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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
Italian Etched Glass Silver Plated Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910 Italian silver plated lantern with etched glass in floral motif and interior cluster of 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop (current) 37" Minimum drop 27" Diam...
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1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair of French, 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French, 19th century neoclassical style gilt bronze-mounted marble urns. The ovoid form marble urns flanked by foliate scroll handles with satyr mask terminals, o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Jules Leleu Style French Wall Sconces, Wall Lights - Pair, 6 available
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of French Neoclassical Sconces, Wall Lights by Jules Leleu from the 1950. Same sconces in nickel-plated are available Sto...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconce
Located in Lomita, CA
The Louis XV style gilt cast bronze figural wall sconce is from the late 19th Century. The two-light sconce featuring a nude male figure against a shaped back, issuing a pair of ta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of 1900 s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Vintage Sconces in Gilt Brass Ribbon Torch Twin Branch Wall Lights, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Paired wall sconces in beautiful gilt brass from the French manufacturer, 1950s. These two arm brass candlestick wall sconces feature ornate beaded, foliate designs and ribb...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Set of Four American Classical Brass and Halophane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These wonderful set of four sconces feature a reverse domed ribbed halothane glass shade with a polished brass arm with classical detailing. They have been newly rewired and are in e...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Floral Enameled Opaline Glass Column Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Floral Enameled Opaline Glass Column Lamps Italy, Circa 1960s Pair of Italian Neoclassical floral enameled opaline g...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Decorative Brass Wall Lights with Mirror
Located in Roma, IT
Early 20th century pair of Italian decorative brass wall lights with mirror. This is a production of the first decade of the century in Venice, and the design recalls heavily the Ven...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

French Bouillotte Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique solid brass Bouillotte lamp. 3 candle with draped chain accents. Great visual with faux tortoise interior. Detail throughout.
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

19th C. Italian Neoclassical Giltwood and Glass Chandelier with Figural Carvings
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1860, this exceptional giltwood chandelier with three lights embodies the grandeur of the Neoclassical style. The circular frame is richly adorned with hand-ca...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Giltwood, Cut Glass

Pair Of Decorative Neoclassical Style Glass Lamps With Shades
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of table lamps with faceted glass and circular standard, brushed metal base and wafer, faceted glass finial and covered with a lined fabric shade having a Dale Tiffany label...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Russian Neoclassical, Bronze, Crystal, Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian Neoclassical, Bronze, Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1950s A bronze and crystal chandelier designed and produced in Italy c. 1950s. This example features a set of six lighted ar...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

1920s Silver Plated Sconces with cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Silver Plated Sconces with cherubs design and two lights
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1920s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

1920 s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with Cut Glass
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell doubler light sconces with molded glass backplate
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Workstead Pendolo Pendant II Large
Located in Floyd, VA
Pendolo Pendant II explores two opposing cone forms, and the latent tension between gravity and levity within their arrangement. Configured as a horizo...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Blue Neoclassical Ceramic Table Lamp, William Morris Acanthus Pleated Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This vintage ceramic table lamp was handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a rare amphora-shaped vase by Flora Gouda, part of the Porcelina series produced between 1950 and 1970. We’ve paired the base with a bespoke hand-pleated lampshade in a reinterpreted William Morris Acanthus print, and finished it with a soft blue silk cord. The lamp was created without harming the original vase in any way. The amphora form, with its fluted pedestal and graceful curves, reflects a neoclassical influence filtered through the clean, modernist lines of mid-century Dutch design. Finished in a pale, slate-toned matte glaze, the vase belongs to Flora’s Porcelina series—developed to meet shifting postwar tastes toward muted, architectural ceramics. Its powdery surface diffuses light gently, lending the lamp a quiet, sculptural quality. The lampshade’s pleated craftsmanship echoes the vase’s ribbed detailing, while the indigo and ivory palette of the William Morris textile subtly mirrors the vase’s color story. Together, the lamp and shade create a thoughtful dialogue between classical reference and 20th-century restraint. This Flora Gouda lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Antique French Gilt Bronze Chandelier, Basket of Flowers
Located in Tarzana, CA
A large French gilt bronze neoclassical style 17-light chandelier in a form of reticulated basket of flowers mounted with total of 23 arms in the form of tulips, circa 1900. Me...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces. US rewired, refinished.
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1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th C French Neoclassical Gilt Opaline Glass Lamps Venus Neptune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th C French Neoclassical Gilt Opaline Glass Lamps 'Venus & Neptune' The Vases, France, Later 19th Century - Lamped in the 20th century A truly stunning pair of French Ne...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Opaline Glass

Large 8 Arms Chiseled Bronze Chandelier in the Style of Louis the 16th by Lucien
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large 8 arms chandelier is made of finely chiseled bronze. This is a French work in the style of Louis the 16th by Lucien Gau. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of "Colonne" Plaster Lamps by Facto Atelier Paris, France 2021
Located in New York, NY
Hand made "Colonne" plaster lamps by Facto Atelier Paris. "Encaustique" bee wax finish. These lamps were designed after antique Egypt temples columns as ...
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2010s French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Plaster

1900 s Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell neoclassic style chandelier with Greek key design
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Neoclassical Style Brass and Plate Glass Lantern
Located in London, GB
Large neoclassical style brass and plate glass lantern, French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 119cm, diameter 64cm Made from polished brass and plate glass, this large lantern...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French lamp is a masterpiece of Neoclassical design, combining luxurious materials with intricate craftsmanship. The base is made of finely cut crystal, s...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Monumental French Antique Marble and Bronze Candelabra Torcheres
Located in London, GB
This pair of fine candelabra torcheres take form on a monumental scale, each of them standing almost two and a half metres tall. The casting is superior in its quality and could be attributed to one of the 19th century masters, such as Deniere or Barbedienne. Each torchere is formed of a fluted veined marble column set...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilt Floral Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilt Floral Decoration Offered for sale is an elegant Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain gilt floral table lamp. The lamp is delicat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Three pairs of Andre Arbus wall sconces. Bronze back plate and painted bronze hand. Nice and original old patina. 10" height with the shade, ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Patinated Bronze with hand Blown Glass Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
Patinated bronze lantern with 3 candelabra lights and hand blown glass shade. Dimensions 17" Diameter 45" Hight\, the lantern body is only 21" Hight.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Ebonized Lyre Ribbon Gilt Wood Three Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian flanking ebonized musical lyre with ribbon gilt wood and gesso three arm foliage wall sconces, Mid 19th Century. Pair were origina...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Gesso, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood

Pair of French Neoclassical Bronze Mounted Opaline Vases, Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French neoclassical bronze mounted opaline vases, now as lamps France, 20th century Each one with a white opaline glass urn of typ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair French Black Tole Spartan Helmet Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair French black tole Spartan helmet table lamps. Pair of black painted tole table lamps in the form of Spartan / Roman helmets with curved opaque glas...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Tôle

Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces Wall Lamps Neoclassical France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Maison Charles pineapple bronze sconces, US rewired an in working condition 2 bulb 60 watts Max. Measures: Back-plate: 5 inches H, 4 inches W (...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 20th Century French Maison Charles Style Frond Lamps
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stylish pair of super quality Mid-Century French Maison Charles style urn and frond lamps. With very finely cast gilt bronze Medici urns, on a square stepped base with their origin...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1920 s Caldwell Engraved Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with neoclassical design
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Caldwell neoclassical style bronze chandelier with Greek key design and crystals hangings
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair, Arlus Style Neoclassical Hand Nickel Round Opaline Glass Sconces France
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical polished Nickel wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe. Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts. U...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Nickel

1920 s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate. From Waldorf Hotel in NYC. Available in bronze and silver plated
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Charles et Fils Pair of Bronze Blown Opaline Glass Globe French Sconces 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Charles et Fils bronze two arms holding up a round blown opaline glass shade. French neoclassical design wall light from the 1950s. US wired and in working condition. Mea...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Maison Jansen. Beautiful Brass Floor Lamp with Dolfinheads.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice floor lamp is made of brass. This is a very elegant piece with dolphin heads arms. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique French Bouillotte Bronze and Painted Tole Shade Table Lamp, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Great quality antique bronze base with three lights. Great looking red Tole shade with hand painted design. Measures 14.5" in diameter and 4.75"H for the shade Base is 5.5" in di...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Impressive Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Glass Pendant Chandelier Lantern
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful vintage neoclassical style lantern of patinated bronze and paneled glass having 8" of chain and original canopy. 4 interior bulbs.
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1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Clodion French Neoclassical Figural Bronze Trophy Cup Urn Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Style Figural Bronze Trophy Cup Urn Table Lamp, Signed Clodion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 23" H (to light socket) x 8" W...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1930 s French Light Fixture with Molded Cut Crystal Dome
Located in New York, NY
A large set from the Astoria Waldorf Hotel in NYC, circa 1930's French gilt bronze flush mount light fixtures with molded crystal inset. 2 interior lights.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Giltwood Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt and Painted Carved Wood Candlestick Form Table Lamps, with black shades and carved stone leaf form finials. 35.5" H x 10" Diameter. Provenance: From a...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Stone

André Arbus Bronze Black Hand Two-Arm Sconce Wall Light Neoclassical, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of André Arbus French bronze neoclassical black hand sconce with two arms, wall light with black & gold paper shades. Priced by pair. US rewiring and each takes 2...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Bronze Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid-century bronze wall lamps with frosted glass. The lamps emit a soft light. Tested and ready for use with a regular e14 lamp. 1960...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Brass Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a brass Neoclassical candelabra style chandelier that houses 6 lights, hardwired and ready to be installed.
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern 4 candelabra light fixture Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House New York City Wiri...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble floor lamp C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble floor lamp C 1900 having a white glass shade, above a foliate embellished shaft, and a tripartite base with animal form legs ending i...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Italian-Made Three-Arm, Three Shade Table Lamps - Laudarte SRL
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a stunning pair of Italian-made table lamps by Laudarte S.r.l., designed by the renowned architect Giovanni Maria Malerba. This model, named "Persepolis," showcases an exqui...
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces 1 Light
Located in New York, NY
pair of Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1900 s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell Neoclassic gilt bronze chandelier with cherubs atop and engraved body. Available pair, also in one chandelier in...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass and White Lacquered Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of brass with white lacquered elements. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Baccarat Crinoline Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine "Crinoline" Chandelier by Baccarat featuring the classical crystal "plumes", octagon graduated chains and long slinder prisms. 8 lights. France, circa 1930. Dimensions:...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Swans Table Lamp Signed Picault
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Style Bronze Urn Figural Swans Table Lamp Signed "France, Picault" after Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915). Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H (t...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative foliage crosshatched beaded urns, flanking graduated bell flowers, central etched urn...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Belgian Table Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Red Glass Lampshade Lamp, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Lighting will help to bring a special atmosphere to the house or apartment. Properly selected lamps not only give light, but also create comfort, give the interior qualitatively new ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Brass Urn Form Table Lamps by Tyndale - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Brass Urn Form Table Lamps by Tyndale - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H (to finial) x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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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