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
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
2 Antique French Neoclassical Brass 5 Arm Torchiere Wall Sconces Rose Shades 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional pair of French Neoclassical / Louis XVI wall sconces. Made of bronze featuring Neoclassical styling with torchiere column topped with ribbon and bow design and frosted g...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Néo-Grec Parcel-Gilt Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Néo-Grec Parcel-Gilt Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps, Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, from the Model by Henry Cahieux.
Each vase is finely cast with herm-headed handles flanking a slender elongated neck above a tapering body relief-cast with classical figures and anthemion, raised on a square Belgian black marble bases.
Cast signatures 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR.' and 'HENRY CAHIEUX'.
This model of vase was exhibited by Barbedienne at the 1855 Paris 'Exposition Universelle' to great acclaim. They were illustrated in the Exhibition Catalogue alongside a classical revival tripod. The pair of vases together with another were described as follows: The two vases (...) selected from many exquisite and beautiful decorative works in bronze from the atelier of Messrs. Barbedienne & Cie, of Paris; they are formed, and ornamented, on the best models of the ancient Greek.
The tall slender shape of the vases with their elongated necks and a flaring mouth, in the form of anamphora with two handles, is derived from ancient Greek Loutrophoroi, which were ceremonial vases...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neo-Classical Ostrich Egg Table Lamp in Brass and Bronze
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant brass lamp composed of an ostrich egg topped with a bronze collar
some shades of white on the egg.
For sale without lampshade
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1970's E. F. Chapman Brass and Black Tole Bouillotte Style Floor Lamp/Candelabra
Located in Morristown, NJ
E.F Chapman, late 20th c., a nice quality, parcel black patinated brass floor lamp, unmarked, A bouillotte style floor lamp with a black tole shade, faux ivory accents, two candle ho...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Stiffel Brass Columnar Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Lomita, CA
This is an extraordinary pair of Stiffel lamps in size, design and presence. The pair are vintage Stiffel brass columnar lamps from the mid to late 20th Century. They are a decoratin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Large Regency Bronze Frosted Glass Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Regency Bronze With Etched Frosted Glass / Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Having 3 Candelabra Lights On The Interior
Rewired For USA And Comes Ready To Install
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous signed twelve light gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Edward F. Caldwell and Company is of the finest quality. It features beautifully chased Neo-classical motifs ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 2 lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1910's Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier with 8 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910's Caldwell silver plated bronze chandelier with 8 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Neo Classical Style French Zinc Footed Urn Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The white enamel wash, the scene reminiscent of a classical Greek or Roman setting, and the urn form make this French Zinc lamp unique and irresistible. The antique Neoclassical styl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Zinc
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and elegant Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. This beautiful eight arm square chandelier has a highly detailed pierced Ormolu central...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Hand Hammered Silver Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These solid silver lamps were hand hammered/carved creating an extremely detailed stand. Within the carvings you can see a depiction where there is a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver
1900’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate. From Waldorf Hotel in NYC. Available in bronze and silver plated
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell large silver plated 12 lights chandelier with a lot of engraved details
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Large Green Lantern, replica from Pavlovsk Palace’s main room
By C. Rossi 1
Located in Paris, FR
This very large gorgeous lantern (or chandelier too) is Inspired by the great Lantern in the Throne Room in Pavlovsk Palace.
Rich Fire gilt and agate polishied bronze.
Crystal a...
Category
1790s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Yellow Painted French Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow painted French tole lantern. 19th century lantern with glass-paneled sides. Suitable for a table top or can be wall-mounted with the addition of a bracket. Lantern is not elec...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron, Tin
Venus I Floorlamp
Located in London, GB
A monumental floor up-lighter lamp modelled after the harmonious curves of the female form. Sold individually. Available in UK, EU, and US compliant formats. In picture 3, Venus II i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
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
Antique French Onyx and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French onyx and brass floor lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of super quality, the stand is articulated with solid onyx and ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp with 3 Arms in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass. It has 3 arms and is adjustable. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A 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
Workstead Helios ADA Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
French Neoclassical Hanging Lantern
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
French Neoclassical six light lantern in brass with pinecone details on the bottom. Available in different finishes.
Category
2010s Mexican Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze engraved sconces with 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved Italian alabaster marble handled urn table lamp, early 20th century. Classic urn form features decorative bronze fittings, sculptural curved side handles, and a fluted column plinth...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Alabaster, Bronze
Tube Sconce / Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
TUBE SCONCE SMALL is both intimately scaled and luminously impactful. With a bold yet compact beam of light this fixture is well suited to small and large spaces alike. ADA compliant. UL Listed. Damp...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C.
Add to your interior with this captivating Pair of Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Barovier & Toso Pair of Pulegoso Glass Leaf Sconces 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Murano pulegoso glass sconces with gold leaf inclusions and patinated brass body by Barovier & Toso. Italy, 1950's.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage porcelain table lamps, made in England, and dating from around the 1960’s.
They are of amazing quality, with great proportions and a gorgeous colour tone ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Gilt Composition Floor Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Composition Floor Lamps, late 20th century.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wooden Capitals Mounted as Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally Composite order column capitals, these French architecturals have been repurposed into a pair of desk or table lamps. Wonderfully hand-carved during late 1700s, the wooden capitals feature Neoclassical elements of the Composite order: volutes with egg-and-dart (of the Ionic order) above acanthus leaf caulicoles (Corinthian order...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of 20th Century Italian Brass Three Tier Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
Incredibly stylish pair of matching super quality Italian mid-century 3-tier chandeliers.
With crystal prism drops hung from graduated brass circular rings ending with a circular mi...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Signed E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This truly amazing Gilded Age Chandelier of "tent and bag" form features strands of faceted crystal beads of graduated size. The gilt bronze fra...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
19th century Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Sconces Single Light
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassic design one light sconces with comedy's faces. Unusual and impressive design
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Extra Large Urn-Shaped Table Lamps done in Bronze, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of extra large urn-shaped table lamps done in solid bronze, making them very heavy. They feature beautiful shape a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Marble Table Lamp France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Marble table lamp. White Color.
US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BUYERS
Shade is not Furnished
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair of floor lamps by John Keal
By John Keal
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of floor lamps in walnut and brass. John Keal / Modeline
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wrought iron floor lamp, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Single gilt wrought iron and crystal floor lamp, France 1940s.
The floor lamp is made of gilt wrought iron with gilt acanthus leaves ornements and some silver ones.
The Mid century f...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
1930's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces with 2 Lights - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are beautiful! This is a pair of French neoclassical style white porcelain lamps with gilt and gilt bronze accents. The wiring is new, and I believe they are signed up inside t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Cast Iron Columns, Mounted as Exterior Street Lamps
By Powerlite Devices Ltd
Located in Montreal, QC
A pair of imposing antique cast iron columns mounted as street lamps. Each Doric pillar fluted and tapering from the square base to a slender...
Category
1890s Canadian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Workstead Tube Pendant Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The TUBE Pendant disperses a bold beam of light into space, hovering delicately above a counter, table, or hall. Matte blown-glass is playfully offset by...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A carved early 20th century Alabaster marble standard lamp. This grand standard or floor lamp has a striking stature and intricate design, carved in Neoclassical form, and made in th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone, Alabaster
1950/70′ Pair of Maison Baguès Daisy Sconces H 57 cm With Blue Glass Beads
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded iron wall lights decorated with crystal or glass decorated with flowers and leaves, two sconces, Maison Baguès
Circa 1970
Good condition
Width: 28 cm
Height: 57 cm
Dep...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Pair, French Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Bronze Swan Ormolu Baccarat ATTR Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to Baccarat, mid 20th century.
A pair of good quality French neoclassical table lamps with a finely diamond cut crystal body and mounted with bronze ormolu swan form hand...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Neoclassical Tripod Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Neoclassical floor lamp, three lights, brass parts and bronze "canon de fusil"
finish.
Custom made lampshade included, rewired.
By Maison Jansen 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Alabaster Column Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
These stunning and elegant lamps are made of high-quality alabaster, with a simple columnar design that is decorated with delicate reeded grooves capped with an ionic capital. The co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Single Glass Candlestick Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Transparent Glass Candlestick Lamp. Square base, and square stem. Custom lamp made from Early 20th Century glass
Material: Glass
Style: Traditional
Period made: Early 20th Century
D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Sirmos Table Lamp after Giacometti
By Sirmos, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chicago, IL
Sirmos Lamp after Giacometti
Vintage Sirmos table lamp in the form of a Doric column after a
design by Diego Giacometti for Jean-Michael Frank.
some...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Antique Venetian Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian Brass and Crystal Chandelier combines elegant styling with multi-faceted crystals of several shapes and sizes to create a visual feast for the eyes, even when it's n...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and gilded metal by Maison Baguès.
Imported from France to Argentina by Maison Jansen.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Vintage Chapman Hurricane Lantern Sconce
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large and beautiful Chapman Hurricane Sconce. It is not wired or rewired as it was made to hold the candle. Brass has nice patina. It can be polishe...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Cast Glass Bowl Light
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century Cast Glass Bowl Light. Original airbrush painted finish in a light amber and green. The Glass is from c. 1910, and the fixture has been ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu & Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Glass chandelier. The six arm nine light chandelier is centered by a striking and richly chased Ormo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Neoclassical Gilt Flower Wall Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage gilt wall lamp. Done in the neoclassical style with gold finishes over gesso. Large wall mount gilt flower. Currently wired with a plug, but it easily converted to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gesso
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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