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
French Art Deco Table Lamp Brass and Opaline, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Table lamp in brass and opaline from the art deco period.
Very soft light
French circa 1930.
Good antique condition.
This can be re-wired and tested to USA or European and UK sta...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
$3,180 Sale Price
20% Off
1920’s Small Silver Plated and Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated and etched mirror backplate sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Brass Floor Lamp by Frederic Cooper with Cast Brass Bird
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing and rare faux bamboo floor lamp with a parrot sitting on a perch. All in solid brass and in excellent vintage condition with new silk cord wiring.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique neoclassical brass table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid brass lamp bases have a...
Category
1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,140 / set
1920's English Silver Plated Cherub Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's English silver plated bronze cherub shape sconces
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century, Wall Lights / Sconces Blue Glass Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of four electrified wall lights. With Murano style glass drops and strings of glass beads. The fixture is made of brass. Each lamp has one fitting for an E14 lightbulb. Made in...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jules Leleu Style French Wall Sconces, Wall Lights - Pair, 6 available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of French Neoclassical Sconces, Wall Lights by Jules Leleu from the 1950.
Same sconces in nickel-plated are available Sto...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gilt Composition Cherub Five Branch Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Gilt Composition Cherub Five Branch Lamps, 20th century, each with a draped cherub seated on rockwork upholding a foliate stem issuing five branches with cut glass prisms. 39...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Neoclassical Style Triple Ram Goat Head Clad Gold Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Triple Ram Goat Head Clad Gold Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to finial) x 25" H (to light socket) x 9" W x 9" D. (Location: Se...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Green Painted Metal Urn Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Green Painted Metal Urn Candelabra Table Lamp. Single light and candelabra lights can be used interchangeably. Circa Early 20th Century. Measuremen...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Staffordshire Classical Urn-Form Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of black Amphora urn-form porcelain vases, each with colorful transfer decoration of Charioteers and Classical figural motifs, having a flared neck ...
Category
1880s British Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pottery
$2,450 / set
Versailles Chandelier with Swarovski Strass and Crystal Pendants
Located in Manhasset, NY
Versailles chandelier with Swarovski Strass and crystal pendants having a dark brownish almost black iron frame. Recently rewired. Ready to hang ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
$1,496 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Large French Neoclassical Style Bronze Three-Light Wall Light, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Impressive neoclassical or Louis XVI style wall light, decorated with ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Chandelier for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Vintage Neoclassical six light Chandelier in fine traditional form. The central flat urn with Stylized flame finial and acorn motif base on a metal body with fine green patina. The...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Bronze & Mirror Medallion 'America & Europe' Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Bronze & Mirror Medallion 'America & Europe' Wall Sconces
France, circa 1950s
A fine pair of of French bronze wall sconces one each one with a 5.5 Inch diameter m...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century, Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved and Gilt Wood Candlesticks
Located in IT
18th century, Pair of Neoclassical Italian carved and gilt wood candlesticks
Dimensions: H 98 cm (height without iron candle holder: 86.5 cm) x W 27 cm x D 25 cm
This refined pair ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Faux Malachite & Gilt Table Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical style porcelain table lamp with hand applied faux malachite banding and gilt accents. It is unmarked.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
$671 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Mermaid Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic style (20th century) bronze 2-arm mermaid wall sconces.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
$521 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wall Lights with Ribbons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th style wall sconces is made of bronze. These wall lights are very decorative, they have a large noddle on top with twisted ribbons going from top to bottom...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,485 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Neoclassical Hanging Lantern
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
French Neoclassical six light lantern in brass with pinecone details on the bottom. Available in different finishes.
Category
2010s Mexican Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maison Baguès Bronze and Enamel 'Feuillage' 3-Light Wall Sconces France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 3 lights wall sconces in great bronze quality and colorful enamel.
Both came from the same house. Original foil label on the reverse, Baguès, Paris.
Pe...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Linen
1920's English Silver Plated Bronze Large Chandelier with 36 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's silver plated bronze chandelier with 36 lights. Beautiful large chandelier in very good condition. Available two cahndelier as a pair
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of very finely-chased French brass candlesticks, circa 1870 in the neoclassical style (could be electrified as table lamps). Bases are decorated with rose vines.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,750 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Doré Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A massive pair of 19th century bronze doré sconces from France.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Pair Antique French Neo-Classical Bronze D'Oré 5-Light Wall Sconces, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French Neo-Classical design bronze d'oré and mirror 5-light wall sconces, circa 1890-1910.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Wall Lamp with Swan Figure Very Beautiful
Located in Wien, AT
Very large and heavy wall lamp with swan figure,
excellent original condition very beautiful and nice patina,
very fine work.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Huge pair of Torchères by Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible Maison Lancel sconces, very rare in that dimension 53 inches High.
US rewired and in working condition
Totally restored and refinished
100w max Bulb
Shade dimensions 14 di...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,950 / set
Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian bronze and tin hanging lantern with decorative filigree, foliage motif, elliptical chain and original canopy. Chandelier is candle powered and can be electrified. Early 19th ...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Rare Original 19 Century Six-Arm Cut Crystal Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rope-twist crystal six-arm chandelier, on three tiers, the arms and additional decorative elements stem from an interior decorated gilded glass bowl; the bobesches are stamped Bacc...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of walls lights
Located in Staffordshire, GB
A quality Pair of French twin arm ornate antique gilded bronze wall candle sconces which are finely cast male and female heads looking towards each other that exude elegance and hist...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$973 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Porcelain Advertising Ware Table Lamp, Baltimore, circa 1840s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare porcelain bottle (circa 1840-1850) hand painted with images of stock (jugs, pitchers, tureens and whale oil lamps) sold by the C. Levering Co. of Baltimore, and mounted as a t...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Bronze Maison Bagues ‘Palm Tree’ Floor Lamp circa 1950’s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Of Bronze Maison Bagues ‘Palm Tree’ Floor Lamp circa 1950’s.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Lion Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Large scale 19th century neoclassical style four light wall sconce. This 34" wide solid bronze sconce features a monumental lion's head gripping four a...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze five-arm figural candelabras with decorative floral motif, flanking rams heads, and terminating on a tripod base with acanthus winged cherub motif. Early 19th ...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1900 Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with neoclassic design.Original finish and patina.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$8,800 / set
Pair of Arturo Pani Style Wrought Iron Gold Leaf Lamps
By Arturo Pani
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency wrought iron gold leaf lamps.
Measures: 44.5H (to top of finial). Under socket: 32 height, diameter: 8.5
Shades not included. Arturo Pani Style.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair 19thc Neoclassic Bronzw/Eglomise Cherubs Cavorting Wall Sconces by Caldwell
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1890 Neoclassical style Bronze Wall Sconces Featuring Carved Back Eglomise Mirrored Wall Sconces. Signed by E.F. Caldwell. The cherubs are so sweetly rendered. One facing to th...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,032 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1940’s French Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / item
French Carved Wood Chandelier with a Gold Leaf and Blue Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XVI style carved wood six-light chandelier with a gold leaf and blue painted finish. The chandelier dates from the early 20th century and appears to have been gilded and...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell silver plated 8 lights chandelier very unusual floral design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture. Item features green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great style and form...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th C French Neoclassical Gilt Opaline Glass Lamps 'Venus & Neptune'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th C French Neoclassical Gilt Opaline Glass Lamps 'Venus & Neptune'
The Vases, France, Later 19th Century - Lamped in the 20th century
A truly stunning pair of French Ne...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
$1,342 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Polished Contemporary Brass and Bordeaux Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of baluster lamps has a graceful vase-style silhouette. The pair came directly from the showroom floor. of a recent auction. They are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$845 Sale Price / set
43% Off
Astrolabe Table Lamp in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Astrolabe table lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet, polished iron
1 light, 100 watt max bulb.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Maison Charles Pine Cone Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Superb bronze table lamp my the famous Maison Charles, pine cone model.
1 light, 100 max Bulb
US rewired and in working condition
Measures: Harp: 10" height, shade: 14: diameter, ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified
Oil Lamps later 19th century, Electrified 1960s
Each one standing 40 inches ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Neoclassic Pineapple Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of neoclassic table lamps crafted in metal in a modern stylized pineapple and leaf form over classical silver leaf plinths.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical French Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage White Porcelain Neoclassical table lamps. Striking pair of Urn shaped lamps with figural handles. The top has a solid...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Tuscany Style Gilt Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic Tuscany-style (20th Century) gilt wood and iron 14 arm chandelier.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Chapman Neoclassical Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chapman neoclassical crystal and brass column table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian curved white alabaster single table lamp
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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.