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
Table Lamp with Black Wood Column and Bronze in Neclassical Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant table lamp is an Italian contemporary production.
The column in wood has a wenghe finish, the lampshade is in black fabric.
On the top and on the foot there are bronze ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1910 bronze large milk glass neoclassical pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
a classic well made light fixture in solid bronze details with old brass finish . rewired and tested , ready for install.
complete with large original milk glass globe.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Pair of Vintage French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet, console or bedside tables with this elegant pair of antique cassolettes converted into table lamps. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the urns are made of carved vari...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Spectacular Pair of Sheffield Fluted Columnar Banquet Lamps
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of large silver plated candlestick or banquet lamps in the Neoclassical style with Corinthian columns, probably Sheffield, with scrollwork capitals, converted to ...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Sheffield Plate
1970s French Glass Fruit Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Rare Table Lamp with Glass Fruit Bowl, with one foot in gold metal and black lacquer, topped with a cup filled with 3 Crystal fruit by La Maison Le Dauphin France 1970’s .
In additi...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Ormolu Corinthian Column Sinumbra Base Table Lamps, France, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite pair of neoclassical Corinthian column form table lamps converted to electricity in the early 20th century from circa 1825 French Sinumbra oil lamp bases, the lost-wax-c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, & Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, and Handles. The lamps are fashioned in the neoclassical style and feature a brightly-contrasted ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Beveled Clear Glass Hexagonal Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and beveled clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1920s.
This adorable three-light antique pendant lantern features...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
An exquisite Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, made by Maitland Smith. The chandelier has...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Lamp. Bronze. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamp. Bronze. XIX century. Lamp with circular glass
decorated with a series of classicist decoration moldings
at the bottom and an oval shape from which a
ring hangs, and another mol...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
A set of two-armed wall lamps 10 pieces
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
A large collection of neoclassical wall lamps. Two-arm design for classic candle bulbs with an E14 socket up to 40W - normal, halogen and LED bul...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Ebonised Lamps Neoclassical Carved Column Baroque Table lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Tall French black Ebonised Neoclassical Lamps with Cream Baroque shades.
Style, Vintage, Neoclassical, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic, France, Louis XVI
Design: Traditiona...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Pair of Neoclassical Cherub Sconces in Antique Brass w/ Smoked Amber Shades
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Pair of Neoclassical Cherub Sconces in antique Brass W/Smoke Amber Shades originates from the Czech Republic during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featuring a lo...
Category
20th Century Czech Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
An Italian Stilnovo hanging light, 1950s, mounted with two curved glass panels,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A classical pair of 19th Century ormolu wall lights, the scroll twin branches with tapering pilaster bodies. Circa 1840. In good condit...
Category
1830s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and Antique Brass
Located in New York, NY
This regal and ornate Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and antique brass originates from France during the latter half of...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Crystal & Bronze Chanderlier for candles & gas
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandelier, originally for gas and candles. Exquisite Quality. England, circa 1860. 12 lights.
Dimensions: Height 48" Diameter 42"
CW5363
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a mahogany round shelf. Thisis a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical 2 light Gilt Bronze Sconce Wall Candelabra 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Stylish and fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconce in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Continental Europe.
S...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
A fine French Empire Chandelier, circa 1820
Located in New Haven, CT
An elegant 12 arm French pendant from the 1st Empire Period. The lead crystal prisms are all original and have a subtle grey/purple hue. The chandelier resembles a four tier fountain...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Brass and Marble Corinthian Column Lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of classical style Table lamps consisting of fluted brass columns with Corinthian capitals and white marble plinth. perfect for that library or living room.
Made by Westwood Ind...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Two Classical Four Light Brass Lanterns, Cylindrical
Located in Stamford, CT
Two classical American four light cylindrical brass lanterns with curved glass panels. Hardwired with original canopies included.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neo-Classical Figural Lamps
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large pair of neo-classical lamps, with composition hopper style figures of Diane de Gabies, raised on scagliola bases. With adjustable brass light...
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Scagliola
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
Neoclassical Carved Marble Table Lamp Grand Tour
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, Neoclassical carved marble lamp, . This is a very impressive tale lamp, depicting Hercules & the Nemean Lion.
The earlier 18th century, caved body, decorated with th...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Six-Arm Scroll Form Chandelier C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Chandelier with Six Scroll Form Arms and Faceted Font...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of antique French bronze table lamps
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite pair of table lamps, originally candelabra from the late 1700s, carries the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship into the modern era. Now fully converted and wire...
Category
1790s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat.
1 light. France, circa 1910. (3 available)
Dimensions: Hgith 8 1/2" Diameter 9 1/2"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 37 1/2" Diameter 14"
CW5325
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Ceramic gilted
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical 19th Century Pine Urn Form Finial Made into Table Lamp, US-Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Neoclassical carved pine urn form finial with swag motif, made into a table lamp wired for the USA. This exquisite table lamp artfully repurposes a 19th-century Neocla...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Bronze Patinated Iron Floor Lamp by Pierre Vandel, circa 1970 -1X50
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this magnificent floor lamp, crafted circa 1970 and attributed to the renowned designer Pierre Vandel. With its sophisticated desi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
A Very Fine English Crystal Gasolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gasolier Chandelier, now electrified. Four original etched crystal shades. England circa 1800.
Dimensions: Height 41" Diameter 35" including shades.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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
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
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
Maison Bagues “Palm Tree” Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues Bronze Floor Lamp, Palm tree form.
US rewired
1 socket, 100 watt max bulb.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
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
Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with rock crystal drops, rock crystals and crystal spears surrounding a multifaceted crystal plate....
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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
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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