Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier A stunning original chandelier in the Napoleon III style, embodying the elegance and grandeur of the 19th century.
Crystal, Brass
$1,700
Jewelry box Napoleon III
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The key pieces found in almost all Napoleon III decorations are: fireplaces, mirrors, torches and chandeliers. The Second Empire is especially marked by the codes of luxury.
Bronze
19th Century Second Empire Chandelier with Pink Crystals
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
Full restored chandelier from France. New wire and sockets, crystals are complete.
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Second Empire Chandelier with Pink Crystals
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
Full restored chandelier from France. New wire and sockets, crystals are complete.
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Second Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
19th Century Chandelier in Gilt Bronze second Empire Period, into two patinas, green and gold with heads of man with beard.
French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 4 x 2 Arms
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
This French Second Empire gilt bronze chandelier with 4 x 2 arms recently restored, cabling and sockets were completely renewed.
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 27.56 in
Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Thirteen-Light Gilt Bronze, France, 20th Century
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
The Baccarat Crinoline crystal chandelier was created at the end of the 19th century and its Classic style inspired by iconic Second Empire petticoats.
Crystal, Bronze
French, Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilded, iron and bronze chandelier with angels, griffins, recumbent figures and a large, crystal basket. Originally made for gas.
Iron, Ormolu
Second Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
9 light solid bronze Second Empire chandelier. Recently rewired, UL listing available for an additional fee.
Bronze
Lengthy Second Empire Crystal & Bronze Basket Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Held with a large, oval linked chain. Second Empire, France, 1870. Newly rewired. Measures: 39" height x 16" diameter, approximately 75.5" total drop.
Crystal, Bronze
A Large French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French Second Empire, six branch chandelier in gilt bronze, with Ne-Classical features and a cut glass dish to the base.
An Swedish Second Empire Style Giltwood 6-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Swedish second empire style giltwood 6-light chandelier; the flared canopy suspending 3 chains supporting a scalloped cup-shaped bowl above a fluted pendant; centering a c...
19th century Second Empire French Petite Size Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
French Second Empire brass waterfall chandelier featuring festoons of clear glass beading.
Brass
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze and Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire The grand turned alabaster marble bowl sits in a bronze ring decorated with ribbons and floral rosettes...
Alabaster, Bronze
Swedish 8-light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A graceful Swedish second empire giltwood 8-light chandelier with ivory painted scalloped bowl
Giltwood
French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French Second Empire, six branch chandelier in gilt bronze, with neoclassical features and a cut glass dish to the base.
Parisian Second Empire Style Darkened Brass Chandeliers 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful pair of Parisian, 1920s 2nd Empire style chandeliers with a darkened brass structure. They are decked with pendeloque and rose crystals, 4 spires, and decorative glass di...
Crystal, Brass
19th c. Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful Second Empire chandelier. Made in France, this excellent fixture has been expertly electrified.
Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fantastic eight light Second Empire chandelier. Handcrafted in France during the 1800's, the beautiful chandelier is made of classic bronze and black lacquer.
Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous six light Second Empire chandelier. Originally crafted in France during the 19th century, this chandelier is made of beautiful bronze and black lacquer.
Bronze
19th c. Second Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A wonderful six light Second Empire chandelier from France. During the 1800's, this fixture was candle burning, but today, this beautiful chandelier has been been custom converted an...
Bronze
Second Empire bronze and crystal chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Second Empire bronze and crystal chandelier with 8 lights, circa 1865 - 1880.
Handsome French Second Empire 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This is an imposing twelve light chandelier originally gas. It is made of bronze with finely cast gilt bronze ornamentation.
Bronze
Rare Original Second Empire Chandelier from 1890
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
This unique gilded Second Empire is in excellent condition. We totally restored this item completely, rewire and new sockets.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Silver-Plated Copper Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
This finely crafted antique jewelry box was made in France circa 1880, during the Napoleon III period. Constructed of silver-plated copper, the rectangular casket features elaborate ...
Silver Plate, Copper
$4,340
H 5.71 in W 9.06 in D 6.11 in
Napoleon III Ebony Box Stamped "TAHAN Supplier to the Emperor", with Expertise
By Tahan Paris
Located in Bochum, NRW
Napoleon III Period Ebony Luxury Box by TAHAN, Paris, with Expertise. Stamped “TAHAN Fr de l’Empereur” — official purveyor to the Emperor. A rare and impeccably preserved example of ...
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu and Cloisonné Jewel Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III ormolu and cloisonné jewel box. Just a little charmer.
Ormolu
Louis XIV Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This fixture has many excellent qualities. The cage frame is gilt, the central stem is clad in crystal,, the arms and candle sockets are slender and elegant. There are nine arms and...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Napoleon III Ebonized Jewelry Box - French Decorative Object
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Napoleon III jewelry box, crafted in France during the mid 19th century. Made of ebonized wood with Boulle marquetry on the lid and finely chiseled gilt bronze ornamentation ...
Bronze
$3,768Sale Price|39% Off
H 42.52 in Dm 31.11 in
19th Century Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 9 Lights
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fabulous, traditional gilt brass, bronze and cut crystal chandelier of nine lights, dating from the second half of the 19th century. This outstanding piece is richly decorated with...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French bronze box with semi precious stones. Lovely 19th century French Baroque style bronze box or jewel casket with semi precious stones retaining the original tufted...
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Classic Louis XV style chandelier of birdcage design having nine arms; the gilt metal frame heavily laden with various sized crystal plaquettes; originally candle lit but now compl...
Crystal
$6,510
H 34.26 in Dm 22.45 in
Antique French Napoleon III Brass Crystal Chandelier Gothic Style 6 Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
This antique French chandelier captivates with its sleek, tiered design featuring curved brass arms and a varied arrangement of clear crystals. Its appearance is characteristic of th...
Crystal, Brass
$14,735
H 45.67 in Dm 29.93 in
Antique French gilt bronze crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XVI, ca.1910
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An amazing French crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XVI. This fabulous chandelier has in total 11 lights: 6 inside the chandelier and 5 outside. Decorated with clear crystal a...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French Napoleon III box with inlaid bone decor, polished black color surface, natural silk textile inside. Includes key. After the renovation - very good condition. NOTE: Bu...
Wood, Bone, Silk
French Victorian Bronze and Enamel Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze and multicolored enamel cloisonne box with floral and scroll design with red velvet interior.
Bronze, Enamel
French 19th Century Empire Style 16-Light Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Empire style 16-light crystal and gilt metal basket chandelier from the 19th century, with scrolling arms, diamond and rosette motifs. Born in France during the politi...
Crystal, Metal
Card Box, Napoléon III
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Napoleon III-period papier-mâché and wood marquetry card box with original key. The lid is richly decorated with a polychromatic bunch of flowers in a central medallion with gilt fra...
Paper
$9,365
H 29.53 in Dm 30.32 in
Antique Louis XVI Revival Crystal Chandelier Giltwood and Brass circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional antique crystal chandelier from the late 19th century. The traditional combination of different materials is particularly interesting. The richly ornamented central s...
Crystal, Brass
Box of Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
sevres box circa 1900 perfect state cobalt blue with gold hand painted origin france. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most important and well-known European madame-...
Ceramic
$38,950Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 34 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
By Raingo Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style Empire figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of t...
Bronze
$491 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Located in Austin, TX
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers. The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...
Pottery
$2,101Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 29.53 in
Beautiful Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 57 glass rondini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 57 glass petals "rondini" (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame. Period: late X...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Griffons Table Pedestals
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two grand and very impressive cast concrete neoclassical style pedestal dining table bases with finely detailed winged griffins. Will support a large stone, marble or glass table top...
Concrete
$1,100
H 12 in W 12 in D 1 in
Field Painting August 3 - Contemporary Landscape Painting Wildflowers, 2023
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary landscape painting in oil on linen, a peaceful summer scene beautifully captures the idyllic feel of a field of wildflowers in early August. Signed, dated and ti...
Oil, Linen
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
$208,261Sale Price|24% Off
H 53.125 in W 43.25 in
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
Oil
Pair of Crystal Sconces by Baccarat, France, circa 1930
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of two-light wall lights by Baccarat in cut lead crystal, all bobeches are signed 'Baccarat' in relief. They are in great condition with no breaks.
Crystal
English Gothic Oak Altar Table, Carved Dark Oak, 19th Century, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic style (19th Cent) dark oak table top altar with a filigree shelf under 3 tracery carved panels with an open lattice gallery
Oak
$18,000
H 25.5 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
French Figural Cherub Gilt Bronze & Marble Candelabra Clock Set, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French figural cherub gilt bronze and marble three piece clock set flanked by gilt bronze marble sphere six light candelabras, central clock flanked by figural griffons, lower foliag...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Unavailable|$2,995
H 12.25 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze & Champleve 'Marie Antoinette' Mantel or Table Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 'Marie Anoinette' antique clock is signed on the face by an unknown maker, and originated from France and dating to approximately 1880 and done in the period Louis XVI style. Th...
Bronze
$29,850 / set
H 46.5 in W 58.5 in D 32 in
A French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved 5-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Impressive French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style five-piece giltwood carved salon or parlor suite, comprising of a canapé (settee) and four fauteuils à la reine (Armchairs) uph...
Damask, Giltwood
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.5 in W 18 in D 1.75 in
"Hercules and the Bull", Mythological Relief Sculpture with Male Nude, di Signa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly sculpted and beautifully finished with a deep mossy green glaze, this bas relief sculpture depicts a nude Hercules, possibly carrying the Cretan bull, followed by a robed fema...
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Desk with Leather Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (English-19th Century) mahogany table desk with 3 drawers and various inlaid woods with bronze trim & swags on legs with a leather top (WROTHAM PARK)
Bronze
$32,883 / set
H 24.41 in W 21.86 in D 8.08 in
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra. The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired b...
Bronze
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.