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Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Name: Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Brand: Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)

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About the Item

A unique antique American Caldwell neoclassical circular chandelier in gilt and patinated bronze, suspended by four chains attached to a ceiling canopy decorated with acanthus relief. The dish-shaped body is designed with a scalloped perimeter, each section projecting outward and finished with applied patinated bronze masks. The structure is balanced by gilt bronze links and fittings that connect the chains, allowing the chandelier to hang evenly from the central canopy. The rim is cast with scrolling acanthus and palmette motifs in repeating panels, alternating with the patinated masks that encircle the body. The underside is elaborately decorated with swirling relief patterns radiating toward a central recessed medallion of deep blue glass, framed by a circular gilt bronze border. The interior is fitted with multiple sockets for electrification, placed around the recessed basin, their gilt fittings blending into the ornamentation. The chains are composed of alternating twisted and plain links, with decorative gilt elements at the points of attachment, complementing the detailed cast ornament of the main body. This chandelier was made by Edward F. Caldwell Co., one of the leading American lighting manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The firm became known for elaborate neoclassical lighting fixtures, often combining gilt and patinated surfaces with detailed masks and foliate decoration. Caldwell supplied custom pieces for many prominent institutions and residences, employing advanced casting, gilding, and patina techniques. The use of contrasting metal finishes, decorative masks, and intricate relief on this chandelier is characteristic of the company’s production.

Creator:
Edward F. Caldwell Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Gilt,Patinated
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: DD26-1491stDibs: LU106661951742

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Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

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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