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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The twelve arm fifteen light chandelier is centered by an elegant richly chased acorn finial ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

French Pendant Lamp
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French pendant lamp Lantern of the early 20th century carved bombe glass 4 electric lights 220 w golden patina.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Fine and Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant neoclassical gilt bronze chandelier. 6-light. France, circa 1910 Dimensions: Height 25" x diameter 23" CW3304.
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

Lamp. Bronze. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamp. Bronze. XIX century. Lamp with circular glass decorated with a series of classicist decoration moldings at the bottom and an oval shape from which a ring hangs, and another mol...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Other

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

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

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Crystal, Metal

old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars. Very good quality
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier. 9 lights (3 on top & 6 on bottom). France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 29" CW61
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

A Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Crystal and Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and finely decorated Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Crystal and Ormolu chandelier. This stunning twelve arm twelve light chandelier is centered by a circular ...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

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

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Brass

20th Century French Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful quality 20th Century French ormolu chandelier in palm leaf form. This chandelier has been rewired to current UK standards.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

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

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Bronze

Italian crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chamfered crystal columnar standard above a giltwood urn issuing scrolled candle arms.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Baltic Early 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Baltic early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by an elegant and unique bottom finial with finely etched wrap around ba...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

Pair of Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of large Italian giltwood sconces in neoclassical style, with crossed flags, bows and arrows, animals and laurel leaves among other detail...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Giltwood

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This magnificent chandelier is composed of a variety of media, which beautifully contrast in their colour and qualities. This includes lustrous golden gilt bronze (ormolu), cut clear glass, and smooth cobalt blue glass. The chandelier will make a splendid addition to a luxury interior, either traditional or contemporary in its style. The chandelier features an elaborate gilt bronze top canopy, consisting of multiple leafy arms, which scroll in on themselves and terminate in rosettes. Clear cut glass...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu, Bronze

Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official
Located in murano, IT
Venini’s artistic director for more than a decade, Carlo Scarpa deeply influenced the company’s production, managing to merge his own intellectual vision with the highly refined tech...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Italian Chandeliers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th century stylish Italian chandeliers dating from the Mid-20th Century.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Chandelier with hand cut crystal pendalogues, obelisks & fruits by Maison Jansen. 8 lights. France, circa 1920 Dimensions: Height 36 1/2" Diameter 28" CW5047
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large and superb antique Russian neoclassical style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is designed in a tent and basket form, suspended from a gilt bronze corona su...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, 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.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Ceiling Chandelier 2024
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

20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style. Polished, silvered brass and facett-ground prism hangings. (F-Ra-83).
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu, And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom fl...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Very Fine Bronze Crystal Chandelier Featuring Hand Cut Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze & crystal chandelier featuring hand cut crystal pendalogues. 10 Lights. England, circa 1910 NI1206.
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Spectacular Antique Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular and large antique Italian Neoclassical patinated bronze chandelier composed with a central sculptural figure and elaborate classical detailing. The chandelier is suspen...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work. France, circa 1900. 4 lights. Dimensions: Height 37" (can be shortened) ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Verdigris Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and verdigris chandeliers. Each six arm seven light chand...
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19th Century French 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

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

Fine Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Gagneau Freres
Located in Montreal, QC
Very fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze and crystal 8 light chandelier attributed to Gagneau Freres, Paris . The cast bronze structure is gilt with a soft matt gilding and finely ch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Alabaster, Bronze

Charming Neo Romantic Bronze Chandelier with 2 Patinas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little neo romantic chandelier in bronze with 2 patinas, circa 1900.  
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century English Neoclassical Silver over Bronze 6 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English neoclassical style chandelier with 6 lights. Gorgeous silver over bronze finish with amazing decorative details.
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Russian 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and highly detailed Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Crystal, Ormolu, enameled Bronze and Glass chandelier. This most decorative seven light chandelier is centered a...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, 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

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Wrought Iron

French Plafonnier Flush Mounted Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine flush mounted pendant gilt bronze, with handcut dome, France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 7 1/2" x diameter 14" CW1545.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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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.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Silver over Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and striking silver over bronze neoclassical chandelier. The pierced bottom dome of great quality is the main feature of this fixture. The main ring issuing four pairs of...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

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Brass

Elegant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant gilt bronze chandelier. England, circa 1920. 5 lights. Dimensions: Height 26" diameter 25" CW2948.
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Swedish ceiling chandelier in classicist style. Solid, silvered brass. Hangings from finely ground crystal. (F-Ra-61).
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20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

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.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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

Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Glass and Ormolu lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Glass and Ormolu lantern. This stunning frosted and etched glass lantern displays a wonderful baluster shape and is ...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

Silver Over Bronze 6 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Silver over Bronze Chandelier. Exquisite Detail. Great Workmanship. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 36" Diameter 32" CW5288
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

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Glass

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

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Crystal, Brass

French Neoclassical Style Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
French Neoclassical style brass lantern French, 20th century Measures: height 58 cm, diameter 23cm This fine hall lantern is crafted from brass in a classical style. The hexagon...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Bronze

American Neo-Classical Bronze Hemispherical Martele Ceiling Fixture
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a high-quality example of American craftsmanship, it is very heavy for its size. The shape is reminiscent of an ancient shield, with central boss and a broad flange at the ri...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical 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 hanging lantern. The lantern has three charming and expressive winged cherubs with r...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Metal, Iron

Neoclassical chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

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