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
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.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage 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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
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.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
$37,500 / set
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
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
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building. The sconce is in exception...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces Originally Candles. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian gilt bronze and crystal two arm sconces with tear drop prisms and decorative floral motif. Originally candle powered and can be e...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops.
Seven scrolled finely chiseled arms on two levels.
Available three pairs.
Provenance fro...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$33,224 Sale Price
20% 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 Pair French Neoclassical Empire Patina Gilt Bronze Filigree Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Neoclassical Empire Patinated & Gilt Bronze Filigree Center Two Arm Sconces Completely Rewired With New Candelabra Sock...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
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
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 Neoclassical Girandole Gilt Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical girandole giltwood and gesso two arm oval mirrored wall sconces with scrolled foliage crest, decorative interior borders, and acanthus scrolled candle ar...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
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 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
Pair c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces. Beautiful French estate find.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$1,488 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Shield design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with unusual design
Category
1910s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 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
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 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
1920’s Caldwell Brown and Gold Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Brown patinated bronze three lights Caldwell sconces, with unusual scrolled arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Oval Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’a Caldwell silver plated oval sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 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
1920's Etched Mirror Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / 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
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
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 French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful scrolled backplate from where the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$15,200 / set
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
Italian Silver Gilt Urns Converted into Small Lamps Hand Made Shades With Silver
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very nice 18th century Italian urns converted into lamps with custon parchment shades, silver leaf. These would be charming sconces on wall brackets. ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
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 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
$990 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of French 1940s Bronze Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
This attractive pair of French sconces, dating back to the 1940s, are made from patinated bronze, giving them a unique vintage appeal. The quality of these pieces is remarkable, and ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$880 / set
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
$2,367 Sale Price / set
30% 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
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
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
1970′ Pair of Ceiling Lights or Sconces with Flowers and Leaves Maison Bagués
Located in Paris, FR
Pair Ceiling or wall lights in gilded metal, 6 bulbs. Adorned with green colored leaves and glass or crystal flowers
Good condition, Circa 1970
Measures:...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Materials
Brass, 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
$1,720 / set
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
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
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
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
$13,192 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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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