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.
to
238
1,482
442
1,888
59
29
Height
to
Width
to
1,137
934
86
182
62
116
57
80
55
63
55
63
57,022
19,290
8,928
7,914
3,829
2,690
1,976
1,602
1,588
934
835
791
644
604
540
406
201
127
56
486
1,346
88
501
480
160
81
76
146
57
105
104
77
54
20
19
1,637
849
483
438
390
1,301
716
454
437
324
1,976
1,930
1,951
200
18
15
14
10
Style: Neoclassical
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and large 19.8 inches in diameter Neoclassical Alabaster 3-light chandelier hand-carved masterpiece, ca. 1920
Thanks to its impressive size and timeless neoclassical form, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Hanging Lanterns-26”H x 15”W
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your entryway, patio, or garden with this exquisite pair of antique hanging lanterns. Crafted from solid brass and copper and a beautiful verdigris patina, these lanter...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Brass Glass Wall Light With Buff Color Shade by Artig Lighting
By Artig
Located in New York City, NY
Sculpted in elegance and effortlessly bridging the gap between classic and modern aesthetics, Buff’s warm glass shade in soft buff and a raw brass backplate, is a statement piece tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Solid Copper Architectural Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate the curb appeal of your home or add a touch of timeless elegance to your outdoor spaces with this magnificent pair of large, solid copper architectural wall lanterns. The...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair of NEOCLASSIC TABLE LAMPS, in the style of ROMEO REGA, Italy 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in PARIS, FR
An important and rigorous pair of table lamps, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classical, Seventies, asymmetrical compositions of 2 rectangular blocks in beige veneered wood, offset...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Marbro Neoclassical Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Marbro Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Bronze, Marble
Color: Amber
Brand: The Marbro Lamp Compa...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Brass Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Light Pink Neoclassicism
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Restored Chandelier from the Neoclassical Era – circa 1910
For sale is a stunning chandelier from the Neoclassical period (circa 1910), characterized by its elegant symm...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1920's Caldwell Mirror Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces with mirrored back plated
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Brass Corinthian Column Standard Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly attractive Neoclassical design antique Victorian Corinthian column brass floor standard lamp now converted to electricity, circa 1890 in date.
This splendid lamp fe...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1940's Neoclassical Style Antique Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Painted Swags and Bows. Brass finial on the bottom. 42" Long x 12"diameter. Good overall condition. Rewired with ...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
1930’s Caldwell Sunburst Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s Caldwell sunburst bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved White Marble Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved White Marble Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W x 6.5" D. {...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair of Stiffel Brass Columnar Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Lomita, CA
This is an extraordinary pair of Stiffel lamps in size, design and presence. The pair are vintage Stiffel brass columnar lamps from the mid to late 20th Century. They are a decoratin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Etched Bell Jar Glass & Patinated Black Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Lantern Fixture, In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Category
20th Century 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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Workstead Bole Sconce in Color
By Workstead
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Enamel
French Alabaster Neoclassical Pedestal Lamp-Column Lamp-Silk Lamp Shade-60
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Magnificent French finely carved Alabaster Lamp in Neoclassical Style and with Silk Shade from the 60s
The soft Colors vary from beige to brown-rose and reflect the Classic Style T...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Metallic Thread
1920 Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze one light sconces with sunburst design backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Each finely composed lamp is centered by a baluster-form shaft of cut rock crystal, issuing a pair of spiraled gilt bronze candle arms adorned with foliate scrolls and floral rosette...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
By Workstead
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Classic Tole and Gilt Bronze French Empire Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Impressive, excellently crafted empire style chandelier. Made in France. Notice nice definition in gilt work and impressive chain. Wired for USA with UL approved parts.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Style Table Lamp With Dragonflies Design
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Tiffany Style table lamp. Its shade is shaped as an umbrella. Its stained glass depict different shades of red, orange, yellow and green....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stained Glass
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.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of French Maison Lancel Brass Hand Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel “Hand” sconces
US rewired and in working condition
40 watts max bulb.
Priced by pair
Back plate: 3 inches diameter.
Custom backplate available.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, 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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass
Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane Italian Gold-Plated Table Lamp Hand Painted
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane is an Italian company, which for over 70 years, skilled hands give life to valuable achievement...
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Three pairs of Andre Arbus wall sconces. Bronze back plate and painted bronze hand. Nice and original old patina.
10" height with the shade, ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Jonathan Adler Versailles Collection Buffet Lamps in Cobalt and Brass - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Inspired by scrolling Neoclassical candlesticks, the Versailles Buffet Lamp by Jonathan Adler is a smart combination of powder-coated color with natural brass accents. Packing powerf...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the baluster body decorated with "Deutsche Blumen" on both...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe.
3 pair available.
Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts.
US wired and in working condition.
Back ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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)
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Opaline Vaseline Glass Table Lamps - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Opaline Vaseline Glass Table Lamps - A Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H (to finial) x 21" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W x 6.5" D. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Vintage Painted Carved Wood Urn Shaped Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Painted Carved Wood Urn Shaped Lamps. The hand carved urn shaped body sits atop a square plinth base. Ebonized detailing accents the lamps. Lamps are wired with a double cluster light...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate. From Waldorf Hotel in NYC. Available in bronze and silver plated
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Two Cylindrical Four Light Brass Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Two classical American four light cylindrical brass lanterns with curved glass panels. Hardwired with original canopies included. Priced individually.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Torch Tole Pendant Chandelier Glass Shade Neoclassical Design, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming classic chandelier in an extravagant design: rust-brown finish in harmonious combination with warm alabaster shape glass, to e...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Billy Haines Style Silverplate Candlestick Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Regency style silverplate lamp with tall foliate and ribbed column, tripod paw feet on concave-shaped base .
Category
20th Century British Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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.