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 French Bronze 2 Lights Sconce, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Large French bronze 2 lights sconce, circa 1950s
40 watts max bulb,
Nice warm bronze patina.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
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
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Polychrome Wall Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An impressive pair of Large Three Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces with Crystal Bobeches. Backplate features a gilt bronze basket with a variety of polychrome fruit. Scones were originally di...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces with Roman Soldier Bust
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 19th century Italian Neoclassical carved giltwood and tole sconces of busts of Roman soldiers, circa 1820, each with three candle...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin
Pair of Bronze and Brass Palm Tree in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of sconces is made of brass and bronze palm tree. These wall lights are very decorative and the quality is really good. This is a French work in the style of famous French ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
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
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Wall Sconces Polished Brass & Glass Jules Leleu Style - Pair 4 available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
French Neoclassical Polished Brass and Faceted Glass pair of Sconces, Wall lights in Jules Leleu style.
Priced by pair. We have 4 Pair available.
Pair with three arms available Stock...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Antique Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large antique giltwood sconces.
Stunning pair of giltwood and gilt iron two-light candle sconces, circa 1920. These gorgeous Continen...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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
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 (...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Bronze Patineted Black Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's dark black patinated bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
available an other pair with red decoration.
Measurements: cm 48 x 22.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Chapman Lighting Brass Neoclassical Style Wall-Mounted Lights
Located in Toronto, ON
This impressive and important pair of solid brass wall lights can be wired for direct installation to the lighting box. Other examples include a long brass stem designed to hide the ...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
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
Pair of French 1940s Bronze Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
This attractive pair of French sconces, dating back to the 1940s, are made from patinated bronze, giving them a unique vintage appeal. The quality of these pieces is remarkable, and ...
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1940s French Vintage 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
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 Maison Sabino & Cristallerie De Sevres Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional French pair of sconces designed by Maison Sabino and original "Cristallerie de Sevres" frozen glass shades in perfect condition.
Three arms, three bulbs/ shades.
Measures...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Lyre Shaped Silver Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Neoclassical Lyre shaped silver painted over brass two light sconces. Recently re-wired. American, Early 20th. Century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1920s 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
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...
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Early 20th Century American 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
1920s Large Caldwell Neoclassical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style large sconces with cherubs and mermaids on design and two arms for lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Silver Plated Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated three lights sconces with cherubs atop.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Silver Plated Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900s Caldwell Neoclassical silver plated sconces with cherub atop, two lights. Available matching chandelier
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, 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 Caldwell Mirrored Backplate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
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
1920's Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patina bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
1920s Neoclassical Four Light Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style gilt bronze four lights sconces with rock crystals and crystals hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
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
1920s Caldwell Bronze Brown Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with brown patina.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with neoclassic design and two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Cherub
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherub atop
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Oval Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’a Caldwell silver plated oval sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Large Sunburst Crystal Sconces with Three Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell three lights sconces with sunburst crystal shape backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
1920's Etched Mirror Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Grapes design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with grapes on plate and cups
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1920’s Neoclassical Style Caldwell Sconces with cameos
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with cameos and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with original gilding
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900s Large Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell large sconces with 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Shield design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with unusual design
Category
1910s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood, Ebony, Wood, Gesso
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wood Cornucopia Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic-Style (19th Century) gilt wood 2 arm wall sconces carved with a cornucopia and floral motif. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
1920s Neoclassic Style Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style sconces with edged mirrored back plate
Category
1920s American 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 neoclassical style with three lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Antique Gilt Tole Applique 3-Arm Hard Wired Sconces, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Matched pair of antique gilded applique tole 3-arm sconces. Beautiful curving acanthus-leaf forms and soft gold with patina. These were electrified at one point, wires are still in p...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
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.