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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
Set of Giant Hand-Forged Country House Wall Lamps Apple, Plum and Pear
Located in Hannover, DE
This set of three enormous, hand-forged wall lights is exceptional, embodying elegance and quality. Hand-forged by a master blacksmith, each lamp is as unique as a snowflake. They co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Iron

Exquisite Pair of Vintage Porcelain and Brass Table Lamps by DAV Art NY / Lenox
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Pair of Vintage Porcelain and Brass Table Lamps by DAV Art NY / Lenox, circa 1940s. This pair of neoclassical table lamps with brass accents and porcelain base made by DAV ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Empire-Style Mirrored Sconce, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style sconce with convex mirror, two arrows, and gold stars, circa 1940. Rewired for USA with two sockets, 25W bulbs included.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster, Bronze Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster, patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This six arm thirteen light chandelier has an oval shaped Alabaster moulded bas...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Giltwood and Painted Candle Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian poly-chrome and giltwood scones. Not electrified, but could be easily. Back plate is slightly curved.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Bronze Neo Grec Vases Mounted as Lamps by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Pair of Néo-Grec Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps, Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne from a Model by Henry Cahieux. Each vase features herm-headed handles framing a ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Twin Handle Urn Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Urn Form Table Lamps with Wreath and Maiden Faces on Stepped Marble Bases - a Pair. "BB" monogram to bronze at rear of...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Style Solid Bronze and Ormolu Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Neo-Classical st. mid 19th century solid patinated bronze and ormolu electrified floor lamp. The triangular base has three 'S' scrolled supports ending with hoof feet ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Marble Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Marble Column Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H (to finial) x 29.5" H (to light socket) x 7" W x 7" ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

Basket Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass 3 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 ...
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1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and elegant Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. This beautiful eight arm square chandelier has a highly detailed pierced Ormolu central...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Hollywood Regency. Marble effect ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Neoclassical style table lamp, 1980s. Made of white ceramic with a very realistic marble effect reliefs and gilded details. Chrome-plated golden brass structure...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Urn Vases, circa 1820s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassica gilded bronze urns from Italy. A pair of amphora shaped vases in mercury gilded and polished bronze. Very small cen...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Torch Tole Pendant Chandelier Glass Shade Neoclassical Design, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming classic chandelier in an extravagant design: rust-brown finish in harmonious combination with warm alabaster shape glass, to e...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Fine Pair Of Carved And Gilt Chandeliers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted and elegant pair of carved and gilt wood six light chandeliers in an antiqued finish. The baluster form standard with a high leafy base. Six squared and curved light...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Other

Monumental Italian Porcelain Urn Torchiere Lamp Shag Shade Fruit 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive mid 20th century Italian porcelain table lamp featuring a ruffled topped urn / vase with branches of different fruit applied to each side, turned wood nec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome pair of French 19th century neo-classical St. patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by a fine circular Vert de Patricia marble base ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare and important pair of M G Bindesbøll Bronze Table Lamps 1850’s.
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of Martin Gottlib Bindesbøll bronze table lamps, crafted in Denmark during the 1850s. A true testament to Scandinavian craftsmanship, this lamp showcases Bindesbøll’s renow...
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19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated sconces
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A large 19th century pair of single arm bronze doré single arm sconces from France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Tole Painted Black Gold Trophy Mantel Urn Vase Table Lamp 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Neoclassical black and gold painted lamp featuring a handled vase with gold feathers and amber bead tassels atop a golden pedestal. Dimensions: 38"h x 7.5" x 7.5", shade 20...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Historistic Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic 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

Materials

Brass

1940 Italian Alabaster Pedant
Located in New York, NY
1940 Italian Alabaster small pedant. light fixture has original yellow color with white and dark veins. newly UL rewired
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Faux-Bamboo Bronze Floor Lamp By Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice faux-bamboo floor lamp is made of bronze. This is a French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Monumental Gothic Style Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and decorative gothic style lantern, primed and ready to be painted. Acrylic panels. Needs rewiring. 6 available Measures: 15" D; 15...
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Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

2 High ART-DECO BAROCCO NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMPS, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A high and elegant pair of "tower" table lamps, to be attributed, France 1990. Each lamps consist in a vertical composition of beautiful and colorful glass and PVC elements forming 2...
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1990s French Neoclassical Lighting

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PVC

Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and red lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful scrolled backplate from where the...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique-Style Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant table lamp features a beautiful, detailed base with three classical cherub figures sculpted in a white marble-like finish. The ornate gold accents and fluted column add ...
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1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI VERONESE, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown Murano glass of rare finesse, unique pieces by Flavio Poli, Veronese edition, Murano,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Murano Glass

2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Acanthus Carved Candlestick Buffet Lamps 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage Maitland Smith carved acanthus brass candlestick / candelabra buffet / banquet / table lamps. Includes large oval pleated shades. Dimensions: 23" x 11" x 33" H
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1990s Philippine Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze Crystal Neo Classical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze and crystal Neoclassical chandelier, France, circa 1930. Dimensions: H: 33" D: 32" 12 Lights CW3313
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

2 Historistic wall lamps with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English neoclassic style cast bronze eight-light chandeliers with Greek key motif, rectangular cast chains, original oversized canopy and rosettes on the bottom of the body. ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Four Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. four arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by a fine bottom palmette designed finial below most decorative scrolled fol...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Antique Russian Neoclassical Period White Opalescent and Ormolu Vases/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Russian neoclassical period white opalescent glass and ormolu mounted two handled vases, later turned to lamps. The electrification was done on the outside and the vases were never drilled, as they are still intact and in excellent condition. Provenance: Michael Simon...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Finnish Neoclassical Table Lamps, Cast Brass Green Onyx, Valinte 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of Finnish Neoclassical-Style Table Lamps by Valinte, Model 24142, 1970s A refined pair of neoclassical-style table lamps manufactured by Valinte in Finland during the 1970s, m...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Brass

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Verdigris Bronze and Ormolu Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding French 19th century neoclassical St. verdigris bronze and ormolu floor lamp. The lamp is raised by three handsome richly chased paw feet and pierced scrolled supports ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Classical St. Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive pair of 19th century French Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras mounted into lamps. Each lamp with an ormolu base supports the patinated bronze pe...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Marble Carved Twisted Balustrade Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sizable mid 20th century twisted balustrade marble table lamp mounted on a sqaure plinth base. This Neoclassical style urn form lamp features beautiful veiling and hand carved detail...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian White and Mecca Giltwood Hand Carved Lamp Bases Verona, 1980
Located in Milano, MI
From Verona Italy, a pair of late 20th century hand carved mecca finish and ivory painted bases, suitable to make beautiful bedside table lamps, see the holes suitable for wiring in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Pine

Baltic 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. gilt iron and crystal, twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a a fine array of prism cut crystals arranged in a mos...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Lamps with Neoclassical scene
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century French Lamps with Neoclassical scene. Appropriate age and wear and just a beautiful shade of persimmon orange.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Silvered BRONZE TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious table lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, re-interpretation of an antique column topped with a beautiful lampshade, in silvered bronze, punctuated wi...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Italian, Piemontese, Late Neoclassic Gilt Metal Blown Glass 4-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
the top issuing 4 scrolls with hanging pendants and applied rosettes, the standard surrounded by blown glass balls and issuing 4 scrolling arms (all metal surfaces gilded), the arms ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical patinated eight arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely foliate bottom inverted finial below striking Le...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique French Empire Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French Empire red porcelain and ormolu-mounted lamps, attributed to Sèvres. The porcelain bases of the lamps are decorated with ovals depicting bouquets of hand paint...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

1900 Caldwell Silver Chandelier with Red Flowers Glass Shades 8 Lights
Located in New York, NY
beautiful circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze pedant with red flowers art glass shades, 8 lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu six arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking inverted foliate acorn bottom finial amidst ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Pair Of Faux Bronze Classical Urn Lamps
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large English faux bronze Classical urn lamps, on plinths, with flambe finials. Carved wood, painted and gilded.
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1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Bronze and Leather Urn-Form Peacock Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical style table lamp in the form of a leather clad urn with bronze peacocks on either side joined by a decorative rope border with circular bosses in the center. The base wi...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 original condition Original patina
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

1900 Silver Plated Neoclassic Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900 silver plated Caldwell two lights sconces neoclassic design
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Neoclassical 3-Arm Wall Sconces in Patinated and 24k Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Elegant and refined pair of French neoclassical wall sconces featuring three arms each, crafted from patinated bronze with 24-karat gilt bronze accents. These exquisite wall lights ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

1920 Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Flowers Design
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell etched mirror and bronze sconces with flowers design. newly UL rewired
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Figural Brass Repousse Cherub Lion Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Figural Brass Repousse Cherub & Lion Table Lamps on Wooden Bases - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H (to finial) x 23.5" H (to light...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

c1870 French Bronze Sculpture Lanmp "Diogenes" Greek Philosopher by Barbedienne
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1870 French Neoclassical Bronze Sculpture Table Lantern of "Diogenes" by Leblanc Barbedienne. Small bulb inside the lantern is amazing. This sculpture is very highly detailed.
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Frederick Cooper Brass Pineapple Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a brass pineapple shaped table lamp by Frederick Cooper. the Frederick Cooper lamp Co. is based in Chicago, Ill. The lamp rest upon a solid wood base. The finial is solid br...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Caldwell 16 lights silver plated chandeliers from a very prominent state in NYC with a beautiful neoclassic design
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Neoclassical lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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