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
Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brass 2-tone Maison Lancel sconce.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,650 / set
Maison Jansen Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Jansen two patina brass and gun metal tale or desk lamp,
US rewired and in working condition
1 light, 60 watts max bulb
Without shade:19" H
Shade: 14" diameter, 12"...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
$1,950
A Pair Of Tall Lucite And Lacquered Brass Column Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of lacquered brass and lucite table lamps in the Neo Classical taste by Kullmann Lampen of the Netherlands. The circular columns sitting on a square lucite plinth with stepped...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Neoclassical Brass Spiral Column Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Brass Spiral Column Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 24.5" H (to light socket) x 8.5" W x 8.5" D. {3-W...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Ram Head Cobalt Blue Porcelain Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning French Empire Neoclassical Style Bronze Rams Head Cobalt Blue Porcelain Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H (to finial) x 24" H (to light so...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc American Large American Made Grape Tree w/Vines Highly Detailed Candelabra
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Early 19thc American Manufactured Large Grape Tree with Vines Candelabra. With Aurora Borealis Crystal [not red like it looks in pic. This is a large...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid Bronze, the perfect addition to any discerning home or business owner's collection. Crafted from high-quali...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Two Handle Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp, early 20th century, the body painted with a scene of a courting couple signed "H. Poitevin", the reve...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Breathtaking French Dore Bronze and Patina Figural, Beaded Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This beautifully detailed bronze chandelier is decorated with four, 8" patina figures and six arms with candelabra crystal beaded covers. The top elegant bow sits atop a swag draped topper that accents the graduated crystal chains leading into the center light inside a crystal faceted chain bowl...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$9,500 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical bronze armature support stylized flame shells, each holding one 40-60 watt bulb.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Italian Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian iron wall sconces, heavy in weight. Ornate urn shaped with three armed candelabra, each candle holder surrounded by leaves.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,450 / set
Pair of Silver Plated Torchieres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's English silver-plated torcheres with uplight and with finely etched bases.
Measurements:
Total height: 64"
Diameter: 10"
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
$12,000 / set
French Marble and Metal Urn Table Lamp with Figural Bust
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1920s neoclassical style French table lamp featuring a silver plated and brass handled urn mounted on an octagonal marble base with decorative figural bust...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate, Brass
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
1920
s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Cut Glass
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell doubler light sconces with molded glass backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Steel and Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maison Jansen Style Italian Neoclassical Steel and Brass Adjustable Pole Floor Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 47" H (to finial) x 67" H (to light socket) x 12" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Large Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large French circa 1920’s neoclassic-style mirrored bronze sconces.
Measurements:
Height: 26"
Depth (projection): 9"
Width: 11.5".
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
1920
s Caldwell Neoclassic Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassical sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Neoclassical Style Iron Faux Candle Torchiere Floor Lamp Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of antique Athenian Neoclassical style scrolled iron faux candlestick torchères - floor standing lamps.
Each with single light mounted over large oversized faux c...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Large Neoclassical Style Onyx Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
An amazing Pair of Neoclassical Style Onyx Large Table Lamps.
Measures 6.5" in width, 6.5" in depth at the base, stand 35" tall to the top of the crystal finials. 26" tall to the to...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx
Large Italian Brass And Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Brass And Glass Lantern.
Offered is a outstanding mid century Italian Neoclassical style octagonal brass and beveled glass lantern.
This lantern comes with 3 feet of he...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Attibuted to Maison Jansen, Brass Floor Lamps with Dolphinheads, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical floor lamp with dolfin heads is made of brass. This is a French work, attributed to famous French design Maison Jansen, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920s Gilt Bronze and Crystals Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sunburst sconces with crystals. Available in silver plate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of Bronze Wall Sconces with Arrows
Effigy of the Sun King by Louis Gau
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of wall sconces is made of finely chiseled bronze presenting a bronze arrow bearing the effigy of the Sun King. This is a French work in the Empire St...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th century Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Sconces Single Light
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassic design one light sconces with comedy's faces. Unusual and impressive design
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Brown and Gold Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Brown patinated bronze three lights Caldwell sconces, with unusual scrolled arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell neoclassical gilt bronze sconces, newly rewired (UL)
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$7,800 / set
Antique Roman Neoclassical Bronze Finish Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Roman Neoclassical Style Bronze Finish Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features figural classical bulbous bodies with chariot riders, various light settings, br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Bronze Pair Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian bronze cherub sconces.
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,100 / set
Italian, Roman, Neoclassic Silver Plate Hanging Censer, late 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
hanging from its original canopy and chains, with greek key handles and greek key incised decoration at upper rim, the body of neoclassic form and expertly cast, now to be fitted wit...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Baccarat
Atrib.
Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Ormolu mounted Baccarat ( atrib.) crystal flush mount chandelier.
France, circa 1900s
Attributed to Baccarat
An impressive, diminutive work, which displays the s...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Ormolu
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Pair c1790 Russian Imperial Silverplate Silver Plated w/ Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Pair of c1790-1800 Russian Imperial Silver Plated Bronze Wall Sconces. Crystal adorned [original] Imperial eagles. There is a small part missing on one sconce. Not detracta...
Category
1790s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stiffel Brass Candlestick Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Midcentury classically styled brushed brass candlestick lamps with enameled centers. Rewired for use in USA, 100W max bulbs.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
Vintage Chapman Neoclassical Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chapman neoclassical crystal and brass column table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Montgolfier Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier, ca 1900
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and exquisite gilt bronze and crystal hot air balloon chandelier. All original and preserved. French wired arms and hidden electrification of the balloon which produces and amaz...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
1920
s Caldwell Double Light Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1900
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze engraved sconces with 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp
France, 20th century
An exquisite Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp, origi...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Brass and Bronze Ajustable Floor Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of high quality French Brass floor lamps from a Palm Beach Mansion.
Fully refinished and rewired.
Adjustable stem.
Minimum 55 inches
Maximum ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century French Painted Ceramic and Bronze Urn Form Table Lamp with Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Add the perfect blue accent to your home with this colorful porcelain urn lamp. Crafted in France circa 1950, the ceramic vase stands on a circular wooden base and is accented with e...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Urn Form Greek Key Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical style urn form table lamp with Greek key and swag details
Measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 26"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Powers on.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Composition
Palladio, Italian Neoclassical, Giltwood, Silver Leaf, Wall Lights, Italy, 1974
By Palladio
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palladio, Italian Neoclassical, Giltwood, Silver Leaf, Wall Lights or Sconces, Italy, 1974
Pair of silver and gold leaf wall lights designed and produced by Palladio in Italy, 1974....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gold Dore Bronze Figural Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gold Gilt Dore Bronze Figural Paw Foot Column Table Lamp with Glass Insert and Adjustable Height Finial. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with reverse painted mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Opaline Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical style opaline table lamp featuring Greek figures dancing
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 34"H.
Newly rewire...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th century Giltwood Converted Candlestick Lamp Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Classic pair of late 19th century Italian giltwood candlestick lamps featuring much detail and nice old patina. The fluted Corinthian columns sit on tri-shaped plinths with claw feet...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920
s Caldwell Mirrored Backplate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Late 19th Century Italian Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of late 19th Century Italian gilt bronze and silvered metal candle sticks converted into table lamps. selling as a set of two lamps price per...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Fine French Bronze Neoclassical Baltic Empire Crystal Square Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Very Fine French Bronze Pierced Filigree & Maiden Mask Neoclassical / Baltic Empire Crystal Swag Basket Chandelier In A Square Form With 4 Lights Arou...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Églomisé Table Lamp Cherub
Porpoise Detail Base
Located in Fulton, CA
Églomisé table lamp with cherub theme. Glass body mounted to a metal base with porpoise detail. Base measures 5.5 inches square.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Signed Maison Charles Bronze
Black Marble Eagle Table Lamp Neoclassical France
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles table lamp stunning handmade hammered bronze eagle like a Trophy mounted on a Black Marble Pedestal.
US rewired and in working condition. It takes three regula...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal, Bronze
$2,963 Sale Price
24% Off
Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration.
Note: A slightly different set of sconces is also listed to make a set of 4.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Green Porcelain James Mont Style Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Green Porcelain James Mont Style Tall Table Lamp with Brass Figural Mounts. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 36.5" H (to finial) x 25.5" H (to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
1940s French Neoclassical style brass floor lamp, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a fluted center part on a tripode base. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Burnished Brass Turned Pillar Column Lamps with Pleated Shades
Located in Lomita, CA
I love, love love this set of lamps for their condition and the silhouette. The burnished brass and the beautiful umbrella-like pleated shades that filter the light in a warm and lum...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$553 Sale Price
55% Off
Monumental Italian Neoclassical Style Urn Shaped Marble Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Italian Neoclassical style urn shaped marble lamp. This stunning statement marble lamp has been newly wired to U.S. specifications. Similar in color to Sienna marble.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Faux Malachite Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique Italian wall sconces crafted in wood in a classic obelisk form with a faux malachite finish having three arms with gilt acanthus leaves and wood candle cups ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C.
Add to your interior with this captivating Pair of Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of light with a primary single socket above. Bronze lions with rings in their mouths adorn the spheres and the bases have elaborate tripod shapes...
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
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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