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Silvered Bronze Lamp Attributed to E.F. Caldwell

$3,800
£2,838.42
€3,290.69
CA$5,276.21
A$5,913.95
CHF 3,079.22
MX$72,211.82
NOK 39,094.89
SEK 37,058.44
DKK 24,552.13
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A striking silver-plated bronze table lamp, attributed to E.F. Caldwell & Co., one of the most important American lighting firms of the early 20th century. Dating to around 1910, this piece sits stylistically at the crossroads of Art Nouveau and early Art Deco, blending graceful organic lines with the emerging structural elegance of modernism. The lamp's form features subtly stylized curves, fluid tapering, and geometric restraint—a vocabulary that speaks to the fading influence of Art Nouveau's sinuous naturalism and the rising popularity of Deco’s architectural clarity. The silver-plated bronze body reflects Caldwell’s signature dedication to material richness and precision casting, with a surface that glows softly under light and accentuates every contour. Founded in 1895, E.F. Caldwell & Co. was known for producing some of the finest lighting and decorative metalwork in America, often working closely with top architects like McKim, Mead & White. Their lighting graced grand private homes, landmark public buildings, and institutions from New York to Newport, including commissions for the White House and other prominent interiors. This lamp would have been found in a refined transitional interior, bridging the ornate detailing of the Gilded Age with the cleaner lines of the 20th century—an ideal complement to both period and modernist settings. A beautifully crafted, elegant object with both decorative and historical significance.
  • Attributed to:
    Edward F. Caldwell & Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910-1915
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original. Wear consistent with age and use. see photos, finish has normal age wear, has has the lacquer stripped and relacquered.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU88303472352

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