Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
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
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive large scale pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by charming finely detailed oak leaves and acorns below the ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a most elegant tapered central suppor...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1900 Large Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1900 pair of large mirror backplate and bronze arms Caldwell sconces with etched design. Newly rewired UL
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of French Empire Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural pair of bronze/brass wall lights sconces.
France, 1900s-1930s
Lamp sockets: 1.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Hand-Thrown Wall Lamp In the Shape #Of A Flower Bucket, Italy 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
These wall lights are truly one-of-a-kind. They're made with the utmost care and skill, making them a cut above the rest. The design is so appealing, and the basket of flowers create...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful scrolled backplate from where the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$15,200 / set
1930 Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1920 silver plated one light sconces. Price per set of two sconces
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,400 / item
Set of Giant Hand-Forged Country House Wall Lamps Apple, Chery and Grapes
Located in Hannover, DE
This set of three enormous, hand-forged wall lights is exceptional, embodying elegance and quality. Hand-forged by a master blacksmith, each lamp is as unique as a snowflake. They co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Set of Giant Hand-Forged Country House Wall Lamps Apple, Plum and Pear
Located in Hannover, DE
This set of three enormous, hand-forged wall lights is exceptional, embodying elegance and quality. Hand-forged by a master blacksmith, each lamp is as unique as a snowflake. They co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Carved Large and Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Italian Carved and Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Late 19th to early 20th century
Each finely carved sconce surmounted by a ribbon and bow crest above a stylized eagle with outst...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
1900 Neoclassical Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell Neoclassic style sconces with medallion atop, two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Two-Light Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, C. 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Two-Light Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Made in Belgium, Circa 1900s
A finely cast and richly detailed pair of Louis XVI-style two-arm wall sconces, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Laudarte S.r.l. Gilt Bronze Marble, Malachite Wall Sconces, Pair Unused
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte S.r.l. Gilt Bronze, Black Marble and Malachite Two-Arm Wall Sconces, PR
Offered for sale is a pair of Italian gilt bronze, black marble and malachite two-arm wall sconces d...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Bronze
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Crystal Basket Sconce in Florentine Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Crystal Basket Sconce embodies opulent craftsmanship and classical grace. A distinguished design from our Heritage Collection, it draws inspiration from the grandeur of Neoclassical lighting, featuring a sculptural basket form adorned with hand-cut crystal strands that shimmer with refined luminosity.
Each piece is handcrafted at our Fall River, Massachusetts atelier, where Sherle Wagner International’s artisans have upheld a legacy of excellence for more than eight decades. The intricate arrangement of crystal elements and finely detailed metalwork transforms light into a radiant display of elegance and artistry.
Available in Florentine Gold...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$1,889 / item
1920s Small American Classical Sconces With Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's American silver plated sconces with mirror backplate and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Maison Jansen Sconces Solid Bronze
Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in solid bronze by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in black finish with a blown glass flame shade....
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI
VERONESE, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown Murano glass of rare finesse, unique pieces by Flavio Poli, Veronese edition, Murano,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of French Bronze
Mirror Medallion
America
Europe
Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Bronze & Mirror Medallion 'America & Europe' Wall Sconces
France, circa 1950s
A fine pair of of French bronze wall sconces one each one with a 5.5 Inch diameter m...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze 3 Arm Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This impressive pair of large scale sconces are by the renowned firm of Edward F. Caldwell.
They retain their original gilded patina and feature Classical motifs including acanthus l...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900 Silver Plated Neoclassic Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900 silver plated Caldwell two lights sconces neoclassic design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair of Huges French Torchères, 4 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of 8 French torchères, 4 pairs, iron and glass flame. Perfect for an impressive decor.
Sold by pair
From a French Chateau in Lorraine.
1 light, 60 watt max bulb.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
This is a very attractive pair of lights they are very heavy and decorative each of the light fittings have 2 sconces
The ligh...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1920
s Caldwell Double Light Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Pair of Italian Crystal Beaded Sconces with Floral Decorations
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Crystal Glass, Gilt Metal
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
19th century Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Sconces Single Light
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassic design one light sconces with comedy's faces. Unusual and impressive design
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900
s Caldwell Lion Head Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa a 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with lion head and three lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$7,800 / set
1920
s Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze neoclassic style double light sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 / set
1920
s Caldwell Mirrored Backplate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Two-Light Wall Lanterns
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable pair of French Neoclassical-style wall lanterns. These elegant wall lamps feature a polished brass frame and three curved clear glass panels.
Each wall light has two sock...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Polished Chrome Wall Sconce - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of wall sconces epitomizes the refined elegance of Regency-inspired lighting, offering a sophisticated blend of classical proportions and modernist materials. Feat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Pillaret Drop Sconce by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$845 / item
1920 Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Flowers Design
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell etched mirror and bronze sconces with flowers design. newly UL rewired
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
French Empire-Style Mirrored Sconce, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style sconce with convex mirror, two arrows, and gold stars, circa 1940. Rewired for USA with two sockets, 25W bulbs included.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1920
s Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with reverse painted mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Greek Key
Urn Cast Metal Wall Candle Sconces Signed Empire
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking pair of neoclassical style sconces with a streamlined urn shape in the center and Greek Key designs where the arms meet the urn. The sconces were once electri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1900 silver plated sconces with tea pot shape and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,400 / set
Neo-Classical Carved Grand Tour Style Gilt Tole Wall Sconces By Palladio - Pair
By Palladio
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian neo-classical style carved giltwood and tole wall sconces by Palladio. They have mail and female facing intaglio inspired busts. Each sconce has a gilded ur...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A large 19th century pair of single arm bronze doré single arm sconces from France.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,900 / set
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building. The sconce is in exception...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow shaped brass wall lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow-shaped brass wall lamps
carries two lights per lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fine Set Four French Dore Bronze Regency Neoclassical Empire Torchiere Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of four French dore bronze regency, neoclassical, Empire style torchiere two candelabra light sconces
In The Manner Of Françoi...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,850 Sale Price / item
21% Off
1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair of Large Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large French circa 1920’s neoclassic-style mirrored bronze sconces.
Measurements:
Height: 26"
Depth (projection): 9"
Width: 11.5".
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
1920’s Caldwell Double Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920s Silver Plated Small Sconces With Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell small sconces with cherubs on backplate and two arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair Beaded Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant pair of beaded and crystal pendant Maria Theresa wall sconces that date to the mid-20th century. These sconces are elegant and in very good original condition-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,450 / set
Palladio, Italian Neoclassical, Giltwood, Silver Leaf, Wall Lights, Italy, 1974
By Palladio
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palladio, Italian Neoclassical, Giltwood, Silver Leaf, Wall Lights or Sconces, Italy, 1974
Pair of silver and gold leaf wall lights designed and produced by Palladio in Italy, 1974....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Leaf
1920
s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silvered plated sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
Extraordinary Pair Italian Neoclassical Rock Crystal Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary Pair Italian Neoclassical Rock Crystal Three-Light Wall Sconces
Italy, 20th Century
An extraordinary pair of Italian Neoclassical three-light wall sconces, exquisit...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
1920 Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920 Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Decorative Palmetta Fan Wall Frieze
Located in Milano, MI
An original hand-carved and leaf gilded wall frieze as a giltwood porta Palme vase with handles.
It comes from a private residence of Milan, where it was topped with a wall demilune...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of French Neoclassical 3-Arm Wall Sconces in Patinated and 24k Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Elegant and refined pair of French neoclassical wall sconces featuring three arms each, crafted from patinated bronze with 24-karat gilt bronze accents.
These exquisite wall lights ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated sconces
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Exceptional Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces by E.F. Caldwell
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of rare Gilt Bronze Laurel sconces by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., circa 1910-1920
Elegant design and detailed cast - Each with two light supports, above superbly carved scrolls , ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1920
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Cherub
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherub atop
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Historistic Wall Lamp Around 1890s with Original Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp around 1890s with original glass shade
Polished and stove enameled
Original glass shade.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Neo-Classical Style Carved Wood Sconces W/ Urns
Draping Laurel Garland -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale neo-classical style carved wood sconces attributed to Hendrix Allardyce. The wiring and candle covers are new and in working order. Note the lovely gilt urns wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1920s Neoclassical Four Light Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style gilt bronze four lights sconces with rock crystals and crystals hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Single Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single wall hanging lantern arch style made of solid brass, quality workmanship, bevelled glass, electrified with 3 40/watt lights, beautiful patina great light exposure. Working and...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell
Co., Workstead, Maison Lancel, and Maison Baguès. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $279 and tops out at $80,522 while the average work can sell for $3,650.
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