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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
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Shell Urn Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Shell Urn Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 26" H (to finial) x 18" H (to light socket) x 5" W x 5" D. {3...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble

Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian white marble desk or table lamps in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, Italy. New white linen cu...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Onyx Urn Figural Bronze Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Style Onyx Urn Figural Bronze Winged Cherub Table Lamp Raised on Paw Feet. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 24.5" H (to...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Onyx, Bronze

Neo Classic Dolphin Brass Marble Library Table Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Neoclassical style brass dolphin motif and marble table or desk lamp. Nicely chased detailing on brass dolphins, center portion solid round green marble, resting on black leather wra...
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1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Neoclassical Alabaster Amphora Shade Urn Lamp with Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved Alabaster Amphora Shaped Tall Table Lamp, Spain, 1930s-1940s This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design with Art Deco accents. Twin Handles at bot...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops. Seven scrolled finely chiseled arms on two levels. Available three pairs. Provenance fro...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

"POOL Shark" POOL Table Light
Located in Berkeley, CA
Dun-da. Dunda. Dun-da, dunda-da. Dunda, DUNDA,DUNDA!DUNDA!!! ( Jaws sound track.) Who doesn't a four foot shark hanging over their pool table? This, ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Resin

Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Glass Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling 8 Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Brass With Star Glass / Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Each Having 2 Candelabra Sockets Inside. 8 Fixtures Available Each Sold Separately
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Style Alabaster Off White Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of Italian Neoclassical style table lamps made of hight quality alabaster. The Mid- century made table lamps have ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

Frederick Cooper Brass Neo-Classical Style Table Lamps W/ Dolphins / Koi - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style buffet or table lamps designed by Frederick Cooper. They are solid brass. The dolphin base is a 9” triangle. The pleated linen shades show some ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pillaret Rise Sconce by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Large Italian Empire Crystal and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Empire crystal and gilt tole chandelier circa 1815-1835. Gilt tole repousse rings strung with crystal beads and pendants. Six gilt-iron arms – each supporting a candela...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf

1920 s Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass 16
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Neo-Classical Style Carved Gilt Painted Wood Fragment Table Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French architectural fragment that has been modified into a table lamp. The wiring is vintage and was completed by B&P in Tennessee. The finish is an antique white and a si...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Wood

1930 s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chapman Italian Table Lamps Neoclassical 1970s Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brass Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Heavy molded brass with a deep antique patina, these sconces evoke nineteenth century interiors, though they date from the 1920's. Designed for electricity and bearing stylized, rat...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 1950s Gilt Metal French Neoclassic Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of neoclassical French wall sconces with an elegant design. They have two arms per sconce, each elegantly curved and designed to resemble twisted rope or cord, leading ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Ralph Lauren 'Sargent' swing arm wall lamps, c., 2-light wall articulated wall sconce, in "Butler's silver" finish, marked "Ralph Lauren" on wal...
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1990s American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of Small French Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Sunburst Light Fixtures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of neoclassical style gilt iron leafed crown light fixtures or pendants. France, 1940s. Stunning pair of sunburst ceiling light fixtures in crowned shape. Handcrafted in iron an...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron

An ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Blown Glass TABLE LAMP, MURANO, ITALY 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An important, elegant, luxurious table lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, composition of 3 generous and sensual pieces of milky white thick blown glass, by yet anonymous art...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Plaster Neoclassical Table Lamp, United States, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Handmade plaster table lamps with a geometric, neoclassical form. Available in custom colors and finishes. Two of the pictured variant are available now. H to Top of Harp: 20.5" H t...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Brass Lantern Greek Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Etched Bell Jar Glass & Patinated Black Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Lantern Fixture, In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Giltwood, Metal and Rock Crystal Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
A north Italian giltwood, gilt-metal, cut-glass and rock crystal twelve-light chandelier Genoa, 18th century The central foliate-carved baluster shaft issuing sprays of beaded and ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Collection of Classic Octagon Closed Bell Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are nice classic pendents. The shape is a closed bell in an octagon. The look is elegant and up scale. Its milk glass with a unique egg shell finish. It still uses the original...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Milk Glass

1920’s Silver Plated Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated chandelier with six lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Column Marble Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Custom Linen Shades Dimensions: 32.25”H x 4.75”W x 4.75”D Shade: 10"H x 17"W x 17"D This elegant pair of marble table lamps dates to the 1930s and sho...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble

Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Faceted Crystal Glass Urn Brass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Heavy Faceted Leaded Crystal Glass Urn Form Brass Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socke...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-century wrought iron lantern from France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Cute mid-century wrought iron lantern, made in France, 1950s. Wrought iron structure, frozen glass lampshade, nice making details : floral ornaments, metallic lace and twists. Perfec...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Antique Set of 6 French Neo-Classical Style Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of six antique French Neo-Classical ormolu three branch wall sconces, Circa 1880 in date. They feature ribbon tied and torch form back plates with laurel swa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

2 Maitland Smith Silver Neoclassical Delphin Koi Fish Table Banquet Lamps 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith table lamps, made of heavy cast metal with a bright silver finish, showing a Neoclassical style pedestal like ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

1920 Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze one light sconces with sunburst design backplate
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair 1920 s Silver Plated and Beveled Cobalt Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light silver plated sconces with cobalt mirrored backplate
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Mid Modern Italian Pink Murano Glass Cascading Suspension Lamp with Brass Frame
Located in Madrid, ES
Cascada suspension lamp with a brass structure, featuring four tiers of handcrafted pink Murano glass. Designed for both aesthetic refinement and functional illumination, it is equip...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Glass and Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Thirty lights chandelier. Bronze and glass, late 19th century. It is necessary to emphasize the variety of forms and the quality of the colorless glass. The profiles of some beads (...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Other

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley Hubbard 1800 s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (1852–1940) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and over th...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Very Large Antique French Marble Ormolu Candelabrum Carrier-Belleuse Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Marble Ormolu Candelabrum Carrier-Belleuse Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Candelabra: Height 198cm, diameter 80cm Base: Height 56cm, diameter 58cm Ov...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Ormolu Corinthian Column Sinumbra Base Table Lamps, France, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite pair of neoclassical Corinthian column form table lamps converted to electricity in the early 20th century from circa 1825 French Sinumbra oil lamp bases, the lost-wax-c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Neo-Classical Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Urn Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French neo-classical style gilt bronze and black veined marble lamp. It has a urn form with draped gilt bronze floral foliate. It is unmarked and in working ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the baluster body decorated with "Deutsche Blumen" on both...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Architectural Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall lantern or wall sconces, made of solid brass , beautiful patina, beveled glass , four 60/watt lights each lantern, Suitable for wet ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper

Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Ivory Color Alabaster Amphora Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style amphora-shaped ivory and light brown veined alabaster lamp, Italy, circa the 1930s. Impressive Italian Neoclassical style amphora-shaped lamp made of beautifully v...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your entryway, patio, or garden with this exquisite pair of antique wall lanterns. Crafted from solid brass and boasting a beautiful...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Glass

French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood Marble Draped Urn Lamps, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Highly detailed pair of French neoclassical style silver leaf giltwood urn lamps featuring hand carved draped foliate garland motifs. These Louis XVI style lamps are mounted on marbl...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Silver Leaf

Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s. This stunning Neoclassical-style pendant light fixture features a yellow and pale s...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen two Patina Retractable Sconces 3 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen retractable sconces, US rewired and in working condition Measures: Back plate 2.3/8" diameter Projection max 15", mini 9" 15" W max, 6" W mini. 3 pairs a...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Palm Tree Table Lamp In the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pineapple table lamp is made of black lacquered and gilt metal. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Large 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Transformable Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular late 18th century Swedish Neoclassical transformable chandelier. Originally created for a palatial residence for use with candles, this rare chandelier may be unhooked at...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Prism Chandelier by Kinkeldey, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
German chandelier made of 3 level of rectangular crystal prism on a cylindrical brass structure, designed by Kinkeldey in the 1960’s 70’s. - Lustre allemand composé de 3 niveaux de c...
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Neoclassical Black and Ormolu Bronze Sinumbra Base Table Lamp, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual and finely cast circa 1835 English William IV or French Louis Philippe period ormolu and black-patinated solid bronze table lamp of columnular form, the base originally us...
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1830s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Wire

Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of faux-bois metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Neoclassical Style White Carrara Marble Lamps, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style White Carrara Marble Urn Form Lamps, mounted on square bases and one surmounted by owl finial. 24.75" H x 5" Diameter. Provenance: From an East 52nd Street...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Large Solid Copper Architectural Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate the curb appeal of your home or add a touch of timeless elegance to your outdoor spaces with this magnificent pair of large, solid copper architectural wall lanterns. The...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Copper

1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze sconces with one light
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Style Alabaster Urn Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Style Alabaster Lamps. Offered is a stunning pair of large scale Italian Neoclassical style alabaster urn form lamps. When lit this lovely pair of Italia...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

1900 Caldwell Etched Mirror Single Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with one light. Available 2 pairs
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carved Alabaster Columnar Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of columnar-form table lamps, of carved alabaster, each a round, fluted, tapered column, with Ionic capital, on round foot, raised on square graduated plinth bases. Stock ID:...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Barovier Toso Neoclassic Obelisk Iridize Gold Infused Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pair of large monumental table lamps or side table lamps. Made of iridize and gold infused Murano glass, made by Barovier & Toso Murano, Italy. Each light requires one Euro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1940 Leaded Glass and Silver Plated Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's silver plated bronze and leaded glass light fixture with 3 interior lights
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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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