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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
Antique French Neo-Classical Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Urn Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French neo-classical style gilt bronze and black veined marble lamp. It has a urn form with draped gilt bronze floral foliate. It is unmarked and in working ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Baltic Early 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Baltic early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by an elegant and unique bottom finial with finely etched wrap around ba...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu

Neoclassical Gilt Candelabra Style Two Candle Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
A beautiful two-light candelabra makes for perfect statement lighting. This lamp was produced circa 1925 to 1950, and it exudes design chic and grace. This is a heavy piece that incl...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Iron

Italian Neoclassical Wedgwood White Gold Porcelain Urn Tall Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Wedgwood Style White & Gold Porcelain Urn Form Tall Table Lamps - Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 46" H (to finial) x 30" H (to light socket)...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Porcelain

Fine and Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant neoclassical gilt bronze chandelier. 6-light. France, circa 1910 Dimensions: Height 25" x diameter 23" CW3304.
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Neoclassical Style Bronze Rock Crystal Lamps - Set of 2
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing is for a set of 2 rock crystal Neoclassical style table lamps. The base of these lamps are bronze and rock crystal vase forms with subtle gray veining. With original har...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Rock Crystal

French Neoclassical Style Bronze and White Frosted Glass Two-Arm Sconce, ca 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze and white frosted glass two-arm sconce from the 1920s. A beautiful bronze sconce adorned with leaves, flowers, and a lady's face in the center of the...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Bronze Italian Neoclassical Style Table Lamp with Opal Shade
Located in Atlanta, GA
A neoclassical style Italian table lamp with bronze base depicting cranes, billy goats and a putto from the god Bacchus' entourage. Includ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

1900's Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell large silver plated 12 lights chandelier with a lot of engraved details
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical patinated eight arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely foliate bottom inverted finial below striking Le...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Wood

Classic Elegant Cast Brass & Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and elegant columnar brass and glass lantern having 4 candle lights.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Neoclassical Style Lamps. We offer a great pair of French Neoclassical style tole and bronze table lamps. This lovely pair of French lamps have been newly wired and re...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Tôle

Bronze Eight Light Chandelier With Greek Key Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive eight-light fixtures with wide frames in an elegant classical two-tone Greek key motif. With applied oval and round bronze rosettes underneath the frames. The lights with...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Silvered BRONZE TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious table lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, re-interpretation of an antique column topped with a beautiful lampshade, in silvered bronze, punctuated wi...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Frederick Cooper Brass Neo-Classical Style Table Lamps W/ Dolphins / Koi - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style buffet or table lamps designed by Frederick Cooper. They are solid brass. The dolphin base is a 9” triangle. The pleated linen shades show some ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful scrolled backplate from where the...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a hexagonal patinated bronze backplat...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire-Style Mirrored Sconce, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style sconce with convex mirror, two arrows, and gold stars, circa 1940. Rewired for USA with two sockets, 25W bulbs included.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

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...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gold Dore Bronze Figural Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gold Gilt Dore Bronze Figural Paw Foot Column Table Lamp with Glass Insert and Adjustable Height Finial. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu hanging lantern. The lantern has three charming and expressive winged cherubs with r...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

A Pair of LUXURIOUS Bronze NEO-CLASSICAL TABLE LAMPS, France XIX & 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and luxurious pair of large table lamps, Neo-classical, Baroque, Empire, with beautiful base in golden bronze, decorated with refined motives. The bases are actually au...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A splendid two Candle Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with replaced pleated shade, now electrified. Fine details including Acorn Finials, Beaded Candle Holders...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Chapman Brass table lamps Neoclassical, Regency, Candlestick style
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a nice pair of Chapman brass table or buffet lamps. Neoclassical or Hollywood regency style. Labels on the bottom with a 1986 patent date. They are in nice vintage condit...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Turned Wood Candlestick Floor Lamp Chapman Italy
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional example of Italian made wooden candle stick floor lamp made by Chapman. Terrific turned lamp with wonderful grain and worm holing. Brass accent. Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Acanthus Carved Candlestick Buffet Lamps 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage Maitland Smith carved acanthus brass candlestick / candelabra buffet / banquet / table lamps. Includes large oval pleated shades. Dimensions: 23" x 11" x 33" H
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1990s Philippine Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Danish Bronze Table Lamp in Pompeii Style, Denmark 1880’s
Located in Valby, 84
Late 19th century danish artist made table lamp in a classic Pompeii style with clear references to both Neoclassicism and Pompeii. The lamp is made of gilded bronze in Denmark in th...
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1880s Danish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Exquisite Early 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Sconces
Located in London, GB
Exquisite early 19th century neoclassical carved giltwood sconces We are proud to offer a pair of exquisite early 19th century neoclassical hand carved wooden sconces, each having d...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable fusion of history and function, this late 19th-century Russian brass samovar has been masterfully repurposed into a striking table lamp. Originally crafted as a traditional Russian tea urn, this piece bears intricate engravings, imperial hallmarks, and a beautifully aged patina, highlighting its authenticity and historical significance. The body of the samovar is adorned with elaborate Russian inscriptions and award medallions, indicating its prestigious origin. The markings reference Vasily Stepanovich Batashov, a renowned samovar manufacturer from Tula, Russia, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The engravings include the Russian Imperial Double-Headed Eagle, a hallmark of high-quality craftsmanship, along with various medallions commemorating international exhibitions, dating as early as 1870 and 1883. This brass samovar features ornate scrolled handles, a pierced base for ventilation, and a decorative spigot with a foliate key, all indicative of Tsarist-era Russian metalwork. The square-footed base adds to its stability, while the polished brass surface showcases a warm patina, preserving its aged character. This historically significant and beautifully repurposed piece makes an exquisite addition to eclectic, classical, or antique-inspired interiors. Whether used as a statement lighting piece or admired for its rich cultural heritage, this samovar lamp...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Pairpoint Table Lamp Base in an Antique Brass Finish with Double Sockets
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pairpoint Table Lamp Base in an Antique Brass Finish with Double Sockets, The lamp is marked on the base Pairpoint Mfg. Co. with a Diamond and a P in center & Numbered B 3029, Th...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

An Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Painted Wood and Giltwood floor lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood, Faux Painted Marble and Giltwood floor lamp. This wonderful floor lamp is raised by a triangula...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 1900's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shade 3x e27 bulbs inside
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Glass Urn Table Lamps Attr. Marbro - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Glass Urn Table Lamps with Brass Mounts attributed to Marbro - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light s...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Decorative Brass Wall Lights with Mirror
Located in Roma, IT
Early 20th century pair of Italian decorative brass wall lights with mirror. This is a production of the first decade of the century in Venice, and the design recalls heavily the Ven...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

1910 American Federal style sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1910's American style bronze one light sconces with arrows and stars in design. Unusual arm shape
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Brass and Clear Glass Round Hanging Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and cut clear glass round hanging lantern from circa the 1920s. This adorable three-light antique pendant lantern features an eleg...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Ivory Color Alabaster Amphora Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style amphora-shaped ivory and light brown veined alabaster lamp, Italy, circa the 1930s. Impressive Italian Neoclassical style amphora-shaped lamp made of beautifully v...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze light fixture with brown patina and interior lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique neoclassical style brass table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, the solid brass lamp bases ...
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1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

1900's Caldwell Bronze Cherub and Dolphins Single Sconce with 4 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze single sconce with cherub on a dolphin holding 3 lights on shells and one light on top shell. Large size and impressive details.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair Discover a piece of history with this exquisite pair of antique oversized neoclassical style wall sconces, once gracing the ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilded Greek Key Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single porcelain table lamp, having a vase shape of white glass, gilt decoration of two Greek key meanders wrap the body of the lamp, raised on round brass base. Stock ID: D4014
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Milk Glass

Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic 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

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary Pair Italian Neoclassical Rock Crystal Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary Pair Italian Neoclassical Rock Crystal Three-Light Wall Sconces Italy, 20th Century An extraordinary pair of Italian Neoclassical three-light wall sconces, exquisit...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Pair of Large Neoclassical Style Onyx Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
An amazing Pair of Neoclassical Style Onyx Large Table Lamps. Measures 6.5" in width, 6.5" in depth at the base, stand 35" tall to the top of the crystal finials. 26" tall to the to...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Onyx

A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Glass TABLE LAMP by SEVRES, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A very large and luxurious table lamp, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, base in a very thick piece of solid glass with sensual and asymmetrical lines, stamped Sèvres, France 1960. SOLD ...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal

1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Engraved Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell chandelier with unusual scrolled arms with 8 lights
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sinumbra Oil Lamp with Cut Glass Shade
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome urn form sinumbra lamp retains it's original oil reservoir. It features neoclassical motifs including cornucopia, acanthus leaves and flora...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and high quality Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal chandelier. This spectacular circular chandelier is centered at the bottom by hexagonal...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Christian Gottlieb Vilhelm Bissen Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamp
Located in Valby, 84
This exquisite table lamp is crafted in bronze by renowned Danish sculptor Christian Gottlieb Vilhelm Bissen (1798–1868), known for his neoclassical sty...
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1850s Danish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Crystal and Brass Swirl Twist Glass table Lamp att. to Baccarat c 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional tall glass table lamp, attributed to Baccarat. The lamp features a tall tapered glass body with twisting swirled surface, with deco...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Polished Ochre Marble Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of solid marble table lamps with a subtle mottled ochre veining having tall slender urn form over rectangular plinths with ogee molded bases. Italy, early 20th c. Now wired as...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Urn Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of amphora urn-form lamps, of Belgian black marble, accented with dore bronze band, raised on round foot, set upon square plinth with ormolu. Stock ID: D6771
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Vintage Pair of Giltwood Silver Neoclassical Lamps, a Set
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a highly detailed pair of French neoclassical style silver leaf giltwood urn lamps featuring hand carved draped foliate garland motifs. These Louis XVI style lamps are mounte...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Giltwood

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th Century  A rare 19th-century American Painted Tin Cana...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Classical Style Bronze Tapered Column Lamp, Granite Finish, USA, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Classical style tapered bronze column table lamp - applied faux granite finish to the column and base - U.S.A. - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - tarnishing and patina to the bronze from age and use - no loss - no damage - no restoration - vintage electrical...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Chapman Neoclassical Rams Head White Porcelain Blanc de Chine Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chapman Neoclassical Rams Head White Porcelain Blanc de Chine Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H (to finial) x 22" ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Porcelain

Gilted Historistic Table Lamp, circa 1890s with Original Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Gilded historistic table lamp, circa 1890s with original glass shade Original condition.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Floor Lamp White Opaline Gloves France, 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spectacular floor lamp in gold metal and white opaline globes Very beautiful and with a very original and elegant design.  
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

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.

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