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 French Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality pair of French mid 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and black Belgian marble five arm candelabras lamps. Each lamp is raised...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
By Johan Zekh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and crystal chandelier, in the manner of Johan Zekh, one of Saint-Petersburg’s most celebrated masters. This ten light chande...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Classical Figural Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian classical figural lamps depicting woman in Roman dress, each with cut glass pendant drops and with pale blue silk shades.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Spelter
Pair of Italian Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Sconces by Pauly & Co.
By Pauly & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian porcelain and gilt bronze sconces by Pauly & Co
Italian, early 20th century
Measures: Height 77cm, width 40cm, depth 13cm
This fine pair of sconces is by the Venetian firm Pauly & Co. Each sconce features a gilt bronze frame, composed of a ribbon-tied crown, a central foliate wreath, a trailing acanthus leave lower section, and twin scrolled candleholder...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Superb Pair of Pewter Corinthian Column Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent pair of pewter silverplate corinthian column neoclassical lamps . having lion heads detailing near top of each column and amazing hand ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Antique Gilt Brass Figural Delphin Dolphin Converted Oil Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century gilt brass converted oil lamp or lantern, featuring a Neoclassical delphin / dolphin on a base of rocks, balancing the oil reservoir on its tail. Sun with face mark...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Carved Two-light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of painted and parcel giltwood, each diamond-shaped backplate outcarved with stylized fleur-de-lis, surmounted by palmette flanked by festooning, two iron C-scroll c...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bronze Mounted / Black Marble Pair Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Wonderful pair of French bonze ormolu mounted frame with black marble neoclassical style pair table lamp. Each lamp features a classical architectural column shape form standing on a...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated sconces
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Silver-Plated Eight Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A fine silver plated (unusually thick silver plate on copper) eight-light, crystal chandelier with the original gadrooned ceiling rose, in the neoclassical manner,
early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of faux-bois metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Italian Porcelain Mangani Firenze Gilt Decorated Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Porcelain Mangani Firenze Gilt Decorated Table Lamp
Offered for sale is an Italian Mangani Firenze white porcelain gilt decorated urn form table lamp raised on a gilt bronze...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Wire
Panache 16” Neoclassical Giltwood 2 Light Wall Light Sconce
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Panache 16” Neoclassical Giltwood 2 Light Wall Light Sconce. Priced each. Two available.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
1930's Neoclassic Column Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's neoclassic column shape bronze table lamps. In very good condition.
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Directoire Ormolu & Cut Black Amethyst Crystal Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Directoire Ormolu & Cut Black Amethyst Crystal Tole Bouillotte Lamp
France, circa 1920s
A stunning French Directoire ormolu and cut black amethyst crystal tole Bouillotte lam...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Metal
18th Century Large Pair of Italian Gilded Handled Vases Neoclassical Carving
Located in Milano, MI
Set of two large 18th century Neoclassical giltwood vasesa pair of carved and giltwood handled centre vases, on square base, portapalme realized in carved Cembran pinewood with Neoclassical foliate motifs carved with vegetal patterns.
Could be mounted as large table lamps or used as decorative vases.
This pair of antique lamp bases...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Lion Feet Bronze Neo Classical Floor Lamp Attributed to Arbus, France 1940's
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare patinated bronze lamp floor.
Attributed to André Arbus.
Height adjustable from 45" to 59" excluding shade.
Shade for showing purposes only.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Style Triple Ram Goat Head Clad Gold Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Triple Ram Goat Head Clad Gold Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to finial) x 25" H (to light socket) x 9" W x 9" D. (Location: Se...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze readed x-pattern curved glass lantern neoclassical fixture having three candelabra lights inside, accompanied by chain canopy and mounting hardware.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Historistic Wall Lamp, Vienna Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp vienna around 1890s
Polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Acorn Ceiling Light from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A neoclassical acorn form ceiling fixture composed of bronze and scalloped green glass.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Rock Crystal and Ormolu Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary pair of antique French neoclassical and Empire style rock crystal and ormolu lamps. Rock crystal at the base is adorned with decorations of the classical instrument the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
5 arms Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Brass polished and stove enamelled
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated wood, giltwood, and faux painted marble floor lamp. The floor lamp is raised by a beautiful square faux painted Verde A...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century gilt bronze Caldwell chandelier with 30 lights picked up from Aspen.CO from Marshall field state
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
French Ebonised Lamps Neoclassical Carved Column Baroque Table lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Tall French black Ebonised Neoclassical Lamps with Cream Baroque shades.
Style, Vintage, Neoclassical, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic, France, Louis XVI
Design: Traditiona...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Extra Large 7-Arm Sconce done in gilt metal, featuring acanthus leaf by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular extra large 7-arm sconce done in gilt metal. This huge Wall Sconce was manufactured by Palladio, and it is featuring acanthus leaf as a ma...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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)...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Brass & Alabaster Wall Sconces in the Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of cast brass and alabaster wall sconces.
The sconces have a wonderful shape, they are very unique and well made.
Manuf...
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Luxurious NEOCLASSICAL MURANO GLASS Ceiling Fixture by VERONESE, Italy, 1950
By Veronese
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, elegant and quite minimal, amber murano glass ceiling fixture by Veronese, Italy 1970. This neo-classical fixture features 10 sensual arms of lights, wich can be light...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian Crystal Beaded Sconces with Floral Decorations
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Crystal Glass, Gilt Metal
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Louis the 15th style Gold Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of wall sconces is made of gold gilt bronze. This is a French work in the style of Louis the 15th. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Acanthus Carved Candlestick Buffet Lamps 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith carved acanthus brass candlestick / candelabra banquet / buffet / table lamp. Includes large oval pleated shade.
Dimensions:
23" x 11" x 33" H
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century brass hexagonal hall lantern heavily decorated with neoclassical style figureheads, sea creatures and mermaids to the upper section, and terminating with naturalistic sc...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Faux Painted Marble Columns/Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. polychrome, giltwood, and faux painted marble columns/floor lamps. Each unique lamp is raised by a wonderfully executed faux...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pillaret 34in Table Lamp by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
This stately lamp features a dramatic contrast of textures and materials. Almost 3 feet tall, the linen and steel column lamp has a presiding presen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Interior Table Lamps Set 2 Vintage Bedside Lamps Floral Home Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage table lamps with a frosted glass bell-shaped lampshade on an elegant, smoothly curved brass leg.
The stable round base ensures safety and comfort of use of the table...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century Giltwood and Painted Candle Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian poly-chrome and giltwood scones. Not electrified, but could be easily. Back plate is slightly curved.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Neoclassical Tole Painted Black & Gold Trophy Mantel Urn Vase Table Lamp 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Neoclassical black and gold painted lamp featuring a handled vase with gold feathers and amber bead tassels atop a golden pedestal.
Dimensions:
38"h x 7.5" x 7.5", shade 20...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Table Lamp, Classical Style, Marble Base, France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a lamp in brass with a marble base. It has been done in France during the 19th Century. It could fit perfectly with classical american...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
1900 Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1900’s Caldwell neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Baltic 18th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu, Crystal and Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Baltic 18th century neo-classical st. ormolu, crystal and cobalt blue glass six arm, fourteen light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a ...
Category
18th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Set of Eight French 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Two Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality complete set of eight French 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu two arm sconces, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Each sconce is centered by an elega...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Pair of Palm Tree Chrome and Brass Neoclassical Style Wal Lights
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of palm tree neoclassical style wall Lights is made of chrome and brass. This isi a French work in the style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier, 19th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional bronze Italian Neoclassical bronze chandelier is made in the early 19th century. The classical style chandelier is made of bronze in the finest casting. The cast bronze crown is topped with six pierced Anthemion leaves on a fine cast ring console...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Small French Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Sunburst Light Fixtures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of neoclassical style gilt iron leafed crown light fixtures or pendants. France, 1940s.
Handcrafted in iron and covered with gold leaf. They wear frosted glass panels.
Place ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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.