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.
$3,800 / item
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Bronze
Caldwell Small Leaded Glass Lights Fixture Flush Mount
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures flush mounted with interior lights
Bronze
$4,800 / item
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass 16''
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Bronze
Pair of Large E. F. Caldwell Flush Mounts, Signed, Circa 1920
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of signed Caldwell flushmounted fixtures, circa 1920. The shaped cameo-style glass dome with classical motifs. With shaped gilt bronze frame and with acorn shaped finials on t...
Bronze
A Bronze Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
American bronze flush mounted fixture by maker Caldwell. The round frame with leaf tip border surrounding arch fluted inner rim securing dome shaped cut-glass shade. Floral, frosted ...
Bronze
Stilnovo Style Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo style flush mount ceiling light. Italy 1960s Rewired for US. Takes one medium base bulb. 3 flush mounts are available. Also 8 flush...
Metal
Glass Flush Mounted Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1940's octagonal gilt bronze and milk glass flush mounted light fixture with an interior light. Measurements: Dia...
Bronze
$3,389Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20.48 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Large Coach Lanterns Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 19th
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of 19th coach lanterns - wall lights fixtures. Germany. Lamp sockets: 1.
Metal, Brass, Copper
Crystal Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal and crystals flush-mounted light fixture with five interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 21" Drop: 6"
Crystal, Bronze
1. of 16 Opaline Glass Cube Flush Mount, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Opaline Glass Cube Flush Mount, 1960s Germany The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 75W max. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all cou...
Plastic, Opaline Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with embossed multicolored glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very ...
Porcelain, Glass
1920s Belgian White Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vissolite, Belgium 1920s White opaline Ar Deco Flush Mount Metal glass holder with white porcelain bulb holder Diameter glass holder 16 cm / 6.3 inches Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Pr...
Nickel
British Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British opaline glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. White opaline glass Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94 inches Weight: 0.90 kg / ...
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light in yellow glass with embossed surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. The lamp uses...
Porcelain, Glass
$1,471
H 9.85 in Dm 13 in
Art Deco Flush Mount, Marbled Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass, Germany 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Art Deco flush mount was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s to 1930s during the Bauhaus period. It features a soft pale green colored opaline glass lamp...
Brass
Stilnovo Flush Mount Fixture
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s of the period Stilnovo Flush Mount Fixture in glass and red painted steel from Italy. Partially restored and re-wired with 3-E26 medium based sockets for use in the US. Light b...
Steel
Pair Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Flush Mounts, Sweden 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish Grace Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Flush Mounts / Pendants, Sweden 1940s The lights feature a striking Swedish Art Deco design, combining geometric elegance with refined ...
Brass
Waldorf Astoria Cut Crystal & Bronze Flush Mount Light
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This fixture designed by E.F. Caldwell was part of the original interior design of the Waldorf Astoria, Park Ave. The detail in both the crystal and the bronze is crisp and well pres...
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze Sunburst Semi-Flush Fixture by E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Bronze six-light sunburst semi-flush by Edward Caldwell, circa 1920s. In 1902, with invitations sent for the first State Dinner in the newly restored State Dining Room, President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned Edward Caldwell to design lights worthy of the White House. As theater-goers took their seats in Radio City Music Hall, they were ushered along by the twinkling Art Deco lights...
Bronze
Bronze Sunburst Semi-Flush Fixture by E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Bronze six- light sunburst semi-flush by Edward Caldwell, circa 1920s. In 1902, with invitations sent for the first State Dinner in the newly restored State Dining Room, President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned Edward Caldwell to design lights worthy of the White House. As theater-goers took their seats in Radio City Music Hall, they were ushered along by the twinkling Art Deco lights...
Bronze
Sold
H 6.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Incredible Set Of Three Caldwell Bronze Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier Fixtures
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
This trio of Caldwell flush mounts are perfect for the larger space, over a long island or down a hallway. Or to just give wonderful light in your room. Beautiful cut crystal dish with star center centered on a silvered bronze rim embellished with floral detail that is repeated in the center finial atop a beaded and fluted plate...
Crystal, Bronze
E.F.Caldwell Art Nouveau Styled Gold Gilded Light Fixtures
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A lavish European styled gold gilded flush mounted ceiling light fixtures in the 1910's mix of Art Nouveau, Beaux Art and Deluxe high style design. Wonderfully detailed with rondials and leafy motif, and a single bulb fixture to the center filigree, heavy and well constructed.Designed by the famous Edward F.Caldwell and manufactured in NY he provided lighting to some of the most important buildings of the time including the White House, St.Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center and many more,known for his quality and eye for detail Removed from the important and now demolished (1977) Albee theater in Cincinnati ,Ohio designed...
Gold, Bronze
Sold
H 32 in W 25 in D 25 in
Wonderful Caldwell Beaded Basket Form Chandelier Fine Bronze Bow & Swag Detail
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Documented Caldwell Beaded Basket & Very Fine Gilt Bronze Detailed Chandelier. Dressed With Gilt Bronze Swags, Set With 10 Lights Inside.
Bronze
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