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Empire Candle Holders

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 c Second French Empire Pair of Silver Plated Brass Candlesticks
19th c Second French Empire Pair of Silver Plated Brass Candlesticks

19th c Second French Empire Pair of Silver Plated Brass Candlesticks

Located in Savannah, GA

This classic pair of antique French candlesticks are hand crafted of silver plate and brass Details include downward tapering on fluted shafts supported by a round heavily embossed f...

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1850s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Silver Plate, Brass

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder
19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early 19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base. Impressive and versatile fragment found in Copenhagen. Would make a perfect candleholder for a thick alter candle...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century
French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

A wonderful 19th century candelabra in the French Empire style, made of patinated bronze, gilt bronze and marble. The stem represents a woman holding aloft a two-armed torch, the who...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Brass Candle Sconces, Swan Design, Antique, 1820
Pair of French Empire Brass Candle Sconces, Swan Design, Antique, 1820

Pair of French Empire Brass Candle Sconces, Swan Design, Antique, 1820

Located in Austin, TX

Candle holder sconces from France from the Empire period. This finely cast pair of sconces features a solid brass structure with a swan holding two chained candle...

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1820s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Empire style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Garniture Set
Empire style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Garniture Set

Empire style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Garniture Set

Located in New York, NY

Empire style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Garniture Set French circa 1900 Dish: 12.5" H x 9" D Candelabras: 10" H x 10" W x 6" D

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Early 20th Century French Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions
c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions

c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

This magnificent French Empire ormolu candlestick presents the pure luxury of early 19th-century Parisian craftsmanship. The sculptural body features four finely cast classical portr...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Hoofed Faun Feet, circa 1890
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Hoofed Faun Feet, circa 1890

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Hoofed Faun Feet, circa 1890

Located in Miami, FL

A fine Pair of French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks on hoofed faun feet, late 19th century. A fluted column rises on three cloven-hoofed hocked faun legs and feet. These antique c...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Two 19th Century French Bronze Partially Gilt Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet
Two 19th Century French Bronze Partially Gilt Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Two 19th Century French Bronze Partially Gilt Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Located in Haarlem, NL

Two 19th century French partially ormolu bronze candlesticks on cloven hoofed hocked faun legs and feet Cast in bronze, adorned with floral and acanthus leaf motif. The candle inse...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815
Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815

Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PAIR OF EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA Paris, France ca. 1815-35 raised on antico verde marble plinths 25 1/2" H x 9" W x 4 1/2" D A very finely chiseled ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks, 19th C
Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks, 19th C

Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks, 19th C

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Empire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks France, 19th Century Elegant pair of French Empire-period candlesticks executed in finely chased ormolu and pat...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of French Empire Revival Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 11.5" H
Pair of French Empire Revival Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 11.5" H

Pair of French Empire Revival Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 11.5" H

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Empire Revival Bronze Candlesticks France, 19th Century Elegant pair of French patinated and gilt bronze candlesticks executed in the Empire Revival taste. Each featu...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France . A pair of French silver plated candelabras. Decorated with leaves and flowers.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks
c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks

c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair c1810 French Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks/ Candle Holders. Highly detailed. When I saw these I was thinking that they are stunning.

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1810s Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

19th Century French Candlestick
19th Century French Candlestick

19th Century French Candlestick

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French candlestick is a stunning example of French craftsmanship, made of brass with intricate detailing. The candlestick features a textured body resembling scales...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces
Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of heavy, un-wired single arm sconces from Florence, Italy. Features a sunburst back plate with concave bowl and eagle-head motif. Masterful casting with wonderful detail. Candle cup measures...

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1940s Italian Vintage Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Important Pair of 1st Period French Empire Pat. & Dore Bronze 6-Light Candelabra
Important Pair of 1st Period French Empire Pat. & Dore Bronze 6-Light Candelabra

Important Pair of 1st Period French Empire Pat. & Dore Bronze 6-Light Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous and important pair of antique French 1st period Empire patinated and two-tone matte and burnished doré bronze six-light candelabras. Each modeled with figures of Goddess D...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a pair of 19th Century French Empire Style candelabras with 7 lights, featuring a luxurious design typical of the French Empire period. These decorative collectibles exude el...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Metal, Bronze

Pair c1810 French Empire Gilt Bronze Detailed Ovoid Form Candle Holders
Pair c1810 French Empire Gilt Bronze Detailed Ovoid Form Candle Holders

Pair c1810 French Empire Gilt Bronze Detailed Ovoid Form Candle Holders

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair c1810 French Empire Gilt Bronze Ovoid Form Candle Holders/ Candlesticks. Highly detailed antiquity.

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1810s Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair Italian Empire Period Brass 3-Light Figural Candelabras, Early 19th Century
Pair Italian Empire Period Brass 3-Light Figural Candelabras, Early 19th Century

Pair Italian Empire Period Brass 3-Light Figural Candelabras, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Finely cast and supported by circular bases, the tops issuing two arms with single candleholders with a central figural candleholder.

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of French Empire Bronze Dore Candelabras with Sphinx Figures
Pair of French Empire Bronze Dore Candelabras with Sphinx Figures

Pair of French Empire Bronze Dore Candelabras with Sphinx Figures

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire bronze dore 4 arm candelabras with figural sphinx decorations on the triangular bases. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

A Pair of Late Empire Silver Candlesticks by Caspar Julius Worm (1788-1857)
A Pair of Late Empire Silver Candlesticks by Caspar Julius Worm (1788-1857)

A Pair of Late Empire Silver Candlesticks by Caspar Julius Worm (1788-1857)

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of late Empire silver candlesticks crafted by master silversmith Caspar Julius Worm. Created in Copenhagen in 1837, these candlesticks are richly decorated with intricate acan...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Silver

19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks
19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks

19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks

Located in Savannah, GA

This graceful pair of antique French candlesticks are made of hand crafted brass and are in very good condition. Details include downward tapering on fluted shafts supported by a rou...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders
Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders

Located in Brescia, IT

Italian late 18th Century pair of Empire burnished brass candleholders This pair of antique brass candleholders was handcrafted by Italian...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras
Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras

Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous 19th century; European Gilt bronze and metal Approximate size: 17.75 (h) x 9.75 (w) x 3.5 (d) inches The present pair of distinctive antique gilt metal candlesticks are i...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Brass

Grand Pair of French, Second Empire Candelabra
Grand Pair of French, Second Empire Candelabra

Grand Pair of French, Second Empire Candelabra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant pair of 7 arm, cast metal and gilded bronze candelabra with flame finials, mounted on marble bases.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

Wonderful Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Patinated Regency 2 Arm Wall Sconces
Wonderful Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Patinated Regency 2 Arm Wall Sconces

Wonderful Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Patinated Regency 2 Arm Wall Sconces

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of very fine French empire doré bronze and patinated figural women two-arm sconces, rewired with new candelabra sockets and ready to install with supplied mounting b...

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20th Century French Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Bronze Dore Five-Arm Urn Candelabras
19th Century French Empire Bronze Dore Five-Arm Urn Candelabras

19th Century French Empire Bronze Dore Five-Arm Urn Candelabras

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore 5 arm urn shaped candelabras on square bases. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

A Pair of Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt Floor Candelabras, 19th Century
A Pair of Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt Floor Candelabras, 19th Century

A Pair of Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt Floor Candelabras, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt Floor Candelabras, 19th Century Description: Each with a tapered faux marble column shaft rising to double foliate collar and leaf carved d...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Wood

French Empire Period Bronze & Gilt Candelabrum, 19th Century
French Empire Period Bronze & Gilt Candelabrum, 19th Century

French Empire Period Bronze & Gilt Candelabrum, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This bronze candelabrum is a striking example of the Empire style, popular in the early 19th century. It features a tall, elegant column decorated with detailed leaf patterns and cro...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Crystal, Bronze

Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras
Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras

Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

An important pair of Russian Empire Figural patinated and Dore Bronze six-light candelabras with maidens and putties with verde antico marble bases. Eac...

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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Empire-Style Bronze and Siena Marble Candlesticks – Circa 1830
Pair of Empire-Style Bronze and Siena Marble Candlesticks – Circa 1830

Pair of Empire-Style Bronze and Siena Marble Candlesticks – Circa 1830

Located in IT

This exquisite pair of Empire-style candlesticks from circa 1830 features intricate bronze detailing atop rich Siena marble bases. Resting on tripod bases with lion paw feet, these c...

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1830s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Siena Marble, Bronze

20th Century Seven Lights Italian Solid Silver Candelabra Empire revival
20th Century Seven Lights Italian Solid Silver Candelabra Empire revival

20th Century Seven Lights Italian Solid Silver Candelabra Empire revival

By Arno Fassi

Located in VALENZA, IT

Magnificent Empire style candelabra in solid 800 silver The base is square with lion paw-shaped feet. Two frames with the typical palmettes of the Empire style frame a second smaller square decorated with 4 central flowers. The stem of the candelabra is a statue of a woman (goddess) with her hair gathered and holding a cornucopia in one hand ending with the main candle holder. The candelabra has 7 lights. The arms of the candelabra, made with the casting technique, have candle holders and wax collectors also made with the casting technique and finely chiseled. The central candle holder stands out for its height which surpasses all the other candle holders, making the candelabra slim and balanced in shape and proportions. A classic example of high quality Italian silverware suitable to be placed in elegant and prestigious homes. Made in Milan - Italy by Fassi silverware Silver 800°°/°°° Candelabra Empire...

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20th Century Italian Empire Candle Holders

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Silver

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This regal pair of bronze and slate candlesticks originated in 19th-century France and are beautifully detailed with molded and gilt embellishments. Crafted in the style of Empire furniture, each candlestick rests on a triform bronze base of claw feet and petal scrollwork, topped by a gilt acanthus leaf throne supporting a simple black slate stem. The sleek stone posts in turn support an urn-form bronze capital with floral and gilt elements. A gorgeous example of French opulence...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Slate, Bronze

Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated  Bronze Candelabra
Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated  Bronze Candelabra

Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pair of Russian Empire figural candelabra featuring a patinated bronze caryatid holding a gilt bronze urn mounted with a torch atop her head, with two ...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Danish Candlesticks
Pair of Danish Candlesticks

Pair of Danish Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Danish Empire painted and bone candlesticks, circa 1810, of baluster form carved bone bandings and a circular base.

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19th Century Danish Antique Empire Candle Holders

Pair of Early 19th c Empire Gilt Bronze Cassolettes
Pair of Early 19th c Empire Gilt Bronze Cassolettes

Pair of Early 19th c Empire Gilt Bronze Cassolettes

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Early 19th C Empire Gilt Bronze Cassolettes. With a classic egg and dart pattern on the rim, the pair are adorned with two sets of winged male figures. The pair rest atop rec...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Empire-period Victory candelabra in marble and gilt bronze, circa 1800
Pair of Empire-period Victory candelabra in marble and gilt bronze, circa 1800

Pair of Empire-period Victory candelabra in marble and gilt bronze, circa 1800

Located in NICE, FR

Pair of Empire-period Victory candelabra in marble and gilt bronze, c. 1800 This elegant pair of Empire-period candelabra, dating from around 1800, combines the noble materials of m...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Elegant Gilded and Dark Patinated Empire Candlesticks, circa 1810
Pair of Elegant Gilded and Dark Patinated Empire Candlesticks, circa 1810

Pair of Elegant Gilded and Dark Patinated Empire Candlesticks, circa 1810

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of extremely elegant gilded and dark patinated bronze Empire Candlesticks. Probably made i Paris around 1810. Beautiful contrast between the gilded and dark patinated bronze. ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Empire Candlesticks, early 19th Century
Empire Candlesticks, early 19th Century

Empire Candlesticks, early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

A pair of elegant Empire candlesticks crafted from partially fire-gilded bronze, dating to the early 19th century. Each candlestick stands on a round base, featuring a tapered, flute...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Stunning
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Stunning

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Stunning

Located in IT

This elegant pair of early 19th-century French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks is in stunning condition, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship typical of the Empire period. The richly g...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Bronze French Empire Style Candelabrum
Bronze French Empire Style Candelabrum

Bronze French Empire Style Candelabrum

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Bronze French Empire style candelabrum.

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19th Century Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candelabras, c. 1850
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candelabras, c. 1850

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candelabras, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This regal pair of bronze and slate candelabras originated in 19th-century France and are beautifully detailed with molded and gilt embellishments. Crafted in the style of Empire furniture, each candlestick rests on a tiered, triform bronze base of gilt foliate scrollwork surrounding a central baluster post. From each base, a sleek stone stem of polished black slate rises to support the cast bronze top of three curved arms and four candle dishes, embellished with further gilt elements and bobèches, or drip pans. A gorgeous example of French opulence...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Slate, Bronze

Pair of Exquisite French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra ca 1810
Pair of Exquisite French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra ca 1810

Pair of Exquisite French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra ca 1810

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

These candlesticks are ornate artifacts from the French Empire period, which dates back to the early 19th century, typically considered as the reign of Napoleon I from 1804 to 1814. ...

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1810s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Gold, Bronze

Pair of Empire Candelabra with Green Marble Bases & 4 Candle Holders
Pair of Empire Candelabra with Green Marble Bases & 4 Candle Holders

Pair of Empire Candelabra with Green Marble Bases & 4 Candle Holders

Located in Atlanta, GA

These pair of Empire candelabras feature angles holding 4 candleholders atop a green marble base.

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19th Century European Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble

Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire
Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire

Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire

Located in Knivsta, SE

Rare and beautiful gilt bronze ink stand with candlestick. French empire, probably made in Paris around 1810. The gilt bronze with some patina. Wear...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Four-Light Candelabra, Parcel-Gilt Bronze, Pair, Early 19th Century
Empire Four-Light Candelabra, Parcel-Gilt Bronze, Pair, Early 19th Century

Empire Four-Light Candelabra, Parcel-Gilt Bronze, Pair, Early 19th Century

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of Empire period parcel-gilt and patinated bronze four-light candelabra, the patinated column raised on triform scrolled feet over incurved plinth supporting a gilt bronze stand...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Pair of French Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Pair of French Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French gilt bronze and patinated bronze four-light candelabra. France, early 19th century. Measures: H 22 in.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Empire "Retour d' Egypt" Candlesticks
Pair of Empire "Retour d' Egypt" Candlesticks

Pair of Empire "Retour d' Egypt" Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of "Retour d' Egypt" candlesticks. Patinated Bronze shafts toped with fire gilt bobeches on top of figural Caryatids standing on a round base encircled with floral decoration.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Fine Pair of French Empire Dore Bronze & Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Candlesticks
Fine Pair of French Empire Dore Bronze & Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Candlesticks

Fine Pair of French Empire Dore Bronze & Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Candlesticks

Located in Roslyn, NY

An elegant French Empire or neoclassical pair of doré bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted candlesticks. Measures: 4.75W x 11 H.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Candle Holders

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra
19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra

19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra

Located in Hudson, NY

This lovely pair of candelabra, crafted in both gilded and patinated bronze, are 19th century French. Cast as female figures in Egyptian headdress and classical robes standing upon R...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble
Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble

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 marble block plinths. - Three ormolu candle arms/cups - Well modeled.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Candelabras, Antique Pair w/Dore' Gold Finish, 5 Arms
Candelabras, Antique Pair w/Dore' Gold Finish, 5 Arms

Candelabras, Antique Pair w/Dore' Gold Finish, 5 Arms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great looking pair of 5 arm Candelabras. In two colors and Marble bases. In very good condition from an Antique collector in New Orleans. They have been well kept. These will require...

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Early 1900s European Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Early to Mid-19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of Early to Mid-19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Early to Mid-19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine pair of bronze Empire style candlesticks. In excellent original condition. France, early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D'ore Candelabra
Pair of Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D'ore Candelabra

Pair of Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D'ore Candelabra

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique French empire marble and bronze D'ore candelabra.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Empire candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire candle holders 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 candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire candle holders 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 candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Alexandre Vossion, Baccarat, and Arno Fassi. 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 candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $313 and tops out at $148,649 while the average work can sell for $3,788.