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
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
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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
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Crystal, Brass
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 Style Possible Swarovski Twelve-Light Tiered Chandelier
By Swarovski
Located in Manhasset, NY
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
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
Early 19th Century Russian Polish Alabaster and Vermeil Lantern by Nast
Located in Essex, MA
Period Carved neoclassical Alabaster and Vermeil, gold on solid silver lantern. But the famous Russian/Polish Silversmith, Ludwik Bernard Nast ( Warsaw c 1821-1838). Excellent gold o...
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Early 19th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Vermeil
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
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
Copper Designed Metal and Crystal Chandelier with Centre Cut Glass Column
Located in Manhasset, NY
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
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
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood and ormolu chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom finial amidst finely carved foliate designs a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
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Ormolu
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
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
Materials
Glass
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
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
Materials
Brass
Taupe & Peach Hat Twenty Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Asheville, NC
Taupe colored fabric hats with peach interiors upon a voluminous, twenty candlestick spiral burnished brass chandelier.
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1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Crystal, 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
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Neo Classical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze and crystal Neoclassical chandelier, France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: H: 33" D: 32" 12 Lights
CW3313
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze, Opaline Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze, white opaline glass and crystal multi light chandelier of superb quality and detail....
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20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vasiform fluted standard issuing leaf and bellflower cast arms with fluted nozzles above a pierced scrolling corona.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Charming Little Neo Romantic Chandelier in Patinated Wood circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little neo romantic chandelier in patinated wood circa 1960.
Height with chain: 98 cm.
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1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Metal, Iron
Neo Classical Island/Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Island/Billiard Light. The inverted T shaped frame issuing two cylindrical lanterns with pleated white fabric shades (4 interior lights each). France, circa 1940.
Dimen...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and unusual gilt bronze chandelier with rock crystal pendalogues. Two hexagons featuring oval crystal reserves issuing six arms each in a row on two levels. Stylized crow...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu & Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Glass chandelier. The six arm nine light chandelier is centered by a striking and richly chased Ormo...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Opaline Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Opaline Glass Pendant. 3 lights. Circa, 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 19"
CW5603
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Russian Neoclassical Style Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian Neoclassical style clear and blue cut glass chandelier
Russian, 20th century
Measures: Height 156cm, diameter 94cm
This superb Russian chandelier exemplifies the grace and elegance of the Russian Neoclassical style. The chandelier features ten S-scroll light branches, each crafted from clear cut glass. The branches issue from a parcel gilt cobalt blue dish...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Neoclassical French Dore Bronze & Cut Crystal Six-Arm Empire Chandelier Fixture
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
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt-bronze sconces in the Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, with rams' heads at the base of the arms, a central lion mask, anthemion leaf finial and bell flowers desce...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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
Materials
Wood
Silver-Plated Eight Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A fine silver plated (unusually thick silver plate on copper) eight-light, crystal chandelier with the original gadrooned ceiling rose, in the neoclassical manner,
early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Fine Maison Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and delicate chandelier Maison Jansen. 6 lights. France, circa 1920
Dimensions: Height 38" x diameter 25
CW4143.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Materials
Brass, Steel
18th Century Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Elegant Italian Rococò style chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, blown glass, in transparent color with gilt wood. Top crown has...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Materials
Cut Glass
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
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
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
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
Materials
Glass
French, 19th Century, Neo-Classical St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a fine bottom acorn finial amidst a lovely array ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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
Materials
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.