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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Period: Early 20th Century
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
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
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Neoclassical Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated chandelier with 6 lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of 1900’s Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell chandeliers with engraving on body and arms, very unusual with 12 lights.
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandelier with 6 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell 6 lights bronze chandelier with engraved body
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Baguès-Style French Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite, 1920s French gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier in the manner of Maison Baguès.
The chandelier features a scrolled-iron frame with a naturally distressed gilt-fin...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique Swedish Brass Fixture with Opaline Glass in the Neoclassic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Swedish Brass Fixture with Opaline Glass in the Neoclassic Manner
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Sack of Pearls Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Sack of Pearls Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with Bacchus is one of the most spectacular lighting fixtures we've had the pleasure of offering! Combining br...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Yellow Glass Pendant Light
Located in Canton, MA
Yellow glass pendant light. Brass chain fixture with yellow and white bell shaped glass shade with a neoclassical stencil design. Single light, Ed...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Silver Color Brass Four-Light Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style petite silver color brass four-light chandelier from ca. 1920.
This elegant and compact four-light chandelier features a silver color brass frame with a fl...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Silver Argand Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Silver and crystal argand pendant light. This would be excellent for a high ceilinged entryway or a stairway. A central light hangs from three strands of delicate chain. The light ha...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Decorative Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant. The Pierced gilt bronze ring issuing downwards graduated octagon graduated octagon chains, on top five lights. At the top five an...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical White Cast Glass Bowl Light
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century Cast Glass Bowl Light. Translucent white glass with a matte finish, The Glass is from c. 1910, and the fixture has been custom made out o...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Single Antique Brass Pendant with Old Milk Glass
Located in Canton, MA
A classic hanging pendant light. White milk glass bell shaped shade. 2 ¼” fitter. Fixture and chain is brass with a medium patina. Single standard base bulb, 75 watt max. Completely ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Very Fine Crystal Pendant. France, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine crystal pendant. France, circa 1920. 1 light.
Dimensions: Height 21" Diameter 14.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Frosted Cut Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
French neoclassical style ceiling light fixture from circa 1910, with an ornate brass body and a beautiful frosted cut glass lamp shade.
One sock...
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Very Fine Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine neoclassical chandelier featuring a "burst" of crystal icicles on the top, centrical pierced gallery issuing six lights, chains of g...
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous and impressive pair of Russian crystal & ormolu mounted three-light lantern chandeliers. A pair of Russian neoclassical style lantern chand...
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920's American Pendant Fixture
Located in Denver, CO
A beautiful example of 1920's fixture featuring a frosted embossed glass shade and 4 medium base candle sockets. The metal reed and ribbon motif repeat...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, France, Early 20th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and crystal chandelier. France, early 20th century.
Crystals attributed to Baccarat.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Brass and Bronze Pendant Light with Cut Glass Lampshade, ca. 1900
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French brass and bronze pendant light with cut glass lampshade from the circa 1900.
This beautiful antique neoclassical style p...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
E.F. Caldwell Important Bronze Chandelier, Two Available
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...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, Germany, circa the 1920s.
This impressive Neoclassical style chandelier in oak is finely hand-crafted, made in the first third of the 20th Century.
Impeccable details of carved leaves are seen throughout the chandelier, especially in the six arms, and in the base, imposing canopy, and ornate finale. Six adorable white alabaster lampshades with darker edges in the shape of flames.
This antique wooden chandelier...
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1920s German Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Grape Adorned Alabaster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of white alabaster stone, this light fixture mounts three bulbs for soft and elegant light diffusion. The electrical wiring is concealed in silk ropes. A n...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Charming Neo Romantic Bronze Chandelier with 2 Patinas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little neo romantic chandelier in bronze with 2 patinas, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Baltic Crystal, Cobalt Glass, and Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
With round cobalt glass bowl trimmed in gilt bronzel banding and issuing three electrified candlearms; suspended by three gilt-bronze chains hung fro...
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1920s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Neoclassical Style White Alabaster, Gilt Bronze and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style alabaster, gilt bronze, and brass pendant light fixture.
This impressive antique pendant light features a beautifully shaped carved white and ivory tone ala...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Bronze Neoclassic Style Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neoclassic style Nine-light Chandelier. Circa 1910. A beautiful 32" in diameter bronze neoclassic style chandelier which is a full 77"...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French gilt bronze chandeliers in the Neoclassical style, crafted in the Early 20th Century. Beautiful decorative...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1920s Pan Light with Blue Floral Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Classic pan light, hand polished brass with four hanging lights. Original glass shades are frosted with blue painted flowers.
Material: Brass, Glass
Styl...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Montgolfier Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier, ca 1900
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and exquisite gilt bronze and crystal hot air balloon chandelier. All original and preserved. French wired arms and hidden electrification of the balloon which produces and amaz...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 1900s Neoclassical Detailed Milk Glass Bowl Pendant Light W/ Unique Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
A neoclassical, intricately molded milk glass pendant with Art Nouveau inspired design. Delicate, unique original chain work with a beautifully detailed canopy; early 1900s. 16.5" di...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Glass Chandelier
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th Century English glass chandelier with 10 arms and cut glass drip pans. It originally hung in the drawing room of an 18th Century es...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th Century English Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Exceptionally large, early 20th century English crystal chandelier. The central baluster stem having bowl hung with long swags of faceted drops to catch the light. The middle cut glass bowl has eighteen curved candle...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Five Light Brass Pan Light
Located in Canton, MA
Five light pan light with decorative socket covers. Ornate cast arms.
Socket covers can be removed and the fixture can be used with standard 2 1/4" fitter ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassic Gilt Swedish Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's eight-arm neoclassic style gilt bronze Swedish chandeliers with crystal pendants and original patina. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 30"
Drop: 40"...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical White Cast Glass Bowl Light
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th century cast glass bowl light. Translucent white glass with a matte finish, The Glass is from c. 1910, and the fixture has been custom made out o...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Russian Style Ormolu and Cobalt Blue Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Neoclassical Russian style ormolu and cobalt blue glass chandelier. Wonderful form with crystal flowers and reticulated gilt bronze work
...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Style French Brass Chandelier, Early 20th C.
Located in Charleston, SC
French Bronze Neoclassical Style Six Arm Chandelier, Early 20th C.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style brass hall lantern
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 104cm, width 24cm, depth 24cm
This fine hall ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ten Branch Silver Plated Neo Classical Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An English neo-classical ten branch silver plated chandelier, which is shallow and suitable for lower ceilings.
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1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Pendant Lamp
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French pendant lamp
Lantern of the early 20th century
carved bombe glass
4 electric lights 220 w
golden patina.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Two Elegant Neoclassical Murano Glass Flower Chandeliers, 1930s
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very elegant neoclassical chandelier composed of diecast and colorful Italian Murano glass drops and flowers in many colors. Produced in Italy in the 1930s. Consisting of many tran...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Impressive Neoclassical Patinated Bronze & Glass Pendant Chandelier Lantern
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful vintage neoclassical style lantern of patinated bronze and paneled glass having 8" of chain and original canopy. 4 interior bulbs.
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1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style gilt bronze and cobalt blue glass chandelier
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 97cm, diameter 56cm
This ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Striking Classical Design Press Glass with Original Rope Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical size 1920s ceiling lamp.
This rare and thick glass shade pendant comes with a number of striking, neoclassical features that...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Oversized (72" Tall by 48" Wide) Bronze Neoclassic Style Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful 46" in diameter bronze neoclassic style chandelier which is a full 72" long. Great drape detailing with pierced work adorn the sides. The center section hold 12 removable...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze French Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze French chandelier. 8-light. Very good detail and craftsmanship, France, circa 1930
Dimensions: 26 inches long x 29 inches diamet...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Very Fine Bronze & Crystal Chandelier Featuring Hand Cut Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze & crystal chandelier featuring hand cut crystal pendalogues. 10 Lights.
England, circa 1910
NI1206.
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Neoclassical Baltic Crystal Bowl Empire Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French dore bronze neoclassical style Baltic cut crystal bowl Empire chandelier with six-light and three internal lights.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Plafonnier 'Flush Mounted Pendant'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine flush mounted pendant gilt bronze, with handcut dome,
France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 7 1/2" x diameter 14"
CW1545.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Very Fine Neoclassical Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative neoclassical style pendant featuring fixe etched maiden figures in a classical garments. 3-light.
France, circa 1900
Dimensions:...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Amber Crystal Basket Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
8-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier and chrome frame.
Measures:
Diameter 14.17 in/ 36 cm
Height 33.85 in( 2 in chain) / 86 cm (5 cm chain)
Weight: 26.5 lb/ 12 Kg
8 ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and unusual gilt bronze chandelier with rock crystal pendalogues. Two hexagons featuring oval crystal reserves issuing six arms each in a row on two levels. Stylized crow...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
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Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Chandelier, Basket of Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large French gilt bronze neoclassical style 17-light chandelier in a form of reticulated basket of flowers mounted with total of 23 arms in the form of tulips,
circa 1900.
Me...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Fine Maison Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and delicate chandelier Maison Jansen. 6 lights. France, circa 1920
Dimensions: Height 38" x diameter 25
CW4143.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant gilt bronze chandelier. England, circa 1920. 5 lights.
Dimensions: Height 26" diameter 25"
CW2948.
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Carved Wood Chandelier with a Gold Leaf and Blue Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XVI style carved wood six-light chandelier with a gold leaf and blue painted finish. The chandelier dates from the early 20th century and appears to have been gilded and...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Wonderful French Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Regency Baltic Empire Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical bronze and crystal chandelier in the Regency, Baltic design. Each of the eight arms are draped with delicate crystals, and fished with an elegant cut crystal bobéches that sits on a waterfall bronze...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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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