
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Oil Opaline and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Converted French oil white opaline and brass table lamp.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century French Empire etched brass bouillotte lamp, originally and oil lamp that has been
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass, Zinc
19th Century French Marble and Gilt Bronze Fine Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French gilt bronze and marble floor lamp . Fine quality gilt bronze detail.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble
French Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with Eagle Motif. Tole Metal Shade
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unique piece purchased in France.
Gorgeous lamp, see detailed photos.
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Rouge Marble and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of rouge marble and gilt bronze baluster shaped oil lamps, later fitted for electricity, the
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$14,000 / set
Wedgewood Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary green and gold Wedgewood porcelain Empire style table lamp.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$3,200
Table Lamp Alabaster Onix Caramel and Brass Large Column Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Century
Large table lamp in alabaster and brass style
Empire.
It is of high size, suitable to put on a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$911 Sale Price
44% Off
Pair of Charles X Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Located in New York, NY
With acanthus-wrapped fluted columns on scroll-form feet and triangular base. Lamp shades not
Category
1830s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Napoleon III Bronze and Ormolu Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Napoleon III bronze and ormolu table lamps columnar form.
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-19th Century Tole Bouillotte Candlestick Lamp from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1860s French Bouillotte lamp featuring three candlesticks with brackets and a golden taupe
Category
1860s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Corinthian Column Brass Floor Lamp with Fringed Lampshade, England, 1890
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
fringed lampshade. Made in England, in the style of James Hinks & Son in 1890.
The lamp features a
Category
Late 19th Century English Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
true pair of French 19th century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble candelabra lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive and high quality true pair of French mid 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Elegant brass table lamp in the form of an amphora urn, late 19th century
Located in Knivsta, SE
elegant table lamp in polished brass, shaped as a classical amphora urn with sweeping handles in Empire
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th C. French Faux Marble Tole Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely pair of lamps made from 19th Century French tole and gilt bronze oil lamps, with a faux
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
$2,880 Sale Price / set
38% Off
A French Figural Bronze Inkwell Desk Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Figural Bronze Inkwell Desk Lamp with Tole Shade, Late 19th / Early 20th Century
French
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
expertly repurposed as an elegant lamp. Showcasing classic Empire motifs, it features a lion’s paw tripod
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$2,450
Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France
Located in New York, NY
Lamp 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France . A French Bouillotte lamp made in
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
$3,000 Sale Price
28% 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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