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
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
Late 19th Century Italian Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of late 19th Century Italian gilt bronze and silvered metal candle sticks converted into table lamps. selling as a set of two lamps price per...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Maison Jansen Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Maison Jansen. The back plate with mirrors. Beaded bobeches. Elegant Acanthus Leaf in front.
France, circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 24...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,950 / set
Italian Neoclassical Silver Plated Bronze Two-Tiered Sixteen Light Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This chandelier was made in Italy in the early half of the 19th century, circa 1810, and has two graduated tiers with sixteen lights in total. The two sections are supported by four ...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Small Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell small gilt bronze double light sconces. Original finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Bronze and Leather Urn-Form Peacock Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical style table lamp in the form of a leather clad urn with bronze peacocks on either side joined by a decorative rope border with circular bosses in the center. The base wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces 1 Light
Located in New York, NY
pair of Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,400 / set
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
Art Deco Bisque Classical Woman with Vase Figure Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bisque figure of a classical woman with a vase on a pedestal. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. No damage or bad repairs. Can be parcel posted. Height to top...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass
Pair Of Signed Fine French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional Pair of fine electrified French Neoclassical style gilt bronze wall sconces with two well cast and ornate arms emitting from a central intricately chased bust with folia...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1910 American Federal style sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1910's American style bronze one light sconces with arrows and stars in design. Unusual arm shape
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated sconces
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilded Greek Key Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single porcelain table lamp, having a vase shape of white glass, gilt decoration of two Greek key meanders wrap the body of the lamp, raised on round brass base.
Stock ID: D4014
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass
Neoclassical Style French Silvered Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1940s Nickel-Plated Floor Lamp
A refined example of mid-century French design, this 1940s floor lamp features a graceful, nickel-plated stem composed of finely turned and cas...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century French Iron and Crystal Chandelier.
Located in Montclair, NY
Early 20th Century ca. 1900 French Campaigne iron and crystal chandelier.
1 standart socket.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Anglo-Irish Cut Crystal Decorative Feather Five-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Anglo-Irish cut crystal five-arm chandelier with feather adornments, centered bulbous column, cascading prisms, and terminating on a cut cryst...
Category
1840s Irish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Elegant 19th Century Neoclassical Baltic Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A 19th century neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze, twelve-light chandelier centered with opal blue glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$13,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Lampadaire néoclassique par Henri Petitot pour l'atelier Petitot Paris France
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Lampadaire néoclassique par Henri Petitot pour l'atelier Petitot Paris France 1930's
Henri Petitot (1914–1938) était un designer français renommé pour ses luminaires Art déco. À la ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
French Table Lamps Yellow Gold Neoclassical Ceramic Vase Table Lamp a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage French Ceramic Lamps Yellow Gold Neoclassical Vase Table Lamps
Style, Vintage, Neoclassical, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic
Design: Traditional Neoclassical Vase lamps in ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Ornament Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with ornament on body
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Historistic Wall Lamp Around 1890s with Original Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp around 1890s with original glass shade
Polished and stove enameled
Original glass shade.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920s Caldwell Large Sunburst Crystal Sconces with Three Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell three lights sconces with sunburst crystal shape backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th C French Régence Bronze Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This chandelier was made in France in a Russian style and is made of brass and bronze with a deep violet glass bottom and a central brass flower detail. The side of this piece featur...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rare, Large and Original Reflectolyte Flush Mount Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
Reflectolyte flush mount fixtures have always been popular because of their unique look. The glass dome has a fluted pattern that simply hangs from 3 hooks making it easy to clean an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Milk Glass, Plaster
Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp with removable reflector
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with removable reflector. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,033 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage French Black Opaline Reeded Column Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine quality Vintage French Black Opaline Reeded Column Lamp. The reeded column sits atop a square plinth base with gold bronze mounts.
Lamp measures 23...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Pair of Wall Brackets for Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
Early 19th century Neoclassical carved and gilded wall brackets realized with a white ivory color majolica demi vase of the Italian manufacture Gi...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Maiolica, Giltwood, Canvas
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
French Louis XV style Bronze and frosted glass shell motif Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very fine and unusual Antique bronze chandelier in the Greco-Roman neoclassical /Louis XV style distinguished by its frosted glass elements including downward facing bowl, spherical ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Style Sconces Brass & Blown Glass Flame Shade France 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern sconces, wall lights in brass by Maison Jansen.
Featuring a torch in gold finish with a blown glass flame shade.
US wi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Reproduction Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant Italian reproduction lamp blends perfectly with modern or antique home decor! Fit with a custom oval shaped silk shade. The lamp featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1920s Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with thee lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s large Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 lights unusual size
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage Roman Classical Style Gray Porcelain Urn Neoclassical Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Roman Classical Style Gray Porcelain Urn Neoclassical Table Lamp with Horse and Soldier Transfer Print Raised on Metal Paw Foot Base - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a mahogany round shelf. Thisis a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,033 Sale Price
30% Off
1900's Caldwell Silver Plated Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900s Caldwell Neoclassical silver plated sconces with cherub atop, two lights. Available matching chandelier
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$7,800 / set
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style 2 lights bronze sconces with etched mirror backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Fine Pair French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of beautifully etched doré bronze two-arm sconces with filigree draping and swags with fluting detail and decor around the bobeches and a ram's head center med...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Regency Bronze Trellis Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anchor your decor with the architectural grandeur of this magnificent pair of vintage Neoclassical-style lamps. Featuring a stately, columnar form, each lamp showcases intricate, ope...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,950 / set
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
Elaborately Hand-carved Silvergilt Campana Urn-form Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single lamp, of silver giltwood, hand-carved into a campana urn of sold wood; the ovoid, fluted body flanked by S-scroll handles, seated on a foliate cup, its hourglass neck wrapped ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Flower-Shaped White Alabaster Table Lamp or Mood Lamp, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian mid-century flower-shaped white alabaster table lamp or mood lamp, from the circa 1950s.
Absolutely adorable white/ivory color alabaster table lamp o...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Brass Urn Form Table Lamps by Tyndale - Pair
By Tyndale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Brass Urn Form Table Lamps by Tyndale - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W x 6" D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Ram Head Cobalt Blue Porcelain Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning French Empire Neoclassical Style Bronze Rams Head Cobalt Blue Porcelain Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H (to finial) x 24" H (to light so...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Crystal Table Lamp 2-Lights by Badari
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking the glamour of 18th century French neoclassicism, this lavish table lamp is entirely made of handcut crystal. The sinuous silhouette, reminiscent of Classic Roman amphorae, is enhanced by delicate ridges on the glass, gracefully swirling around the body. The expressive body supports two light fixtures, casting a warm, intimate light in any decor. The pleated pattern of the beige Empire lampshade...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$6,831 / item
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
1920's Caldwell Gild Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair circa 1920's Caldwell gild bronze sconces with double lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / item
Neoclassical Style Silvered Metal Chandelier by Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style metal chandelier. This is a French work by Maison Charles. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,154 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Porcelain Urn Table Lamps w/ Cherubs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Porcelain Urn Table Lamps w/ Cherubs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H (to finial) x 18.5" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W x 6.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Roman Neoclassical Bronze Finish Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Roman Neoclassical Style Bronze Finish Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features figural classical bulbous bodies with chariot riders, various light settings, br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Attibuted to Maison Jansen, Brass Floor Lamps with Dolphinheads, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical floor lamp with dolfin heads is made of brass. This is a French work, attributed to famous French design Maison Jansen, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,448 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$3,800 / set
1900 Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1900’s Caldwell neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Hazelnuts
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with hazelnuts and acorns design
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical Black Porcelain Classical Bulbous Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Style Black Porcelain Classical Bulbous Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features Black bulbous porcelain bodies, painted figural neoclassical/classical figures...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown 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.