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
Vintage Neoclassical Style Floral Etched Glass Column Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Floral Etched Glass Column Brass Reading Floor Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 57.5" H (to finial) x 48" H (to light socket) x 7.5" W x 7.5" D...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Pair of Ormolu Gilt D'appliques, C.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French pair of ormolu wall mounted bronze d'appliques figural wall lights. This pair of lights applied with a beautifully model...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Steel and Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maison Jansen Style Italian Neoclassical Steel and Brass Adjustable Pole Floor Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 47" H (to finial) x 67" H (to light socket) x 12" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Citrine Crystal Balloon Four Light Chandelier, Style of Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Citrine Crystal Balloon Four Light Chandelier, Style of Maison Baguès
France, circa 1960s
This exquisite French Citrine Crystal Balloon Four-Light Chandelier, in the style of...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,184 Sale Price
59% Off
French Neoclassical Lamp
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Crafted with intricate carvings that lends it an ornate and sophisticated look ; fluted columns, acanthus leaf motifs add to its classical charm.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$2,005
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and elegant Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. This beautiful eight arm square chandelier has a highly detailed pierced Ormolu central...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Formal Classical Two Light Candlestick Sconces by Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of formal style wall sconces by Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1900/30's. The sconces feature an urn and swag upper section, over a classical stylized backplate with two ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Walnut
Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Venini’s artistic director for more than a decade, Carlo Scarpa deeply influenced the company’s production, managing to merge his own intellectual vision with the highly refined tech...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
A Large French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stately Large French Neoclassical style chandelier radiates a refined elegance rooted in late 18th to early 19th-century design, seamlessly marrying architectural balance with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Rare and important pair of M G Bindesbøll Bronze Table Lamps 1850’s.
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of Martin Gottlib Bindesbøll bronze table lamps, crafted in Denmark during the 1850s. A true testament to Scandinavian craftsmanship, this lamp showcases Bindesbøll’s renow...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Venetian Floor Lamp with Stone Inlay and Corroso Glass Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous early 20th century handmade Venetian floor lamp with stone inlay, Corroso glass shade, and brass accents. Tapered fluted column, neoclassical ba...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone
$1,329 Sale Price
36% Off
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
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a black shade, gilt inside. This is a French Work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,047 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Three Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Set of three Neoclassical gilt bronze wall lights
French, c. 1890
Measures: Height 56cm, width 40cm, depth 32cm
This set of three wall lights is crafted in a Neoclassical, Frenc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$14,884 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu, And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom fl...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Small French 1950s Basket Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely little basket chandelier was made in France in the 1950s.
An elegant design, with lots of detail. Please see the picture of the view from underneath - a great lit...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass and White Lacquered Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of brass with white lacquered elements. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,761 Sale Price
34% Off
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Scrolled Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Three-Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning high quality complete set of six French 19th century Neo-Classical st. three arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce in centered by a striking pierced palmette backplate from wher...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
1950-1970 Pair of Golden Bronze or Brass Floor Lamps Maison Bagués Model Bamboo
Located in Paris, FR
Pair or similar floor lamps, good condition, circa 1950-1970, screwed elements
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large White Alabaster with Black Veins & Bronze Pendant Chandelier, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical-style pendant light made of black veined white alabaster with bronze fixtures.
This stunning ceiling light fixture dates back to the 1920s. It features a beautif...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Pair of American Style Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of wall sconces made of solid brass newly rewire with two 60/watt light each. Ready to use.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$700 Sale Price
41% Off
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
Pair of Bronze Wall Sconces with Arrows & Effigy of the Sun King by Louis Gau
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of wall sconces is made of finely chiseled bronze presenting a bronze arrow bearing the effigy of the Sun King. This is a French work in the Empire St...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,298 Sale Price
30% Off
True Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Celadon And Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Celadon Porcelain and Ormolu lamps. Each Celadon colored Porcelain lamp is raised on topie shaped feet below the squ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage French Empire Style Gold Brass Metal Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Gold Brass Metal Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socket) x 6" W x 6" D. {3-Way (...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Torcera Da Terra Italiana In Lastra di Ottone Argentato 20 Secolo
Located in Milano, MI
Torcera Da Terra in metallo argentato, elegante Torchere Italiana del 20 Secolo
di forma circolare, in lastra di metallo argentato, poggiante su tre piedi di forma leonina, che richi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940's French Neoclassical Maison Bagues Bronze Documented Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Neoclassical style Maison Bagues Signed and Documented Bronze Palm Table Lamp. Heavy high quality lamp!
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical French Antique Column Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Neoclassical lamp from France made of silver plate over brass. This piece boasts the design details of a Roman Corinthian column. It has been newly wired to US standards and is in ve...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Cut Glass and Bronze Floor Lamps, F. & C. Osler Style, England
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cut glass and bronze floor lamps. F. & C. Osler style, England.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique 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
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
Antique-Style Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant table lamp features a beautiful, detailed base with three classical cherub figures sculpted in a white marble-like finish. The ornate gold accents and fluted column add ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Laudarte SRL Italy Gilt Bronze Candelabra Marble Table Lamps, Pair
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SRL Italy Gilt Bronze Candelabra Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of fine Italian candelabra mounted as lamps by Laudarte SRL Milano, Italy. They are w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Wire
$3,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Palm Tree Chrome & Brass Table Lamps in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of chrome and brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$2,716 Sale Price
30% Off
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp, c.1850
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp - Vase c.1850 later electrified
Additional information:
Materials: Porcelain
Color:...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$665 Sale Price
30% Off
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Green Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, and green glass chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a richly chased acorn finial and stunning hand blown emerald green central fut with beautiful sprays at the center spread over two tiers and adorned with lovely crystal rosettes...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920 Caldwell Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Antique Danish Heiberg Table Lamps in White Porcelain and Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A matching 'small' and large example of the original Heiberg table lamps. They are made from white glazed porcelain featuring accents in patinated brass. The name Heiberg derives fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Neoclassical Candlestick Lamp Bouillotte
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful classic candlestick lamp. Neoclassical black column style and quite heavy.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Italian Carrara Marble Column Tall Table Lamp, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Neoclassical Italian Carrara marble column or pillar tall table lamp
Italy, Circa 1960s
Measures: 5.25"W x 5.25"D x 30"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble
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" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
1920 Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920 Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 20th-century French sconces, inspired by the timeless elegance of Coco Chanel, captures the essence of refined sophistication and French artistry. Meticulously...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Neoclassical Silvered Metal and composition Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage silvered metal table lamps in the neoclassical style with molded composition figures of swans. Each in excellent condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Metal
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Edouard Drouot Bronze Mounted Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Edouard Drouot (French, 1859-1945) Roman Soldier Patinated Bronze Sculpture Mounted Table Lamps, each atop black marble base, signed "E. Drouot", and with two light bulb fitt...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,250 / set
Table Lamp Alabaster Italy Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Table lamp alabaster.,It is in very good condition.
It is suitable to put on a side table in the living room or on a bedside table.
If the shipment is to the USA, it is sent with European to American plug adapter.
Beautiful Italian brown alabaster lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$1,416 Sale Price
24% Off
Large Swedish Ceiling Chandelier in Classicist Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid brass with an antique finish. Hangings from finely ground crystal.
Measures:
Diameter 64 cm,
height 98 cm.
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.