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Neoclassical Lighting

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
1900 Large Leaded Glass Caldwell Lantern
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell unusual design leaded glass large lantern with 6 interior lights. Has ribbons and flowers design, also has canopy and additional chain. newly rewired (UL)
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

1970s Neo-Classical style Brass Frederick Cooper Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome pair of solid brass table lamps by Frederick cooper. It is 23” to the socket. The base is 7” in diameter. The shade base is 13”D with a height of 7”. They are both...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

An ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Blown Glass TABLE LAMP, MURANO, ITALY 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An important, elegant, luxurious table lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, composition of 3 generous and sensual pieces of milky white thick blown glass, by yet anonymous art...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces Anonymous Europe; late18th century Iron Approximate size: 26.5 (h) x 15 (w) x 5.5 (d) in. each This exquisite p...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Iron

SET of 6 French Neoclassical Bronze "Mr North Wind" Gas Converted Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 Antique 19thc French Bronze Gas Converted Wall Sconces. Featuring Mr North Wind blowing beauty. Newly wired and ready to mount. French estate find.
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1850s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

French Vintage Brass & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage 20th-century lantern exemplifies French craftsmanship and reverence for tradition with its flamboyant brass frame of scrollwork that will really light up a room. Likely ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s. This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Thew Brushed Brass Wall Light with Ochre Glass Shade by Artig
Located in New York City, NY
This brass wall lamp is part of the Thew family - strong, sturdy, modern yet classically trained in the ethos of early 20th-century design. Made of hand-brushed brass with an ochre glass shade that gives off a warm translucent glow. Thew can live perfectly in your built-ins, hallway, or over your bedside table. -Brass E26 socket. 4.5W dimmable LED bulb included. -Choose wiring: hardwire or plugin -Choose cord color: off white, dark green, brown or custom color -Choose wire side: Left-side (facing), Right-side (facing) All Artig Lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Amazing French 19th century Neoclassical-theme table lamp, recently converted from gas to electric. The new lampshade features a black exterior and silver, tortoiseshell pattern on t...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pillaret Trio Table Lamp by Studio Dunn
Located in Rumford, RI
Our clover-shaped table lamp compels attention with both organic flow and precise symmetry. The optional diffusor softens the light above, while the three-column shade creates a lumi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Vintage Neoclassical Urn Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade Style: Italian Neoclassical Dimensions: 23”H x 6.50”W x 5.50”D Shade: 9"H x 13"W x 13"D
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Etched Mirror Sconces with Cobalt Glass
Located in New York, NY
set of 4 circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with Cobalt blue glass
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade Style: French Neoclassical Condition: Newly Rewired Dimensions: 22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D Shade: 10.50”H x 13”W x 13”D
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Neoclassical style alabaster and bronze pendant light fixture, ca. 1890. An impressive late 19th-century alabaster ceiling pendant...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Workstead Bole Sconce in Color
Located in Floyd, VA
Bole positions a rotund form beneath a fabric shade, presenting a grounded yet buoyant composition for the wall. Available in White or Black Enamel, each version provides the perfect...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lighting

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Enamel

Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Faceted Crystal Glass Urn Brass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Heavy Faceted Leaded Crystal Glass Urn Form Brass Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socke...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Monumental Large Neo Classical Gilt Bronze Sculptured Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and amazing work museum quality of lighting Art. The first owner of this incredible piece of lighting art must have been one of the wealthiest people in town, because this qua...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
Located in Floyd, VA
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

French Neoclassical Style White Alabaster, Gilt Bronze and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style alabaster, gilt bronze, and brass pendant light fixture. This impressive antique pendant light features a beautifully shaped carved white and ivory tone ala...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze one light sconces.
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with scalloped backplate
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical style. Veined alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Spanish alabaster table lamp from the 60s. In neoclassical and Art Deco style, this lamp is made of veined and turned alabaster and worked in relief in the shape of a vase, offering ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34.5" H (to finial) x 22.5" H (to light socket) x 5.5" W x 5.5" D. {...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Giovanni Patrini for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Coroso Urn Form Lamps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking pair of signed Giovanni Patrini for Seguso Verti d'Arte Coroso finished urn form lamps exemplifies the refined elegance and craftsmanship of Murano glass artistry. Each...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Murano Glass

Brass Turned Vintage Floor Lamp Classical Style, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French floor lamp in brass made circa 1960. Simple, elegant design. Height given without bulb and shade This is suitable to USA or European and UK standards. Sold without shade. S...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style 8-Iight Italian Porcelain and Brass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant neoclassical style chandelier, eight lights, in porcelain decorated in pure gold and gold plated brass. Italian production from the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Gold, Brass

French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s. This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose. The light shining through the amber color stone...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Historistic Ceiling Lamp Vienna Around 1890s with Glass Sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s with glass sticks Polished and stove enamelled Glass sticks are replaced ( new ).
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixtures with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French gilt bronze light fixture with 2 interior lights, and Opaline glass inset from a Paris Hotel (available also in silver finish)
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Brass Chandelier with Crystal Drops Ceiling Pendant circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass ceiling pendant Lustre with crystal drops and half a sphere of engraved glass French, circa 1900 Good antique condition. This lustre is suitable to USA or EU and UK standards....
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Handsome Black & Gold Lion Motif Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large black and gold table lamp having reclining lion sculpture on stepped base and elegantly shaped black lamp shade.
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1990s American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Two-Light Wall Lanterns
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable pair of French Neoclassical-style wall lanterns. These elegant wall lamps feature a polished brass frame and three curved clear glass panels. Each wall light has two sock...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Two-Light Sconces in the Style of Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, each having a backplate of scrolling gilt metal, adorned with faceted crystal prisms, drops, and pendants; floral rosettes petals pay homage to the styles of Maison ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1910 Silver Plate Bronze and Hurricane Glass Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1910 Hurricane glass sconces with silver plate bronze body, two lights
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

A Pair of POSTMODERN NEOCLASSICAL Wall LAMPS Sconces France 1990-2000
Located in PARIS, FR
A thin and elegant pair of (double) wall appliques sconces, to be attributed, France 1990-2000. Each sample consists in a single curved wall base with 2 short arms holding 2 long ver...
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1990s French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Stone TABLE LAMP in Albert TORMOS Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A massive and elegant recomposed stone table lamp, Art-Deco, Neoclassical, Shabby-Chic, impressive heavy piece of recomposed stone, reinterpreting the shapes and volumes of classic a...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Stone

Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your entryway, patio, or garden with this exquisite pair of antique wall lanterns. Crafted from solid brass and boasting a beautiful...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Glass

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Caldwell 16 lights silver plated chandeliers from a very prominent state in NYC with a beautiful neoclassic design
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian white marble desk or table lamps in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, Italy. New white linen cu...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Hand Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces in bronze, very heavy and well done. 60 watts max bulb. US rewired and in working condition Backplate: 3 inches diameter.  
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of French Neoclassical Urn Lamps in Veined Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19t
Located in Lincoln, GB
Fine Pair of French Neoclassical Urn Lamps in Veined Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century A distinguished and highly decorative pair of late ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble

Amethyst Austrian Neoclassical Theme Campana Urn Mounted As A Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A spectacular amethyst vase featuring faceted diamond cuts, fan cuts and faceted border. The lamp with bronze Bacchus masks with handles, hand-chased grape leaves and an egg/dart rim...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical style. Hand-carved alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1950s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hand-carved alabaster table lamp formed by two assembled parts: base and diffuser. Both pieces are hand-worked and turned, offering vegetal shapes of roses where the light is diffuse...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

Pair of Heavy Brass Urn Table Lamps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Exceptional pair of vintage brass table lamps in the style of Frederick Cooper and Stiffel, these footed urn bases have surprising weight behind their twisting design. The brass trop...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pending Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pending lantern By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal Technique: cast, mo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Pair of Italian Carved Two-light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of painted and parcel giltwood, each diamond-shaped backplate outcarved with stylized fleur-de-lis, surmounted by palmette flanked by festooning, two iron C-scroll c...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wood

Sunburst Crown Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant neoclassical style sunburst crown flush mount from the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950s. This ceiling fixture features a gilt iron sunburst crown shaped structure with a pressed glass shade with a gilt iron finial. It has a highly decorative leafed design surrounding the central pressed fluted glass shade. It will be a nice addition to a Mid-Century Modern, Classical or Contemporary ambiance. Place it in a main room, corridor, bathroom or foyer. Newly wired. Measures: 32.5 cm diameter x 12 cm height // 12,79 in diameter x 4,72 in height Leafed Light Fixture // Sunburst Light Fixture // Crown Light...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamp in style Maison Baguès - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Neo-classical lamp in polished and patinated bronze in the style of Maison Baguès. This lamp will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY USA facili...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of 4 neoclassical style bronze round lanterns. French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940. Total Height with chain and canopy is 26 inch (66cm) but chain can be ad...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Brass Table Lamp, Classical Style, Marble Base, France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a lamp in brass with a marble base. It has been done in France during the 19th Century. It could fit perfectly with classical american...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Brass

1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze sconces with one light
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Brass Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a brass Neoclassical candelabra style chandelier that houses 6 lights, hardwired and ready to be installed.
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Brass Chandelier Brass & Frozen Glass Ceiling Pendant circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Frozen & brass ceiling pendant made circa 1900 in the classical style. Good antique condition. This lustre is suitable to USA or EU and UK standards. Shipping: D32 H69 4 kg.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Neoclassical lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Workstead, Maison Baguès, and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $240,000 while the average work can sell for $3,427.

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