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
Domed Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage domed lantern style pendant chandelier. Metal and gold tone metal. Glass globe hanging at bottom. 4 candle bulb lights. Elegant lighting.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Bronze Chandelier of Great Quality featuring hand carved Alabaster Dome & Shades. France, circa 1920.
Dimensions: Height 47" Diameter 43"
CW5708
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Neoclassical style silvered metal chandelier. French work by Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style chandelier is made of silvered metal. This is a French work by Maison Charles. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brushed Metal and Gilt Metal Pineapple Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice Pineapple chandelier is made of brushed metal and gilt metal. This is a very nice model. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Maison Baguès. Vers 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Small French 1950s Basket Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely little basket chandelier was made in France in the 1950s.
An elegant design, with lots of detail. Please see the picture of the view from underneath - a great lit...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Gilt-bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
this elegant period candle and electric chandelier from Austria's Leopold II reign, the graduated gilt-bronze hexagonal frame with neoclassical relief and filigree decoration adorned...
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1790s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Billiard/Pool Table Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Extraordinary Billiard Chandelier, having solid turned bronze frame and Tiffany style shades (the shades are of a later manufacture).
Dimensions: Height 75" (can be shortened) Wi...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Three-Arm French Bronze Swag and Scroll-Arm Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Understated elegance is the best description of this three-arm chandelier.
Beautiful box chain supports the three-scroll and filigree engraved arms supporting the lights. The top an...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pasquale Miranda for Feiss Iron and Alabaster Chandelier 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Pasquale Miranda for Feiss Iron and Alabaster Chandelier 20th Century
Offered for sale is a large 12 arm chandelier designed by Pasquale...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Iron
Neoclassical French Dore Bronze & Cut Crystal Six-Arm Empire Chandelier Fixture
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine, French doré bronze and cut crystal neoclassical six-arm chandelier with three interior lights and six lights around the body.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
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1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Neoclassical Palm Frond Chandelier, Manner of Serge Roche
By Sirmos, Serge Roche
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Serge Roche, manner of (possibly Sirmos)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: unknown; appears to be plaster
Dimensions: 31″h, 34....
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier
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
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from bronze and fine-grained alabaster, the chandelier features hand-painted cherry blossoms on each cream-colored shade. When illuminated, these shades emit a warm amber glow, ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Large French Regency Louis XV Wood Carved Gold Leaf Baroque Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Large neoclassic wood carved gold leaf Baroque giltwood five-light chandelier.
Measures:
Diameter 36 in/ 90 cm
Height 36 in / 90 cm
Five light bulbs E14/ good working condition
Asse...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Chandelier, 19th Century Gilt Bronze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent mid-19th century chandelier, original mercury gilding showing a rich contrast of matte and burnished areas. The chandelier features a profuse array of Neoclassical orname...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style carved giltwood chandelier
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 84cm, diameter 82cm
This elegant carved gil...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Engraved Chandelier
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
Workstead Tube Sconce / Flush Mount Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The TUBE SCONCE / FLUSH MOUNT MEDIUM is a versatile slim sconce, our take on a classic vanity fixture. Mounted either vertically, horizontally, or flush mo...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
19th Century European Brass Hanging Church Sanctuary Pendant Lamp with Cherubim
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century brass hanging pendant sanctuary lamp is from a Spanish collection, but it shares characteristics with French sanctuary lamps of...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Brass & Silver Plated Lantern with Strong Rounded Faux-Glass Plast
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical large lantern is made of brass and silver plated with strong plastic rounded faux-glass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Silver
19th Century Grand-Tour Roman Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Dresden, DE
This decorative early 19th-Century Grand-Tour, Roman hanging oil lamp is a copy of an original found in Pompeii. Mercury, the god of trade, thieves a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900's Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier with 16 lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Neoclassic style two tiers 16 lights chandelier with Greek key design and black patina
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19th C Adams Blue Brass and Pottery Chandelier Stamped "Adams"
Located in Charleston, SC
An 1820's Adams pottery chandelier. Stamped with the Adams seal, this piece also features an anchor stamp, and the town in which it was manufactured. Thi...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Cream and Gold Italian Pineapple Carved Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classically elegant off-white and gold pineapple motif Italian chandelier of carved wood, iron and tole having 6 arms and wonderful details from top to bottom. Comes with ceiling CAP.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Large Signed E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
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...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Glass and Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Thirty lights chandelier. Bronze and glass, late 19th century.
It is necessary to emphasize the variety of forms and the quality of the colorless glass. The profiles of some beads (...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other, Bronze
Exquisite All Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Boudoir Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite all rock crystal and gilt bronze six-light boudoir chandelier, of diminutive and yet having a substantial presence this six light all carv...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
1920's Silver plated Caldwell Chandelier
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
Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Early 20th C French Neoclassical Pendant Fixtures with Adjustable height
Located in Chicago, IL
Utilizing various designs from the ancient Greeks and Romans for inspiration, the neoclassical style of this pair of pendant lights is elegant and sophisticated with more classical e...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1940’s French Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful chandelier with brass frame and candelabra arms, tiers of clear and smokey crystals.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
8-Light Beaded-Crystal Balloon Chandelier, Circa:1900, Italy
Located in Alexandria, VA
This whimsical inverted balloon fixture is an excellent example of a Neoclassical cage chandelier. While the original of the design was French, the intricate crystal bead work as wel...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French neoclassical style carved alabaster and patinated bronze chandelier of fine detail embellished with neoclassical figures in relief playing musical instruments.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Italian Cold Painted Tin & Iron Figurative Monkey Wall Sconces, 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian cold painted tin and iron figurative dancing monkey wall sconces with flanking decorative palm trees, two scrolled foliage candle a...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Tin
Wonderful French Doré Patina Bronze Bow Neoclassical Crystal Shade Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt doré and patina bronze bow top neoclassical fixture centered by a crystal shade and three lights surrounding this beautiful chandelier.
Measures: 40" H x 2...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier
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
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Amber Alabaster Pendant Mounted on Brass Rod, Sweden, 1920
Located in New York, NY
An elegant shape carved from a dramatic multi-hues amber alabaster provides depth of color at all levels of light.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Empire Crystal Beaded and Gilt-Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Empire crystal beaded and gilt-tole chandelier with seven lights (six arms and one central light). Created circa 1820-1839 in the Genoa region of Italy. Mostly original and n...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Tin, Iron
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This magnificent chandelier is composed of a variety of media, which beautifully contrast in their colour and qualities. This includes lustrous golden gilt bronze (ormolu), cut clear glass, and smooth cobalt blue glass. The chandelier will make a splendid addition to a luxury interior, either traditional or contemporary in its style.
The chandelier features an elaborate gilt bronze top canopy, consisting of multiple leafy arms, which scroll in on themselves and terminate in rosettes. Clear cut glass...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 20th Century Italian Chandeliers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century Italian chandeliers with silvered frame and glass drops.
These chandeliers have been rewired to current uk standards.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1930s French Fleur-de-Lis Pendant Lamp Forged Iron and Steel Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Pendant French Style Old Chandelier in Stainless Steel & Forged Iron from Mexico circa 1930s.
The chandelier is divided into four sections displaying a Fleur de Lis cutout.
...
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1930s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with crystal drops, and crystal spear surrounding a multifaceted crystal centerpiece bowl. The crys...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Neoclassical style chandeliers, made in England and dating from around the 1950’s.
The quality is superb, they are made from patinated brass and each hav...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and red lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Large Nineteenth Century Tôle Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large, late nineteenth century neoclassical tôleware and wrought iron chandelier, the central stem in the form of a flower-filled urn, supporting six scrolling arms hung with swags...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 19th century circular gilt bronze chandelier in the neoclassical style featuring a circular frame decorated with twisted ribbon, rosettes, drapery swags and beads, with h...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Silvered 8-Light Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell and Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fine silvered chandelier in the neoclassical style, attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, with candelabra size sockets, candle covers and wiring, ready for use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
20th Century Brass Lantern Hanging Pendant with Handblown Circular Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 20th century brass lantern hanging pendant with handblown circular glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Maison Charles Neoclassical Six-Light Pineapple Bronze Chandelier with Sleeves
Located in Miami, FL
Original Maison Charles neoclassical six-light pineapple two-tone bronze chandelier with sleeves.
Wired for the US and uses 6 max. 40 watts li...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier.
Located in Montclair, NY
Early 20th Century ca. 1900 Italian Campaigne bronze and crystal chandelier.
2 Candelabra socket.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1900's Neoclassic Green and Gold Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Neoclassic style light fixture with Greek key design and interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
French Neoclassical 3 Arm Pendant Light Chandelier with Brass Clip-On Shades 50s
Located in Miami, FL
French neoclassical 3 light pendant lamp chandelier in brass with brass clip-on shades.
Handcrafted Ornate brass saucers and decoration made in t...
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1950s French Vintage 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
Pr. French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Style Parcel-Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Pair of French, 19th Century Empire-Neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze five-light wall lights (Sconces). The elongated dark patinated two-tone frames, ea...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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.