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
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of four sconces by the renown firm of E. F. Caldwell are pictured in the Caldwell archives at the Smithsonian. They were originally made for "Shadow Lawn" (Henry Edward Creg...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces, 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of Four American Classical Brass and Halophane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These wonderful set of four sconces feature a reverse domed ribbed halothane glass shade with a polished brass arm with classical detailing. They have been newly rewired and are in e...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1920s Silver Plated Sconces With Convex Mirrored
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Silver plated sconces with cracked mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
1900 Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell neoclassical gilt bronze sconces, newly rewired (UL)
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$7,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Lire Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell Lire sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of American Cast Brass Neoclassical Style 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1925
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each sconce nicely cast and having torchere style bodies complete with flame shaped finials atop circular backplates, the backplates issuing curved arms with large bobeches, retainin...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
19thc Large French Neoclassical Bronze & Porcelain Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Large French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Wall Sconce. Painted porcelain insert. Bronze lattice work, fruit basket detail.
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Niermann Weeks Italian Style Neapolitan Wall sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite pair of Niermann Weeks Italian style Neapolitan sconces. Each sconce features a leaf crown-designed top and embellished with beaded swags and two tiers of crystal prisms...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Copper
$3,400 Sale Price / set
24% Off
1920’s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces silver plated finish
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair Gilt Bronze Federal Style Neo-Classical Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of gilt bronze sconces feature Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags and tassels. They are in excellent condition, retaining their original gilding, an...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900s Large Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell large sconces with 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Ormolu Caldwell 3 Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical silvered bronze set of 3 sconces in the manner of Caldwell set on black velvet Backplate with silvered bronze ormolu mounts.
Rewired and rea...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Set of 4 FOUR 19thc. French Neoclassical style Bronze Ribbon Swag Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Matched Set of 4 French Neoclassical style Bronze Wall Sconces Mid 19th. c. Bronze draped ribbon swag form with great detail with tassel detail. Original unelectrified state. Can eas...
Category
1860s Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$1,784 Sale Price
20% Off
1920’s Caldwell silver plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces By E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of signed sconces are by the renown firm of Edward F. Caldwell. The twin arms featuring Classical motifs issue from arrow form backplates. These sconces have been ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Sconces by Maison Delisle
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of extreme high quality neoclassical bronze sconces by les Frères Delisle ( Maison Delisle)
US rewired and in working condition.
Signed LFD ( l...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver plated bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with two arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality pair of Caldwell bronze sconces feature hand painted floral motifs, and gilt rosettes.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,200 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical bronze armature support stylized flame shells, each holding one 40-60 watt bulb.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Arrow Sconces 2 Lights, Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style arrow sconces, wall lights in bronze with black & gold clip on Paper Shades.
US Rewired and in working condition, each Sconce takes 2 light bulbs wi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Fine Pair of Silvered Bronze & Wedgwood Neoclassical Two-Arm Wall Sconces E. F
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of silvered bronze lamp; Wedgwood
Neoclassical two-arm wall sconces
By E. F. Caldwell Co.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Superb Pair of Maison Baguès Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 2 lights sconces figuring a Numbien Warrior.
2 light, 25 watts bulb max.
US rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Head: 5" H,3" W
Optional back pla...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$3,950 / set
French Maison Bagues Style Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical sconces.
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical arrow sconces. These stunning French Empire s...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze and Mirror Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large 1900's neoclassic style gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with beveled mirror backplate, 3 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic '19th-20th Century' Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th-20th century) beige and peach painted & carved wood barometer-shaped wall sconces with 3 patinated brass arms a...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Putto Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th century neoclassical style figural gilt-bronze five-light wall sconces. Each wall light depicting a putto with his torso leaning forward ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$18,450 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair, Arlus Style Neoclassical Hand Nickel & Round Opaline Glass Sconces France
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical polished Nickel wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe.
Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts.
U...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Gilt Bronze and Crystals Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sunburst sconces with crystals. Available in silver plate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$4,800 / set
Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XVI/Neoclassical Style Oak & Bow Detail
Located in Bastogne, BE
A magnificent pair of antique French bronze wall sconces, exuding timeless elegance and grandeur.
These substantial sconces are crafted in either the Louis XVI or Neoclassical style...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Silver Plate Sconces With Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with edged mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair of Decorative Bronze Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a set of beautiful decorative bronze sconces, most likely originates from Europe in the 19th century.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,500 / set
Pair of Midcentury Brass and Crystal Neoclassical Girandoles or Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of midcentury brass and crystal neoclassical girandoles or sconces features timeless styling, and intricate detail with solid brass quality enhanced by faceted crystals that pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of 18th/19th Century Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of exquisite Neoclassical carved giltwood sconces, each having draped female figure with wings holding torch in each arm and one on her head, serving as the three candlearms, e...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassical Style Gilded Metal Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of French Neoclassical style sconces. The two-arm metal sconces are finely gild decorated and painted in a tortoise shell color tone adding a fashionable and stylish ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Wall Sconces Polished Brass & Glass Jules Leleu Style - Pair 4 available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
French Neoclassical Polished Brass and Faceted Glass pair of Sconces, Wall lights in Jules Leleu style.
Priced by pair. We have 4 Pair available.
Pair with three arms available Stock...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt-bronze sconces in the Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, with rams' heads at the base of the arms, a central lion mask, anthemion leaf finial and bell flowers desce...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,950 / set
Wonderful Pair E.F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Neoclassical 2-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of stamped E.F. Caldwell silvered bronze neoclassical 2-light sconces
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops.
Seven scrolled finely chiseled arms on two levels.
Available three pairs.
Provenance from a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Nickel and Brass Sconces with Neoclassical Scenes by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AIS2756
A pair of antique double-light sconces in their original two tone aged nickel and brass finish. The central image of the backplate is a tempietto framing a classically robed ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Decorative Painted Scroll Arm Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Decoratively faux painted metal sconces in a fresh, warm tone; two scroll arms and shield backplate with rope and leaf details and wide, foliate bobeches, and wax covered candle cove...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$300 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Pair of French Neoclassical 3-Arm Wall Sconces in Patinated and 24k Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Elegant and refined pair of French neoclassical wall sconces featuring three arms each, crafted from patinated bronze with 24-karat gilt bronze accents.
These exquisite wall lights ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 18th Century Set of Four Italian Baroque Silvered Giltwood and Tole Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A Set of four late 18th century Italian Baroque sconces, circa 1790, with silvered giltwood cartouche bases and three patinated brass and tole candle arms. The Baroque tole arms where made to left off the sconces to be carried to other rooms. The sconces have recently been cleaned and rewired with new porcelain sockets. The Italian silver gilt has some gold gilt tones through out the finish.
Additionally, there are four matching sconces...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Tôle, Silver Leaf
Pair of French Arbus Style Brass Sconces , 3 Pairs Available,
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces, 2 patinas,
1 light, 25 watts max bulb.
U S rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Back plate 3" diameter.Have a look on our the larges...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Pair French Empire Patinated Dore Bronze Swan Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair French empire patinated dore bronze swan neoclassical sconces.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces France, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles neoclassical pineapple bronze wall sconces. 2 pairs available
Wired for the US and each sconce uses 2 light bulbs max. 40 watts.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
André Arbus French Bronze Neoclassical Hand Wall Lights/Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres, topped with their ORIGINAL frosted glass diffusers.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical 3-Branch Gilt Bronze Sconces, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style Three-Branch Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, with goat head masque and urns aflame finials. 22" H x 14.5" W x 8.75" D. Provenance: Property from the residence of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$1,450 / set
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 in...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$28,950 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Pair of Florentine Italian Sconces Carved Giltwood Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Florentine five-light elaborate sconces. Original Handcrafted in wood and covered in Gold Leaf finish.
In working condition, European Wiring and each take 5 E14 candelabra li...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Polychrome Enameled Bronze and Porcelain Flower Lyre Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These neoclassical lyre back sconces are in the Louis XVI style, and feature hand painted porcelain flowers. They are made of enameled bronze with gilt highlights, and are hung with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Wonderful French Petite Bronze Single Light Torchiere Filigree Oval Back Sconce
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French style, antique patina bronze single candelabra light torchiere form with filigree and oval back plate neoclassical single sconce. UL certified wired and ready to i...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces Having Classical Masks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces having classical masks. 19th C.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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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