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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Italian Onyx Marble and Brass Column Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Onyx Marble and Brass Column Table Lamp. Good vintage condition. Optional shade has a small tear inside that is not visible.
Lam...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
1920
s Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with neoclassic design and two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
A Classical Nickel And Curved Murano Glass Italian Lantern
Located in London, GB
An Italian nickel and curved Murano amber glass lantern from the early 20th century. Very good quality casting and glass panels. The canopy with scrolled acanthus design. Finials to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Classic Elegant Cast Brass
Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and elegant columnar brass and glass lantern having 4 candle lights.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Dauphine Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Lyre Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of parcel gilt one light wall sconces hand carved in a classical lyre form with ribbons and acanthus leaves having burnished brass candle cups on a floral bracket. Tagg...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Hardwood
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Neoclassical Style Italian Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handmade, glazed terracotta vintage Italian urn based lamp is decorated in a sunny bright yellow and white color. Wired to hold two bulbs. Ready fo...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pineapple Bronze Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pineapple chandelier with 8 arms is made of finely chiseled bronze. This pendant shows a large pineapple on its center and small pineapples all around on each arm. Thi...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Caldwell Sconces with Scrolled Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light gilt bronze sconces with scrolled arms design
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of 1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell 3 lights sconces with grapes and acorns desing on backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Elaborately Hand-carved Silvergilt Campana Urn-form Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single lamp, of silver giltwood, hand-carved into a campana urn of sold wood; the ovoid, fluted body flanked by S-scroll handles, seated on a foliate cup, its hourglass neck wrapped ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
1960s Corinthian Table Lamp Patinated Gold Leaf
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Corinthian Table Lamp, gold leaf with patina. Roman Greek inspired.
Preowned vintage condition.
Tested and working, original brass finial. Near mint c...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of French Arbus Style Brass Sconces , 3 Pairs Available,
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces, 2 patinas,
1 light, 25 watts max bulb.
U S rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Back plate 3" diameter.Have a look on our the larges...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Large c1810 Russian Baltic 24K with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces Original Cond.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Quite a Rare Pair of Early 19thc c1810 Russian Baltic 24K Gold with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces. In their original unelectrified state. I purchased these while I was in Ireland. They ar...
Category
1810s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,980 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19thc French Neoclassical style Bronze/ Palmette Motif Chandelier Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Maison Bagues. Superior quality with Bronze Palmette detail. Neoclassical elements adorn this rare chandelier. Frenc...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$7,180 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with thee lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s large Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 lights unusual size
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Neoclassical Table Lamp in patinated metal. 1940s.
By Metal Art
Located in Bromma, SE
Neoclassical Metal Table Lamp in Column form. Sweden, 1930s.
Atelier made lamp shade is included, pick any of the shades on the pictures.
Great Condition with only small signs of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassic Cut Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A neoclassical Style cut crystal and gilt brass lamp.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920
s Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,200 / set
Pair of 1900s Caldwell Gold Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell gold plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold, Bronze
$9,800 / set
1900
s Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique a pair of circa 1910's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with mirrored backplate
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1910 French Neoclassic Cut Crystal Steel Framed Chandelier Signed Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful c1910 French Neoclassic Cut Crystal Chandelier Signed by Maison Bagues. Stunning Steel Hexagon Frame. Highly detailed and reminiscent of a Russian Chandelier.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$8,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a mahogany round shelf. Thisis a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,343 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Italian Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period 18th century Italian carved and giltwood chandelier with six wrought iron arms. Intricately carved and giltwood canopy with wrought iron extension chain and carved and parcel ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Empire Italian Carved Alabaster Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Italian Carved Alabaster Column Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light socket) x 5" W x 5" D. {3-Way (Y...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair of Italian Marble / Alabaster Pineapple Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pair of Italian Marble Pineapple Lamps. Not exactly sure of the material. Assuming it is Marble or Alabaster. Or possibly one is Marble a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
1920
s Etched Mirror Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair 1940
s Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps. 1940's. Please look closely at pictures for finiah.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,028 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Neoclassical Bronze Swans Cherub Marble Column Candelabras - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Bronze Swans & Cherubs Carved Marble Column Candlestick Candelabras - a Pair. Item is currently fitted to easily convert to electrified lamps with the pro...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Find Hand Hammered Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Hand Hammered Iron Lantern. Very Fine Detail. Glass panels.
France, circa 1890.
Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 12"
CW4870
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
1920
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Black Opaline Reeded Column Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine quality Vintage French Black Opaline Reeded Column Lamp. The reeded column sits atop a square plinth base with gold bronze mounts.
Lamp measures 23...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Shiny Murano Glass 1980s Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Shiny Murano Glass 1980s Venice Italy.
This elegant Maria Teresa chandelier, entirely handmade in Murano – the worldwide known Venetian island...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Eli Griffith
Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture. Item features green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great style and form...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale multi-tiered 18th century neoclassical crystal chandelier sourced from the renowned Royal Crystal Manufacturer of La Granja in Spain. This chandelier comes with an incredible story and provenance and was one of about twelve identical chandeliers that originally hung in an early baroque church called the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Vintage French Neoclassical Green Jasperware Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Green Jasperware Candelabra Table Lamps By Wilmar Co. - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H (to finial) x 26.5" H (to light socket) x 8"...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920
s Antique Neoclassical style Black and Gold Oil Lantern type Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Antique Neoclassical style Oil Lantern Type Wall Lamp. Shade is included. Beautiful lamp!
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Silvered and Engraved Mirror Obelisk Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of silvered and engraved mirror obelisk lamps, each one of typical form with dual inset (mirrored front and back) neoclassical engraved mirrored panels. Measures 20" high to top...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1900
s Caldwell Silver Plated Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900s Caldwell Neoclassical silver plated sconces with cherub atop, two lights. Available matching chandelier
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$7,800 / set
Torcera Da Terra Italiana In Lastra di Ottone Argentato 20 Secolo
Located in Milano, MI
Torcera Da Terra in metallo argentato, elegante Torchere Italiana del 20 Secolo
di forma circolare, in lastra di metallo argentato, poggiante su tre piedi di forma leonina, che richi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,400 / set
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Hazelnuts
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with hazelnuts and acorns design
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Large Nineteenth Century Tôle Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large, late nineteenth century neoclassical tôleware and wrought iron chandelier, the central stem in the form of a flower-filled urn, supporting six scrolling arms hung with swags...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Versailles Chandelier with Swarovski Strass and Crystal Pendants
Located in Manhasset, NY
Versailles chandelier with Swarovski Strass and crystal pendants having a dark brownish almost black iron frame. Recently rewired. Ready to hang ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian polychrome sconces.
Tall pair of antique Italian Neoclassical style carved wood polychrome sconces from Tuscany. These ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$3,975 / set
Pair of Italian Urn Shaped Table Lamps Antique White with Bronze and Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of white ceramic urn shaped table lamps. These stylish ceramic table lamps would enhance any side tables, night stands, credenza or consoles in a living room, di...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Pair of 1920
s Caldwell Small Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell small gilt bronze double light sconces. Original finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900
s Caldwell Bronze Cherub and Dolphins Single Sconce with 4 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze single sconce with cherub on a dolphin holding 3 lights on shells and one light on top shell. Large size and impressive details.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Wood Gilt and Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian five light carved wood wall sconces with a graceful classical form and having distressed oval mirrors on a green painted background. The carved ribbons, ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair 19thc Neoclassic Bronzw/Eglomise Cherubs Cavorting Wall Sconces by Caldwell
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1890 Neoclassical style Bronze Wall Sconces Featuring Carved Back Eglomise Mirrored Wall Sconces. Signed by E.F. Caldwell. The cherubs are so sweetly rendered. One facing to th...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,032 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920
s Gilt Bronze Flush Mounted with Opaline Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's leaded glass light fixtures with 2 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920
s Neoclassic Caldwell Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style 2 lights bronze sconces with etched mirror backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1900
s Neoclassical Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with four lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / set
1930
s Pagoda Shape Bronze Black and Gold Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze pagoda style double light sconces with scrolled arms.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1920’s Neoclassical Style Caldwell Sconces with cameos
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with cameos and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Gilt Metal Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1020's gilt metal sconces with 2 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,800 / set
Pair of Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Nickel-plated.
Same model is still available in brass.
Max wattage: 75w each bulb.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$3,490 / set
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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