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
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
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
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
Pair of French 19th Century Figurative Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps
By J. Pradier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast pair of French 19th century neoclassical patinated figural bronze nine arm candelabra after a model by Jaen Jacques Pradier They are signed J. Pradier and were converted into lamps in the 20th century. Each candelabra is cast as classically draped maiden with one representing Phyrne and the other unknown, standing on a circular stepped dark green marble socle base. There are no visible foundry marks on the bronzes.
Born in Geneva in 1792 in Switzerland, Pradier was the son of a Protestant family from Toulouse. He left for Paris in 1807 to work with his elder brother, Charles-Simon Pradier, an engraver, and also attended the École des Beaux-Arts beginning in 1808. He won a Prix de Rome that enabled him to study in Rome from 1814-1818 at the Villa Médici. Pradier made his debut at the Salon in 1819 and quickly acquired a reputation as a competent artist. He studied under Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in Paris. In 1827 he became a member of the Académie des beaux-arts and a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts.
At the Salon of 1834, Pradier's Satyr and Bacchante...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century gold leaf elements mounted on a base. This one of a kind large scale table lamp brings a bit of history into your home. Elegant, stylize and classical element. This orna...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Onyx Marble and Brass Column Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Onyx Marble and Brass Column Table Lamp. Good vintage condition. Optional shade has a small tear inside that is not visible.
Lam...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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
Pair c1790 Russian Imperial Silverplate Silver Plated w/ Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Pair of c1790-1800 Russian Imperial Silver Plated Bronze Wall Sconces. Crystal adorned [original] Imperial eagles. There is a small part missing on one sconce. Not detracta...
Category
1790s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Fine 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Urns by Barbedienne, Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 19th century bronze patinated classical urns signed F. Barbedienne. Custom made into lamps.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces Wall Lamps Neoclassical France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Maison Charles pineapple bronze sconces, US rewired an in working condition 2 bulb 60 watts Max.
Measures: Back-plate: 5 inches H, 4 inches W (...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Exceptional French 40's Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 40's wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Architectural Baluster Fragments Mounted as Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of architectural baluster fragments mounted as lamps.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Oak
$1,300 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical patinated bronze, ormolu and frosted glass chandeliers. The chandeliers are centered by their original striking...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Maison Jansen Style French Brass, Gun Metal & Crystal 3-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Maison Jansen style floor lamp in two patina, brass & gun metal finish with crystal cups at the 3-arm light top, mounted on a tripod base.
Has an on/off switch ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Silvered Bronze Neo-Classical Style Table Lamp Att. to Edward F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely cast bronze table lamp features Classical motifs including acanthus leaves. The tapering fluted columnar shaft rests on a triangular plinth base with hairy paw feet.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Two Elegant Neoclassical Murano Glass Flower Chandeliers, 1930s
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very elegant neoclassical chandelier composed of diecast and colorful Italian Murano glass drops and flowers in many colors. Produced in Italy in the 1930s. Consisting of many tran...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel
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
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
Workstead Orbit Cord Pendant Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT CORD PENDANT positions a single glowing bulb against a stationary radiant dish, exploring the scale and illumination of an early American cand...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$2,170 / item
Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Brass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neoclassical gilt brass pendant. Italian neoclassical gilt brass pendant fixture of Louis XVI urn oil lamp form / incense burner with foliate rim ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Pair c1913 E.F. Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze & Silverplate Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of Documented c1913 Bronze/ Silverplate Neoclassical Wall Sconces by E.F. Caldwell. Please look closely at the pictures the detail is amazing! I purchased these directly from an...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Pair of Italian Porcelain Capodimonte Vases as Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This delightful pair of porcelain Capodimonte vases have been converted to table lamps. The vases have a raised pattern and are hand-painted and mounted on a two-tier gold leaf plint...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Patrizia Garganti For Baga Adjustable Table Lamp Model 849 - Made in Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fantastic lamp has a heavy nickeled steel base with a woven metal stem that is super flexible and can be adjusted to any angle desired. The floral motif to the top takes a singl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair, French Polished & Scrolled Steel 1 Light Sconces, Wall Lamps Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Polished & Scrolled steel neoclassical sconces, Wall Lamps with 1 Light and come from France.
The sconces are rewired for the US and each takes one-light bulb max. 40 watts.
Projec...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel
Maison Baguès 2 Arm Bronze Sconces Wall Lights French Neoclassical 1950, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of large Maison Baguès style sconces, wall lights in 2 patina bronze.
2 Lights, 40 watts max bulb per light
In working condition and each Sconce takes 2, 60 watts Cand...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Breathtaking French Dore Bronze and Patina Figural, Beaded Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This beautifully detailed bronze chandelier is decorated with four, 8" patina figures and six arms with candelabra crystal beaded covers. The top elegant bow sits atop a swag draped topper that accents the graduated crystal chains leading into the center light inside a crystal faceted chain bowl...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$9,500 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage French 1970's Wall Lights In Neo-Regency Style
Located in London, GB
These beautiful pair of Neo-Regency style faux bamboo lamps, copper patinated metal, with original shades. French c.1970's attributed to Maison Jansen
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell simple silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,800 / set
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Doré and Lapis Lamps with Eagle Heads
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent pair of 1790-1800 French neoclassical bronze doré tripod-candlesticks made into lamps. Each tripod-leg has an eagle head at the top and a hoof foot at the bottom. The tri...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
1920s Large Caldwell Neoclassical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style large sconces with cherubs and mermaids on design and two arms for lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Brass Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Heavy molded brass with a deep antique patina, these sconces evoke nineteenth century interiors, though they date from the 1920's. Designed for electricity and bearing stylized, rat...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,250 / set
1910 French Neoclassic Cut Crystal Steel Framed Chandelier Signed Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful c1910 French Neoclassic Cut Crystal Chandelier Signed by Maison Bagues. Stunning Steel Hexagon Frame. Highly detailed and reminiscent of a Russian Chandelier.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$8,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Gilded Baluster Form Lamp with Bellflowers Signed by Sterling Bronze, c. 1910s
Located in New York, NY
ATL1888
A slender baluster form table lamp detailed with bellflowers, rope-twists, and shells, in its original gilded finish. Signed by the New York maker Sterling Bronze Co.
Dimens...
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Maison Charles French Art Deco Brown Resin Acorn Nickel-Plated Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Art Deco table lamp by Maison Charles nickel-plated finish with brown and beige pattern resin acorn in the center.
US rewiring and takes two-light bulbs max. 40 watts.
No sh...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
19th Century Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one-of-a-kind statement piece, this large-scale table lamp seamlessly blends history with elegance. Featuring 19th-century gold leaf elements mounted on an oil-rubbed bronze base, ...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Foliage Gasolier w/ Frosted Etched Shades, 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical gilt bronze four light gasolier with central rope spiral column, four foliage scrolled arms with cock keys, and retains the original four frosted etched foliage ...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style gilt bronze six-light chandelier.
Unusual Italian Neoclassical style gilt bronze 6-light chandelier. This stunning Italian Empire chandelier has beautifully detailed clusters of grapes and caryatids at the end of each arm. Offered Italian bronze chandelier measures: 27 inches high and 20.5 inches diameter and comes with its stunning original 36 inch heavy duty chain and canopy and has been newly wired for the U.S. Market.
Perfect for a wine room...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Dore Bronze Regency Four-Arm Candelabra Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of doré bronze large candelabras with centre flame, detailed surrounded by four arms with filigree, fluted center shaft and finely etched filigree pedestal base.
...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Opaque White Cast Glass Round Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful cast opaque white glass ceiling pendant in the classical taste, made by the Chicago Glass Company, decorated with double handled urns and acanthus leaf swags. Decorativ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Murano and Gold Sconce with Fazzoletto Design, circa 1980
By Venini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1980s Venini Style Murano glass sconce features two hand blown shades in white opaque glass with fluted details and with stripes. The 24-karat gold plated frame has a round backplate...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Neoclassical Table Lamp with Marble Foot and Egyptian Warrior under the Shade
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare table lamp with a brass Egyptian warrior walking on a marble base. The shade, which is gold colored on the inside, provides for a warm light. A true personilty.
Category
20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Brass
20th Century French Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful quality 20th Century French ormolu chandelier in palm leaf form.
This chandelier has been rewired to current UK standards.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
1900s Large Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell large sconces with 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Vase Lamp Germany C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century neoclassical revival vase lamp Germany C.1880.
A Neoclassical style vase converted to a table lamp, black earthenware with faun mask handles, two classical fi...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
1920s Silver Plated Caldwell 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
$3,800 / set
Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figural Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
After Auguste Joseph Peiffer (French, 1832-1886) Patinated Bronze Figural Two Branch Table Lamp, late 19th century, depicting a cherub restraining a retriever from a partridge, two s...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of French 1940s nickel plated floor lamps, featuring ornate stems made up of turned and cast bronze and brass components that gracefully guide the gaze to...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$3,184 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Fine French Neoclassical Regency Bronze Empire Two Arm Swag Urn Two Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French neoclassical / Regency bronze Empire two arm swag urn two arm sconces,
We are happy to have the sconces wired for you if required.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
Venini’s artistic director for more than a decade, Carlo Scarpa deeply influenced the company’s production, managing to merge his own intellectual vision with the highly refined tech...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1930's Silver Plated Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's silvered plated sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
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
1900's Gilt Bronze Caldwell 8 lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze 8 lights chandelier
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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.