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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
1920s Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s gilt bronze Caldwell neoclassical engraved sconces with two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassical sconces with two lights
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver Plate, Bronze

1920s Caldwell Bronze Brown Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with brown patina.
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Three Arm Wall Sconce Lights, circa 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A pair of Neoclassical style bronze three arm wall sconce lights having central flamed finials flanked by rooster heads, French, circa 1910. Dimensions: Ht: 26" Wd: 10.5" Dpth: 6.5"
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.  
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

Pair Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Italian carved giltwood wall lights in the neoclassicals style.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Dublin, IE
Pair of Italian neo-classic Empire Giltwood 3 light wall sconces with centered classical winged female figure.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

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

Pair Antique French Neo-Classical Bronze D'Oré 5-Light Wall Sconces, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French Neo-Classical design bronze d'oré and mirror 5-light wall sconces, circa 1890-1910.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Crystal Medallion Back Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical bronze doré and crystal sconces, circa 1830, each featuring three candle arms and beaded crystal medallion back. The pair have recently be...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, 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 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

Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair Discover a piece of history with this exquisite pair of antique oversized neoclassical style wall sconces, once gracing the ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Neoclassical Murano and Gold Sconce with Fazzoletto Design, circa 1980
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Four Arm Wheel Cut Mirrorback Sconces from Henry Ford Museum Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS1880 A pair of antique four arm sconces in old warm brass, with wheel-cut mirrored backplates. The arms dressed with faceted crystal prisms. From the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Bronze

Neoclassical Style Midcentury Iron Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style iron vase table lamps from the mid 20th century with swag and gadroon motifs, mounted on custom lucite bases. Behold this stunning pair of mid-20th-centu...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

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

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Carved Palm Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (19/20th Century) carved giltwood wall sconces with four scroll arms and palm designs (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf, Iron

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

Set of Four Bronze and Bead Crystal Presidential Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four neoclassical beaded presidential wall sconces. This bronze light fixture features decorative crystal accents.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, 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

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Tin

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

Pair of Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Scallop Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the Louis XV style with scallop shell form and two candelabra-size sockets. Ready for use.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair Italian Iron and Gilt Wall Lights 18th C 5800.00
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian (18th Century) Iron and Gilt Wall Lights (PRICED AS PAIR)
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Dore Filigree Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neoclassic-style (19/20th Century) bronze and dore wall sconces with two arms, filigree edges, and oval relief center panels. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of French Rock Crystal Bronze Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely pair of French neoclassical style rock crystal and gilt bronze two light sconces. (A) Each sconce is surmounted with two crystal beaded leaves, above a gilt bronze and patinat...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood and Iron Swedish Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Swedish Empire Neoclassical Giltwood Wall Sconces. Three hunting horns with a arrow, carved and patinated lion mask and sunburst face. Beautifully carved and gilded. Gilding ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

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

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 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 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

Pair of Italian Tole Red & Gilt Decorative Single Arm Shaded Wall Sconces 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Tole red and gilt decorative foliage single arm shaded wall sconces with tapered back plates, 20th Century Interior wall mounting back plate 11" Tall / 3.75" Wide
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Tin, Wire

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
$961 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Tole, Wood and Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Fine and important pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical style six-arm wall sconces. Composed of a decorative cascading top, over worn, well patinated gilded metal acanthus lea...
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1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mirror

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 French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces. Each sconce has an impressive and richly chased patinated Bronze winged...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Antique Italian Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Italian Antique Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces feature a tailored design that presents a less formal look, yet still provides an understated elegance that will wor...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gesso, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood

Large Pair of French Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of French neoclassical style five arm giltwood sconces - wall lights. These large impressive sconces are currently wired and the height is to the top of the candles.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

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 Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and gilded metal by Maison Baguès. Imported from France to Argentina by Maison Jansen. ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Sconces by Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning and large pair of neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze sconces by Baccarat. Signed "Baccarat" in raised lettering on the bobeches. Provenance: Estate of the late mothe...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

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

Wonderful Pair French Bronze Neoclassical Caldwell Regency Urn Filigree Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French bronze neoclassical / Regency urn top and filigree sconces in the manner of Caldwell, stamped made in France on the backs.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

Pair of Gold Gilt Scroll Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gilt metal wall sconces rosette back plates with green and clear crystals. Featuring new wiring.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Metal

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 Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant pair of Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces where made in Italy in the early Nineteenth Century. The Neoclassical Giltwo...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

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

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 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

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

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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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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