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Fine Set of Four Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Five Light Sconces by Caldwell

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A very fine set of four early 20th century gilt bronze five light sconces By Caldwell Edward F. Caldwell and Co. Inc. New York The beautiful foliate-scolled backplate supporting five tiered, great quality chiseled acanthus candle branches, leading down to a wavy casted base. The reverse stamped C within a lozenge. While the model for the present group of wall lights appears in the photographic archives for Edward F. Caldwell & Co., no corresponding design records or draughtsman sketches are extant. However, it was common practice for Caldwell and, later his partner Victor von Lossberg, to travel abroad to acquire decorations of various style and manufacture to subsequently retail in their New York showroom. Edward F. Caldwell & Co., of New York City, was one of the premier designers and manufacturers of electric light fixtures and decorative metalwork from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries. Founded in 1895 by Edward F. Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures, floor and table lamps, and other decorative objects that can be found today in many metropolitan area churches, public buildings, offices, clubs, and residences including, the White House (1902 renovation), St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, New York Public Library, and Rockefeller Center.

Creator:
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Belle Époque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Ormolu,Gilt
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1915
Condition:
Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Long Island City, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: CC14881stDibs: LU905630423932

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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.

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