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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
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.
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20th Century French 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
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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"
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Russian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and cobalt blue glass eight arm chandelier. The chandelier displays a most i...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine patinated bronze and ormolu bases with ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This antique Russian Neoclassical chandelier features a triple-tiered gilt bronze frame adorned with cut crystal prisms. The structure is composed of a circular lower tier with eight...
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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Amber Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable French pendant light featuring an alabaster shade in a lovely orange hue with gray and cream veining. The lampshade - bowl is suspended from three ornate brass chains, wh...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by an elegant circular array of prism shaped cut crystal pendant...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

1940 s French Large Opaline Glass Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French Opaline glass table lamps with gilt details
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Columnar Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of table lamps, of carved alabaster, each a round, Neoclassical, fluted column, surmounted by an Ionic capital, ending on round foot, and raised on square, graduated plinth base...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Scrolled Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
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1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Terracotta Lucite Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Terracotta & Lucite lamps Italy, Circa 1980s Each one a substantial a substantial vase decorated ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Terracotta, Lucite

Modern Neo-Classical Style Cerused Pine And Brass Hand Chapman Table Lamps- Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are striking! It is a pair of neo-classical style brass and hand form table lamps. They are a cerused pine wood and were designed by Chapman. They are marked and in working order.
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Candlestick Column Table Lamps a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Candlestick Column Table Lamps with Very Fine Ormulu and Casting - a Pair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 31" H ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Fine Pair of Gilt Wood Barley Twist Column Form Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Italian-style giltwood table lamps, featuring a distinctive Solomonian or barley twist column design surmounted on ebonized plinth bases. The top of the lamp with a Corinthia...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wood

Chapman Neo-Classical Style Brass and Marble Doric Column Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classic pair of neo- classical style Doric column form table lamps by Chapman. The lamps are marked and have marble bases. The height listed is to the socket. The shades ar...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces, 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal eight arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking acorn finial amidst fine overlapping f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Wonderful French Bronze Neoclassical Baltic Cut Crystal Bowl Empire Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical / Baltic Six Candelabra Light Chandelier With Cut Crystal Center Bowl Having Three Internal Lights. This Beautiful Fixture Has Been Compl...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The lamp features a white and gold color scheme, with intricate details including a winged female figure and elaborate scrollwork. The lamp has been manufactured in the early 1900s, ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

1920’s Caldwell Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze and mirrored backplate Caldwell sconces. Small size.
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian 1930s Alabaster Lamps
By Cooperativa Artieri dell’Alabastro 1
Located in New York, NY
A translucent alabaster lamp of the same model was featured in the July 1938 issue of Domus magazine, which was established and edited by Gio Ponti. They were made in the Volterra wo...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Historistic fire gilted table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic fire gilted table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Original condition The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal, Glass Mirror Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely elegant Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, glass, and mirror chandelier. The eight arm chandelier displays a striking circular wrap arou...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Neoclassical Figural Marble Lamp with Tole Bouillotte Shade
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique neoclassical figural marble lamp with tole Bouillotte shade. Additional information: Materials: Marble, Tole Color: Antique White Perio...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble

Pair 19th C., Russian Neoclassical Bronze, Iron Feather Pulled Floor Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Magnificent 19th Century Bronze, Iron & Feather Pulled Floor Lamp Torchieres. Likely Russian in original, possibly outdoor light posts from an important building. Extremely heavy gilt bronze bases with Neoclassical scroll work accented by fine wrought iron feathers. The center stem (which hides the electrical work) is surrounded by 4 finely cast bronze rods with additional central twists for detail. Studded iron work gives further support and detailing. The lamps have a detachable "hood" that showcases a later feather pulled art glass shade, each custom made to fit the lamps very eloquently by James Lundberg of Lundberg Glass...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Italian Early 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. giltwood and crystal chandelier. The eight arm nine light chandelier is centered by an outstanding fitted cut crystal dome with lovely reeded designs housing a single hanging light bulb...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Carved White Marble Urn Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Carved White Marble Urn Form Table Lamps with Brown Carved Scrollwork - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 27.5" H (to finial) x 19" H...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble

Bourbon Restoration Period Ormolu 24-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Bourbon restoration period Twenty-four light ormolu chandelier Constructed in bronze, which has been cast with extraordinary attention to detail, and conformingly e...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

1920s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell simple silver plated sconces with two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Brass Alabaster Wall Sconces in the Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of cast brass and alabaster wall sconces. The sconces have a wonderful shape, they are very unique and well made. Manuf...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French mid-20th century neoclassical style single light interior hanging lantern with six glass panels. Each of the six glass panels has a cut starburst decor. One socket f...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Neoclassical style silvered metal chandelier. French work by Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style chandelier is made of silvered metal. This is a French work by Maison Charles. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Green Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, and green glass chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a richly chased acorn finial and stunning hand blown emerald green central fut with beautiful sprays at the center spread over two tiers and adorned with lovely crystal rosettes...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

1920 s Caldwell Mirror Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces with mirrored back plated
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces. 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces. 2 pairs available
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Empire-style candlestick, crafted from polished bronze in a golden tone, has been expertly repurposed as an elegant lamp. Showcasing classic Empire motifs, it featu...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Italian Designer Neoclassical Yellow Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft organically curved pastel yellow alabaster table lamp in neoclassic style. Hand-carved by Italian artist showcasing natural colorations in the silky, translucent and marble lik...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Stone

Italian Neoclassical, Marble, Alabaster, Brass, Table Lamps, Italy, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Neoclassical, Marble, Alabaster, Brass, Table Lamps, Italy, 1940s Pair of marble and alabaster Neoclassical style table lamps designed and produced in Italy in the first hal...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble

A Pair of Neoclassical Tole Eglomise Mirrored Urn Motif Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Neoclassical Tole & Eglomise Mirrored Urn Motif Lamps Later 20th Century Each one eglomise mirrored twin handled urn, raised on a square pedestal base Rewired ready ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Corinthian Neoclassical Table Lamps Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Offering One of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Table ...
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1970s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Maison Tisserand Art Styles Paris Pair of adjustable Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Bronze retractable Sconces made by the famous Maison Tisserand ( signed in the back ) US rewired and in working condition, dimmer on each socket. 100 watts bulb max or LED . ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately Antique Italian Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Urn Form Table Lamps on Gold Gilt Wood Bases - a Pair. Item features a high-quality, heavy construction, appr...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

Wonderful Set 5 French Maison Bagues Gilt Bronze Art Glass Flush Mount Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 5 French Maison Bagues Style Gilt Bronze & Starburst Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures Each Sold Individually Currently 5 Available
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp This handsome antique French Neoclassical style giltwood floor lamp is versatile enough to work in many different interiors and rooms. O...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Giltwood

Antique Silvered Metal 6-Light Chandelier Attributed to Edward Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Silvered metal chandelier in the neoclassical style attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, measuring 22 inches across and 40 1/2 inches tall, with original ceiling plate, decorative chain...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp, c.1850
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp - Vase c.1850 later electrified Additional information: Materials: Porcelain Color:...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
A neoclassical alabaster urn lamp, France, early 20th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep by 10 ½ inches to top of alabaster; 22 ¼ inches tall to top of finial
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with mirrored cut glass backplate .Great condition and newly rewired (UL)
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Putto Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th century neoclassical style figural gilt-bronze five-light wall sconces. Each wall light depicting a putto with his torso leaning forward ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Early Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Italian Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are incredible! A pair of early neo-classical style carved giltwood table lamps with three swans on pawed bases. They have some general age wear but are otherwise in very good ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces. Original White opaline glass shades Backplate is 3.5 diameter.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s Polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shade
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Neoclassical Wrought Iron Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith An exquisite Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, made by Maitland Smith. The chandelier has...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Four E. F. Caldwell Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces with Wedgwood Plaques
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These beautiful sconces are of the finest quality, and feature Classical motifs including bowknots and acanthus leaves. They are mounted with sage green Wedgwood...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th C. French Putti Motif Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Celadon Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Putti Motif Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Celadon Vase, Now as a Lamp A graceful 19th-century Chinese celadon-glazed porcelain vase, later mounted in France with finely cast gilt br...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu

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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