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
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
$172 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Ruby Glass Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a really unusual chandelier, even the chains are set with faceted crystals. They support a gilt bronze circular band crisply pierced with masks and acanthus and with six cand...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Charming Neo Romantic Bronze Chandelier with 2 Patinas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little neo romantic chandelier in bronze with 2 patinas, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
European Periwinkle Blue Ceramic Table Lamp With Giltwood Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning Spanish 1950s periwinkle blue ceramic table lamp with the original giltwood base is a rare find for those looking to add a touch of vintage sophistication to their home...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Ceramic
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century neo-classical st. crystal and ormolu chandelier. At the base of the chandelier are eight descending circular ormolu bands of impressive hanging crystal...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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
French Mid-Century Gilded Tole 6-Light Orb Chandelier with Nautical Galleon Ship
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Offered for sale is a striking French mid-20th-century six-light chandelier, masterfully combining sculptural drama with nautical whimsy. Crafted from hand-forged and painted tole me...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This pair of very large wall sconces was made in Italy in the mid-20th century in the neoclassical style, using carved wood with a gilt finish. The design is based on 18th-century mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century English Neoclassical Silver over Bronze 6 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English neoclassical style chandelier with 6 lights. Gorgeous silver over bronze finish with amazing decorative details.
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French 1940s Neoclassical Style Nickel-Plated Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
A French 1940s Neoclassical style floor lamp in a polished nickel finish ready to illuminate your space with style and grace. It features a footed triangular base that not only provi...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Neoclassical Palm Leaf Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A neoclassical style table lamp. The slender central column is cast to give the look of being wrapped in palm leaves. The same palm leaf motif can be seen on the square base and on f...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Neoclassical Sack of Pearls Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Sack of Pearls Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with Bacchus is one of the most spectacular lighting fixtures we've had the pleasure of offering! Combining br...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, France, Early 20th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and crystal chandelier. France, early 20th century.
Crystals attributed to Baccarat.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Manner Cherub Harp Bronze Lamp Base
Located in Queens, NY
An antique French manner gold patinated bronze sculptural lamp. The lamp is made in the Neoclassical design representing a cherub playing a harp. The lamp base is set on a square ped...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Fluted Red Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style ceramic table lamps in a red glaze with gold brass detailing. The lamps are newly rewired and paired with new custom-fitted linen shades and harps. These l...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
Faux Bamboo Form Chrome Standing Floor Lamp Table Art Deco in Form
Located in Manhasset, NY
A faux bamboo form chrome standing floor lamp table Art Deco in form. The chrome Y shaped base on circular feet leading to a sleek chrome bamboo form center column which supports a circular glass tabletop. The whole taking two sixty watt standard light bulbs. Having a custom-made beaded lampshade.
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
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
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is a faithful replica of visible ones...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$27,851 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bronze Candle Holder, 17th-18th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Candlestick. Bronze, XVII-XVIII centuries.
Candlestick made in bronze with circular base and shaft combining discs, balustrade shapes, smooth areas, concave and convex moldings of d...
Category
18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. Even if it features classical shape, overa...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Glass and Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Thirty lights chandelier. Bronze and glass, late 19th century.
It is necessary to emphasize the variety of forms and the quality of the colorless glass. The profiles of some beads (...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Other, Bronze
Rare Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Amber Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Russian neoclassical multi light gilt bronze, amber glass and cut crystal multi light chandelier of very unique shape. This chandelier is of fine workmanship embellish...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Rock Crystal and Ormolu Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary pair of antique French neoclassical and Empire style rock crystal and ormolu lamps. Rock crystal at the base is adorned with decorations of the classical instrument the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
French Beveled Glass and Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
French beveled glass and brass lantern
French, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 83cm, diameter 52cm
Made from brass and beveled glass, this large lantern is finely crafted in the...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Palatial & Large Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and large antique Russian neoclassical gilt bronze and cut crystal multi light chandelier of fine detail embellished with figural mask...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Vintage Italian Style Carved Marble Alabaster & Bronze Urn Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage urn or baluster lamp features elongated body, formed of carved marble and alabaster with bronze accent on the neck of the lamp, mounted on highly detailed bronze foot and squ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Pair Gilt Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of large belle Époque bronze doré three graces figural candelabras mounted as lamps, the gilt bronze bases modeled as the three graces, supporting a tazza, all supported by a ro...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$18,000 / set
Pair of Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of large Italian giltwood sconces in neoclassical style, with crossed flags, bows and arrows, animals and laurel leaves among other detail...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
$5,875 / set
1920 Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Flowers Design
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell etched mirror and bronze sconces with flowers design. newly UL rewired
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Silver Chandelier with Red Flowers Glass Shades 8 Lights
Located in New York, NY
beautiful circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze pedant with red flowers art glass shades, 8 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
$3,950 / item
Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work.
France, circa 1900. 4 lights.
Dimensions: Height 37" (can be shortened) ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted Neoclassical Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of painted neoclassical style fluted column lamps with capitals crowned with hand painted parchment shades. The lamps are newly rewired and ready to use.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Pair of Bronze Neoclassical Floor Lamps, Tiffany Style
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely matched pair of Bronze Neoclassical Floor Lamps, in the Tiffany style with period wiring. Unmarked but similar to Tiffany floor lamps (l...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Giltwood Urn Neoclassical Style Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian gilt-wood Neoclassical style urn lamps with hand painted parchment shades. The lamp bases are styled like classical urns with elaborate scrollwork and ornate detailin...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Italian Carrara Marble Column Tall Table Lamp, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Neoclassical Italian Carrara marble column or pillar tall table lamp
Italy, Circa 1960s
Measures: 5.25"W x 5.25"D x 30"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Multi light chandelier embellished with cut crystal chains and prisms.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$15,120 Sale Price
23% Off
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Neoclassical style chandeliers, made in England and dating from around the 1950’s.
The quality is superb, they are made from patinated brass and each hav...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,127 / set
Baltic 18th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu, Crystal and Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Baltic 18th century neo-classical st. ormolu, crystal and cobalt blue glass six arm, fourteen light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a ...
Category
18th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Tall Neoclassical Wrought Iron Torcheres, Late 1800s, Bindesbøll
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Torcheres, 19th Century
Design attributed to Thorvald Bindesbøll (1896–1908) & Vilhelm Bissen (1836–1913)
An impressive and decorative pair of tall wrou...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Midcentury Brass and Crystal Neoclassical Girandoles or Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of midcentury brass and crystal neoclassical girandoles or sconces features timeless styling, and intricate detail with solid brass quality enhanced by faceted crystals that pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Fine French Modern Neoclassical Wall Lights Sconces by Maison Baguès.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Two fine French Modern Neoclassical sconces by Maison Baguès. French Mid-Century gilded glass and gilded metal by Maison Baguès.
Imported from France to Argentina by Maison Jansen.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounted Figural Porcelain Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare Antique French Neoclassical gilt bronze, patinated bronze and hand painted porcelain figural six arm chandelier. This unusual fixture is embellished with six patin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Monumental Cast Iron and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique monumental cast iron and gilt bronze candelabra
French, late 19th Century
Height 219cm, width 52cm, depth 52cm
This exceptional pair of monumental candelabra is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Oil Lamps by Vincenzo Belli II
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of early 19th century (1828 – 1859) Italian Antique silver oil lamps (Lucerne) by Vincenzo Belli II. They are in the “Retour d’Egypte St...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces Bronze Three Arm Light with Fairy Figures
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of neoclassical style bronze girandole wall sconces, the fine bronze frame with mirror back and three arms decorated with figurine woman.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Four Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. four arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by a fine bottom palmette designed finial below most decorative scrolled fol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Glass, Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. cobalt blue glass, crystal, and ormolu twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine bottom circular pendant with...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Rock Crystal Sconces with 22K Gold Leaf
Located in Cypress, CA
Elegant pair of 22k gold plated hand forged wrought iron two light sconces, with carved rock crystal spike in the center.
combined with 4 hand made bees was candle sleeves.
Electr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$6,800 / set
Pair of Antique Gilt Wood Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning, large and impressive pair of antique gilt wood table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930-50’s.
The quality is outstanding, they ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
$1,146 / set
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
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Crystal and Wedgwood Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century English cut crystal and Wedgwood candelabra.
Neoclassical Adam Style.
Three candle arms.
Blue Jasperware base of classica...
Category
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$9,800 Sale Price / set
23% Off
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
Set of Candelabra and Candelholders, Silver and Gold Plated by Gorham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A magnificent gilt table set, consisting of two three-branch candelabra, and four single candlesticks. The candelabra can be converted to large single sticks by removing the arm. The...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$14,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt-bronze sconces in the Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, with rams' heads at the base of the arms, a central lion mask, anthemion leaf finial and bell flowers desce...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,950 / set
French Plafonnier 'Flush Mounted Pendant'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine flush mounted pendant gilt bronze, with handcut dome,
France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 7 1/2" x diameter 14"
CW1545.
Category
Early 20th Century French 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.