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
19th Century Neoclassical Brass Table Lamp
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Neoclassical brass table lamp with reeded column stem terminating in three sphinxes.
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,822 / item
1900 Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1900’s Caldwell neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Gilt Bronze E.F. Caldwell Two-Light Ribbon Tassel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of gilt bronze E.F. Caldwell style two-light ribbon Tassel sconces.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood Settee Leg Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
Late 19th century hand carved settee leg fashioned as a table lamp. The primitive yet detailed carving speaks to an era of craftmanship and quality. Retaining a beautiful patina, the...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$685 / item
Pair of Gilt Bronze Standing Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
Each floor lamp in this pair is constructed from gilt bronze and designed in a neoclassical manner to imitate the appearance of a Corinthian column. Each lamp is formed from a fluted...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$6,142 / set
Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Two Arm Crystal Wall Sconces, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Painted and gilt bronze two arm crystal wall sconces. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th Century
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Fine Set Four French Dore Bronze Regency Neoclassical Empire Torchiere Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of four French dore bronze regency, neoclassical, Empire style torchiere two candelabra light sconces
In The Manner Of Françoi...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,850 Sale Price / item
21% Off
Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French ormolu gilt bronze bow, ribbon, tassel, swags and finials three-light lantern fixture. Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th C. French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Drape Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Drape Urn Table Lamps - (Pair). Item features patinated bronze urn form bodies with finely cast gold gilt bronze drapes and classic...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
Venini’s artistic director for more than a decade, Carlo Scarpa deeply influenced the company’s production, managing to merge his own intellectual vision with the highly refined tech...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze and Glass Column Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical style polished bronze and glass column lamps. The base has marble.
Measures: 35H (to top of finial). The height under the bulb socket is 26H. Base measures: 6.2...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$5,580 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of E.F. Caldwell Polished Silver Two-Arm Neoclassical Bow-Top Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant pair of E.F. Caldwell marked silvered nickel bronze sconces with embellished bow top and framed with filigree draping. With a softly aged gilt bronze patina, the sconces are ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Brass Lamps
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A handsome pair of antique brass lamps, converted from being alter candle holders. Derived from a church in Spain.
A gently aged patina. Claw feet at the base.
These have been rece...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,023
Glass and Brass Pendant, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Hand made glass and brass pendant made in Italy in 1970s.
Rewired: 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Six-Light Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare pair of French neoclassical style 19th century figural parcel gilt and silver carved wood and Gesso six-light wall sconces, each centered with giltwood carved seashel...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$12,450 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Baltic Gilt Bronze, Blue and Amethyst Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Baltic Neoclassical ormolu, blue and amethyst glass 16-light chandelier
Baltic, Early 19th Century
Height 119.5cm, diameter 76cm
Wonderfully crafted in the early 19th century in th...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Silver Plated Neoclassic Style Caldwell Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning silver plated neoclassic style pendant chandelier by E.F.Caldwell, circa 1920s
Edward F. Caldwell & Co., of New York City, was one of the premier designers and manufactur...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of supremely elegant neoclassical style wall sconces having central gilt lion medallion set against nickel plated discs, with arrow decoration and two arms in each. Gorgeous cas...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
$2,800 / set
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal
Brass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps feature a design influenced by neoclassical architecture, yet rendered with a modern flair. The diamond patterns of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Handsome Pair of Black Granite Urn Shaped Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two very substantial heavy masculine lamps having classic urn shaped bases in black granite that rest on black lacquer plinths. Brass double sockets and...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Granite
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Column Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an elegant neoclassical column oil lamp that was electrified. The lamp consists of a tulip shaped frosted clear shade that is adorned with palmettos, foliage and stars. Below it, it is the brass...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Neoclassical Carved Gilt Wood Lamps - Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Neoclassical antique carved wood with a stacked urn and pillar silhouette. Gilded and French-wired, on square bases with four feet and beeswax candlestick-style necks. Recently rewir...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$625 Sale Price
30% Off
Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Dore Bronze Regency Four-Arm Candelabra Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of doré bronze large candelabras with centre flame, detailed surrounded by four arms with filigree, fluted center shaft and finely etched filigree pedestal base.
...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wooden Capitals Mounted as Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally Composite order column capitals, these French architecturals have been repurposed into a pair of desk or table lamps. Wonderfully hand-carved during late 1700s, the wooden capitals feature Neoclassical elements of the Composite order: volutes with egg-and-dart (of the Ionic order) above acanthus leaf caulicoles (Corinthian order...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Swedish Neo-Classic Early 19th Century Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Neo-Classic (Early 19th Century) crystal chandelier with a tapered brass frame featuring a crown top, crystal Fleur-de-lis, beads and pendants, 4 arms with candelabra and 4 a...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Wonderful E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Candelabra Fine Table Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Caldwell silvered bronze candelabra lamp.
The height to the top of candle cup Is 13"
Overall to top of candle clip Is 17"
Measures: 1...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Russian Neoclassic Style Ormolu Lyre and Eagle Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) ormolu lyre form 6 arm chandelier cast with eagle's headed scrolling arms
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Baltic Crystal, Cobalt Glass, and Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
With round cobalt glass bowl trimmed in gilt bronzel banding and issuing three electrified candlearms; suspended by three gilt-bronze chains hung fro...
Category
1920s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
MCM High Style Hollywood Regency God
Goddess Pillar Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of 1950s Neoclassical-style table lamps features the busts of Greek gods mounted on the lower half of a lacquered Doric column. The figures are skillfully carved in wood an...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$1,680 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Exceptional Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces by E.F. Caldwell
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of rare Gilt Bronze Laurel sconces by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., circa 1910-1920
Elegant design and detailed cast - Each with two light supports, above superbly carved scrolls , ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Brushed Silvered Bronze Crystal Beaded Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful French Louis XVI style brushed silvered bronze and crystal beaded and chain regency neoclassical chandelier.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$7,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
An Italian Stilnovo hanging light, 1950s, mounted with two curved glass panels,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
Available an other pair with a blu centered decoration.
Measurements: 48 x 22 cm.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Small French 1950s Basket Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful small, ornate antique chandelier, made in France in the 1950s.
The lower portion is shaped like a rounded basket, densely covered in small faceted crystal beads...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Foliage Gasolier w/ Frosted Etched Shades, 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical gilt bronze four light gasolier with central rope spiral column, four foliage scrolled arms with cock keys, and retains the original four frosted etched foliage ...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Lampadaire néoclassique par Henri Petitot pour l
atelier Petitot Paris France
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Lampadaire néoclassique par Henri Petitot pour l'atelier Petitot Paris France 1930's
Henri Petitot (1914–1938) était un designer français renommé pour ses luminaires Art déco. À la ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Albano Poli Pair of Mazzega Murano Deco Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano glass Art Deco style sconces in rare bicolor peach and frost glass by Albano Poli for Mazzega Murano. Italy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Custom Giltwood Column Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Custom giltwood column table lamp: early 19th century hand-carved giltwood column newly wired as a table lamp. Wired for use within the USA. So...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. This most unique eight light chandelier displays a square shaped Ormolu open cage wit...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Set of Four Bow Top Neoclassical Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of four bow top neoclassical two-arm sconces
Very Fine work on bronze with bow tops and filigree details
Can be electrified.
Sold by the pair.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1900 Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with neoclassic design.Original finish and patina.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$8,800 / set
Wonderful French Petite Bronze Single Light Torchiere Filigree Oval Back Sconce
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French style, antique patina bronze single candelabra light torchiere form with filigree and oval back plate neoclassical single sconce. UL certified wired and ready to i...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
JC Mahey Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
JC Mahey table lamp. Located in NY.
Dimensions of base only.
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Circular glazed brass hall lantern in the neo-classical style
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century circular glazed brass hall lantern in the neo-classical style, English, circa 1900.
Brass work decorated with Vitruvian scrolls and oak leaf motifs.
Twin light ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Large Fine Quality Pair of French Neo Classical Brass Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Fine Quality Pair of French Neo Classical Brass Wall Lights
A very handsome pair and heavy quality pair of wall lights, the lights were made in France in the early 20th cen...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet, console or bedside tables with this elegant pair of antique cassolettes converted into table lamps. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the urns are made of carved vari...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Three Arm Polychromed
Crystal Wall Sconces C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical three arm polychromed and gilt wood crystal wall sconces, Early 19th Century.
Pair were originally candle powered and have been electrified.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Exceptional Pair of French Doré Bronze Fine Neoclassical Flame Top Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional pair of French doré bronze fine neoclassical flame top sconces.
Measures: 16" H x 12" W x 5" D.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French, 19th Century Giltwood Mirrored Back Wall Sconces
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th century giltwood mirrored back wall sconces. A finely gilt pair of two-arm carved gilt wall sconces. These very decorative pair o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful chandelier with brass frame and candelabra arms, tiers of clear and smokey crystals.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Neoclassical Style Table Lamp with Classic Urn Shape Base
Located in Seattle, WA
The lamp is in the Neoclassical style, characterized by its classical urn shape, symmetrical proportions, and polished metal finish. This style, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Neoclassic Style Pink Marble Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) pink marble fluted column table lamp with bronze trim and font.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Tuscany Style Gilt Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic Tuscany-style (20th Century) gilt wood and iron 14 arm chandelier.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Erato Muse of Dance Table Lamp Brocade, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century Neoclassical table lamp with “Dance” description and a dome brocade lampshade.
A scene with Erato from Greek mythology, daughter of Zeus, the one who awakens desire, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Spelter
$1,012 Sale Price
31% Off
Pair of French Baccarat Style Neoclassical Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A refined and striking pair of French neoclassical-style crystal lamps, attributed to the style of Baccarat and likely dating to the 20th century. Each lamp showcases a graceful balu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Bronze Urn Bow Tassel Filigree 2-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French neoclassical style bronze urn, bow, tassel and filigree 2-arm sconces
Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Urn Touchier Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell style neoclassical bronze urn flame touchier ram's head two-arm sconces
Rewired and comes with mounting hardware, ready for installation.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamp by WM H. Jackson Company
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality gilt and patinated table or desk lamp. Elements include oval rosettes on the flat panels of a three sided base. Each corner with lion masks and acanthus leaves and two h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neo Classical Island/Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Island/Billiard Light. The inverted T shaped frame issuing two cylindrical lanterns with pleated white fabric shades (4 interior lights each). France, circa 1940.
Dimen...
Category
1940s 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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