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 Three Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Set of three Neoclassical gilt bronze wall lights
French, c. 1890
Measures: Height 56cm, width 40cm, depth 32cm
This set of three wall lights is crafted in a Neoclassical, Frenc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$14,841 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Three-Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning high quality complete set of six French 19th century Neo-Classical st. three arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce in centered by a striking pierced palmette backplate from wher...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
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
This stunning pair of Maria Theresa-style crystal wall sconces, made in Italy circa the 1950s, exe...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920s Neoclassical Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s neoclassic style silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920 Caldwell Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze sconces with two lights. Available 3 pairs and matching chandelier
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair Large c1810 Russian Baltic 24K with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces Original Cond.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Quite a Rare Pair of Early 19thc c1810 Russian Baltic 24K Gold with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces. In their original unelectrified state. I purchased these while I was in Ireland. They ar...
Category
1810s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,980 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Neo-Classical Style Carved Wood Sconces W/ Urns & Draping Laurel Garland -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale neo-classical style carved wood sconces attributed to Hendrix Allardyce. The wiring and candle covers are new and in working order. Note the lovely gilt urns wi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Ormolu, 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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of 1900s Caldwell Gold Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell gold plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Bronze
$9,800 / set
Pair 19th C. French Regence Style Carved Giltwood & Mirrored Wall Candle sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-century French Regence-style Carved Giltwood and Mirrored Wall Candle Sconces, France, 19th Century
A stunning pair of 19th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Doré Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A massive pair of 19th century bronze doré sconces from France.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Small Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell small gilt bronze double light sconces. Original finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces 1 Light
Located in New York, NY
pair of Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,400 / set
French Neoclassical Style Bronze and White Frosted Glass Two-Arm Sconce, ca 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze and white frosted glass two-arm sconce from the 1920s.
A beautiful bronze sconce adorned with leaves, flowers, and a lady's face in the center of the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,450 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Two-Light Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, C. 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Two-Light Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Made in Belgium, Circa 1900s
A finely cast and richly detailed pair of Louis XVI-style two-arm wall sconces, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Maison Jansen Style Sconces Brass & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in brass by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in gold finish with a blown glass flame shade.
US wi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Vintage Large Glitzy Giltmetal & Crystal Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large elegant pair of giltmetal sconces having two arms, intertwining circular forms adorned with foliage, crystal teardrops and flowers. Wired and ready.
(Caroline)
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Empire-Style Mirrored Sconce, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style sconce with convex mirror, two arrows, and gold stars, circa 1940. Rewired for USA with two sockets, 25W bulbs included.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair c1790 Russian Imperial Silverplate Silver Plated w/ Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Pair of c1790-1800 Russian Imperial Silver Plated Bronze Wall Sconces. Crystal adorned [original] Imperial eagles. There is a small part missing on one sconce. Not detracta...
Category
1790s Russian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Ornament Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with ornament on body
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900 Caldwell Small Silver Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces small size and simple design. Two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI & VERONESE, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown Murano glass of rare finesse, unique pieces by Flavio Poli, Veronese edition, Murano,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Decorative Palmetta Fan Wall Frieze
Located in Milano, MI
An original hand-carved and leaf gilded wall frieze as a giltwood porta Palme vase with handles.
It comes from a private residence of Milan, where it was topped with a wall demilune...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze One light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s gilt bronze sconces neoclassic style with one light
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated sconces
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Small Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell small gilt bronze double light sconces, original gilding.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Italian Brass and Bronze Cherub Sconce Electrified Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Italian electrified wall sconce, originally candlestick made of brass and bronze in the 1950s. The wall panel is accented with neoclassical motifs on a textured surface. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Maison Tisserand Art & Styles Paris Pair of adjustable Bronze Sconces
By Tisserant
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Bronze retractable Sconces made by the famous Maison Tisserand ( signed in the back )
US rewired and in working condition, dimmer on each socket. 100 watts bulb max or LED .
...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Gild Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair circa 1920's Caldwell gild bronze sconces with double lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / item
Pair Italian Neoclassical Style Black Gold Bronze Arrow Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of handsome Italian Empire style sconces sporting arrow motifs and eagle head designs. These sconces have been newly wired with UL parts.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Jacques Adnet Style Bronze Horse Sconce Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet style neoclassical bronze horse head sconce, wall light, lamp with form fit original shade.
In perfect working condition and takes 2 l...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration.
Note: A slightly different set of sconces is also listed to make a set of 4.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
2 swiveling bronze Historistic Wall lamps with glass shades vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 swiveling bronze Historistic Wall lamps with glass shades vienna around 1890s
Polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shades
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Hazelnuts
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with hazelnuts and acorns design
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
19thC Signed Barbedienne Three Arm Sconces, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Mid 19thC Barbedienne signed pair of neoclassical period three arm sconces in bronze, made in France. Three foliate arms are decorated with floral swags. The fluted oval back plate i...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
$12,500 / set
Late 1800s French Empire Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Empire Wall Sconces Bronze Arrow Medusa late 1800s.
2 arms per each sconce
unmarked
21 h x 12.5 w 4.5 d inches
Retrofitted in France from can...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$5,500 / set
1920's Gilt Metal Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1020's gilt metal sconces with 2 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$3,800 / set
Extraordinary Pair Italian Neoclassical Rock Crystal Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary Pair Italian Neoclassical Rock Crystal Three-Light Wall Sconces
Italy, 20th Century
An extraordinary pair of Italian Neoclassical three-light wall sconces, exquisit...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
1920s Small Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s small Caldwell engraved sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Small Silver Plated and Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated and etched mirror backplate sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Large French Neoclassical Style Bronze Three-Light Wall Light, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Impressive neoclassical or Louis XVI style wall light, decorated with ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Double Light Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Sconces
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Sconces. Wonderful Filigree work. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,750 / set
1910 American Federal style sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1910's American style bronze one light sconces with arrows and stars in design. Unusual arm shape
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
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.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jules Leleu Style French Wall Sconces, Wall Lights - Pair, 6 available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of French Neoclassical Sconces, Wall Lights by Jules Leleu from the 1950.
Same sconces in nickel-plated are available Sto...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Style Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of wall sconces made of solid brass newly rewire with two 60/watt light each. Ready to use.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$700 Sale Price
41% Off
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...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconce
Located in Lomita, CA
The Louis XV style gilt cast bronze figural wall sconce is from the late 19th Century. The two-light sconce featuring a nude male figure against a shaped back, issuing a pair of ta...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$1,364 Sale Price
30% Off
1920 Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920 Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Neoclassical Style Greek Key & Urn Cast Metal Wall Candle Sconces Signed Empire
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking pair of neoclassical style sconces with a streamlined urn shape in the center and Greek Key designs where the arms meet the urn. The sconces were once electri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$248 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilded Neoclassical Cast Bronze Sconces, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
AIS1009
A pair of finely chased and strongly proportioned three-light sconces in bronze with faint traces of the original gilding, circa 1890.
Dimensions:
Overall: 25" h. x 17" w. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Bronze Cherub and Dolphins Single Sconce with 4 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze single sconce with cherub on a dolphin holding 3 lights on shells and one light on top shell. Large size and impressive details.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Tôle, Silver Leaf
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Pair of Wall Brackets for Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
Early 19th century Neoclassical carved and gilded wall brackets realized with a white ivory color majolica demi vase of the Italian manufacture Gi...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Maiolica, Giltwood, Canvas
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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