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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
19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique French chandelier dates from the 19th Century and could be attributed to the master bronzier Ferdinand Barbedienne. It is cast entirely in gilt bronze, and fea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

Swedish Empire Ceiling Chandelier in antique Classicist Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Swedish Empire ceiling crown in the style of classicism Polished brass and facetted prismatic trimmings. Starting from narrow, ornamented brass hoops, eight curved candlesticks for cylindrical spouts above a round gutter bowl. Baluster-shaped body made of hand-wired pearl strings...
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20th Century German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant Early 20th Century Empire-Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined Empire-style chandelier exudes understated opulence with its graceful silhouette and cascading strands of faceted crystal beads. Likely of French or Northern European or...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Empire, Impressive Pendant Light, Dore Bronze, Crystal, France, 19th c.
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Empire, Dore Bronze, Crystal, Impressive Chandelier or Pendant Light, France, 19th c. An exceptional early 19th century French chandelier crafted in 22kt dore bronze and ador...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Low Flushmount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing the New Montgolfière Style Chandelier: A Masterpiece of Empire Elegance Experience the epitome of opulence and craftsmanship with our exquisite Montgolfière style chande...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wire

Italian Tole and Wood Bead Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s Italian tole and wood beaded chandelier in the Empire style most likely imported by Chapman Manufacturing Company. The chandelier consists of an octagonal metal (tole) frame w...
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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Tin

Superb Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent "Maria Theresa" (or Maria Teresa) Empire style traditional crystal chandelier features 24 lights and framework with a golden iron, with glass encased arms and rosettes. T...
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20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Empire Style Bronze Ram s Head Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Six-arm Empire style ram's head chandelier. Solid brass and bronze, nice and heavy. Has great patina. In good working condition. Original ceiling cap ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Brass

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

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering modern sophistication. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chand...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Impressive Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen Light Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your space with the grandeur of this Impressive Early 20th Century Italian Gilt Brass Frame Sixteen-Light Cut Crystal Chandelier. This chandelier is a magnificent example of ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Empire Regency Crystal and Gilt Bronze 12-Light Wedding Cake Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning large French Empire cut crystal and bronze twelve-light chandelier with crystal drops and swags Measures: Diameter 26 in/ 66 cm Height 45 in (32 in+ 13 in/chain) / 115 cm (7...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Style Gilt Metal Chandelier, with applied putti busts and molded acanthus leaf motif. 21" H x 9.5" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Empire Bronze Chandelier with Ebonized Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) chandelier with a bronze ebonized patina bowl with gilt trim and 12 scroll uplight arms trimmed with a finial bottom and supported with 3 chains connecte...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Cobalt Blue Accents Chandelier, C 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
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

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
New Art Deco Crystal Style Chandelier: Custom Empire Elegance Introducing our latest addition, the Art Deco crystal style chandelier, a captivating fusion of Empire opulence and the...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Stunning Empire 19th Century Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian brass and cut-glass crystal chandelier from the end of the 19th century. It is wired and in excellent condition. Chain not included but if requested we will add chain ...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Empire Style Bronze Chandelier with 3 Lights Topped with Eagles Heads
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative Empire style chandelier is made of bronze with 3 lights topped with eagles heads. This is a French work, finely chiseled. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

18th Century Large Scale Italian Empire Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 18th century large scale Italian Empire style gilt tole and crystal chandelier with 8 lights. An impressive fixture that is a classic beauty. Gorgeous!
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18th Century Italian Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
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

Empire style black enamel and gilt brass chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
This unique fixture is made in a classic empire style It hangs from a crown in black with gilt enhancements The gilt chain is decorative and can be adjusted by Eliminating some lin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

French Empire Cut Crystal and Brass Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Cut Crystal and Brass Three Light Chandelier, with waterfall drop crystals. 36" H x 17.5" Diameter. Provenance: From an Upper West Side, New York City Estate.
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20th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Wonderful French Empire Regency Louis XVI Ormolu Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire / Regency Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Black Patinated Bronze 5 Candelabra Light Chandelier
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Bronze Empire Style Ram s Head Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Six-arm Empire style ram's head chandelier. Solid brass and cast bronze and heavy. Has great patina. In working condition.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Empire Style Brass and Painted Brass Light Fixture, American Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very stylish Empire / Hollywood Regency style brass light fixture. All brass with satin black painted detail. Excellent high quality fixture, completely reconditioned and re-wired ...
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

19thc Antique French "Empire" Bronze Fish/ Dolphin/ Sea Creature/ Koi Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare 19thc French Antique Empire Bronze Fish/ Sea Creature/ Dolphin Chandelier. 3 fish with curled tails. Floral Art Glass shades. Parisian Estate a...
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1880s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

21st Century Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Baroque Empire brass chandelier, an exquisite piece with fascinating embellishments reminiscent of the classic style of the Empire era. This is a new reproduct...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Eagle Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Multi-light Chandelier. The chandelier features a circular patinated bronze body of wide, tapering form, suspended by four elaborate reticulated gilt...
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a captivating blend of Art Deco charm and Empire sophistication, our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we offer the ...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Classic Swan French Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France
Located in Coimbra, PT
This exquisite Louis XVI-style lantern is a remarkable example of early 20th-century French craftsmanship. Executed in finely gilded bronze, the piece features intricate neoclassical...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Empire Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French Empire-style chandelier with gilt and painted finish. Measurements: Diameter: 18" Height: 26.5".
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

Vintage Alabaster Gold Leaf Crystal Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage chandelier features a hand-carved alabaster bowl suspended from a decorative metal stem adorned with delicate crystal teardrop accents. The natural veining of th...
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1920s Italian Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Alabaster, Gold Leaf

Louis XVI Regency Empire Crystal and Bronze Twelve-Light Wedding Cake Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning large French Empire cut crystal and bronze twelve-light chandelier with crystal drops and swags Measures: Diameter 26 in/ 66 cm Height 40 in / 100 cm Weight 34 lb/16 Kg Twel...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Empire chandelier
Located in New York, NY
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

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century Style 12 arms Cygne Chandelier black and antique bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
A magnificent Empire-style chandelier with twelve arms, typical of the early 19th century. The light fixture consists of a matte black bronze sphere surrounded by 12 swans, they hold...
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2010s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Empire Style 32 Inch Diameter 9 Light Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very impressive and elegant alabaster bowl chandelier. This uniquely shaped 24 inch diameter hand carved bowl has a bowed bottom with tall flat sides. There are 3 bronze do...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier Floral Decoration
Located in Sweden, SE
A fine Empire style gilt bronze six-light chandelier of European origin, authentic second half 19th century period piece. The central body and six elaborate candle arms are richly de...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
French Empire style ormolu and bronze chandelier French, 19th century Measures: Height 100cm, diameter 64cm This chandelier is a beauti...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu, 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

19th Century French Empire Style 24-Light Gilt Bronze / Patinated Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Illuminate your space with grandeur using this extraordinary 19th Century French Empire Style Chandelier. Crafted from two imposing circular charcoal-patinated balusters suspended by...
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1850s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze

French Ormolu Bronze Empire Style Chandelier, ca.1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
A beautifully detailed Empire-style chandelier made of gilt bronze. The chandelier features six gracefully scrolling arms adorned with classical motifs such as acanthus leaves, palm...
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1960s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Bronze and Crystal Bowl Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (late 19th Century) gilt bronze chandelier with a cut crystal bowl supporting a ring of 8 scroll arms suspended by 3 chains to a canopy with a flame final bottom.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE TUNDISH CHANDELIER IN IRON AND CRYSTALS
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful and elegant tundish chandelier with twelve lights. Made of wrought iron with lead bobèches and cast metal candle holders, this chandelier features bands painted in a delica...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Wrought Iron, Lead

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

A Unique Large Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique, large antique French Empire neoclassical gilt bronze chandelier. The chandelier is composed entirely of gilt bronze and is suspended from a circular ceiling canopy with ap...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking 19th-century French Empire chandelier, exquisitely crafted with neoclassical elegance. This grand fixture features a gilded bronze frame adorned with finely detailed motif...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Twelve-Light Tassel Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful doré bronze twelve-light chandelier has a wonderful top with draped swag, etched detail throughout and cherubs accenting the top. Measures: 24" W x 32" H.
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1940s French Vintage Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Ormolu Mounted / Patinated Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance using this exquisite 19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Chandelier, designed in the form of a Greek oil lamp. This chandelier is a r...
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1830s French Antique Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, 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

Empire Dore Lantern Chandelier, Frosted Etched Glass, 19th Century, Solid Bronze
Located in Manhasset, NY
Empire Dore Lantern Chandelier, Frosted Etched Glass, 19th Century, Solid Bronze Pendant A finely cast dore bronze lantern pendant having etched frosted g...
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Early 20th Century European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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.