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Empire & Basket chandeliers

It was around the turn of the 19th century that chandelier design changed radically from its classic established shape. The development of this new design, known as the Empire chandelier is attributed to Napoleon, who wanted a chandelier design that had nothing in common with chandelier styles adopted by the previous French monarchies. The basic design of an Empire chandelier remains the same today. Vertical strings of crystal octagons , often graduated in size, are called the canopy. These will cascade onto a wide metal hoop, forming a graceful curtain. Underneath, the chandelier will have a bowl or basket of crystal octagons. This gives the overall impression of the chandelier looking like an upturned balloon. This is the historic reason behind the British naming the fixture a Regency balloon chandelier, or Regency chandelier. However in essence this is the same design as an Empire chandelier.
  • Timeless And Elegant 24% Lead Crystal Basket Chandelier With Gold Or Chrome Frame, In 4 Sizes

    from £ 640.00

    A very tasteful and glamorous suspended ceiling light, made in Italy, and radiant with 24% Asfour lead crystal droplets on a gold or chrome-plat...

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    from £ 640.00
  • 75 cm old gold and crystal Empire style chandelier

    75 Cm Old Gold And Crystal Empire Style Chandelier

    £ 6,364.60

    A superb traditional antique-style Empire Chandelier crafted in Italy by master artisans, with fine detailing in old gold and crystal droplets. In ...

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    £ 6,364.60
  • crystal empire chandelier in 5 sizes

    Crystal Empire Chandelier In 5 Sizes

    £ 9,246.60

    A beautiful Empire-style chandelier, handmade in Italy, and adorned completely with glittering premium ®crystals.Products by this manufacturer gr...

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    £ 9,246.60
  • premium crystal empire-style chandelier

    Premium Crystal Empire-Style Chandelier

    £ 10,006.70

    A spectacular 24-carat gold-plated empire-style chandelier, made by hand in Italy, and adorned in its entirety with sparkling premium ®crystals.P...

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    £ 10,006.70
  • Large  premium gold-plated empire chandelier

    Large Premium Gold-Plated Empire Chandelier

    £ 45,139.60

    A magnificent large empire style chandelier, plated with 24-carat gold and adorned completely with glittering premium ®crystals. Empire chandelie...

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    £ 45,139.60
  • Gold-plated premium  crystal empire chandelier

    Gold-Plated Premium Crystal Empire Chandelier

    £ 23,670.90

    A beautiful large empire-style chandelier, plated with 24-carat gold, and made by hand in Italy. Completely covering the frame are hundreds of spar...

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    £ 23,670.90
  • Modern chandelier with premium or  crystal Modern chandelier with premium or  crystal

    Modern Chandelier With Premium Crystal

    £ 23,769.90

    A spectacular modern Empire style chandelier, with a nickel frame, and Italian glass crystals. Empire chandeliers are generally very tall and very ...

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    £ 23,769.90
  • 60's Style Natural Jade Stone 'Twiggy' Basket Chandelier

    60'S Style Natural Jade Stone 'Twiggy' Basket Chandelier

    £ 11,573.10

    This 60's style natural jade stone basket chandelier is a tutti-fruitti chandelier with its frame in brushed brass. To complete the 60's vibeit has...

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    £ 11,573.10
  • Contemporary Agate Stone Empire 'Zoila' Chandelier

    Contemporary Agate Stone Empire 'Zoila' Chandelier

    £ 11,004.40

    This is a beautiful contemporary agate stone empire chandelier. It has been inpired by the ball rooms of belle epoque. It features a brushed gold s...

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    £ 11,004.40
  • Black Lava Stone Georgian Chandelier

    Black Lava Stone Georgian Chandelier

    £ 9,148.70

    A classic Louis XV Chandelier with a contemporary twist. For this baroque inspired chandelier, the shape has remained within the era however the an...

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    £ 9,148.70
  • Breathtaking Tall Empire-Style Chandelier With Glittering Asfour Crystals

    £ 8,635.00

    Empire chandeliers are entirely covered with sparkling crystals, which means that even the smallest designs are absolutely breathtaking when illumi...

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    £ 8,635.00
  • Twenty Light Empire Chandelier

    Twenty Light Empire Chandelier

    £ 18,074.10

    An elegant twenty light Empire style chandelier consisting of crystal glass pendants, supported by a solid brass gold plated frame and 'Ivory Shant...

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    £ 18,074.10
  • Spectra crystal empire chandelier in 5 sizes

    Spectra Crystal Empire Chandelier In 5 Sizes

    £ 9,246.60

    A beautiful Empire-style chandelier, handmade in Italy, and adorned completely with glittering premium Spectra ®crystals.Products by this manufact...

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    £ 9,246.60
  • Small Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier

    Small Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier

    £ 4,719.00

    A stunning basket chandelier consisting of full cut 30% lead crystal glass pendants supported by a brass oxide frame. Height: 42cm Diameter: 49cm P...

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    £ 4,719.00
  • Silver Empire Chandelier

    Silver Empire Chandelier

    £ 34,174.00

    Beautiful brass empire chandelier in an antique silver plate finish. It is adorned in Bohemian crystals and features intricate lost wax cast at the...

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    £ 34,174.00
  • Lead Crystal Empire Style Chandelier

    Lead Crystal Empire Style Chandelier

    £ 10,142.00

    A magnificent empire style chandelier consisting of a French gold frame decorated with 30% lead Asfour crystal glass pendants. The price is for the...

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    £ 10,142.00
  • Large Spectra Swarovski gold-plated empire chandelier

    Large Spectra Premium Gold-Plated Empire Chandelier

    £ 45,139.60

    A magnificent large empire style chandelier, plated with 24-carat gold and adorned completely with glittering premium Spectra ®crystals. Empire ch...

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    £ 45,139.60
  • Italian 16 light lead crystal Empire chandelier

    Italian 16 Light Lead Crystal Empire Chandelier

    £ 32,879.00

    A wonderful empire style chandelier consisting of a silver painted frame decorated with 30% lead crystal glass pendants and no fewer than 16 lights...

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    £ 32,879.00
  • Gold-plated Swarovski Spectra crystal empire chandelier

    Gold-Plated Premium Spectra Crystal Empire Chandelier

    £ 23,670.90

    A beautiful large empire-style chandelier, plated with 24-carat gold, and made by hand in Italy. Completely covering the frame are hundreds of spar...

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    £ 23,670.90
  • Glittering 8 light crystal Regency chandelier

    Glittering 8 Light Crystal Regency Chandelier

    £ 5,539.60

    A fabulous 8 light French gold empire-style chandelier adorned entirelywith stunning Italian crystals. A stunning addition to any room and a sure-f...

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    £ 5,539.60
  • French gold and crystal Empire style chandelier12

    French Gold And Crystal Empire Style Chandelier12

    £ 13,800.60

    A wonderful 12 light empire style chandelier consisting of a French gold frame adorned with crystal glass pendants. In the true Italian glass-makin...

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    £ 13,800.60
  • Empire style chandelier with colour-changing LED

    Empire Style Chandelier With Colour-Changing Led

    £ 41,274.20

    A dazzling empire style chandelier consisting of clear glass pendants supported by a chrome plated metal frame. A stunning centrepiece to any room....

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    £ 41,274.20
  • Empire multi-tier gold chandelier with 24% lead crystals

    Empire Multi-Tier Gold Chandelier With 24% Lead Crystals

    £ 21,496.20

    A breathtaking "Empire" large multi-tiered chandelier from Italy, adorned with 24% lead crystal droplets on a 24 carat gold frame. Measuring over 2...

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    £ 21,496.20
  • Crystal Glass Basket Style Chandelier

    Crystal Glass Basket Style Chandelier

    £ 1,323.30

    A fantastic basket style chandelier consisting of crystal glass pendants supported by a gold plated metal frame. It would make a fabulous centrepie...

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    £ 1,323.30

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