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Empire Chandelier
Hingstons of Wilton
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Empire Chandelier

1920 - 1940
Description

Empire chandelier

A classic Empire chandelier of refined proportion and timeless elegance, featuring eight gracefully curved arms with candle style lights and ornate brass detailing. Measuring 76 cm in diameter (30 inches) and 85 cm high (33 inches), this chandelier embodies early 19th century grandeur with its symmetrical form and rich golden finish. Perfect for formal dining rooms, entrance halls, or statement interiors, it casts a warm, luxurious glow that enhances both traditional and contemporary spaces.

Key Features

• Authentic Empire design — symmetrical form with classical balance and decorative brass detailing

• Eight candle style lights — evoke period charm while providing ample illumination

• Rich brass finish — adds warmth and sophistication to any interior

• Ornate scrollwork and finial — showcase fine craftsmanship and historical character

• Ideal proportions — 76 cm diameter × 85 cm high for versatile placement

• Timeless appeal — complements Regency, Georgian, and neoclassical décor themes

Dimensions

Diameter: 76 cm (30 inches)

• Height: 85 cm (33 inches)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.



This Empire chandelier is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Guarantee

This Empire chandelier, carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this French Empire Brass Chandelier to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1212452
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Empire chandelier
A classic Empire chandelier of refined proportion and timeless elegance, featuring eight gracefully curved arms with candle style lights and ornate brass detailing.
Hingstons of Wilton

Measuring 76 cm in diameter (30 inches) and 85 cm high (33 inches), this chandelier embodies early 19th century grandeur with its symmetrical form and rich golden finish. Perfect for formal dining rooms, entrance halls, or statement interiors, it casts a warm, luxurious glow that enhances both traditional and contemporary spaces.

fig 1. An eight-arm French Empire style brass and dark metal chandelier with faux candle bulb holders and classical leaf motifs.
fig 1. Empire Chandelier

Key Features

• Authentic Empire design — symmetrical form with classical balance and decorative brass detailing

• Eight candle style lights — evoke period charm while providing ample illumination

• Rich brass finish — adds warmth and sophistication to any interior

fig 2. An eight-arm French Empire style brass and dark metal chandelier with faux candle bulb holders and classical leaf motifs.
fig 2. Empire Chandelier

• Ornate scrollwork and finial — showcase fine craftsmanship and historical character

• Ideal proportions — 76 cm diameter × 85 cm high for versatile placement

• Timeless appeal — complements Regency, Georgian, and neoclassical décor themes

fig 3. An eight-arm French Empire style brass and dark metal chandelier with faux candle bulb holders and classical leaf motifs.
fig 3. Empire Chandelier

Dimensions

Diameter: 76 cm (30 inches)

• Height: 85 cm (33 inches)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 4. An eight-arm French Empire style brass and dark metal chandelier with faux candle bulb holders and classical leaf motifs.
fig 4. Empire Chandelier

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This Empire chandelier is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Guarantee

This Empire chandelier, carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this French Empire Brass Chandelier to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212452
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Empire chandeliers originated in early nineteenth-century France, heavily influenced by classical Greco-Roman architecture and Neoclassical motifs. They typically feature strict symmetry, dark patinated or painted metals contrasted with gilt-brass detailing, and classical elements such as central urns, leaf palmettes, and rosettes.

Traditional Empire chandeliers were constructed using solid brass, cast bronze, and iron, often finished with dark patination, lacquer, or fire-gilding. Candle-style holders, central urn-shaped bodies, and chased metal collars are standard structural features of this design.

Authentic Empire lighting demonstrates heavy metal casting, hand-chased brass or bronze embellishments, and original threaded joinery. Look for natural oxidisation in recessed details, internal seams on cast metal components, and evidence of historical conversion from candle or gas power to electricity.

An Empire chandelier serves as a structured focal point above a dining table, kitchen island, or within an entrance hallway. Pairing the contrasting dark metal and warm brass palette with neutral wall tones or contemporary minimalist furniture creates a balanced interior scheme.

Dust the fixture regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a delicate soft-bristled brush to reach detailed brass mouldings. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that could strip original surface patination or protective lacquer.
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