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Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Furniture

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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Period: 1940s
Creator: Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Pr 1939&40 Hollywood Regency Custom EF. Caldwell Needlepoint Signed Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
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Pair E.F. Caldwell Custom Bronze Framed Hand Needlepoint Floral Wall Sconces. These are amazing. Signed by maker and one is marked 1939 and the other is marked 1940. This was a custo...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Furniture

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Wonderful Pair Caldwell Two-Arm Brass Bronze Wreath Neoclassical Regency Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
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A Handsome Pair Of Stamped E.F. Caldwell Two-Arm Brass / Bronze Wreath Urn Top Neoclassical, Regency Wall Sconces, Rewired With Up To 60 Watt Edison Bulb...
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1940s Neoclassical Vintage Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

E. F. Caldwell Brass Chandelier with Frosted Hurricane Glass Shades, Circa 1940s
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Located in New York, NY
AHL3551 A vintage eight arm aged brass chandelier with frosted glass hurricane shades. The column and the arms are detailed with delicate scrolls. Signed by the New York maker E. F....
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1940s American Baroque Vintage Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Furniture

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Brass

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Edward F. Caldwell & Co. furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward F. Caldwell & Co. furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edward F. Caldwell & Co. furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. were created in the neoclassical style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Niermann Weeks, and Sterling Bronze Co.. Prices for Edward F. Caldwell & Co. furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,450 and can go as high as $9,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,550.

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