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
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
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
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Gold Leaf
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
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Hanging Lantern
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
French Neoclassical six light lantern in brass with pinecone details on the bottom. Available in different finishes.
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2010s Mexican Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Materials
Ormolu
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
An Italian Stilnovo hanging light, 1950s, mounted with two curved glass panels,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Classic Elegant Cast Brass & Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and elegant columnar brass and glass lantern having 4 candle lights.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Ebonized Lyre & Ribbon Gilt Wood Three Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian flanking ebonized musical lyre with ribbon gilt wood and gesso three arm foliage wall sconces, Mid 19th Century. Pair were origina...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood, Ebony, Wood, Gesso
19th C French Régence Bronze Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This chandelier was made in France in a Russian style and is made of brass and bronze with a deep violet glass bottom and a central brass flower detail. The side of this piece featur...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
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
Antique French Neoclassical Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A substantial, detailed and very fine Classical form chandelier. With Six Winged Figures having torch form arms and each figure supporting four lights surrounding a central Winged Figure. The whole raised by Laurel Leaf Garland...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Crystal Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and crystal chandeliers. Each eight arm chandelier is centered by a charming richly chased botto...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Large 19th Century Antique Style Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
Extremely large at 75 inches high is this 19th century antique style lantern with matching chain and ceiling canopy. Textured Lucite panels with ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Neoclassical carved wood chandelier with a painted and parcel gilt finish and bronze roping.
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Early 19th Century 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
French Patinated Gold Gilt Regency Empire Bronze Iron Crystal Ten-Arm Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire style patinated and gold gilt Regency bronze and iron chandelier with crystal ball center with ten-arm and two int...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Bronze
Custom Made Neo-Classic English 12 Arm Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made neo-classic French styled 12 arm goldtone wood and iron chandelier featuring a wood body with an iron chain and fixtures, circa 1950.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Two Elegant Neoclassical Murano Glass Flower Chandeliers, 1930s
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very elegant neoclassical chandelier composed of diecast and colorful Italian Murano glass drops and flowers in many colors. Produced in Italy in the 1930s. Consisting of many tran...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
10 Arm White Murano Chandelier
By De Majo, Francesco Dei Rossi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful 10 Arm Murano Chandelier shows the art and craftsmanship of the artistic glass manufactures and skilled masters in Murano, Italy . Each Part is unique in is manufacture as each piece mouth-blown in the production process.
The white color and textures of the glas is especially beautiful and is combined with clear drops...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Panel Round Bent Glass Lantern Four-Light Caldwell Urn Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical or regency patina bronze, panel round bent glass lantern with four candelabra lights in the manner of E.F. Caldwell finished off with urn finials all the top...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Bronze & Crystal Russian Chandelier having six arms in a neoclassical style translucent and blue glass. Russia, circa 1880.
Dimensions: Height 49" Diameter ...
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1880s Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Crystal Prism Chandelier by Kinkeldey, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Brussel, BE
German chandelier made of 3 level of rectangular crystal prism on a cylindrical brass structure, designed by Kinkeldey in the 1960’s 70’s.
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Lustre allemand composé de 3 niveaux de c...
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Feather Crown Bronze & Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell
Located in Stamford, CT
A feather crown bronze & crystal six arm, eleven lite Empire, Neo-Classical style chandelier attributed to Caldwell.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier, 19th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional bronze Italian Neoclassical bronze chandelier is made in the early 19th century. The classical style chandelier is made of bronze in the finest casting. The cast bronze crown is topped with six pierced Anthemion leaves on a fine cast ring console...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Iron
Fine French Bronze Neoclassical Baltic Empire Crystal Square Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Very Fine French Bronze Pierced Filigree & Maiden Mask Neoclassical / Baltic Empire Crystal Swag Basket Chandelier In A Square Form With 4 Lights Arou...
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze, Crystal & Gilt Wood Regency Style Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Impressive and Elegant Bronze, Crystal & Gilt Wood Regency Style Chandelier. Antique Bronze, Crystal & Carved Wood Chandelier circa 1910
Versailles style
10 Light Electrified / Worki...
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19th Century Italian Antique 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
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces Originally Candles. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian gilt bronze and crystal two arm sconces with tear drop prisms and decorative floral motif. Originally candle powered and can be e...
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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Iron Chandelier ornated with chains of faceted beads.
Maison Jansen, France, circa 1930. 8 lights.
Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 21"
CW5364
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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
Breathtaking French Dore Bronze and Patina Figural, Beaded Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This beautifully detailed bronze chandelier is decorated with four, 8" patina figures and six arms with candelabra crystal beaded covers. The top elegant bow sits atop a swag draped topper that accents the graduated crystal chains leading into the center light inside a crystal faceted chain bowl...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassic Chandelier by Taito Oy - 1920 - 1930
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Neoclassic Chandelier by Taito Oy - 1920 - 1930 attributed to Paavo Tynell .
Taito Oy was founded in 1918 .
The company´s operations were launched the following year .
Paavo Tynell ...
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1920s Finnish Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and alabaster neoclassical style chandelier with sixteen lights.
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
A Fine Crystal Chandelier 10 lights. England, circa 1900.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with 10 wheel engraved shades.
England, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 49 1/2" Diameter 46"
CW5326
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
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.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Elegant 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 centered with opal blue glass.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze & Nickel Silver Onyx Wall Sconces Orig. Gas, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian five arm acanthus scrolled Gilt Bronze and Nickel Silver Onyx wall sconces decorated with arrow and foliage motif. Sconces retain the original cock keys for adjusting...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Onyx, Silver, Bronze
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
Crystal Chandelier, Austria, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large brass ceiling chandelier with rich crystal hangings and six arms with candle grommets.
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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
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
French 1940s Double Tiered Twelve-Armed Bronze Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French chandelier from the 1940s is a captivating blend of bronze and metal. Designed in a neoclassical style, it features two tiers of lights with six arms on each tie...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Crystal And Red Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, and red glass chandelier. The six arm, nine light chandelier displays a striking circular f...
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19th Century Baltic 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
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
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
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
Antique French Lantern 19th century Wrought Iron
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French lantern hails from the 19th century and features intricate wrought iron details in a beautiful white colour. The lantern has been restored and reclaimed, making i...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style.
Polished brass and facet-ground prism hangings.
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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.