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 Italian Neoclassical Majolica Pair of Wall Brackets for Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
Early 19th century Neoclassical carved and gilded wall brackets realized with a white ivory color majolica demi vase of the Italian manufacture Gi...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Maiolica, Giltwood, Canvas
Antique Chandelier, 19th Century Gilt Bronze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent mid-19th century chandelier, original mercury gilding showing a rich contrast of matte and burnished areas. The chandelier features a profuse array of Neoclassical orname...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930
s Silver Plated Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's silvered plated sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Foliage Crown Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of light fixtures in gilt iron with foliage design. Spain, 1940s.
These eye-catching flush mounts feature an structure made of gilt metal leaves surrounding a central light. They have a terrific patina with their original gold leaf finishing in bronze-gilt shades.
Interesting design with Hollywood Regency and neoclassical accents.
To be used as ceiling flush mounts but they also could work as pendants hanging from a chain at the desired height.
These light fixtures will be a nice addition to a foyer, corridor or any bathroom or bedroom: they can be used as pendants hanging over the nightstands on each side of the bed or at both sides of a mirror in a powder room.
On sale as a pair.
Rare find
Newly wired with an E27 bulb holder each.
Overall Measures: 23 cm diameter x 17 cm height // 9,05 cm diameter x 6,69 in height
Crown Flush Mounts // Foliage Ceiling Lights // Foliage Crown Light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
1920
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze light fixture with cut glass inset. (6 interior lights)
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze and Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with silver plated arms for two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 1950s Cerulean Blue Opaline Concical-form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each of conical form in a deep cerulean blue opaline glass; with brass caps and bases; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; 18.25" (top of glass) 29.25" (top of shade)
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
A SHABBY-CHIC NEO-CLASSICAL Compression Sculpture TABLE LAMP, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural cubic table lamp, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neoclassical, massive cubic compression of golden and silver metals, with an orientable rectangular horizontal shade, allo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920
s Caldwell Silver Plated Scrolled Arms Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's silver-plated Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms. selling as a pair
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Etched Mirror Sconces with Cobalt Glass
Located in New York, NY
set of 4 circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with Cobalt blue glass
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Carved White Marble Alabaster Column Table Lamp 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century white marble alabaster table lamp, carved in the shape of a neoclassical column, wrapped in curtain swag and topped with a vase. Includes harp, glass flower finial,...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Wonderful French Maison Bagues Vaughan Gilt Bronze Art Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Maison Bagues / Sherle Wagner / Vaughan Style Gilt Bronze & Starburst Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze and Glass Mirrored Half Lantern Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of mirrored half lanterns wall sconces, France, ca. 1970s.
Those highest quality wall lights are made of solid bronze surrounded by three glass panel and rectangular mirrored...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
An Important 19th Century Neoclassic Gilt Bronze
Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important 19th Century Neoclassic
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Russian
19th Century
Eight light chandelier with gilt bronze swans
Height 48 in. Diameter 36 in.
P...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$43,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Neo- Classical Style Cast Brass Magnifying Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century cast brass magnifying glass sconces. They are not electrified and are unmarked. They are in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Gilt Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of large belle Époque bronze doré three graces figural candelabras mounted as lamps, the gilt bronze bases modeled as the three graces, supporting a tazza, all supported by a ro...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$18,000 / set
1930
s Pair Italian Carved Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1930’s Italian carved alabaster table lamps
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$3,400 / set
Italian Articulating Swivel Table Lamp in Metal 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Italian Articulating Swivel Table Lamp in Metal 1970s.
Beautiful and large articulating table lamp with beautiful details in metal, made somewhere...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Frederick Cooper, Lenox, Neoclassical Style, White Porcelain, Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Frederick Cooper, Lenox, Neoclassical Style, White Porcelain, Giltwood, Table Lamps, 20th c.
Pair of porcelain table or desk lamps designed by Frederick Cooper for Lenox and produce...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Baccarat Spiral Urn Glass Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of glass lamps, from the original Baccarat molds, by Paul Hanson; each a spiraling urn with gilt bronze scrolling handles, on round plinth cut in diamond pattern, on a base...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
$4,950 / set
Historic chandelier vienna around 1890s with original antique glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic chandelier vienna around 1890s with original antique glass shades
Polished and stove enameled
original antique glass shades
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930 Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Large Vintage Chapman Brass Six Arm Colonial Faux Candlestick Chandelier 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1981 large solid brass chandelier by Chapman. Colonial style with six arms and faux candlestick sockets. Very Heavy. Includes chain and ceiling medallion.
Dimensions:
36" x ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figurative Greek Key Urn Table Lamp, Bavaria
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Neoclassical style matte white bisque porcelain table lamp made in Bulgaria, Germany. This Classic urn shaped lamp is mounted on a brass plinth base and features dimensional figures ...
Category
Early 20th Century Bulgarian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
c1900 French Antique Pair Neoclassic Cast Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces - Koi
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Antique c1900 French Neoclassical style Mirror Backed Cast Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces. Highly detailed, high quality. Koi fish detail, Neoclassical elements. Beveled mirro...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,020 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Neoclassical Style Brass
Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century heavy Greek Corinithian column shaped table lamp with green marble base and brass body styled after an ionic reeded column between square plinths. Includes harp, wh...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Glass Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze, brass, and glass ceiling light fixture, from circa the 1920s.
This adorable Neoclassical style three-light ceiling lamp features an impressive and o...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron
Gilt Urn Candle Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Gilt Urn Wall Sconces
Italy, 21st century
Dimensions: 20" H x 14" W x 6" D
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique Neoclassical Three-Light gilt wood Wall Lights / Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique three-light sconces in the neoclassical style crated from wood and tole metal with gold finish, of urn form with stylized ram handles, floral swags, feathers and foli...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Style Bronze Horse Sconce Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet style neoclassical bronze horse head sconce, wall light, lamp with form fit original shade.
In perfect working condition and takes 2 l...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Karl Springer, Laurel Lamp Company, Frederick Cooper, Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Lamps.
Offered is a handsome pair of vintage Neoclassical style urn form brass lamps with beautiful handles on wood bases.
Each lamp has two Edis...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Venus I Floorlamp
By Ransom
Dunn
Located in London, GB
A monumental floor up-lighter lamp modelled after the harmonious curves of the female form. Sold individually. Available in UK, EU, and US compliant formats. In picture 3, Venus II i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
$5,310 / item
Wonderful French Neoclassical Swan Bronze Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Pair Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French neoclassical swan bronze ormolu mounted cut crystal lamps
Completely rewired.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920
s Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst shaped etched mirrored back plate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,342 Sale Price
60% Off
French Mid-Century Gilded Tole 6-Light Orb Chandelier with Nautical Galleon Ship
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Offered for sale is a striking French mid-20th-century six-light chandelier, masterfully combining sculptural drama with nautical whimsy. Crafted from hand-forged and painted tole me...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Tole and Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of antique neoclassical style tole and brass table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, they are beautiful...
Category
1960s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Caldwell Small Leaded Glass Lights Fixture Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures flush mounted with interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19th C. French Regence Style Carved Giltwood
Mirrored Wall Candle sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-century French Regence-style Carved Giltwood and Mirrored Wall Candle Sconces, France, 19th Century
A stunning pair of 19th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Vintage Candlestick Lamp with New Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely French vintage lamp made from a molded, bronzed metal candlestick base featuring elegant Neoclassical motifs. The round base measures 5” diameter to fit on nearly any surfa...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920 Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirror sconces with two lights and glass cups
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1930’s French Etched Mirrored and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style bronze chandelier with etched mirrored triangle body.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / item
Willy Rizzo Table Lamp by Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp rewired from the 1970s, edited by Lumica
Base size 4" / 4" / 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Prickets Large Blue Candlesticks wired for Lamps
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Italian neoclassical table lamp bases from Tuscany, antique circular Rocchetto candleholders blue and Siena yellow painted pin...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Style Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A refined and very decorative pair of metal lamps in a very well done timeworn paint application in Tan and Bone. With lovely proportions and elegant presentation, the Urn has folia...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Regency Bronze Patinated Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire neoclassical regency bronze patinated Bouillotte lamp with 3 candelabra sockets
Completely rewired and ready to enjoy.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Single Cut Crystal Lamp with Ebony
Brass Base
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning cut crystal table lamp attributed to Waterford, with ebony wood & brass base. There is ONE lamp available. This lusting is not for a pair.
Shown with natural linen & black s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1920 Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Mirror and Cobalt Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with mirror and cobalt glass backplate, 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Limoges Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp Decorated Gold Base in Gilded Bronze
By Limoges
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s French table lamp with Limoges white bisque porcelain decorated gold; rings and base in gilded bronze
Overhauled electrical system
Measures Li...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Christian Gottlieb Vilhelm Bissen Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamp
Located in Valby, 84
This exquisite table lamp is crafted in bronze by renowned Danish sculptor Christian Gottlieb Vilhelm Bissen (1798–1868), known for his neoclassical sty...
Category
1850s Danish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Liberty Style Chandelier Centre Light
By Liberty
Co.
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Liberty Style Chandelier Center Light
Made around the turn of the century incorporating Classical style with Art Nouveau influences, the eight branch ar...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Alabaster Column Lamps
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The pair of alabaster lamps with a reeded column resting on a stepped plinth.
Column Height 23"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$2,200 / set
Sunburst Crown Flush Mount / Pendant in Gilt Metal and Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching neoclassical style sunburst ceiling light fixture from the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950s.
This ceiling fixture features a gilt metal sunburst crown shaped stru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Sconces Pair Wall Lamps Louis XVI Style, France, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage French wall sconces.
These stunning pieces are crafted from richly gilded bronze, boasting intricate detailing reminiscent of the Louis XVI style, or perhaps the bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of 4 neoclassical style bronze round lanterns. French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Total Height with chain and canopy is 26 inch (66cm) but chain can be ad...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of four sconces by the renown firm of E. F. Caldwell are pictured in the Caldwell archives at the Smithsonian. They were originally made for "Shadow Lawn" (Henry Edward Creg...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique 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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