Skip to main content

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.

to
315
1,528
470
1,966
55
29
Height
to
Width
to
1,176
963
86
181
62
115
57
79
54
62
54
63
58,039
19,057
9,001
8,049
3,921
2,730
1,623
1,611
961
840
789
659
579
540
418
194
129
54
507
1,405
84
519
511
170
84
76
151
63
116
102
78
54
20
18
1,693
859
499
459
397
1,351
748
457
439
335
2,050
2,006
2,026
200
17
17
15
10
Style: Neoclassical
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...
Category

19th Century Ukrainian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category

1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Metal Neoclassical Lanterns with Palm Frond Tops
Located in Essex, MA
Black metal lantern chandeliers, pair, measures: Height 32", diameter 25". A pair of black metal lantern form chandeliers. Each offers four candles...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron, Tin

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

Set of Eight French 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Two Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality complete set of eight French 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu two arm sconces, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Each sconce is centered by an elega...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Cream and Gold Italian Pineapple Carved Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classically elegant off-white and gold pineapple motif Italian chandelier of carved wood, iron and tole having 6 arms and wonderful details from top to bottom. Comes with ceiling CAP.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron

Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Versailles" Lantern. France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 32 1/2" Diameter 16" CW5194
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1950s Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Vase Urn Baluster Marbro Style Lamp
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Am impressive neoclassical vintage Italian table lamp. Solid translucent white alabaster urn, vase or balusters form with very subtle gray veining....
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Gilt Bronze Six Light Neoclassical Candelabra, Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Six Light Candelabras mounted as Lamps  19th Century  Dimensions: Candelabra:  30.75" x 13"  Overall: 46.5 " x 13" 
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

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.
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Empire Italian Carved Alabaster Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Italian Carved Alabaster Column Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light socket) x 5" W x 5" D. {3-Way (Y...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Russian Neoclassic Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Originally one of a pair of figural candlesticks. Finely cast and chased with a candleholder now fitted with a two light modern fixture. T...
Category

1810s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Other

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Faux Painted Marble Columns/Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. polychrome, giltwood, and faux painted marble columns/floor lamps. Each unique lamp is raised by a wonderfully executed faux...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Czech Colored Glass and Bronze Fruit Basket Table Lamp. Circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Czech Colored Glass and Bronze Fruit Basket Table Lamp. Circa 1890.
Category

1890s Czech Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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
Category

1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Neoclassical alabaster chandelier. Made with an alabaster frame, bronze rosette, and silk cords. France, circa 1920.
Category

1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

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

French Neo-classical Gilt Bronze Vanity Table Lamps W/ Slag Glass Shades - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an offering for a pair of 19th century French gilt bronze urn form lamps with porcelain flowers. The wiring is new. The pink slag glass lamps shades are not original and in v...
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze & Onyx Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shades Materials: Gilt Bronze, Onyx Stone, New Custom Linen Shades Style: French Neoclassical Dimensions: 60.50”H x 11.50”W x 11.50”D Shade: 10"...
Category

1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Pair of candlesticks or candle holders. Bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks. Bronze. France, 18th century. Pair of candlesticks made of bronze that have a polygonal base, stepped upwards and towards the center and enhanced with smooth m...
Category

18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Other

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Silver leafed, carved wood handled urns converted to lamps. On new bases with custom parchment shades.
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver

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 Neoclassical Brass and Lucite Koi Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage koi fish table lamps, Lucite and brass. These will be newly rewired prior to shipping. There are a few spots on the black shades that have some scratches. Mea...
Category

1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Bronze Chandelier of Great Quality featuring hand carved Alabaster Dome & Shades. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 47" Diameter 43" CW5708
Category

1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

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

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

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal lamps. Each lamp is raised by a beautiful square cut crystal base with a beautiful wrap aroun...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

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
Category

1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Neoclassical Chapman Winged Lion Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Neoclassical Chapman Winged Lion Lamp embodies elegance and grandeur, featuring a striking winged lion sculpture crafted with intricate d...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Leaf Bulbous Table Lamps Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Leafy Bulbous Table Lamp on Gold Gilt Metal Bases - a Pair. Item features a high-quality, heavy construction, approx ...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

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

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...
Category

1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tin, Silver Leaf

Pair of Small French Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Sunburst Light Fixtures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of neoclassical style gilt iron leafed crown light fixtures or pendants. France, 1940s. Handcrafted in iron and covered with gold leaf. They wear frosted glass panels. Place ...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron

Pr. French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Style Parcel-Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Pair of French, 19th Century Empire-Neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze five-light wall lights (Sconces). The elongated dark patinated two-tone frames, ea...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood Urn Table Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of French neoclassical style silver leaf giltwood urn table lamps. These Louis XVI style lamps are mounted on marble plinth bases. Each lamp is uniquely hand carved....
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Silver Leaf

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Wooden Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Swedish painted wooden 8 light chandelier. Neoclassical bowl with 8 carved candle holders. Mostly retains original paint and ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Fir

Pair of Fine Italian Mid-Century Table Lamps by Seguso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand blown, with a gold-dusted glass tulip shape shade mounted on a bronze base. Original "SB/351 Murano Seguso Vetri d'Arte" label.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Urn-Form Lamps
Located in Cypress, CA
An exquisite pair of Neoclassical style ormolu mounted carved rock crystal urn-form table lamps.( A ) 21st century. Each lamp is centered with a hand carved and polished Rock Crystal ovoid shaped body, above a gilt bronze rosette and a conforming cylindrical stepped foot, raised on a square plinth. Each lamp is with rock crystal finials...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass, Bronze

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

Pair Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Gilt Urn Wall Sconces Italy, 21st century Dimensions: 20" H x 14" W x 6" D Pair of Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

An Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. giltwood and crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning large scale Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. giltwood and crystal chandelier. The fifty two arm two tiered chandelier is centered by a charming bottom crystal...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Exceptional Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces by E.F. Caldwell
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of rare Gilt Bronze Laurel sconces by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., circa 1910-1920 Elegant design and detailed cast - Each with two light supports, above superbly carved scrolls , ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

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

1970s Neo-Classical Style Faux Horn & Brass Table / Desk Lamp By Chapman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neoclassical style desk or table lamp that is a faux horn mounted to a brass support. It is adjustable by the knob in the back. It is by Chapman. There is wear to the brass.
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Composition, Brass

Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp, early 20th century, with gilt metal handles, the ovoid body painted with a scene of travelers within a landscape, and a bucolic l...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

French Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Style Solid Bronze and Ormolu Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Neo-Classical st. mid 19th century solid patinated bronze and ormolu electrified floor lamp. The triangular base has three 'S' scrolled supports ending with hoof feet ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Baccarat Signed Chandelier Glass and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Baccarat signed chandelier. Glass and gilt bronze, 19th century. Gilt bronze and transparent glass chandelier with eight lights. The upper part has a series of curved sticks from whi...
Category

19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 4-Light Lyre Brass Sconces with Amber Crystals, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century French 4-light lyre brass scones with amber and clear crystals.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Domed Lantern Pendant  Chandelier
Domed Lantern Pendant  Chandelier
$487 Sale Price
25% Off
1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with mirrored cut glass backplate .Great condition and newly rewired (UL)
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Finial Lamp with Letter Shade
Located in Pembroke, MA
Painted and gilded wood finial that has been electrified to be a lamp. The shade is composed of original French 19th century written letters, making a very elegant and unusual piece.
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Pair Caldwell Two-Arm Brass Bronze Wreath Neoclassical Regency Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Handsome Pair Of Stamped E.F. Caldwell Two-Arm Brass / Bronze Wreath Urn Top Neoclassical, Regency Wall Sconces, Rewired With Up To 60 Watt Edison Bulb...
Category

1940s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Elegant Bronze Lanter featuring curved glass panels.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Bronze Lantern having conical shape, featuring an elegant pierced gallery on top. Orginal curved glass panels. Pair Available. France, circa 1940. 4 lights Dimension...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Lamp Figure ‘La Paix’ by Jean-Jules Cambos
By Jean Jules Cambos
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique French bronze lamp figure ‘La Paix’ by Jean-Jules Cambos (1828-1917). This dates from around the 1880-1890 period. It is very large and impressive, it is of ou...
Category

1880s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Italian Porcelain Urn Torchiere Lamp Shag Shade Fruit 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive mid 20th century Italian porcelain table lamp featuring a ruffled topped urn / vase with branches of different fruit applied to each side, turned wood nec...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Greek Key Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant French neoclassical style, six-light, bronze chandelier. Item features a basket form frame, glass floral medallions at the top of the central shaft, cast bronze acanthus deta...
Category

Early 20th Century European 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.

Recently Viewed

View All