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
Wooden Urn Lamp by Palladio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single lamp, of wood turned in an urn shape, having scroll handles of gilded iron ending in spirals, on black graduating square plinth. By "Palladio"
Stock ID: D7958.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920
s Caldwell Gild Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair circa 1920's Caldwell gild bronze sconces with double lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / item
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell silver plated 8 lights chandelier very unusual floral design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Vintage Neoclassical Five Arm Metal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A small but with great presence vintage gold and bronze-like metal chandelier has the earmarks of the neoclassical style: five leaf-like armatures attached to a center urn topped by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920s Caldwell Hand Painted Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with hand painted floral design and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920
s Caldwell Diamond Shape Mirror Small Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920 small Caldwell silver plated diamond shape sconces with mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble and Bronze Putti Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style white marble and bronze putti lamps from the 19th century, with shades. Created in France during the 19th centur...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Ornament Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with ornament on body
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with wave design and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces neoclassical style with three lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
1920s Neoclassical Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s neoclassic style silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Small Neoclassical Style Crystal Lamp, French Work, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant small neoclassical style lamp is made of crystal. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1950s Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of rock crystal table lamps with gilt metal fittings
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
$6,800 / set
Exceptional Pair Of Neoclassical Style Porphyry Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable Pair of Urn form Table Lamps in Neoclassical style with good size and great weight. The stone in an Oxblood Porphyry with fine color and Classical brass mounts including M...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone, Porphyry, Brass
Vintage Neoclassical Bronze "Shield" Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Cast bronze neoclassical "shield" table lamp on brass and blackened metal base.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Maison Bagues Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of high quality bronze French sconces by maison Bagues.
US rewired and in working condition.
2 lights , 60 watts max bulb.
2 pairs available.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,250 / set
Pair of 19th Century Column Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps, painted and parcel silvergilt iron, each a column with Corinthian capital, on knopped base and cylindrical fluted plinth, mounted on marbl...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Iron
$2,750 / set
19th Century French Neoclassical Wood Patinated Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Neoclassical Wood Patinated Floor Lamp beautifully merges classical ornamentation with timeless patina. Originally crafted as a carved wooden column, it has ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bronze Mounted / Black Marble Pair Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Wonderful pair of French bonze ormolu mounted frame with black marble neoclassical style pair table lamp. Each lamp features a classical architectural column shape form standing on a...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Greek Key
Urn Cast Metal Wall Candle Sconces Signed Empire
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking pair of neoclassical style sconces with a streamlined urn shape in the center and Greek Key designs where the arms meet the urn. The sconces were once electri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Lions Shield
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with lions
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Silvered Bronze Neo-Classical Style Table Lamp Att. to Edward F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely cast bronze table lamp features Classical motifs including acanthus leaves. The tapering fluted columnar shaft rests on a triangular plinth base with hairy paw feet.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Maison Charles French Art Deco Red Acorn Nickel-Plated Table Lamp
Shade, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Art Deco table lamp by Maison Charles nickel-plated finish with a burgundy red acorn in the center.
US Rewiring and takes two light bulbs max. 40 watts.
Comes with black and...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Pair of 1940
s Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1940’s gilt bronze 3 lights sconces
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Classically-Inspired Italian 1960
s Urn-Form Lamps with Lion Mask Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each in a rich egg yolk-yellow glaze with everted neck above an ovoid body with stylized laurel leaf perimeter band flanked by lions masks; all raised on a fluted splayed support res...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920 Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated 3 lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Teddy Bears Lamp on Pink Base with White Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp is a great focal point in a child's area. The teddy bears are having a picnic and your favorite little person is invited. This beautiful lamp features the most elegant teddy bears with polka dots and elegant hats and scarves in a mommy-daughter theme. This lamp is in pristine condition. There are no chips or scratches to the bear figures. The large circular area of the pink painted circular base is also in very good condition without chips or other condition issues to the paint. The shade has been updated and is new. It is not original to the lamp. It measures 22 inches tall and 12 inches deep and wide. The handcrafted rocking chair...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic
$255 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is made by monolithc pieces of marble and high quality chiseled bronzes. The highlights of this vase are...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1920
s Large Caldwell 5 Lights Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's large Caldwell 5 lights bronze sconces with acanthus leaves
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900
s Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier with 30 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell 30 lights gilt bronze chandelier with Neoclassic Greek key design. Has mark on canopy. (pair available). newly UL rewired
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Caldwell Bronze Patineted Black Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's dark black patinated bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920
s Caldwell Neoclassic Silver Plated Sconces with Grapes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated engraved sconces with two lights. Grapes on shield design
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s gilt bronze Caldwell neoclassical engraved sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
1940
s Neoclassical Style Brass
Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1940's Neoclassical style Brass and Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp. Shade is included.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
1920
s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silvered plated sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
1920
s Caldwell American Classical Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces. Price per set
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Neoclassical Four Light Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style gilt bronze four lights sconces with rock crystals and crystals hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Large Sunburst Crystal Sconces with Three Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell three lights sconces with sunburst crystal shape backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French White Marble
Gilt Metal Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French White Marble and Gilt Metal Table Lamps, each urn form base with two scroll handles above square base atop four circular feet, and surmounted by two light bulb fitting...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
$1,800 / set
1900
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Hazelnuts
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated double light Baroque style sconces with unusual hazelnuts design.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate. From Waldorf Hotel in NYC. Available in bronze and silver plated
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$8,800 / set
1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated Cherubs Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and unusual scrolled arms
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,800 / set
1920s 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
1920
s Gilt and Brown Patinated Bronze Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherubs atop.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Neoclassic Style Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style sconces with edged mirrored back plate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / item
1920
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair of French Neoclassical Black-Ground Porcelain Lamps Attributed to Samson
By Edmé Samson
Located in Norwood, NJ
A striking pair of French black-ground porcelain vases, now mounted as table lamps, attributed to Samson, Edmé et Cie, Paris, circa 1880–1900. Each vase is crafted in the Neoclassica...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$5,800 / set
1900
s Caldwell Lion Head Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa a 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with lion head and three lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$7,800 / set
Italian Empire Crystal Beaded and Gilt-Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Empire crystal beaded and gilt-tole chandelier with seven lights (six arms and one central light). Created circa 1820-1839 in the Genoa region of Italy. Mostly original and n...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf
Brushed Metal and Gilt Metal Pineapple Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice Pineapple chandelier is made of brushed metal and gilt metal. This is a very nice model. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Maison Baguès. Vers 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
$2,645 Sale Price
43% Off
Neoclassical Silver Plated and Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style floor lamp is made of silver plated and brass. The lamp is composed of 4 lights on top of 4 brass sleeves on trumpets. It has a brass ring on top o...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Silver
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Lantern Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and diamond cut crystal neoclassical or Empire ormolu-mounted Lantern chandelier with three candelabra lights. In the manner of Baccarat.
Measures: 21" H x...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19thC Signed Barbedienne Three Arm Sconces, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Mid 19thC Barbedienne signed pair of neoclassical period three arm sconces in bronze, made in France. Three foliate arms are decorated with floral swags. The fluted oval back plate i...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
$12,500 / set
Pair 1950
s Neoclassical Gilt Metal Detailed Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning French Neoclassical style Gil Metal Highly Detailed Wall Sconces. Very nice quality of this pair of French Wall Sconces.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,500 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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