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
French Plafonnier
Flush Mounted Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine flush mounted pendant gilt bronze, with handcut dome,
France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 7 1/2" x diameter 14"
CW1545.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Faux Bamboo Form Chrome Standing Floor Lamp Table Art Deco in Form
Located in Manhasset, NY
A faux bamboo form chrome standing floor lamp table Art Deco in form. The chrome Y shaped base on circular feet leading to a sleek chrome bamboo form center column which supports a circular glass tabletop. The whole taking two sixty watt standard light bulbs. Having a custom-made beaded lampshade.
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Pair Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces Bronze Three Arm Light with Fairy Figures
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of neoclassical style bronze girandole wall sconces, the fine bronze frame with mirror back and three arms decorated with figurine woman.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine decorative and gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster dome and shades. 9-light.
France, circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 48" x diameter 36"
CW3218.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
A pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Silvered Bronze lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Silvered Bronze lamps. Each wonderful lamp is raised by a square stepped base with various levels, a...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Linen
Pair of sconces in steel and bronze
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A pair of forged scones in steel and bronze. Italy, circa 1970.
They are electrified but can also used with candles.
They can be moved from left to right. No lampshades.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$1,732 / set
Rare Original 19 Century Six-Arm Cut Crystal Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rope-twist crystal six-arm chandelier, on three tiers, the arms and additional decorative elements stem from an interior decorated gilded glass bowl; the bobesches are stamped Bacc...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair Antique Italian Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Italian Antique Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces feature a tailored design that presents a less formal look, yet still provides an understated elegance that will wor...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Extra Large Urn-Shaped Table Lamps done in Bronze, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of extra large urn-shaped table lamps done in solid bronze, making them very heavy. They feature beautiful shape a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Two Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
These two large and exquisite gilt bronze sconces were crafted in the early 20th Century in France in a grand, Neoclassical style.
The lights feature long stems which take the for...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$16,377 / set
Pair, French Polished
Scrolled Steel 1 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Polished & Scrolled steel neoclassical sconces, Wall Lamps with 1 Light and come from France.
The sconces are rewired for the US and each takes one-light bulb max. 40 watts.
Projec...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel
Bronze Neoclassic Style Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neoclassic style Nine-light Chandelier. Circa 1910. A beautiful 32" in diameter bronze neoclassic style chandelier which is a full 77"...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry Glass Decoupage Cherub Decorated Table Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of neoclassical cranberry glass decoupage cherub decorated table lamps. The vase measures 16 inches in height. Each lamp with finely decorated babies on a cranberry background.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Pair of candlesticks or candle holders. Bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks. Bronze. France, 18th century.
Pair of candlesticks made of bronze that have a polygonal base, stepped upwards and towards the center and enhanced with smooth m...
Category
18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Early American Art Glass Foil Shade Lamp, Blue with Red Flowers Antique Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very well made Lamp shade in light blue glass with red (Pansy,s ) flowers shade is at 18" diameter. The base is spelter and painted gold with double sockets with poll chains. The c...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Lamp. Bronze. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamp. Bronze. XIX century. Lamp with circular glass
decorated with a series of classicist decoration moldings
at the bottom and an oval shape from which a
ring hangs, and another mol...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Gas Lamp in Glass, Gilded Bronze and Enameled Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gas lamp in glass, gilded bronze and enameled porcelain, 19th century.
A pedestal with rockery and medallions serves as a base for the porcelain vase decorated with roses that makes...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Vintage Neoclassical Chapman Winged Lion Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Neoclassical Chapman Winged Lion Lamp embodies elegance and grandeur, featuring a striking winged lion sculpture crafted with intricate d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi features Classic amphor shape and curved handles. Central body of this little lamp...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Neo-Classical Figural Lamps
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large pair of neo-classical lamps, with composition hopper style figures of Diane de Gabies, raised on scagliola bases. With adjustable brass light...
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Scagliola
20th Century French Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful quality 20th Century French ormolu chandelier in palm leaf form.
This chandelier has been rewired to current UK standards.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Linen
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Glass, Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. cobalt blue glass, crystal, and ormolu twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine bottom circular pendant with...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood Urn Table Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of French neoclassical style silver leaf giltwood urn table lamps. These Louis XVI style lamps are mounted on marble plinth bases. Each lamp is uniquely hand carved....
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf
Early American Style , Shield back Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great design of American or possibly English Sconces . All quality work and finished in a dark patina finish . Two arms with candelabra sockets and 3" ht socket covers . This pair ...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chamfered crystal columnar standard above a giltwood urn issuing scrolled candle arms.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$19,600
Rare Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu, Cut Crystal and Amber Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare and superb antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze and amber glass chandelier. The chandelier features a six-arm structure composed of scrolling branches, each terminating in...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Dore Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning early 19th Century three tier Swedish Neoclassical dore bronze and crystal eight light chandelier.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
English Brass-Plated Sconces
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Original brass-plated sconces sourced from London, England by Martyn Lawrene Bullard
Fitted with original candle holders, and wall mounts.
Accompanied by brass key ring, suspended u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Italian Chandeliers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th century stylish Italian chandeliers dating from the Mid-20th Century.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Russian 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and highly detailed Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Crystal, Ormolu, enameled Bronze and Glass chandelier. This most decorative seven light chandelier is centered a...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Bronze Italian Neoclassical Style Table Lamp with Opal Shade
Located in Atlanta, GA
A neoclassical style Italian table lamp with bronze base depicting cranes, billy goats and a putto from the god Bacchus' entourage. Includ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Wooden Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Swedish painted wooden 8 light chandelier. Neoclassical bowl with 8 carved candle holders. Mostly retains original paint and ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fir
Vintage Boho Patinated Metal “Discobole of Myron” Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinguished table lamp pays homage to classical antiquity, featuring a striking figural base inspired by the renowned Discobolus (Discus Thrower) of Myron. The sculpture, cast...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bronze Alloy and Marble Table Lamp Sculpture Signed Salesio, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze alloy and marble table lamp sculpture Signed Salesio. France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights This is a very attractive
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
This is a very attractive pair of lights they are very heavy and decorative each of the light fittings have 2 sconces
The ligh...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iron
Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Iron Chandelier ornated with chains of faceted beads.
Maison Jansen, France, circa 1930. 8 lights.
Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 21"
CW5364
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
$7,500
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood and Iron Swedish Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Swedish Empire Neoclassical Giltwood Wall Sconces. Three hunting horns with a arrow, carved and patinated lion mask and sunburst face. Beautifully carved and gilded. Gilding ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Sconces
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Sconces. Wonderful Filigree work. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Candelabras English Silver Plated Three Arms For Candles England
Located in New York, NY
Candelabras English Silver Plated Three Arms For Candles England. A pair of candelabras made during the 19th Century in England. Holding three candles each.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,000 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Pair of gilt brass and bronze bottle-shaped lamps, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt brass and bronze bottle-shaped lamps with Etruscan style handles, standing on a Chinese style circular openwork base. The belly is decorated with a discreet fluted friez...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Sheet Metal
Sconce Wall Set 4 Four Ormolu Neoclassical Brass 2 Arm Branch Acanthus Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A set of four, Italian, ormolu, neoclassical, two arm/branch, electrified, acanthus leaf, wall sconces,
-Fluid, naturalistic, classical form, in one continuous, scrolling piece
-...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Lamps in Orange and White Porcelain, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of baluster shape with a small bulge lamps in orange and white porcelain. Decor of a beads frieze and geometrical motifs on the neck, m...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Lyre Shaped Silver Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Neoclassical Lyre shaped silver painted over brass two light sconces. Recently re-wired. American, Early 20th. Century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,650 / set
Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive vintage brass table lamp, in the antique neoclassical style. This was made in England & it dates from around the 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and unusual gilt bronze chandelier with rock crystal pendalogues. Two hexagons featuring oval crystal reserves issuing six arms each in a row on two levels. Stylized crow...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Gilt Flower Wall Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage gilt wall lamp. Done in the neoclassical style with gold finishes over gesso. Large wall mount gilt flower. Currently wired with a plug, but it easily converted to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gesso
Silver over Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and striking silver over bronze neoclassical chandelier. The pierced bottom dome of great quality is the main feature of this fixture. The main ring issuing four pairs of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant gilt bronze chandelier. England, circa 1920. 5 lights.
Dimensions: Height 26" diameter 25"
CW2948.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,250
Set of 3 French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 3 French neo classical large brass twin wall lights
A very handsome set of 3 large heavy brass wall lights, the lights are in the classica...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall Sconce Large French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style France
Located in New York, NY
Wall Sconce Large French Gilt Bronze Empire Style France. A wall sconce in a large size made in France during the early 20th century in gilt bronze. Electrified with two arms for can...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Baltic Early 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Baltic early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by an elegant and unique bottom finial with finely etched wrap around ba...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Flush Mounted Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine flush mounted plafonnier/pendant. Brass with frosted and cut glass dome. 3 lights,
France, circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 14", diameter 18"
CW2308.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,500
Pair Italian Iron and Gilt Wall Lights 18th C 5800.00
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian (18th Century) Iron and Gilt Wall Lights (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Dore Filigree Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neoclassic-style (19/20th Century) bronze and dore wall sconces with two arms, filigree edges, and oval relief center panels. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high-quality Baltic 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu, crystal, and smoked glass chandelier. The eight-light chandelier is centered by a charming bottom ...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu, And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom fl...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
French Neoclassical Bronze Putti Lamps Signed Clodion
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finely cast bronze figural sculptures on marble bases with gilt bronze decoration. Recently re-wired and hold chandelier size light bulbs.
Claude Michel (December 20, 1738 – March...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, 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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