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.
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Style: Neoclassical
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
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell silver plated 8 lights chandelier very unusual floral design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Gilt Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of large belle Époque bronze doré three graces figural candelabras mounted as lamps, the gilt bronze bases modeled as the three graces, supporting a tazza, all supported by a ro...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Antique French Green / Silver Neoclassical Tole Painted Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, early 20th century.
An antique neoclassical style table lamp. The lamp features a traditional column model form with a silver tole base which has original green paint to su...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Zinc Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French neoclassical style zinc lamps.
Stunning large pair of French Neoclassical style zinc lamps. These French zinc lamps ha...
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1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Jacques Adnet Style French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Brass sconces in the Style of Jacques Adnet .
US rewired and in working condition.
2 lights, 60 watts max bulb.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Amber Alabaster Pendant Mounted on Brass Rod, Sweden, 1920
Located in New York, NY
An elegant shape carved from a dramatic multi-hues amber alabaster provides depth of color at all levels of light.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Boho 1968 Pieri Tullio Gilt Eagle Lamps - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Commanding in presence and patriotic in spirit, this striking pair of Vintage Boho Pieri Tullio Gilt Eagle Lamps brings sculptural elegance and historical grandeur to any interior. C...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
French Neoclassical Cut Crystal Girandole or Table Lamp
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and decorative French cut crystal in white and prink girandole or table lamp. The frame is mad of antiqued style metal and the lamp is decorate with droplets and white an...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
A Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Magnificent Large Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze, cranberry glass and cut crystal multi light lantern chandeliers of exquisite craftsmanship. Each unusual lantern is embellished with a fine Russian cranberry glass bell...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Neoclassical style chandeliers, made in England and dating from around the 1950’s.
The quality is superb, they are made from patinated brass and each hav...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with crystal drops, and crystal spear surrounding a multifaceted crystal centerpiece bowl. The crys...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Maison Baguès Bronze and Enamel 'Feuillage' 3-Light Wall Sconces France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 3 lights wall sconces in great bronze quality and colorful enamel.
Both came from the same house. Original foil label on the reverse, Baguès, Paris.
Pe...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
1930s French Fleur-de-Lis Pendant Lamp Forged Iron and Steel Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Pendant French Style Old Chandelier in Stainless Steel & Forged Iron from Mexico circa 1930s.
The chandelier is divided into four sections displaying a Fleur de Lis cutout.
...
Category
1930s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Figural Maiden Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C French Gilt Bronze & Marble Neoclassical Style Figural Maiden Table Lamp with Shade. Item features gold and patinated bronze, beautiful marble, and cut glass mount from its or...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Richard Ginori French Blue Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Urn shaped porcelain lamps featuring a french blue color and 22kt gold pinstripe detail. Lamps have been rewired to USA ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 1930s Painted Wood Crystal Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Super chic.
Measures: 13" (W shade), shade 7" diameter.
US plug, aged condition, shade in good condition.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Hardwood
1950s Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Vase Urn Baluster Marbro Style Lamp
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Am impressive neoclassical vintage Italian table lamp. Solid translucent white alabaster urn, vase or balusters form with very subtle gray veining....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassic Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Italian wall sconces crafted in wood in classic form decorated with gilt floral designs over an alluring red background with three metal arms having gilt acanthus le...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassic Maitland-Smith Porcelain Lamp Serpentine Lion Heads
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic Maitland-Smith porcelain lamp with serpentine style lion head details and original off-white pleated fabric hard back shade. Beautiful condition, keeping...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and faux painted Porphyry lamp. The lamp is raised by ormolu ball feet below a most decorati...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1930 Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1920 silver plated one light sconces. Price per set of two sconces
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 19th century circular gilt bronze chandelier in the neoclassical style featuring a circular frame decorated with twisted ribbon, rosettes, drapery swags and beads, with h...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Tole Red & Gilt Decorative Single Arm Shaded Wall Sconces 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Tole red and gilt decorative foliage single arm shaded wall sconces with tapered back plates, 20th Century
Interior wall mounting back plate 11" Tall / 3.75" Wide
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tin, Wire
Pair of French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French dolphins sconces.
80w each.
US wired and in working condition.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Manner Cherub Harp Bronze Lamp Base
Located in New York, NY
An antique French manner gold patinated bronze sculptural lamp. The lamp is made in the Neoclassical design representing a cherub playing a harp. The lamp base is set on a square ped...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Brass and Red Lucite Chandelier, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and red lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Large Nineteenth Century Tôle Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large, late nineteenth century neoclassical tôleware and wrought iron chandelier, the central stem in the form of a flower-filled urn, supporting six scrolling arms hung with swags...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Faux Marble Hand Painted Wood Urn Lamps, circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux marble hand painted wood urn lamps, American, circa 1940s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The price and measurements noted include the shades.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 19th Century Figurative Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps
By J. Pradier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast pair of French 19th century neoclassical patinated figural bronze nine arm candelabra after a model by Jaen Jacques Pradier They are signed J. Pradier and were converted into lamps in the 20th century. Each candelabra is cast as classically draped maiden with one representing Phyrne and the other unknown, standing on a circular stepped dark green marble socle base. There are no visible foundry marks on the bronzes.
Born in Geneva in 1792 in Switzerland, Pradier was the son of a Protestant family from Toulouse. He left for Paris in 1807 to work with his elder brother, Charles-Simon Pradier, an engraver, and also attended the École des Beaux-Arts beginning in 1808. He won a Prix de Rome that enabled him to study in Rome from 1814-1818 at the Villa Médici. Pradier made his debut at the Salon in 1819 and quickly acquired a reputation as a competent artist. He studied under Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in Paris. In 1827 he became a member of the Académie des beaux-arts and a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts.
At the Salon of 1834, Pradier's Satyr and Bacchante...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1950/70 Pair of Bronze Lamps and Egg Amber Way Signed Charles With Brass Shade
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of signed lamps
Charles Made in France, structures bronze and egg amber way, in fractable resin, shade in brass good condition,
Circa on 1950
Height : 86 cm
Depth : 46 cm
Pric...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Style Sconces Brass & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in brass by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in gold finish with a blown glass flame shade.
US wi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
A neoclassical alabaster urn lamp, France, early 20th century.
5 ½ inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep by 10 ½ inches to top of alabaster; 22 ¼ inches tall to top of finial
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Cream Plaster Relief Column Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of plaster lamps with a striking classical design, resembling an architectural column with carved faces in relief. The column features fluted details and is mounted on a squar...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Baguès faux bamboo bronze tripod floor lamp.
54" H without shade.
Maison Baguès.
US wired and in working condition.
This ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Silvered 8-Light Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell and Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fine silvered chandelier in the neoclassical style, attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, with candelabra size sockets, candle covers and wiring, ready for use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
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
Large Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Amber Alabaster Flush Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Neoclassical-style flush mount fixture embodies timeless elegance and classical grandeur. The Neoclassical style, renowned for its majestic scale, geometric precision,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration.
Note: A slightly different set of sconces is also listed to make a set of 4.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
20th Century Brass Lantern Hanging Pendant with Handblown Circular Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 20th century brass lantern hanging pendant with handblown circular glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Oversized (72" Tall by 48" Wide) Bronze Neoclassic Style Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful 46" in diameter bronze neoclassic style chandelier which is a full 72" long. Great drape detailing with pierced work adorn the sides. The center section hold 12 removable...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Venus I Floorlamp
Located in London, GB
A monumental floor up-lighter lamp modelled after the harmonious curves of the female form. Sold individually. Available in UK, EU, and US compliant formats. In picture 3, Venus II i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Early 20th Century Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandelier.
Located in Montclair, NY
Early 20th Century ca. 1900 Italian Campaigne bronze and crystal chandelier.
2 Candelabra socket.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Czech Colored Glass and Bronze Fruit Basket Table Lamp. Circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Czech Colored Glass and Bronze Fruit Basket Table Lamp. Circa 1890.
Category
1890s Czech Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Maison Charles Neoclassical Six-Light Pineapple Bronze Chandelier with Sleeves
Located in Miami, FL
Original Maison Charles neoclassical six-light pineapple two-tone bronze chandelier with sleeves.
Wired for the US and uses 6 max. 40 watts li...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
E.F. Caldwell Important Bronze Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
A substantial and rare bronze Edward F. Caldwell chandelier featuring a thick chain supporting round frame with lion head motif. Four hanging lights with frosted globe bulbs as shown. Circa 1920's. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. was among America’s preeminent lighting manufacturers of the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries, illuminating the halls and ceilings of some of the most notable buildings in the United States. In addition to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and the White House in Washington, D.C., the company’s masterful light fixtures also adorn the homes of some historically prominent figures, such as J.P. Morgan and Phillip Lehman. As theater-goers took their seats in Radio City Music Hall, they were ushered along by the twinkling Art Deco lights...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Pair of Wildwood Black and Gold Table Lamps with Paw Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive pair of square columnar neoclassical style table lamps by Wildwood having urn decoration and a rich leathery texture. Fancy antiqued brass paw feet complete the rich styl...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Beaded Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant pair of beaded and crystal pendant Maria Theresa wall sconces that date to the mid-20th century. These sconces are elegant and in very good original condition-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Maison Jansen Style French Brass, Gun Metal & Crystal 3-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Maison Jansen style floor lamp in two patina, brass & gun metal finish with crystal cups at the 3-arm light top, mounted on a tripod base.
Has an on/off switch ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of late 19th Century Italian gilt bronze and silvered metal candle sticks converted into table lamps. selling as a set of two lamps price per...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
European Periwinkle Blue Ceramic Table Lamp With Giltwood Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning Spanish 1950s periwinkle blue ceramic table lamp with the original giltwood base is a rare find for those looking to add a touch of vintage sophistication to their home...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Ceramic
1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian curved white alabaster single table lamp
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Maison Charles Style Gold Leaf and Brass Tree Leaves Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
French Maison Charles style neoclassical one of a kind gold leaf and brass tree leaves Sconces, Wall Lights with Half Shield Shades.
Two sockets on...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Neoclassical Column Lamps, USA, circa 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome pair of metal lamps, featuring a neoclassical motif in a verdigris bronze finish. All new wiring and three-way sockets in bronze tone. N...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps Candelabra Vintage Large
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s 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.