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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
Pendolo Flush Mount is a versatile flush-mount fixture, capable of serving as a down-light or directional wall washer. Available in either Natural Burlap o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Sconces by Maison Delisle
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of extreme high quality neoclassical bronze sconces by les Frères Delisle ( Maison Delisle)
US rewired and in working condition.
Signed LFD ( l...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
True Pair of French 19th C. Neoclassical St. Biscuit De Sèvres Porcelain Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Biscuit de Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by fine bottom elong...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Silver Two-Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A great looking and unique pair of two-arm wall scones, each with two tapered, faceted candelabra joined by a ring and mounted on a beautiful flower backplate.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Medium
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Two-Light Sconces in the Style of Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, each having a backplate of scrolling gilt metal, adorned with faceted crystal prisms, drops, and pendants; floral rosettes petals pay homage to the styles of Maison ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Bronze Pair Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian bronze cherub sconces.
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Medium
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
Pendolo Flush Mount is a versatile flush-mount fixture, capable of serving as a down-light or directional wall washer. Available in either Natural Burlap or Natural Linen, the cone f...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
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
Three Pairs of Signed E. F. Caldwell Carved Giltwood and Iron Swan Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This rare set of six signed sconces (sold by the pair), are hand carved and feature Classical motifs including bellflowers, acanthus leaves, and pinecone finials.
Each sconce consists of a carved giltwood swan...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Two Arm Silverplate Sconce
Located in Canton, MA
Two light sconce, traditional colonial style.
Material: silver
Style: American Classical, Traditional
Place of origin: United States
Period made: early 20th century
Dimension...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Large
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
Pendolo Flush Mount is a versatile flush-mount fixture, capable of serving as a down-light or directional wall washer. Available in either Natural Burlap or Natural Linen, the cone f...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
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...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Manner Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style two-armed giltwood wall sconce lights with flaring foliate motif and tan satin shades. 29.5" H x 11" W x 4" D.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Late 19th Century French Ormolu Neoclassical, Regence Stye Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of late 19th century French Ormolu Neoclassical- Regence Stye sconces.
Paris Foundry, circa 1880-1899
A beautiful, well proportioned finely cast pair of ormolu sconces in the Neoclassical style. The quiver and arrow...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
Available an other pair with a blu centered decoration.
Measurements: 48 x 22 cm.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Swedish Neo-Classical Style Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome set of for sconces feature Classical motifs including acanthus leaves and almond shaped crystal drops.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Neo- Classical Style Cast Brass Magnifying Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century cast brass magnifying glass sconces. They are not electrified and are unmarked. They are in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 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
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Florentine Italian Sconces Carved Giltwood Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Florentine five-light elaborate sconces. Original Handcrafted in wood and covered in Gold Leaf finish.
In working condition, European Wiring and each take 5 E14 candelabra li...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Brass and Copper Architectural Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall lantern or wall sconces, made of solid copper and brass ,beautiful patina , decorative top and bottom , one 60/watt lights each lantern,
Suitable for wet locations, UL ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Workstead Brick III in Glazed White
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The Brick III is a modern interpretation of the Classic vanity sconce, celebrating the dialogue between the handmade and the serial. A cast earthenware base hand-glazed in soft white frames a trio of matte opal globes, suggesting a hollowed brick cradling neotenic forms. The ADA compliant sconce...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Earthenware
Workstead Shaded Vault in Natural Linen and Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
Shaded Vault is part of a limited edition of architectural lightboxes featuring fabric from Schumacher’s storied Classics line and forms inspired by our iconic ARCHETYPE series. An a...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Two Historistic Wall Lamps Vienna Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Two historistic wall lamps vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
Original cut glass shades.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique Mirrored Etched and Cut Glass Pair of Two Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique mirrored etched and cut glass pair of two socket wall sconces. Floral designs and details. Dimensions: 10.5" wide x 7.5" deep x 15" high (each).
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
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
A Set of Six Christal Hung Swedish Neo-Classical Wall Sconces
Located in New Haven, CT
A rare find. Six Swedish Neo-Classical three arm gilt bronze and cut crystal wall sconces after German Designer and Architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Four have been French wired, tw...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Brass Double Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very chic and stylish pair or French neoclassical double arm sconces of the 50’s in brass and lucite in the style of Maison Jansen.
The ivory cotton lamp shades are new and complime...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces in Neoclassical Trophy Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian wall sconces in Neoclassical trophy form of gilt softwood now electrified. Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
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
Workstead Brick I in Glazed White
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The Brick I is a modern interpretation of the Classic vanity light, celebrating the dialogue between the handmade and the serial. A cast earthenware base hand-glazed in soft white fr...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Earthenware
Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Pair of Bronze Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of gilded bronze, brass and plexiglass double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet.
The sconces are in a really very go...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Tole Sconces
By Maison Jansen, Lunel
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Neoclassical style bronze and tole sconces.
Large pair of French Empire style or Neoclassical style red and gold decorated bronze and tole two-light sconces. This grea...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
Pair of Plaster Hand & Torch Sconces by Sirmos Style of Jean-Michel Frank 1970s
By Sirmos
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Plaster Hand & Torch Sconces by Sirmos Style of Jean-Michel Frank 1970s
Pair or set of rare faux painted plaster hand and torch sconces, ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Early 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Giltwood Sconce Mirrors
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of early 19th century continental sconce mirrors with original early glass and original gilding. Two arm sconces for candles. Great size and wo...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Beech, Giltwood
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
Workstead Shaded Vault in Natural Linen and Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
Shaded Vault is part of a limited edition of architectural lightboxes featuring fabric from Schumacher’s storied Classics line and forms inspired by our iconic ARCHETYPE series. An a...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Bronze Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant mid-century bronze wall lamps with frosted glass.
The lamps emit a soft light.
Tested and ready for use with a regular e14 lamp.
1960...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Murano Glass and Gold Sconce with Fazzoletto Design, circa 1980
By Venini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1980s Venini Style Murano glass sconce features two hand blown shades in white opaque glass with fluted details and with stripes. The 24-karat gold plated frame has a round backplate...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Four E. F. Caldwell Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces with Wedgwood Plaques
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These beautiful sconces are of the finest quality, and feature Classical motifs including bowknots and acanthus leaves. They are mounted with sage green Wedgwood...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Set of four gilt bronze and crystal sconces in the manner of Karl Friedrich Schinkel neoclassical fountain form with original crystals and original gilding. Three arm of German or Sw...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Sconce Wall Set 4 Four Ormolu Neoclassical Brass 2 Arm Branch Acanthus Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A set of four, Italian, ormolu, neoclassical, two arm/branch, electrified, acanthus leaf, wall sconces,
-Fluid, naturalistic, classical form, in one continuous, scrolling piece
-...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Workstead Hieroglyph Sconce in Natural Oak and Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The hieroglyph sconce is composed of nested wood cylinders, the foundational elements of our popular and versatile LODGE collection. The 9-bulb fixtu...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1950s Italian Ceramic Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gold Italian ceramic sconces, 1950s. Sold as a pair.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Pair Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Finial Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical bronze Urn two Candelabra Sconces with finaial top.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Sconces with Dolphins and Muller Fres Luneville Glass
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French bronze sconces with dolphins and Muller Fres Luneville glass.
A beautiful pair of bronze sconces each with motifs of two dolphins and “Pâte de Verre” glass lampshades in white, blue, orange, and olive green tones, each signed Muller Fres Luneville. France, circa 1925.
Each wall light has a socket for a B22-size light bulb.
Dimensions: height: 25.5 cm / 10.04 in; width: 10 cm / 3.94 in; depth: 22 cm / 8.66 in.
The sconces are in good condition consistent with age and use.
The sconces are in complete working order, but as with all vintage or antique lighting, we would always suggest it is tested and fitted by a qualified electrician.
The beautiful multicolored glass bowl...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Sconces Solid Bronze & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in solid bronze by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in black finish with a blown glass flame shade....
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of 3 French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 3 French neo classical large brass twin wall lights
A very handsome set of 3 large heavy brass wall lights, the lights are in the classica...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maison Baguès 2 Arm Bronze Sconces Wall Lights French Neoclassical 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of large Maison Baguès style sconces, wall lights in 2 patina bronze.
2 Lights, 40 watts max bulb per light
In working condition and each Sconce takes 2, 60 watts Cand...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair, Arlus Style Neoclassical Hand Nickel & Round Opaline Glass Sconces France
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical polished Nickel wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe.
Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts.
U...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Mirrored Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of English or Irish Neoclassical Mirrored Wall Sconces. Original mirror now showing oxidation. Original gilding. Carved glitwood neoclassical elements. Obelisk form with urn fin...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French Maison Bagues Style Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical sconces.
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical arrow sconces. These stunning French Empire s...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Caldwell Two Candelabra Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French bronze Empire / neoclassical urn two candelabra light sconces in the manner of E.F. Caldwell.
Category
20th Century French 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...
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Early 2000s Spanish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Orbit ADA Sconce in Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
A fixed version of our Classic orbit sconce, this ADA compliant fixture is perfectly proportioned for any space where a minimal profile is desired. A mo...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
Workstead Helios ADA Sconce in Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
A fixed, wall-mounted version of our Classic Helios table lamp, this ADA compliant fixture is a sculptural object d’art. This sconce celebrates the celestial while maintaining a mini...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
Neoclassical wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Workstead, Maison Lancel, and Maison Baguès. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $279 and tops out at $80,522 while the average work can sell for $3,650.
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