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Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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
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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pillaret Drop Sconce by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a hexagonal patinated bronze backplat...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Eight French 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Two Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality complete set of eight French 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu two arm sconces, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Each sconce is centered by an elega...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive large scale pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by charming finely detailed oak leaves and acorns below the ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Set of Six French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Three-Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning high quality complete set of six French 19th century Neo-Classical st. three arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce in centered by a striking pierced palmette backplate from wher...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu sconces. Each five arm sconce is centered by an exceptional foliate backplate from where the elegant ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French neoclassical style four-light brass sconces with copper patina. Central ionic column with three arms all resting on ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch. Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam. 4" diameter back plate. 75W/bul...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces Brass Hand Holding Torch
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel neoclassical hand sconces, wall lights holding a torch. Made in France in the 1960. US rewired and in working condition 40 watts max bulb. Priced by pair B...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe. 3 pair available. Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts. US wired and in working condition. Back ...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Workstead Helios ADA Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
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...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel, Bronze, Brass

Workstead Orbit Sconce in Hewn Brass
Located in Hudson, NY
The Orbit sconce is a modern interpretation of an early American candle form with a reflective spun brass disc rotating 320 degrees, the sconce can act ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel, Bronze, Brass

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.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver, Vermeil

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 )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair French Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal & Glass 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of previously gilded 2-light wall sconces with leaves of cut metal in tapering columns with glass bobeches and glass rosettes at the bases
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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 )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Alabaster Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Wall Sconces by Mariner, S.A., Spain, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Alabaster Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Wall Sconces by Mariner, S.A., Spain, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of alabaster and gilt bronze wall sconces made in Spain by Mariner, S.A. This...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, 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...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Maison Tisserand Art & Styles Paris Pair of adjustable Bronze Sconces
By Tisserant
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Bronze retractable Sconces made by the famous Maison Tisserand ( signed in the back ) US rewired and in working condition, dimmer on each socket. 100 watts bulb max or LED . ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Jacques Adnet Style French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Brass sconces in the Style of Jacques Adnet . US rewired and in working condition. 2 lights, 60 watts max bulb.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vintage Bronze Neo-Classical Sconces, Set Of 2 Belgium, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Belgian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bronze twin arm sconces from 1970s. This pair of vintage bronze sconces has a beautiful oval bronze base that has delicate acanthus l...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, 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...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal, Metal

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...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

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...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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 .
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
Located in Hudson, NY
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen. Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm. Customizable...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver, Bronze

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...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Albano Poli Pair of Mazzega Murano Deco Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano glass Art Deco style sconces in rare bicolor peach and frost glass by Albano Poli for Mazzega Murano. Italy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf

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.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Thew Brushed Brass Wall Light with Ochre Glass Shade by Artig
Located in New York City, NY
This brass wall lamp is part of the Thew family - strong, sturdy, modern yet classically trained in the ethos of early 20th-century design. Made of hand-brushed brass with an ochre glass shade that gives off a warm translucent glow. Thew can live perfectly in your built-ins, hallway, or over your bedside table. -Brass E26 socket. 4.5W dimmable LED bulb included. -Choose wiring: hardwire or plugin -Choose cord color: off white, dark green, brown or custom color -Choose wire side: Left-side (facing), Right-side (facing) All Artig Lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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.
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Large Solid Brass Architectural Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Pair of vintage wall lantern, beveled glass ,made of solid brass beautiful patina, three 40/watt lights each lantern, suitable for wet location, Decorative pair.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 2 lights sconces
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair Neoclassical Urn Three-Arm Regency Caldwell Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of neoclassical urn top three-arm sconces with fine etched detail to bobeches, newly rewired. In the manner of Caldwell Mea...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gesso

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
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Ralph Lauren 'Sargent' swing arm wall lamps, c., 2-light wall articulated wall sconce, in "Butler's silver" finish, marked "Ralph Lauren" on wal...
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1990s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Neoclassical wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Workstead, Maison Lancel, and Maison Baguès. 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $279 and tops out at $80,522 while the average work can sell for $3,650.

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