Neoclassical Lighting
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 Doré Patina Bronze Bow Neoclassical Crystal Shade Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt doré and patina bronze bow top neoclassical fixture centered by a crystal shade and three lights surrounding this beautiful chandelier.
Measures: 40" H x 2...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Gilt
Red Lacquered Deccorative Floral Torchiere. Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt and red lacquered bulbous torchiere with acanthus floral and shell motif terminating on tripod base. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Piece has been c...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
A Very Fine Maison Bagues Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Elegant Silver over Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Maison Bagues. France, circa 1930. 3 lights.
Dimensions: Height 20 1/2" Diameter 26"
CW5019
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bronze Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive pair of Italian neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze opposing figures of artistic maidens surmounted by moulded glass shades made into lamps, all standing o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 / set
Interior Table Lamps Set 2 Vintage Bedside Lamps Floral Home Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage table lamps with a frosted glass bell-shaped lampshade on an elegant, smoothly curved brass leg.
The stable round base ensures safety and comfort of use of the table...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Chapman Horn Koi Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a stunning statement with this rare and documented pair of vintage table lamps by the renowned Chapman Manufacturing Company. Dated 1977, these lamps are a quintessential exampl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,850 / set
19th c. American Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze 6 Light Gasolier/Chandelier
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This incredible American Gasolier is cut crystal with four graduated tiers of prisms encircling the central post and 6 lights with original frosted glass shades. Each shade is also w...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Anglo-Irish Cut Crystal Decorative Feather Five-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Anglo-Irish cut crystal five-arm chandelier with feather adornments, centered bulbous column, cascading prisms, and terminating on a cut cryst...
Category
1840s Irish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Pair of Polychrome Enameled Bronze and Porcelain Flower Lyre Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These neoclassical lyre back sconces are in the Louis XVI style, and feature hand painted porcelain flowers. They are made of enameled bronze with gilt highlights, and are hung with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze table candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 97cm, width 46cm, depth 35cm
These large and finely cast candelabra were...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Italian Cold Painted Tin
Iron Figurative Monkey Wall Sconces, 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian cold painted tin and iron figurative dancing monkey wall sconces with flanking decorative palm trees, two scrolled foliage candle a...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron, Tin
Bronze Chandelier or Ceiling Light, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceiling light. Bronze. France, late 19th century
French chandelier made of bronze at the end of the 19th century, formed by a central axis with very marked lines and decorated with ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Vase Lamp Germany C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century neoclassical revival vase lamp Germany C.1880.
A Neoclassical style vase converted to a table lamp, black earthenware with faun mask handles, two classical fi...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Historistic wall lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original opal glass shades
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
Large Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb and imposing Russian carved and giltwood and bronze chandelier, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$143,000
French Spelter Woman with Roses Table Lamp From L-A Moreau on Marble Base c 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spelter table lamp reproduction of the statuette "la femme aux roses" by Louis Auguste Moreau (son of Auguste Moreau). The set is mounted on a red marble base.
The subjects of his s...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$567 Sale Price
20% Off
1920
s Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’ gilt bronze sconces sunburst backplate with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Carved Gilded Gold Wood Artichoke Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful unique carved table lamp. Opening bloom details with gilded gold finish over dark brown/ebony finish. Matching carved finial. See images.
Does not include shade.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$1,410 Sale Price
25% Off
Late 19th Century Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Caldwell gilt bronze large chandelier with 12 lights. Neoclassic style
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Cream Plaster Relief Column Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of plaster lamps with a striking classical design, resembling an architectural column with carved faces in relief. The column features fluted details and is mounted on a squar...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
$4,200 / set
Pair of French 4-Light Lyre Brass Sconces with Amber Crystals, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century French 4-light lyre brass scones with amber and clear crystals.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chandelier in Brass with Cut Crystal with Cobalt Glass Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnificent chandelier from the early 19th Century with cut crystal and cobalt glass accents is from the Baltic region. Medusa medallions are applied to the frame to offer interest a...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Three-Arm French Bronze Swag and Scroll-Arm Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Understated elegance is the best description of this three-arm chandelier.
Beautiful box chain supports the three-scroll and filigree engraved arms supporting the lights. The top an...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Two Austrian Purple Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in London, GB
Two Austrian purple cut glass and gilt bronze lamps
Austrian, Early 20th Century
Height 40cm, width 11cm, depth 11cm
These lamps are truly exceptional antique pieces of Austrian design. They were created in the early 20th century, in the refined Neoclassical style which was in fashion at the time. They are crafted from fine purple amethyst crystal glass and gilt bronze (ormolu).
The stems of the lamps are shaped like classical campagna vases...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$13,094 / set
Wonderful French Bronze Filigree Frosted Swirl Beveled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French bronze filigree frosted swirl beveled glass lantern fixture.
Measures: 22" H x 9" W.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Gilt Iron Floor Lamp on Scrolled Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This captivating Spanish iron floor lamp has its original patinated gilt finish. The charm of this lamp lies in its scrolled tripod base, which...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Tole, Wood and Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Fine and important pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical style six-arm wall sconces. Composed of a decorative cascading top, over worn, well patinated gilded metal acanthus lea...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror
Beautiful Neoclassical Set Six French Bronze Crystal Caldwell Starburst Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical French bronze and crystal set of Six sconces in the manner of Caldwell with two arms that are adjustable and a center starburst with crystal spears.
Rewired...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved
Tole Pricket Lamps. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt carved wood tole prickets with urn & floral motif resting on squared plinths. Prickets have been electrified . Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tin
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze and Glass Floor Standing Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of monumental gilt bronze and glass floor standing candelabra
Crafted in the neoclassical style, this pair of floor-standing candelab...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Swedish Neoclassic Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
The large neoclassic style five-light brass hall lantern with 18th century style embellishments. The leaf tip crown above scrolling supports and a hexagonal frame decorated with bowk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$9,700 / item
Large 8 Arms Chiseled Bronze Chandelier in the Style of Louis the 16th by Lucien
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large 8 arms chandelier is made of finely chiseled bronze. This is a French work in the style of Louis the 16th by Lucien Gau. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Bronze Floor Lamp Attributed to André Arbus, France, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze neoclassical tripod floor lamp by André Arbus. Lion feet decor.
Height can be adjusted from 45" to 60". In good vintage condition. European socket and wiring (price includes ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Style 40 arms Bronze Gabrielle Fleurs Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Monumental Chandelier, In bronze, 40 arms lights, gold 24K finish. Dimensions : Height 275 cm x 198 cm diameter.
It is an enchantment of corollas and flowers, pearly medallions, and ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Gilt Metal and Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of antique French gilt metal and ceramic table lamps, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.
They are lovely quality an...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Ceramic Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century slender chandelier made of cast, gilt bronze and accented with a spike at the bottom in cobalt ceramic–vitrified by fire to a depth of color and sheen that could ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Floor Lamp with Hexagonal Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This impressive floor lamp hails from France, circa 1940s, and is a beautiful blend of brass and bronze. The lamp features turned and cast components that are elegantly assembled onto a hexagonal base...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Opaline Glass Table Lamps with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style opaline glass urn-shaped table lamps from the 20th century, with brass accents. Created in France during the 20th century, each of this pair of table lamps captures our attention with its Classical urn-shaped silhouette perfectly accented by its opaline glass and brass details. Each showcasing two sockets, foliage motifs and raised on a square base, this pair of French Neoclassical style opaline table lamps will bring an undeniable touch of graceful elegance to any home, perhaps displayed atop a pair of commodes...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Lacquered Cast Iron Caryatid Lamp or Candeladra Women Torchere
Located in Lille, FR
Neoclassical Lacquered Cast Iron Lamp, Literature Allegory Women Torchere.
First part of XX century.
Total height: 65 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Elegant Neoclassical Style Alabaster Marble Vase or Table Light
Located in Rome, IT
Neoclassical style Alabaster marble table light or vase. We can customize also without a lamp holder.
Timeless elegant piece for your interior to ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Russian Neoclassic Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Originally one of a pair of figural candlesticks. Finely cast and chased with a candleholder now fitted with a two light modern fixture. T...
Category
1810s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Other
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figural Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
After Auguste Joseph Peiffer (French, 1832-1886) Patinated Bronze Figural Two Branch Table Lamp, late 19th century, depicting a cherub restraining a retriever from a partridge, two s...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Silvered Urn-Shaped Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique lamps on bedside tables or on top of a console in an entry! Crafted in Italy circa 1960, each urn formed lamp features intricately carved bases with scrol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
JMF Style Parchment Neoclassical Table Lamps, Hermes Adornment
Located in North Miami, FL
These parchment clad lamps in column design are adorned with a beautiful painted metal bust of Hermes, the Greek Messenger God. They have each double cluster sockets with pulls and...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Clear Glass Round Hanging Lantern, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and clear glass three-light round hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable three-light pendant lantern features an elegant round brass frame with a round, cle...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Gilt Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Urn Form Ormolu-Mounted Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French gilt dore bronze and cut crystal urn form ormolu-mounted lamps.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Bronze Hexagon Decorative Tassel Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian bronze hexagon glass hanging hall lantern with decorative scrolled arms, filigree upper border, four interior light cluster, and terminati...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Restored Tuscan Brass Chandelier with Hand-Strung Crystal Beads Antique Empire
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Tuscan Brass Chandelier with Hand-Strung Crystal Beads, Italian Empire Style, circa 1920
A stunning Tuscan chandelier from Northern Italy, dating from around 1920, meticulo...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Neo-Classical Style Table Lamp By Chelsea House With Silk Shade
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neo-classical style lamp by Chelsea House . The gilded and ebonized urn is composition and is 16 inches handle to handle. The pleated shade is silk and in very good conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Composition
Pair of Silvered Bronze Nickel Caldwell Baguès Neoclassical Urn Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of silvered / polished nickel bronze sconces with a Baguès Paris label in the back in the neoclassical design with urns and ram's head back plate and three candelabr...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Neoclassical Style Lamps.
We offer a great pair of French Neoclassical style tole and bronze table lamps.
This lovely pair of French lamps have been newly wired and re...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt-bronze sconces in the Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, with rams' heads at the base of the arms, a central lion mask, anthemion leaf finial and bell flowers desce...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,950 / set
Baccarat Crystal Spiral Urn Form Table Lamp
By Paul Haasen, Baccarat
Located in Norwood, NJ
Baccarat spiral urn form table lamp. Baccarat style urn or vase form lamp on square black veined marble base with subtle gilt bronze embellishments, by...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Alabaster Column Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Italian Alabaster Column Lamps. Square column sits atop a plinth base. Lamps have been rewired, with new sockets. Lamps measure 21 inches to the bottom of the harp.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$2,950 / set
Teal Green Fluted Leather Cased Table Lamp in the Style of Tommi Parzinger 1950s
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual neoclassic fluted teal green leather cased table lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger.
Beautiful green dyed lambskin or goatskin leather covered lamp body that is fluted wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Other, Brass
Antique Clodion French Neoclassical Figural Bronze Trophy Cup Urn Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Style Figural Bronze Trophy Cup Urn Table Lamp, Signed Clodion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 23" H (to light socket) x 8" W...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Oversized (72" Tall by 48" Wide) Bronze Neoclassic Style Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful 46" in diameter bronze neoclassic style chandelier which is a full 72" long. Great drape detailing with pierced work adorn the sides. The center section hold 12 removable...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Two Elegant Neoclassical Murano Glass Flower Chandeliers, 1930s
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very elegant neoclassical chandelier composed of diecast and colorful Italian Murano glass drops and flowers in many colors. Produced in Italy in the 1930s. Consisting of many tran...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel
Maison Jansen. Beautiful Brass Floor Lamp with Dolfinheads.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice floor lamp is made of brass. This is a very elegant piece with dolphin heads arms. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell
Co., Workstead, Maison Baguès, and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $240,000 while the average work can sell for $3,427.
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