![Ceiling fixture produced by E. F. Caldwell & Co. for Rockefeller Center, c. 1932.
Founded by Edward F. Caldwell (1851-1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853-1942) in 1895 in New York City, E. F. Caldwell & Co. was America’s premiere design and manufacturing firm of electric light fixtures and decorative metalwork. They worked with McKim, Mead & White, Carrere & Hastings and other major architects of the day. They illuminated many of New York City’s most significant public and private buildings, as well as several buildings across the country. A majority of these buildings were built in the early 20th century, a time of tremendous growth in construction and when many cities were being electrified for the first time. This must have been an exciting time for Caldwell, leading a major lighting firm that was faced with the challenge of mastering an understanding of electric light and adapting electric fixtures to traditional ornamental esthetics that were acceptable to the late 19th century American public, all while maintaining the highest standard of craftsmanship in their metalwork. [source]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kosketD87W1qzvxbko1_400.jpg)
Ceiling fixture produced by E. F. Caldwell & Co. for Rockefeller Center, c. 1932.
Founded by Edward F. Caldwell (1851-1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853-1942) in 1895 in New York City, E. F. Caldwell & Co. was America’s premiere design and manufacturing firm of electric light fixtures and decorative metalwork. They worked with McKim, Mead & White, Carrere & Hastings and other major architects of the day. They illuminated many of New York City’s most significant public and private buildings, as well as several buildings across the country. A majority of these buildings were built in the early 20th century, a time of tremendous growth in construction and when many cities were being electrified for the first time. This must have been an exciting time for Caldwell, leading a major lighting firm that was faced with the challenge of mastering an understanding of electric light and adapting electric fixtures to traditional ornamental esthetics that were acceptable to the late 19th century American public, all while maintaining the highest standard of craftsmanship in their metalwork. [source]
