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Edward F. Caldwell Co. Lanterns

Edward F. Caldwell Co. was among America’s preeminent lighting manufacturers of the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries, illuminating the halls and ceilings of some of the most notable buildings in the United States. In addition to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and the White House in Washington, D.C., the company’s masterful light fixtures also adorn the homes of some historically prominent figures, such as J.P. Morgan and Phillip Lehman.

The firm was founded in 1895 by American Edward F. Caldwell and Victor F. von Lossberg, a Latvia native who was raised in Russia. The founders became acquainted while working at Archer Pancoast Manufacturing Company of New York, which produced gas lighting fixtures.

In 1901 Edward F. Caldwell Co. opened a foundry, where the owners and the lighting artisans they recruited could explore a range of metalworking techniques and design styles. Caldwell and von Lossberg quickly rose to the top of the electric light manufacturing business with their shared vision, choosing to deliver quality elegant fixtures that frequently drew on historic European designs. The firm produced magnificent lighting pieces, as well as finely crafted decorative objects and mirrors. Their neoclassical designs borrowed heavily from Baroque and Rococo styles — Edward F. Caldwell Co. also devised Art Deco fixtures during the 1920s — and favored bronze, silver, iron, copper and brass as their primary materials.

With construction on the rise in New York in the early 1900s, not many outfits could take on large-scale lighting contracts. With over 1,000 employees, Edward F. Caldwell Co. could take on heavy commissions.

After Caldwell died in 1914, von Lossberg carried the company until he died in 1942. Edward F. Caldwell Co. closed its doors owing to financial troubles in 1959.

Today manufacturer’s work can be seen all across New York City — including at the Bank of Manhattan and the famous Waldorf Astoria hotel — and Edward F. Caldwell Co. creations are highly sought after by lighting and decor enthusiasts.

On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Edward F. Caldwell Co. table lamps, chandeliers and pendants, sconces and floor lamps.

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Creator: Edward F. Caldwell Co.
1920 s Caldwell Large Gilt Bronze Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell large gilt bronze lantern. Original finish, with 4 lights
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1920s American Adam Style Vintage Edward F. Caldwell Co. Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1920 s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze lantern with glass inset, from Waldorf Hotel.
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1920s American Adam Style Vintage Edward F. Caldwell Co. Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th century Silver Plated Caldwell Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa late 19 centuru Caldwell silver plated lantern with 6 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Edward F. Caldwell Co. Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1920 s Caldwell Baroque Style Bronze Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
a circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze lantern with beveled glass inset
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1910s American Baroque Vintage Edward F. Caldwell Co. Lanterns

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Early 20th Century American Rococo Edward F. Caldwell Co. Lanterns

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Edward F. Caldwell Co. lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward F. Caldwell Co. lanterns are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edward F. Caldwell Co. lanterns, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lanterns by Edward F. Caldwell Co. were created in the neoclassical style in united states during the early 20th century. Prices for Edward F. Caldwell Co. lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,025.
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