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
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
1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces with Reed Glass
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell bronze one light sconces with reeded glass shade
Category
1920s American 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
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
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
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
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
$3,400 / item
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
Pair of table lamps constructed from nineteenth century giltwood elements.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of table lamps constructed from nineteenth century giltwood elements.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Small Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell small gilt bronze double light sconces. Original finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French silver plated light fixture with 2 interior lights, and Opaline glass inset from a Paris Hotel (available also in gold finish)
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Exceptional Ram's Head Maison Charles Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of sconces. Featuring a ram's head on a disk. Two patinas gun metal and bronze, circa 1950s.
3 sconces available, priced for one pair.
Two bulbs, 80 W or each.
US wired and i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved Italian alabaster marble handled urn table lamp, early 20th century. Classic urn form features decorative bronze fittings, sculptural curved side handles, and a fluted column plinth...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Wonderful Regency Neoclassical Pair Urn Form Bronze Empire E.F. Caldwell Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Regency neoclassical pair of urn form and gilt bronze Empire style E.F. Caldwell two light wall sconces. Rewired with new sockets and ready to enjoy.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th-20th century neoclassical style gilt bronze and color-glass figural hanging lantern, the hexagonal shaped body with an orange glass paneling background, each panel centered with a gilt bronze Royal Crest depicting two-winged dragons above a Royal shield...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$19,850 Sale Price
43% Off
Pair of Plaster Hand & Torch Sconces by Sirmos Style of Jean-Michel Frank 1970s
By Sirmos
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Plaster Hand & Torch Sconces by Sirmos Style of Jean-Michel Frank 1970s
Pair or set of rare faux painted plaster hand and torch sconces, ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops.
Seven scrolled finely chiseled arms on two levels.
Available three pairs.
Provenance fro...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$33,639 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1920’s Caldwell Brown patina Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s brown patina Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,850 / set
Pair Italian Iron and Gilt Wall Lights 18th C 5800.00
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian (18th Century) Iron and Gilt Wall Lights (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Serge Roche Inspired White Tole Metal Wall Sconces, Three Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Serge Roche inspired white tole metal wall sconce. They are electrified and in working order. They are not terribly old. There are three available.
Category
2010s Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$521 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Italian Carved Alabaster Table Lamps, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid century Italian Alabaster Urn Shaped Table Lamps. Lamps feature a sculptural urn form with gracefully carved twin handles and a swirling fluted body. The fine white ala...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$3,650 / set
20th Murano Table Lamp
Located in Buggiano, IT
Very elegant original Murano glass table lamp.
It has no lampshade.
It will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, packed in bubble wrap.
Comes from an old country house ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$182 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Pair of French Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of French neoclassical style five arm giltwood sconces - wall lights. These large impressive sconces are currently wired and the height is to the top of the candles.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Classic Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Brass hall lantern and based on a 1940's French design, this hall lantern marries a flowing shape with clean lines. The brass echoes the war...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$9,620 / item
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
Wonderful French Bronze Filigree Frosted Swirl Beveled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French bronze filigree frosted swirl beveled glass lantern fixture.
Measures: 22" H x 9" W.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Formal Classical Two Light Candlestick Sconces by Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of formal style wall sconces by Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1900/30's. The sconces feature an urn and swag upper section, over a classical stylized backplate with two ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Elegant Neoclassical Silver Floor Lamp by Maison Charles, France 1970.
Located in Brussels, BE
Heavy silvered metal floor lamp by Maison Charles-France.
Three way switcher and white opaline reflector.
Cast iron base.
Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of supremely elegant neoclassical style wall sconces having central gilt lion medallion set against nickel plated discs, with arrow decoration and two arms in each. Gorgeous cas...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
$2,800 / set
Classical Six-Light French Torchère
Located in Sheffield, MA
Six-light electrified torchère with classical detailing, acanthus leaves attached to arabesque legs and spiral armatures. Wonderful patina. Spiral center post. Wired and ready to go....
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Zinc
Chic Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Urn Base Floor Lamp Side Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic Dorothy Draper style black and white floor lamps side tables having white ceramic urn shaped bases, black slate round table tops and squar...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Slate
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
$3,800 / set
Domed Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage domed lantern style pendant chandelier. Metal and gold tone metal. Glass globe hanging at bottom. 4 candle bulb lights. Elegant lighting.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Westwood Industries Large Bronze Baluster Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large bronze or brass table lamp features sculptural baluster or candlestick shaped form with the stepped circular base. Tall, statuesque lamp with reflective metal texture i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Wreath Swag Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell manner neoclassical style bronze wreath swag two rewired candelabra arm sconces.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Alabaster Urn Form Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Form Lamp. Beautiful white alabaster stone with very little veining makes it a prized addition to any setting. The urn sits atop a tall square pl...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
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
$3,450 / set
Italian Designer Neoclassical Yellow Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft organically curved pastel yellow alabaster table lamp in neoclassic style.
Hand-carved by Italian artist likely in mid-20th century showcasing natural colorations in the silky,...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Stone
Bronze & Crystal Pendant/Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Bronze & Cut Crystal Pendant. 1 light.
France, circa 1930. 2 available.
Dimensions: Height 7" Diamter 9"
CW5555
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$700 / item
Pair of Gilt Bronze Standing Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
Each floor lamp in this pair is constructed from gilt bronze and designed in a neoclassical manner to imitate the appearance of a Corinthian column. Each lamp is formed from a fluted...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$6,267 / set
Pair of Six Light Neoclassical Brass Chandelier by Maison Charles, France 1960.
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of neoclassical brass chandelier.
Pineapple in a Medicis urn
Six lights. Rewired.
By Maison Charles-France 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful 1940s polished brass floor lamp from France is an elegant addition to any home. The cast round base provides sturdy support f...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Wedgwood sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Wedgwood porcelain and crystal sconces. Each three arm sconce displays a bottom reserve with draped foliate garlands ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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
French Pair of French Opaline Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of French painted Opaline Lamps purchased in France of 2023. Serpent glass detail and bronze base. Appropriate wear on lamp base and painted detail. Gorgeous set, See detailed...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
$1,650 / set
Pair of Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of antique Victorian gilt bronze table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1880-1900 period.
They are of tremendous quality, with...
Category
1880s British Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Sconces by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning and large pair of neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze sconces by Baccarat. Signed "Baccarat" in raised lettering on the bobeches. Provenance: Estate of the late mothe...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$16,500 / set
Russian Neoclassic Style Ormolu Lyre and Eagle Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) ormolu lyre form 6 arm chandelier cast with eagle's headed scrolling arms
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Monumental French Antique Marble and Bronze Candelabra Torcheres
Located in London, GB
This pair of fine candelabra torcheres take form on a monumental scale, each of them standing almost two and a half metres tall. The casting is superior in its quality and could be attributed to one of the 19th century masters, such as Deniere or Barbedienne. Each torchere is formed of a fluted veined marble column set...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces Having Classical Masks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces having classical masks. 19th C.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Doria Textured Ice Cube Pipe Glass and Brass Wall Sconces Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful vintager intimate small German sconces have 6 textured ice glass tubes on each sconce against a white metal plate with semi-circular brass on the top and bottom. They...
Category
1960s German Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A most charming Italian 19th century pressed patinated metal, giltwood and crystal twelve lights Genovese chandelier. This magnificent chandelier features 2 tiers of 6 lights each. I...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive neoclassical style hand-forged wrought iron dressed with hand-carved and polished rock crystal and smokey rock crystal six-light chandelier.
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
$16,000 / item
Continental Painted and Giltwood Six-Light Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The inverted pagoda base, with slight warping and restorations to paint.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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