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
Period: 1930s
Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Iron Chandelier ornated with chains of faceted beads.
Maison Jansen, France, circa 1930. 8 lights.
Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 21"
CW5364
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with rock crystal drops, rock crystals and crystal spears surrounding a multifaceted crystal plate....
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
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1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Empire Patinated Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire patinated bronze neoclassic style chandelier featuring winged figures holding six lights. Great old patina. See measurements below.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Baccarat Crinoline Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine "Crinoline" Chandelier by Baccarat featuring the classical crystal "plumes", octagon graduated chains and long slinder prisms. 8 lights.
France, circa 1930.
Dimensions:...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930s Art Nouveau Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier lustre Brass Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
For sale is a stunning antique chandelier that has been professionally restored in Berlin. The chandelier has been meticulously re-wired and is now ready to be hung. Not a single cry...
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1930’s French Etched Mirrored and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style bronze chandelier with etched mirrored triangle body.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light
Neo Classical style.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12"
CW5269.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930s Railroad Brass Lantern Pendant Light 3 Candelabra Sockets
Located in New York, NY
1930s Railroad style brass pendant light. The unusual clear shade is hand blown glass. The fixture itself is made from brass and features three candelabra light sockets. Cleaned and ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bronze and Curved Glass Lantern, France, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and curved glass lantern. France, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very fine neoclassical chandelier featuring at the top curved branches ornate with pressed glass leaves. At the bottom 3 concentr...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neo Classical Chandelier with Branches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine neo classical Chandelier featuring protruding branches ornate with pressed glass leaves. On the bottom concentric cascades of U-dr...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neo Classical Chandelier with Branches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and unusual Neoclassical chandelier featuring protruding branches with pressed glass leaves. Amber color octagons. 6 lights.
Measures: Height 27" Diameter 28".
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French neoclassical style gilt bronze and glass four-light chandelier. This beautiful chandelier features three arms each terminating in a flower-shaped clear glass lampshade and a b...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1930s French Fleur-de-Lis Pendant Lamp Forged Iron and Steel Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Pendant French Style Old Chandelier in Stainless Steel & Forged Iron from Mexico circa 1930s.
The chandelier is divided into four sections displaying a Fleur de Lis cutout.
...
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1930s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Flush Mounted Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine flush mounted plafonnier/pendant. Brass with frosted and cut glass dome. 3 lights,
France, circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 14", diameter 18"
CW2308.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine neoclassical bronze chandelier.
France, circa 1930.
Measures: H 21.5"
D 22"
5 lights
CW3599.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Lantern Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and diamond cut crystal neoclassical or Empire ormolu-mounted Lantern chandelier with three candelabra lights. In the manner of Baccarat.
Measures: 21" H x...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine decorative and gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster dome and shades. 9-light.
France, circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 48" x diameter 36"
CW3218.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Bronze Panel Round Bent Glass Lantern Four-Light Caldwell Urn Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical or regency patina bronze, panel round bent glass lantern with four candelabra lights in the manner of E.F. Caldwell finished off with urn finials all the top...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Crystal, 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
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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
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
1930s Nickel-Plated 5-Arm Chandelier W/ Milk Glass Shades & Bottom Dish Light
Located in New York, NY
This classic 1930's five-arm chandelier is nickel-plated over brass with milk glass shades.
The bottom features an additional light with a dish shade decorated with a green pinstri...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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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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