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
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
1900's Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell large silver plated 12 lights chandelier with a lot of engraved details
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
French Brass Eight Light Chandelier With Fleur de Lis, Circa 1920 Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
French brass eight light chandelier decorated with fleur de lis, early 20th century. Beautifully crafted with a delicate bell shaped silhouette. Stylized floral motifs on top and sp...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Bronze Painted Basket Pendant Light Composition Plaster
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style pendant light made of bronze painted Edwardian style cast composition plaster and a bronze finish brass chain. The light features Greek key and acanthus leaves det...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood & Crystal Eight Bronze Arm Chandeliers, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood and crystal chandeliers with eight bronze arms. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Late 18th Century
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
20th Century French Chandelier - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 20th-century French chandelier, inspired by the timeless elegance of Coco Chanel, beautifully blends vintage charm with refined craftsmanship. Its gilded metal frame is...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Bronze Eight Light Chandelier With Greek Key Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive eight-light fixtures with wide frames in an elegant classical two-tone Greek key motif. With applied oval and round bronze rosettes underneath the frames. The lights with...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze light fixture with brown patina and interior lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Osler English 2-Tier Swirl Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
English (19th century) 2-tier swirl crystal 36 arm chandelier. (signed by OSLER)
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Swedish Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Of elegant basket form festooned with crystal garlands and hanging from a chains beaded with varying sized crystal beads, set below a cut glass collar hung with cut crystal pendants....
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1970′ Pair of Ceiling Lights or Wall Lamps Maison Bagués Or Banci Glass leave
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of ceiling lights or wall lights in gold metal, 15 bulbs in 2 rows Decorated with leaves and flowers in glass or crystal
Good condition,
Circa 1970
Height: 17 cm
Diameter: 60 c...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Workstead Tube Sconce / Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
TUBE SCONCE SMALL is both intimately scaled and luminously impactful. With a bold yet compact beam of light this fixture is well suited to small and large spaces alike. ADA compliant. UL Listed. Damp...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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 Large Antique Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
A very large antique (early 20th century) gilt bronze chandelier, attributed to Caldwell, 70 inches tall and 32 inches across, with 12 standard electric sockets and a canopy of cryst...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical White Veined Alabaster 5 Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style chandelier made of white and gray veined alabaster with a nickel finish steel chain. This light requires 10 E12 candelabra light bulbs. The price includes restorat...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Steel
1920's English Silver Plated Bronze Large Chandelier with 36 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's silver plated bronze chandelier with 36 lights. Beautiful large chandelier in very good condition. Available two cahndelier as a pair
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian, Genovese, 2-Tier, 12-Light Glass and Iron Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Twelve lights and two-tiered Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandeliers from Genoa, Italy, circa 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
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
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
Large Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb and imposing Russian carved and giltwood and bronze chandelier, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Silver Plated Neoclassic Style Caldwell Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning silver plated neoclassic style pendant chandelier by E.F.Caldwell, circa 1920s
Edward F. Caldwell & Co., of New York City, was one of the premier designers and manufactur...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
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
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.
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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
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
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
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
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.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Light Brown Woven Raffia Wicker Bamboo Chandelier Lamp Shades, Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of six woven wicker or raffia chandelier lampshades. This set will be great to add a coastal or traditional vibe or to update an existing c...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV style Bronze and frosted glass shell motif Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very fine and unusual Antique bronze chandelier in the Greco-Roman neoclassical /Louis XV style distinguished by its frosted glass elements including downward facing bowl, spherical ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Napoleon III gilt bronze chandelier.
Stunning 19th century French Napoleon III gilt bronze six-light chandelier. This antique French Neoclassical style bronze chandelier was originally a gas fixture...
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1870s French Antique 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
Antique Chandelier, Neoclassical
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine twelve-light French neoclassical style chandelier. This fixture was featured in the Confiteria Ideal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and can be seen in the movie Evita in the t...
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Early 1900s French Antique 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
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.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Neo-Classic Style Crystal 9-Light Chandelier, Italy, Circa:1905
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unusual Empire shape fixture has a crisscross prism pattern and a crown that are uniquely the work of lighting shops in Florence in the early 20th century. The frame and candle ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
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
Incredible Signed Henri Vian French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Massive Chandelier
By Henri Vian
Located in Roslyn, NY
An Incredible signed Henri Vian French doré bronze neoclassical eight-light chandelier.
Henri Vian, (1860-1905) was a celebrated Parisian bronzier, specializing in the production of...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Six Arm Gilded Bronze Chandelier with Ram's Heads and Foliate Details, ca 1910s
Located in New York, NY
AHL3731
A very nicely chased antique six light chandelier in bronze with its original gilded finish. The rectangular-section arms spring off a body detailed with ram heads and suppor...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
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
Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French ormolu gilt bronze bow, ribbon, tassel, swags and finials three-light lantern fixture. Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.
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20th Century French 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...
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2010s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
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
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
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
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
1900's Large Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's probably Caldwell 30 lights Neoclassic silver plated bronze chandelier with beautiful details, original finish and patina
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Continental Austrian Silver Gilt and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian (Possibly Mid-19th Century) crystal chandelier with 8 arms emanating from a crystal & scalloped silver gilt stem & draped with drops and pendants.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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
Fine French Empire Neoclassical Regency Dore Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical / Regency dore bronze & crystal 8 light chandelier in the manner of Baccarat.
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20th Century French 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.