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
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
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
Early 20th Century French Iron and Crystal Chandelier.
Located in Montclair, NY
Early 20th Century ca. 1900 French Campaigne iron and crystal chandelier.
1 standart socket.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Empire Crystal Beaded and Gilt-Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Empire crystal beaded and gilt-tole chandelier with seven lights (six arms and one central light). Created circa 1820-1839 in the Genoa region of Italy. Mostly original and n...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf
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
$37,500 / set
Elegant Pair of Silver Plated Adam Style Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant pair of English silver plated two-arm Adam style sconces.
Category
1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,800 / set
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
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
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
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu candlestick lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu candlestick lamps. Each most elegant lamp is raised by a circular Ormolu base below the tapered socle with a palmet...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Baltic Gilt Bronze, Blue and Amethyst Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Baltic Neoclassical ormolu, blue and amethyst glass 16-light chandelier
Baltic, Early 19th Century
Height 119.5cm, diameter 76cm
Wonderfully crafted in the early 19th century in th...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Swedish Neoclassic Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
The large Swedish neoclassic style five-light brass hall lantern with 18th century style embellishments. The leaf tip crown above scrolling supports and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$8,990 / item
Antique Gilt Brass Figural Delphin Dolphin Converted Oil Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century gilt brass converted oil lamp or lantern, featuring a Neoclassical delphin / dolphin on a base of rocks, balancing the oil reservoir on its tail. Sun with face mark...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$18,450 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Gilt Iron Floor Lamp with Bold Leaf Detail
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing an exceptional Spanish floor lamp from the 1950s, a unique piece that features a twisted stem and stylized leaf decorations on both the bobeche and tripod base, adding a ...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 37 1/2" Diameter 14"
CW5325
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,750
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
Handsome Pair Caldwell Adams Regency Urn Top Green Gold Gilt Two-Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A handsome pair of E.F. Caldwell Adams Regency style urn top green & gold gilt two-light sconces
Rewired and ready to install with mounting hardware.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Paint
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Clear Glass Round Hanging Lantern, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and clear glass three-light round hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable three-light pendant lantern features an elegant round brass frame with a round, cle...
Category
1950s French Vintage 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, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf
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
Neoclassical Marble Table Lamp Grand Tour
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, Neoclassical carved marble lamp, . This is a very impressive tale lamp, depicting Hercules & the Nemean Lion.
The earlier 18th century, caved body, decorated with th...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
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Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,863 Sale Price
31% Off
Pair of Rock Crystal Fluted Urn Lamps
Located in Cypress, CA
Elegant pair of Rock crystal fluted urn lamps. (A)
Each lamp with Rock Crystal pulls and finial
Meticulous attention has been given to every details
Meas...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
$6,400 / set
Workstead Pendolo Pendant II Large
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
Pendolo Pendant II explores two opposing cone forms, and the latent tension between gravity and levity within their arrangement. Configured as a horizo...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$3,250 / item
Bourbon Restoration Period Ormolu 24-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Bourbon restoration period
Twenty-four light ormolu chandelier
Constructed in bronze, which has been cast with extraordinary attention to detail, and conformingly e...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by an elegant circular array of prism shaped cut crystal pendant...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
1950/70 Pair of Bronze Lamps and Egg Amber Way Signed Charles With Brass Shade
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of signed lamps
Charles Made in France, structures bronze and egg amber way, in fractable resin, shade in brass good condition,
Circa on 1950
Height : 86 cm
Depth : 46 cm
Pric...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Glass and Brass Pendant, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Hand made glass and brass pendant made in Italy in 1970s.
Rewired: 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Antique French Marble and Gilt Metal Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French marble and gilt metal table lamp, dating from around the 1890-1910 period.
The quality is superb, this is an impressive size and has a gorgeous design. Th...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Neoclassical style. Veined alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Spanish alabaster table lamp from the 60s. In neoclassical and Art Deco style, this lamp is made of veined and turned alabaster and worked in relief in the shape of a vase, offering ...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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
Pair of Antique Mappin & Webb Column Silver and Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Mappin & Webb Neoclassical Column silver & cut crystal table lamps - a Pair. Once oil lamps, these silver plated lamps were later electrified re...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Palm Tree Chrome & Brass Table Lamps in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of chrome and brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Bronze Neoclassic Style Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neoclassic style Nine-light Chandelier. Circa 1910. A beautiful 32" in diameter bronze neoclassic style chandelier which is a full 77"...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920s Gilt Bronze and Crystals Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sunburst sconces with crystals. Available in silver plate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$4,800 / set
Neoclassical Fluted Corinthian Column Enamel & Brass Table Lamps Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine lighting acquisitions of a
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Fluted Corinthian Column Enamel & Brass Table Lamps
Brass collar and aca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$746 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Ormolu Caldwell 3 Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical silvered bronze set of 3 sconces in the manner of Caldwell set on black velvet Backplate with silvered bronze ormolu mounts.
Rewired and rea...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
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
18th Century Large Pair of Italian Gilded Handled Vases Neoclassical Carving
Located in Milano, MI
Set of two large 18th century Neoclassical giltwood vasesa pair of carved and giltwood handled centre vases, on square base, portapalme realized in carved Cembran pinewood with Neoclassical foliate motifs carved with vegetal patterns.
Could be mounted as large table lamps or used as decorative vases.
This pair of antique lamp bases...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C.
Add to your interior with this captivating Pair of Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French, 19th Century Giltwood Mirrored Back Wall Sconces
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th century giltwood mirrored back wall sconces. A finely gilt pair of two-arm carved gilt wall sconces. These very decorative pair o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
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
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
French Bevelled Glass and Polished Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
French bevelled glass and polished brass lantern
French, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 159cm, diameter 93cm
Made from brass and bevelled...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Sconces by Pauly & Co.
By Pauly & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian porcelain and gilt bronze sconces by Pauly & Co
Italian, early 20th century
Measures: Height 77cm, width 40cm, depth 13cm
This fine pair of sconces is by the Venetian firm Pauly & Co. Each sconce features a gilt bronze frame, composed of a ribbon-tied crown, a central foliate wreath, a trailing acanthus leave lower section, and twin scrolled candleholder...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair Bohemian Citrine Cut Clear Crystal & Brass Lamps & Finials, Style of Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Bohemian-Style Citrine Cut-to-Clear Crystal and Brass Table Lamps, in the Style of Moser, with Finials
Elegant and richly detailed pair of Bohemian citrine cut-to-clear crys...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Brass & Alabaster Wall Sconces in the Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of cast brass and alabaster wall sconces.
The sconces have a wonderful shape, they are very unique and well made.
Manuf...
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
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
Monumental Bronze Entrace Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large-scale, Neoclassical-style bronze octagonal entrance lantern with acanthus leaf detail, 1920s U.S.A.
Category
1920s American Vintage 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.