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
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Table Lamp by Hamilton & Inches, Ltd.
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite masterpiece seamlessly marries sterling silver and crystal, embodying the luxurious aesthetics of the early 20th century.
The lamp’s base and stem, meticulously forge...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
A fine French Empire Chandelier, circa 1820
Located in New Haven, CT
An elegant 12 arm French pendant from the 1st Empire Period. The lead crystal prisms are all original and have a subtle grey/purple hue. The chandelier resembles a four tier fountain...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe.
3 pair available.
Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts.
US wired and in working condition.
Back ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Early 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Giltwood Sconce Mirrors
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of early 19th century continental sconce mirrors with original early glass and original gilding. Two arm sconces for candles. Great size and wo...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Beech, Giltwood
Pair of Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location .
Ready to use, brass canopies included.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century Iron and Tole Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Italian iron and tole chandelier, possibly Venetian.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier Roman Female Figures
Located in Milan, IT
A 20th century Italian seventeen-light crystal chandelier richly decorated with waterfall crystal festoons and pendants, realized with a Neoclassical style ormolu frame decorated by casted Roman Matron figures seated on dormeuse with palmetta shaped fan.
Featured with ten curved arms ending with Edison 14 candles, additional seven E14 light bulbs inside the crystal basket.
It is an Italian creation dating back the circa 1960s, with a superlative quality and gilding that may bring an Italian accent to your luxury interior.
Listed measure do not include any chain, only chandelier structure and upper cup.
Of Italian origin, it comes from a Milanese private estate and dates back to 1960s circa.
The chandelier is in good condition, with new working wiring for Italian European standards, suitable for 17 Edison 14 light bulbs. Two separate wirings working for internal and external lights...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with rock crystal drops, rock crystals and crystal spears surrounding a multifaceted crystal plate....
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Amber Alabaster Pendant Mounted on Brass Rod, Sweden, 1920
Located in New York, NY
An elegant shape carved from a dramatic multi-hues amber alabaster provides depth of color at all levels of light.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
French Empire Patinated Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire patinated bronze neoclassic style chandelier featuring winged figures holding six lights. Great old patina. See measurements below.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large French 1960s Chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French 1960s chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris. Referenced model: Modèle "aux joncs." From a Parisian apartment. Rewired with matching wax candle covers. Adjustable chain an...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel
Neoclassical Gilt Metal Greek Key Design and Crystal Basket 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Italian neoclassical gilt metal and crystal basket chandelier with 6 lights and greek key design.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
Outstanding and elegant neoclassical style hand forged wrought iron 12-light chandelier, dressed with hand carved and hand polished fine rock crystal prisms, all arms are beautifully...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Martinez y Ortz Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style crystal chandelier by Spanish maker Martinez y Ortz. The piece has eight light arms and a multitude of decorative crystal droplets and is signed. In great vintage ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, & Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, and Handles. The lamps are fashioned in the neoclassical style and feature a brightly-contrasted ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and Antique Brass
Located in New York, NY
This regal and ornate Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and antique brass originates from France during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featuring frosted glas...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Cherub Sconces in Antique Brass w/ Smoked Amber Shades
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Pair of Neoclassical Cherub Sconces in antique Brass W/Smoke Amber Shades originates from the Czech Republic during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featuring a lo...
Category
20th Century Czech Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maison Bagues “Palm Tree” Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues Bronze Floor Lamp, Palm tree form.
US rewired
1 socket, 100 watt max bulb.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Liberty Style Chandelier Centre Light
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
Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch.
Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam.
4" diameter back plate.
75W/bul...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Very Fine English Crystal Gasolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gasolier Chandelier, now electrified. Four original etched crystal shades. England circa 1800.
Dimensions: Height 41" Diameter 35" including shades.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi.
Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen.
Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm.
Customizable...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Thew Brushed Brass Wall Light with Ochre Glass Shade by Artig
Located in New York City, NY
This brass wall lamp is part of the Thew family - strong, sturdy, modern yet classically trained in the ethos of early 20th-century design. Made of hand-brushed brass with an ochre glass shade that gives off a warm translucent glow. Thew can live perfectly in your built-ins, hallway, or over your bedside table.
-Brass E26 socket. 4.5W dimmable LED bulb included.
-Choose wiring: hardwire or plugin
-Choose cord color: off white, dark green, brown or custom color
-Choose wire side: Left-side (facing), Right-side (facing)
All Artig Lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 (...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
3 Fine French Neoclassical Brass Flush Mounts with Fluted Glass Shades
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three French neoclassical gilded lacquered brass flush mounts with a fluted glass diffuser.
Price is per piece and includes US re-wiring.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Workstead Orbit Sconce in Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The Orbit sconce is a modern interpretation of an early American candle form with a reflective spun brass disc rotating 320 degrees, the sconce can act ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
Pair of French Sconces by Lunel , 4 Pairs available
By Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical Maison Lunel French wall sconces with original white opaline shade, circa 1950s.
Projection to the wall :6"
Maximum wattage : 40 watt per bulb.
US wired and in w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1910 bronze large milk glass neoclassical pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
a classic well made light fixture in solid bronze details with old brass finish . rewired and tested , ready for install.
complete with large original milk glass globe.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Pair Neoclassical Urn Three-Arm Regency Caldwell Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of neoclassical urn top three-arm sconces with fine etched detail to bobeches, newly rewired.
In the manner of Caldwell
Mea...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Berlin blue and gold vase mounted as lamp, circa 1820.
Category
1820s German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
By André Arbus
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, ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Richard Ginori French Blue Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Urn shaped porcelain lamps featuring a french blue color and 22kt gold pinstripe detail. Lamps have been rewired to USA ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces By E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of signed sconces are by the renown firm of Edward F. Caldwell. The twin arms featuring Classical motifs issue from arrow form backplates. These sconces have been ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique 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...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Opaline Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Opaline Glass Pendant. 3 lights. Circa, 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 19"
CW5063
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps feature a design influenced by neoclassical architecture, yet rendered with a modern flair. The diamond patterns of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Neoclassic style leaded glass lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s bronze and Leaded glass lantern with interior light
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of Murano glass table lamps with a white marble base.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Please take a look at all our pictures to see the pretty gold flecks to the glass...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
1900's Pair of Bronze Ionic Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Neoclassical bronze column lamps with Ionic capital details, supported on square base. Circa 1900s
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Maison Jansen.
8 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 36" Diameter 32"
CW5574
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier. 9 lights (3 on top & 6 on bottom).
France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 29"
CW61
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of light with a primary single socket above. Bronze lions with rings in their mouths adorn the spheres and the bases have elaborate tripod shapes...
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Spectacular Pair of Sheffield Fluted Columnar Banquet Lamps
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of large silver plated candlestick or banquet lamps in the Neoclassical style with Corinthian columns, probably Sheffield, with scrollwork capitals, converted to ...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Pair of Vintage French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet, console or bedside tables with this elegant pair of antique cassolettes converted into table lamps. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the urns are made of carved vari...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1970s French Glass Fruit Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Rare Table Lamp with Glass Fruit Bowl, with one foot in gold metal and black lacquer, topped with a cup filled with 3 Crystal fruit by La Maison Le Dauphin France 1970’s .
In additi...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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
Ormolu Corinthian Column Sinumbra Base Table Lamps, France, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite pair of neoclassical Corinthian column form table lamps converted to electricity in the early 20th century from circa 1825 French Sinumbra oil lamp bases, the lost-wax-c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
A set of two-armed wall lamps 10 pieces
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
A large collection of neoclassical wall lamps. Two-arm design for classic candle bulbs with an E14 socket up to 40W - normal, halogen and LED bulbs are suitable (bulbs are not includ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lamp. Bronze. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamp. Bronze. XIX century. Lamp with circular glass
decorated with a series of classicist decoration moldings
at the bottom and an oval shape from which a
ring hangs, and another mol...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Beveled Clear Glass Hexagonal Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and beveled clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1920s.
This adorable three-light antique pendant lantern features an elegant hexagonal brass frame with ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
An Italian Stilnovo hanging light, 1950s, mounted with two curved glass panels, encasing a gilt reeded column with tw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Ebonised Lamps Neoclassical Carved Column Baroque Table lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Tall French black Ebonised Neoclassical Lamps with Cream Baroque shades.
Style, Vintage, Neoclassical, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic, France, Louis XVI
Design: Traditiona...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Neoclassical 2 light Gilt Bronze Sconce Wall Candelabra 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Stylish and fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconce in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Continental Europe.
S...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a mahogany round shelf. Thisis a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage 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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