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.
Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The pair of highly detailed, fine bronze Neoclassical wall sconces feature large urn decor at the center, with textured curved arms raising from the urn base and ending with wide bo...
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s, #2
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The pair of highly detailed, fine bronze Neoclassical wall sconces feature large urn decor at the center, with textured curved arms raising from the urn base and ending with wide bo...
Bronze
Pair Gilt Bronze Neo-Classical Candelabra Lamps Signed E. F, Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This impressive pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze candelabra are signed by the famous maker E.F. Caldwell. they retain their o...
Bronze
A Pair of 20th. C. American Caldwell Gilt Bronze 7-Arm Torchieres w/ Lion Feet
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Rare Pair of 20th. Century American Caldwell Gilt Bronze 7-Arm Torchieres with Lion Feet. Each with a Solomonic-form stem molded with spiral fluting and grape leaves and ...
Bronze
Caldwell Pair of Silvered and Doré Bronze Neoclassic Lamps
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell, a pair of doré and silvered bronze tripod form floor lamps on conforming marble bases. The seven-armed candelabra are carried on neoclassic urns decorated with rams' heads ...
Bronze
$610
H 6.7 in W 13 in D 10.15 in
Pair Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze w Patina Sconces 3 light Wall Candelabra
Located in Sweden, SE
Very Good stylish and fancy fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconces in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Contin...
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
$2,850 / set
H 18 in W 7 in D 6 in
Beautiful French Dore Bronze Marble Cherub Ormolu-Mounted Candelabra Lamps, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of French gilt doré bronze and marble cherub ormolu-mounted candelabra / three branch lamps.
Marble, Bronze
$16,800Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 13.78 in
Amazing Pair of French 19th Century Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branche...
Bronze
Pair of Cobra Candle Holders - France, Circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Exotic pair of brass candlesticks with intricate etched pattern and red enamel finish.
$1,090
H 20.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Gilt Bronze Tiffany "Puddlestick" Candlestick New York 20th Century
By Tiffany Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tiffany Studios gilt bronze "Puddlestick" candlestick. Signed with stamped signature "Tiffany Studios New York 1213" to bottom.
Bronze
$14,750 / set
H 32 in W 12 in D 10.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze & Faience Porcelain Table Lamp Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and Faience porcelain three-light candelabra table lamps. The ovoid porcelain urn hand decorated in floral burgundy...
Bronze, Ormolu
$4,875Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 23.75 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra with Putti Holding Floral Bouquets
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of candelabra with winged putti, each supporting a floral bouquet, on top of marble base. Each putti is patinated bronze and the bouquets are gilt bronze. The floral bouquet has...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$27,500 / set
H 15 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of American parcel-gilt and patinated bronze, twin light candelabras/ table lamps attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co, New York, first quarter of the 20th century. Ea...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 13.78 in
Amazing Pair of French 19th Century Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branche...
Bronze
Pair of Silvered Bronze Photophores, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
This model of Regence style hurricane lamps evolved in the early 18th century. It is a type of candlestick designed to shield candle flames from wind. They were used to illuminate te...
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Candelabras, Neoclassical Design, Circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant early 20th-century French bronze candelabras with classical symmetry and refined patina. A refined pair of French bronze candelabras from the early 20th century, embodying t...
Bronze
$4,295 / set
H 26.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV style gilt bronze candelabras. Outstanding finely detailed pair of antique French Napoleon ...
Bronze
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Candelabra Form Lamps
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed pair of gilt bronze lamps by E. F. Caldwell feature classical motifs, including acanthus leaves and fluted columns.
Bronze
Pair E. F. Caldwell Marble, Bronze, and Wedgwood Candelabra form Lamps
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous pair of Caldwell lamps feature Wedgwood jasperware plaques and gilt bronze mounts on Carrara marble.
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair Gilt Bronze and Crystal Girandole or Candelabra Lamps by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed pair of gilt bronze and crystal lustres feature neoclassical motifs including acanthus leaves and floral rosettes.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Robert Adam Style Candelabra Form Lamps
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This beautiful pair of gilt bronze lamps feature neoclassical motifs, including urn form finials, bow knots, and acanthus leaves.
Bronze
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