Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
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.
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Style: Neoclassical
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with three lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 arms
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920’s Caldwell silver plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces with Reed Glass
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with reeded glass shade.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1940's English Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's English neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces.
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Etched Mirror Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair, Vintage Italian Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
A pair of gilt bronze wall sconces with traditional urn form body, draped rope header and two arms with faux wax candle covers. Marked to verso "Made In Ital...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze and Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with silver plated arms for two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Gilt and Brown Patinated Bronze Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherubs atop.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell 3 lights sconces with grapes and acorns desing on backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces neoclassical style with three lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pillaret Rise Sconce by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Magnificent E. F. Caldwell & Co Gilt Bronze Two Arm 6-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent E. F. Caldwell & Co Gilt Bronze Two Arm 6-Light Wall Sconce.
E. F. Caldwell & Co. was a prominent American lighting and metalwork company that operated during the late 1...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Silver Plated Sconces With Convex Mirrored
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Silver plated sconces with cracked mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of 1900s Caldwell Gold Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell gold plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Enorme Applique Italiana a Nove Luci Inizi 1800 Vaso Argentato Decorato con Uva
Located in Milan, IT
Monumentale Appliques italiana a Nove Luci di Inizio 1800 In Legno Argentato in foglia, realizzata in pioppo di forma sagomata e traforata, a forma di grande vaso con i manici che s...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Neoclassical French Alabaster & Bronze Wall Mounted Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French neoclassical Alabaster and bronze wall mounted lights. These Parisian sconces will look great in so many settings. They are demilune sha...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
1920’s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces silver plated finish
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s Neoclassical Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s neoclassic style silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Leaves Design Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Unusual back plate Caldwell silver plated sconces, perfect condition
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Mirror With Etched Flowers Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's mirrored sconces with flowers design and two arms for lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900's Caldwell Silver Plated Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900s Caldwell Neoclassical silver plated sconces with cherub atop, two lights. Available matching chandelier
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900's Caldwell Lion Head Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa a 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with lion head and three lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1940's Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1940’s gilt bronze 3 lights sconces
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900s Large Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell large sconces with 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall hanging lantern arch style made of solid brass, quality workmanship, bevelled glass, electrified with three 40/watt lights each lantern, beautiful patina great light exp...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Gilt Metal Girandole Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair vintage Italian neoclassical giltwood and gilt metal girandole wall lights with oval mirrors and two lights.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Pair Of Chapman Lighting Brass Neoclassical Style Wall-Mounted Lights
Located in Toronto, ON
This impressive and important pair of solid brass wall lights can be wired for direct installation to the lighting box. Other examples include a long brass stem designed to hide the ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Wedgwood sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Wedgwood porcelain and crystal sconces. Each three arm sconce displays a bottom reserve with draped foliate garlands ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Large Pair of Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of wall lantern, seeded glass, made of solid brass beautiful patina, with four 40/watt lights each lantern, suitable for wet location, great oxidization,
Decorative p...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Scallop Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the Louis XV style with scallop shell form and two candelabra-size sockets. Ready for use.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1970s Neo-Classical Style Solid Brass Wall Sconces by Chapman, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are striking! It is a pair of solid brass Neo-classical style wall sconces by Chapman. They are in very good condition and in working order. They do have an interior switch and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Finial Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Fine Pair Of Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Finial Single Candelabra Light Sconces
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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.
Manufactured on 2002.
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Pair of Ormolu Gilt D'appliques, C.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French pair of ormolu wall mounted bronze d'appliques figural wall lights. This pair of lights applied with a beautifully model...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Egyptian Revival Part Ormolu D'appliques Wall Lights, c 1830
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French neoclassical pair of ormolu bronze d'appliques wall lights in an Egyptian revival style. These have been part gilt to enhance the detailed figures, each w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building. The sconce is in exception...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Single Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single wall hanging lantern arch style made of solid brass, quality workmanship, bevelled glass, electrified with 3 40/watt lights, beautiful patina great light exposure. Working and...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine quality 19 century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces.
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Hieroglyph Pendant XII
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
HIEROGLYPH PENDANT XII expands into a thicket of wooden canisters casting light in all directions. The physicality of both the density and luminosit...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 1960s 2 Patina Bronze Hand Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional suite of 6 French bronze 2 patina wall Sconces in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1960.
Priced by pair.
US rewired, one socket, 60 watts max or LED .
Backplate dimen...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Double Arm Gilt Bronze Vintage Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of double arm gilt bronze neoclassical wall sconces. The center stem is tapered with a ball finial at top and bottom and a textured finish to the center. The arms are ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Giltwood and Painted Candle Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian poly-chrome and giltwood scones. Not electrified, but could be easily. Back plate is slightly curved.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Cent. Neoclassical Cut Brass & Crystal Wedding Cake Wall Lights 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of neoclassical, handmade, 3-tiered, wedding cake style wall sconces with a cut and hammered brass structure and dangling octagon and icicle-drop crystals. They cast brilliant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of 1900s French Silvered Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed silvered bronze sconces with nice lion's head detail.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Sconces by Maison Delisle
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of extreme high quality neoclassical bronze sconces by les Frères Delisle ( Maison Delisle)
US rewired and in working condition.
Signed LFD ( l...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Italian Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian iron wall sconces, heavy in weight. Ornate urn shaped with three armed candelabra, each candle holder surrounded by leaves.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
True Pair of French 19th C. Neoclassical St. Biscuit De Sèvres Porcelain Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Biscuit de Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by fine bottom elong...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
Available an other pair with a blu centered decoration.
Measurements: 48 x 22 cm.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Large
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of large Italian giltwood sconces in neoclassical style, with crossed flags, bows and arrows, animals and laurel leaves among other detail...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Neoclassical Quiver Motif 3-Light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian carved giltwood neoclassical Quiver motif 3-light sconces
Italy, circa 1950s
Each one of good size, well carved giltwood quiver motif backplates, fitted with thr...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Neo- Classical Style Cast Brass Magnifying Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century cast brass magnifying glass sconces. They are not electrified and are unmarked. They are in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Workstead, Maison Lancel, and Maison Baguès. 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $279 and tops out at $80,522 while the average work can sell for $3,650.
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