Pair of Caldwell Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall
Lights
About the Item
- Creator:Edward F. Caldwell & Co. (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Patina commensurate with age.
- Seller Location:Spencertown, NY
- Reference Number:
Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. was among America’s preeminent lighting manufacturers of the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries, illuminating the halls and ceilings of some of the most notable buildings in the United States. In addition to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and the White House in Washington, D.C., the company’s masterful light fixtures also adorn the homes of some historically prominent figures, such as J.P. Morgan and Phillip Lehman.
The firm was founded in 1895 by American Edward F. Caldwell and Victor F. von Lossberg, a Latvia native who was raised in Russia. The founders became acquainted while working at Archer & Pancoast Manufacturing Company of New York, which produced gas lighting fixtures.
In 1901 Edward F. Caldwell & Co. opened a foundry, where the owners and the lighting artisans they recruited could explore a range of metalworking techniques and design styles. Caldwell and von Lossberg quickly rose to the top of the electric light manufacturing business with their shared vision, choosing to deliver quality elegant fixtures that frequently drew on historic European designs. The firm produced magnificent lighting pieces, as well as finely crafted decorative objects and mirrors. Their neoclassical designs borrowed heavily from Baroque and Rococo styles — Edward F. Caldwell & Co. also devised Art Deco fixtures during the 1920s — and favored bronze, silver, iron, copper and brass as their primary materials.
With construction on the rise in New York in the early 1900s, not many outfits could take on large-scale lighting contracts. With over 1,000 employees, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. could take on heavy commissions.
After Caldwell died in 1914, von Lossberg carried the company until he died in 1942. Edward F. Caldwell & Co. closed its doors owing to financial troubles in 1959.
Today manufacturer’s work can be seen all across New York City — including at the Bank of Manhattan and the famous Waldorf Astoria hotel — and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. creations are highly sought after by lighting and decor enthusiasts.
On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Edward F. Caldwell & Co. table lamps, chandeliers and pendants, sconces and floor lamps.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Griffin, GA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- A Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Porphyry Vases, 19th CenturyBy Pierre GouthiereLocated in Spencertown, NYThe mounts are similar to those by Gouthière. The one vase having more speckling of white in the porphyry than the other.Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Vases
MaterialsPorphyry, Ormolu
- A Pair of Louis XVI Style Two-Light Ormolu CandlesticksLocated in Spencertown, NYThe pair of Candlesticks each with two arms with fluted columns and acorn finials for holding shades in place.Category
20th Century French Candelabras
MaterialsOrmolu
- Louis XVI Style Side Chair, 19th CenturyLocated in Spencertown, NYA Louis XVI style 'Boudoir' chair.Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
MaterialsWood
- Louis XVI Style Brass Inlaid Mahogany Desk, 20th CenturyLocated in Spencertown, NYLouis XVI brass inlaid mahogany desk with parcel-gilt and green leather inset top. The mahogany veneered on oak. With a single drawer. Lock not working.Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsWood
- Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Bouillotte Lamp, 20th Century, JansenBy Maison JansenLocated in Spencertown, NYThe Lamp made by Jansen of Paris is newly wired. The circular mahogany and brass base with three chip holders, with a squared steel post through the ce...Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Louis XVI Style Mahogany Architects Table with Side Cabinet, 20TH CenturyLocated in Spencertown, NYThe unusual table with adjustable height stand and side cabinet with shelves for storage.Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Desks
MaterialsMahogany
- A Pair of American Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by E. F. CaldwellBy Edward F. Caldwell & Co.Located in New York, NYA pair of antique American Louis XVI style gilt bronze double-light wall sconces of fine quality embellished with ribbons and wreaths by E. F. Cald...Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
- Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. CaldwellBy Edward F. Caldwell & Co.Located in Pittsburgh, PAThis fantastic quality pair of signed Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces are by the renown marker Edward F. Caldwell. They feature Neo-Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, bo...Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsOrmolu
- Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights by E.F.Caldwell & CoLocated in Essex, MAEach stamped on reverse C within a diamond. Typical form each with three lights and very heavy and excellent quality. Newly wired since this picture was taken.Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
- Pair Of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall LightsLocated in Essex, MAWell cast with two arms and urn form finial. Reticulated back.Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Bronze Louis XVI Style Wall LightsLocated in London, GBA pair of bronze Louis XVI style pair of hunting horn three branch wall lights. The branches in the style of French horns, and the back plates with trophy details. Can be electrifi...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBronze
- Pair E.F. Caldwell 3-Light Gilt Bronze Sconces in Louis XVI StyleBy Edward F. Caldwell & Co.Located in New York, NYPair American 19th century gilt bronze three-light sconces in the neoclassical Louis XVI style from Edward F. Caldwell, exhibiting the finest casting, finishing and gilding. With impressed mark of the maker on rear and original sockets with white ceramic diffusers and rare, original white ceramic candle...Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Wall Lights and ...
MaterialsBronze
