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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
1920 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

1920s Caldwell Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver Plate, Bronze

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

1930 Brown Patinated Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Caldwell 1920's bronze sconces with twisted arms
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920 Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze one light sconces with sunburst design backplate
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1900 Large Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1900 pair of large mirror backplate and bronze arms Caldwell sconces with etched design. Newly rewired UL
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Gilt Ditales
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated double light sconces with gilt details
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

French Wall Sconces Polished Brass & Glass Jules Leleu Style - Pair 4 available
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...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1900's Caldwell Etched Mirror 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with two silver plated arms for lights. Available 2 pairs
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Huges French Torchères, 4 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of 8 French torchères, 4 pairs, iron and glass flame. Perfect for an impressive decor. Sold by pair From a French Chateau in Lorraine. 1 light, 60 watt max bulb.  
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron

1900 Neoclassical Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell Neoclassic style sconces with medallion atop, two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Handsome Pair of Solid Brass Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant neoclassical style solid brass pair of 3 arm candle sconces. Wired and ready. (Caroline)
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of 3 1940's French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Fish/ Dolphon Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Mathed SET of 3. French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Dolphin/ Fish/ Sea Creature / Koi Wall Sconces with Original Opaline Glass Shades. I found these in the Montmarte section of Pa...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Empire Patina Gilt Bronze Filigree Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Neoclassical Empire Patinated & Gilt Bronze Filigree Center Two Arm Sconces Completely Rewired With New Candelabra Sock...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair 1920's Silver Plated and Beveled Cobalt Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light silver plated sconces with cobalt mirrored backplate
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1900s Large Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell large sconces with 2 lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid-century bronze wall lamps with frosted glass. The lamps emit a soft light. Tested and ready for use with a regular e14 lamp. 1960...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces 1 Light
Located in New York, NY
pair of Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces, 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair, Arlus Style Neoclassical Hand Nickel & Round Opaline Glass Sconces France
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...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

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

Pair of Italian Cold Painted Tin & Iron Figurative Monkey Wall Sconces, 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian cold painted tin and iron figurative dancing monkey wall sconces with flanking decorative palm trees, two scrolled foliage candle a...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron, Tin

Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These pure white sconces sit upon torch like bases, illuminating the room in the fusion of classical and romantic forms, typical of the neoclassical period. Alabaster lighting was the first used electrical lighting in Europe, prized for its ability to softly diffuse light. As mentioned above, the Neo-Renaissance style was in reality an eclectic blending of past styles, which the architect selected on the whims of his patrons. In the true Renaissance era there was a division of labour between the architect, who designed the exterior highly visible shell, and others—the artisans—who decorated and arranged the interior. The original Italian mannerist house was a place for relaxation and entertaining, convenience and comfort of the interior being a priority; in the later Baroque designs, comfort and interior design were secondary to outward appearance. This was followed by the Neoclassical period, which gave importance to the proportions and dignity of interiors, but still lost the comfort and internal convenience of the mannerist period. It was during the Neo-Renaissance period of the 19th century that the mannerist comforts were re-discovered and taken a step further. Not only did the improved building techniques of the 1850s allow the glazing of formerly open loggias and arches with the newly invented sheets of plate glass, providing the first "picture windows", but also the blending of architectural styles allowed interiors and exteriors to be treated differently. It was at this time that the concept of "furnishing styles" manifested itself, allowing distinctions to be made between interior rooms...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster

André Arbus Bronze & Black Hand Two-Arm Sconce Wall Light Neoclassical, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of André Arbus French bronze neoclassical black hand sconce with two arms, wall light with black & gold paper shades. Priced by pair. US rewiring and each takes 2...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

1920s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell simple silver plated sconces with two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver Plate

1920’s Caldwell Lire Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell Lire sconces with two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920's English Silver Plated Cherub Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's English silver plated bronze cherub shape sconces
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920’s Caldwell silver plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver Plate, Bronze

1920's Caldwell Mirrored Backplate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Of Gilt Bronze And Crystal Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
By Delisle Freres
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine pair of French gilt bronze and crystal Neoclassical style wall sconces with Louis XVI influence. Crystal and bronze draped garland between three arms.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

1930's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces with Two 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

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.
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair Antique Neoclassical Three-Light gilt wood Wall Lights / Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique three-light sconces in the neoclassical style crated from wood and tole metal with gold finish, of urn form with stylized ram handles, floral swags, feathers and foli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French dolphins sconces. 80w each. US wired and in working condition.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Plaster Hand & Torch Sconces by Sirmos Style of Jean-Michel Frank 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Plaster Hand & Torch Sconces by Sirmos Style of Jean-Michel Frank 1970s Pair or set of rare faux painted plaster hand and torch sconces, ...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

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

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Bronze

Pair Of Giltwood Two-Light Mirror Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of Italian giltwood wall sconces, each with a shield shaped mirror and two arms with singular candle caps. The two arms of light reflect in the mirrors for an opulent l...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mirror, Giltwood

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

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Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative foliage crosshatched beaded urns, flanking graduated bell flowers, central etched urn...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf

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

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

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Empire (1st Quarter 19th Century) gilt wood 3 light wall sconces with centered classical winged female figure with sc...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This pair of very large wall sconces was made in Italy in the mid-20th century in the neoclassical style, using carved wood with a gilt finish. The design is based on 18th-century mo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Late 18th Century Set of Four Italian Baroque Silvered Giltwood Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four late 18th century Italian Baroque sconces, circa 1790, with silvered giltwood cartouche bases and two patinated brass and tole ca...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Tôle, Silver Leaf

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

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Crystal, Metal, Copper

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 Maria Theresa Style Crystal 7-Light Wall Sconces, Italy Circa 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Maria Theresa Style Crystal 7-Light Wall Sconces, Italy, Circa 1950s An impressive pair of Italian Maria Theresa-style crystal wall sconces, circa 1950s, notable for t...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Brass, Nickel

The Neo-Classical Wall Lights
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional pair of grand scale Neo-Classical design carved and water gilded wall lights. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available. Please note we are currently ...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mahogany, Giltwood

Beautiful Neoclassical Set Six French Bronze Crystal Caldwell Starburst Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical French bronze and crystal set of Six sconces in the manner of Caldwell with two arms that are adjustable and a center starburst with crystal spears. Rewired...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed P.E. Guerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Diminutive Napoleonic Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces with Swan Motif, Attributed to P.E. Guerin, Rewired a rare opportunity to acquire highly decorative, classically inspir...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French 4-Light Lyre Brass Sconces with Amber Crystals, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century French 4-light lyre brass scones with amber and clear crystals.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Three Pairs of Signed E. F. Caldwell Carved Giltwood and Iron Swan Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This rare set of six signed sconces (sold by the pair), are hand carved and feature Classical motifs including bellflowers, acanthus leaves, and pinecone finials. Each sconce consists of a carved giltwood swan...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

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.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Scallop Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the Louis XV style with scallop shell form and two candelabra-size sockets. Ready for use.
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Early 20th Century Unknown 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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