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
Italian, Piemonte, Neoclassic Giltwood, Iron, & Metal 8-Light Chandelier, c.1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section of iron scrolls, the standard likely a torchere repurposed as a chandelier, the iron arms attached to a central plate, the bottom section an iron terminal, outwired
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
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
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
An exquisite Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, made by Maitland Smith. The chandelier has...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$3,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Style Chandelier for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Vintage Neoclassical six light Chandelier in fine traditional form. The central flat urn with Stylized flame finial and acorn motif base on a metal body with fine green patina. The...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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
Materials
Brass
Vintage Neoclassical Five Arm Metal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A small but with great presence vintage gold and bronze-like metal chandelier has the earmarks of the neoclassical style: five leaf-like armatures attached to a center urn topped by ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Shiny Murano Glass 1980s Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Shiny Murano Glass 1980s Venice Italy.
This elegant Maria Teresa chandelier, entirely handmade in Murano – the worldwide known Venetian island...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
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
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
$4,250
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 individuall...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19thc French Neoclassical style Bronze/ Palmette Motif Chandelier Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Maison Bagues. Superior quality with Bronze Palmette detail. Neoclassical elements adorn this rare chandelier. Frenc...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$7,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vasiform fluted standard issuing leaf and bellflower cast arms with fluted nozzles above a pierced scrolling corona.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Bronze dore classic French style chandelier with 12 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier has fine definition because the casting of this
Bronze is very fine quality. The gilding on this piece is brilliant
And shows no wear. The scrolling arms are graceful...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A of circa 1900's Caldwell bronze lights fixtures with Opaline glass and interior lights
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Opaque White Cast Glass Round Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful cast opaque white glass ceiling pendant in the classical taste, made by the Chicago Glass Company, decorated with double handled urns and acanthus leaf swags. Decorativ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A Very Fine English Crystal Gasolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gasolier Chandelier, now electrified. Four original etched crystal shades. England circa 1800.
Dimensions: Height 41" Diameter 35" including shades.
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful quality 20th Century French ormolu chandelier in palm leaf form.
This chandelier has been rewired to current UK standards.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Original 19 Century Six-Arm Cut Crystal Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rope-twist crystal six-arm chandelier, on three tiers, the arms and additional decorative elements stem from an interior decorated gilded glass bowl; the bobesches are stamped Bacc...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Foliage Gasolier w/ Frosted Etched Shades, 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical gilt bronze four light gasolier with central rope spiral column, four foliage scrolled arms with cock keys, and retains the original four frosted etched foliage ...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Small French 1940s Chandelier in a Pewter Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier from the 1940s is a striking combination of bronze and metal. Designed in a neoclassical style, it features six arms that gracefully extend from its center. Th...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Metal
18th Century Italian Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period 18th century Italian carved and giltwood chandelier with six wrought iron arms. Intricately carved and giltwood canopy with wrought iron extension chain and carved and parcel ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
1930’s French Etched Mirrored and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style bronze chandelier with etched mirrored triangle body.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / item
1910 French Neoclassic Cut Crystal Steel Framed Chandelier Signed Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful c1910 French Neoclassic Cut Crystal Chandelier Signed by Maison Bagues. Stunning Steel Hexagon Frame. Highly detailed and reminiscent of a Russian Chandelier.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$8,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Italian Crystal and Brass Coronation Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A stunning Italian brass and crystal chandelier, circa 1900, featuring a crystal beaded crown, ten candle arms with crystal bobeche and crystal beaded swag and pendants. The chandeli...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
As alabaster lighting was the first application of electricity in Sweden at the very end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, the designs often reflected the decor of the ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
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
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This chandelier is made of bronze and crystal. It has a very nice shap and is very elegant. This is a French work in the style of Maison Baguès...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian bronze and tin hanging lantern with decorative filigree, foliage motif, elliptical chain and original canopy. Chandelier is candle powered and can be electrified. Early 19th ...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
1900's Gilt Bronze Caldwell 8 lights Chandelier
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
Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Venini’s artistic director for more than a decade, Carlo Scarpa deeply influenced the company’s production, managing to merge his own intellectual vision with the highly refined tech...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (1st Quarter 19th Century) crystal & gilt bronze chandelier with 8 swirl design arms with lights emanating from a ring base below 2 smaller rings with swirl extensions
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Silver Plated Bronze Two-Tiered Sixteen Light Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This chandelier was made in Italy in the early half of the 19th century, circa 1810, and has two graduated tiers with sixteen lights in total. The two sections are supported by four ...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
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.
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Orbit Cord Pendant Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT CORD PENDANT positions a single glowing bulb against a stationary radiant dish, exploring the scale and illumination of an early American cand...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$2,170 / item
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Brass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neoclassical gilt brass pendant. Italian neoclassical gilt brass pendant fixture of Louis XVI urn oil lamp form / incense burner with foliate rim ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Iron, Majolica & Glass Chandelier for oil and candles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Iron, Majolica & Glass Chandelier for Oil & Candles.
France, circa 1880.
Dimensions: Height 47" Diameter 32"
CW5026
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
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
Silver over Bronze 3 Light Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Silver over Bronze Billiard or Counter Light featuring 3 Tiffany style Shades. France, Circa 1980.
Dimensions: Height 66" Width 62" D...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Forged Custom Round Iron "Miami" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade from our exclusive design and newly wired using all UL listed parts. Forged iron with handmade chain and canopy. Three upright standard size sockets rest on cupped iron bobe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$2,200 / item
19th c. American Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze 6 Light Gasolier/Chandelier
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This incredible American Gasolier is cut crystal with four graduated tiers of prisms encircling the central post and 6 lights with original frosted glass shades. Each shade is also w...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Lamp. Bronze. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamp. Bronze. XIX century. Lamp with circular glass
decorated with a series of classicist decoration moldings
at the bottom and an oval shape from which a
ring hangs, and another mol...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Other
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
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style gilt bronze six-light chandelier.
Unusual Italian Neoclassical style gilt bronze 6-light chandelier. This stunning Italian Empire chandelier has beautifully detailed clusters of grapes and caryatids at the end of each arm. Offered Italian bronze chandelier measures: 27 inches high and 20.5 inches diameter and comes with its stunning original 36 inch heavy duty chain and canopy and has been newly wired for the U.S. Market.
Perfect for a wine room...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of 20th Century Italian Chandeliers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th century stylish Italian chandeliers dating from the Mid-20th Century.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Louis XVI Brushed Silvered Bronze Crystal Beaded Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful French Louis XVI style brushed silvered bronze and crystal beaded and chain regency neoclassical chandelier.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$7,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Early 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Sconces
Located in London, GB
Exquisite early 19th century neoclassical carved giltwood sconces
We are proud to offer a pair of exquisite early 19th century neoclassical hand carved wooden sconces, each having d...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Walnut
Charming Little Neo Romantic Chandelier in Patinated Wood circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little neo romantic chandelier in patinated wood circa 1960.
Height with chain: 98 cm.
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1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style White and Gold Giltwood Arrow Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable vintage carved wood, gold gilt and white paint decorated Italian chandelier fixture in the neoclassical / Empire style. Item features six lights, scrolling iron arms with ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Magnificent Decorative Gilt & Crystal Chandelier With 35 Arms
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional gilded brass and crystal chandelier, a grand statement piece , richly adorned with hand-cut glass and intricate classical detailing.
This 35 light chandelier ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large French 1960s Chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French 1960s chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris. Referenced model: Modèle "aux joncs." From a Parisian apartment. Rewired with matching wax candle covers. Adjustable chain an...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel
Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Chandelier with hand cut crystal pendalogues, obelisks & fruits by Maison Jansen. 8 lights.
France, circa 1920
Dimensions: Height 36 1/2" Diameter 28"
CW5047
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$11,000
19th Century Neoclassical Baltic Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A 19th century neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze, twelve-light chandelier centred with opal blue glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Neoclassical Gilt Metal Greek Key Design and Crystal Basket 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Italian neoclassical gilt metal and crystal basket chandelier with 6 lights and greek key design.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Chandelier in Brass with Cut Crystal with Cobalt Glass Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnificent chandelier from the early 19th Century with cut crystal and cobalt glass accents is from the Baltic region. Medusa medallions are applied to the frame to offer interest a...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
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
Materials
Alabaster, Vermeil
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.