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Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th-20th century neoclassical style gilt bronze and color-glass figural hanging lantern, the hexagonal shaped body with an orange glass paneling background, each panel centered with a gilt bronze Royal Crest depicting two-winged dragons above a Royal shield...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt-Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Neoclassical gilt-tole and crystal chandelier, circa 1860-1880 with two tiers of pierced tole rings strung with crystal prisms and pendants. This Italian light is newly-wired for use within the USA with eight arms supporting pierced tole bobéches cups. Includes chain, canopy and bracket. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the following: patina, scaling...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron, Tôle

Large Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb and imposing Russian carved and giltwood and bronze chandelier, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Incredible Signed Henri Vian French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Massive Chandelier
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

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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 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

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Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Frosted Glass Pendant Light with an Eagle
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze and frosted glass pendant light with an eagle from circa the 1920s. A decorative French pendant light made of bronze with a spread-winged eagle above...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique Russian Neoclassical Balloon Form Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A very unique antique Russian neoclassical balloon form silvered bronze, cut crystal and glass multi light chandelier of superb quality. T...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Brass & Silver Plated Lantern with Strong Rounded Faux-Glass Plast
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical large lantern is made of brass and silver plated with strong plastic rounded faux-glass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Silver

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

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Metal

French Silvered-Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant French silvered-bronze chandelier in the neoclassical style, suspended by four chains. The chandelier has be rewired with eight lights for the US. The frame features nicel...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Neoclassical Louis XV Manner 5-Light Bronze Amethyst Crystal Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French neoclassical Louis XV manner, cage-form, 5-light bronze, with elaborate beaded swags, faceted amethyst and crystal chandelier wi...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Fine Neoclassical Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine neoclassical eight-light crystal chandelier by La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. French, circa 1890. The chandelier having a shallow bowl hung with eight bel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Copper Designed Metal and Crystal Chandelier with Centre Cut Glass Column
Located in Stamford, CT
Copper designed metal and crystal chandelier with centre cut glass column recently wired. This chandelier has a twelve inch matching chain.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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

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Wrought Iron

20th Century Classicist Style Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century classicist style ceiling chandelier Ceiling chandelier in classicist style. Polished brass with faceted crystal. Delivery time can take about 8-12 weeks (F-Asf-1).
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Crystal, Iron, Bronze

18th Century 20-Light Neoclassic Chandelier, German Probably Werner & Mieth
Located in Dallas, TX
A German neoclassic ormolu and cut-glass twenty light chandelier, lower tier contains four (4) groups of three (3) lights or twelve (12) total, upper tier has two (2) branches for ea...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This magnificent chandelier is composed of a variety of media, which beautifully contrast in their colour and qualities. This includes lustrous golden gilt bronze (ormolu), cut clear glass, and smooth cobalt blue glass. The chandelier will make a splendid addition to a luxury interior, either traditional or contemporary in its style. The chandelier features an elaborate gilt bronze top canopy, consisting of multiple leafy arms, which scroll in on themselves and terminate in rosettes. Clear cut glass...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Brass Hardware, Italian, circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique alabaster drop pendant light fixture. Hand-carved with cherubs and goats below an egg and dart carved rim above a fluted body and ending with a knob finial. Having brass cha...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Neoclassical Style 20-Light Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze and crystal 20-light chandelier, approximately 50-70 years old.
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1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A most charming Italian 19th century pressed patinated metal, giltwood and crystal twelve lights Genovese chandelier. This magnificent chandelier features 2 tiers of 6 lights each. I...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Venetian-Style Six-Sided Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
The details for great styling, tapered shape, mottled glass, blue-metal framing, gilt leaves and berries at top and bottom. Single light electrified for USA use. Can be used in neocl...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian giltwood chandelier. Beautifully carved Italian gilt wood chandelier, circa 1920. This Italian chandelier has been newly wired for the U.S. market. Our versatile antique Italian giltwood...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Giltwood

Russian Neoclassical Cut-Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier or Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Russian neoclassical style cut-glass mounted gilt metal and cobalt blue glass four-light chandelier or lantern with the original canapé. It has cut-glass prisms and four candleholders.
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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

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Walnut

Large Swedish Ceiling Chandelier in Classicist Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid brass with an antique finish. Hangings from finely ground crystal. Measures: Diameter 64 cm, height 98 cm.
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20th Century German Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Bronze and Crystal Monumental Chandeliers, a Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of neoclassical style bronze and crystal monumental chandeliers. Seemingly timeless is this elegant and sophisticated Russian neoclassical look. The pair having wonderfully placed finely cut crystals on a bronze support. Each having been rewired and ready to be placed into any home setting. The base with a Bronze tinted circular glass plate under a mounting taking three sixty...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, 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

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English neoclassic style cast bronze eight-light chandeliers with Greek key motif, rectangular cast chains, original oversized canopy and rosettes on the bottom of the body. ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Baccarat Signed Chandelier Glass and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Baccarat signed chandelier. Glass and gilt bronze, 19th century. Gilt bronze and transparent glass chandelier with eight lights. The upper part has a series of curved sticks from whi...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Bronze

Osler English 2-Tier Swirl Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, 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

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Crystal

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. addx1
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Spectacular Antique Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular and large antique Italian neoclassical patinated bronze multi light figural chandelier of superb detail embellished with a central figure of a neoclassical man and furt...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Historistic Chandelier, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic chandelier, circa 1890s polished and stove enameled.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Tuscany Style Gilt Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic Tuscany-style (20th Century) gilt wood and iron 14 arm chandelier.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Giltwood

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

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Crystal

18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale multi-tiered 18th century neoclassical crystal chandelier sourced from the renowned Royal Crystal Manufacturer of La Granja in Spain. This chandelier comes with an incredible story and provenance and was one of about twelve identical chandeliers that originally hung in an early baroque church called the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Russian Neoclassic Style Ormolu Lyre and Eagle Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Russian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) ormolu lyre form 6 arm chandelier cast with eagle's headed scrolling arms
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

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

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Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Possible Swarovski Twelve-Light Tiered Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Possible Swarovski tiered chandelier. Located in our Garden City Location is this multiple tiered chandelier having what appears to be Swarovski crystals. The gilt brass connections ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Decorative Chandelier in Wood and Gilded Iron, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative chandelier in wood and wood and gilded iron, circa 1950 Dimension with chain: H 140 cm.
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1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Ruby Glass Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a really unusual chandelier, even the chains are set with faceted crystals. They support a gilt bronze circular band crisply pierced with masks and acanthus and with six cand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Neoclassical Russian Style Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Neoclassical Russian style six-arm crystal chandelier with cranberry glass decoration.
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Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Wonderful French Silvered Bronze Graduated Crystal Tier Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Large Empire ten-light ballroom style chandelier with nine layers of prism crystals at the bottom and finished with beautiful crystal prisms draped and accented with prism stars and a prism cut crystal ball...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine and well made Stone fixture with a fine Classical form and good color. Large alabaster pendant with highlights floral swag around edge. Light is suspended by thick woven ro...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

19th Century Giltwood, Brass and Multicolored Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This Italian chandelier is a beautiful, grand piece of design, composed of finely-carved giltwood, faceted clear glass, and jewel-like colored glass pendants. The item will look wond...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Continental Austrian Silver Gilt and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, 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

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Crystal

20th Century Brass Lantern Hanging Pendant with Handblown Circular Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 20th century brass lantern hanging pendant with handblown circular glass.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Aluminum Ceiling Pendant with Neoclassical Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Aluminum ceiling pendant with elegant neoclassical brass accents. Two available.   
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Gilded Metal and Crystal Chandelier from the House of Baguès in Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A gilded metal and crystal chandelier of classical design typical of fixtures from the 1920s made by the company Baguès in Paris, the leading lighting firm during the first half of the 20th century. The central stem supports four tiers of decorative arms, the three upper tiers sweep down and up ending in graduated beaded ‘obelisks’ The lower tier of six candle lit...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Chandelier Chrystal Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Brass, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier Chrystal Swedish Gustavian neoclassical brass Sweden. A chandelier made during the early 19th century. Chrystal prisms on a brass body. Decorated with lions heads. 12 arms...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
5 arms Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades Brass polished and stove enamelled
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt Figural 6-Light Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exquisite pair of giltwood 6-light wall sconces. The light is supported by the figure of a winged seraphim whose draped lower half melds into a moulded bracket and acanthus pendan...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Giltwood

Wonderful French Neoclassical Bronze Patinated Bow Tassle Roccoco Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and patinated bow / tassel Rococo style 4 candelabra light chandelier with fleur-de-lis appliques.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, 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

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Silver Plate, Bronze

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

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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.

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