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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 E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical gilt bronze three-light sconces from Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1900s, featuring female caryatids with headdress of fruit in the Greek style.
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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 ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Vintage Sconces in Gilt Brass Ribbon & Torch Twin Branch Wall Lights, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Paired wall sconces in beautiful gilt brass from the French manufacturer, 1950s. These two arm brass candlestick wall sconces feature ornate beaded, foliate designs and ribb...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Italian Ebonized Lyre & Ribbon Gilt Wood Three Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian flanking ebonized musical lyre with ribbon gilt wood and gesso three arm foliage wall sconces, Mid 19th Century. Pair were origina...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gesso, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood

Pair Of Painted Sheet Metal And Brass Wall Lights, 20th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair Of Painted Sheet Metal And Brass Wall Lights, 20th Century
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20th Century European Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Tole Pineapple Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian vintage tole or painted metal wall sconces having pineapples over four graceful arms with floral bobeches.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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 Pompeian Style Late 1800’s and mounted later, bronze Pompeian style torch floor lamp....
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, 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

1920's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’ gilt bronze sconces sunburst backplate with two lights
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1920s American Vintage 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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Crystal Medallion Back Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical bronze doré and crystal sconces, circa 1830, each featuring three candle arms and beaded crystal medallion back. The pair have recently be...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, 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.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Tole, Wood and Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Fine and important pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical style six-arm wall sconces. Composed of a decorative cascading top, over worn, well patinated gilded metal acanthus lea...
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1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mirror

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
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.  
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

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Wood

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.
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century neoclassical St. patinated bronze and ormolu four arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by an ormolu bottom ball finial with charming feet. T...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu, 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.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silvered Bronze Nickel Caldwell Baguès Neoclassical Urn Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of silvered / polished nickel bronze sconces with a Baguès Paris label in the back in the neoclassical design with urns and ram's head back plate and three candelabr...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Vintage Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Arm Candle Sconces, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A unique and beautiful pair of Neoclassical style painted trompe l'oeil plaster and composition candle wall sconces in the form of arms USA, Mid-20th Century Each measures: 6.75"W ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Composition

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical W 1013 Sconces from Palladio
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant wall sconces from the italian manufacturer palladio from the 1960s. the set consists of four neoclassical-style wall sconces. The design imitates classic wall candlesticks. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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 ...
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1990s American 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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Scrolled Arms Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's silver-plated Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms. selling as a pair
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

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 -...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Black & Gilt Metal Sconces by Arlus, French 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of neoclassical-style wall lights made in the 1960s by Maison Arlus, a French lighting manufacturer. Two light arms in the shape of double inverted hooks joined by a gilded me...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Alabaster & Gilt Metal Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Alabaster and Gilt Metal Wall Sconces, each with two light bulb fittings. 9" H x 14" W x 7.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

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

Materials

Ormolu

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

Materials

Giltwood

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

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

1920s Small American Classical Sconces With Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's American silver plated sconces with mirror backplate and two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, 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
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 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 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Maison Charles, Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, France, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Charles & Fils. From the small committee room on the 1st floor of the Palais des Consuls in Rouen, these remarkable sconces possess five arms each rising like gilded serpents from their columnar center. Each is crowned...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

1900 Silver Plated Neoclassic Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900 silver plated Caldwell two lights sconces neoclassic design
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Italian Bronze Pair Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian bronze cherub sconces.
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Pair of Silver Plated Adam Style Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant pair of English silver plated two-arm Adam style sconces.
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1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

1920's Caldwell Small Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Cast Resin Column Sconce - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage wall sconces provides a striking nod to classical antiquity, interpreted through a Hollywood Regency lens. Crafted from heavy cast resin with a creamy, marbleize...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Resin

1920 Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920 Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

Pair of Bronze Classical Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of brass sconces, each having backplate with classical motifs, including anthemia, rosettes, urn, centered with mask, three scrolling candlearms. Not electrified. Stock ID: D6611
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural pair of bronze/brass wall lights sconces. France, 1900s-1930s Lamp sockets: 1.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful scrolled backplate from where the...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu, Bronze

Large Pair of Gilt Bronze E.F. Caldwell Two-Light Ribbon Tassel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of gilt bronze E.F. Caldwell style two-light ribbon Tassel sconces.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Historistic Wall Lamp Around 1890s with Original Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp around 1890s with original glass shade Polished and stove enameled Original glass shade.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical patinated bronze and ormolu two arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful foliate bottom finial where the charming rich...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

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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