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1890s Pair Oversize Silvered Bronze Sconces EF Caldwell

Name: 1890s Pair Oversize Silvered Bronze Sconces EF Caldwell
Brand: Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Rating: 5 (91 reviews)

$4,200

£3,190.73

€3,721.82

CA$6,016.34

A$6,103.38

CHF 3,471.55

MX$74,149.83

NOK 40,828.05

SEK 40,969.58

DKK 27,827.39

About the Item

This pair of oversized silvered bronze sconces by EF Caldwell is a testament to the craftsmanship and design sensibilities of the late 19th century. Made in America during the late 1890s, these sconces showcase the artistry of the era. The sconces feature intricate metalwork, characterized by repousse, or hand hammered detailing. This technique involves shaping and ornamenting the metal by hand, resulting in a textured and decorative surface. The use of silvered bronze adds a touch of opulence and elegance to these fixtures. Each sconce boasts a metalwork back plate with four arms, providing ample space for the placement of candles or light bulbs. The four-arm design not only enhances the sconces' functionality but also adds a sense of balance and symmetry to their appearance. Each sconce requires four candelabra light bulbs. These lights are wired and ready to ship. Priced as a pair. Cleaned and restored. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.

Creator:
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Voltage:
110-150v
Lampshade:
Not Included
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Silvered
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th Century
Condition:
Rewired: Cleaned and rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: Q2832941stDibs: LU973638290922

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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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