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
Alabaster Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Wall Sconces by Mariner, S.A., Spain, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Alabaster Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Wall Sconces by Mariner, S.A., Spain, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of alabaster and gilt bronze wall sconces made in Spain by Mariner, S.A. This...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Mahogany & Brass Piano Floor Lamp c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Hinks's Mahogany and Brass Piano Floor Lamp with Opalescent Laurel Wreath Designed Glass Shade C1890
Measures - 73.5"H x 19"W x 19"D
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Grand Entrance or Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A grand hanging entrance or hall lantern in patinated iron of octagonal form with four large tapering sides and four chamfer corner sides, all with beveled glass, below a domed corni...
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Maison Tisserand Art & Styles Paris Pair of adjustable Bronze Sconces
By Tisserant
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Bronze retractable Sconces made by the famous Maison Tisserand ( signed in the back )
US rewired and in working condition, dimmer on each socket. 100 watts bulb max or LED .
...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Brass Table Lamps with Tole Shades
Located in London, GB
An outstanding large pair of antique brass table lamps with tole shades. We believe they were made in France, and date from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is superb, the solid br...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Neoclassical Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical bronze and brass telescopic floor lamp
France, Circa 1940
175 cm tall as shown on the photo, can be lower or shorter, since it's telescopic.
The base 35 cm diameter a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jacques Adnet Style French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Brass sconces in the Style of Jacques Adnet .
US rewired and in working condition.
2 lights, 60 watts max bulb.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Gilt wood French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique gilt wood wall sconces, France 1920's.
The sconces have a large size and are in excellent condition.
They are made of git...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
Outstanding and elegant neoclassical style hand forged wrought iron 12-light chandelier, dressed with hand carved and hand polished fine rock crystal prisms, all arms are beautifully...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Vintage Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Urn Form Tole Faux Marble Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style urn form green tole table lamp
USA, Circa 1960s
Tole painted in an olive green faux marble patter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Vintage Bronze Neo-Classical Sconces, Set Of 2 Belgium, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Belgian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bronze twin arm sconces from 1970s.
This pair of vintage bronze sconces has a beautiful oval bronze base that has delicate acanthus l...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Maison Bagues Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of high quality bronze French sconces by maison Bagues.
US rewired and in working condition.
2 lights , 60 watts max bulb.
2 pairs available.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Painted and Gilt Borghese Table Lamps
By Borghese
Located in New York, NY
Pair Of Painted and Gilt Borghese Table Lamps. In original untouched condition with original gilt stripe shades included. Borghese sticker on bottoms. Very good quality. 24" to top o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Each lamp measures: 10.25 wide x 10.25 deep x 33.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Bronze and Brass Floor lamp with claw feet by Guy Lefevre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of bronze and brass with claw feet. This is a French work by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Martinez y Ortz Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style crystal chandelier by Spanish maker Martinez y Ortz. The piece has eight light arms and a multitude of decorative crystal droplets and is signed. In great vintage ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Royal Eagle Bronze Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This table lamp is made of bronze and black lacquered bronze. The lamp represents a Royal Eagle in the Empire style. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp. Item features a beautiful painted female figure and details, distressed finish, marble step-form base,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Neoclassical Style Bronze Lantern with Round Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lantern is made of bronze with round glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940 (Height doesn't include chain and canopy)
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Figural Brass Eagle Lamp Tessellated Marble & Iron
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century, iron, brass and tessellated marble table lamp by Maitland Smith. Features an oil urn shaped body over twisted iron supports and stepped tripod plinth base. The urn...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Iron
Elegant Large Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of large elegant classic columnar alabaster table lamps.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Maison Jansen two Patina Retractable Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen retractable sconces,
US rewired and in working condition
Measures:
Back plate 2.3/8" diameter
Projection max 15", mini 9"
15" W max, 6" W mini.
Have a lo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Maison Baguès Style Silver Metal And Rock Crystal Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Gorgeous pair of Maison Bagues style silver metal and rock crystal two light wall sconces. This pair features a rock crystal vase or urn and overflowing flowers with rock crystal dr...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Tall Urn Shaped Mercury Glass Lamp with Marble Stone Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mercury Glass Urn/Trophy shaped table lamp. Stands tall at 41" with finial.
Dark marble stone base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D
Shade:
10.50”H x 8”-13”W x 8”-13”D
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Pair Amber Glass & Bronze Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th Century pair Amber glass and bronze lamps standing on black veined marble circular bases.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neo-Classic Style Crystal 9-Light Chandelier, Italy, Circa:1905
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unusual Empire shape fixture has a crisscross prism pattern and a crown that are uniquely the work of lighting shops in Florence in the early 20th century. The frame and candle ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights This is a very attractive
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
This is a very attractive pair of lights they are very heavy and decorative each of the light fittings have 2 sconces
The ligh...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Style Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A refined and very decorative pair of metal lamps in a very well done timeworn paint application in Tan and Bone. With lovely proportions and elegant presentation, the Urn has folia...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
19th Century Messenger and Sons Bronze and Black Onyx Astral Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Messenger and Sons electrified and restored astral Lamp. Marked Messenger and Sons. Tall, column form with crystals and frosted cut glass shade. Black onyx base.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood mirrored sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most charming pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood and patinated wood mirrored sconces. Each wonderful two arm sconce is centered around a rec...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Gilt Brass French 1950s Wall Sconces - Two Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
We have two pairs of these stunning gilt brass wall sconces.
Exceptional quality and with a decorative design. Please take a close look at all our photographs.
Made in France in t...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely detailed pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces. Each stunning three arm sconce is centered around an acorn bottom finial that is attached to a foliate...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Italian Gold Leaf Wooden Candlestick Table Lamps with Fortuny Lampshades
Located in Venezia, IT
This is an amazing pair of Italian carved wooden candlestick with handle table lamps, mid-20th century, finished with original gold leaf gilding. Newly wired and in perfect working c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of wall lights with 2 faces, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, in off-white enameled plaster, circular wall bases, 2 thick arms of square section surmounted b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Enamel
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
Table Lamps by Philippe Barbier, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Philippe Barbier's exquisite table lamps in green lacquer and chrome. Each lamp features a luxurious green lacquered sphere paired with sleek chrome accents. Inspired by neo-...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage porcelain table lamps, made in England, and dating from around the 1960’s.
They are of amazing quality, with great proportions and a gorgeous colour tone ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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
Palatial Set of Four French 19thCentury Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Wall-Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Set of Four French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Wall Lights (Sconces). The tall elongated ormolu sconces with a back plate in the...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Neoclassical Gilt Wooden Eagle Sconce
By Palladio
Located in Redding, CT
Large Neoclassical Gilt Wooden Eagle Sconce. This is a two candled wall sconce and is not electrified. Use with candles only. Romantic and charming for any formal room . Small loss on right eagle wing .
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
10 Arm White Murano Chandelier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful 10 Arm Murano Chandelier shows the art and craftsmanship of the artistic glass manufactures and skilled masters in Murano, Italy . Each Part is unique in is manufactur...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Green & Orange Lacquered Turned Wood Table Lamps with Fortuny Lampshades
Located in Venezia, IT
This is an absolutely fabulous pair of green, orange and ivory lacquered turned wood table lamps on a round base, handcrafted in Tuscany (Italy) and finished with antique patina.
The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Harewood
Antique French Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French gilt bronze table lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, it is very heavy and well made...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 Pair of Neoclassical Honey Onyx Urn Lamps
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL HONEY ONYX URNS
£2,950.00
Italy, circa 1890
A rare pair of finely figured honey onyx urns of neoclassical design with stylised handles mounted on square bases...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx
Wonderful Gilt Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for a hallway or a covered porch, this Classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lantern. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beaut...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Russian Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Magnificent Large Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze, cranberry glass and cut crystal multi light lantern chandeliers of exquisite craftsmanship. Each unusual lantern is embellished with a fine Russian cranberry glass bell...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Italian Neoclassical, Column Motif Table Lamps, Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Neoclassical, Corinthian Column Form Table Lamps, Marble, Italy, 1950s
A pair of heavy, solid marble, Corinthian Column form table lamps. One has a small and insignificant c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian white marble desk or table lamps in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, Italy. New white linen cu...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass
A Large Neoclassical White Ceramic Urn as Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
With black paper shade. Later mounted as a lamp.
Provenance: From the estate of Doris Duke
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
A Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze & Tole Bouillotte Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-century French neoclassical bronze and tole Bouillotte lamps
France, circa 1890, Electrified 20th Century
An exquisite pair of 19th-century French neoclassical bronze ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze, 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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