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
English Style Gilt Tole Leafy 12 Light Tiered Pineapple Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and very decorative twelve arm Pineapple Chandelier with fine form and finish. Two tiered with four over eight lights. Gilt tole leaves cover the scrolled arms with painted m...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Other
Impressive English Floor Lamp from Brass and Copper
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Elegant standing floor lamp crafted from heavy brass with red copper acanthus leaf ornaments. The lamp is richly detailed and stands on classic lion's paws. Originally a gas lamp, it...
Category
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair Chinese Mirror Black Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good pair of Chinese Mirror Black Porcelain Vases that have been fitted as lamps. The black vases have been paired with gilt bronze stands and covers and with the high...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$4,450 / set
Neoclassical Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Of columnar form enriched with acanthus leave decoration, issuing three candlearms fitted with electrified candlesleeves, on a tripartite plinth base; with black and gilt tôle shade.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Of French Neoclassical Style Bronze Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Neoclassical Style Bronze Lamps.
Offered is a lovely matching pair of French Louis XVI or Neoclassical style bronze table lamps. This versatile pair of heavy weight Fr...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,250 / set
Pair of Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental size beautifully carved Italian Neoclassical style silvered lamps. The lamps have custom hand painted parchment shades. The lamps are newly wired with drip wax candle covers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
$1,440 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Laudarte SRL Italy Gilt Bronze Candelabra Marble Table Lamps, Pair
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SRL Italy Gilt Bronze Candelabra Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of fine Italian candelabra mounted as lamps by Laudarte SRL Milano, Italy. They are w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Wire
$3,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gilt Nickel
White Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp in style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Gilt nickel and white opaline ostrich egg table lamp. French work in the style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
We can have the table lamp rewired by our electrician for a French use bu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,438 Sale Price
20% Off
1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1900 silver plated sconces with tea pot shape and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,400 / set
Italian Pair of Painted Iron
Carved Wood 3-Light Sconces, Early 19thc.
later
Located in Atlanta, GA
with later carved backplates issuing wrought iron arms topped with giltwood bobeches, slightly different in size
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Bronze and Brass Floor Lamp with Brass Shade
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This floor lamp is all made of bronze and brass, including its shade which is made of brass. There is a circle space on the top of the shade which shows a light's circle when the lig...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Historistic Table Lamp, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp, circa 1890s.
Original glass shade.
Brass parts polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern in French Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional gilt bronze and glass lantern in the French Louis XVI style, featuring four electrified sockets and finely cast neoclassical motifs including foliate swags, flowers, acan...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Crystal lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Crystal lamps. This stunning pair of lamps is raised on Ormolu pawed feet below the square b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Samson Porcelain Famile Rose Style Covered Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A cylindrical type Samson Porcelain Covered Vase Mounted as Lamp
Measure 5.5" in width, 4.5" in depth, 24" tall to the top of the finial.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,900 / set
Neoclassical Style Chandelier for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Vintage Neoclassical six light Chandelier in fine traditional form. The central flat urn with Stylized flame finial and acorn motif base on a metal body with fine green patina. The...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Neoclassical Column Table Lamp in Patinated Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Neoclassical Column Table Lamp in Patinated Brass.
Converted from an antique oil lamp, this neoclassical column table lamp is a heavy and beautifully patinated piece. Great ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th-Century Neoclassical Elements As Lamps
Located in Norwood, NJ
This sophisticated pair of table lamps has been created from authentic 19th-century Neoclassical garnitures converted as lamps. The sculptural forms feature richly gilt acanthus leaf...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Iron
Table Lamp with Classical Motifs
Located in London, GB
A polished spelter classical themed table lamp in the form of vase, cast in high relief, mounted on a circular black marble base.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Milk Glass Column Blue Greek Key Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style White Milk Glass Column Blue Greek Key Painted "Oil Lamp" Style Table Lamp with Brass Mounts. Circa Mid 20th Century. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Sconces by Lunel , 4 Pairs available
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical Maison Lunel French wall sconces with original white opaline shade, circa 1950s.
Projection to the wall :6"
Maximum wattage : 40 watt per bulb.
US wired and in w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Giltwood Carved Lamps on Faux Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Carved Giltwood Italian Neoclassical style lamps on faux marble bases. The lamps are wired and in working condition. No shades included.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Brass Floor Lamp by Frederic Cooper with Cast Brass Bird
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing and rare faux bamboo floor lamp with a parrot sitting on a perch. All in solid brass and in excellent vintage condition with new silk cord wiring.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Giltwood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950 French gilded chandelier of neoclassic style, with scrolling oversized arms and twisted body and pomegranate finial.
Measurements:
Height: 36"
Diameter: 35"
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
French, 19th Century, Neo-Classical St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a fine bottom acorn finial amidst a lovely array ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp with removable reflector
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with removable reflector. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,343 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Table Lamp Brass and Opaline, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Table lamp in brass and opaline from the art deco period.
Very soft light
French circa 1930.
Good antique condition.
This can be re-wired and tested to USA or European and UK sta...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$564 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical French Flush Mount Greek Key Brass Decoration Cut Glass Shade, 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Superb neoclassical French flush mount Brass “décor à la Grecque” with round cut glass shade.
US Rewired and takes 2 light bulbs with max. 60 watts or LE...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Midcentury Italian Modern Brass and Pink Swirl Art Glass Table Lamp after Murano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage art glass lamp from Italy circa 1950s attributed to Murano. It features a two part swirled art glass design with brass details. Tested...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Sconces by Maison Delisle
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of extreme high quality neoclassical bronze sconces by les Frères Delisle ( Maison Delisle)
US rewired and in working condition.
Signed LFD ( l...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th-Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This chandelier from the early 20th century showcases the Neoclassical style, which emerged in Europe during the early 18th century. This design aesthetic emphasized symmetry and dre...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Fine 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Urns by Barbedienne, Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 19th century bronze patinated classical urns signed F. Barbedienne. Custom made into lamps.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Neoclassical Marble Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French Neoclassical marble table lamp offers an elegant, sculptural presence anchored in classical design. The urn-shaped b...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
19th Century Classical Russian Emerald Glass Domed Pendant with Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stately classical pendant was realized in Russia during the 19th century. It features a domed translucent body blown in a rich emerald green glass; a sculptural undulating finia...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Brass
Silver Plated Lantern with Strong Rounded Faux-Glass Plast
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical large lantern is made of brass and silver plated with strong plastic rounded faux-glass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Silver
A Bronze Maison Charles Table Lamp Model
Fractal
Located in London, GB
A tall bronze Maison Charles 'Fractal" table lamp a rarer model now. Original shade. signed at base as in images. Currently re wired for UK but can be changed for any specific code i...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900
s Neo Classical Bronze Floor Lamp w Mercury and Nude Girls Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare standard floorlamp with bronze sculptures of Mercury and Nude girls sculptures.
This impressive and very well made, antique floor lamp dates from about 1910-1920...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
French Empire Neoclassical Style Tole Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite French Empire tole lamp featuring a columnar form with gilt decoration over a black background. Hand-painted wreaths and vines adorn the column with a maiden playing a horn...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tin
$750 Sale Price
21% Off
Vintage Accent Amber Glass Bell Shade and Brass Oil Lamp Style
By Quezal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lighting piece styled as an oil lamp with a glass shade. This piece is romantic and endearing. The base of the lamp is felted, with a brass construction designed with a k...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique pair of French ormolu mounted and Giallo di Siena marble Neo Classical table lamps, Circa 1870 in date.
The pair are of baluste...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous signed twelve light gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Edward F. Caldwell and Company is of the finest quality. It features beautifully chased Neo-classical motifs ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage French Empire Style Brass Corinthian Column Marble Base Table Lamps Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Brass Corinthian Column Marble Base Table Lamps - a Pair. Lamp design slightly different between lamps with examples pictured (see pic 5). One base slight...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Vintage Maison Tisserant Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Tisserant
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Of Maison Tisserand Floor Lamp "Antibes"
Lampshade not included
US rewired, 1 socket , 100 watts Max
Made in bronze covered with gold 24K
Max high : 63 inches
Min high : 5...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical motif chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Neoclassical motif chandelier featuring gilt metal foliate arms, crystal beads, etched and frosted glass shade and medallion details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1910 American Federal style sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1910's American style bronze one light sconces with arrows and stars in design. Unusual arm shape
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
French Neoclassical Painted Glass w/ Classical Male Figural Motifs Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Reverse Painted Glass, Cast Spelter Metal
Style: French Neoclassical
Dimensions:
37.40”H x 8”W x 8”D
Shade:
11.75"H x 16"W x 16"D
This striking table lamp from the 1930s...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Historistic Wall Lamp, Vienna Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp vienna around 1890s
Polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair, Aladdin Cast Glass Table Lamps
By Aladdin Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Trend setters predict "Granny-Chic" is the next big thing. These lovey table lamps would put you dead on point. Made by the world acclaimed oil lamp company, Aladdin out Chicago, jus...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Amber Alabaster Flush Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Neoclassical-style flush mount fixture embodies timeless elegance and classical grandeur. The Neoclassical style, renowned for its majestic scale, geometric precision,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (1st Quarter 19th Century) crystal & gilt bronze chandelier with 8 swirl design arms with lights emanating from a ring base below 2 smaller rings with swirl extensions
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Dry Bar -Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1950s floor lamp -dry bar. Dry bar have 2 lights bulbs and when the door closes, the switch automatically turns off. Switch for the floor lamp is...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Table Lamps by Chapman
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice pair of Chapman style neoclassical table lamp.
26" to the top of the finial
US wired and in working condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,950 / set
Pair of Neoclassic Gilt Swedish Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's eight-arm neoclassic style gilt bronze Swedish chandeliers with crystal pendants and original patina. Sold individuall...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1950s Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Vase Urn Baluster Marbro Style Lamp
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Am impressive neoclassical vintage Italian table lamp. Solid translucent white alabaster urn, vase or balusters form with very subtle gray veining....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Floor Lamp White Opaline Gloves France, 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spectacular floor lamp in gold metal and white opaline globes
Very beautiful and with a very original and elegant design.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,563 Sale Price
84% Off
Pair Of 19th C. Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of giltwood sconces, in classical form, each surmounted by carved fluted flower-filled urn draped with swags, shield shaped mirror plate, two candlearms; not electrified.
Stock...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$4,800 / item
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Cylinder Tall Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Cylinder Tall Table Lamps w/ Bronze Ribbon Ormolu and Raised on Carved Wooden Bases - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measuremen...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Very Fine Crystal Smoke Bell with Greek Key Ornamentation
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Elegant Smoke Bell, Greek Key Bronze Circular Band with Glass Bowl. France, circa 1930. 3 lights.
Dimensions: Height 24 1/2" Diameter 14"
PAIR AVAILABLE
CW5416
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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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