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
Russian Neoclassical Style Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian Neoclassical style clear and blue cut glass chandelier
Russian, 20th century
Measures: Height 156cm, diameter 94cm
This superb Russian chandelier exemplifies the grace and elegance of the Russian Neoclassical style. The chandelier features ten S-scroll light branches, each crafted from clear cut glass. The branches issue from a parcel gilt cobalt blue dish...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
Two Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These beautiful giltwood wall lights are designed in the style of decorative art produced in the Louis XVI period (1774-1793). This period saw the emergence of the neoclassical style...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
$9,035 / set
old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars.
Very good quality
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Opaline Glass Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite antique Russian neoclassical gilt bronze, blue opaline glass, cut crystal and white marble candelabras of superb detail embellished with a central blue opaline gl...
Category
19th Century Ukrainian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Pair of Candleholders, Calamine, Marble, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks made in calamine on dark marble bases that have two sculptures of children in similar positions. The proportions, positions, decorative elements, etc. of these t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Other
Monumental Italian Porcelain Urn Torchiere Lamp Shag Shade Fruit 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive mid 20th century Italian porcelain table lamp featuring a ruffled topped urn / vase with branches of different fruit applied to each side, turned wood nec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French neoclassical style carved alabaster and patinated bronze chandelier of fine detail embellished with neoclassical figures in relief playing musical instruments.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$15,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Corinthian Desk Table Lamp, c.1920
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed brass Corinthian table lamp. c.1920
In original condition with nice patina to the brass.
Rewired with 2m of black twisted flex and BS 3-pin plug.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces Brass Hand Holding Torch
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel neoclassical hand sconces, wall lights holding a torch.
Made in France in the 1960.
US rewired and in working condition
40 watts max bulb.
Priced by pair
B...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Vintage Candlestick Lamp with New Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely French vintage lamp with a molded and trimmed bronzed metal candlestick base featuring elegant neoclassical motifs. The round base measures 5”. Champagne colored silk and br...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Renaissance Revival Five-Arm Candelabra Mounted as Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine pair of Renaissance Revival bronze candelabra, now mounted as lamps. Each slender stem supporting five scrolling arms linked by chains, the trefoil platform base modeled with...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of Three Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Flush Mount, Signed J. Stone, England
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of three gilt bronze and cut glass flush mount. Signed J. Stone. England, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
$1,075 / item
Neoclassical style brass chandelier decorated with pearl garlands. French work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style chandelier is made of brass and decorated with pearl garlands. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
2 swiveling bronze Historistic Wall lamps with glass shades vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 swiveling bronze Historistic Wall lamps with glass shades vienna around 1890s
Polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shades
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Versailles Bronze and Crystal Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming pair of antique neoclassical Versailles painted bronze and Swarovski Strass crystal chandeliers. Wired faux electric candles. Eleg...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Lacquered Cast Iron Caryatid Lamp or Candeladra Women Torchere
Located in Lille, FR
Neoclassical Lacquered Cast Iron Lamp, Literature Allegory Women Torchere.
First part of XX century.
Total height: 65 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Silver Over Bronze 6 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Silver over Bronze Chandelier. Exquisite Detail. Great Workmanship. France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 36" Diameter 32"
CW5288
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately Antique Italian Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Urn Form Table Lamps on Gold Gilt Wood Bases - a Pair. Item features a high-quality, heavy construction, appr...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Large English Neo-Classical Cannister Style Tole Metal Table Lamps - Pair
By John Richard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an offering for a pair of large scale tole tea canister style table lamps designed by John Richard. They have wonderful, vibrant colors with the dominant being a distressed ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,421 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Neo Classic Dolphin Brass Marble Library Table Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Neoclassical style brass dolphin motif and marble table or desk lamp. Nicely chased detailing on brass dolphins, center portion solid round green marble, resting on black leather wra...
Category
1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Crystal and Gilt Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and elegant Russian 19th century neo-classical st. crystal and gilt metal nine light chandelier. At the base above diamond pendants is an impressive blue glass urn shap...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Dutch Style Candlesticks, 18th Century, Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Dutch style candlesticks. S. XVIII
Bronze. Electrified like lamps.
Pair of Dutch-style candlesticks converted into lamp bases.
They have a turned structure, typical of the...
Category
18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Porcelain Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze and turquoise porcelain candelabra
French, early 20th Century
Measures: Height 81cm, width 26cm, depth 26cm
These elegant candelabra, crafted from porcelain and gilt bronze, feature vase...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
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
Antique Russian Neoclassical Balloon Form Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A very unique antique Russian neoclassical balloon form silvered bronze, cut crystal and glass multi light chandelier of superb quality. T...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze and Curved Glass Lantern, France, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and curved glass lantern. France, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze table candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 97cm, width 46cm, depth 35cm
These large and finely cast candelabra were...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Workstead Tube Sconce / Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
TUBE SCONCE SMALL is both intimately scaled and luminously impactful. With a bold yet compact beam of light this fixture is well suited to small and large spaces alike. ADA compliant. UL Listed. Damp...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / item
Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive vintage brass table lamp, in the antique neoclassical style. This was made in England & it dates from around the 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze & Marble Lamps
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb pair of 19th century bronze lamps, with classical scenes depicting frolicking cherubs in relief, flanked by goat head masks to the sides on stepped rouge marble bases termin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$15,005 / set
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
$74,800 / set
Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Glass and Ormolu lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Glass and Ormolu lantern. This stunning frosted and etched glass lantern displays a wonderful baluster shape and is ...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Early American Style , Shield back Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great design of American or possibly English Sconces . All quality work and finished in a dark patina finish . Two arms with candelabra sockets and 3" ht socket covers . This pair ...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
An Important Neoclassical Style Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important Neoclassical Style Bronze
Cut Glass & Tole Peinte
Eight Light Chandelier
With scrolling candle arms and faceted tole panels
painted wit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Silver Gilt Painted Carved Neoclassical Floor Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Graceful and elegant, this early tall floor lamp has history yet is in beautiful shape. Its tall, slender column features carved baluster and urn like details that give it a sculptur...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze & Onyx Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shades
Materials: Gilt Bronze, Onyx Stone, New Custom Linen Shades
Style: French Neoclassical
Dimensions:
60.50”H x 11.50”W x 11.50”D
Shade:
10"...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Italian, Roman, Neoclassic Silver Plate Hanging Censer, late 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
hanging from its original canopy and chains, with greek key handles and greek key incised decoration at upper rim, the body of neoclassic form and expertly cast, now to be fitted wit...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Reproduction Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant Italian reproduction lamp blends perfectly with modern or antique home decor! Fit with a custom oval shaped silk shade. The lamp featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high-quality Baltic 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu, crystal, and smoked glass chandelier. The eight-light chandelier is centered by a charming bottom ...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Monumental Gothic Style Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and decorative gothic style lantern, primed and ready to be painted. Acrylic panels. Needs rewiring.
6 available
Measures: 15" D; 15...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$3,850 / item
Mid-Century Neo- Classical Style Cast Brass Magnifying Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century cast brass magnifying glass sconces. They are not electrified and are unmarked. They are in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$971 Sale Price / set
25% Off
pedestal and its neo-classical plaster light basin circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pedestal and its neo-classical plaster light basin circa 1940/1950
Dimensions colonne : 118 x 20 x 20 cm
Dimensions vasque : 47 x 37 x 31 cm
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Leaf Bulbous Table Lamps Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Leafy Bulbous Table Lamp on Gold Gilt Metal Bases - a Pair. Item features a high-quality, heavy construction, approx ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Chandelier, crystal and silverplate, Swedish Neoclassicism
By CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful rare chandelier with crystal details and silverplated metal base. Swedish neoclassicism, 1920s. In the manner of court jeweller CG Hallberg.
A true timeless gem. Re-wire...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Large Pair of Maria Theresa Style Crystal 7-Light Wall Sconces, Italy Circa 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Maria Theresa Style Crystal 7-Light Wall Sconces, Italy, Circa 1950s
This stunning pair of Maria Theresa-style crystal wall sconces, made in Italy circa the 1950s, exe...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brown and Gold Neoclassical Tole Lamp With Brass Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage Neoclassical style brown tole lamp with gold painted foliate accents. There are two brass lion heads on either side of the urn.
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Copper Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century hanging lantern light fixture is a stunning blend of rustic charm and architectural presence. Crafted from copper, it features eight glass-paneled sides, each w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces
French, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 94cm, width 49cm, depth 33cm
This pa...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
$30,581 / set
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal eight-light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely circular array of prism-cut crystal pend...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Ceiling Chandelier 2024
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Swedish ceiling chandelier in classicist style.
Polished, silvered brass. Facetted glass hangings.
(F-Ra-60).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Charming Little Iron Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little iron chandelier, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Spelter Woman with Roses Table Lamp From L-A Moreau on Marble Base c 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spelter table lamp reproduction of the statuette "la femme aux roses" by Louis Auguste Moreau (son of Auguste Moreau). The set is mounted on a red marble base.
The subjects of his s...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Neoclassical Russian Style Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Neoclassical Russian style six-arm crystal chandelier with cranberry glass decoration.
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cameo Jasperware-Style Porcelain Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of porcelain Rococo Revival cameo jasperware style. Jasperware is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Sometimes described ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
An Italian 18th century Neo-classical st. iron chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated off white, Mecca and Iron chandelier. The two tiered sixteen arm chandelier has a montgolfière shape. The lower patinated ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical motif chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Neoclassical motif chandelier featuring gilt metal foliate arms, crystal beads, etched and frosted glass shade and medallion details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Neo-classical Gilt Bronze Vanity Table Lamps W/ Slag Glass Shades - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an offering for a pair of 19th century French gilt bronze urn form lamps with porcelain flowers. The wiring is new. The pink slag glass lamps shades are not original and in v...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$768 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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.