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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
chandelier 5 arm branch ormolu brass neoclassical mask acanthus greek key
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
FINE, 19TH CENTURY, NEO-CLASSICAL, ORMOLU CHANDELIER, WITH 5 BRANCHES HEADED BY FEMALE MASKS, ELECTRIFIED, 31” high, 25” diameter - Injects classical elegance, grandeur and atmosphe...
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1810s English Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Crystal, Bronze

Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze pendant depicting shells and acanthus leaf ornaments. France, circa 1860. Can be wired for 3 lights. Dimensions: Height 43" diameter 17 CW4149.
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Crystal, Bronze

1950 Silver Metal Chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen, in Good Condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 silver metal chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen. In good condition, with its patina, can be brighter if desired, just clean it with a product for silver metal.  
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate

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

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Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Bronze Nine Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and patinated bronze nine arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a richly chased bottom acorn finial below the central pa...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Giltwood & Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. gilt metal, giltwood, iron and crystal chandelier. The twenty four arm chandelier is centered by a fine mottled bott...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Iron

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

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.   
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1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Crystal & Bronze Chanderlier for candles & gas
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandelier, originally for gas and candles. Exquisite Quality. England, circa 1860. 12 lights. Dimensions: Height 48" Diameter 42" CW5363
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1860s English Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Neorustic Wrought Iron Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neorustic wrought iron pendant, circa 1950. Electricity to be checked.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

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

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Iron

Neoclassical Ceiling Pendant from USA
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

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Aluminum

Neoclassical Dore Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning early 19th Century three tier Swedish Neoclassical dore bronze and crystal eight light chandelier.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Six light Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
The pink tinged alabaster shallow bowl with carved rim is suspended from double ribbed bars joined by roundels , leading up to a central ball; the bowl is lit with three interior lights. The six graceful bronze arms are reminiscent of Greek or Roman oil lamps.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster, Bronze & Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster, patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This six arm thirteen light chandelier has an oval shaped Alabaster moulded bas...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom ormolu final below the patinated bronze body decorated with lovely foliate movements. Each of the six ormolu arms display detailed acanthus leaf designs and center the charming and finely detailed patinated bronze cherub who holds his ormolu bow. Leading up three chain is the striking top crown with a beautiful wrap around ormolu lattice band...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Aluminum Ceiling Pendant with Neoclassical Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco aluminum ceiling pendant pair, each model after the Transatlantic themes of aviation in the 1930s. Each comes with unique ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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

20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Swedish ceiling chandelier in classicist style. Solid, silvered brass. Hangings from finely ground crystal. (F-Ra-61).
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

2 Large Chandeliers Carved Wood 8 Lights, 20th Century, circa 1930-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two large chandeliers carved wood 8 lights, 20th century, circa 1930-1950.
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Large Neoclassical Style Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large neoclassical style chandelier, circa 1950. In steel and brass. Illuminated by eight lights and one.
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1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Russian 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu and crystal six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom circular tier with a richly chased pierced, sc...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

American Neo-Classical Bronze Hemispherical Martele Ceiling Fixture
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a high-quality example of American craftsmanship, it is very heavy for its size. The shape is reminiscent of an ancient shield, with central boss and a broad flange at the ri...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style. Polished, silvered brass and facett-ground prism hangings. (F-Ra-81).
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Crystal, Iron

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant by Jansen - France, circa 1930.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Hand Cut Crystal Pendant by Jansen - France, circa 1930. Neoclassical Style. Dimensions: Height 13 1/2" x Diameter 14 1/2" CW5293
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand-carved alabaster chandelier with the classic circular flared design. Held by 3 claws, chains and acanthus leaf canopy.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal

Russian Imperial 19th Century Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Johan Zekh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary and spectacular Russian Imperial early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and rock crystal chandelier, attributed to Johan Zekh, one of Saint-Petersburg’s most ce...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive French 19th century neo-classical st. alabaster and ormolu eight light, four arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an elegant ormolu acorn finial with a fol...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Ormolu

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier. This wonderful six light chandelier is centered by an inverted tulip bulb...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Russian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and cobalt blue glass eight arm chandelier. The chandelier displays a most i...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Gilt Metal, Iron, And Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and monumentally scaled Italian 18th century neo-classical st. gilt metal, patinated iron, and cut glass chandelier. The forty arm chandelier displays a stunning Montgolfier shape with a lovely circular bottom gilt metal tier adorned with fine most decorative prism shaped cut glass pendants. Beautiful swaging beaded glass garlands...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Antique French Gilt Bronze Chandelier, Basket of Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large French gilt bronze neoclassical style 17-light chandelier in a form of reticulated basket of flowers mounted with total of 23 arms in the form of tulips, circa 1900. Me...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Alabaster, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu lantern. The lantern displays three charming and wonderfully executed winged cherubs...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Decorative Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant. The Pierced gilt bronze ring issuing downwards graduated octagon graduated octagon chains, on top five lights. At the top five an...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze French Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze French chandelier. 8-light. Very good detail and craftsmanship, France, circa 1930 Dimensions: 26 inches long x 29 inches diamet...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Silver over Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and striking silver over bronze neoclassical chandelier. The pierced bottom dome of great quality is the main feature of this fixture. The main ring issuing four pairs of...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Crystal, Ormolu

Very Fine Neoclassical Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative neoclassical style pendant featuring fixe etched maiden figures in a classical garments. 3-light. France, circa 1900 Dimensions:...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Seven-Light Chandelier, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Glass chandelier with six lights around the gallery and one in the basket. The crown is decorated with hanging droplets while the basket ends in a droplet-shaped final. The candle sl...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and unique French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier. The five arm chandelier is centered by a striking patinated bronze ball with a fi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier. The nine arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful richly chased bottom acorn finial amidst f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The twelve arm fifteen light chandelier is centered by an elegant richly chased acorn finial ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

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

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Maple and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Neo-Classical st. maple and ormolu chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine bottom inverted finial of the eternal flame amidst carved maple...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

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

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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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