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
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.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Wall Sconces with Arrows & Effigy of the Sun King by Louis Gau
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of wall sconces is made of finely chiseled bronze presenting a bronze arrow bearing the effigy of the Sun King. This is a French work in the Empire St...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,284 Sale Price
30% Off
1930's Pagoda Shape Bronze Black and Gold Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze pagoda style double light sconces with scrolled arms.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Small Silver Plated Sconces with Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated sconces with beveled mirror backplate with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
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
1920s Caldwell Hand Painted Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with hand painted floral design and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
Sconce Antique French Bronze Wall Sconce Louis XVI/Neoclassical 19th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique French wall sconce, dating from the 19th century, showcases exquisite craftsmanship.
Crafted from bronze, it features an intricately detailed rose with petals and a ribbon b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Doria Textured Ice Cube Pipe Glass and Brass Wall Sconces Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful vintager intimate small German sconces have 6 textured ice glass tubes on each sconce against a white metal plate with semi-circular brass on the top and bottom. They...
Category
1960s German Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1920 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Vintage Bronze Neo-Classical Sconces, Set Of 2 Belgium, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Belgian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bronze twin arm sconces from 1970s.
This pair of vintage bronze sconces has a beautiful oval bron...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with wave design and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / 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
André Arbus Bronze & Black Hand Two-Arm Sconce Wall Light Neoclassical, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of André Arbus French bronze neoclassical black hand sconce with two arms, wall light with black & gold paper shades.
Priced by pair.
US rewiring and each takes 2...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Four Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. four arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by a fine bottom palmette designed finial below most decorative scrolled fol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Hazelnuts
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated double light Baroque style sconces with unusual hazelnuts design.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Mirror Sconces with Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s mirrored back plate sconces with bronze fittings with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
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 French Maison Bagues Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of high quality bronze French sconces by maison Bagues.
US rewired and in working condition.
2 lights , 60 watts max bulb.
2 pairs available.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,250 / set
1930 Brown Patinated Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Caldwell 1920's bronze sconces with twisted arms
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1900's Caldwell Lion Head Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa a 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with lion head and three lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$7,800 / set
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Leaves Design Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Unusual back plate Caldwell silver plated sconces, perfect condition
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
1920's Caldwell American Classical Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces. Price per set
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
1930's Silver Plated Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's silvered plated sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
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
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
1930 Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1920 silver plated one light sconces. Price per set of two sconces
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,400 / item
Pair c1913 E.F. Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze & Silverplate Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of Documented c1913 Bronze/ Silverplate Neoclassical Wall Sconces by E.F. Caldwell. Please look closely at the pictures the detail is amazing! I purchased these directly from an...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze neoclassic style double light sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of supremely elegant neoclassical style wall sconces having central gilt lion medallion set against nickel plated discs, with arrow decoration and two arms in each. Gorgeous cas...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
$2,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Double Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
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
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
Pair 1950's Neoclassical Gilt Metal Detailed Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning French Neoclassical style Gil Metal Highly Detailed Wall Sconces. Very nice quality of this pair of French Wall Sconces.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,500 Sale Price
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
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
Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Neoclassical Quiver Motif 3-Light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian carved giltwood neoclassical Quiver motif 3-light sconces
Italy, circa 1950s
Each one of good size, well carved giltwood quiver motif backplates, fitted with thr...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
1940s Neoclasical Brass Sconces Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in London, GB
The 1940s set of four wall lights attributed to André Arbus (1903-1969) in gilded brass and mahogany.
Mahogany support with fluted brass base, from which three arms of light rise, en...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1900 silver plated sconces with tea pot shape and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,400 / set
Pair of 1900 Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with neoclassic design.Original finish and patina.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$8,800 / set
Cast brass two arm sconces with foliate details by E. F. Caldwell Co. Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AIS2576
A pair of two arm sconces with very finely chased foliate details. Having slender backplates topped with a bouquet of flowers. In their original age-darkened brass finish by ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Pair French Gilt Doré Bronze Bow Torchiere Caldwell Two-Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French gilt doré bronze bow torchiere two-light sconces in the manner of Caldwell.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
A Large Fine Quality Pair of French Neo Classical Brass Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Fine Quality Pair of French Neo Classical Brass Wall Lights
A very handsome pair and heavy quality pair of wall lights, the lights were made in France in the early 20th cen...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces Wall Lamps Neoclassical France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Maison Charles pineapple bronze sconces, US rewired an in working condition 2 bulb 60 watts Max.
Measures: Back-plate: 5 inches H, 4 inches W (...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Extra Large 7-Arm Sconce done in gilt metal, featuring acanthus leaf by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular extra large 7-arm sconce done in gilt metal. This huge Wall Sconce was manufactured by Palladio, and it is featuring acanthus leaf as a ma...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1920s Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style Caldwell sconces with rams head design
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Small Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces neoclassical style with three lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,450 / set
Handsome Pair of Shield Back Mirror Two-Arm Sconces by Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressive shield back mirror two-arm sconces by Maitland Smith having neoclassical bronze figural medallion top.
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,350 Sale Price / set
27% Off
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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