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.
Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Leaded Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Caldwell neoclassical style bronze chandelier with Greek key design and leaded glass Center part. 6 lights. Has Caldwell mark on top part. Available 2 items
Crystal, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Style Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell style gilt bronze light fixture with cut glass inset. (6 interior lights)
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Style Bronze Engraved Chandelier with 6 lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell style 6 lights bronze chandelier with engraved body
Bronze
Caldwell Patinated Bronze Light Fixture with Glass inset Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze and brown patented light fixture with leaded glass, 6 interior lights. Available 8 items, price per item
Bronze
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900’s Caldwell large white leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Glass
A French Neoclassical Style Bronze, Alabaster & Opaque Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French early 20th century neoclassical Revival style gilt-bronze, alabaster and opaque opaline glass four-light chandelier. The intricate circular gilt-bronze frame suspended ...
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Chandelier with Ormolu and Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century pendant chandelier was made in the Neoclassical style, which originated in Europe in the early 18th Century. The Neoclassical style was characterized by its s...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
France: Neoclassical chandelier, early 20th century, with gilded bronze and fros
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
This early 20th-century pendant chandelier was crafted in the Neoclassical style, which originated in Europe in the early 18th century. The distinctive ram's heads on the chandelier ...
Gold Plate, Brass
French chandelier in bronze and opaline made for Monroe Palace Rio circa 1904.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare chandelier in french bronze and opaline from the Monroe Palace in Rio de Janeiro circa 1904 demolished to make way for an avenue. We have two others that make up ...
Bronze
Italian liberty Chandelier in molded satin glass and brass, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian liberty Chandelier in molded satin glass and brass, early 1900s Chandelier with hemisphere decorated diffuser in molded satin glass. The brass structure with floral decoratio...
Brass
Antique Silvered Metal 6-Light Chandelier Attributed to Edward Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Silvered metal chandelier in the neoclassical style attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, measuring 22 inches across and 40 1/2 inches tall, with original ceiling plate, decorative chain...
Metal
