Skip to main content

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.

5
1,909
139
28
to
219
1,550
474
2,076
1,955
1,974
55,069
21,091
8,988
7,045
3,712
2,809
1,522
1,508
933
820
764
673
627
499
393
229
120
55
484
1,370
167
511
516
144
74
77
161
65
115
126
85
55
15
14
Height
to
Width
to
1,201
1,030
158
245
132
179
126
151
125
133
123
131
1,702
894
497
491
410
1,330
735
544
526
310
191
78
18
18
17
Style: Neoclassical
Pair of candlesticks or candle holders. Bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks. Bronze. France, 18th century. Pair of candlesticks made of bronze that have a polygonal base, stepped upwards and towards the center and enhanced with smooth m...
Category

18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Other

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

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier Roman Female Figures
Located in Milan, IT
A 20th century Italian seventeen-light crystal chandelier richly decorated with waterfall crystal festoons and pendants, realized with a Neoclassical style ormolu frame decorated by casted Roman Matron figures seated on dormeuse with palmetta shaped fan. Featured with ten curved arms ending with Edison 14 candles, additional seven E14 light bulbs inside the crystal basket. It is an Italian creation dating back the circa 1960s, with a superlative quality and gilding that may bring an Italian accent to your luxury interior. Listed measure do not include any chain, only chandelier structure and upper cup. Of Italian origin, it comes from a Milanese private estate and dates back to 1960s circa. The chandelier is in good condition, with new working wiring for Italian European standards, suitable for 17 Edison 14 light bulbs. Two separate wirings working for internal and external lights...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

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

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

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 1920-3...
Category

1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Maison Tisserand Art & Styles Paris Pair of adjustable Bronze Sconces
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 Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location . Ready to use, brass canopies included.
Category

20th Century American 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 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

Pair Of Painted and Gilt Borghese Table Lamps
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 botto...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Plaster

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

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

Large French 1960s Chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French 1960s chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris. Referenced model: Modèle "aux joncs." From a Parisian apartment. Rewired with matching wax candle covers. Adjustable chain an...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel

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 bron...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

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

French Empire Patinated Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire patinated bronze neoclassic style chandelier featuring winged figures holding six lights. Great old patina. See measurements below.
Category

1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pair of Italian Gold Leaf Wooden Candlestick Table Lamps with Fortuny Lampshades
Located in Venezia, IT
This is an amazing pair of Italian carved wooden candlestick with handle table lamps, mid-20th century, finished with original gold leaf gilding. Newly wired and in perfect working condition. The fancy square lampshades are new handmade using Fortuny fabric, Campanelle pattern, in blue and silvery gold color, finished with golden trim. (Custom orders are welcome: feel free to convo with me to customize your lampshade) Measurements: Candlestick lamp base: H 9" (23 cm) x W 6.3" (16 cm) x 5.3" Deep (13.5 cm) Fortuny lampshade...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 lampshade is new, handcrafted using Fortuny fabric Persepolis pattern in green and silver color, finished with green and ivory trim. Measurements: Turned wood lamp base: H from bottom to the lamp socket 7.5" (19 cm) x W 3.4" (8.5 cm) x 3.4" Deep (8.5 cm) Fortuny lampshade...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Harewood

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

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

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

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 decorated back plate. Each 'C' scrolled arm is decorated with berried acanthus leaves and a beaded bands below each candle cup. Standing atop the front arm is a winged cherub dressed...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

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 manufacture as each piece mouth-blown in the production process. The white color and textures of the glas is especially beautiful and is combined with clear drops...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Italian Neoclassical, Column Motif Table Lamps, Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Neoclassical, Corinthian Column Form Table Lamps, Marble, Italy, 1950s A pair of heavy, solid marble, Corinthian Column form table lamps. One has a small and insignificant c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp
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

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.

Recently Viewed

View All