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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Medium
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...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Maison Charles, Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, France, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Charles & Fils. From the small committee room on the 1st floor of the Palais des Consuls in Rouen, these remarkable sconces possess five arms each rising like gilded serpents from their columnar center. Each is crowned...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Three Pairs of Signed E. F. Caldwell Carved Giltwood and Iron Swan Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This rare set of six signed sconces (sold by the pair), are hand carved and feature Classical motifs including bellflowers, acanthus leaves, and pinecone finials. Each sconce consists of a carved giltwood swan...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Medium
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 or Natural Linen, the cone f...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Pair of Large Architectural Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall lantern or wall sconces, made of solid brass , beautiful patina, beveled glass , four 60/watt lights each lantern, Suitable for wet ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Late 19th Century French Ormolu Neoclassical, Regence Stye Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of late 19th century French Ormolu Neoclassical- Regence Stye sconces. Paris Foundry, circa 1880-1899 A beautiful, well proportioned finely cast pair of ormolu sconces in the Neoclassical style. The quiver and arrow...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Superb Pair of Maison Baguès Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 2 lights sconces figuring a Numbien Warrior. 2 light, 25 watts bulb max. US rewired and in working condition. Measures: Head: 5" H,3" W Optional back pla...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Set of Four Swedish Neo-Classical Style Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome set of for sconces feature Classical motifs including acanthus leaves and almond shaped crystal drops.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Silver Two-Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A great looking and unique pair of two-arm wall scones, each with two tapered, faceted candelabra joined by a ring and mounted on a beautiful flower backplate.
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver Plate

Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Large
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 or Natural Linen, the cone f...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Early 20th Century Two Arm Silverplate Sconce
Located in Canton, MA
Two light sconce, traditional colonial style. Material: silver Style: American Classical, Traditional Place of origin: United States Period made: early 20th century Dimension...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver Plate

Two Historistic Wall Lamps Vienna Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Two historistic wall lamps vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Original cut glass shades.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Bronze Pair Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian bronze cherub sconces.
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Historistic Wall Lamp Around 1890s with Original Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp around 1890s with original glass shade Polished and stove enameled Original glass shade.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A Set of Six Christal Hung Swedish Neo-Classical Wall Sconces
Located in New Haven, CT
A rare find. Six Swedish Neo-Classical three arm gilt bronze and cut crystal wall sconces after German Designer and Architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Four have been French wired, tw...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Sconces with Dolphins and Muller Fres Luneville Glass
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French bronze sconces with dolphins and Muller Fres Luneville glass. A beautiful pair of bronze sconces each with motifs of two dolphins and “Pâte de Verre” glass lampshades in white, blue, orange, and olive green tones, each signed Muller Fres Luneville. France, circa 1925. Each wall light has a socket for a B22-size light bulb. Dimensions: height: 25.5 cm / 10.04 in; width: 10 cm / 3.94 in; depth: 22 cm / 8.66 in. The sconces are in good condition consistent with age and use. The sconces are in complete working order, but as with all vintage or antique lighting, we would always suggest it is tested and fitted by a qualified electrician. The beautiful multicolored glass bowl...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Plaster Hand & Torch Sconces by Sirmos Style of Jean-Michel Frank 1970s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Plaster Hand & Torch Sconces by Sirmos Style of Jean-Michel Frank 1970s Pair or set of rare faux painted plaster hand and torch sconces, ...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Historistic Wall Lamp, Vienna Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp vienna around 1890s Polished and stove enamelled.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Tole Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Neoclassical style bronze and tole sconces. Large pair of French Empire style or Neoclassical style red and gold decorated bronze and tole two-light sconces. This grea...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tôle, Bronze

Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces in Neoclassical Trophy Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian wall sconces in Neoclassical trophy form of gilt softwood now electrified. Circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

4 Large Neoclassic Art Deco Sconces with Hunting Horn Decor, Bronze and walnut
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 large neoclassic Art Deco sconces with hunting horn decor, in bronze and walnut circa 1940 All lampshades are in good condition. the price is for one sold...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Cold Painted Tin & Iron Figurative Monkey Wall Sconces, 20th C
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian cold painted tin and iron figurative dancing monkey wall sconces with flanking decorative palm trees, two scrolled foliage candle a...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin, Iron

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Caldwell Two Candelabra Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French bronze Empire / neoclassical urn two candelabra light sconces in the manner of E.F. Caldwell.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mirrored Etched and Cut Glass Pair of Two Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique mirrored etched and cut glass pair of two socket wall sconces. Floral designs and details. Dimensions: 10.5" wide x 7.5" deep x 15" high (each).
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Pair of Bronze Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of gilded bronze, brass and plexiglass double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet. The sconces are in a really very go...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of 1950s Italian Ceramic Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gold Italian ceramic sconces, 1950s. Sold as a pair.
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Pair Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Finial Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical bronze Urn two Candelabra Sconces with finaial top.
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Brass and Copper Architectural Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall lantern or wall sconces, made of solid copper and brass ,beautiful patina , decorative top and bottom , one 60/watt lights each lantern, Suitable for wet locations, UL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Sconces in Bronze Neolassical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze sconces in the style neoclassical, very decorative and rare.
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Tole Pineapple Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian vintage tole or painted metal wall sconces having pineapples over four graceful arms with floral bobeches.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Two-Light Sconces in the Style of Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, each having a backplate of scrolling gilt metal, adorned with faceted crystal prisms, drops, and pendants; floral rosettes petals pay homage to the styles of Maison ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Neoclassical Murano Glass and Gold Sconce with Fazzoletto Design, circa 1980
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1980s Venini Style Murano glass sconce features two hand blown shades in white opaque glass with fluted details and with stripes. The 24-karat gold plated frame has a round backplate...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

French Maison Bagues Style Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical sconces. French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical arrow sconces. These stunning French Empire s...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Workstead Helios ADA Sconce in Hewn Brass
Located in Hudson, NY
A fixed, wall-mounted version of our classic Helios table lamp, this ADA compliant fixture is a sculptural object d’art. This sconce celebrates the celestial while maintaining a mini...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Bronze, Brass

Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Arrow Sconces 2 Lights, Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style arrow sconces, wall lights in bronze with black & gold clip on Paper Shades. US Rewired and in working condition, each Sconce takes 2 light bulbs wi...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Large Brass and Copper Architectural Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall lantern or wall sconces, made of solid copper and brass ,beautiful patina , decorative top and bottom , one 60/watt lights each lantern, Suitable for wet locations, UL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Mirrored Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of English or Irish Neoclassical Mirrored Wall Sconces. Original mirror now showing oxidation. Original gilding. Carved glitwood neoclassical elements. Obelisk form with urn fin...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Silver Two Arm Sconces with Switches, E.F. Caldwell
Located in Canton, MA
Silver plate sconces, with a squared backplate and scroll arms. Made from cast bronze. Purchased from an estate with E.F. Caldwell pieces, original insulators which would have born m...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Four Antique Gilt Bronze Fifteen-Light Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces are magnificent pieces, each holding fifteen lights. The sconces will look beautiful either mounted onto the wall in a line, or paired and pla...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Decorative Palmetta Fan Wall Frieze
Located in Milan, IT
An original hand-carved and leaf gilded wall frieze as a giltwood porta Palme vase with handles. It comes from a private residence of Milan, where it was topped with a wall demilune...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Niermann Weeks Italian Style Neapolitan Wall sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite pair of Niermann Weeks Italian style Neapolitan sconces. Each sconce features a leaf crown-designed top and embellished with beaded swags and two tiers of crystal prisms...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Copper

Early 20th Century, Wall Lights / Sconces Blue Glass Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of four electrified wall lights. With Murano style glass drops and strings of glass beads. The fixture is made of brass. Each lamp has one fitting for an E14 lightbulb. Made in...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Andre Arbus Bronze Sconces Black Finish Hand Holding Light, Wall Lamp 1950 Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces in bronze, black finished Hand holding one light, very heavy and well done. The Pair comes with Custom made Black & Gold Paper Shade. US re...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Maison Jansen Style Sconces Brass & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in brass by Maison Jansen. Featuring a torch in gold finish with a blown glass flame shade. US wi...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid Bronze, the perfect addition to any discerning home or business owner's collection. Crafted from high-quali...
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Early 2000s Spanish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Workstead Shaded Vault in Natural Linen and Hand Finished Bronze
Located in Hudson, NY
Shaded Vault is part of a limited edition of architectural lightboxes featuring fabric from Schumacher’s storied Classics line and forms inspired by our iconic ARCHETYPE series. An a...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric

Two Arm Early Electric Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Brass, early electric, colonial revival style sconces. Completely restored. Style: American Classical, Traditional Place of Origin: United States Period made: Early 20th Century...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vintage Bronze Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Workstead Shaded Vault in Natural Linen and Brushed Nickel
Located in Hudson, NY
Shaded Vault is part of a limited edition of architectural lightboxes featuring fabric from Schumacher’s storied Classics line and forms inspired by our iconic ARCHETYPE series. An a...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Neoclassical Manner Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style two-armed giltwood wall sconce lights with flaring foliate motif and tan satin shades. 29.5" H x 11" W x 4" D.
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Large Bronze Neoclassical Caldwell Wall Sconce Four Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neo Classical Caldwell heavy cast ornate wall sconce. Adorned with fruit and a fluted body. Stamped on back. Four arms, electric. Dimensions...
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Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Workstead Orbit ADA Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
Located in Hudson, NY
A fixed version of our classic Orbit Sconce, this ADA compliant fixture is perfectly proportioned for any space where a minimal profile is desired. A mo...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel, Bronze, Brass

Pair of French Bronze & Mirror Medallion 'America & Europe' Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Bronze & Mirror Medallion 'America & Europe' Wall Sconces France, circa 1950s A fine pair of of French bronze wall sconces one each one with a 5.5 Inch diameter m...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Sconce Wall Set 4 Four Ormolu Neoclassical Brass 2 Arm Branch Acanthus Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A set of four, Italian, ormolu, neoclassical, two arm/branch, electrified, acanthus leaf, wall sconces, -Fluid, naturalistic, classical form, in one continuous, scrolling piece -...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of Carved Mahogany Lyre Form Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Neo classic pair of wall sconces crafted in mahogany carved in a lyre form with acanthus leaves over a cornucopia basket with a zinc lined pocket.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Zinc

Maison Jansen Sconces Solid Bronze & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in solid bronze by Maison Jansen. Featuring a torch in black finish with a blown glass flame shade....
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a hexagonal patinated bronze backplat...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair, French Polished & Scrolled Steel 1 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Polished & Scrolled steel neoclassical sconces, Wall Lamps with 1 Light and come from France. The sconces are rewired for the US and each takes one-light bulb max. 40 watts. Projec...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

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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