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 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
1920
s Small Silver Plated Sconces with Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated sconces with beveled mirror backplate with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Urn Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of amphora urn-form lamps, of Belgian black marble, accented with dore bronze band, raised on round foot, set upon square plinth with ormolu.
Stock ID: D6771
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Slate, Bronze
1900
s Caldwell Large Bronze 3 Lights Sconces with Crystal Leaves and Urn
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's large Caldwell sconces with 3 lights, glass leaves and crystal urn body on top
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19thc Large French Neoclassical Bronze
Porcelain Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Large French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Wall Sconce. Painted porcelain insert. Bronze lattice work, fruit basket detail.
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 20th Century Neoclassic Maitland-Smith Porcelain Lamp Serpentine Lion Heads
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic Maitland-Smith porcelain lamp with serpentine style lion head details and original off-white pleated fabric hard back shade. Beautiful condition, keeping...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Palatial Baltic Russian Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Porcelain Urn Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful palatial Baltic 19th century Russian neoclassical bronze and crystal twenty five-light chandelier with porcelain urn centerpiece and surrounded by cut crystal spikes fini...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Patinated Plaster Neoclassical Figural Table Lamps by Sculptureline N.Y.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of patinated plaster
Neoclassical figural
Table lamps
By sculptureline New York
circa 1940.
Measures: 24" in.(61 cm) high w/harp
Mars, 13 3/4" in.(35 cm.) high
Minerva, 13 1/4" in.(33.5 cm.) high
Base diameter, 4 1/2" in.(11.5 cm.)
Note: Size of lamps with & without harp.
Modelled as a Roman figures of Mars and Minerva...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow shaped brass wall lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow-shaped brass wall lamps
carries two lights per lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building. The sconce is in exception...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920’s Caldwell Double Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Antique French Neoclassical Bronze Torch
Trumpet Arm Marble Base Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Bronze Torch & Trumpet Arm Marble Base Table Lamp with Unique Bronze Mask to Rear. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H (to finial) x 20.5" H (...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Silver Painted Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H (to finial) x 20" H (to light socket) x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920
s Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze neoclassic style double light sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 / set
Pair of Bronze Classical Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of brass sconces, each having backplate with classical motifs, including anthemia, rosettes, urn, centered with mask, three scrolling candlearms. Not electrified.
Stock ID: D6611
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,450 / set
1920’s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces silver plated finish
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,800 / set
1900
s Large Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's probably Caldwell 30 lights Neoclassic silver plated bronze chandelier with beautiful details, original finish and patina
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$40,000 / item
Pair of Solid Polished Brass Petite Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of solid, polished brass table lamps with harp and finials. Very good vintage condition.
Measures 4"W x 4"D x 21.5"H to top of finials.
W3LR041722.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large circa 1940s English neoclassic style patinated bronze lanterns with acanthus leaf detail along the top edge and eight interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurement...
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$16,000 / item
18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Gilt-bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
this elegant period candle and electric chandelier from Austria's Leopold II reign, the graduated gilt-bronze hexagonal frame with neoclassical relief and filigree decoration adorned...
Category
1790s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Grand Scale Urn-Form Alabaster Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of table lamps, of carved alabaster, each a campana form urn, its body outcarved with blossoms, flanked by curved handles, on fluted socle, raised on round footed base, set upon graduated cylindrical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$3,650 / set
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Gold Burnished Brass Urn Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Gold Burnished Brass Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 31" H (to light socket) x 6" ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920s Mirror Sconces with Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s mirrored back plate sconces with bronze fittings with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
Pair 1920
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Cherub
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherub atop
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Cream
Gold Gilt Carved Wood Harp Column Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive Vintage Italian Neoclassical Cream & Gold Gilt Distressed Finish Carved Wood Harp Column Table Lamps on Painted Metal Bases and Raised on Brass Feet - a Pair. Circa Early ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920’s Small Silver Plated and Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated and etched mirror backplate sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930
s Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces with Two Lights - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Neoclassical Gold Gilt White Porcelain Column Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage White Porcelain French Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Column Form Table Lamps. Item features gold paint decorated details, brass accents, Lightolier glass reflectors, v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Tall White Enamel Column Brass Table Lamps - a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Tall White Enamel Decorated Column Brass Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H (to finial) x 33" H (to light socket) x 7" W x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1930
s French Silver Plated Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French silver plated light fixture with 2 interior lights, and Opaline glass inset from a Paris Hotel (available also in gold finish)
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century, Wall Lights / Sconces Blue Glass Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of four electrified wall lights. With Murano style glass drops and strings of glass beads. The fixture is made of brass. Each lamp has one fitting for an E14 lightbulb. Made in...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920
s Caldwell Small Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1900
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1900 Neoclassical Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell Neoclassic style sconces with medallion atop, two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair Beaded Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant pair of beaded and crystal pendant Maria Theresa wall sconces that date to the mid-20th century. These sconces are elegant and in very good original condition-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,450 / set
1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Grapes design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with grapes on plate and cups
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair Tall French Antique Bronze Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall French antique bronze floor lamps.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$17,000 / set
A Very Fine Maison Bagues Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine
Elegant Chandelier by Maison Bagues. The elegant belt of rectangular jewels issues downwards three concentric circles of u-drops. On the top delicate supports ending in ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1950s Neoclassical Floor Lamp Patinated Bronze Green Marble
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a neoclassical column floor lamp. Mexico City circa the 1950s. Unmarked attributed Arturo Pani. Bronze and green marble stone.
Dimensions: 7.25" W x 7.25" D...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Walnut Table Lamps representing Faces of Helmeted Soldiers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning pair of table lamps is made of walnut. They represent faces of helmeted soldiers. This is an Italian work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Walnut
$5,547 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of American Cast Brass Neoclassical Style 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1925
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each sconce nicely cast and having torchere style bodies complete with flame shaped finials atop circular backplates, the backplates issuing curved arms with large bobeches, retainin...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920s Small American Classical Sconces With Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's American silver plated sconces with mirror backplate and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Lute and Tambourine players Table Lamp Silk Brocade, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century black lacquer refinished Neoclassical table lamp with “Musique” description with a dome brocade silk lampshade.
A lady playing the lute and a young child (putti) play...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Spelter
$3,562 Sale Price
39% Off
E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Table Lamp
Located in New York, US
Our silver colored metal table lamp with gilded designs in the renaissance style comes from Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1910.
It has its original acorn finial and features raised n...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical 3-Branch Gilt Bronze Sconces, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style Three-Branch Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, with goat head masque and urns aflame finials. 22" H x 14.5" W x 8.75" D. Provenance: Property from the residence of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,450 / set
1920
s Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze One light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s gilt bronze sconces neoclassic style with one light
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Neoclassical Quiver Motif 3-Light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian carved giltwood neoclassical Quiver motif 3-light sconces
Italy, circa 1950s
Each one of good size, well carved giltwood quiver motif backplates, fitted with thr...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Old Paris Tyrollian Fashion Motif Campana Urn, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Old Paris Tyrollian fashion motif Campana urn, now as a lamp
The upper part depicting a dressed seated maiden in landscape, the lower section with a standing model with a basket in ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Cast Brass
Tole Neoclassical Sinumbra Style Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of very dramatic tall cast & tole neoclassical sinumbra style lamps with frosted etched glass shades appear to be antique from the 1820s however are made circa 1930. Cast in heavy brass and tole painted they are most probably European in origin and are in excellent condition. The base is decorated with encircling putti sandwiched in between two architectural brass circular panels. A reeded tole column rises up out of acanthus leaves and is topped by a capital decorated with acanthus leaves. The shades are frosted and etched to clear created a very pleasing and atmospheric glow. The tole painting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Warren Kessler French Neoclassical Empire Black Basalt Large Urn Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Warren Kessler French Neoclassical Empire Black Basalt Wedgwood Style Large Urn Form Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H (to finial) x 32" H (to light soc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Iron and Crystal Chandelier.
Located in Montclair, NY
Early 20th Century ca. 1900 French Campaigne iron and crystal chandelier.
1 standart socket.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Vintage Neoclassical Style Triple Ram Goat Head Clad Gold Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Triple Ram Goat Head Clad Gold Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to finial) x 25" H (to light socket) x 9" W x 9" D. (Location: Se...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Classical White Carved Marble Empire Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical White Carved Marble Empire Column Table Lamp with Dark Gold Painted Accents. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to finial) x 24" H (to light soc...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair c1913 E.F. Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze
Silverplate Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of Documented c1913 Bronze/ Silverplate Neoclassical Wall Sconces by E.F. Caldwell. Please look closely at the pictures the detail is amazing! I purchased these directly from an...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Rock Crystal and Bronze Table Lamp Attributed to Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Antique table lamp, attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, with gilt bronze frame raised on triangular shaped base with ball feet, and various cut and polished rock crystal shapes. In ve...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Silver Plated Small Sconces With Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell small sconces with cherubs on backplate and two arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920
s Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze and mirrored backplate sconces with cherubs
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Maison Bagues “Palm Tree” Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues Bronze Floor Lamp, Palm tree form.
US rewired
1 socket, 100 watt max bulb.
Category
1960s 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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