Skip to main content

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.

to
57
483
81
555
10
9
Height
to
Width
to
118
459
16
113
9
59
7
26
7
12
7
12
12,664
3,766
1,806
1,406
1,015
610
453
282
204
193
165
127
103
102
94
88
25
12
115
428
19
228
118
24
36
56
88
13
24
32
25
10
3
5
526
351
111
90
67
318
227
222
196
90
574
565
571
158
5
4
4
4
Style: Neoclassical
Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Wreath Swag Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell manner neoclassical style bronze wreath swag two rewired candelabra arm sconces.
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Regency Neoclassical Pair Urn Form Bronze Empire E.F. Caldwell Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Regency neoclassical pair of urn form and gilt bronze Empire style E.F. Caldwell two light wall sconces. Rewired with new sockets and ready to enjoy.
Category

1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Gilt Urn Wall Sconces Italy, 21st century Dimensions: 20" H x 14" W x 6" D Pair of Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with mirrored cut glass backplate .Great condition and newly rewired (UL)
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pr. French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Style Parcel-Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Pair of French, 19th Century Empire-Neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze five-light wall lights (Sconces). The elongated dark patinated two-tone frames, ea...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Four Antique Gilt Bronze Fifteen-Light Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces are magnificent pieces, each holding fifteen lights. The sconces will look beautiful either mounted onto the wall in a line, or paired and pla...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Wonderful Pair Caldwell Two-Arm Brass Bronze Wreath Neoclassical Regency Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Handsome Pair Of Stamped E.F. Caldwell Two-Arm Brass / Bronze Wreath Urn Top Neoclassical, Regency Wall Sconces, Rewired With Up To 60 Watt Edison Bulb...
Category

1940s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Egyptian Revival Part Ormolu D'appliques Wall Lights, c 1830
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French neoclassical pair of ormolu bronze d'appliques wall lights in an Egyptian revival style. These have been part gilt to enhance the detailed figures, each w...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th C. Neoclassical Side corner Torch Floor Lamp Pompeian Mood Light LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Neoclassical Side corner Torch Floor Lamp Pompeian Mood Light LA CA . Very rare Italian Late 1800’s and mounted later, bronze Pompeian style torch floor lamp. Light up your ...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of italian brass and opaline wall lamps, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces Bronze Three Arm Light with Fairy Figures
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of neoclassical style bronze girandole wall sconces, the fine bronze frame with mirror back and three arms decorated with figurine woman.
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Early American Style , Shield back Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great design of American or possibly English Sconces . All quality work and finished in a dark patina finish . Two arms with candelabra sockets and 3" ht socket covers . This pair ...
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Neo Classic Faux Malachite Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique Italian wall sconces crafted in wood in a classic obelisk form with a faux malachite finish having three arms with gilt acanthus leaves and wood candle cups ...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of large Italian giltwood sconces in neoclassical style, with crossed flags, bows and arrows, animals and laurel leaves among other detail...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Maison Baguès Bronze and Enamel 'Feuillage' 3-Light Wall Sconces France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 3 lights wall sconces in great bronze quality and colorful enamel. Both came from the same house. Original foil label on the reverse, Baguès, Paris. Pe...
Category

1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1920's Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with reverse painted mirrored backplate
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair 1920's Bronze and Beveled Cobalt Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light bronze sconces with cobalt mirrored backplate
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical Sconces, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant wall sconces from Italy. This set consists of two neoclassical-style wall sconces. The design imitates classic wall candlesticks. Instead of candles, the sconces feature E14...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rock Crystal Sconces with 22K Gold Leaf
Located in Cypress, CA
Elegant pair of 22k gold plated hand forged wrought iron two light sconces, with carved rock crystal spike in the center. combined with 4 hand made bees was candle sleeves. Electr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Striking pair of neoclassical style hand-carved and polished rock crystal silver-leafed three-light sconces. 21st century. Each silver-leafed sconce is centered with a hand-carved ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron

Two Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These beautiful giltwood wall lights are designed in the style of decorative art produced in the Louis XVI period (1774-1793). This period saw the emergence of the neoclassical style...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 94cm, width 49cm, depth 33cm This pa...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
$24,185 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a richly chased ormolu acanthus leaf backplate f...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Wedgwood sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Wedgwood porcelain and crystal sconces. Each three arm sconce displays a bottom reserve with draped foliate garlands ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Louis the 15th style Gold Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of wall sconces is made of gold gilt bronze. This is a French work in the style of Louis the 15th. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1900's Caldwell Large Bronze 3 Lights Sconces with Crystal Leaves and Urn
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's large Caldwell sconces with 3 lights, glass leaves and crystal urn body on top
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Set of 6 French Neo-Classical Style Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of six antique French Neo-Classical ormolu three branch wall sconces, Circa 1880 in date. They feature ribbon tied and torch form back plates with laurel swa...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Sconce Wall Set 4 Four Ormolu Neoclassical Brass 2 Arm Branch Acanthus Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A set of four, Italian, ormolu, neoclassical, two arm/branch, electrified, acanthus leaf, wall sconces, -Fluid, naturalistic, classical form, in one continuous, scrolling piece -...
Category

1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with original gilding
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Gilt and Lacquered Friezes , also for Wall Light Sconces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4738 - An idea for these three gilt and lacquered friezes : for wall light sconces: on the wall, hanging above three parchment fans that hide the electrical connections. The parch...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Elegant Pair of Silver Plated Adam Style Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant pair of English silver plated two-arm Adam style sconces.
Category

1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Italian Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Sconces by Pauly & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian porcelain and gilt bronze sconces by Pauly & Co Italian, early 20th century Measures: Height 77cm, width 40cm, depth 13cm This fine pair of sconces is by the Venetian firm Pauly & Co. Each sconce features a gilt bronze frame, composed of a ribbon-tied crown, a central foliate wreath, a trailing acanthus leave lower section, and twin scrolled candleholder...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Giltwood and Painted Candle Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian poly-chrome and giltwood scones. Not electrified, but could be easily. Back plate is slightly curved.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1900's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Scrolled Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
Category

1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian Giltwood Sconce - circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Foliate capped branches with turned nozzles emanating from an urn and harp supported by a foliate cresting
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of 19th C. Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of giltwood sconces, in classical form, each surmounted by carved fluted flower-filled urn draped with swags, shield shaped mirror plate, two candlearms; not electrified. Stock...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces by E.F. Caldwell
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of rare Gilt Bronze Laurel sconces by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., circa 1910-1920 Elegant design and detailed cast - Each with two light supports, above superbly carved scrolls , ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920 Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Flowers Design
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell etched mirror and bronze sconces with flowers design. newly UL rewired
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920s Large Caldwell Neoclassical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style large sconces with cherubs and mermaids on design and two arms for lights
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, 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...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Dog Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of extremely unique Antique French Neoclassical style figural wall sconces. This rare pair of Dog sconces capture the refined elegance and symbolic gravitas of fine French decor...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920’s Neoclassical Style Caldwell Sconces with cameos
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with cameos and two lights
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Crystal Beaded Sconces with Floral Decorations
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Crystal Glass, Gilt Metal Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Pair of Painted Iron & Carved Wood 3-Light Sconces, Early 19thc. & later
Located in Atlanta, GA
with later carved backplates issuing wrought iron arms topped with giltwood bobeches, slightly different in size
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Neo- Classical Style Cast Brass Magnifying Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century cast brass magnifying glass sconces. They are not electrified and are unmarked. They are in very good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Brass Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Heavy molded brass with a deep antique patina, these sconces evoke nineteenth century interiors, though they date from the 1920's. Designed for electricity and bearing stylized, rat...
Category

1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Formal Classical Two Light Candlestick Sconces by Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of formal style wall sconces by Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1900/30's. The sconces feature an urn and swag upper section, over a classical stylized backplate with two ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Maison Jansen Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Maison Jansen. The back plate with mirrors. Beaded bobeches. Elegant Acanthus Leaf in front. France, circa 1930 Dimensions: Height 24...
Category

1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Pair of Ormolu Gilt D'appliques, C.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French pair of ormolu wall mounted bronze d'appliques figural wall lights. This pair of lights applied with a beautifully model...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category

1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Huge pair of Torchères by Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible Maison Lancel sconces, very rare in that dimension 53 inches High. US rewired and in working condition Totally restored and refinished 100w max Bulb Shade dimensions 14 di...
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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.

Recently Viewed

View All