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
Vintage Italian Lamps Carved NeoClassical Music Trophies Wall Sconces a pair
By Black Forest, Florentine, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Haute Couture of Luxury Interiors, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Tall Italian carved sconces, polychrome painted in soft colors.
Material: Linden wood
Styles: Italian, French, Louis XVI, Antique, Neoclassical, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
1920's Silver plated Caldwell Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated chandelier with 8 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with original gilding
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Gilt Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconce (6 Available)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
Each of these sconces have a gilt bronze body in a traditional neoclassical or adams style form. They feature a two arm design with professional wiring. Also ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1950s Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A piar of rock crystal table lamps with gilt metal fittings.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Antique Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large Unique Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze, crystal and blue glass chandelier of fine craftsmanship embellished with cut crystal prisms, crystal chains and a central blue cobalt glass dish...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920s Caldwell Bronze Brown Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with brown patina.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’ gilt bronze sconces sunburst backplate with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Silver Plated One light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style Caldwell sconces with rams head design
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Brown Patina Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patinated bronze double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930's Silver Plated Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's silvered plated sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Bronze Cherub and Dolphins Single Sconce with 4 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze single sconce with cherub on a dolphin holding 3 lights on shells and one light on top shell. Large size and impressive details.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver plated bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with two arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 20 th Century Larger Bell Jar , Silver finish , cut Circles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large Custom made with hand cut Circle design at top and bottom of the glass jar . Metal hardware was plated in Silver with an Antique finish . This one and one more are the l...
Category
1990s Indian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Superb Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant featuring crystal "plumes", graduated chains of hand cut octagons and prisms. Impressive Size.
France, circa 1920. 8 lights.
Dimensions: Heig...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Articulating Swivel Table Lamp in Metal 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Italian Articulating Swivel Table Lamp in Metal 1970s.
Beautiful and large articulating table lamp with beautiful details in metal, made somewhere...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920 silver plated one light sconces
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and unique French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and crystal chandelier. The five arm, ten light chandelier is centered by three stunning tiers of prism shap...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930's Pagoda Shape Bronze Black and Gold Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze pagoda style double light sconces with scrolled arms.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Ornament Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with ornament on body
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Silver English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A 1920’s English silver plated lantern with interior lights
Category
1920s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with rampant lions on backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s Neoclassic Style Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style sconces with edged mirrored back plate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage Italian Lamps Yellow Neoclassical Lion Traditional Table Lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
pair vintage 1960s traditional Italian tole lamps with matching lampshades.
Material: Tole and fabric
Style: Traditional Italian, French Country, French provincial, Louis XVI, Neoclassical, Vintage, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic
Design: In the style of Edward Caldwell, Chapman manufactoring company
Technique: Lacquered
Color: Yellow and black
Origin: Italy, 1960 - 1969
Gold corded with switch and an E27 socket
Condition: Good working condition. Recent wires and the matching yellow lampshades are in new condition. The lamps are US compatible but an adapter for the plug is required
Description: A pair vintage 1960s Italian tole lamps.
Yellow painted tole vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1900's Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze and Mirror Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large 1900's neoclassic style gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with beveled mirror backplate, 3 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gild Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair circa 1920's Caldwell gild bronze sconces with double lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Iron Chandelier ornated with chains of faceted beads.
Maison Jansen, France, circa 1930. 8 lights.
Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 21"
CW5364
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
1920's Caldwell Lantern with White Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style lantern with original white etched glass inset
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Neoclassical Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with four lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Gilt Bronze and Crystals Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sunburst sconces with crystals. Available in silver plate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1900's Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandelier with 6 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell 6 lights bronze chandelier with engraved body
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Silver Plate Sconces With Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with edged mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Cherubs Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and unusual scrolled arms
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Chapman Black Ebonized Wood & Metal Torchiere Column Table Lamp 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chapman torchiere / torch shaped table lamp crafted of ebonized wood and brushed silver tone metal, with a round base and triangular body with concav...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920's Caldwell Engraved Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with neoclassical design
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century gilt bronze Caldwell chandelier with 30 lights picked up from Aspen.CO from Marshall field state
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Scrolled Arms Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silver-plated Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930’s French Etched Mirrored and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style bronze chandelier with etched mirrored triangle body.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, 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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique table lamps from the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company, of urn form, crafted from molded glass with foliate gilt bronze handles and pedestals. Ready for use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, 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 Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American 1950s Neoclassical Style Carrera Marble Columnar Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each column of Italian Carrara marble with raised perimeter band all over a stepped base adorned with gilt metal capitals and brass fittings at the base
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Lighting
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
A Good Quality Pair of 1960's Frederick Cooper Campagna-form Solid Brass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each heavy lamp of neoclassical campagna form adorned with draped swags all raised on anthemion feet
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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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