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
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Decorative Brass Wall Lights with Mirror
Located in Roma, IT
Early 20th century pair of Italian decorative brass wall lights with mirror. This is a production of the first decade of the century in Venice, and the design recalls heavily the Ven...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow shaped brass wall lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair French 1940s Neo-classic arrow-shaped brass wall lamps
carries two lights per lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian polychrome sconces.
Tall pair of antique Italian Neoclassical style carved wood polychrome sconces from Tuscany. These ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
$3,975 / 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
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
19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th Century
A rare 19th-century American Painted Tin Cana...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of four sconces by the renown firm of E. F. Caldwell are pictured in the Caldwell archives at the Smithsonian. They were originally made for "Shadow Lawn" (Henry Edward Creg...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 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
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
1920s Silver Plated Sconces with cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Silver Plated Sconces with cherubs design and two lights
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
$4,200 / set
Pair 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces attrib. Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces attibuted to Maison Bagues. Highly detailed. Original unelectrified state. Gorgeous lighting!
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,580 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian Carved Two-light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of painted and parcel giltwood, each diamond-shaped backplate outcarved with stylized fleur-de-lis, surmounted by palmette flanked by festooning, two iron C-scroll c...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
$3,450 / set
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
Pair of 19th Century Italian Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian iron wall sconces, heavy in weight. Ornate urn shaped with three armed candelabra, each candle holder surrounded by leaves.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$1,450 / set
Set of Four American Classical Brass and Halophane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These wonderful set of four sconces feature a reverse domed ribbed halothane glass shade with a polished brass arm with classical detailing. They have been newly rewired and are in e...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 2 lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / 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
Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brass 2-tone Maison Lancel sconce.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,650 / set
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
1900 Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1900’s Caldwell neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Laudarte S.r.l. Gilt Bronze Marble, Malachite Wall Sconces, Pair Unused
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte S.r.l. Gilt Bronze, Black Marble and Malachite Two-Arm Wall Sconces, PR
Offered for sale is a pair of Italian gilt bronze, black marble and malachite two-arm wall sconces d...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Bronze
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Large Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large French circa 1920’s neoclassic-style mirrored bronze sconces.
Measurements:
Height: 26"
Depth (projection): 9"
Width: 11.5".
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 20th-century French sconces, inspired by the timeless elegance of Coco Chanel, captures the essence of refined sophistication and French artistry. Meticulously...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair 19thc Neoclassic Bronzw/Eglomise Cherubs Cavorting Wall Sconces by Caldwell
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1890 Neoclassical style Bronze Wall Sconces Featuring Carved Back Eglomise Mirrored Wall Sconces. Signed by E.F. Caldwell. The cherubs are so sweetly rendered. One facing to th...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,032 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid Bronze, the perfect addition to any discerning home or business owner's collection. Crafted from high-quali...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Gilt Sconce with Four Candle Arms, Acanthus Leaves, Rosettes
Located in Lomita, CA
The craftsmanship and the construction cause this neoclassical sconce to speak volumes. It has the most beautiful gilt finish and makes an absolutely stunning appearance once install...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$860 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
1920s Caldwell Silver 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
$4,800 / set
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
Historistic Wall Lamp, Vienna Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp vienna around 1890s
Polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique 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
1900's Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique a pair of circa 1910's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with mirrored backplate
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
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.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 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.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,950 / set
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
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Dauphine Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Lyre Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of parcel gilt one light wall sconces hand carved in a classical lyre form with ribbons and acanthus leaves having burnished brass candle cups on a floral bracket. Tagg...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood
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
Pair of walls lights
Located in Staffordshire, GB
A quality Pair of French twin arm ornate antique gilded bronze wall candle sconces which are finely cast male and female heads looking towards each other that exude elegance and hist...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$975 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wall Lights with Ribbons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th style wall sconces is made of bronze. These wall lights are very decorative, they have a large noddle on top with twisted ribbons going from top to bottom...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$1,489 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Antique French Neo-Classical Bronze D'Oré 5-Light Wall Sconces, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French Neo-Classical design bronze d'oré and mirror 5-light wall sconces, circa 1890-1910.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century, Wall Lights / Sconces Blue Glass Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of four electrified wall lights. With Murano style glass drops and strings of glass beads. The fixture is made of brass. Each lamp has one fitting for an E14 lightbulb. Made in...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage 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
$3,950 / set
Pair of French Bronze & Mirror Medallion 'America & Europe' Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Bronze & Mirror Medallion 'America & Europe' Wall Sconces
France, circa 1950s
A fine pair of of French bronze wall sconces one each one with a 5.5 Inch diameter m...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of early 19th century patinated and gilt bronze and crystal wall lights, having flower head finial over a series of branches with drops and two tiers of swag draped arms, h...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$4,500 / set
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
Magnificent E. F. Caldwell & Co Gilt Bronze Two Arm 6-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent E. F. Caldwell & Co Gilt Bronze Two Arm 6-Light Wall Sconce.
E. F. Caldwell & Co. was a prominent American lighting and metalwork company that operated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, they produced a wide range of lighting fixtures, chandeliers, wall sconces, and other decorative pieces.
This oversized...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Very Large Wall Lamp with Swan Figure Very Beautiful
Located in Wien, AT
Very large and heavy wall lamp with swan figure,
excellent original condition very beautiful and nice patina,
very fine work.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
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
1920's Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze and mirrored backplate sconces with cherubs
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Decorative Bronze Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a set of beautiful decorative bronze sconces, most likely originates from Europe in the 19th century.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,500 / set
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
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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