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Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Creator: Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze light fixture with brown patina and interior lights
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina

1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina

Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous signed twelve light gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Edward F. Caldwell and Company is of the finest quality. It features beautifully chased Neo-classical motifs ...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier

Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier

1910's Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier with 8 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910's Caldwell silver plated bronze chandelier with 8 lights
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1910's Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier with 8 Lights
1910's Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier with 8 Lights

1910's Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier with 8 Lights

1900's Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell large silver plated 12 lights chandelier with a lot of engraved details
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1900's Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details

1900's Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details

Large Signed E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This truly amazing Gilded Age Chandelier of "tent and bag" form features strands of faceted crystal beads of graduated size. The gilt bronze fra...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Large Signed E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
Large Signed E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier

Large Signed E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier

1920's Caldwell Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated chandelier with six lights
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1920's Caldwell Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier
1920's Caldwell Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier

1920's Caldwell Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier

1920s Caldwell Bronze 6 Lights Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell 6 lights chandelier with brown patinated finish
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920s Caldwell Bronze 6 Lights Chandelier
1920s Caldwell Bronze 6 Lights Chandelier

1920s Caldwell Bronze 6 Lights Chandelier

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900’s Caldwell large white leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze light fixture with cut glass inset. (6 interior lights)
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass

1900's Gilt Bronze Caldwell 8 lights Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze 8 lights chandelier
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1900's Gilt Bronze Caldwell 8 lights Chandelier
1900's Gilt Bronze Caldwell 8 lights Chandelier

1900's Gilt Bronze Caldwell 8 lights Chandelier

1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with cherubs
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell Neoclassic gilt bronze chandelier with cherubs atop and engraved body. Available pair, also in one chandelier in...
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with cherubs
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with cherubs

1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with cherubs

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell chandelier with gilded details ,matching sconces available.
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900's Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier with 30 lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell 30 lights chandelier with Neoclassic design. (pair available)
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1900's Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier with 30 lights
1900's Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier with 30 lights

1900's Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier with 30 lights

1900’s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1900’s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
1900’s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900’s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900's Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Greek key
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 silver plated Caldwell 8 lights chandelier with Greek key design (set available)
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

1900's Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Greek key
1900's Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Greek key

1900's Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Greek key

1900’s Caldwell Neoclassical Silver Plated Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated chandelier with 6 lights
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1900’s Caldwell Neoclassical Silver Plated Chandelier
1900’s Caldwell Neoclassical Silver Plated Chandelier

1900’s Caldwell Neoclassical Silver Plated Chandelier

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Engraved Chandelier with
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell chandelier with unusual scrolled arms with 8 lights
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Engraved Chandelier with
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Engraved Chandelier with

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Engraved Chandelier with

1920’s Silver Plated Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated chandelier with six lights
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1920’s Silver Plated Chandelier
1920’s Silver Plated Chandelier

1920’s Silver Plated Chandelier

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three lights
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass

1900 Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier with Opaline Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A of circa 1900's Caldwell bronze lights fixtures with Opaline glass and interior lights
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1900 Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier with Opaline Glass
1900 Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier with Opaline Glass

1900 Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier with Opaline Glass

1920's Silver plated Caldwell Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated chandelier with 8 lights
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

1920's Silver plated Caldwell Chandelier
1920's Silver plated Caldwell Chandelier

1920's Silver plated Caldwell Chandelier

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Caldwell 16 lights silver plated chandeliers from a very prominent state in NYC with a beautiful neoclassic design
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier

1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell neoclassic style chandelier with Greek key design
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key
1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key

1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key

1900's Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandelier with 6 lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell 6 lights bronze chandelier with engraved body
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1900's Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandelier with 6 lights
1900's Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandelier with 6 lights

1900's Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandelier with 6 lights

Late 19th Century Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century gilt bronze Caldwell chandelier with 30 lights picked up from Aspen.CO from Marshall field state
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Late 19th Century Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Late 19th Century Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Late 19th Century Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Caldwell neoclassical style bronze chandelier with Greek key design and crystals hangings
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier
Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier

Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier

Pair of 1900’s Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandeliers
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell chandeliers with engraving on body and arms, very unusual with 12 lights.
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1900’s Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandeliers
Pair of 1900’s Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandeliers

Pair of 1900’s Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandeliers

E.F. Caldwell Important Bronze Chandelier, Two Available
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in East Hampton, NY
TWO substantial and rare bronze Edward F. Caldwell chandeliers featuring a thick chain supporting round frame with lion head motif. Four hanging lights with frosted globe bulbs as sh...
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

E.F. Caldwell Important Bronze Chandelier, Two Available
E.F. Caldwell Important Bronze Chandelier, Two Available

E.F. Caldwell Important Bronze Chandelier, Two Available

Silver Plated Neoclassic Style Caldwell Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning silver plated neoclassic style pendant chandelier by E.F.Caldwell, circa 1920s Edward F. Caldwell & Co., of New York City, was one of the premier designers and manufactur...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Silver Plated Neoclassic Style Caldwell Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920s
Silver Plated Neoclassic Style Caldwell Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920s

Silver Plated Neoclassic Style Caldwell Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920s

Feather Crown Bronze & Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
A feather crown bronze & crystal six arm, eleven lite Empire, Neo-Classical style chandelier attributed to Caldwell.
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Feather Crown Bronze & Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell
Feather Crown Bronze & Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell

Feather Crown Bronze & Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A carica 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with ram’s head. With 4 interior lights.
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell silver plated 8 lights chandelier very unusual floral design
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier

1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier

Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Antique American Neoclassical Gilt & Patinated Bronze multi light dish chandelier embellished with figural masks, neoclassical motifs & finally adorned with a central plaque...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Neoclassical chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Workstead, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Maison Baguès, and Baccarat. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $233 and tops out at $240,000 while the average work can sell for $6,500.

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