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 Neo-Classic Candlestick Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassical (18th Century) distressed white painting and gilt trim candlestick table lamp (unfinished on back)
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Paint
Neoclassical Style Carved Urn Lamps with Parchment Shades, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of neoclassical style carved painted urns with silver gilt highlights and Greek Key design. The lamps are newly rewired with drip wax candle covers. The lamps are crowned with h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
$1,680 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Italian Ebonized Lyre & Ribbon Gilt Wood Three Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian flanking ebonized musical lyre with ribbon gilt wood and gesso three arm foliage wall sconces, Mid 19th Century. Pair were origina...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
Italian Neoclassical Wedgwood White Gold Porcelain Urn Tall Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Wedgwood Style White & Gold Porcelain Urn Form Tall Table Lamps - Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 46" H (to finial) x 30" H (to light socket)...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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
1920's Gilt Metal Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1020's gilt metal sconces with 2 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,800 / set
Maison Charles French Art Deco Gray White Acorn Nickel Plated Table Lamp 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Art Deco Table Lamp by Maison Charles nickel-plated finish with Gray & White Acorn in the Center.
US Rewiring and takes two light bulbs max. 40 watts.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces Originally Candles. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian gilt bronze and crystal two arm sconces with tear drop prisms and decorative floral motif. Originally candle powered and can be e...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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
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
1920s Small Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s small Caldwell engraved sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
$2,241 Sale Price
33% Off
1920's Caldwell Double Light Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Pair of Italian Giltwood Carved Lamps on Faux Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Carved Giltwood Italian Neoclassical style lamps on faux marble bases. The lamps are wired and in working condition. No shades included.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
1900's Large Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's probably Caldwell 30 lights Neoclassic silver plated bronze chandelier with beautiful details, original finish and patina
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$40,000 / item
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Glass Urn Table Lamps Attr. Marbro - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Glass Urn Table Lamps with Brass Mounts attributed to Marbro - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light s...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Gilt Tole Applique 3-Arm Hard Wired Sconces, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Matched pair of antique gilded applique tole 3-arm sconces. Beautiful curving acanthus-leaf forms and soft gold with patina. These were electrified at one point, wires are still in p...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Jacques Adnet Style Bronze Horse Sconce Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet style neoclassical bronze horse head sconce, wall light, lamp with form fit original shade.
In perfect working condition and takes 2 l...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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
Large 19th Century Antique Style Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
Extremely large at 75 inches high is this 19th century antique style lantern with matching chain and ceiling canopy. Textured Lucite panels with ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Column Lamps, USA, circa 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome pair of metal lamps, featuring a neoclassical motif in a verdigris bronze finish. All new wiring and three-way sockets in bronze tone. N...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table Lamps Alabaster or Marble White Color, France, 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Table lamp in white alabaster and brass
It is suitable to put on a side table in the living room or on a bedside table
It is in very good condition, like new
* screens are not in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Alabaster, Brass
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
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
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
Fine French Bronze Neoclassical Baltic Empire Crystal Square Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Very Fine French Bronze Pierced Filigree & Maiden Mask Neoclassical / Baltic Empire Crystal Swag Basket Chandelier In A Square Form With 4 Lights Arou...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Hexagonal Wrought Iron Ceiling Lantern with Three Lights
Located in Madrid, ES
A hexagonal shaped lantern in cast iron and gilded metal decoration, with six glass panels and three candle-shaped light points, the top in gilded metal.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Samson Porcelain Famile Rose Style Covered Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A cylindrical type Samson Porcelain Covered Vase Mounted as Lamp
Measure 5.5" in width, 4.5" in depth, 24" tall to the top of the finial.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Vintage Regency Burnished Brass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding classic elegance and refined style, this vintage four-light lantern is crafted from burnished brass, giving it a warm, antiqued luster. Its dist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sconce Antique French Bronze Wall Sconce Louis XVI/Neoclassical 19th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique French wall sconce, dating from the 19th century, showcases exquisite craftsmanship.
Crafted from bronze, it features an intricately detailed rose with petals and a ribbon b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilted Historistic Table Lamp, circa 1890s with Original Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Gilded historistic table lamp, circa 1890s with original glass shade
Original condition.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Italian carved giltwood wall lights in the neoclassicals style.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Italian Alabaster Urn Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
A Unique pair of Neoclassical hand-carved Alabaster urns in two pieces with pedestal base and urn form top. The graceful outline of the urn is in a h swirl with lovely scroll-form h...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Neoclassical Brass & Silver Plated Lantern with Strong Rounded Faux-Glass Plast
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical large lantern is made of brass and silver plated with strong plastic rounded faux-glass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Silver
$2,033 Sale Price
30% Off
1920's Small Silver Plated Sconces with Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated sconces with beveled mirror backplate with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
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
Neoclassical Églomisé Table Lamp Cherub & Porpoise Detail Base
Located in Fulton, CA
Églomisé table lamp with cherub theme. Glass body mounted to a metal base with porpoise detail. Base measures 5.5 inches square.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Baccarat 'Atrib.' Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Ormolu mounted Baccarat ( atrib.) crystal flush mount chandelier.
France, circa 1900s
Attributed to Baccarat
An impressive, diminutive work, which displays the s...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Ormolu
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Neoclassical Opaline Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical style opaline table lamp featuring Greek figures dancing
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 34"H.
Newly rewire...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Italian Urns Mounted as Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming pair of 19th century Italian urns mounted as lamps with custom shades. Would make a lovely pair of wall sconces sitting on wall brackets.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gold Dore Bronze Figural Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gold Gilt Dore Bronze Figural Paw Foot Column Table Lamp with Glass Insert and Adjustable Height Finial. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
1930's Pagoda Shape Bronze Black and Gold Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze pagoda style double light sconces with scrolled arms.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Hand Painted Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with hand painted floral design and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
19th Century Italian Giltwood Corinthian Column Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian giltwood Corinthian column lamp. This beautiful gilt wood lamp was made from an antique fragment and is newly wired for the American market.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Classical Leafy Foliate Gold Gilt Wreath Metal Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Classical Leafy Foliate Gold Gilt Wreath Hand Painted Metal Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H (to finial) x 24.5" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilded Neoclassical Cast Bronze Sconces, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
AIS1009
A pair of finely chased and strongly proportioned three-light sconces in bronze with faint traces of the original gilding, circa 1890.
Dimensions:
Overall: 25" h. x 17" w. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Neoclassical Black Porcelain Urn Form Table Lamp w/Bronze Rams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Black Porcelain Urn Form Table Lamp w/Bronze Rams. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 32.5" H (to finial) x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This chandelier is made of bronze and crystal. It has a very nice shap and is very elegant. This is a French work in the style of Maison Baguès...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,697 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Italian Neoclassic Style Pink Marble Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) pink marble fluted column table lamp with bronze trim and font.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Neoclassical Style Crystal Lamp, French Work, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant small neoclassical style lamp is made of crystal. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$1,037 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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.