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 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
Russian Neoclassical Cut-Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier or Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Russian neoclassical style cut-glass mounted gilt metal and cobalt blue glass four-light chandelier or lantern with the original canapé. It has cut-glass prisms and four candleholders.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
$1,585 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful chandelier with brass frame and candelabra arms, tiers of clear and smokey crystals.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
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
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
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
Pair of Vintage Ivory White Assembled Porcelain, Gilt Hand Painted Table Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
Designers Delight!
This pair of gilt and ivory hand painted lamps is unique because they share a similar palette. The colors are neutral with shades of green, white, yellow and grey. Each lamp is from the second third of the 20th century and they are assembled here to create a great opportunity for statement lighting.
One lamp features a single hand painted gardenia with a signature that reads W. H. Tonn. It is from an American workshop, according to the appraiser. It is 30.5 inches tall and 6 inches deep and wide at the base.
The other lamp is of baluster form, with a vintage botanical pattern...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$1,064 Sale Price / set
51% Off
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
Neoclassical 19th Century Pine Urn Form Finial Made into Table Lamp, US-Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Neoclassical carved pine urn form finial with swag motif, made into a table lamp wired for the USA. This exquisite table lamp artfully repurposes a 19th-century Neocla...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Bronze Neoclassical Baltic Cut Crystal Bowl Empire Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical / Baltic Six Candelabra Light Chandelier With Cut Crystal Center Bowl Having Three Internal Lights.
This Beautiful Fixture Has Been Compl...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Scallop Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the Louis XV style with scallop shell form and two candelabra-size sockets. Ready for use.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Neoclassical French Pewter Chandelier with Six Arms in Louis XV style.
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier is a little bit unusual but we find it very unique charming. I do not find many like this. It has been wired in the US and certainly has a nice classic appeal.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pewter
$1,860 Sale Price
40% Off
Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Unusual Gilt Bronze Chandelier featuring three seated Satyrs holding a richly carved alabaster dome. France, circa 1910. 6 lights.
Dimensions: Height 23" Diameter 19 1/2"
...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Italian Tole Red & Gilt Decorative Foliage Fruit Basket Shaded Chandelier 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian tole red and black paint decorated six light chandelier with central urn foliage gilt fruit basket, acorn finial, and six scrolled arms with the original slot mounted shades....
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tin, Wire
Pair of Silver Plated Tri-form Griffin Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of mid-19th century nickel electroplated candle holders which had previously been converted to electric lamps during the first half of the 20th century (probably the early 1930...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
$4,750 / set
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from bronze and fine-grained alabaster, the chandelier features hand-painted cherry blossoms on each cream-colored shade. When illuminated, these shades emit a warm amber glow, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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
Large French Rock Crystal Chandelier by Maison Baguès, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A large French eight-arm gilt tole and rock crystal chandelier by Maison Baguès, circa 1940. In the romantic neoclassical style.
In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
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
Italian Verdigris Metal Bust Sculpture of Napoleon Mounted as Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Patinated Verdigris Metal Bust Sculpture of King Napoleon of France Mounted as Lamp.
Measure 4.5" in width, 4.5" in depth, 16" tall to the top of the sockets and 23" to t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,096 Sale Price
30% Off
Russian Neoclassic Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Originally one of a pair of figural candlesticks. Finely cast and chased with a candleholder now fitted with a two light modern fixture. T...
Category
1810s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Other
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
A Find Hand Hammered Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Hand Hammered Iron Lantern. Very Fine Detail. Glass panels.
France, circa 1890.
Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 12"
CW4870
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Column Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an elegant neoclassical column oil lamp that was electrified. The lamp consists of a tulip shaped frosted clear shade that is adorned with palmettos, foliage and stars. Below it, it is the brass...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Patinated Bronze Torchère with Classical Female Figure
Located in London, GB
This beautiful piece consists of a patinated bronze female figure holding an urn with a glass flame, which serves as a lamp, all standing on a tall and finely decorated wooden plinth...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Big Pair of Neoclassical Tripod Bronze Lamps with Lions Paw, France 1925
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of bronze lamps with a dark patina.
Tripod base with lions paw.
One light each. In the style of Bill Blass.
Lampshades are optional.
France around 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,730 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
12-arm bronze chandelier, 19th century
Adapted for electrical use, the twelve arms are joined above a sphere, which is fixed to the ceiling by means of a turned fixed arm and with a...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
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
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
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sconces in Gilt Brass Ribbon & Torch Twin Branch Wall Lights, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Paired wall sconces in beautiful gilt brass from the French manufacturer, 1950s.
These two arm brass candlestick wall sconces feature ornate beaded, foliate designs and ribb...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large French Regency Louis XV Wood Carved Gold Leaf Baroque Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Large neoclassic wood carved gold leaf Baroque giltwood five-light chandelier.
Measures:
Diameter 36 in/ 90 cm
Height 36 in / 90 cm
Five light bulbs E14/ good working condition
Asse...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style carved giltwood chandelier
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 84cm, diameter 82cm
This elegant carved gil...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Late 18th Century Set of Four Italian Baroque Silvered Giltwood and Tole Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A Set of four late 18th century Italian Baroque sconces, circa 1790, with silvered giltwood cartouche bases and three patinated brass and tole candle arms. The Baroque tole arms where made to left off the sconces to be carried to other rooms. The sconces have recently been cleaned and rewired with new porcelain sockets. The Italian silver gilt has some gold gilt tones through out the finish.
Additionally, there are four matching sconces...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Tôle, Silver Leaf
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Striking pair of neoclassical style hand-carved and polished rock crystal silver-leafed three-light sconces.
21st century.
Each silver-leafed sconce is centered with a hand-carved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
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
Neoclassical Rock Crystal Six Light Chandelier, Multi-Finishes
Located in Cypress, CA
Elegant Neoclassical style hand carved and polished rock crystal mounted forged wrought iron six light chandelier.
Meticulous attention is given to every detail.
The description and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
André Arbus Bronze & Black Hand Two-Arm Sconce Wall Light Neoclassical, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of André Arbus French bronze neoclassical black hand sconce with two arms, wall light with black & gold paper shades.
Priced by pair.
US rewiring and each takes 2...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Fine Italian Mid-Century Table Lamps by Seguso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand blown, with a gold-dusted glass tulip shape shade mounted on a bronze base.
Original "SB/351 Murano Seguso Vetri d'Arte" label.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 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
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Italian Neoclassical, Column Motif Table Lamps, Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Neoclassical, Corinthian Column Form Table Lamps, Marble, Italy, 1950s
A pair of heavy, solid marble, Corinthian Column form table lamps. One has a small and insignificant c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
$3,800 / set
Pair of Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces France, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles neoclassical pineapple bronze wall sconces. 2 pairs available
Wired for the US and each sconce uses 2 light bulbs max. 40 watts.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Bronze Floor Lamp Attributed to André Arbus, France, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze neoclassical tripod floor lamp by André Arbus. Lion feet decor.
Height can be adjusted from 45" to 60". In good vintage condition. European socket and wiring (price includes ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Slender Contemporary Metal Lamp Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of elegant neoclassical style lamps with cylindrical silvered metal base.
Listing is for lamp base only. Lamp shades for photo purposes only.
Measures: Height to the top of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,160 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved & Tole Pricket Lamps. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt carved wood tole prickets with urn & floral motif resting on squared plinths. Prickets have been electrified . Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tin
1920's Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with reverse painted mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage 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
1920's Caldwell Mirrored Backplate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
French 19th Century Bouillotte Lamp & Tole Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Bouillotte lamp with its original painted tole shade. Bouillotte is a card game, popular in France during the 18th & 19th centuries. For light, they would use a specialized ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Diminutive Napoleonic Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces with Swan Motif, Attributed to P.E. Guerin, Rewired
Offered in pairs—a rare opportunity to acquire highly decorative, c...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Nickel and Brass Sconces with Neoclassical Scenes by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AIS2756
A pair of antique double-light sconces in their original two tone aged nickel and brass finish. The central image of the backplate is a tempietto framing a classically robed ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Neoclassical Style Greek Key & Urn Cast Metal Wall Candle Sconces Signed Empire
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking pair of neoclassical style sconces with a streamlined urn shape in the center and Greek Key designs where the arms meet the urn. The sconces were once electri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$248 Sale Price / set
24% Off
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.