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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
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Set of Four Bow Top Neoclassical Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of four bow top neoclassical two-arm sconces Very Fine work on bronze with bow tops and filigree details Can be electrified. Sold by the pair.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Maison Bagues Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of high quality bronze French sconces by maison Bagues. US rewired and in working condition. 2 lights , 60 watts max bulb. 2 pairs available.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brass 2-tone Maison Lancel sconce.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Sconces by Lunel , 4 Pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical Maison Lunel French wall sconces with original white opaline shade, circa 1950s. Projection to the wall :6" Maximum wattage : 40 watt per bulb. US wired and in w...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Neoclassical Arrow Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Hollywood Regency painted metal three light sconces in the form of a quiver holding arrows with gold ends. Most likely French, 1940s or 1950s.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Neoclassical Arrow Sconces
Neoclassical Arrow Sconces
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Bronze Pair Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian bronze cherub sconces.
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wall Lights with Ribbons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th style wall sconces is made of bronze. These wall lights are very decorative, they have a large noddle on top with twisted ribbons going from top to bottom...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Large Antique Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large antique giltwood sconces. Stunning pair of giltwood and gilt iron two-light candle sconces, circa 1920. These gorgeous Continen...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Nickel Silver Onyx Wall Sconces Orig. Gas, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian five arm acanthus scrolled Gilt Bronze and Nickel Silver Onyx wall sconces decorated with arrow and foliage motif. Sconces retain the original cock keys for adjusting...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Onyx, Silver, Bronze

Pair of Decorative Neoclassical Brass Crystal Wall Lights, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of decorative wall lights is made of brass and crystal. They represent a nice vase made of brass with brass and crystal flowers. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Neoclassic giltwood Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of French neoclassical style hand carved giltwood wall sconces with leaves and arrows motif, 19th century, circa. 1820-1850s.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair of Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Nickel-plated. Same model is still available in brass. Max wattage: 75w each bulb.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of Sconces
Pair of Sconces
$3,490 / set
Dauphine Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Lyre Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of parcel gilt one light wall sconces hand carved in a classical lyre form with ribbons and acanthus leaves having burnished brass candle cups on a floral bracket. Tagg...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Hardwood

Wonderful Neoclassical Nickel-Plated Three-Arm Sconces Attributed E.F. Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant pair of neoclassical nickel-plated sconces are attributed to Caldwell. Very neoclassical in design with the linier detail through the centre and on the bobeches, the fla...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Sconce Antique French Bronze Wall Sconce Louis XVI/Neoclassical 19th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique French wall sconce, dating from the 19th century, showcases exquisite craftsmanship. Crafted from bronze, it features an intricately detailed rose with petals and a ribbon b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Formal Classical Two Light Candlestick Sconces by Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of formal style wall sconces by Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1900/30's. The sconces feature an urn and swag upper section, over a classical stylized backplate with two ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Maison Sabino and Cristallerie de Sevres Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional French pair of sconces designed by Maison Sabino and original "Cristallerie de Sevres" frozen glass shades in perfect condition. 3 arms, 3 bulbs/ shades. Measures: Back...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Dublin, IE
Pair of Italian neo-classic Empire Giltwood 3 light wall sconces with centered classical winged female figure.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Superb Pair of Maison Baguès Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 2 lights sconces figuring a Numbien Warrior. 2 light, 25 watts bulb max. US rewired and in working condition. Measures: Head: 5" H,3" W Optional back pla...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical 3-Branch Gilt Bronze Sconces, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style Three-Branch Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, with goat head masque and urns aflame finials. 22" H x 14.5" W x 8.75" D. Provenance: Property from the residence of...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Magnificent E. F. Caldwell Co Gilt Bronze Two Arm 6-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent E. F. Caldwell & Co Gilt Bronze Two Arm 6-Light Wall Sconce. E. F. Caldwell & Co. was a prominent American lighting and metalwork company that operated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, they produced a wide range of lighting fixtures, chandeliers, wall sconces, and other decorative pieces. This oversized...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Of Signed Fine French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional Pair of fine electrified French Neoclassical style gilt bronze wall sconces with two well cast and ornate arms emitting from a central intricately chased bust with folia...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces France, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles neoclassical pineapple bronze wall sconces. 2 pairs available Wired for the US and each sconce uses 2 light bulbs max. 40 watts.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration. Note: A slightly different set of sconces is also listed to make a set of 4.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Niermann Weeks Italian Style Neapolitan Wall sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite pair of Niermann Weeks Italian style Neapolitan sconces. Each sconce features a leaf crown-designed top and embellished with beaded swags and two tiers of crystal prisms...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal, Copper

Pair Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Italian carved giltwood wall lights in the neoclassicals style.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassic Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Italian wall sconces crafted in wood in classic form decorated with gilt floral designs over an alluring red background with three metal arms having gilt acanthus le...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Vintage Doria Textured Ice Cube Pipe Glass and Brass Wall Sconces Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful vintager intimate small German sconces have 6 textured ice glass tubes on each sconce against a white metal plate with semi-circular brass on the top and bottom. They...
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1960s German Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Edwardian era Neoclassical Bronze Greek Face 2-Arm Sconce, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early 20th century Neoclassical Bronze 2-Arm Sconces with a center Greek face and black enamel accent color. This solid brass wall sconce exudes timeless elegance with its classic si...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large French Bronze 2 Lights Sconce, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Large French bronze 2 lights sconce, circa 1950s 40 watts max bulb, Nice warm bronze patina.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair Vintage Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Gilt Metal Girandole Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair vintage Italian neoclassical giltwood and gilt metal girandole wall lights with oval mirrors and two lights.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Boxwood

Pair of 20th Century Carved Gilt Candle Scounces
Located in North Salem, NY
Handsome pair of hand carved gilt candle sconces. Handcrafted with old-world charm, these gilt sconces cast a soft, ambient glow while adding European-inspired elegance. They bri...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Extra Large 7-Arm Sconce done in gilt metal, featuring acanthus leaf by Palladio
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular extra large 7-arm sconce done in gilt metal. This huge Wall Sconce was manufactured by Palladio, and it is featuring acanthus leaf as a ma...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Gilt Bronze Federal Style Neo-Classical Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of gilt bronze sconces feature Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags and tassels. They are in excellent condition, retaining their original gilding, an...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Large E.F. Caldwell Silvered Metal 3-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and finest quality E.F. Caldwell silvered metal 3-light sconces.
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of 19th Century Italian Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian iron wall sconces, heavy in weight. Ornate urn shaped with three armed candelabra, each candle holder surrounded by leaves.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Exceptional Ram s Head Maison Charles Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of sconces. Featuring a ram's head on a disk. Two patinas gun metal and bronze, circa 1950s. 3 sconces available, priced for one pair. Two bulbs, 80 W or each. US wired and i...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Carved Mahogany Lyre Form Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Neo classic pair of wall sconces crafted in mahogany carved in a lyre form with acanthus leaves over a cornucopia basket with a zinc lined pocket.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Zinc

French Neoclassical Style Gilded Metal Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of French Neoclassical style sconces. The two-arm metal sconces are finely gild decorated and painted in a tortoise shell color tone adding a fashionable and stylish ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Palatial Set of Four French 19thCentury Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Wall-Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Set of Four French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Wall Lights (Sconces). The tall elongated ormolu sconces with a back plate in the...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Four Bronze and Bead Crystal Presidential Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four neoclassical beaded presidential wall sconces. This bronze light fixture features decorative crystal accents.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Giltwood Sconce Mirrors
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of early 19th century continental sconce mirrors with original early glass and original gilding. Two arm sconces for candles. Great size and wo...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mirror, Beech, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Foliage Ribbon Wall Sconces. C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical ormolu bronze three arm wall sconces with decorative flanking ribbons, bird wings, cornucopia fluted beaded candle arms, central intertwined snakes with ...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu, Wire

Pair E. F. Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These handsome sconces feature cast rosettes, acanthus leaves, and tassel from finials.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wood Carved Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) gilt wood floral carved wall sconces with 3 arms emanating from a floral carved base. (PRICED AS PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent wi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Three Pairs of Signed E. F. Caldwell Carved Giltwood and Iron Swan Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This rare set of six signed sconces (sold by the pair), are hand carved and feature Classical motifs including bellflowers, acanthus leaves, and pinecone finials. Each sconce consists of a carved giltwood swan...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

A Pair Of Neoclassical Cut Glass Wall Lights Attributed To Werner Mieth
By Werner Mieth
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The rare pair of Neoclassical wall lights, are suspended from ornate back plates with roman mofits, mounting a diamond cut container issuing three facet cut arms, supporting van-dyke...
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18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Lion Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Large scale 19th century neoclassical style four light wall sconce. This 34" wide solid bronze sconce features a monumental lion's head gripping four a...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Wreath Swag Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell manner neoclassical style bronze wreath swag two rewired candelabra arm sconces.
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wood Cornucopia Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic-Style (19th Century) gilt wood 2 arm wall sconces carved with a cornucopia and floral motif. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf

Wonderful Pair E.F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Neoclassical 2-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of stamped E.F. Caldwell silvered bronze neoclassical 2-light sconces
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1900 Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1900’s Caldwell neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Neoclassical Nickel-Plated Three-Arm Sconces Attributed to Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant pair of neoclassical nickel-plated sconces are attributed to Caldwell. Very neoclassical in design with the linier detail through the centre and on the bobeches, the fla...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Vintage Boho Cast Resin Column Sconce - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage wall sconces provides a striking nod to classical antiquity, interpreted through a Hollywood Regency lens. Crafted from heavy cast resin with a creamy, marbleize...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Resin

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of supremely elegant neoclassical style wall sconces having central gilt lion medallion set against nickel plated discs, with arrow decoration and two arms in each. Gorgeous cas...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Sconces by Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning and large pair of neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze sconces by Baccarat. Signed "Baccarat" in raised lettering on the bobeches. Provenance: Estate of the late mothe...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Pair of French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Six-Light Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare pair of French neoclassical style 19th century figural parcel gilt and silver carved wood and Gesso six-light wall sconces, each centered with giltwood carved seashel...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Carved Palm Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (19/20th Century) carved giltwood wall sconces with four scroll arms and palm designs (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf, Iron

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Girandole Gilt Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical girandole giltwood and gesso two arm oval mirrored wall sconces with scrolled foliage crest, decorative interior borders, and acanthus scrolled candle ar...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Antique Italian Carved Wood Gilt and Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian five light carved wood wall sconces with a graceful classical form and having distressed oval mirrors on a green painted background. The carved ribbons, ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

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.