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
Pr. French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Style Parcel-Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Pair of French, 19th Century Empire-Neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze five-light wall lights (Sconces). The elongated dark patinated two-tone frames, ea...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Foliage & Ribbon Wall Sconces. C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical ormolu bronze three arm wall sconces with decorative flanking ribbons, bird wings, cornucopia fluted beaded candle arms, central intertwined snakes with ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Wire
Wonderful Neoclassical Nickel-Plated Three-Arm Sconces Attributed E.F. 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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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Wonderful Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Large Urn 3-Light Caldwell Sconces, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical pair of patinated bronze large urn form top and oval back 3 light sconces rewired and ready to enjoy, very fine cast and detail.
We have had this model scon...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,950 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of E.F. Caldwell Polished Silver Two-Arm Neoclassical Bow-Top Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant pair of E.F. Caldwell marked silvered nickel bronze sconces with embellished bow top and framed with filigree draping. With a softly aged gilt bronze patina, the sconces are ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful French Petite Bronze Single Light Torchiere Filigree Oval Back Sconce
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French style, antique patina bronze single candelabra light torchiere form with filigree and oval back plate neoclassical single sconce. UL certified wired and ready to i...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 Early 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Giltwood Sconce Mirrors
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of early 19th century continental sconce mirrors with original early glass and original gilding. Two arm sconces for candles. Great size and wo...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Beech, Giltwood
Fine Pair French Dore 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
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Pair of Doré Bronze Caldwell Four-Arm Ribbon, Bow and Tassel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
These beautiful doré bronze sconces are truly breathtaking. They are full of incredible detail, beginning from the long ribbon leading down to the beautiful bow in the center, to eac...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
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
1920’s Caldwell Brown patina Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s brown patina Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,850 / set
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
$5,800 / 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
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
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Caldwell Sconces With Rams Heads
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with Rams Heads and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
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
1900s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with three lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 arms
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900's Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze and Mirror Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large 1900's neoclassic style gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with beveled mirror backplate, 3 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1940's Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1940’s gilt bronze 3 lights sconces
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
1940s Neoclasical Brass Sconces Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in London, GB
The 1940s set of four wall lights attributed to André Arbus (1903-1969) in gilded brass and mahogany.
Mahogany support with fluted brass base, from which three arms of light rise, en...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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 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
1960’s Neoclassical Nickel plated French Sconces, 2 pair available
Located in Miami, FL
1960’s Neoclassical Nickel plated French Sconces, 2 pair available
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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 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
$1,650 / set
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
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
Neoclassical Arrow Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Hollywood Regency painted metal three light sconces in the form of a quiver holding arrows with gold ends. Most likely French, 1940s or 1950s.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Neoclassical Wall Lamp Torch with Swans and Eagle, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Special lamp in the form of a torch with swans and eagle.
Made of hand carved wood. The lamp dates from circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces Bronze Three Arm Light with Fairy Figures
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of neoclassical style bronze girandole wall sconces, the fine bronze frame with mirror back and three arms decorated with figurine woman.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French bronze three arm neoclassical style wall sconces.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 / set
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
Pair of sconces in steel and bronze
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A pair of forged scones in steel and bronze. Italy, circa 1970.
They are electrified but can also used with candles.
They can be moved from left to right. No lampshades.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$1,719 / set
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of large Italian giltwood sconces in neoclassical style, with crossed flags, bows and arrows, animals and laurel leaves among other detail...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
$5,875 / set
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
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...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Sconces
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Sconces. Wonderful Filigree work. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,750 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Striking pair of neoclassical style hand-carved and polished rock crystal silver-leafed three-light sconces.
21st century.
Each silver-leafed sconce is centered with a hand-carved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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)
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Two Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
These two large and exquisite gilt bronze sconces were crafted in the early 20th Century in France in a grand, Neoclassical style.
The lights feature long stems which take the for...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$16,286 / set
1970′ Wall Lamp in the Style of Maison Bagués or Banci
Located in Paris, FR
patina iron wall lamp decorated with crystal or glass. Urn and leaf decoration
Maison Banci
Circa 1970
Good condition
Measures: Length : 104 cm
Width : 40 cm
Depth : 16 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Egyptian Revival Part Ormolu D'appliques Wall Lights, c 1830
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French neoclassical pair of ormolu bronze d'appliques wall lights in an Egyptian revival style. These have been part gilt to enhance the detailed figures, each w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Pair of 1940 Glass Sconces Mary Antoinette Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces in Neoclassical Trophy Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian wall sconces in Neoclassical trophy form of gilt softwood now electrified. Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu and Crystal Sconces Signed Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and monumental pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and crystal seven arm, nine-light sconces, signed Baccarat. Each lyre shape sconce is centered by a fin...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Cast Bronze and Glass Sconces, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast bronze and glass sconces, France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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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