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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
3x e27 bulbs inside
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass 16''
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
2 big historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 big historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1890s
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
The ceramic is original condition
Brass parts are polished and stove enameled
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier. This wonderful six light chandelier is centered by an inverted tulip bulb...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
A SHABBY-CHIC SEVENTIES NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant, luxurious and very large table lamp, Art-Deco, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Cylindrical base and ovoid body in thick white enameled ceramic, gilded bronze ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Continental White Faience Urn Table Lamps, Circa 1935
Located in Alexandria, VA
From the Collection of Anne Eisenhower. Each neo-classic form faience urn has a long neck above a baluster-form body with scrolled handles with paterae continuing to pendent foliage,...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Faience
Large Pair of Antique French Marble Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An impressive and large pair of antique French marble table lamps, dating from around the 1930’s.
They are a great size and are beau...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Alabaster Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Wall Sconces by Mariner, S.A., Spain, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Alabaster Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Wall Sconces by Mariner, S.A., Spain, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of alabaster and gilt bronze wall sconces made in Spain by Mariner, S.A. This...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Brass Table Lamps, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of 1960s French neoclassical style table lamps. Mahogany and brass accents. Faux candle socket decor. Price includes rewiring for the US. Minor dent on one of the lamps ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Fine Crystal Chandelier 10 lights. England, circa 1900.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with 10 wheel engraved shades.
England, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 49 1/2" Diameter 46"
CW5326
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Very Fine Two Light Crystal & Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Two Light Crystal Chandelier with two newer green cased glass shades. Fizture England, circa 1910. Shades circa 1950.
Dimensions: 35" Diameter 50"
CW5103
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of English Wedgwood Two-Arm Chandeliers
By Wedgwood
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of English Barbell Chandeliers by Wedgwood with blue jasperware, chiseled bronze accents and two bulbs covered by decorated clear glass egg shape diffusers.
Each chandelier con...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Fluted Bronze Table Lamps on Red Marble Bases, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage table lamps sourced in Italy featuring beautifully patinated tapered bronze shades with fluted detailing. The base of the shades have a subtle inset scalloped trim,...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century 12 Arm Dutch Colonial Brass Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
20th Century 12 arm Dutch colonial brass chandelier. Heavy cast brass chandelier, traditional style. Turned brass stem with a large bra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Grand Neo-Classical Floor Lamp by Lucien Gau -1X46
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance using this grand Neo-Classical floor lamp crafted by Lucien Gau, dating back to the late 20th century, approximately 1960-1970. This exqu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Gilt Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for a hallway or a covered porch, this Classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lantern. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beaut...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Maitland Smith Attributed Tessellated and Bronze Torchieres, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A wonderful pair of bronze over steel Torchieres with tesselated shades. The pair of lamps is attributed to Maitland Smith, however, they are unmarked. This lovely pair of floor lamp...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s.
This stunning Neoclassical-style pendant light fixture features a yellow and pale s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Mahogany & Brass Piano Floor Lamp c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Hinks's Mahogany and Brass Piano Floor Lamp with Opalescent Laurel Wreath Designed Glass Shade C1890
Measures - 73.5"H x 19"W x 19"D
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose.
The light shining through the amber color stone...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Brass Double Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very chic and stylish pair or French neoclassical double arm sconces of the 50’s in brass and lucite in the style of Maison Jansen.
The ivory cotton lamp shades are new and complime...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Glass Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling 9 Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Brass With Star Glass / Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Each Having 2 Candelabra Sockets Inside.
9 Fixtures Available
Each Sold Separately
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
American Classic Urn shape Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful case glass white/ clear satin urn shape chandelier with bronze hardware.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Lancel Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel horses head bronze sconces
US rewired and in working condition
40 watt max bulb.
Measures: back plate: 5.6" diameter.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Grand Entrance or Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A grand hanging entrance or hall lantern in patinated iron of octagonal form with four large tapering sides and four chamfer corner sides, all with beveled glass, below a domed corni...
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair Neoclassical Silvered Metal and composition Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage silvered metal table lamps in the neoclassical style with molded composition figures of swans. Each in excellent condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Pair of Antique Brass Table Lamps with Tole Shades
Located in London, GB
An outstanding large pair of antique brass table lamps with tole shades. We believe they were made in France, and date from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is superb, the solid br...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Urn Form Tole Faux Marble Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style urn form green tole table lamp
USA, Circa 1960s
Tole painted in an olive green faux marble patter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique Gilt wood French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique gilt wood wall sconces, France 1920's.
The sconces have a large size and are in excellent condition.
They are made of git...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Maison Tisserand Art & Styles Paris Pair of adjustable Bronze Sconces
By Tisserant
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Bronze retractable Sconces made by the famous Maison Tisserand ( signed in the back )
US rewired and in working condition, dimmer on each socket. 100 watts bulb max or LED .
...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Jacques Adnet Style French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Brass sconces in the Style of Jacques Adnet .
US rewired and in working condition.
2 lights, 60 watts max bulb.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Maison Bagues Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of high quality bronze French sconces by maison Bagues.
US rewired and in working condition.
2 lights , 60 watts max bulb.
2 pairs available.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Bronze and Brass Floor lamp with claw feet by Guy Lefevre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of bronze and brass with claw feet. This is a French work by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair Of Painted and Gilt Borghese Table Lamps
By Borghese
Located in New York, NY
Pair Of Painted and Gilt Borghese Table Lamps. In original untouched condition with original gilt stripe shades included. Borghese sticker on bottoms. Very good quality. 24" to top o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp. Item features a beautiful painted female figure and details, distressed finish, marble step-form base,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Each lamp measures: 10.25 wide x 10.25 deep x 33.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Bronze Neo-Classical Sconces, Set Of 2 Belgium, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Belgian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bronze twin arm sconces from 1970s.
This pair of vintage bronze sconces has a beautiful oval bronze base that has delicate acanthus l...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Small Neoclassical Style Bronze Lantern with Round Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lantern is made of bronze with round glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940 (Height doesn't include chain and canopy)
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Impressive Pair Of Neoclassical Style Cut Crystal And Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Ten-Light chandeliers.
48 x 34 inches
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Figural Brass Eagle Lamp Tessellated Marble & Iron
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century, iron, brass and tessellated marble table lamp by Maitland Smith. Features an oil urn shaped body over twisted iron supports and stepped tripod plinth base. The urn...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Iron
Royal Eagle Bronze Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This table lamp is made of bronze and black lacquered bronze. The lamp represents a Royal Eagle in the Empire style. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Jansen two Patina Retractable Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen retractable sconces,
US rewired and in working condition
Measures:
Back plate 2.3/8" diameter
Projection max 15", mini 9"
15" W max, 6" W mini.
Have a lo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Brass Neoclassical Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical bronze and brass telescopic floor lamp
France, Circa 1940
175 cm tall as shown on the photo, can be lower or shorter, since it's telescopic.
The base 35 cm diameter a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Baguès Style Silver Metal And Rock Crystal Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Gorgeous pair of Maison Bagues style silver metal and rock crystal two light wall sconces. This pair features a rock crystal vase or urn and overflowing flowers with rock crystal dr...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Tall Urn Shaped Mercury Glass Lamp with Marble Stone Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mercury Glass Urn/Trophy shaped table lamp. Stands tall at 41" with finial.
Dark marble stone base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D
Shade:
10.50”H x 8”-13”W x 8”-13”D
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Neo-Classic Style Crystal 9-Light Chandelier, Italy, Circa:1905
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unusual Empire shape fixture has a crisscross prism pattern and a crown that are uniquely the work of lighting shops in Florence in the early 20th century. The frame and candle ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Maison Charles Style Gold Leaf and Brass Tree Leaves Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
French Maison Charles style neoclassical one of a kind gold leaf and brass tree leaves Sconces, Wall Lights with Half Shield Shades.
Two sockets on...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Pair Amber Glass & Bronze Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th Century pair Amber glass and bronze lamps standing on black veined marble circular bases.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Large Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of large elegant classic columnar alabaster table lamps.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights This is a very attractive
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
This is a very attractive pair of lights they are very heavy and decorative each of the light fittings have 2 sconces
The ligh...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century Messenger and Sons Bronze and Black Onyx Astral Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Messenger and Sons electrified and restored astral Lamp. Marked Messenger and Sons. Tall, column form with crystals and frosted cut glass shade. Black onyx base.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
20th Century Pair of White Resin Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases by G. Ruggeri
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps have a white creram glazed finish that covers this pair of resin cherubs from Italy in the early 20th century. They sit upon black finis...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Resin
Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Style Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A refined and very decorative pair of metal lamps in a very well done timeworn paint application in Tan and Bone. With lovely proportions and elegant presentation, the Urn has folia...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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