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
Pair of Renaissance Revival Five-Arm Candelabra Mounted as Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine pair of Renaissance Revival bronze candelabra, now mounted as lamps. Each slender stem supporting five scrolling arms linked by chains, the trefoil platform base modeled with...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine Pair French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of beautifully etched doré bronze two-arm sconces with filigree draping and swags with fluting detail and decor around the bobeches and a ram's head center med...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Silvered Bronze
Wedgwood Neoclassical Two-Arm Wall Sconces E. F
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of silvered bronze lamp; Wedgwood
Neoclassical two-arm wall sconces
By E. F. Caldwell Co.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
available an other pair with red decoration.
Measurements: cm 48 x 22.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic 18th century gilt wall sconces with 10 (3-tier) scroll form arms with acanthus leaf carving emanating from a carved wall bracket.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$37,500 / set
Neoclassical Marble Table Lamp Depicting Hercules, Portoro Base, Grand Tour
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, Neoclassical carved marble lamp, . This is a very impressive tale lamp, depicting Hercules
the Nemean Lion.
The earlier 18th century, caved body, decorated wit...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Ormolu Caldwell 3 Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical silvered bronze set of 3 sconces in the manner of Caldwell set on black velvet Backplate with silvered bronze ormolu mounts.
Rewired and rea...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Crystal
Bronze Chanderlier for candles
gas
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandelier, originally for gas and candles. Exquisite Quality. England, circa 1860. 12 lights.
Dimensions: Height 48" Diameter 42"
CW5363
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Of Large NeoClassical Torchere Uplighters
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large English carved and painted Neo-Classical torcheres. In the original paints and with concealed aluminium dish uplighters at the top.
Provenance: The late Robert Maxwell
Category
1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Beech
$5,274 / set
Pair of Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and gilded metal by Maison Baguès.
Imported from France to Argentina by Maison Jansen.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Marcello Fantoni Neoclassical Figural Table Lamp in Light Blue and Ivory
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and very early table lamp, with a classical figural imagery that features a mother and child along with angels, by Marcello Fantoni, “the Italian master of beauty.” It em...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Steel Crossed Arrow Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) steel and gilt trimmed wall sconces with five lights and cross arrow designs. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze five-arm figural candelabras with decorative floral motif, flanking rams heads, and terminating on a tripod base with acanthus winged cherub motif. Early 19th ...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Brushed Nickel Gilt Bronze Caldwell Neoclassical Regency Paw Foot Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brushed Silver and Gilt Bronze Swag Neoclassical / Regency Paw Foot Lamp In The Manner Of E.F. Caldwell With Wreath Finial, Rewired And Ready To...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian bronze and tin hanging lantern with decorative filigree, foliage motif, elliptical chain and original canopy. Chandelier is candle powered and can be electrified. Early 19th ...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Wonderful Regency Neoclassical Pair Urn Form Bronze Empire E.F. Caldwell Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Regency neoclassical pair of urn form and gilt bronze Empire style E.F. Caldwell two light wall sconces. Rewired with new sockets and ready to enjoy.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Tall French 1940s Bronze and Brass French 1940s Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning, tall table lamp exudes elegance and sophistication. Hailing from 1940s France, it boasts a breathtaking combination of turned bronze and brass components with a soft E...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Fine French Neoclassical Regency Bronze Empire Two Arm Swag Urn Two Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French neoclassical / Regency bronze Empire two arm swag urn two arm sconces,
We are happy to have the sconces wired for you if required.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
available an other pair with red decoration.
Measurements: cm 48 x 22.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Cast Iron Star Lamp- Repurposed Architectural Element
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron star lamp. Star was used as and architectural element for building and repurposed as a lamp. This fusion of form and function creates a conver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Black Porcelain Classical Bulbous Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French neoclassical black porcelain classical bulbous table lamps - a pair. Item features black bulbous porcelain bodies, painted figural ne...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Victorian Bronze Filigree Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian (19th Cent) bronze 4 light wall lights with heads and scroll arms with filigree design.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical French Dore Bronze
Cut Crystal Six-Arm Empire Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine, French doré bronze and cut crystal neoclassical six-arm chandelier with three interior lights and six lights around the body.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Neoclassical Nickel-Plated Three-Arm Sconces Attributed E.F. Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant pair of neoclassical nickel-plated sconces are attributed to Caldwell. Very neoclassical in design with the linier detail through the centre and on the bobeches, the fla...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Neoclassical Swedish Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Of elegant basket form festooned with crystal garlands and hanging from a chains beaded with varying sized crystal beads, set below a cut glass collar hung with cut crystal pendants....
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Verdigris Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and verdigris chandeliers. Each six arm seven light chand...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Dutch Style Candlesticks, 18th Century, Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Dutch style candlesticks. S. XVIII
Bronze. Electrified like lamps.
Pair of Dutch-style candlesticks converted into lamp bases.
They have a turned structure, typical of the...
Category
18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Ruby Glass Victorian-Style Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stylish Mid-Century take on a late 19th century oil lamp model was made in ruby glass and golden brass, and is now fitted with a cust...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Bronze
Mirror Medallion
America
Europe
Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Bronze & Mirror Medallion 'America & Europe' Wall Sconces
France, circa 1950s
A fine pair of of French bronze wall sconces one each one with a 5.5 Inch diameter m...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
available an other pair with red decoration.
Measurements: cm 48 x 22.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1980
s large Murano table lamp
By De Majo
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful Italian table lamp in black and white Murano glass with clear glass leaf-shaped glass surround designed.
This 1980’s. table lamp is very much in the style of the glass make...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,337 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each lyre-shaped backplate topped with ribbon-tied cresting and garlands ending with the mask of a satyr. See "Vergoldete Bronzen" (1986), Vol. I, p.242, Ill. 4.5.10 for a similar m...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Palatial
Large Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and large antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is composed of multiple tiers, suspended fro...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful 1940s polished brass floor lamp from France is an elegant addition to any home. The cast round base provides sturdy support f...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Large Urn 3-Light Caldwell Sconces, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical pair of patinated bronze large urn form top and oval back 3 light sconces rewired and ready to enjoy, very fine cast and detail.
We have had this model scon...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,950 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Very Fine Bronze
Crystal Chandelier Featuring Hand Cut Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze & crystal chandelier featuring hand cut crystal pendalogues. 10 Lights.
England, circa 1910
NI1206.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Dore Bronze Three-Arm Wall Sconces Putti Urn
Located in Roslyn, NY
Pair of very fine Caldwell doré bronze three-arm sconces with Cherub plaque and urn top in the neoclassical form.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Brushed Silvered Bronze Filigree Neoclassical Caldwell Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of large Caldwell brushed silvered bronze neoclassical oval filigree three-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair French Bronze Neoclassical Caldwell Regency Urn Filigree Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French bronze neoclassical / Regency urn top and filigree sconces in the manner of Caldwell, stamped made in France on the backs.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Empire Crystal Single-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Empire crystal single-light gilt-tole chandelier circa 1830-1849. Mostly original single-light chandelier in neoclassical style. Clear, amber, cobalt blue and light blue crystals. Newly wired for use within the USA. Includes additional chain (not included in listed height) and a gilded canopy. Perfect powder room, dressing room or entry light...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Tin, Iron
Pair of French Cast-Iron Urn Lamps
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French, 19th century cast-iron urns in the neoclassical manner, newly-mounted as lamps, with cast-iron finials, and new paper shades. The overall height to the top of the fin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Roman Classical Style Gray Porcelain Urn Neoclassical Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Roman Classical Style Gray Porcelain Urn Neoclassical Table Lamp with Horse and Soldier Transfer Print Raised on Metal Paw Foot Base - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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
Antique Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and alabaster neoclassical style chandelier with sixteen lights.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Table Lamp by Roberto and Mito Block, 1950s
By Roberto and Mito Block, Roberto Block SA
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Robert and Mito Block were born in France and migrated to Mexico in the late 1930s and worked through the 1970s. They were known for their neoclassical...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Foliage
Ribbon Wall Sconces. C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical ormolu bronze three arm wall sconces with decorative flanking ribbons, bird wings, cornucopia fluted beaded candle arms, central intertwined snakes with ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Wire
Elegant Neoclassical Style Alabaster Marble Vase or Table Light
Located in Rome, IT
Neoclassical style Alabaster marble table light or vase. We can customize also without a lamp holder.
Timeless elegant piece for your interior to ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Lute and Tambourine players Table Lamp Silk Brocade, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century Neoclassical table lamp with “Musique” description with a dome brocade silk lampshade.
A lady playing the lute and a young child (putti) playing the tambourine
Heigh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Spelter
$1,012 Sale Price
31% Off
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Crystal and Gilt Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and elegant Russian 19th century neo-classical st. crystal and gilt metal nine light chandelier. At the base above diamond pendants is an impressive blue glass urn shap...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century gold leaf elements mounted on a base. This one of a kind large scale table lamp brings a bit of history into your home. Elegant, stylize and classical element. This orna...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration
--Early 19th century
--Original Throughout including wick tools and flame/ball finial
--...
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work.
France, circa 1900. 4 lights.
Dimensions: Height 37" (can be shortened) ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
1920
s Caldwell Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassic style sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Sconces by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning and large pair of neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze sconces by Baccarat. Signed "Baccarat" in raised lettering on the bobeches. Provenance: Estate of the late mothe...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$16,500 / set
Mid 20th Century Pair of Silver Over Bronze Federal Style Two-Arm Sconce
Located in LYON, FR
Neo-Clasical two arm sconces made of silvered bronze. Fluted urn style center with narrow arms coming to twin cups, circa 1950's. Untouched original condition. Some light tarnish mar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver, Bronze
1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Brown patina Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s brown patina Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,850 / set
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Crystal and Wedgwood Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century English cut crystal and Wedgwood candelabra.
Neoclassical Adam Style.
Three candle arms.
Blue Jasperware base of classica...
Category
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$9,800 Sale Price / set
23% Off
old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars.
Very good quality
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Oval Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’a Caldwell silver plated oval sconces
Category
1920s American 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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