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
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table or on a desk. Even if it features a classical shap...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Antique Gilt Wood Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning, large and impressive pair of antique gilt wood table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930-50’s.
The quality is outstanding, they ...
Category
1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
$861 / set
Pair of 1900s French Bronze-Mounted Parrot Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely chased 1900s bronze-mounted Chinese porcelain parrots with French hand painted porcelain accents. Base is stamped "France".
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,750 / set
Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Neoclassical carved wood chandelier with a painted and parcel gilt finish and bronze roping.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Pink Porcelain Urn Table Lamps w/ Bearded Man, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Pink Porcelain Urn Form Table Lamps w/ Horned "Bearded Man" Mask Handles on Painted Metal Bases - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 2...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fine Large Pair of Antique Neoclassical, Campagna Shaped Bronze Urns or Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique neoclassical grand tour period, two-toned patinated and doré bronze, Campagna shaped two handled urns. Each beautifully resting on an original rouge marble pli...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of large Italian neoclassical style 22-karat gold leafed carved wood two-light sconces with flamed urn finials and large curved silk shades.
Overall ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical patinated bronze, ormolu and frosted glass chandeliers. The chandeliers are centered by their original striking...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Bronze & Crystal Russian Chandelier having six arms in a neoclassical style translucent and blue glass. Russia, circa 1880.
Dimensions: Height 49" Diameter ...
Category
1880s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$37,000
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Three Arm Wall Sconce Lights, circa 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A pair of Neoclassical style bronze three arm wall sconce lights having central flamed finials flanked by rooster heads, French, circa 1910.
Dimensions: Ht: 26" Wd: 10.5" Dpth: 6.5"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Silver leafed, carved wood handled urns converted to lamps. On new bases with custom parchment shades.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
$4,450 / set
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Crystal And Red Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, and red glass chandelier. The six arm, nine light chandelier displays a striking circular f...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal eight-light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely circular array of prism-cut crystal pend...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Basket Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass 8 Arms Lustre Antique Neorenaissance
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite neo-renaissance brass chandelier, a real rarity and an antique gem. This antique chandelier has been lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin and its e...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
18th Century style 3 lights Aigle Wall Lamp in gold 24K finish
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
If the base of this sconce and the three arms of light, are of very classical inspiration, close to the model of Joseph Silffred Duplessis dating from 1760 preserved in the Louvre Mu...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Bronze
Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Bronze Chandelier of Great Quality featuring hand carved Alabaster Dome & Shades. France, circa 1920.
Dimensions: Height 47" Diameter 43"
CW5708
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, France, Early 20th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and crystal chandelier. France, early 20th century.
Crystals attributed to Baccarat.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Russian Neoclassical Cut-Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier or Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Russian neoclassical style cut-glass mounted gilt metal and cobalt blue glass four-light chandelier or lantern with the original canapé. It has cut-glass prisms and four candleholders.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, Flowers
Leaves
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian hand-carved Alabaster table lamp features baluster urn form with a wreath of flowes and leaves accentuating the top of the urn. The body of the lamp is mounted on ste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Stone, Brass
Pair Of Neoclassical Urn Form Twin Table Lamps for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine neoclassical style tapering urns with tall arched handles with rosettes and Greek style bearded mask and palmette attachments. The neck with incised vines, the body with figures...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pair of Antique Monumental Cast Iron and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique monumental cast iron and gilt bronze candelabra
French, late 19th Century
Height 219cm, width 52cm, depth 52cm
This exceptional pair of monumental candelabra is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style carved giltwood chandelier
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 84cm, diameter 82cm
This elegant carved gil...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
1940s, Brass Chandelier with Frosted Art Glass Shades, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant brass chandelier with frosted art glass shades, Sweden, 1940s. This refined piece features six delicately shaped, elongated glass shades with subtle etched detailing, each...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,068 Sale Price
20% Off
13 Arm Large Scale Wood And Iron Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and decorative Chandelier with carved wood and iron standard having 5 upper over 8 lower arms. The standard with alternating iron and wood elements emitting curved arms with fo...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Bronze dore classic French style chandelier with 12 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier has fine definition because the casting of this
Bronze is very fine quality. The gilding on this piece is brilliant
And shows no wear. The scrolling arms are graceful...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of 1940 Glass Sconces Mary Antoinette Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Russian Crystal
Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous and impressive pair of Russian crystal & ormolu mounted three-light lantern chandeliers. A pair of Russian neoclassical style lantern chand...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Polished Large Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A refined Neoclassical Revival table lamp, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920s, likely produced in continental Europe. The design takes the form of a fluted classical colum...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of very finely-chased French brass candlesticks, circa 1870 in the neoclassical style (could be electrified as table lamps). Bases are decorated with rose vines.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,750 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Eight French 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Two Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality complete set of eight French 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu two arm sconces, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Each sconce is centered by an elega...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Spanish Silver Plated "Corinthian Column" Table Lamp
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A very elegant table lamp comprised of ebonized wood, with a square base and highly detailed casting of a Corinthian style column capital.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ebonized fruitwood and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a most decorative circular ebonized fruitwood base with a lovely fluted design. The ormolu column above display beautiful acanthus leaves at the base and elegant richly chased palmettes leading up to a fine fluted design. Above are intricately carved foliate patterns and an elegant reeded border. Shown with our signature two tone pin tuck silk Cedric DuPont Antique...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Westwood Industries Large Bronze Baluster Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large bronze or brass table lamp features sculptural baluster or candlestick shaped form with the stepped circular base. Tall, statuesque lamp with reflective metal texture i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Alabaster Chandelier with Bronze Rosette, France, 1920
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Neoclassical alabaster chandelier. Made with an alabaster frame, bronze rosette, and silk cords.
France, circa 1920.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Liberty Table Lamp Large French Sculpture in Iron
Located in Buxton, GB
Crafted in the late 19th century, this Antique Liberty Table Lamp combines the sturdiness of cast iron with the elegance of marble, offering a timeless Neo Classical design that effo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Iron
Large French Louis XVI Style Antique Ormolu Torchere Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
This impressive floor lamp is finely crafted in the neoclassical style. The central column features a scrolling tri-form lower section terminating in three paw feet. A mechanism in t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Large English Neo-Classical Cannister Style Tole Metal Table Lamps - Pair
By John Richard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an offering for a pair of large scale tole tea canister style table lamps designed by John Richard. They have wonderful, vibrant colors with the dominant being a distressed ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique French Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique French blue opaline and gilt bronze lamps, 2nd-half of the 1800s. Perched atop the Blue Opaline are gilt bronze acanthus plants based of...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved Gold Giltwood Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Italian neoclassical style carved gold giltwood candlesticks converted to beautiful table lamps, features white cream gesso and gold gilt polychrome finish, solid car...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,600 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Maison Charles Style Gold Leaf and Brass Tree Leaves Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
French Maison Charles style neoclassical one of a kind gold leaf and brass tree leaves Sconces, Wall Lights with Half Shield Shades.
Two sockets on...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Porcelain Urn as a Table Lamp
By Jean Gille
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A decorative bisque porcelain urn marked by Jean Gille of Paris, France with a raised blue J over G, dating from 1840-1868. Now converted to a two socket table lamp...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Large Neoclassical Style Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large neoclassical style chandelier, circa 1950.
In steel and brass.
Illuminated by eight lights and one.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Staffordshire Classical Urn-Form Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of black Amphora urn-form porcelain vases, each with colorful transfer decoration of Charioteers and Classical figural motifs, having a flared neck ...
Category
1880s British Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pottery
$2,450 / set
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths,
Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, and Handles. The lamps are fashioned in the neoclassical style and feature a brightly-contrasted ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage French Bisque White Porcelain Maritime Figural Cherubs Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Bisque White Porcelain Maritime Figural Cherubs Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H (to finial) x 27" H (to light socket) x 9" W x 9" D. {3-Way...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century neo-classical st. crystal and ormolu chandelier. At the base of the chandelier are eight descending circular ormolu bands of impressive hanging crystal...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Large Pair of Maria Theresa Style Crystal 7-Light Wall Sconces, Italy Circa 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Maria Theresa Style Crystal 7-Light Wall Sconces, Italy, Circa 1950s
An impressive pair of Italian Maria Theresa-style crystal wall sconces, circa 1950s, notable for t...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Caldwell Pair of Silvered and Doré Bronze Neoclassic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell, a pair of doré and silvered bronze tripod form floor lamps on conforming marble bases. The seven-armed candelabra are carried on neoclassic urns decorated with rams' heads ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Historistic ceiling lamp with original cut glass vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp with original cut glass vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original cut glass
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Iron and Gilt-Brass Single-Light Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century iron and gilt-brass single-light lantern has been professionally rewired, now featuring a modern tube light which is a nice juxtap...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron, Brass
Large 19th Century Copper and Brass French Lantern Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Stunning 19th Century Copper and Brass French Lantern Chandelier with Lions Heads, rewired and ready to hang.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Copper
Large Italian Giltwood Sconce - circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Foliate capped branches with turned nozzles emanating from an urn and harp supported by a foliate cresting
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Trompe L
Oeil Plaster Arm Candle Sconces, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A unique and beautiful pair of Neoclassical style painted trompe l'oeil plaster and composition candle wall sconces in the form of arms
USA, Mid-20th Century
Each measures: 6.75"W ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Composition
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair French 19th century neo-cassical ormolu and patinated bronze lamps. Each lamp is raised on a square ormolu base with a reeded patinated bronze column. Above ormolu u...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Marble and Gilt Metal Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French marble and gilt metal table lamp, dating from around the 1890-1910 period.
The quality is superb, this is an impressive size and has a gorgeous design. Th...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Table Lamp, Hand-Carved, 1940s
Located in Round Top, TX
Alabaster is made from an array of materials derived from two unique minerals: calcite, which is a carbonate of calcium, and gypsum, a hydrous sulfate of calcium. It was used across ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$923 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Gilt Brass Figural Delphin Dolphin Converted Oil Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century gilt brass converted oil lamp or lantern, featuring a Neoclassical delphin / dolphin on a base of rocks, balancing the oil reservoir on its tail. Sun with face mark...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu candlestick lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu candlestick lamps. Each most elegant lamp is raised by a circular Ormolu base below the tapered socle with a palmet...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Historistic Table lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Original antique glass shade
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1890s Austrian Antique 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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