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Neoclassical Lighting

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s. This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose. The light shining through the amber color stone...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Two Elegant Neoclassical Murano Glass Flower Chandeliers, 1930s
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very elegant neoclassical chandelier composed of diecast and colorful Italian Murano glass drops and flowers in many colors. Produced in Italy in the 1930s. Consisting of many tran...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Steel

Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled Original old cut glass shade
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Gilt Metal and Rock Crystal Baguès Style Table Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of gilt metal and rock crystal Baguès style table lamps. Each having been recently rewired and with custom lamp shades. This stunning pair acqu...
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1950s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Unusual Gilt Bronze Chandelier featuring three seated Satyrs holding a richly carved alabaster dome. France, circa 1910. 6 lights. Dimensions: Height 23" Diameter 19 1/2" ...
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Historistic ceiling lamp with original cut glass vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp with original cut glass vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled Original cut glass
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Nickel

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Neoclassical style porcelain lamps. Stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical style Porcelain lamps with opposing Greek inspired faces, gilt swan handles and brass bases....
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Porcelain

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

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Wood

Vintage Belgian Table Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Red Glass Lampshade Lamp, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Lighting will help to bring a special atmosphere to the house or apartment. Properly selected lamps not only give light, but also create comfort, give the interior qualitatively new ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

French Hexagonal Bronze and Frosted Textured Glass Hanging Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French bronze hexagonal lantern with frosted textured glass, 1920s – an elegant Neoclassical-inspired pendant light. An elegant French hexagonal lantern from the 1920s, crafted from...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

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.
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

A Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of magnificent and large neoclassical cranberry glass & gilt bronze lantern chandeliers. Each lantern is formed around a large cranberry glass bell...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

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...
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1810s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Other

Pair Warren Kessler New York Asian Style White and Blue Floral Porcelain Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Monumental Pair of Warren Kessler New York Asian Style Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps. Original cast Brass finial. Measures 8" in width, 8" in depth and 37 " in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Russian Empire Bronze and Marble Figures as Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century Russian patinated bronze neoclassical figures on Siena marble plinths. Now as lamps. Intricately cast and well gilded ormolu mounts. Two of the four seasons. Gra...
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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.
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze and Glass Floor Standing Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of monumental gilt bronze and glass floor standing candelabra Crafted in the neoclassical style, this pair of floor-standing candelab...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

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 )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

19th Century French Bronze Floor Lamp – Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henry Cahieu
Located in Madrid, ES
Exquisite 19th-century French bronze floor lamp, attributed to the renowned Ferdinand Barbedienne and likely designed by Henry Cahieux specifically for the iconic 1855 Paris Expositi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Chandelier Chrystal Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Brass, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier Chrystal Swedish Gustavian neoclassical brass Sweden. A chandelier made during the early 19th century. Chrystal prisms on a brass body. Decorated with lions heads. 12 arms...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Small French 1940s Chandelier in a Pewter Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier from the 1940s is a striking combination of bronze and metal. Designed in a neoclassical style, it features six arms that gracefully extend from its center. Th...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Metal

Vintage neoclassical pendant light, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage neoclassical style pendant light from the 1950s. Gilt metal shade holder and decorated matte glass. Tested and ready for use with a regular E27 light bulb holder. 1950s - ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Mid 20th Century Neoclassical Regency Style Gilded Wall Brackets
Located in Tampa, FL
Charming pair of Neoclassical-style gilded wall brackets with acanthus leaf design. Aged patina, with brush-gilded accents made of plaster. These sculptural wall brackets add balance...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Plaster

Patinated Bronze Torchère with Classical Female Figure
Located in London, GB
This beautiful piece consists of a patinated bronze female figure holding an urn with a glass flame, which serves as a lamp, all standing on a tall and finely decorated wooden plinth...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster floor lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A highly quality and most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster floor lamp. This stunning floor lamp is supported on a circular stepped base with dentil pattern...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble

Pair Of Painted Sheet Metal And Brass Wall Lights, 20th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair Of Painted Sheet Metal And Brass Wall Lights, 20th Century
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20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Gilt and Lacquered Friezes , also for Wall Light Sconces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4738 - An idea for these three gilt and lacquered friezes : for wall light sconces: on the wall, hanging above three parchment fans that hide the electrical connections. The parch...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Giltwood

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A most charming Italian 19th century pressed patinated metal, giltwood and crystal twelve lights Genovese chandelier. This magnificent chandelier features 2 tiers of 6 lights each. I...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal

French 1940s Bronze Six Armed Neoclassical Style Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier, a stunning example of 1940s neoclassical style, is a testament to the superb quality and design of that era. With its six arms, detailed features and dimensio...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Cast Iron Vases Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique pair of tall floor lamps, Created by up cycling a pair of beautiful patinated cast iron planters and mounting them on a base using gun metal angle iron supports and a metal p...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Lighting

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Steel, Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and Antique Brass
Located in New York, NY
This regal and ornate Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and antique brass originates from France during the latter half of...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Exquisite Pair of Vintage Porcelain and Brass Table Lamps by DAV Art NY / Lenox
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Pair of Vintage Porcelain and Brass Table Lamps by DAV Art NY / Lenox, circa 1940s. This pair of neoclassical table lamps with brass accents and porcelain base made by DAV ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Antique Russian Neoclassical Balloon Form Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Russian Neoclassical Balloon Form Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier of Superb Design and Craftsmanship. The chandelier features a monumental cage-like structure compo...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Argand Neoclassical Brass, Crystal & Marble Solar Table Lamp C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Argand Neoclassical Brass, Crystal & Marble Solar Lamp with Gothic Etched Glass Shade C1840 Measures - 24.5"H x 8.25"W x 8.25"D This antique Argand lamp...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Marble, Brass

Pair of Bronze Neo Grec Vases Mounted as Lamps by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Pair of Néo-Grec Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps, Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne from a Model by Henry Cahieux. Each vase features herm-headed handles framing a ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century neoclassical St. patinated bronze and ormolu four arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by an ormolu bottom ball finial with charming feet. T...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

Hand-Thrown Wall Lamp In the Shape #Of A Flower Bucket, Italy 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
These wall lights are truly one-of-a-kind. They're made with the utmost care and skill, making them a cut above the rest. The design is so appealing, and the basket of flowers create...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Maitland Smith Penshell Obelisk Brass Lion Head Accent Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning pair of table lamps by Maitland-Smith. Body of the obelisk featuring a penshell veneer, contrasted by patinated brass accents.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Early 19th Century Russian Polish Alabaster and Vermeil Lantern by Nast
Located in Essex, MA
Period Carved neoclassical Alabaster and Vermeil, gold on solid silver lantern. But the famous Russian/Polish Silversmith, Ludwik Bernard Nast ( Warsaw c 1821-1838). Excellent gold o...
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Early 19th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Vermeil

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ebonized fruitwood and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a most decorative circular ebonized fruitwood base with a lovely fluted design. The ormolu column above display beautiful acanthus leaves at the base and elegant richly chased palmettes leading up to a fine fluted design. Above are intricately carved foliate patterns and an elegant reeded border. Shown with our signature two tone pin tuck silk Cedric DuPont Antique...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu

Impressive English Floor Lamp from Brass and Copper
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Elegant standing floor lamp crafted from heavy brass with red copper acanthus leaf ornaments. The lamp is richly detailed and stands on classic lion's paws. Originally a gas lamp, it...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Copper

Pair of French Neoclassical Toile Decoupage & Wood Column Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French neoclassical toile decoupage & wood column lamps France, circa 1960s Each one of a stained hardwood cylinder column form with a parchment colored Toile vignette...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and unique French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and crystal chandelier. The five arm, ten light chandelier is centered by three stunning tiers of prism shap...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Sconce Wall Set 4 Four Ormolu Neoclassical Brass 2 Arm Branch Acanthus Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A set of four, Italian, ormolu, neoclassical, two arm/branch, electrified, acanthus leaf, wall sconces, -Fluid, naturalistic, classical form, in one continuous, scrolling piece -...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu

Italian Tole Red & Gilt Decorative Foliage Fruit Basket Shaded Chandelier 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian tole red and black paint decorated six light chandelier with central urn foliage gilt fruit basket, acorn finial, and six scrolled arms with the original slot mounted shades....
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Tin, Wire

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a richly chased ormolu acanthus leaf backplate f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, & Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, and Handles. The lamps are fashioned in the neoclassical style and feature a brightly-contrasted ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Porcelain

Pair of Paul Hanson Brass and White Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant Neoclassic style Paul Hanson 1950's-1960s columnar-form glass lamps. Each lamp features cased glass column with brass capital and base. Very good quality. Newly rewir...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Patinated Terracotta Lamps circa 1960/1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of patinated terracotta lamps circa 1950/1960 wear on lampshades.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Terracotta

Neorustic Wrought Iron Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neorustic wrought iron pendant, circa 1950. Electricity to be checked.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style brass hall lantern French, early 20th century Measures: Height 104cm, width 24cm, depth 24cm This fine hall ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Crystal And Red Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, and red glass chandelier. The six arm, nine light chandelier displays a striking circular f...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Neoclassical Palm Frond Chandelier, Manner of Serge Roche
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Serge Roche, manner of (possibly Sirmos) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Country of origin; materials: unknown; appears to be plaster Dimensions: 31″h, 34....
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Plaster

Classic Marble Column Form Lamp with Cast Brass Capitol
Located in New York, NY
Classical marble and brass column lamp, having dramatic and graphic marble with finely cast brass elements. Probably 19th C French, later wired for electric. The lamp is in very goo...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, 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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Columns, Mounted as Exterior Street Lamps
By Powerlite Devices Ltd
Located in Montreal, QC
A pair of imposing antique cast iron columns mounted as street lamps. Each Doric pillar fluted and tapering from the square base to a slender...
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1890s Canadian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron

Historistic Table lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Original antique glass shade Brass polished and stove enameled
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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