Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Large Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of large Italian neoclassical style 22-karat gold leafed carved wood two-light sconces with flamed urn finials and large curved silk shades.
Overall ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze engraved sconces with 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, 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
1920's Large Caldwell 5 Lights Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's large Caldwell 5 lights bronze sconces with acanthus leaves
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Set of 6 French Neo-Classical Style Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of six vintage French Neo-Classical ormolu three branch wall sconces, Circa 1880in date.
They feature ribbon tied and torch form back plates with laurel swag...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Decorative Neoclassical Brass & Crystal Wall Lights, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of decorative wall lights is made of brass and crystal. They represent a nice vase made of brass with brass and crystal flowers. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Maison Baguès Attribution, Neoclassical Mirrored Sconces, Bronze, Crystal, 1910s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Maison Baguès mirrored wall lights, sconces. This stunning pair of large and very impressive wall sconces in a dore bronze finish having a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of 19th century gilded ormolu three branch wall sconces, each with flaming urns, ribbon and swag decoration over tapering f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Wall Sconce Large French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style France
Located in New York, NY
Wall Sconce Large French Gilt Bronze Empire Style France. A wall sconce in a large size made in France during the early 20th century in gilt bronze. Electrified with two arms for can...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze neoclassic style double light sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 / set
1920s Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with thee lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s large Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 lights unusual size
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, 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
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 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 Gilt Bronze Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Scrolled Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light gilt bronze sconces with scrolled arms design
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
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 Hand Painted Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with hand painted floral design and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Brown Patina Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patinated bronze double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
1920's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’ gilt bronze sconces sunburst backplate with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
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 Caldwell Silver Plated Cherubs Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and unusual scrolled arms
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1900's Neoclassical Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with four lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / set
1920's Gilt and Brown Patinated Bronze Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherubs atop.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell 3 lights sconces with grapes and acorns desing on backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Silver Plated Sconces With Convex Mirrored
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Silver plated sconces with cracked mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair of Large Bronze Sconces circa 1940, Parchment Lampshade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large bronze sconces with two patinas, circa 1940.
Parchment shades in poor condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Antique Large Bronze Neoclassical Caldwell Wall Sconce Four Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neo Classical Caldwell heavy cast ornate wall sconce. Adorned with fruit and a fluted body. Stamped on back. Four arms, electric. Dimensions...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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-...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights This is a very attractive
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
This is a very attractive pair of lights they are very heavy and decorative each of the light fittings have 2 sconces
The ligh...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Vintage Bronze Sconces by J. Sommer, Made in Sweden in 1960s
By J. Sommer
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Neoclassical style sconces done in solid bronze and designed by J. Sommer. Each sconce features 2 light spots, with floral details. Manufactur...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
2 Wall lights with 2 lights.
The iron has not been lacquered, not treated and tends to oxidize.
T...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$2,800 / set
Pair Of Gilt Bronze And Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze and crystal two arm wall sconces. High quality with a stylish classical feel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,156 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Vintage Neoclassical Gilt Flower Wall Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage gilt wall lamp. Done in the neoclassical style with gold finishes over gesso. Large wall mount gilt flower. Currently wired with a plug, but it easily converted to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gesso
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a richly chased ormolu acanthus leaf backplate f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Zinc
$2,950 / set
Set of 3 French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, 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 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 French Neoclassical 3-Arm Wall Sconces in Patinated and 24k Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Elegant and refined pair of French neoclassical wall sconces featuring three arms each, crafted from patinated bronze with 24-karat gilt bronze accents.
These exquisite wall lights ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1950/70′ Pair of Maison Baguès Daisy Sconces H 57 cm With Blue Glass Beads
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded iron wall lights decorated with crystal or glass decorated with flowers and leaves, two sconces, Maison Baguès
Circa 1970
Good condition
Width: 28 cm
Height: 57 cm
Dep...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Steel Crossed Arrow Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) steel and gilt trimmed wall sconces with five lights and cross arrow designs. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
3 Wall lights with 3 lights.
the price is for one, 3 are available
The iron has not been lacquered, n...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of 1900s French Silvered Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed silvered bronze sconces with nice lion's head detail.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Bronze
$3,975 / set
Gilt and Lacquered Friezes , also for Wall Light Sconces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4738 - An idea for these three gilt and lacquered friezes : for wall light sconces: on the wall, hanging above three parchment fans that hide the electrical connections. The parch...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
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.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Silvered Bronze Nickel Caldwell Baguès Neoclassical Urn Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of silvered / polished nickel bronze sconces with a Baguès Paris label in the back in the neoclassical design with urns and ram's head back plate and three candelabr...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Glass Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and large scale pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood and frosted glass Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce displays a most decorative circular back p...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Wonderful Pair of Brushed Silvered Bronze Filigree Neoclassical Caldwell Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of large Caldwell brushed silvered bronze neoclassical oval filigree three-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Crystal Sconces with Mirror, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and crystal sconces with mirror. France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Bow Top Wreath Wall Sconces E.F. Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair gilt bronze neoclassical bow top two-arm
Wall Sconces, By E.F. Caldwell.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Dore Bronze Three-Arm Wall Sconces Putti Urn
Located in Roslyn, NY
Pair of very fine Caldwell doré bronze three-arm sconces with Cherub plaque and urn top in the neoclassical form.
Category
20th Century 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.
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