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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
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 More Lighting

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Crystal

1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Cobalt Blue Accents Chandelier, C 1920
1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Cobalt Blue Accents Chandelier, C 1920

1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Cobalt Blue Accents Chandelier, C 1920

$3,500
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 More Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Stunning Empire 19th Century Chandelier
Stunning Empire 19th Century Chandelier

Stunning Empire 19th Century Chandelier

$10,450
Antique Spelter Table Lamp In Empire Style. French C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful spelter table lamp Amazing old bronze patina The lamp has been re-wired. Shade included The measurement relates to the lamp base not including shade Free UK shipping ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire More Lighting

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Spelter

Antique Spelter Table Lamp In Empire Style. French C.1920
Antique Spelter Table Lamp In Empire Style. French C.1920

Antique Spelter Table Lamp In Empire Style. French C.1920

$750
French Empire Style Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ultra elegant classical Empire style dark green tôle with oil reservoir encircled by bronze band raised on cloven hoof tripod feet over incurved base. Once an oil lamp later converte...
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Lighting

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Bronze

French Empire Style Lamp
French Empire Style Lamp

French Empire Style Lamp

$2,600
French Bronze Bows Crystal Prisms Empire Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Bronze detail bows with ...
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1930s French Vintage Empire More Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Bronze Bows Crystal Prisms Empire Sconces, circa 1930
French Bronze Bows Crystal Prisms Empire Sconces, circa 1930

French Bronze Bows Crystal Prisms Empire Sconces, circa 1930

$2,500 / set
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Griffon Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Empire gilt bronze bouillotte lamp with three scrolled arms, interior griffon heads, telescopic tole shade with pineapple and feather finial, and resting on the original circu...
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1820s French Antique Empire More Lighting

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Bronze, Tôle, Tin, Wire

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Griffon Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade, C. 1820
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Griffon Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade, C. 1820

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Griffon Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade, C. 1820

$6,800
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Wood Sconces with Eagles, Circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
At almost 18 inches in height, this pair of French Empire style gilt wood sconces from the turn of the twentieth century features opposing Napoleonic eagles holding laurels in their ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire More Lighting

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Giltwood

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Wood Sconces with Eagles, Circa 1900
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Wood Sconces with Eagles, Circa 1900

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Wood Sconces with Eagles, Circa 1900

$1,195
Table Lamp Alabaster Onix Caramel and Brass Large Column Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*If you're interested in this item and have any questions, please contact us. Many items are on clearance. We welcome serious offers. Alabaster table lamp Onix and Brass large colum...
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire More Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Table Lamp Alabaster Onix Caramel and Brass Large Column Early 20th Century
Table Lamp Alabaster Onix Caramel and Brass Large Column Early 20th Century

Table Lamp Alabaster Onix Caramel and Brass Large Column Early 20th Century

$911 Sale Price
44% Off
Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An unusual and imposing Empire style table lamp in white Italian Carrara marable, with ornate gilt bronze decoration. Designed in the form of an arrow quiver...
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire More Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century
Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century

Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century

$1,040
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 More Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Chandelier
French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Chandelier

French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Chandelier

$12,974
Italy 1970 Post-Modern Pair Brass and Porcelain Wall Lights
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of elegant and glamorous two lights wall light in Pink Lilac color, it is part of the latest pieces manufactured in Italy during the 1970’ and left in the warehouse of the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italy 1970 Post-Modern Pair Brass and Porcelain Wall Lights
Italy 1970 Post-Modern Pair Brass and Porcelain Wall Lights

Italy 1970 Post-Modern Pair Brass and Porcelain Wall Lights

$3,979 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italy 1970 Post-Modern Meant Green Porcelain Brass Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and glamorous table lamp in light green porcelain and brass, is one of the latest pieces manufactured by a well known Italian fa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italy 1970 Post-Modern Meant Green Porcelain Brass Table Lamp
Italy 1970 Post-Modern Meant Green Porcelain Brass Table Lamp

Italy 1970 Post-Modern Meant Green Porcelain Brass Table Lamp

$2,652 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century French Gilt Brass Three-Arm Table Lamp
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A mid-20th century French gilt brass three-arm table lamp, retains its original pressed card faux candles and is fitted with three individual chandelier shades...
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1940s French Vintage Empire More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century French Gilt Brass Three-Arm Table Lamp
Mid-20th Century French Gilt Brass Three-Arm Table Lamp

Mid-20th Century French Gilt Brass Three-Arm Table Lamp

$478
1970 Post-Modern Pair Brass Porcelain Wall Lights with Lampshades
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and glamourous two lights wall light in pink lilac color, it is part of the latest pieces manufactured by a well known Italian factory during the 1970' and then left in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire More Lighting

Materials

Brass

1970 Post-Modern Pair Brass Porcelain Wall Lights with Lampshades
1970 Post-Modern Pair Brass Porcelain Wall Lights with Lampshades

1970 Post-Modern Pair Brass Porcelain Wall Lights with Lampshades

$1,989 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Candelabra with Tripartite Lion Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of bronze five-light candelabras was produced in France in the early 1800’s, during the Empire period that coincided with the rule of Napoleon. Under Napoleon’s decree that...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Candelabra with Tripartite Lion Paw Feet
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Candelabra with Tripartite Lion Paw Feet

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Candelabra with Tripartite Lion Paw Feet

$3,600 / set
Swedish Empire Ceiling Chandelier in antique Classicist Style brass polished
Located in Berlin, DE
Polished brass and facet-ground prism hangings. Measures: Diameter 76 cm Height 120 cm.
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20th Century Swedish Empire More Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Empire Ceiling Chandelier in antique Classicist Style brass polished
Swedish Empire Ceiling Chandelier in antique Classicist Style brass polished

Swedish Empire Ceiling Chandelier in antique Classicist Style brass polished

$6,093
Niermann Weeks Empire Style Large Crystals and Metal Wall Sconce or Lantern
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant iron and crystal wall sconce or lantern by Niermann Weeks. The sconce is made of solid metal and crystals in a timeless Empire style fashion. The sconce features a plume c...
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Late 20th Century Empire More Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Niermann Weeks Empire Style Large Crystals and Metal Wall Sconce or Lantern
Niermann Weeks Empire Style Large Crystals and Metal Wall Sconce or Lantern

Niermann Weeks Empire Style Large Crystals and Metal Wall Sconce or Lantern

$2,560 Sale Price
32% Off
Large Pair of Spanish Empire Style 7-Light Crystal-Cut Chandeliers
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Pair of Spanish Empire Style 7-Light Crystal-Cut Chandeliers, in the Style of the Spanish Royal Factory of Glass and Crystal of La Granja A large pair of Empire style 7-light ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire More Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

Large Pair of Spanish Empire Style 7-Light Crystal-Cut Chandeliers
Large Pair of Spanish Empire Style 7-Light Crystal-Cut Chandeliers

Large Pair of Spanish Empire Style 7-Light Crystal-Cut Chandeliers

$9,400 / set
Italy 1970 Pair Post-Modern Brass Porcelain Wall Lights
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of elegant and glamorous two lights wall light in Pink Lilac color, it is part of the latest pieces manufactured by a well known Italian factory during the 1970’ and then ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Empire More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italy 1970 Pair Post-Modern Brass Porcelain Wall Lights
Italy 1970 Pair Post-Modern Brass Porcelain Wall Lights

Italy 1970 Pair Post-Modern Brass Porcelain Wall Lights

$3,410 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th C, Style Empire Black Neoclassical Corinthian Column 2 Lite Wall Sconce
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C style empire black Neoclassical Corinthian Column 2 Lite wall sconce Priced Each. Additional information: Materials: bronze Color: Black Period: 2010s Styles: Empire, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Empire More Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Metal

19th C, Style Empire Black Neoclassical Corinthian Column 2 Lite Wall Sconce
19th C, Style Empire Black Neoclassical Corinthian Column 2 Lite Wall Sconce

19th C, Style Empire Black Neoclassical Corinthian Column 2 Lite Wall Sconce

$1,160 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Crystal Empire Style Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian chandelier in the Empire style, dating to the 1950s. The chandelier features a finely worked metal structure with classic Empire lines, richly adorned with hand-cut ...
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20th Century Italian Empire More Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique Crystal Empire Style Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Antique Crystal Empire Style Italian Chandelier, 1950s

Antique Crystal Empire Style Italian Chandelier, 1950s

$3,600
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. ...
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20th Century Empire More Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Superb Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier
Superb Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier

Superb Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier

$6,632 Sale Price
20% Off
Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815
Located in Rome, IT
Finely chiseled gilt bronze and cut crystal Empire elegant chandelier with six arms. Six E 14 light bulbs.
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19th Century European Antique Empire More Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815
Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815

Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815

$13,264 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Pair of French Empire Style Black Porcelain Bronze Mounted Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and fine pair of French Empire style Art Deco period black porcelain and bronze mounted table lamps. This beautiful pair of bl...
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1920s French Vintage Empire More Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of French Empire Style Black Porcelain Bronze Mounted Table Lamps
Fine Pair of French Empire Style Black Porcelain Bronze Mounted Table Lamps

Fine Pair of French Empire Style Black Porcelain Bronze Mounted Table Lamps

$7,500 / set
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 gilt bronze and a painted metal shade. 3 electrified candle arms.
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Lighting

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Ormolu

Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France
Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France

Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France

$3,000 Sale Price
28% Off
Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815
Located in Rome, IT
Finely chiseled gilt bronze and cut crystal Empire elegant chandelier with six arms. Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. In excellent vintage condition. Si...
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19th Century European Antique Empire More Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815
Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815

Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815

$16,580
19th Century Chandelier Sweden or Baltic States Cut Glas Gilded
Located in Epfach, DE
The chandelier is probably made circa 1810 in Sweden or the Baltic States. It is made out of cut glass and flashed glass the three double arms and the mascarons are gilded.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire More Lighting

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chandelier Sweden or Baltic States Cut Glas Gilded
19th Century Chandelier Sweden or Baltic States Cut Glas Gilded

19th Century Chandelier Sweden or Baltic States Cut Glas Gilded

$10,066
Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815
Located in Rome, IT
Finely chiseled gilt bronze and cut crystal Empire elegant chandelier with six arms. Six E 14 light bulbs.
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19th Century European Antique Empire More Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815
Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815

Empire Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier, circa 1815

$13,264 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Female Busts Candlesticks, circa 1820 A beautiful pair of Empire gilt-bronze ormolu c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Lighting

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

$4,750 / set
19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click follow dealer below and see them first! 19th century electrified brass desk lamp in Empire style with...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Lighting

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Brass

19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style
19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style

19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style

$2,700
Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire Empire style Marble and golden bronze Origin France circa 1900 Very good condition. Natural wear.
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire More Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire
Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire

$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt bronze chandelier. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze chandelier. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire More Lighting

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Bronze

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

Gilt bronze chandelier. France, late 19th century.

$18,000
French Empire Period Egyptian Style Porcelain Candelabra
Located in London, GB
French Empire period Egyptian style porcelain candelabra French, c. 1815 Height 81cm, width 27cm, depth 27cm These extremely fine candelabra date from the early 19th Century, during the period of Napoleonic dominance in Europe. It was during this period that interest in the ancient civilisation of Egypt started to become fashionable, in large part due to Napoleon's conquest of the region at the turn of the 19th Century. Each candelabrum is modelled as a standing cross...
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1810s French Antique Empire More Lighting

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Ormolu

French Empire Period Egyptian Style Porcelain Candelabra
French Empire Period Egyptian Style Porcelain Candelabra

French Empire Period Egyptian Style Porcelain Candelabra

$75,113 / set
Classicist Basket Chandelier in antique Empire Style silver brass hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chased and silvered bronze. Basket-shaped body made of hand-wired pearl strings in the course with leaf rosette and a final pince-nez pin. Connect...
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20th Century French Empire More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Classicist Basket Chandelier in antique Empire Style silver brass hand carved
Classicist Basket Chandelier in antique Empire Style silver brass hand carved

Classicist Basket Chandelier in antique Empire Style silver brass hand carved

$6,572
Classicist Basket Chandelier silver in antique Empire Style brass hand crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chased and silver-plated bronze. Basket-shaped body made of hand-wired pearl cords with a leaf rosette and a pine knob at the end, connected by a w...
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20th Century French Empire More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Classicist Basket Chandelier silver in antique Empire Style brass hand crafted
Classicist Basket Chandelier silver in antique Empire Style brass hand crafted

Classicist Basket Chandelier silver in antique Empire Style brass hand crafted

$9,095

Empire more lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire more lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more lighting 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 more lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more lighting, popular names associated with this style include Chapman Manufacturing Company, Cristalleries De Baccarat, Niermann Weeks, and Robert Abbey. 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 more lighting 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 $6,352.

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