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Empire Bronze and Marble Lamps
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Empire Bronze and Marble Lamps

19th century
Sold 9 October 2025 · Willows Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A fine pair of 19th century empire style marble and bronze lamps. A highly elegant pair.

Antico Verde dark green marble with swan neck bronze mounts.

Converted from oil lamps to electricity. Fully rewired with silk flex, and pat tested.

French, circa 1890.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated these Empire Bronze Marble Lamps to the 1890s.

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SA1095988
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Description
A fine pair of 19th century empire style marble and bronze lamps. A highly elegant pair.

Antico Verde dark green marble with swan neck bronze mounts.

Converted from oil lamps to electricity. Fully rewired with silk flex, and pat tested.

French, circa 1890.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated these Empire Bronze Marble Lamps to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095988
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A pair of antique Empire style table lamps featuring dark green marble urn bodies with cast bronze swan handles and square marble bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of antique Empire style table lamps featuring dark green marble urn bodies with cast bronze swan handles and square marble bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Empire Bronze and Marble Lamps

Archive II A pair of antique Empire style table lamps featuring dark green marble urn bodies with cast bronze swan handles and square marble bases. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Empire style table lamps featuring dark green marble urn bodies with cast bronze swan handles and square marble bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Empire style table lamps featuring dark green marble urn bodies with cast bronze swan handles and square marble bases. View IV
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Willows Antiques and Interiors

Willows Antiques and Interiors
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317 Lillie Road
London
SW6 7LL
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A pair of antique Empire style table lamps featuring dark green marble urn bodies with cast bronze swan handles and square marble bases.
Empire bronze and marble lamps
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A pair of antique Empire style table lamps featuring dark green marble urn bodies with cast bronze swan handles and square marble bases.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical / Empire
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsUrn form, Swan handles, Square plinth base, Classical drapery or fluting
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

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The Empire style emerged in France during the early 19th century under Napoleon, drawing heavy inspiration from the classical civilisations of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. It is characterised by symmetrical proportions, militaristic motifs, and the prominent use of gilt bronze and classical urn forms.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from cast bronze, often with fire-gilt or patinated finishes, combined with solid blocks of natural stone such as marble or porphyry. Components were individually cast and hand-chased before being assembled with threaded metal rods or pinned joints.

Authentication involves examining the casting quality for fine hand-chased details, checking for period-appropriate patination and oxidisation on the metal surfaces, and inspecting the construction joints for hand-cut screws or peg fittings rather than modern fasteners.

These pieces function as sculptural focal points and can be integrated by placing them on heavy wooden consoles, desks, or mantelpieces to anchor a room. Pairing them with simple, neutral shades allows the classical metalwork and stone bodies to stand out without visual clutter.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical polishes, abrasive cleaners, or water on patinated metal or porous stone. Maintaining stable indoor humidity levels prevents corrosion of the metal and degradation of the stone base.
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