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
Pair Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Italian carved giltwood wall lights in the neoclassicals style.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
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
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
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Linen
Pair of Mid-18th Century Italian Giltwood Column Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of mid-18th century Italian giltwood column lamps on lucite bases. There are a total of four lamps available to be sold in pairs.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Lucite
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
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Chandelier with Ormolu and Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century pendant chandelier was made in the Neoclassical style, which originated in Europe in the early 18th Century. The Neoclassical style was characterized by its s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Elegant Neoclassical Desk Lamp Attributed to Maison Charles, France, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass, bronze and gun metal finish table lamp.
One light.
Attributed to Maison Charles, France 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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 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
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light
Neo Classical style.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12"
CW5269.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical gilt bronze three-light sconces from Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1900s, featuring female caryatids with headdress of fruit in the Greek style.
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Porcelain Parrot Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition. Very unusual. Hand painted with custom parchment shade, which is 7' in diameter.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Parchment Paper
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
Swedish Neo-Classic Early 19th Century Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Neo-Classic (Early 19th Century) crystal chandelier with a tapered brass frame featuring a crown top, crystal Fleur-de-lis, beads and pendants, 4 arms with candelabra and 4 a...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Neoclassical Style French Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This Neoclassical Style French Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp is a captivating piece dating back to the 1940s. The small-scale lamp is composed of individual turned and cast components ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style LapisLazuli and Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical Style Set of Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bul...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp. Item features a beautiful painted female figure and details, distressed finish, marble step-form base,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
A neoclassical alabaster urn lamp, France, early 20th century.
5 ½ inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep by 10 ½ inches to top of alabaster; 22 ¼ inches tall to top of finial
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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
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
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
Classically-Inspired Italian 1960's Urn-Form Lamps with Lion Mask Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each in a rich egg yolk-yellow glaze with everted neck above an ovoid body with stylized laurel leaf perimeter band flanked by lions masks; all raised on a fluted splayed support res...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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
Rare Set 4 Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Three-Arm Bow Nickel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Rare To Have A Set Of 4 Caldwell silvered bronze three-arm sconces, with new wiring and sockets.
Measure: 16" H x 6 1/2" D x 12 1/2" W
Available at $2650. Per pair
2 Pairs Available
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid-century bronze wall lamps with frosted glass.
The lamps emit a soft light.
Tested and ready for use with a regular e14 lamp.
1960...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Russian 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze & Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and highly detailed Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Crystal, Ormolu, enameled Bronze and Glass chandelier. This most decorative seven light chandelier is centered a...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of italian brass and opaline wall lamps, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very charming pair of brass, crystal and opaline wall sconces made in Italy.
Good condition
Work with regular E14 light bulbs.
1960s - Italy
Dimension:
Height: 48cm/18.89"
Width...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Small Italian Lamp in White Marble, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Small desk/bedside lamp in white/beige marble with chiseled bronze edge.
Cream and gold lampshade.
Neoclassical style, Italy, circa 1920.
In very good condition, electricity redone...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Beautiful Pair French Cut Crystal Doré Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Neoclassical Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful pair of leaded cut crystal urns with etched body and fluted top sitting on graduated crystal pedestal. Doré bronze ormolu filigree handles al...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic 18th century gilt wall sconces with 10 (3-tier) scroll form arms with acanthus leaf carving emanating from a carved wall bracket.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
Cast Iron Star Lamp- Repurposed Architectural Element
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron star lamp. Star was used as and architectural element for building and repurposed as a lamp. This fusion of form and function creates a conver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
E.F. Caldwell Important Bronze Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
A substantial and rare bronze Edward F. Caldwell chandelier featuring a thick chain supporting round frame with lion head motif. Four hanging lights with frosted globe bulbs as shown. Circa 1920's. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. was among America’s preeminent lighting manufacturers of the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries, illuminating the halls and ceilings of some of the most notable buildings in the United States. In addition to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and the White House in Washington, D.C., the company’s masterful light fixtures also adorn the homes of some historically prominent figures, such as J.P. Morgan and Phillip Lehman. As theater-goers took their seats in Radio City Music Hall, they were ushered along by the twinkling Art Deco lights...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Gilt Carved Wood & Crystal Ten Light Bronze Arm Chandelier, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood and crystal ten light bronze arms chandelier. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Late 18th Century
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Neoclassical God and Goddess Pillar Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of 1950s neoclassical style table lamps feature the busts of Greek gods mounted on the lower half of a lacquered Doric column. The figures are skillfully carved in wood and...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Teddy Bears Lamp on Pink Base with White Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp is a great focal point in a child's area. The teddy bears are having a picnic and your favorite little person is invited. This beautiful lamp features the most elegant teddy bears with polka dots and elegant hats and scarves in a mommy-daughter theme. This lamp is in pristine condition. There are no chips or scratches to the bear figures. The large circular area of the pink painted circular base is also in very good condition without chips or other condition issues to the paint. The shade has been updated and is new. It is not original to the lamp. It measures 22 inches tall and 12 inches deep and wide. The handcrafted rocking chair...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic
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
Neoclassical Pair of Wildwood Black and Gold Table Lamps with Paw Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive pair of square columnar neoclassical style table lamps by Wildwood having urn decoration and a rich leathery texture. Fancy antiqued brass paw feet complete the rich styl...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine decorative and gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster dome and shades. 9-light.
France, circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 48" x diameter 36"
CW3218.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces attrib. Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces attibuted to Maison Bagues. Highly detailed. Original unelectrified state. Gorgeous lighting!
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Neoclassic Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Swedish neoclassic style three-light brass hall lantern with 18th century style embellishments. The leaf tip crown above scrolling supports an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Empire Crystal Single-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Empire crystal single-light gilt-tole chandelier circa 1830-1849. Mostly original single-light chandelier in neoclassical style. Clear, amber, cobalt blue and light blue crystals. Newly wired for use within the USA. Includes additional chain (not included in listed height) and a gilded canopy. Perfect powder room, dressing room or entry light...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Tin, Iron
French 20th Century Brass and Onyx Neoclassical Lamp
Located in CANTELEU, FR
This French 20th-century lamp is a sophisticated neoclassical piece that brings timeless elegance to any interior. Crafted from brass and onyx, the lamp showcases a refined contrast ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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
Pair of American Victorian Neo-Classical Bronze Torchieres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian Neo-classical style (19th/20th Century) bronze 3 sided torchiere with masks, musical instruments and foliate details supporting a white glass globe (PRICED...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Giltwood Sconce Mirrors
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of early 19th century continental sconce mirrors with original early glass and original gilding. Two arm sconces for candles. Great size and wo...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Beech, Giltwood
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Hand Carved Two-Tone Silver and Gilt Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique lamps on a pair of bedside tables or on top of a console in an entry! Crafted in Italy circa 1950, each hand carved lamp sits on a large square pedestal b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Putto Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th century neoclassical style figural gilt-bronze five-light wall sconces. Each wall light depicting a putto with his torso leaning forward ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Urn Touchier Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell style neoclassical bronze urn flame touchier ram's head two-arm sconces
Rewired and comes with mounting hardware, ready for installation.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Tole, Wood and Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Fine and important pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical style six-arm wall sconces. Composed of a decorative cascading top, over worn, well patinated gilded metal acanthus lea...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Floor Lamps made in Italian, they are hand-Carved Giltwood. They are in good condition. Very good quality lamps.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Rare 18th Century Carved Water-Gilded Italian Urn Table Lamp
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous 1780s era Italian urn that's been converted into a fantastic table lamp. The finish and patina of the fantastic water-gilt gold leaf surface is luminous and extrem...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Walnut
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.