Neoclassical Lighting
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Bronze & Crystal Pendant/Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Bronze & Cut Crystal Pendant. 1 light.
France, circa 1930. 2 available.
Dimensions: Height 7" Diamter 9"
CW5555
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Pair of French Opaline Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of French painted Opaline Lamps purchased in France of 2023. Serpent glass detail and bronze base. Appropriate wear on lamp base and painted detail. Gorgeous set, See detailed...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine decorative and gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster dome and shades. 9-light.
France, circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 48" x diameter 36"
CW3218.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Floor Lamps made in Italian, they are hand-Carved Giltwood. They are in good condition. Very good quality lamps.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Russian Neoclassical Six Light Chandelier, Bronze and Crystal
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian neoclassical six light chandelier. Bronze and crystal decorated ballroom form chandelier having crystal bobeches under and ebony bronze central apron with matching tier on to...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Antique Gilt Bronze and Porphyry Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of French antique gilt bronze and porphyry lamps
French, Late 19th Century
Lamps: Height 87 (tallest) / 75cm (shortest), diameter 21cm
Shades: Height 32cm, diameter 50cm
This...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
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
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
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
Fine Pair French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of beautifully etched doré bronze two-arm sconces with filigree draping and swags with fluting detail and decor around the bobeches and a ram's head center med...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Brazier Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) green and gold painted iron brazier style wreath design floor lamps with marble base (ONE SHADE MISSING; ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Iron
Neo Classical Chandelier with Branches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and unusual Neoclassical chandelier featuring protruding branches with pressed glass leaves. Amber color octagons. 6 lights.
Measures: Height 27" Diameter 28".
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Neoclassical Pair of Wildwood Black and Gold Table Lamps with Paw Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive pair of square columnar neoclassical style table lamps by Wildwood having urn decoration and a rich leathery texture. Fancy antiqued brass paw feet complete the rich styl...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Giltwood Wreath Fragment Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Giltwood wreath fragment table lamp on Lucite base, hand carved Italian giltwood architectural fragment (circa 1840) newly-wired for use within the USA...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Teddy Bears Lamp on Pink Base with White Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp is a great focal point in a child's area. The teddy bears are having a picnic and your favorite little person is invited. This beautiful lamp features the most elegant teddy bears with polka dots and elegant hats and scarves in a mommy-daughter theme. This lamp is in pristine condition. There are no chips or scratches to the bear figures. The large circular area of the pink painted circular base is also in very good condition without chips or other condition issues to the paint. The shade has been updated and is new. It is not original to the lamp. It measures 22 inches tall and 12 inches deep and wide. The handcrafted rocking chair...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic
Spectacular Pair of Sheffield Fluted Columnar Banquet Lamps
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of large silver plated candlestick or banquet lamps in the Neoclassical style with Corinthian columns, probably Sheffield, with scrollwork capitals, converted to ...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Rare 18th Century Carved Water-Gilded Italian Urn Table Lamp
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous 1780s era Italian urn that's been converted into a fantastic table lamp. The finish and patina of the fantastic water-gilt gold leaf surface is luminous and extrem...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeously proportioned pair of neoclassical, gilded bronze 2-arm sconces; with acanthus leaf, acorn, swirl, and rosette detailing. Late Belle Époque style, France. Early 1900s. Me...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Crystal Medallion Back Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical bronze doré and crystal sconces, circa 1830, each featuring three candle arms and beaded crystal medallion back. The pair have recently be...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Florentine Italian Sconces Carved Giltwood Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Florentine five-light elaborate sconces. Original Handcrafted in wood and covered in Gold Leaf finish.
In working condition, European Wiring and each take 5 E14 candelabra li...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of French 1940s nickel plated floor lamps, featuring ornate stems made up of turned and cast bronze and brass components that gracefully guide the gaze to...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Vase Lamp Germany C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century neoclassical revival vase lamp Germany C.1880.
A Neoclassical style vase converted to a table lamp, black earthenware with faun mask handles, two classical fi...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Fine Pair French Dore Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Large pair of beautifully etched doré bronze two-arm sconces with filigree draping and swags with fluting detail and decor around the bobeches and a ram's head center med...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces attrib. Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces attibuted to Maison Bagues. Highly detailed. Original unelectrified state. Gorgeous lighting!
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet, console or bedside tables with this elegant pair of antique cassolettes converted into table lamps. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the urns are made of carved vari...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal, Glass & Mirror Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely elegant Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, glass, and mirror chandelier. The eight arm chandelier displays a striking circular wrap arou...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Late 18th Century Set of Four Italian Baroque Silvered Giltwood and Tole Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A Set of four late 18th century Italian Baroque sconces, circa 1790, with silvered giltwood cartouche bases and three patinated brass and tole candle arms. The Baroque tole arms where made to left off the sconces to be carried to other rooms. The sconces have recently been cleaned and rewired with new porcelain sockets. The Italian silver gilt has some gold gilt tones through out the finish.
Additionally, there are four matching sconces...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf, Tôle, Brass
Pair of 1900s French Bronze-Mounted Parrot Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely chased 1900s bronze-mounted Chinese porcelain parrots with French hand painted porcelain accents. Base is stamped "France".
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale multi-tiered 18th century neoclassical crystal chandelier sourced from the renowned Royal Crystal Manufacturer of La Granja in Spain. This chandelier comes with an incredible story and provenance and was one of about twelve identical chandeliers that originally hung in an early baroque church called the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
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, Nickel, Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
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
Set of Six French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Three-Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning high quality complete set of six French 19th century Neo-Classical st. three arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce in centered by a striking pierced palmette backplate from wher...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical Gilt Metal Greek Key Design and Crystal Basket 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Italian neoclassical gilt metal and crystal basket chandelier with 6 lights and greek key design.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
French Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful 1940s polished brass floor lamp from France is an elegant addition to any home. The cast round base provides sturdy support f...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flush Mounted Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine flush mounted plafonnier/pendant. Brass with frosted and cut glass dome. 3 lights,
France, circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 14", diameter 18"
CW2308.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat.
1 light. France, circa 1910. (3 available)
Dimensions: Hgith 8 1/2" Diameter 9 1/2"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Designer Neoclassical Yellow Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft organically curved pastel yellow alabaster table lamp in neoclassic style.
Hand-carved by Italian artist likely in mid-20th century showcasing natural colorations in the silky,...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Stone
Dramatic, Cascading Russian Chandeliers, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fine, three-tiered, Russian, neoclassical, gilt bronze and crystal, ten light chandeliers with sapphire blue, glass plates.
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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
Neoclassical Table Lamp with Marble Foot and Egyptian Warrior under the Shade
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare table lamp with a brass Egyptian warrior walking on a marble base. The shade, which is gold colored on the inside, provides for a warm light. A true personilty.
Category
20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Etched On Both The Bell And To...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of very finely-chased French brass candlesticks, circa 1870 in the neoclassical style (could be electrified as table lamps). Bases are decorated with rose vines.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, 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.