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
Pair of Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous and impressive pair of Russian crystal & ormolu mounted three-light lantern chandeliers. A pair of Russian neoclassical style lantern chand...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$34,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Sconces by Maison Delisle
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of extreme high quality neoclassical bronze sconces by les Frères Delisle ( Maison Delisle)
US rewired and in working condition.
Signed LFD ( l...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Large French Dore Bronze Rock Crystal Louis XVI 9 Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Magnificent Large French Dore Bronze And Assorted Rock Crystal Louis XVI Style 9 Candelabra Light Chandelier In The Manner Of Maison Bagues.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$6,950 Sale Price
22% Off
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
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Cylinder Tall Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Cylinder Tall Table Lamps w/ Bronze Ribbon Ormolu and Raised on Carved Wooden Bases - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measuremen...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Neo-Classical Black and Gilt Metal Column Floor Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The black painted and gilt metal neoclassical floor lamp has elements of a classical column with a Corinthian capital and secondary base. In between is a black shaft. All rests on a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces By E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of signed sconces are by the renown firm of Edward F. Caldwell. The twin arms featuring Classical motifs issue from arrow form backplates. These sconces have been ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Milk Glass Empire Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style White Milk Glass Empire Column Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to finial) x 24" H (to light socket) x 5.5" W x 5.5" D. {3-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Silver Painted Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H (to finial) x 20" H (to light socket) x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Tall White Enamel Column Brass Table Lamps - a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Tall White Enamel Decorated Column Brass Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H (to finial) x 33" H (to light socket) x 7" W x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of light with a primary single socket above. Bronze lions with rings in their mouths adorn the spheres and the bases have elaborate tripod shapes...
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Ormolu Caldwell 3 Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical silvered bronze set of 3 sconces in the manner of Caldwell set on black velvet Backplate with silvered bronze ormolu mounts.
Rewired and rea...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical bronze armature support stylized flame shells, each holding one 40-60 watt bulb.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage French Empire Style Brass Corinthian Column Marble Base Table Lamps Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Brass Corinthian Column Marble Base Table Lamps - a Pair. Lamp design slightly different between lamps with examples pictured (see pic 5). One base slight...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Brass Cannonball Column Table Lamps - a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Brass Cannonball Column Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light socket) x 8.25" W x 8.25" D. {3-...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Arrow Sconces 2 Lights, Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style arrow sconces, wall lights in bronze with black & gold clip on Paper Shades.
US Rewired and in working condition, each Sconce takes 2 light bulbs wi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bourbon Restoration Period Ormolu 24-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Bourbon restoration period
Twenty-four light ormolu chandelier
Constructed in bronze, which has been cast with extraordinary attention to detail, and conformingly e...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th century Giltwood Converted Candlestick Lamp Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Classic pair of late 19th century Italian giltwood candlestick lamps featuring much detail and nice old patina. The fluted Corinthian columns sit on tri-shaped plinths with claw feet...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Palm Tree Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of neoclassic style Italian tole table lamps with stylized palm trees in planters toped with white rocks, brass lion heads, and ball...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,500 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality pair of Caldwell bronze sconces feature hand painted floral motifs, and gilt rosettes.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,200 / set
Vintage Stiffel Empire Neoclassical Style Urn Form Brass Table Lamps - a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stiffel Empire Neoclassical Style Urn Form Brass and Ivory Enamel Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light socket) x 6...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Bronze Painted Basket Pendant Light Composition Plaster
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style pendant light made of bronze painted Edwardian style cast composition plaster and a bronze finish brass chain. The light features Greek key and acanthus leaves det...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Superb Pair of Maison Baguès Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 2 lights sconces figuring a Numbien Warrior.
2 light, 25 watts bulb max.
US rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Head: 5" H,3" W
Optional back pla...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$3,950 / set
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Maison Bagues Style Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical sconces.
French Maison Bagues style bronze Neoclassical arrow sconces. These stunning French Empire s...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze and Mirror Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large 1900's neoclassic style gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with beveled mirror backplate, 3 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi.
Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen.
Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm.
Customizable in...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plated 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical chandelier is made of silver plated. This is a very elegant fixture with 12 arms. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
$2,037 Sale Price
35% Off
A Pair of Neoclassical Design Torcheres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Neoclassical design torcheres. The Pompeiian-inspired design featuring shallow bowl supported by four attenuated vertical elements with round stretcher on a marble base. Th...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
$7,200 / set
Pair of Luxurious 24K Gold-Plated Torchères Candelabras
Located in Warsaw, PL
These exceptional Louis XVI style torchiere candelabras are a testament to the enduring appeal of Neoclassical design. The juxtaposition of the darker, patinated bronze cherubs with ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Red Marble Urns Mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each urn cast with frieze of classical figures, raised on a bronze-mounted rouge griotte square marble base. The lampshades are silk and custom made by Blanche Field...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
1920s Gilt Bronze and Crystals Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sunburst sconces with crystals. Available in silver plate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$4,800 / 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
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
Fine Pair of Silvered Bronze & Wedgwood Neoclassical Two-Arm Wall Sconces E. F
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of silvered bronze lamp; Wedgwood
Neoclassical two-arm wall sconces
By E. F. Caldwell Co.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Silver Plate Sconces With Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with edged mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch.
Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam.
4" diameter back plate.
75W/bul...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original old cut glass shade
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fine French Empire Neoclassical Regency Dore Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical / Regency dore bronze & crystal 8 light chandelier in the manner of Baccarat.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Brazier Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) green and gold painted iron brazier style wreath design floor lamps with marble base (ONE SHADE MISSING; ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Iron
$24,000 / set
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic '19th-20th Century' Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th-20th century) beige and peach painted & carved wood barometer-shaped wall sconces with 3 patinated brass arms a...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Putto Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th century neoclassical style figural gilt-bronze five-light wall sconces. Each wall light depicting a putto with his torso leaning forward ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$18,450 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XVI/Neoclassical Style Oak & Bow Detail
Located in Bastogne, BE
A magnificent pair of antique French bronze wall sconces, exuding timeless elegance and grandeur.
These substantial sconces are crafted in either the Louis XVI or Neoclassical style...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th/19th Century Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of exquisite Neoclassical carved giltwood sconces, each having draped female figure with wings holding torch in each arm and one on her head, serving as the three candlearms, e...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Style Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A refined and very decorative pair of metal lamps in a very well done timeworn paint application in Tan and Bone. With lovely proportions and elegant presentation, the Urn has folia...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Two Handle Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp, early 20th century, the body painted with a scene of a courting couple signed "H. Poitevin", the reve...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Decorative Bronze Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a set of beautiful decorative bronze sconces, most likely originates from Europe in the 19th century.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,500 / set
1970’s Italian White Ceramic Cactus Lamp
Located in Hastings, GB
1970’s ceramic cactus lamp Italian
These lamps are widely considered to be a design by the American Decorator and artist John Dickinson, however the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
French Neoclassical Style Gilded Metal Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of French Neoclassical style sconces. The two-arm metal sconces are finely gild decorated and painted in a tortoise shell color tone adding a fashionable and stylish ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
French Floor Lamp with Three Lights in Bronze and Brass, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Neo-classical floor lamp with three arms of light, fluted brass stem, opaline glass tulips, tripod base with lion's paws in bronze.
Typically in the style of Arbus with its central ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$1,568 Sale Price
20% Off
French Wall Sconces Polished Brass & Glass Jules Leleu Style - Pair 4 available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
French Neoclassical Polished Brass and Faceted Glass pair of Sconces, Wall lights in Jules Leleu style.
Priced by pair. We have 4 Pair available.
Pair with three arms available Stock...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Three-Arm French Bronze Swag and Scroll-Arm Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Understated elegance is the best description of this three-arm chandelier.
Beautiful box chain supports the three-scroll and filigree engraved arms supporting the lights. The top an...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Midcentury Brass and Crystal Neoclassical Girandoles or Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of midcentury brass and crystal neoclassical girandoles or sconces features timeless styling, and intricate detail with solid brass quality enhanced by faceted crystals that pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, Flowers & Leaves
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian hand-carved Alabaster table lamp features baluster urn form with a wreath of flowes and leaves accentuating the top of the urn. The body of the lamp is mounted on ste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Brass
Neoclassical French Flush Mount Greek Key Brass Decoration Cut Glass Shade, 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Superb neoclassical French flush mount Brass “décor à la Grecque” with round cut glass shade.
US Rewired and takes 2 light bulbs with max. 60 watts or LE...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Reading Lamp with Removable Arm in Brass and Synthetic Green Painted Sheet Metal
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice reading lamp is made of a removable brass arm and a synthetic green shade in painted sheet metal style. French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,453 Sale Price
30% Off
Wonderful Pair E.F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Neoclassical 2-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of stamped E.F. Caldwell silvered bronze neoclassical 2-light sconces
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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.