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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
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

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Bronze

Neorustic Wrought Iron Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neorustic wrought iron pendant, circa 1950. Electricity to be checked.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu six arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking inverted foliate acorn bottom finial amidst ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical patinated bronze, ormolu and frosted glass chandeliers. The chandeliers are centered by their original striking...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal eight arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking acorn finial amidst fine overlapping f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal eight-light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely circular array of prism-cut crystal pend...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
By Johan Zekh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and crystal chandelier, in the manner of Johan Zekh, one of Saint-Petersburg’s most celebrated masters. This ten light chande...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

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

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Giltwood

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Glass, Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. cobalt blue glass, crystal, and ormolu twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine bottom circular pendant with...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

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

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Brass

Workstead Signal Solo
Located in Hudson, NY
Signal Solo is our most streamlined addition to the Signal collection, featuring a single hand blown glass globe that floats delicately off the wall or ceiling via a small brass post...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu hanging lantern. The lantern has three charming and expressive winged cherubs with r...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Crystal Chandelier Antique Crystal Rarity Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...
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Late 17th Century European Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron, Wire

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 carved rock crystal including the cand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Workstead Lodge Cord Pendant Large
Located in Hudson, NY
The Lodge cord pendant large is crafted from a hand-turned oak dowel in our linear length. Suspended from a cloth cord, the wooden dowel is a tactile ar...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Oak

Baltic 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. gilt iron and crystal, twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a a fine array of prism cut crystals arranged in a mos...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom ormolu final below the patinated bronze body decorated with lovely foliate movements. Each of the six ormolu arms display detailed acanthus leaf designs and center the charming and finely detailed patinated bronze cherub who holds his ormolu bow. Leading up three chain is the striking top crown with a beautiful wrap around ormolu lattice band...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Workstead Orbit Solo
Located in Hudson, NY
Orbit solo uses the language of our popular orbit sconce to present a single glowing bulb set against a hovering luminous disc. The dish can be fixed ei...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel, Bronze

Fountain Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Haven, CT
English eight arm crystal & bronze chandelier in the shape of a fountain. The frame is well built out of solid bronze. The lead cut crystal chains and prisms are of superb quality. ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical patinated eight arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely foliate bottom inverted finial below striking Le...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

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

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Brass

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Bronze Nine Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and patinated bronze nine arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a richly chased bottom acorn finial below the central pa...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Classical Russian Emerald Glass Domed Pendant with Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stately classical pendant was realized in Russia during the 19th century. It features a domed translucent body blown in a rich emerald green glass; a sculptural undulating finia...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pair of Black Metal Neoclassical Lanterns with Palm Frond Tops
Located in Essex, MA
Black metal lantern chandeliers, pair, measures: Height 32", diameter 25". A pair of black metal lantern form chandeliers. Each offers four candles...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Tin

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

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Crystal, Bronze

Russian Neoclassical Style Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian Neoclassical style clear and blue cut glass chandelier Russian, 20th century Measures: Height 156cm, diameter 94cm This superb Russian chandelier exemplifies the grace and elegance of the Russian Neoclassical style. The chandelier features ten S-scroll light branches, each crafted from clear cut glass. The branches issue from a parcel gilt cobalt blue dish...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Two French Modern Neoclassical Style Brass and Blown Glass Chandeliers/ Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Mid-century style Modern Neoclassical lanterns / pendants / chandeliers. Sober, tasteful with the highest quality materials and workmanship, handcrafted g...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Verdigris Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and verdigris chandeliers. Each six arm seven light chand...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Russian 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu and crystal six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom circular tier with a richly chased pierced, sc...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

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

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Bronze

Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Gilt Metal, Iron, And Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and monumentally scaled Italian 18th century neo-classical st. gilt metal, patinated iron, and cut glass chandelier. The forty arm chandelier displays a stunning Montgolfier shape with a lovely circular bottom gilt metal tier adorned with fine most decorative prism shaped cut glass pendants. Beautiful swaging beaded glass garlands...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Large 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandelier Gilt
Located in Essex, MA
19th century Italian neoclassical giltwood and crystal chandelier Urn form body issuing 12 arms original crystals Neoclassical Can be French wired at customer's request.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Early 19th Century Russian Polish Alabaster and Vermeil Lantern by Nast
Located in Essex, MA
Period Carved neoclassical Alabaster and Vermeil, gold on solid silver lantern. But the famous Russian/Polish Silversmith, Ludwik Bernard Nast ( Warsaw c 1821-1838). Excellent gold o...
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Early 19th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Vermeil

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The twelve arm fifteen light chandelier is centered by an elegant richly chased acorn finial ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive French 19th century neo-classical st. alabaster and ormolu eight light, four arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an elegant ormolu acorn finial with a fol...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Ormolu

Big Historistic Chandelier Vienna Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Historistic chandelier vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enamelled.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Maple and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Neo-Classical st. maple and ormolu chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine bottom inverted finial of the eternal flame amidst carved maple...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century neo-classical st. crystal and ormolu chandelier. At the base of the chandelier are eight descending circular ormolu bands of impressive hanging crystal...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Russian Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Russian early 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and crystal chandelier. The ten arm chandelier is centered by an elegant stepp...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Historistic Chandelier Vienna Around 1890s with Capricorn Heads
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic chandelier vienna around 1890s with Capricorn heads Brass polished and stove enamelled Original old glass shades.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu, And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom fl...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and diamond cut crystal neoclassical or Empire ormolu-mounted Lantern chandelier with three candelabra lights. In the manner of Baccarat. Measures: 21" H x...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, 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

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Bronze

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Crystal and Gilt Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and elegant Russian 19th century neo-classical st. crystal and gilt metal nine light chandelier. At the base above diamond pendants is an impressive blue glass urn shap...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Workstead Orbit Chandelier Brushed Nickel
Located in Hudson, NY
The ORBIT chandelier introduces an elevated field of light and reflection to the ORBIT Collection. A constellation of radiant spun-metal discs bends ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Bronze, Ormolu

Workstead Orbit Chandelier Hand Finished Bronze
Located in Hudson, NY
The Orbit Chandelier introduces an elevated field of light and reflection to the ORBIT Collection. A constellation of radiant spun-metal discs bends ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

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Brass

20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style. Polished brass and facett-ground prism hangings. (F-Ra-82).
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Workstead Orbit Chandelier Hewn Brass
Located in Hudson, NY
The Orbit chandelier introduces an elevated field of light and reflection to the ORBIT collection. A constellation of radiant spun-metal discs bends ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass and Beveled Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A contemporary brass and beveled glass hall or dining room lantern/chandelier with six rectangular beveled glass framed sides supported from the top to the canopy by six scrolling ar...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work. France, circa 1900. 4 lights. Dimensions: Height 37" (can be shortened) ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Monumental Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Large Rams Head Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A Louis XVI style monumental Dore bronze rams head etched glass lantern. This spectacular one of a kind lantern is simply too stunning to behold. The frosted and etched star burst curved panels of glass framed in a heavy thick gilt gold bronze of swag and rose form design. The top depicting several long horned rams heads with shell designs along the edges. This magnificent lantern were purchased from a hotel in France...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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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.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Brass Pendant, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful neoclassical pendant light in brass, with ornament part in gilted metal and crackled globe. The whole light is in excellent conditi...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Crystal, Bronze

20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Swedish ceiling chandelier in classicist style. Solid, silvered brass. Hangings from finely ground crystal. (F-Ra-61).
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

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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