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
1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze light fixture with brown patina and interior lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Silver Gilt Urns Converted into Small Lamps Hand Made Shades With Silver
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very nice 18th century Italian urns converted into lamps with custon parchment shades, silver leaf. These would be charming sconces on wall brackets.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian white marble desk or table lamps in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, Italy. New white linen cu...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass
Pair of Gilt Brass French 1950s Wall Sconces - Two Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
We have two pairs of these stunning gilt brass wall sconces.
Exceptional quality and with a decorative design. Please take a close look at all our photographs.
Made in France in t...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Tripode Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical tripode floor lamp is made of brass with a black shintz shade gild inside. The high is adjustable. This is a French work in the stye of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of wall lights with 2 faces, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, in off-white enameled plaster, circular wall bases, 2 thick arms of square section surmounted b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Palatial Set of Four French 19thCentury Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Wall-Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Set of Four French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Wall Lights (Sconces). The tall elongated ormolu sconces with a back plate in the...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood mirrored sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most charming pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood and patinated wood mirrored sconces. Each wonderful two arm sconce is centered around a rec...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
10 Arm White Murano Chandelier
By De Majo, Francesco Dei Rossi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful 10 Arm Murano Chandelier shows the art and craftsmanship of the artistic glass manufactures and skilled masters in Murano, Italy . Each Part is unique in is manufactur...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Green & Orange Lacquered Turned Wood Table Lamps with Fortuny Lampshades
Located in Venezia, IT
This is an absolutely fabulous pair of green, orange and ivory lacquered turned wood table lamps on a round base, handcrafted in Tuscany (Italy) and finished with antique patina.
The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Harewood
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely detailed pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces. Each stunning three arm sconce is centered around an acorn bottom finial that is attached to a foliate...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Glass TABLE LAMP by SEVRES, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A very large and luxurious table lamp, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, base in a very thick piece of solid glass with sensual and asymmetrical lines, stamped Sèvres, France 1960.
SOLD ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Silvered BRONZE TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious table lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, re-interpretation of an antique column topped with a beautiful lampshade, in silvered bronze, punctuated wi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table Lamps by Philippe Barbier, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Philippe Barbier's exquisite table lamps in green lacquer and chrome. Each lamp features a luxurious green lacquered sphere paired with sleek chrome accents. Inspired by neo-...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Antique French Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French gilt bronze table lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, it is very heavy and well made...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Neoclassical Gilt Wooden Eagle Sconce
By Palladio
Located in Redding, CT
Large Neoclassical Gilt Wooden Eagle Sconce. This is a two candled wall sconce and is not electrified. Use with candles only. Romantic and charming for any formal room . Small loss on right eagle wing .
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
A Pair of Neoclassical Honey Onyx Urn Lamps
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL HONEY ONYX URNS
£2,950.00
Italy, circa 1890
A rare pair of finely figured honey onyx urns of neoclassical design with stylised handles mounted on square bases...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx
A NEO-CLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC TABLE LAMP by MAISON CHARLES, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and very elegant table lamp, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, with an ionic column body, original cylindrical lampshade, with elegant psychedelic metallic decorati...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light
Neo Classical style.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12"
CW5269.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Pair of Russian Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Magnificent Large Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze, cranberry glass and cut crystal multi light lantern chandeliers of exquisite craftsmanship. Each unusual lantern is embellished with a fine Russian cranberry glass bell...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze & Tole Bouillotte Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-century French neoclassical bronze and tole Bouillotte lamps
France, circa 1890, Electrified 20th Century
An exquisite pair of 19th-century French neoclassical bronze ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Metal
A Large Neoclassical White Ceramic Urn as Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
With black paper shade. Later mounted as a lamp.
Provenance: From the estate of Doris Duke
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of French Charles X Period Gilded Bronze Table Lamps, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally constructed as decorative urns or torcheres these later converted lamps are made entirely of gilded bronze with crenelated tops, upturned scrolling handles with foliage an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Column Table Lamp in Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Neoclassical Column Table Lamp in Patinated Brass.
Converted from an antique oil lamp, this neoclassical column table lamp is a heavy and beautifully patinated piece. Great ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical French Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage White Porcelain Neoclassical table lamps. Striking pair of Urn shaped lamps with figural handles. The top has a solid...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage White Porcelain Ram's Head Lamp by Chapmam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chapman white Ram's head table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster, Bronze & Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster, patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This six arm thirteen light chandelier has an oval shaped Alabaster moulded bas...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Victorian Giltwood Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique Victorian gilt wood floor lamp. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.
It is of superb quality with fine and intricate d...
Category
1890s British Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Gilt Metal Chandelier featuring Greek Key Design with Crystal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Gilt Metal Chandelier featuring Greek Key Design with Crystal, Italy ca. 1790
Category
1790s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique French Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French crystal glass and brass table lamp. This was made in Paris and dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, the label beneath the lamp says ‘Crys...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Italian Neo-classic Marble Column Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic Carrera marble column lamps.
Column Height: 19"
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th C French Bronze Ormolu and Rock Crystal Candlestick Table Lamp as is
Located in New York, NY
Classic 19th C. French Neoclassical brass ormolu and rock crystal candlestick table lamp. The lamp is in good, working condition, there are flaws and blemishes to the rock crystal e...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
1940’s Traditional Brass Sconces - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Traditional brass sconces, a pair. Oval backplate and a single arm. Rewired with new candlecovers, takes a standard base bulb. Polished brass with a cast metal finial on the arm. Ame...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
A SCULPTURAL NEO-CLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Bronze TABLE LAMP by FONDICA, France 1990
By Fondica
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful, neo-classical, sculptural Table Lamp, double nickeled bronze base with snakes reliefs, square nickeled metal structure with a simple rectangular shade, attributed to Fon...
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
Pair of Antique French Neo Classical Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique French neo classical table lamps, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.
They are of great quality, the bases are turne...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Pair of Floor Standing Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An imposing pair of neo-classical gilt bronze 3 light candelabra/standard lamps, each branch with part frosted tulip shaped glass shades, leading onto fluted columns capped with moul...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neo Classical Style Travertine Marble 1960s Torchiere Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
Neoclassical style and grandeur make this lamp a standout among torchieres. The lions offer realism in the artistic detail of the teeth and head. The lamp design is sturdy and it is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Marble
French Neoclassical Style White Frosted Glass and Brass Flush Mount, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style white frosted glass and brass three-light flush mount, 1950s
This elegant Neoclassical style flush mount features a base made of brass and metal and a white...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Mid 20th Century Pair of Silver Over Bronze Federal Style Two-Arm Sconce
Located in LYON, FR
Neo-Clasical two arm sconces made of silvered bronze. Fluted urn style center with narrow arms coming to twin cups, circa 1950's. Untouched original condition. Some light tarnish mar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp
France, 20th century
An exquisite Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp, origi...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces. Each sconce has an impressive and richly chased patinated Bronze winged...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Baguès Style Crystal & Silvered Gilt Iron Four-Light Chandeliers
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a fabulous and unusual pagoda form chandelier that has a beautiful crown with draped crystals and beading. Early 20th century Baquès style crystal & silvered metal four-light...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Large Pair of French Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of French neoclassical style five arm giltwood sconces - wall lights. These large impressive sconces are currently wired and the height is to the top of the candles.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Lenox Porcelain Lamps in Taupe and White by Dav Art, NY, Pair
By Dav Art NY
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of Lenox attributed Neoclassical style urn form porcelain lamps by Dav Art, NY.
Charming, petite lamps in a soothing modernist color scheme of taupe and creamy white set upon s...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Chandelier with Ormolu and Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century pendant chandelier was made in the Neoclassical style, which originated in Europe in the early 18th Century. The Neoclassical style was characterized by its s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
1900s Set of Two Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Table Lamps
By Capodimonte
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of Capodimonte ceramic table lamps made in Napoli in the early 20th Century, they look like as neoclassical candleholders, are decorated in pure gold. they don't have lampshades.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Eagle Table Table Lamp
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 25in W: 13 1/4in D: 10 3/4in
This vintage Neoclassical style carved alabaster eagle lamp is truly unique and crafted of the highe...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair Of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Three-Light Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine and Unusual Pair Of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Three-Light Wall Appliques.
This rare pair of wall lights each have a circular gilt-bronze shield back plate finely...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of italian brass and opaline wall lamps, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very charming pair of brass, crystal and opaline wall sconces made in Italy.
Good condition
Work with regular E14 light bulbs.
1960s - Italy
Dimension:
Height: 48cm/18.89"
Width...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French 1950’s gilt metal and glass chandelier
Located in London, GB
A very elegant glass and gilt metal French chandelier in the style of Maison Jansen. Glass drops and gilt metal.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Bronze Sconces by J. Sommer, Made in Sweden in 1960s
By J. Sommer
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Neoclassical style sconces done in solid bronze and designed by J. Sommer. Each sconce features 2 light spots, with floral details. Manufactur...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Fluted Wood Column Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style Fluted Wood Doric Column Floor Lamp, apparently unmarked, lacking one slat. Provenance: From an Upper East Side collection.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bronze Two-Arm Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning pair of early 20th century Neoclassical bronze two-arm sconces showcasing a Greek goddess centerpiece.
From the Savoy-Plaza Hotel, 1927-1965, NYC.
Priced per piece.
Avai...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pink Bohemian Glass Cameo Table Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Pink portrait table lamp. Portrait of a young woman on a cased glass and enamel urn with metal base. The portrait was made with very fine detail with a detailed gold border. Bohem...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
A Pair Of French Louis XVI Style White Porcelain Lamps with Hand-painted Bell Fl
Located in San Francisco, CA
each lidded double-handled urn adorned with cascading hand-painted bell flower garlands all raised on brass bases
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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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