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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
Classical Brass Table Lamp by Chapman c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Brass table lamp having a bulbous form base, with a candlestick column that supports two pull chain sockets. The lamp includes it's original paper shade which shows minor wear, norma...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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....
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Antique French Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique French blue opaline and gilt bronze lamps, 2nd-half of the 1800s. Perched atop the Blue Opaline are gilt bronze acanthus plants based of...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair Of Carved And Gilt Chandeliers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted and elegant pair of carved and gilt wood six light chandeliers in an antiqued finish. The baluster form standard with a high leafy base. Six squared and curved light...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Other

Set of Four Italian Neoclassical Angelic Medallion Silver Gilt Prickets, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four Italian Neoclassical angelic silver gilt tin prickets with central bulbous fluted columns, acanthus foliage, decorative medallions, interior iron supports, and resting on...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Wrought Iron, Tin, Silver Leaf

French Floor Lamp with Hexagonal Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This impressive floor lamp hails from France, circa 1940s, and is a beautiful blend of brass and bronze. The lamp features turned and cast components that are elegantly assembled onto a hexagonal base...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Tole and Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of antique neoclassical style tole and brass table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, they are beautiful...
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1960s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Neoclassical Wrought Iron 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Neoclassical Wrought Iron 12-Light Chandelier will make a bold style statement in any room! The most prominent feature is the Greek wave motif encircling the entire fixt...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Interior Table Lamps Set 2 Vintage Bedside Lamps Floral Home Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage table lamps with a frosted glass bell-shaped lampshade on an elegant, smoothly curved brass leg. The stable round base ensures safety and comfort of use of the table...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

1940s, Brass Chandelier with Frosted Art Glass Shades, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant brass chandelier with frosted art glass shades, Sweden, 1940s. This refined piece features six delicately shaped, elongated glass shades with subtle etched detailing, each...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Signed E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This truly amazing Gilded Age Chandelier of "tent and bag" form features strands of faceted crystal beads of graduated size. The gilt bronze fra...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French ormolu gilt bronze bow, ribbon, tassel, swags and finials three-light lantern fixture. Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style White and Gold Giltwood Arrow Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable vintage carved wood, gold gilt and white paint decorated Italian chandelier fixture in the neoclassical / Empire style. Item features six lights, scrolling iron arms with ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Ironies Capriz Shell Asilah Quatrefoil Chandelier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The Asilah chandelier by Ironies features a monumental drum form decorated with neoclassical quatrefoil designs. The chandelier is completely embellished with natural capriz shell ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

A French 19th century Neo-Classical st Belle Époque period Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and most elegant French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Belle Époque period Ormolu and enameled Bronze chandelier. This impressive six light chandelier is centered b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Anglo-Irish Cut Crystal Decorative Feather Five-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Anglo-Irish cut crystal five-arm chandelier with feather adornments, centered bulbous column, cascading prisms, and terminating on a cut cryst...
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1840s Irish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Three Pairs of Signed E. F. Caldwell Carved Giltwood and Iron Swan Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This rare set of six signed sconces (sold by the pair), are hand carved and feature Classical motifs including bellflowers, acanthus leaves, and pinecone finials. Each sconce consists of a carved giltwood swan...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Graceful Italian NeoClassical Alabaster Bell Shaped Urn Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Graceful Italian NeoClassical Alabaster Bell Shaped Urn Lamp more photos available. some wear to the alabaster. Shade not included. 32" height to top of socket.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

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...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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...
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Empire Patina Gilt Bronze Filigree Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Neoclassical Empire Patinated & Gilt Bronze Filigree Center Two Arm Sconces Completely Rewired With New Candelabra Sock...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of French 1940s nickel plated floor lamps, featuring ornate stems made up of turned and cast bronze and brass components that gracefully guide the gaze to...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
$3,184 Sale Price / set
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Pair of English Two-Arm Chandeliers
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of English Barbell Chandeliers by Wedgwood with blue jasperware, chiseled bronze accents and two bulbs covered by decorated clear glass egg shape diffusers. Each chandelier con...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

French Neoclassical 3 Arm Pendant Light Chandelier with Brass Clip-On Shades 50s
Located in Miami, FL
French neoclassical 3 light pendant lamp chandelier in brass with brass clip-on shades. Handcrafted Ornate brass saucers and decoration made in t...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This antique Russian Neoclassical chandelier features a triple-tiered gilt bronze frame adorned with cut crystal prisms. The structure is composed of a circular lower tier with eight...
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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble urns mounted into lamps, signed LÉON BOUCHER. Each lamp ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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 ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bronze Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive pair of Italian neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze opposing figures of artistic maidens surmounted by moulded glass shades made into lamps, all standing o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian 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...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Bronze Sconces by J. Sommer, Made in Sweden in 1960s
By J. Sommer
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Neoclassical style sconces done in solid bronze and designed by J. Sommer. Each sconce features 2 light spots, with floral details. Manufactur...
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1960s Swedish 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...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Fine Large Pair of Antique Neoclassical, Campagna Shaped Bronze Urns or Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique neoclassical grand tour period, two-toned patinated and doré bronze, Campagna shaped two handled urns. Each beautifully resting on an original rouge marble pli...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Gilt Bronze Federal Style Neo-Classical Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of gilt bronze sconces feature Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags and tassels. They are in excellent condition, retaining their original gilding, an...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood & Crystal Eight Bronze Arm Chandeliers, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood and crystal chandeliers with eight bronze arms. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Late 18th Century
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Regency French Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of classic sophistication to your home with this stunning vintage French Regency style lantern. Masterfully crafted, its graceful silhouette features four curved gl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Custom Made Neo-Classic English 12 Arm Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made neo-classic French styled 12 arm goldtone wood and iron chandelier featuring a wood body with an iron chain and fixtures, circa 1950. addx1
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron

19th Century Pair of Italian Porcelain Capodimonte Vases as Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This delightful pair of porcelain Capodimonte vases have been converted to table lamps. The vases have a raised pattern and are hand-painted and mounted on a two-tier gold leaf plint...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderful French Doré Patina Bronze Bow Neoclassical Crystal Shade Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt doré and patina bronze bow top neoclassical fixture centered by a crystal shade and three lights surrounding this beautiful chandelier. Measures: 40" H x 2...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Bronze Floor Lamp Attributed to André Arbus, France, 1940s
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 ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Neoclassical Hand-Carved Giltwood Candlestick Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian hand-carved solid wood parcel-gilt neoclassical style table lamps. Original Italian label found on the top of the lamps. Lamps have remarkable old ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wood, Paint

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
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron

Late 20 th Century Larger Bell Jar , Silver Plated finish , cut Circles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large Custom made with hand cut Circle design at top and bottom of the glass jar . Metal hardware was plated in Silver with an Antique finish . This one and one more are the l...
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1990s Indian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Empire (1st Quarter 19th Century) gilt wood 3 light wall sconces with centered classical winged female figure with sc...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

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
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Tin

Pair Of Gilt Bronze And Crystal Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
By Delisle Freres
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine pair of French gilt bronze and crystal Neoclassical style wall sconces with Louis XVI influence. Crystal and bronze draped garland between three arms.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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 ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, 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.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

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.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chandelier in Brass with Cut Crystal with Cobalt Glass Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnificent chandelier from the early 19th Century with cut crystal and cobalt glass accents is from the Baltic region. Medusa medallions are applied to the frame to offer interest a...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Cold Painted Tin & Iron Figurative Monkey Wall Sconces, 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian cold painted tin and iron figurative dancing monkey wall sconces with flanking decorative palm trees, two scrolled foliage candle a...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron, Tin

Teal Green Fluted Leather Cased Table Lamp in the Style of Tommi Parzinger 1950s
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual neoclassic fluted teal green leather cased table lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Beautiful green dyed lambskin or goatskin leather covered lamp body that is fluted wi...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Other

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Vase Lamp Germany C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century neoclassical revival vase lamp Germany C.1880. A Neoclassical style vase converted to a table lamp, black earthenware with faun mask handles, two classical fi...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Earthenware

Beautiful Neoclassical Set Six French Bronze Crystal Caldwell Starburst Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical French bronze and crystal set of Six sconces in the manner of Caldwell with two arms that are adjustable and a center starburst with crystal spears. Rewired...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Opaline Glass Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of antique Russian neoclassical ormolu and blue opaline glass candelabras. Each candelabra is centered by a turquoise-blue opaline glass sphere, mounted on a gilt b...
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19th Century Ukrainian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Pair of Blanc De Chine Italian Fruit Basket Topiary Table Lamps C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of tall 37 to the top of the finial table lamps with porcelain blanc de chine topiary in fruit baskets with a gilt band over the b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Style White Porcelain Urns, Wired as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Continental Neoclassical style white porcelain urns, wired as lamps with two (2) light sockets.
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Silvered Wood and Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully aged Italian chandelier featuring a carved silvered wood central column with fluted and gadrooned details. Six hand-forged iron arms extend in graceful scrolls, each su...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wood

Aluminum Ceiling Pendant with Neoclassical Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco aluminum ceiling pendant pair, each model after the Transatlantic themes of aviation in the 1930s. Each comes with unique ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, 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.

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