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.
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Style: Neoclassical
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
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Pair of Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1930s
A magnificent pair of two-branch neoclassical bronze sconces.
Rewired for use in the U.S.
Dimensions: 34 H x 21 W x 14 projection.
Priced and sold as a pair
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Panache 17.5” Neoclassical Giltwood 2 Light Wall Light Sconce
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Panache 17.5” Neoclassical Giltwood 2 Light Wall Light Sconce. Priced each. Two available.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work.
France, circa 1900. 4 lights.
Dimensions: Height 37" (can be shortened) ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Urn Form Table Lamps by Chapman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Manufactured by Chapman Manufacturing Company, these table lamps resembles a fluted English urn (or an Accolade cup trophy) made from solid brass.
The shades are newly designed, an...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Bronze Cherub Sconce Electrified Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Italian electrified wall sconce, originally candlestick made of brass and bronze in the 1950s. The wall panel is accented with neoclassical motifs on a textured surface. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ormolu Mounted Celadon Porcelain Pâte-sur-pâte Vase-Form Lamp
Located in London, GB
Ormolu mounted Celadon Porcelain Pâte-sur-pâte vase-form lamp
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 54cm, width 21cm, depth 17cm
Consisting of gilt bronze mounts atop pâte-...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
A Tall Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Tall Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp
This is a very attractive lamp it has a heavy single corinthian style column set on a stepped rectangular base, it comes with a neutral c...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
2 Maitland Smith Silver Neoclassical Delphin Koi Fish Table Banquet Lamps 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith table lamps, made of heavy cast metal with a bright silver finish, showing a Neoclassical style pedestal like ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Historistic Chandelier with Original Cut Glass Shades Vienna Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic chandelier with original cut glass shades vienna around 1890s
Very hight quality chandelier
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original cut glass shades.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Vintage Large Glitzy Giltmetal & Crystal Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large elegant pair of giltmetal sconces having two arms, intertwining circular forms adorned with foliage, crystal teardrops and flowers. Wired and ready.
(Caroline)
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Shiny Murano Glass 1980s Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Shiny Murano Glass 1980s Venice Italy.
This elegant Maria Teresa chandelier, entirely handmade in Murano – the worldwide known Venetian island...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Neoclassical Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp With Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage Neoclassical style brown tole lamp with hand-painted foliate swag and fruit accents. There are two lion heads on either side of the urn.
USA, Late 20th Century
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Italian Neoclassical Brass Spiral Column Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Brass Spiral Column Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 24.5" H (to light socket) x 8.5" W x 8.5" D. {3-W...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carved Gilded Gold Wood Artichoke Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful unique carved table lamp. Opening bloom details with gilded gold finish over dark brown/ebony finish. Matching carved finial. See images.
Does not include shade.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency French Opaline Lamps - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency French Opaline Lamps, featuring timeless neoclassical urn silhouettes crafted from milky white opaline glass. Restin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
A Luxurious MURANO Glass TABLE LAMP by ERCOLE BAROVIER, VENINI, Italy, 1950-1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, large and heavy table lamp, Art Déco, neoclassical, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Baroque, with a massive circular base in Murano glass, open like a corolla, translucent, embed with small air bubbles, 2 wood circles with a patinated bronze veneer surrounding a generous translucent corps capturing light, ornaments plant-inspired made with encrusted golden leaf, impressive and authentic model...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
2 big historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 big historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1890s
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
The ceramic is original condition
Brass parts are polished and stove enameled
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Beveled Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A contemporary brass and beveled glass hall or dining room lantern/chandelier with six rectangular beveled glass framed sides supported from the top to the canopy by six scrolling ar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period 18th century Italian carved and giltwood chandelier with six wrought iron arms. Intricately carved and giltwood canopy with wrought iron extension chain and carved and parcel ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ormolu Mounted Celadon Porcelain and Pâte-sur-pâte Vase-Form Lamp
Located in London, GB
Ormolu mounted celadon porcelain and pâte-sur-pâte vase-form lamp
French, Late 19th Century
Measures: height 52cm, width 23cm, depth 17cm
Consisting of gilt-bronze handles and m...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Beautiful Pair of Kinder Harris Giltmetal and Crystal Column Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of gilt metal and crystal column shaped lamps where the blend of gold and greyish celadon metal make an elegant statement.
Bases are 5.5 square.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian, Piemonte, Neoclassic Giltwood, Iron, & Metal 8-Light Chandelier, c.1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section of iron scrolls, the standard likely a torchere repurposed as a chandelier, the iron arms attached to a central plate, the bottom section an iron terminal, outwired
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Vintage Maison Tisserant Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Tisserant
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Of Maison Tisserand Floor Lamp "Antibes"
Lampshade not included
US rewired, 1 socket , 100 watts Max
Made in bronze covered with gold 24K
Max high : 63 inches
Min high : 5...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Regency Bronze Patinated Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire neoclassical regency bronze patinated Bouillotte lamp with 3 candelabra sockets
Completely rewired and ready to enjoy.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1950's French Neoclassical style "Winged Lion Holding Lamp" Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style "Winged Lion" Patinate & Gilt Metal Table Lamp. Shade is included.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large English Brass Oil Lamp Converted to Electrical Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Antique English brass oil lamp, converted to electrical table lamp. Fluted column on four feet brass base. Recently rewired with one brass Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Limoges Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp Decorated Gold Base in Gilded Bronze
By Limoges
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s French table lamp with Limoges white bisque porcelain decorated gold; rings and base in gilded bronze
Overhauled electrical system
Measures Li...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
John Richard Neoclassical Chalkware Amber & Gold Glass Vase Lamp 35"
By John Richard
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage John Richard neoclassically inspired table lamp with painted chalkware column base supporting an amber glass trophy urn shaped vase topped with gold and caged with single lea...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Jansen two patina brass and gun metal tale or desk lamp,
US rewired and in working condition
1 light, 60 watts max bulb
Without shade:19" H
Shade: 14" diameter, 12"...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Modern Neo-Classical Style Cerused Pine And Brass Hand Chapman Table Lamps- Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are striking! It is a pair of neo-classical style brass and hand form table lamps. They are a cerused pine wood and were designed by Chapman. They are marked and in working order.
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Life Size Antique Liberty Floor Lamp in Spelter
Located in Buxton, GB
Crafted in the 1870s, this life-size Liberty floor lamp is a true antique, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of the 1800s. With its elegant flame shade and antique black finish, i...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Iron
French Neoclassical Style Porcelain & Brass Converted Oil Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of early 20th century French Neoclassical converted oil table lamps. The lamps are made of porcelain and are beautiful hand painted fe...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical White Veined Alabaster 5 Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style chandelier made of white and gray veined alabaster with a nickel finish steel chain. This light requires 10 E12 candelabra light bulbs. The price includes restorat...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Steel
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34.5" H (to finial) x 22.5" H (to light socket) x 5.5" W x 5.5" D. {...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bronze dore' neoclassical style two arm wall sconces with the head of a Roman or Greek bearded god. The beautifully cast and chased head crowned wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassic Gilt Swedish Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's eight-arm neoclassic style gilt bronze Swedish chandeliers with crystal pendants and original patina. Sold individuall...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Austrian Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Classical Table Lamp
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This ormolu mounted hand cut crystal columnar form table lamp features Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, and a fluted shaft terminating in an ionic capital. The lamp has b...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Ormolu and Crystal Cut Column Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a splendid antique pair of ormolu and crystal Corinthian column table lamps. This opulent antique pair of table lamps feature Corinthian crystal columns decorated with classi...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Parquet Floor Lamp on a Travertine Base
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant floor lamp is made of brass with adjustable reflector on a travertine and brass base. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Brass
A NEO-CLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC TABLE LAMP by MAISON CHARLES, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and very elegant table lamp, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, with an ionic column body, original cylindrical lampshade, with elegant psychedelic metallic decorati...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
A SCULPTURAL NEO-CLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Bronze TABLE LAMP by FONDICA, France 1990
By Fondica
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful, neo-classical, sculptural Table Lamp, double nickeled bronze base with snakes reliefs, square nickeled metal structure with a simple rectangular shade, attributed to Fon...
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
Vintage French Neoclassical Gold Gilt White Porcelain Column Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage White Porcelain French Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Column Form Table Lamps. Item features gold paint decorated details, brass accents, Lightolier glass reflectors, v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair French Black Tole Spartan Helmet Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair French black tole Spartan helmet table lamps. Pair of black painted tole table lamps in the form of Spartan / Roman helmets with curved opaque glas...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tôle
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Table Lamp, White Color France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1960s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition p...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century Bronze Gilt Sconce with Four Candle Arms, Acanthus Leaves, Rosettes
Located in Lomita, CA
The craftsmanship and the construction cause this neoclassical sconce to speak volumes. It has the most beautiful gilt finish and makes an absolutely stunning appearance once install...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
An exquisite Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, made by Maitland Smith. The chandelier has...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s Neo-Classical Style Faux Horn & Brass Table / Desk Lamp By Chapman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neoclassical style desk or table lamp that is a faux horn mounted to a brass support. It is adjustable by the knob in the back. It is by Chapman. There is wear to the brass.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Composition, Brass
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 )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Crystal and Brass Swirl Twist Glass table Lamp att. to Baccarat c 19th C.
By Baccarat
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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