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
1900
s Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell large silver plated 12 lights chandelier with a lot of engraved details
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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)
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Onyx and Brass Column Table Lamp. 1920
s.
By Metal Art
Located in Bromma, SE
Neoclassical Metal Table Lamp in Column form. Sweden, 1930s.
Atelier made lamp shade is included, pick any of the shades on the pictures.
Great Condition with only small signs of ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
$1,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Baccarat Crystal and Glass 36-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Madrid, ES
A grand 19th century French Baccarat crystal 36-light, triple-tier chandelier. At over one meter high and wide, this large and impressive style of crystal chandelier was especially p...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Mid-20th Century Copper Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century hanging lantern light fixture is a stunning blend of rustic charm and architectural presence. Crafted from copper, it features eight glass-paneled sides, each w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Neo Classical Style French Zinc Footed Urn Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The white enamel wash, the scene reminiscent of a classical Greek or Roman setting, and the urn form make this French Zinc lamp unique and irresistible. The antique Neoclassical styl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Zinc
$656 Sale Price
60% Off
Chapman Black Ebonized Wood
Metal Torchiere Column Table Lamp 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chapman torchiere / torch shaped table lamp crafted of ebonized wood and brushed silver tone metal, with a round base and triangular body with concav...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Alabaster and Marble Table Lamp France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Alabaster table lamp.
The material is very close from marble and Onyx.
US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BUYERS
Shade is not Furnished
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
$527 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Urn Form Tole Faux Marble Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style urn form green tole table lamp
USA, Circa 1960s
Tole painted in an olive green faux marble patter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Pasquale Miranda for Feiss Iron and Alabaster Chandelier 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Pasquale Miranda for Feiss Iron and Alabaster Chandelier 20th Century
Offered for sale is a large 12 arm chandelier designed by Pasquale...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Iron
$895 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of neoclassical style brass lanterns wall lights, possibly Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style lanterns wall lights is made of brass with glass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade
Style: French Neoclassical
Condition: Newly Rewired
Dimensions:
22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D
Shade:
10.50”H x 13”W x 13”D
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces with Reed Glass
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell bronze one light sconces with reeded glass shade
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Double Dolphin Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Neoclassical style brass bouillotte lamp with twin dolphins at the base and a cream colored tole shade.
Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 12ʺW × 8ʺD × 21ʺH
Good vintage c...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Modern Neoclassical Gilt Metal Three Candle Sconces Barcelona
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $975....Neoclassical in style, this pair of appliques or sconces feature an antiqued gilt finish and three branch arms with curling leaves, the arms ending in upturned c...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$700 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Polished Ochre Marble Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of solid marble table lamps with a subtle mottled ochre veining having tall slender urn form over rectangular plinths with ogee molded bases. Italy, early 20th c. Now wired as...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, attributed to Maison Gagneau, Paris gilt and patinated bronze desk lamp designed as a quiver of arrows in the Neoclassical taste. C...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell chandelier with gilded details ,matching sconces available.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Clear Glass Round Hanging Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and cut clear glass round hanging lantern from circa the 1920s.
This adorable three-light antique pendant lantern features an eleg...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilded Greek Key Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single porcelain table lamp, having a vase shape of white glass, gilt decoration of two Greek key meanders wrap the body of the lamp, raised on round brass base.
Stock ID: D4014
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass
Pillaret Solo Table Lamp by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
This stately lamp features a striking contrast of textures and materials, combining rich linen and sturdy steel for a sophisticated look. Inspired by the classic Bouillotte lamp, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$690 / item
20th Century Brass Lantern Hanging Pendant with Handblown Circular Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 20th century brass lantern hanging pendant with handblown circular glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
1920
s Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patina bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Red Tole Neo Classic Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout 19th century French tole bouillotte table lamp, now electric once oil, with adjustable height, featuring the original alluring red ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Style Table Lamp With Red Roses Flowers
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy Tiffany Style table lamp. Its shade is shaped as an umbrella. Its stained glass depicts different shades of blue, green, red and purple. These different shapes of geo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stained Glass
Vintage French Empire Style Gold Brass Metal Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Gold Brass Metal Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socket) x 6" W x 6" D. {3-Way (...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Baguès faux bamboo bronze tripod floor lamp.
54" H without shade.
Maison Baguès.
US wired and in working condition.
This ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$7,200 / set
A Luxurious MURANO Glass TABLE LAMP by ERCOLE BAROVIER, VENINI, Italy, 1950-1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, large and heavy table lamp, Art Déco, neoclassical, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Baroque, with a massive circular base in Murano glass, open like a corolla, translucent, embed with small air bubbles, 2 wood circles with a patinated bronze veneer surrounding a generous translucent corps capturing light, ornaments plant-inspired made with encrusted golden leaf, impressive and authentic model...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Laudarte SLR Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Marble Insets, Pair of Tania AP 2L
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SLR Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Stone Insets, Pair of Tania AP 2L
Offered for sale is a pair of Ludarte SLR Tania gilt bronze wall sconces with two lights characterized ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair 1920
s Bronze and Beveled Cobalt Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light bronze sconces with cobalt mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Claridges Hôtel silverplate lamp
By John Claridge
Located in London, GB
An elegant tall silverplate lamp. Provenance Claridges Hotel London. Rewired. Shade not included.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical Silvered 8-Light Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell and Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fine silvered chandelier in the neoclassical style, attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, with candelabra size sockets, candle covers and wiring, ready for use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
1920s Silver Plate Sconces With Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with edged mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Superb Pair of Pewter Corinthian Column Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent pair of pewter silverplate corinthian column neoclassical lamps . having lion heads detailing near top of each column and amazing hand ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Dog Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of extremely unique Antique French Neoclassical style figural wall sconces. This rare pair of Dog sconces capture the refined elegance and symbolic gravitas of fine French decor...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French neoclassical style gilt bronze and glass four-light chandelier. This beautiful chandelier features three arms each terminating in a flower-shaped clear glass lampshade and a b...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Brass Sconces in the style of Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
4 pairs of brass ARBUS brass French sconces featuring a hand holding a torch. Opposite hands, circa 1940s.
1 pair in silver opposite hands (last i...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Marbro Neoclassical Exotic Marble
Dore Bronze Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Marbro Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Bronze, Marble
Color: Amber
Brand: The Marbro Lamp Compa...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Historistic Ceiling Lamp Vienna Around 1890s with Glass Sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s with glass sticks
Polished and stove enamelled
Glass sticks are replaced ( new ).
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
3x e27 bulbs inside
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gilt-Iron and Crystal Italian Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt-iron and crystal Italian chandelier, circa 1860-1879. Six-arm gilded iron chandelier adorned with giltwood and crystal beads and pendants. Each arm supports a candelabra-size li...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
1930 Brown Patinated Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Caldwell 1920's bronze sconces with twisted arms
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
1900 Caldwell Small Silver Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces small size and simple design. Two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Historistic Chandelier Vienna Around 1890s with Capricorn Heads
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic chandelier vienna around 1890s with Capricorn heads
Brass polished and stove enamelled
Original old glass shades.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops.
Seven scrolled finely chiseled arms on two levels.
Available three pairs.
Provenance from a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
French Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite mid-century floor lamp is a stunning example of craftsmanship from France, produced in the 1940s. Crafted from black forged iron, the lamp features beautifully designe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 1950s Modern Neoclassical Style Gilt and Faux Marble Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a double socket cluster, this pair of very elegant table lamps have a stem of gilt tole leaves rising from a column footed neoclassical urn wi...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,250 Sale Price / set
50% Off
1930 Etched Mirror Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930 bronze and etched mirror backplate sconces with two lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1920 French Pair Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 French silver plated pair of table lamps
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,800 / set
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
Pendolo Flush Mount is a versatile flush-mount fixture, capable of serving as a down-light or directional wall washer. Available in either Natural Burlap o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$1,950 / item
Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp
Samovar Italy, 1900s, Electrified Circa 1950s
This Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, now adapted as a lamp, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Frosted Cut Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
French neoclassical style ceiling light fixture from circa 1910, with an ornate brass body and a beautiful frosted cut glass lamp shade.
One sock...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Gold Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of French gold gilt bronze candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-19th century, France. A raise...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Serge Roche Inspired White Tole Metal Wall Sconces, Three Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Serge Roche inspired white tole metal wall sconce. They are electrified and in working order. They are not terribly old. There are three available.
Category
2010s Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Reading Lamp with Claw Feet in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice reading lamp is made of brass. The lamp is removable and adjustable. We have 2 identical floor lamps available. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. C...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Fine Gilt Bronze
Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat.
1 light. France, circa 1910. (3 available)
Dimensions: Hgith 8 1/2" Diameter 9 1/2"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,075 / item
French Modern Neoclassical Style Brass and Blown Glass Chandeliers/ Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Mid-century style Modern Neoclassical lanterns / pendants / chandeliers. Sober, tasteful with the highest quality materials and workmanship, handcrafted g...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Zinc Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French neoclassical style zinc lamps.
Stunning large pair of French Neoclassical style zinc lamps. These French zinc lamps ha...
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Zinc
$4,250 / set
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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