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
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
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tôle
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
Materials
Silver Plate, 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
Materials
Brass
Italian Bronze Hexagon Decorative Tassel Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian bronze hexagon glass hanging hall lantern with decorative scrolled arms, filigree upper border, four interior light cluster, and terminati...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large 19th Century Antique Style Lantern
Located in New York, 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
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
Palatial & Large Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and large antique Russian neoclassical gilt bronze and cut crystal multi light chandelier of fine detail embellished with figural mask...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Swedish ceiling chandelier in classicist style.
Polished, silvered brass. Facetted glass hangings.
(F-Ra-60).
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Materials
Giltwood
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 centred with opal blue glass.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
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
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
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
Materials
Crystal
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
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
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Historistic Ceiling Lamp with Original Cut-Glass
Located in Wien, AT
Late 19th century Historistic ceiling lamp with original cut-glass.
Polished and stove enameled
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Bronze Filigree Frosted Swirl Beveled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French bronze filigree frosted swirl beveled glass lantern fixture.
Measures: 22" H x 9" W.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Maison Bagues French Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) brass frame chandelier with 2 tiers of 6 arms having crystal a channel of crystal beads and rosettes on round bobeches with a crystal ball finial bottom. (...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1910 Bronze 6 Light Pendant Lantern by EF Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Made by EF Caldwell, New York, circa 1910. This six-light lantern features finely detailed Greek keys on the upper banding and pineapple finials on bottom. Please note, this item is ...
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Brushed Silvered Bronze Crystal Beaded Neoclassical Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful French Louis XVI style brushed silvered bronze and crystal beaded and chain regency neoclassical chandelier.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Multi light chandelier embellished with cut crystal chains and prisms.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Doré Patina Bronze Bow Neoclassical Crystal Shade Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt doré and patina bronze bow top neoclassical fixture centered by a crystal shade and three lights surrounding this beautiful chandelier.
Measures: 40" H x 2...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
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
Neoclassical Three-Arm French Bronze Swag and Scroll-Arm Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Understated elegance is the best description of this three-arm chandelier.
Beautiful box chain supports the three-scroll and filigree engraved arms supporting the lights. The top an...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique Baltic Gilt Bronze, Blue and Amethyst Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Baltic Neoclassical ormolu, blue and amethyst glass 16-light chandelier
Baltic, Early 19th Century
Height 119.5cm, diameter 76cm
Wonderfully crafted in the early 19th century in th...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Antique Chandelier, Neoclassical
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine twelve-light French neoclassical style chandelier. This fixture was featured in the Confiteria Ideal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and can be seen in the movie Evita in the t...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Brass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neoclassical gilt brass pendant. Italian neoclassical gilt brass pendant fixture of Louis XVI urn oil lamp form / incense burner with foliate rim ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Continental Painted and Giltwood Six-Light Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The inverted pagoda base, with slight warping and restorations to paint.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Antique Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and alabaster neoclassical style chandelier with sixteen lights.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat and Barbedienne
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Exceptional Neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier by Baccarat. Signed "Baccarat" in raised lettering on the bobeches and F. Barbedienne on the bronze work.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Neoclassical French Dore Bronze & Cut Crystal Six-Arm Empire Chandelier Fixture
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine, French doré bronze and cut crystal neoclassical six-arm chandelier with three interior lights and six lights around the body.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Neoclassic Style English Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 1920's Neoclassic style oval twelve-arm chandelier.
Measurements:
Length: 36"
Width: 28"
Minimum drop: 24"
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
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 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
French Giltwood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A turn of the century French gilded chandelier of neoclassic style, with scrolling oversized arms and twisted body and pomegranate finial.
Measurements:
Height: 36"
Diameter: 35"
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
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)
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
As alabaster lighting was the first application of electricity in Sweden at the very end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, the designs often reflected the decor of the ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
19th 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
Small French 1940s Bronze Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely French 1940s neoclassical style bronze chandelier has eight ornate arms and an aged patinated finish. This stunning piece measures 22 inches in height with a diameter of ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Italian Neoclassical Silver Plated Bronze Two-Tiered Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This chandelier was made in Italy in the early half of the 19th century, circa 1810, and has two graduated tiers with sixteen lights in total. The two sections are supported by four ...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
19th Century Neoclassical Crystal and Gilt Bronze, Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A 19th century neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze, twelve-light chandelier centered with opal blue glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Neoclassical Ceiling Pendant
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Neoclassical ceiling pendant in cast aluminum with formed and fitted glass elements.
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
An Important 19th Century Neoclassic Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important 19th Century Neoclassic
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Russian
19th Century
Eight light chandelier with gilt bronze swans
Height 48 in. Diameter 36 in.
P...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Six Arm Gilded Bronze Chandelier with Ram's Heads and Foliate Details, ca 1910s
Located in New York, NY
AHL3731
A very nicely chased antique six light chandelier in bronze with its original gilded finish. The rectangular-section arms spring off a body detailed with ram heads and suppor...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
19th c. American Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze 6 Light Gasolier/Chandelier
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This incredible American Gasolier is cut crystal with four graduated tiers of prisms encircling the central post and 6 lights with original frosted glass shades. Each shade is also w...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
1950s Carved Giltwood Italian Neoclassical Style Gold and White Arrow Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable vintage carved wood, gold gilt and white paint decorated Italian chandelier fixture in the neoclassical / Empire style. Item features six lights, scrolling iron arms with ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze & Nickel Silver Onyx Wall Sconces Orig. Gas, C. 1830
Located in Hollywood, 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
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.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Dramatic, Cascading Russian Chandeliers, circa 1900
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of fine, three-tiered, Russian, neoclassical, gilt bronze and crystal, ten light chandeliers with sapphire blue, glass plates.
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood & Crystal Eight Bronze Arm Chandeliers, C. 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood and crystal chandeliers with eight bronze arms. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Late 18th Century
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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