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
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
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
Classic Elegant Cast Brass & Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and elegant columnar brass and glass lantern having 4 candle lights.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Yellow Toile Corinthian Column Oil Lantern Style Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century converted oil table lamp in the shape of a Italian Neoclassical tole column painted in mustard yellow with toile Provinci...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 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
Bourbon Restoration Period Ormolu 24-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Bourbon restoration period
Twenty-four light ormolu chandelier
Constructed in bronze, which has been cast with extraordinary attention to detail, and conformingly e...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Each finely composed lamp is centered by a baluster-form shaft of cut rock crystal, issuing a pair of spiraled gilt bronze candle arms adorned with foliate scrolls and floral rosette...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Marble, Bronze
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
1920s Silver Plate Sconces With Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with edged mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze and Marble Candelabra or Table Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style doré bronze and marble candelabra or table lamps. These fine 19th- early 20th century table lamps are simply stunning with the finest doré bronze casti...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, 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
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
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
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
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
Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brass 2-tone Maison Lancel sconce.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Historistic ceiling lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique cut glass shade
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI style Brass and Bent Glass Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XVI style brass and bent glass three-light lantern , this fixture is of a very simple and clean design but has these concave re.entrant glass panels which add an unusual look.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant midcentury wrought iron floor lamp.
Beautiful tripod scroll legs.
The floor lamp has it's original parchment lamp shade.
The lamp dates from the 1950s - 1960s and wa...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Marble Table Lamp Grand Tour
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, Neoclassical carved marble lamp, . This is a very impressive tale lamp, depicting Hercules & the Nemean Lion.
The earlier 18th century, caved body, decorated with th...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bronze Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive pair of Italian neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze opposing figures of artistic maidens surmounted by moulded glass shades made into lamps, all standing o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Sheffield 1796
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1796 by John Greene & Co, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Candlesticks, feature fluted decor...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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 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
Pair of French, 19th Century Giltwood Mirrored Back Wall Sconces
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th century giltwood mirrored back wall sconces. A finely gilt pair of two-arm carved gilt wall sconces. These very decorative pair o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
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
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
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Swedish ceiling chandelier in classicist style.
Solid, silvered brass. Hangings from finely ground crystal.
(F-Ra-61).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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
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
A Pair Of Tall Lucite And Lacquered Brass Column Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of lacquered brass and lucite table lamps in the Neo Classical taste by Kullmann Lampen of the Netherlands. The circular columns sitting on a square lucite plinth with stepped...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique pair of French ormolu mounted and Giallo di Siena marble Neo Classical table lamps, Circa 1870 in date.
The pair are of baluste...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique neoclassical style brass and glass table lamps. They were made in England, they date from the mid twentieth century, likely the 1970’s.
They are of outst...
Category
1970s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by Roberto and Mito Block, 1950s
By Roberto and Mito Block, Roberto Block SA
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Robert and Mito Block were born in France and migrated to Mexico in the late 1930s and worked through the 1970s. They were known for their neoclassical...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Wooden Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Swedish painted wooden 8 light chandelier. Neoclassical bowl with 8 carved candle holders. Mostly retains original paint and ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fir
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
Italian Neoclassical Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chamfered crystal columnar standard above a giltwood urn issuing scrolled candle arms.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
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
Mid-19th Century French Porcelain Urn as a Table Lamp
By Jean Gille
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A decorative bisque porcelain urn marked by Jean Gille of Paris, France with a raised blue J over G, dating from 1840-1868. Now converted to a two socket table lamp...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu six arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking inverted foliate acorn bottom finial amidst ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, 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
Large Neoclassical Style Brass and Plate Glass Lantern
Located in London, GB
Large neoclassical style brass and plate glass lantern,
French, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 119cm, diameter 64cm
Made from polished brass and plate glass, this large lantern...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Silvered Bronze Neo-Classical Style Table Lamp Att. to Edward F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely cast bronze table lamp features Classical motifs including acanthus leaves. The tapering fluted columnar shaft rests on a triangular plinth base with hairy paw feet.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze and White Marble Floor Lamp Attributed to E.F. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Antique floor lamp attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, finely crafted from bronze, metal, wood and distinguished by its white marble base depicting three swans on a tripod carved woode...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
French Neoclassical style brass lantern
French, 20th century
Measures: height 58 cm, diameter 23cm
This fine hall lantern is crafted from brass in a classical style. The hexagon...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bronze Chandelier or Ceiling Light, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceiling light. Bronze. France, late 19th century
French chandelier made of bronze at the end of the 19th century, formed by a central axis with very marked lines and decorated with ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Pair of Baccarat Spiral Urn Glass Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of glass lamps, from the original Baccarat molds, by Paul Hanson; each a spiraling urn with gilt bronze scrolling handles, on round plinth cut in diamond pattern, on a base...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair of Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Three-Light Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous and impressive pair of Russian crystal & ormolu mounted three-light lantern chandeliers. A pair of Russian neoclassical style lantern chand...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19/7050 Pair of Wall Lights with Parakeet Placed on a Sheath, Maison Bagués
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of golden iron sconces decorated with crystal or glass with parakeet decor placed on a sheath
Circa 1950/70
used condition
Measures; width: 31 cm
Height without bulb: 63 cm
...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
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.