Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 20th Century
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Greek Key Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant French neoclassical style, six-light, bronze chandelier. Item features a basket form frame, glass floral medallions at the top of the central shaft, cast bronze acanthus deta...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Moody Amber Neoclassical Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic multi-toned alabaster stone, simply designed with one upper rim, to showcase the rich, colorful stone and the deep charcoal veining.
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20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Beautiful Neoclassical 8-Light French Gilt Bronze Red Crystal Baltic Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Neoclassical eight light chandelier with crown of prism drops, beautiful crystal center and multi prism border surrounding the red glass plate which i...
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassic Style English Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 1920's Neoclassic style oval twelve-arm chandelier.
Measurements:
Length: 36"
Width: 28"
Minimum drop: 24"
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
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
French Giltwood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A turn of the century French gilded chandelier of neoclassic style, with scrolling oversized arms and twisted body and pomegranate finial.
Measurements:
Height: 36"
Diameter: 35"
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat and Barbedienne
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Exceptional Neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier by Baccarat. Signed "Baccarat" in raised lettering on the bobeches and F. Barbedienne on the bronze work.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
French 1940s Bronze Six Armed Neoclassical Style Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier, a stunning example of 1940s neoclassical style, is a testament to the superb quality and design of that era. With its six arms, detailed features and dimensio...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Small French 1940s Bronze Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely French 1940s neoclassical style bronze chandelier has eight ornate arms and an aged patinated finish. This stunning piece measures 22 inches in height with a diameter of ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1950s Carved Giltwood Italian Neoclassical Style Gold and White 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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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
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
19th Century Neoclassical Crystal and Gilt Bronze, Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A 19th century neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze, twelve-light chandelier centered with opal blue glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Neoclassical Ceiling Pendant
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Neoclassical ceiling pendant in cast aluminum with formed and fitted glass elements.
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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
Dramatic, Cascading Russian Chandeliers, circa 1900
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of fine, three-tiered, Russian, neoclassical, gilt bronze and crystal, ten light chandeliers with sapphire blue, glass plates.
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A carica 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with ram’s head. With 4 interior lights.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier; pendant; French; made of embossed brass with cut crystal. This piece has been newly wired to fit US standards.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Fine Pair Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lanterns. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beautiful etching around the bronze edges and supports of the glass and finished off with bows around the top rim, these lanterns are sure to give that special welcome to any space.
Each sold separately
Measures: 12" W x 23" H. W/O chain...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Vintage Chandelier Gilt Brass & Colored Glass Lamp
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage chandelier of classical style from the French Manufactory. Circa 1980s.
Beautiful chandelier with 5 light points is the quality in every detail of the lighting fixture. ...
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alabaster Light Fixture with Greek Key, Sweden, 1900
Located in New York, NY
An early example of residential lighting designed specifically for electric light; earlier electric lights substituted bulbs in gas candlebras. A beautifully carved greek key surroun...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
1930s Nickel-Plated 5-Arm Chandelier W/ Milk Glass Shades & Bottom Dish Light
Located in New York, NY
This classic 1930's five-arm chandelier is nickel-plated over brass with milk glass shades.
The bottom features an additional light with a dish shade decorated with a green pinstri...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
French Neoclassical Style Orange and Red Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French Neoclassical style pendant light fixture from the 1950s. This adorable pendant light features an orange alabaster shade and an ornate central bronze finial. The ligh...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Large Monumental 3-Tier 36-Light Italian Neoclassic Chandelier with Gold Leaf
Located in Casteren, NL
An exceptionally large 3-tier mid-century chandelier was made in Italy. This neo-classic chandelier was made from the best materials available. It is mostly gold leaf gilded and deco...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Chandelier with Six Lamps Attached, Classical Design
Located in New York, NY
Neo-classical chandelier. The fixture has six attached lamps, each with a matching lamp shade. Fully functioning.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Pewter Chandelier with Six Arms in LouisXV style.
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier is a little bit unusual but we find it very unique charming. I do not find many like this. It has been wired in the US and certainly has a nice Classic appeal.
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1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pewter
Maison Baguès "feuillage" 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Baguès 6 lights chandelier, great bronze quality.
Matching pair of 3 light sconces, from the same house.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass Orb 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass Orb 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
Considered a work of art, this Neoclassical wrought iron and brass orb 8-light chandelier is a rare find ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Antique American Neoclassical Gilt & Patinated Bronze multi light dish chandelier embellished with figural masks, neoclassical motifs & finally adorned with a central plaque...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful chandelier with brass frame and candelabra arms, tiers of clear and smokey crystals.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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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