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
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
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
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
Mid-Century Rembrandt Onyx and Gilt Metal Patinated Torchiere Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Mid-Century Rembrandt Onyx and Gilt Metal Patinated Torchiere Table Lamps. Measures 6" in width, 6" in depth and stand 18" tall to the top of the light blb socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Metal
$696 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
Unusual Pair of Neoclassical Lyre-Form Table Lamps
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual Pair of Neoclassical Lamps in the Form of a Lyre with Silver Mounts on Silver Oval Fluted Bases.
A striking pair of Neoclassical table lamps crafted in the form of classical...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver, Wire
Russian Neoclassical, Dore Bronze, Crystal, Marble, Table Lamps, Russia, 19th c.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian Neoclassical, Dore Bronze, Crystal, Marble, Table Lamps, Russia, 19th c.
A refined pair of 19th-century Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze candelabra table lamps. Each example...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration.
Note: A slightly different set of sconces is also listed to make a set of 4.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
Maison Jansen Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Jansen two patina brass and gun metal tale or desk lamp,
US rewired and in working condition
1 light, 60 watts max bulb
Without shade:19" H
Shade: 14" diameter, 12"...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
$1,950
Pair of French Carved and Painted Wood Sconces in Classical Style, circa 1950
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pair of large two light sconces in iron and wood carved with classical motifs such as the ostrich plume finial, gilded and painted in pastel tones.
Made in France, circa ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Italian Modern Brass and Pink Swirl Art Glass Table Lamp after Murano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage art glass lamp from Italy circa 1950s attributed to Murano. It features a two part swirled art glass design with brass details. Tested...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,200 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Scrolled Arms Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's silver-plated Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms. selling as a pair
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
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
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building. The sconce is in exception...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A French Iron and Gilt Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Of columnar form with bold gilt reeding articulated with gilt collars; on four downswept legs; mounted with a single bulb socket and harp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1920's Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patina bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of 19th century gilded ormolu three branch wall sconces, each with flaming urns, ribbon and swag decoration over tapering f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Three Arm Wall Sconce Lights, circa 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A pair of Neoclassical style bronze three arm wall sconce lights having central flamed finials flanked by rooster heads, French, circa 1910.
Dimensions: Ht: 26" Wd: 10.5" Dpth: 6.5"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration
--Early 19th century
--Original Throughout including wick tools and flame/ball finial
--...
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
1960s Corinthian Table Lamp Patinated Gold Leaf
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Corinthian Table Lamp, gold leaf with patina. Roman Greek inspired.
Preowned vintage condition.
Tested and working, original brass finial. Near mint c...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
An ART-DECO Telescopic NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMP, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant circular lamp with a tripod structure and 3 lights, Art-deco, Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, chrome metal structure supporting 3 lights, telescopic system allowing...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with neoclassic design and two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
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
Pair of Early 19th Century Pearlware Obelisks, Assembled
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an assembled pair of very early 19th century English Staffordshire Pearlware Obelisks that have been fitted as lamps. Minor restorations have been made to the obelisks over t...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pottery
$4,250 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Pair of 1900s Caldwell Gold Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell gold plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold, Bronze
$9,800 / set
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic '19th-20th Century' Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th-20th century) beige and peach painted & carved wood barometer-shaped wall sconces with 3 patinated brass arms a...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Shiny Murano Glass 1980s Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Shiny Murano Glass 1980s Venice Italy.
This elegant Maria Teresa chandelier, entirely handmade in Murano – the worldwide known Venetian island...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Large E.F. Caldwell Silvered Metal 3-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and finest quality E.F. Caldwell silvered metal 3-light sconces.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Neoclassical Style Alabaster Off White Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of Italian Neoclassical style table lamps made of hight quality alabaster. The Mid- century made table lamps have ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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
Large Pair of Gilt Bronze E.F. Caldwell Two-Light Ribbon Tassel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of gilt bronze E.F. Caldwell style two-light ribbon Tassel sconces.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1960’s Neoclassical Nickel plated French Sconces, 2 pair available
Located in Miami, FL
1960’s Neoclassical Nickel plated French Sconces, 2 pair available
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Alabaster and Marble Twisted Column shaped floor lamps, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of spectacular column or pedestal shaped floor lamps. The lamps are done in alabaster with marble tops. They feature very elegant design that can...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
JMF Style Parchment Neoclassical Table Lamps, Hermes Adornment
Located in North Miami, FL
These parchment clad lamps in column design are adorned with a beautiful painted metal bust of Hermes, the Greek Messenger God. They have each double cluster sockets with pulls and...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Empire (1st Quarter 19th Century) gilt wood 3 light wall sconces with centered classical winged female figure with sc...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Vintage Maison Tisserant Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Tisserant
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Of Maison Tisserand Floor Lamp "Antibes"
Lampshade not included
US rewired, 1 socket , 100 watts Max
Made in bronze covered with gold 24K
Max high : 63 inches
Min high : 5...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps feature a design influenced by neoclassical architecture, yet rendered with a modern flair. The diamond patterns of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Neoclassical Silver Plated and Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style floor lamp is made of silver plated and brass. The lamp is composed of 4 lights on top of 4 brass sleeves on trumpets. It has a brass ring on top o...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Silver
19th century Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Sconces Single Light
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassic design one light sconces with comedy's faces. Unusual and impressive design
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Cast brass two arm sconces with foliate details by E. F. Caldwell Co. Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AIS2576
A pair of two arm sconces with very finely chased foliate details. Having slender backplates topped with a bouquet of flowers. In their original age-darkened brass finish by ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
$3,250 / set
Antique French Green / Silver Neoclassical Tole Painted Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, early 20th century.
An antique neoclassical style table lamp. The lamp features a traditional column model form with a silver tole base which has original green paint to su...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
1900 Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A of circa 1900's Caldwell bronze lights fixtures with Opaline glass and interior lights
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Painted and Gilt Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique lamps on bedside tables or on top of a console in an entry! Crafted in Italy circa 1970, each lamp sits on a square bottom over an gadrooned urn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Early 19th century Neoclassical floor lamp with highly detailed wood carvings that add texture, dimension, and represent the decorative nature of the period. This lamp is hand pai...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
19thc French Neoclassical style Bronze/ Palmette Motif Chandelier Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Maison Bagues. Superior quality with Bronze Palmette detail. Neoclassical elements adorn this rare chandelier. Frenc...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$7,180 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of Brass Lamps
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A handsome pair of antique brass lamps, converted from being alter candle holders. Derived from a church in Spain.
A gently aged patina. Claw feet at the base.
These have been rece...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,042
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
As alabaster lighting was the first application of electricity in Sweden at the very end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, the designs often reflected the decor of the ...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp France Neoclassical Black & Gold Shade 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Floor lamp by Maison Baguès in solid bronze Faux Bamboo very heavy, high quality.
French Neoclassical Lamp made in the 1950.
US rewired, wo...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
$1,198 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1920s Neoclassical Silver Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s neoclassic style silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps / Gilt Bronze Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of neoclassical style porcelain with gilt bronze base table lamp. Each lamp features a baluster shaped, with an ice pink / lavender glazed backg...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassic Cut Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A neoclassical Style cut crystal and gilt brass lamp.
Category
Late 20th Century 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.