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
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
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt-bronze sconces in the Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, with rams' heads at the base of the arms, a central lion mask, anthemion leaf finial and bell flowers desce...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,950 / set
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 from a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
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
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$4,200 / set
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
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
Decorative Painted Scroll Arm Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Decoratively faux painted metal sconces in a fresh, warm tone; two scroll arms and shield backplate with rope and leaf details and wide, foliate bobeches, and wax covered candle cove...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$300 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Pair of French Arbus Style Brass Sconces , 3 Pairs Available,
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces, 2 patinas,
1 light, 25 watts max bulb.
U S rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Back plate 3" diameter.Have a look on our the larges...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
$71,358 Sale Price
20% Off
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
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Pair French Empire Patinated Dore Bronze Swan Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair French empire patinated dore bronze swan neoclassical sconces.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Albano Poli Pair of Mazzega Murano Deco Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano glass Art Deco style sconces in rare bicolor peach and frost glass by Albano Poli for Mazzega Murano. Italy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
1900's Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell large silver plated 12 lights chandelier with a lot of engraved details
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
Alabaster Amphora Shaped Mother Lamp Lit From Within
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumentally sized, classical, covered Greek urn style lamp base in beautifully veined alabaster; unusually lit from within. The ivory color warms in to...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$1,880 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Neoclassic Bronze Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic style (19th century) bronze Aladdin lamps with figural top.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$12,500 / set
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal, Glass & Mirror Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely elegant Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, glass, and mirror chandelier. The eight arm chandelier displays a striking circular wrap arou...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
A Large Brass Column Lamp
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large heavy brass Corinthian column lamp.
This lamp has a classical and elegant neoclassical-inspired design.
The column-style base and a fluted shaft and capital at the top rese...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Giltwood, Metal and Rock Crystal Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
A north Italian giltwood, gilt-metal, cut-glass and rock crystal twelve-light chandelier
Genoa, 18th century
The central foliate-carved baluster shaft issuing sprays of beaded and ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought 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
Wonderful French Neoclassical Swan Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Lamps, Pair
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French pair of neoclassical style swan bronze ormolu-mounted handle cut crystal lamps in the manner of Baccarat.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
$1,200 Sale Price
38% Off
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
André Arbus French Bronze Neoclassical Hand Wall Lights/Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres, topped with their ORIGINAL frosted glass diffusers.
Category
1950s French Vintage 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
$5,345 / item
Palace Size Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Column Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, oversize, Baccarat quality diamond cut crystal and gilt bronze Neoclassical style table lamp.
19th Century
France
Circular diamond cut crystal column with finely fluted g...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical 3-Arm Wall Sconces in Patinated and 24k Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Elegant and refined pair of French neoclassical wall sconces featuring three arms each, crafted from patinated bronze with 24-karat gilt bronze accents.
These exquisite wall lights ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Round Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Simple in style and inspired by a 17th-century antique, this lantern features fine decorative details, from the crown at the top, to the finials on its underside. Handcrafted from br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$7,700 / item
Pair Tall French Antique Bronze Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall French antique bronze floor lamps.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$17,000 / set
Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wooden Capitals Mounted as Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally Composite order column capitals, these French architecturals have been repurposed into a pair of desk or table lamps. Wonderfully hand-carved during late 1700s, the wooden capitals feature Neoclassical elements of the Composite order: volutes with egg-and-dart (of the Ionic order) above acanthus leaf caulicoles (Corinthian order...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze and Glass Floor Standing Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of monumental gilt bronze and glass floor standing candelabra
Crafted in the neoclassical style, this pair of floor-standing candelab...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$82,337 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Neoclassical Tole Floor Lamp & Original Tole Shade
Located in London, GB
Antique French Neoclassical Tole floor lamp & original Tole shade in an ivory colour, dating from around the 1900-1920 period, all in good original con...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Palatial Baltic Russian Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Porcelain Urn Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful palatial Baltic 19th century Russian neoclassical bronze and crystal twenty five-light chandelier with porcelain urn centerpiece and surrounded by cut crystal spikes fini...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Palm Frond Chandelier, Manner of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche, Sirmos
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Serge Roche, manner of (possibly Sirmos)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: unknown; appears to be plaster
Dimensions: 31″h, 34....
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Brass, Crystal and White Flussglas Glass Candle Chandelier, Werner & Mieth
By Werner & Mieth
Located in Dresden, DE
Elegant chandelier of brass, white Flussglas and crystal for four candles (3 outer candles, and 1 on the inner side of the glass
most likely from Werner & Mieth
Height: 100 cm
Diam...
Category
Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Patinated Gold Gilt Regency Empire Bronze Iron Crystal Ten-Arm Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire style patinated and gold gilt Regency bronze and iron chandelier with crystal ball center with ten-arm and two int...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Bronze
$4,500 Sale Price
39% Off
Palatial Set of Four French 19thCentury Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Wall-Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Set of Four French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Wall Lights (Sconces). The tall elongated ormolu sconces with a back plate in the...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$28,950 Sale Price / set
34% Off
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 Vintage French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet, console or bedside tables with this elegant pair of antique cassolettes converted into table lamps. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the urns are made of carved vari...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1920’s Neoclassical Style Caldwell Sconces with cameos
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with cameos and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English neoclassic style cast bronze eight-light chandeliers with Greek key motif, rectangular cast chains, original oversized canopy and rosettes on the bottom of the body. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Florentine Italian Sconces Carved Giltwood Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Florentine five-light elaborate sconces. Original Handcrafted in wood and covered in Gold Leaf finish.
In working condition, European Wiring and each take 5 E14 candelabra li...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Small French 1940s Chandelier in a Pewter Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier from the 1940s is a striking combination of bronze and metal. Designed in a neoclassical style, it features six arms that gracefully extend from its center. Th...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Metal
$1,920 Sale Price
66% Off
Pair of Polychrome Enameled Bronze and Porcelain Flower Lyre Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These neoclassical lyre back sconces are in the Louis XVI style, and feature hand painted porcelain flowers. They are made of enameled bronze with gilt highlights, and are hung with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1900 Neoclassic Silver Chandelier with Cherubs 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
1900 beautiful neoclassical style silver plated chandelier with cherubs holding trumpets. 6 lights
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is a faithful replica of visible ones...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$27,559 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of French Antique Gilt Bronze and Porphyry Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of French antique gilt bronze and porphyry lamps
French, Late 19th Century
Lamps: Height 87 (tallest) / 75cm (shortest), diameter 21cm
Shades: Height 32cm, diameter 50cm
This...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
$49,402 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Neoclassical Style Brass and Plate Glass Lantern
Located in London, GB
Large neoclassical style brass and plate glass lantern,
French, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 119cm, diameter 64cm
Made from polished brass and plate glass, this large lantern...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$6,038 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical 3-Branch Gilt Bronze Sconces, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style Three-Branch Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, with goat head masque and urns aflame finials. 22" H x 14.5" W x 8.75" D. Provenance: Property from the residence of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,450 / set
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
Wonderful French Petite Bronze Single Light Torchiere Filigree Oval Back Sconce
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French style, antique patina bronze single candelabra light torchiere form with filigree and oval back plate neoclassical single sconce. UL certified wired and ready to i...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chandelier, 19th Century Gilt Bronze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent mid-19th century chandelier, original mercury gilding showing a rich contrast of matte and burnished areas. The chandelier features a profuse array of Neoclassical orname...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
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
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
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.