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
Italian Table Lamp Mangani Porcelain faux Malachite Gilt bronze Neoclassical
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid Century Italian table lamp vase lamp with faux Malachite
Style: Neoclassical, Empire, Antique, Vintage, Classic, Mid Century, Louis XVI, Traditional.
Design by Mangani, Florence ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
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
Large French Regency Louis XV Wood Hand Carved Baroque Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Large neoclassic wood carved gold leaf Baroque giltwood five-light chandelier. the scrolled arms with foliate embellishment pincered to a gadrooned central knop with foliate baluster...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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
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
Set of 3 1940's French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Fish/ Dolphon Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Mathed SET of 3. French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Dolphin/ Fish/ Sea Creature / Koi Wall Sconces with Original Opaline Glass Shades. I found these in the Montmarte section of Pa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,888 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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
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
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
$42,595 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of 19th Century Wedgewood Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century Wedgewood urns converted to lamps with new custom parchment shades. Shades are 14" diameter x 8" high. Unusual color.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$3,650 / set
Neoclassical Tole Painted Black & Gold Trophy Mantel Urn Vase Table Lamp 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Neoclassical black and gold painted lamp featuring a handled vase with gold feathers and amber bead tassels atop a golden pedestal.
Dimensions:
38"h x 7.5" x 7.5", shade 20...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$329 Sale Price
30% Off
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Ceramic Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century slender chandelier made of cast, gilt bronze and accented with a spike at the bottom in cobalt ceramic–vitrified by fire to a depth of color and sheen that could ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Thierry Despont Hyperion Floor Lamp in Birch and Bronze
Located in Hudson, NY
These incredible lamps were designed by renowned world designer Thierry Despont the 1990s. The quality and construction is of top grade.
The bodies are made from Of high density fig...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$18,500 / item
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
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
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
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
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
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
Small Italian Lamp in White Marble, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Small desk/bedside lamp in white/beige marble with chiseled bronze edge.
Cream and gold lampshade.
Neoclassical style, Italy, circa 1920.
In very good condition, electricity redone...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$170 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Neoclassical Style Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian Neoclassical style clear and blue cut glass chandelier
Russian, 20th century
Measures: Height 156cm, diameter 94cm
This superb Russian chandelier exemplifies the grace and elegance of the Russian Neoclassical style. The chandelier features ten S-scroll light branches, each crafted from clear cut glass. The branches issue from a parcel gilt cobalt blue dish...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
$70,992 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French neoclassical style carved alabaster and bronze chandelier. The chandelier is composed of a carved alabaster bowl-form body suspended from a series of patinated ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, 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
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
Baccarat Crinoline Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine "Crinoline" Chandelier by Baccarat featuring the classical crystal "plumes", octagon graduated chains and long slinder prisms. 8 lights.
France, circa 1930.
Dimensions:...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
French Neoclassical / Beaux Arts Style Bronze Hanging Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional Neoclassical / Beaux Arts style bronze six arm hanging light fixture.
Excellent quality.
Recently professionally re-wired and ready to install.
France, late 19th centu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces, 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, 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
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
Pair E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical gilt bronze three-light sconces from Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1900s, featuring female caryatids with headdress of fruit in the Greek style.
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
Neoclassic Chandelier by Taito Oy - 1920 - 1930
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Neoclassic Chandelier by Taito Oy - 1920 - 1930 attributed to Paavo Tynell .
Taito Oy was founded in 1918 .
The company´s operations were launched the following year .
Paavo Tynell ...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$14,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Style Giltwood Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt and Painted Carved Wood Candlestick Form Table Lamps, with black shades and carved stone leaf form finials. 35.5" H x 10" Diameter. Provenance: From a...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone
Large Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb and imposing Russian carved and giltwood and bronze chandelier, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$143,000
1920s Silver Plated Sconces With Convex Mirrored
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Silver plated sconces with cracked mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
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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