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
Fine Pair Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Finial Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical bronze Urn two Candelabra Sconces with finaial top.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilded Wood Urns Shaped Lamps, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Antique gilded wood vase lamps urn shaped circa 1890 mounted on Lucite bases, rewired for US and working.
New shades, 12" diameter x 8" height. Overall height, 24".
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Linen, Lucite, Wood
Superb French tripod green and brass Floor lamp 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
French tripod green and brass Floor lamp with their original color,
Beautiful Classic floor lamp . Very nice quality. comes with a
perfect matching shade . so stylish .Pull down sw...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Decorator Chelsea House Neoclassical Style Black & Gold Table Lamp w/ Rams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Chelsea House Neoclassical Style Black & Gold Cast Fiberglass Table Lamp w/ Rams. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 21" H (to light socket) x 9" W ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of 19th Century Column Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps, painted and parcel silvergilt iron, each a column with Corinthian capital, on knopped base and cylindrical fluted plinth, mounted on marbl...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Iron
$2,750 / set
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
$5,800 / set
Laudarte S.r.l. Gilt Bronze Marble, Malachite Wall Sconces, Pair Unused
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte S.r.l. Gilt Bronze, Black Marble and Malachite Two-Arm Wall Sconces, PR
Offered for sale is a pair of Italian gilt bronze, black marble and malachite two-arm wall sconces d...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Bronze
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Wooden Urn Lamp by Palladio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single lamp, of wood turned in an urn shape, having scroll handles of gilded iron ending in spirals, on black graduating square plinth. By "Palladio"
Stock ID: D7958.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Pair of Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces in Solid Bronze, the perfect addition to any discerning home or business owner's collection. Crafted from high-quali...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp
Samovar Italy, 1900s, Electrified Circa 1950s
This Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, now adapted as a lamp, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century Neoclassical French Table Lamp Base with Grey Finish
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant Neoclassical style table lamp realized in late 20th century, a French tole center urn vase, on stepped square base decorated with bronze details and an extraordinary faux mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
Circa 1890-1910 Pair of English Marble & Gilt Bronze Urn Table Lamps
By Vie Marble
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1890-1910 pair of marble & gilt bronze urn table lamps, English. Created from mantle garnitures. Black & black with white veins alternate on the campana forms. Bronze dore moun...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pineapple Bronze Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pineapple chandelier with 8 arms is made of finely chiseled bronze. This pendant shows a large pineapple on its center and small pineapples all around on each arm. Thi...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brass 2-tone Maison Lancel sconce.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,650 / set
Light Brown Woven Raffia Wicker Bamboo Chandelier Lamp Shades, Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of six woven wicker or raffia chandelier lampshades. This set will be great to add a coastal or traditional vibe or to update an existing c...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Neoclassical Brass and Gilt Metal Pineapple Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pineapple floor lamp is made of brass and gilt metal with a black shintz shade, gilt inside. This is a very decorative floor lamp, in the sty...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Pair of 19th Century French Polished Repousse Urn-Shaped Table Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique "Lampes a Petrole" (or oil lamps) were crafted in France, circa 1870. The spelter fixtures, converted into table lamps, sit on a round silvered base. They featu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Spelter
Monumental Italian Neoclassical Style Urn Shaped Marble Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Italian Neoclassical style urn shaped marble lamp. This stunning statement marble lamp has been newly wired to U.S. specifications. Similar in color to Sienna marble.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair of Monumental Neoclassical Style Silver and Gold Giltwood Urn Form Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of monumental Neoclassical style silver and gold giltwood urn form lamps.
Sensational pair of Neoclassical style silver gilt wood urn form lamps with gold gilt wood handles. This monumental pair of silver leaf and gold leaf urn lamps attributed to Sally Sirkin Lewis have been newly wired to U.S. specifications with new sockets. These are statement lamps!
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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 Pair of Neoclassical Design Torcheres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Neoclassical design torcheres. The Pompeiian-inspired design featuring shallow bowl supported by four attenuated vertical elements with round stretcher on a marble base. Th...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
$7,200 / set
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
Classical Urn Lamps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A large pair of turned wood neoclassical table lamps with oversized S-scroll handles.
We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
$9,455 / set
Signed Maison Charles "Eagle" Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles lamp, bronze eagle, original bronze shade. Three lights, 60 watts per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp
This handsome antique French Neoclassical style giltwood floor lamp is versatile enough to work in many different interiors and rooms. O...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Tall Red Crystal and Chiseled Bronze TableAttributed to Cristal & Bronze Paris
By Cristal Et Bronze
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical style table lamp is made of red crystal and chiseled bronze. This is a very fine work, attributed to famous French designer crystal & Bronze, Paris, circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,731 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful French Maison Bagues Vaughan Gilt Bronze Art Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Maison Bagues / Sherle Wagner / Vaughan Style Gilt Bronze & Starburst Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver 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
$4,800 / set
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
$784 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Four Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. four arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by a fine bottom palmette designed finial below most decorative scrolled fol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of the Antique XXL table lamps done in onyx and bronze, France 1920s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of French Antique Table Lamps. These extra large lamps are done in combination of onyx and bronze, with large shades in beige fabric and golden e...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass. French Work in the style of Maison Jansen. Base a little bit damaged. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Grape Adorned Alabaster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of white alabaster stone, this light fixture mounts three bulbs for soft and elegant light diffusion. The electrical wiring is concealed in silk ropes. A n...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Column Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of white ceramic matte 'column' candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa 1960s-1970s. Made in Portugal. Both marked on bottom as shown in last image. Dimen...
Category
1970s Portuguese Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
French Empire or Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Mounted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The color and the elegance of this French Empire, Neoclassical style lamp in yellow with a swan makes it a standout. It is both dramatic and formal with a beautiful swan mount. The l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$1,140 Sale Price
20% Off
19thC Signed Barbedienne Three Arm Sconces, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Mid 19thC Barbedienne signed pair of neoclassical period three arm sconces in bronze, made in France. Three foliate arms are decorated with floral swags. The fluted oval back plate i...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
$12,500 / set
1920's Antique Neoclassical style Black and Gold Oil Lantern type Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Antique Neoclassical style Oil Lantern Type Wall Lamp. Shade is included. Beautiful lamp!
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Hand Carved Eagle Neoclassical Giltwood Table Lamp.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Hand Carved Eagle Neoclassical Giltwood Table Lamp.
This hand carved accent lamp with cylindrical base features a large eagle, with head tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
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
$4,800 / set
Late 19th Century Apollo Bust Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century neoclassic style bronze Apollo bust converted into table lamp. Shade is not included
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Iron Faux Candle Torchiere Floor Lamp Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of antique Athenian Neoclassical style scrolled iron faux candlestick torchères - floor standing lamps.
Each with single light mounted over large oversized faux c...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Teddy Bears Lamp on Pink Base with White Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp is a great focal point in a child's area. The teddy bears are having a picnic and your favorite little person is invited. This beautiful lamp features the most elegant teddy bears with polka dots and elegant hats and scarves in a mommy-daughter theme. This lamp is in pristine condition. There are no chips or scratches to the bear figures. The large circular area of the pink painted circular base is also in very good condition without chips or other condition issues to the paint. The shade has been updated and is new. It is not original to the lamp. It measures 22 inches tall and 12 inches deep and wide. The handcrafted rocking chair...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic
$255 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Pair of Fine French Gilt Doré Bronze Cut Crystal Column Lamps Paw Feet
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of very fine quality French style gilt doré bronze and diamond cut crystal ormolu-mounted column-form lamps with paw feet made in Austria accompanied by silk shades.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1900 Caldwell Small Silver Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces small size and simple design. Two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces attrib. Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces attibuted to Maison Bagues. Highly detailed. Original unelectrified state. Gorgeous lighting!
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,580 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Table Lamps by Chapman
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice pair of Chapman style neoclassical table lamp.
26" to the top of the finial
US wired and in working condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,950 / set
Hand-Forged Custom Round Iron "Miami" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade from our exclusive design and newly wired using all UL listed parts. Forged iron with handmade chain and canopy. Three upright standard size sockets rest on cupped iron bobe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
$2,200 / item
1900's Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique a pair of circa 1910's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with mirrored backplate
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Frosted Cut Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
French neoclassical style ceiling light fixture from circa 1910, with an ornate brass body and a beautiful frosted cut glass lamp shade.
One sock...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal and Ormolu Lamps
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of neoclassical hand carved and polished rock crystal and ormolu columnar lamps with round rock crystal finial.
The quality of rock crystal used on th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
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
$2,950 / set
1920’s Caldwell Lire Shaped Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell Lire sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of Patinated Plaster Neoclassical Figural Table Lamps by Sculptureline N.Y.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of patinated plaster
Neoclassical figural
Table lamps
By sculptureline New York
circa 1940.
Measures: 24" in.(61 cm) high w/harp
Mars, 13 3/4" in.(35 cm.) high
Minerva, 13 1/4" in.(33.5 cm.) high
Base diameter, 4 1/2" in.(11.5 cm.)
Note: Size of lamps with & without harp.
Modelled as a Roman figures of Mars and Minerva...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
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
Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Tole, Wood and Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Fine and important pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical style six-arm wall sconces. Composed of a decorative cascading top, over worn, well patinated gilded metal acanthus lea...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror
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.