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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
Pair of Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces France, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles neoclassical pineapple bronze wall sconces. 2 pairs available Wired for the US and each sconce uses 2 light bulbs max. 40 watts.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Of Signed Fine French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional Pair of fine electrified French Neoclassical style gilt bronze wall sconces with two well cast and ornate arms emitting from a central intricately chased bust with folia...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Neoclassic giltwood Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of French neoclassical style hand carved giltwood wall sconces with leaves and arrows motif, 19th century, circa. 1820-1850s.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality pair of Caldwell bronze sconces feature hand painted floral motifs, and gilt rosettes.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Arrow Sconces 2 Lights, Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style arrow sconces, wall lights in bronze with black & gold clip on Paper Shades. US Rewired and in working condition, each Sconce takes 2 light bulbs wi...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair Beaded Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant pair of beaded and crystal pendant Maria Theresa wall sconces that date to the mid-20th century. These sconces are elegant and in very good original condition-...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair, French Polished & Scrolled Steel 1 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Polished & Scrolled steel neoclassical sconces, Wall Lamps with 1 Light and come from France. The sconces are rewired for the US and each takes one-light bulb max. 40 watts. Projec...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Exceptional Pair of French Doré Bronze Fine Neoclassical Flame Top Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional pair of French doré bronze fine neoclassical flame top sconces. Measures: 16" H x 12" W x 5" D.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Two Arm Silverplate Sconces with Foliate Details, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2868 A pair of two arm sconces with bands of foliate details on the backplates and bobeches. In their original silverplate over cast bronze. Circa 1920s. Dimensions: Overall: 10-...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Silver Plate

Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Bronze Urn Bow Tassel Filigree 2-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French neoclassical style bronze urn, bow, tassel and filigree 2-arm sconces Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Jules Leleu Style French Wall Sconces, Wall Lights - Pair, 6 available
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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Gilded Brass Sconces with Cut Crystal Beaded Half Dome Bodies, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2890 A pair of large sconces with crystal beaded half-domes on ornate gilded frames. Each topped with a cameo and foliate-detailed backplate. Due to the antique nature of this fi...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Sconces by Lunel , 4 Pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical Maison Lunel French wall sconces with original white opaline shade, circa 1950s. Projection to the wall :6" Maximum wattage : 40 watt per bulb. US wired and in w...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Bronze

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Set of Four Bow Top Neoclassical Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of four bow top neoclassical two-arm sconces Very Fine work on bronze with bow tops and filigree details Can be electrified. Sold by the pair.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Large E.F. Caldwell Silvered Metal 3-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and finest quality E.F. Caldwell silvered metal 3-light sconces.
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

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Tin

French Neoclassical Style Gilded Metal Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of French Neoclassical style sconces. The two-arm metal sconces are finely gild decorated and painted in a tortoise shell color tone adding a fashionable and stylish ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Exceptional Ram's Head Maison Charles Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of sconces. Featuring a ram's head on a disk. Two patinas gun metal and bronze, circa 1950s. 3 sconces available, priced for one pair. Two bulbs, 80 W or each. US wired and i...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair Vintage Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Gilt Metal Girandole Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair vintage Italian neoclassical giltwood and gilt metal girandole wall lights with oval mirrors and two lights.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Boxwood

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...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Mid 20th Century Pair of Silver Over Bronze Federal Style Two-Arm Sconce
Located in LYON, FR
Neo-Clasical two arm sconces made of silvered bronze. Fluted urn style center with narrow arms coming to twin cups, circa 1950's. Untouched original condition. Some light tarnish mar...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver, Bronze

Pair of French, 19th Century Giltwood Mirrored Back Wall Sconces
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th century giltwood mirrored back wall sconces. A finely gilt pair of two-arm carved gilt wall sconces. These very decorative pair o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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...
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1960s German Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Maison Jansen. The back plate with mirrors. Beaded bobeches. Elegant Acanthus Leaf in front. France, circa 1930 Dimensions: Height 24...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1900 Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1900’s Caldwell neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wood Carved Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) gilt wood floral carved wall sconces with 3 arms emanating from a floral carved base. (PRICED AS PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent wi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassic Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Italian wall sconces crafted in wood in classic form decorated with gilt floral designs over an alluring red background with three metal arms having gilt acanthus le...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Elegant Pair of Regency Neoclassical French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze Lion Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant pair of Regency / neoclassical French Empire, gilt doré bronze sconces with lion heads and topped off with a twisted crown finial. Measure: ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Rare Set 4 Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Three-Arm Bow Nickel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Rare To Have A Set Of 4 Caldwell silvered bronze three-arm sconces, with new wiring and sockets. Measure: 16" H x 6 1/2" D x 12 1/2" W Available at $2650. Per pair 2 Pairs Available   
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Edwardian era Neoclassical Bronze Greek Face 2-Arm Sconce, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early 20th century Neoclassical Bronze 2-Arm Sconces with a center Greek face and black enamel accent color. This solid brass wall sconce exudes timeless elegance with its classic si...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Six-Light Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare pair of French neoclassical style 19th century figural parcel gilt and silver carved wood and Gesso six-light wall sconces, each centered with giltwood carved seashel...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Lion Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Large scale 19th century neoclassical style four light wall sconce. This 34" wide solid bronze sconce features a monumental lion's head gripping four a...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Two Arm Crystal Wall Sconces, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Painted and gilt bronze two arm crystal wall sconces. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th Century
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Pair Large Antique Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze 3-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large antique (early 20th century) gilt and patinated bronze 3-light sconces (wall lights) in the manner of Edward Caldwell, measuring 28 by 13 by 9 1/2 inches, with tulip fl...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu, Bronze

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

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.  
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf

Fine Set Four French Dore Bronze Regency Neoclassical Empire Torchiere Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of four French dore bronze regency, neoclassical, Empire style torchiere two candelabra light sconces In The Manner Of Françoi...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Hollywood Regency Gilded Sconces
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular pair of neoclassical wall sconces. Giltwood Ribbon design with tassel, adjustable chain, wonderful eagles and floral details.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Urn Touchier Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell style neoclassical bronze urn flame touchier ram's head two-arm sconces Rewired and comes with mounting hardware, ready for installation.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Italian Carved Wood Gilt and Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian five light carved wood wall sconces with a graceful classical form and having distressed oval mirrors on a green painted background. The carved ribbons, ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

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.
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of walls lights
Pair of walls lights
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Pair of Carved Mahogany Lyre Form Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Neo classic pair of wall sconces crafted in mahogany carved in a lyre form with acanthus leaves over a cornucopia basket with a zinc lined pocket.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Zinc

Pair of Polychrome Enameled Bronze and Porcelain Flower Lyre Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These neoclassical lyre back sconces are in the Louis XVI style, and feature hand painted porcelain flowers. They are made of enameled bronze with gilt highlights, and are hung with ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Ormolu Caldwell 3 Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical silvered bronze set of 3 sconces in the manner of Caldwell set on black velvet Backplate with silvered bronze ormolu mounts. Rewired and rea...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu, Bronze

Fine Pair French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of beautifully etched doré bronze two-arm sconces with filigree draping and swags with fluting detail and decor around the bobeches and a ram's head center med...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Fine French Neoclassical Regency Bronze Empire Two Arm Swag Urn Two Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French neoclassical / Regency bronze Empire two arm swag urn two arm sconces, We are happy to have the sconces wired for you if required.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

A Pair Of Neoclassical Cut Glass Wall Lights Attributed To Werner & Mieth
By Werner & Mieth
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The rare pair of Neoclassical wall lights, are suspended from ornate back plates with roman mofits, mounting a diamond cut container issuing three facet cut arms, supporting van-dyke...
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18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s neoclassic two light sconces with original patina. Measurements: 17" Height 5" Depth 11" Width
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Victorian Bronze Filigree Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian (19th Cent) bronze 4 light wall lights with heads and scroll arms with filigree design.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Neoclassical Nickel-Plated Three-Arm Sconces Attributed to Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant pair of neoclassical nickel-plated sconces are attributed to Caldwell. Very neoclassical in design with the linier detail through the centre and on the bobeches, the fla...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze & Nickel Silver Onyx Wall Sconces Orig. Gas, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian five arm acanthus scrolled Gilt Bronze and Nickel Silver Onyx wall sconces decorated with arrow and foliage motif. Sconces retain the original cock keys for adjusting...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Onyx, Silver, Bronze

Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic 18th century gilt wall sconces with 10 (3-tier) scroll form arms with acanthus leaf carving emanating from a carved wall bracket.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

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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