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
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Italian Alabaster Marble Urn Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Italian Alabaster Marble Urn Table Lamp with Carved Serpent Handles. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H (to finial) x 22" H (to li...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
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
$8,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Scrolled Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Sherle Wagner 3 French Bronze Glass Dome Flush Mount Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of 3 French bronze & milk glass dome flush mount light fixtures in the style and manor of Sherle Wagner
Each fixture sold separately.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th century Silver Plated Caldwell Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa late 19 centuru Caldwell silver plated lantern with 6 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Lire Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell Lire sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1900s Large Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell large sconces with 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell silver plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and high quality Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal chandelier. This spectacular circular chandelier is centered at the bottom by hexagonal...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage Neoclassical 3D Armillary Astrological Zodiac Bronze Patina Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style 3D Armillary Astrological Zodiac Patinated Bronze Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 31" H (to shade) x 26" H (to light socke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
18th/19th Century Pair of Russian Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of end of 18th/early 19th century Russian neoclassical figural gilt and patinated bronze candelabra.
Gilt-bronze circular pedestal on rectangular plinth, the base with neoclassical foliate frieze, the pedestal with surrounding frieze of stylized female masks with Russian-style headdresses, which are connected by draperies. Each pedestal with the patinated bronze figure of either a young man or a young woman in classical garments, each holding a baluster vase from which emerge naturalistically designed, cast and chiselled branches of leaves and roses, the rose flowers serving as bobeches for candles.
The detailed and naturalistic design of the rose branches...
Category
1790s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A splendid two Candle Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with replaced pleated shade, now electrified. Fine details including Acorn Finials, Beaded Candle Holders...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and unique French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier. The five arm chandelier is centered by a striking patinated bronze ball with a fi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Columned Table Lamp in Black Wood and Bronze Italy
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant table lamp is an Italian contemporary production.
The column in wood has a wenghe finish, the lampshade is in black fabric.
On the top and on the foot there are bronze ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze and White Marble Floor Lamp Attributed to E.F. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Antique floor lamp attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, finely crafted from bronze, metal, wood and distinguished by its white marble base depicting three swans on a tripod carved woode...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces.
US rewired, refinished.
Category
1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,380 / set
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Two Patina Bronze Neoclassical Floor Lamp Tripod
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical two patina bronze floor lamp with a tripod claw feet base, made in france in the 1950s.
Original European wired takes one regular Light bulb or LED comes with a foot sw...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Six Light Neoclassical Candelabra, Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Six Light Candelabras mounted as Lamps
19th Century
Dimensions:
Candelabra: 30.75" x 13"
Overall: 46.5 " x 13"
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 1960s 2 Patina Bronze Hand Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional suite of 6 French bronze 2 patina wall Sconces in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1960.
Priced by pair.
US rewired, one socket, 60 watts max or LED .
Backplate dimen...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Giltwood Two-Light Mirror Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of Italian giltwood wall sconces, each with a shield shaped mirror and two arms with singular candle caps. The two arms of light reflect in the mirrors for an opulent l...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,450 / set
Antique Clodion French Neoclassical Figural Bronze Trophy Cup Urn Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Style Figural Bronze Trophy Cup Urn Table Lamp, Signed Clodion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 23" H (to light socket) x 8" W...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Huge pair of Torchères by Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible Maison Lancel sconces, very rare in that dimension 53 inches High.
US rewired and in working condition
Totally restored and refinished
100w max Bulb
Shade dimensions 14 di...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,950 / set
Exceptional French Neo-Classical Floor Lamp, 1880s
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional French Neo-Classical Floor Lamp, 1880s
Softwood, painted and gilded. Solid wood, stained and finished with Neo-Classical accents. Three-bulb socket with shade.
Electrif...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$1,343 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Empire-style candlestick, crafted from polished bronze in a golden tone, has been expertly repurposed as an elegant lamp. Showcasing classic Empire motifs, it featu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,450
Bronze Chandelier or Ceiling Light, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceiling light. Bronze. France, late 19th century
French chandelier made of bronze at the end of the 19th century, formed by a central axis with very marked lines and decorated with ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Small Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell small gilt bronze double light sconces, original gilding.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1920s Caldwell Silver plated bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with two arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Etched On Both The Bell And To...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces Wall Lamps Neoclassical France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Maison Charles pineapple bronze sconces, US rewired an in working condition 2 bulb 60 watts Max.
Measures: Back-plate: 5 inches H, 4 inches W (...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Neoclassical Gilt Wooden Eagle Sconce
By Palladio
Located in Redding, CT
Large Neoclassical Gilt Wooden Eagle Sconce. This is a two candled wall sconce and is not electrified. Use with candles only. Romantic and charming for any formal room . Small loss on right eagle wing.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Empire Style Gold Brass Metal Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Gold Brass Metal Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socket) x 6" W x 6" D. {3-Way (...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Workstead Tube Sconce / Flush Mount Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The TUBE SCONCE / FLUSH MOUNT MEDIUM is a versatile slim sconce, our take on a classic vanity fixture. Mounted either vertically, horizontally, or flush mo...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,840 / item
Seven-Light Chandelier, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Glass chandelier with six lights around the gallery and one in the basket. The crown is decorated with hanging droplets while the basket ends in a droplet-shaped final. The candle sl...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
1930's Neoclassic Column Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's neoclassic column shape bronze table lamps. In very good condition.
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair Of Decorative Neoclassical Style Glass Lamps With Shades
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of table lamps with faceted glass and circular standard, brushed metal base and wafer, faceted glass finial and covered with a lined fabric shade having a Dale Tiffany label...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1900's Caldwell Etched Mirror 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with two silver plated arms for lights. Available 2 pairs
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Two Austrian Purple Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in London, GB
Two Austrian purple cut glass and gilt bronze lamps
Austrian, Early 20th Century
Height 40cm, width 11cm, depth 11cm
These lamps are truly exceptional antique pieces of Austrian design. They were created in the early 20th century, in the refined Neoclassical style which was in fashion at the time. They are crafted from fine purple amethyst crystal glass and gilt bronze (ormolu).
The stems of the lamps are shaped like classical campagna vases...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$8,981 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1920's Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patina bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Gilt Candelabra Style Two Candle Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
A beautiful two-light candelabra makes for perfect statement lighting. This lamp was produced circa 1925 to 1950, and it exudes design chic and grace. This is a heavy piece that incl...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
$256 Sale Price
84% Off
1920s Caldwell Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Chandelier with Ram's Heads in the Louis XVI Style. French work in the st
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant 6 lights chandelier is made of bronze. It is decorated with ram's heads on the top and ornaments on the arms. This is a French work in the Louis XVI style. In t...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Panel Round Bent Glass Lantern Four-Light Caldwell Urn Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical or regency patina bronze, panel round bent glass lantern with four candelabra lights in the manner of E.F. Caldwell finished off with urn finials all the top...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Italian Neoclassical Giltwood and Glass Chandelier with Figural Carvings
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1860, this exceptional giltwood chandelier with three lights embodies the grandeur of the Neoclassical style. The circular frame is richly adorned with hand-ca...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Cut Glass
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt-bronze sconces in the Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, with rams' heads at the base of the arms, a central lion mask, anthemion leaf finial and bell flowers desce...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,950 / set
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern 4 candelabra light fixture
Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House New York City
Wiri...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Classic and elegant bamboo style, circa 1950s original Maison Baguès floor lamp. US rewired. Maximum wattage: 100W.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$7,900 / set
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Clear Glass Round Hanging Lantern, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and clear glass three-light round hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable three-light pendant lantern features an elegant round brass frame with a round, cle...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Old Paris Armorial Urn Lamps, 19th Century France
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Lovely pair of old Paris urn lamps, 19th century. Armorial decoration with swan shape handles. Original finials top the lamps. Overall dimensions includi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$704 Sale Price / set
36% Off
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell chandelier with gilded details ,matching sconces available.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Opaque White Cast Glass Round Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful cast opaque white glass ceiling pendant in the classical taste, made by the Chicago Glass Company, decorated with double handled urns and acanthus leaf swags. Decorativ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Jules Leleu Style French Wall Sconces, Wall Lights - Pair, 6 available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of French Neoclassical Sconces, Wall Lights by Jules Leleu from the 1950.
Same sconces in nickel-plated are available Sto...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Gilt Ditales
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated double light sconces with gilt details
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Russian Neoclassical, Bronze, Crystal, Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian Neoclassical, Bronze, Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
A bronze and crystal chandelier designed and produced in Italy c. 1950s. This example features a set of six lighted ar...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair, Arlus Style Neoclassical Hand Nickel & Round Opaline Glass Sconces France
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical polished Nickel wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe.
Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts.
U...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Neoclassical style gilt and silvered iron 19th Century floor lamps
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style gilt and silvered iron 19th Century floor lamps
French, 19th Century
Height 195cm, diameter 46cm
The monumental floor lamps in this are set on silvered iron circu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
$42,546 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1920's English Silver Plated Cherub Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's English silver plated bronze cherub shape sconces
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier with 16 lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Neoclassic style two tiers 16 lights chandelier with Greek key design and black patina
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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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