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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
3 Historistic wall lamps with opal glass shades vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
3 Historistic wall lamps with opal glass shades vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled 3 original antique glass shades
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Neorustic Wrought Iron Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neorustic wrought iron pendant, circa 1950. Electricity to be checked.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Dramatic, Cascading Russian Chandeliers, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fine, three-tiered, Russian, neoclassical, gilt bronze and crystal, ten light chandeliers with sapphire blue, glass plates.
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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

A SCULPTURAL NEO-CLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Bronze TABLE LAMP by FONDICA, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful, neo-classical, sculptural Table Lamp, double nickeled bronze base with snakes reliefs, square nickeled metal structure with a simple rectangular shade, attributed to Fon...
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1990s French Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Silver Plate

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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Giltwood

Fine Pair Of Antique Neoclassical Bronze Urn Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of early 19th Century bronze Urns mounted at a later time as lamps. The Urns with gilt bands depicting stylized twining Grape Vines, Reeded base and Wreath mounted square base...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Other

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster floor lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A highly quality and most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster floor lamp. This stunning floor lamp is supported on a circular stepped base with dentil pattern...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble

1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian curved white alabaster single table lamp
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s. This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose. The light shining through the amber color stone...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

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...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

French Hexagonal Bronze and Frosted Textured Glass Hanging Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French bronze hexagonal lantern with frosted textured glass, 1920s – an elegant Neoclassical-inspired pendant light. An elegant French hexagonal lantern from the 1920s, crafted from...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze lamps. Each is raised on a square base with moulded wreath designed socle above. The patinated bronze t...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Cast Iron Vases Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique pair of tall floor lamps, Created by up cycling a pair of beautiful patinated cast iron planters and mounting them on a base using gun metal angle iron supports and a metal p...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Lighting

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Steel, Iron

An Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Painted Wood and Giltwood floor lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood, Faux Painted Marble and Giltwood floor lamp. This wonderful floor lamp is raised by a triangula...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Wood, Giltwood

Decorative Formal Style Brass 2-Light Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass floor lamp having two bulbs supported by coiled brass arms, with original oval shade, shade shows some discoloration. Nice decorative lamp, well made, clean, ready to use condi...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled Original old cut glass shade
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

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...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Neoclassical Style LapisLazuli and Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical Style Set of Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bul...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical W 1013 Sconces from Palladio
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant wall sconces from the italian manufacturer palladio from the 1960s. the set consists of four neoclassical-style wall sconces. The design imitates classic wall candlesticks. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

A NEO-CLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC TABLE LAMP by MAISON CHARLES, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and very elegant table lamp, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, with an ionic column body, original cylindrical lampshade, with elegant psychedelic metallic decorati...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Italian Giltwood and Crystal Six Light Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Giltwood and Gilt-Metal Six-Light Chandelier with elegant crystal adornments. Chandelier features a central giltwood baluster column surrounded by six gracefully scrolled gil...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Stiffel Neoclassical Coppertone Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Neoclassical style table lamps made by Stiffel. Spire shaped finials top the harps, above urn shaped vases decorated with a vine leaf motif. The finials and body are finish...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Charles Edwards Mews Ceiling Lantern Pendant Fixture Mahogany Nickel, UK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Edwards Mews Ceiling Lantern, Mahogany and Nickel, UK. This handmade Charles Edwards piece has a 4-light candelabra inside a unique wooden frame with polished nickel accents....
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Late 20th Century British Neoclassical Lighting

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Nickel

Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Italian Carved Alabaster Table Lamps, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid century Italian Alabaster Urn Shaped Table Lamps. Lamps feature a sculptural urn form with gracefully carved twin handles and a swirling fluted body. The fine white ala...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style brass hall lantern French, early 20th century Measures: Height 104cm, width 24cm, depth 24cm This fine hall ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand-carved alabaster chandelier with the classic circular flared design. Held by 3 claws, chains and acanthus leaf canopy.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Metal

Classic Marble Column Form Lamp with Cast Brass Capitol
Located in New York, NY
Classical marble and brass column lamp, having dramatic and graphic marble with finely cast brass elements. Probably 19th C French, later wired for electric. The lamp is in very goo...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Brass

Antique Swedish Neoclassical Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Swedish neoclassical floor lamp, made from steel and brass. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of superb qu...
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1890s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Antique Mappin Webb Column Silver and Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Mappin & Webb Neoclassical Column silver & cut crystal table lamps - a Pair. Once oil lamps, these silver plated lamps were later electrified re...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical Sconces, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant wall sconces from Italy. This set consists of two neoclassical-style wall sconces. The design imitates classic wall candlesticks. Instead of candles, the sconces feature E14...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Royal Eagle Bronze Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This table lamp is made of bronze and black lacquered bronze. The lamp represents a Royal Eagle in the Empire style. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Maison Charles, Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, France, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Charles & Fils. From the small committee room on the 1st floor of the Palais des Consuls in Rouen, these remarkable sconces possess five arms each rising like gilded serpents from their columnar center. Each is crowned...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Sun Shaped Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Iron Sun Shaped Pendant. 2 lights. Italy, circa 1960. Dimensions: Height 6" Diameter 23" CW5557
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Iron

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Rock Crystal and Ormolu Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary pair of antique French neoclassical and Empire style rock crystal and ormolu lamps. Rock crystal at the base is adorned with decorations of the classical instrument the...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Vintage Italian Lamps Yellow Neoclassical Lion Traditional Table Lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
pair vintage 1960s traditional Italian tole lamps with matching lampshades. Material: Tole and fabric Style: Traditional Italian, French Country, French provincial, Louis XVI, Neoclassical, Vintage, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic Design: In the style of Edward Caldwell, Chapman manufactoring company Technique: Lacquered Color: Yellow and black Origin: Italy, 1960 - 1969 Gold corded with switch and an E27 socket Condition: Good working condition. Recent wires and the matching yellow lampshades are in new condition. The lamps are US compatible but an adapter for the plug is required Description: A pair vintage 1960s Italian tole lamps. Yellow painted tole vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and unique French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and crystal chandelier. The five arm, ten light chandelier is centered by three stunning tiers of prism shap...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Classical Brass Table Lamp by Chapman c. 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
Brass table lamp having a bulbous form base, with a candlestick column that supports two pull chain sockets. The lamp includes it's original paper shade which shows minor wear, norma...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Bronze and Curved Glass Lantern, France, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and curved glass lantern. France, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

True Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Onyx Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and onyx lamps. Each elegant lamp is raised by a square onyx base with four handsome paw feet fitted ormolu mounts. The stepped onyx base displays a richly chased wrap around berried laurel band with striking ormolu plaques...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Onyx, Ormolu

Classical Urn Lamp
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A large turned wood Neo-classical table lamp with over sized S scroll handles. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available. Please note that we are currently working t...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Lighting

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Wood

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier. This wonderful six light chandelier is centered by an inverted tulip bulb...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of French Antique Gilt Bronze and Porphyry Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of French antique gilt bronze and porphyry lamps French, Late 19th Century Lamps: Height 87 (tallest) / 75cm (shortest), diameter 21cm Shades: Height 32cm, diameter 50cm This...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Porphyry, Ormolu

2 Large Chandeliers Carved Wood 8 Lights, 20th Century, circa 1930-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two large chandeliers carved wood 8 lights, 20th century, circa 1930-1950.
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

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Wood

Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Ormolu and Crystal Cut Column Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a splendid antique pair of ormolu and crystal Corinthian column table lamps. This opulent antique pair of table lamps feature Corinthian crystal columns decorated with classi...
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces. This stunning pair of two arm sconces displays a central rosette with two crossed arrows. At the front are tw...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu

Italian Silvered Wood and Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully aged Italian chandelier featuring a carved silvered wood central column with fluted and gadrooned details. Six hand-forged iron arms extend in graceful scrolls, each su...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Brushed Steel Brass Floor Lamp In the Style of M. Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual pair of neoclassical style floor lamps is made of brushed steel and brass with hunting horns. This is a French work in the style of Maison Charles. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Steel

French Neo-classical Gilt Bronze Vanity Table Lamps W/ Slag Glass Shades - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an offering for a pair of 19th century French gilt bronze urn form lamps with porcelain flowers. The wiring is new. The pink slag glass lamps shades are not original and in v...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Argand Neoclassical Brass, Crystal Marble Solar Table Lamp C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Argand Neoclassical Brass, Crystal & Marble Solar Lamp with Gothic Etched Glass Shade C1840 Measures - 24.5"H x 8.25"W x 8.25"D This antique Argand lamp...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Marble, Brass

Palace Size Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Column Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, oversize, Baccarat quality diamond cut crystal and gilt bronze Neoclassical style table lamp. 19th Century France Circular diamond cut crystal column with finely fluted g...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

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, ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu

19th Century Giltwood, Brass and Multicolored Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This Italian chandelier is a beautiful, grand piece of design, composed of finely-carved giltwood, faceted clear glass, and jewel-like colored glass pendants. The item will look wond...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Fine French Celadon Table Lamp with Gilt Bronze Mounts — Stamped Paris
Located in Lincoln, GB
Fine French Celadon Table Lamp with Gilt Bronze Mounts — Stamped Paris A fine 19th-century French celadon oil lamp, now sensitively converted for electrical use, mounted in richly de...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

1920 Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920 Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Continental Austrian Silver Gilt and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian (Possibly Mid-19th Century) crystal chandelier with 8 arms emanating from a crystal & scalloped silver gilt stem & draped with drops and pendants.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal

Pair Bohemian Citrine Cut Clear Crystal Brass Lamps Finials, Style of Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Bohemian-Style Citrine Cut-to-Clear Crystal and Brass Table Lamps, in the Style of Moser, with Finials Elegant and richly detailed pair of Bohemian citrine cut-to-clear crys...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Russian 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu and crystal six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom circular tier with a richly chased pierced, sc...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Neoclassical Palm Leaf Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A neoclassical style table lamp. The slender central column is cast to give the look of being wrapped in palm leaves. The same palm leaf motif can be seen on the square base and on f...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

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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