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
Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous signed twelve light gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Edward F. Caldwell and Company is of the finest quality. It features beautifully chased Neo-classical motifs ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Copper and Brass Classical Table Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
A pair of copper and brass classical vase shape urns, late 19th century, with twin foliate scroll handles, the foliate scroll bands centered by cameo busts,...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair 1950's Neoclassical Gilt Metal Detailed Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning French Neoclassical style Gil Metal Highly Detailed Wall Sconces. Very nice quality of this pair of French Wall Sconces.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Caldwell Bronze Brown Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with brown patina.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Pair of Large Antique Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large antique giltwood sconces.
Stunning pair of giltwood and gilt iron two-light candle sconces, circa 1920. These gorgeous Continen...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
$2,650 / set
Set of Three Metal Sconces in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Set of three metal sconces in the neoclassical style
French, 20th Century
Height 52cm, width 23cm, depth 15cm
Each sconce in this set of three is crafted from warmly patinated metal in the Neoclassical style. Each sconce features a shaft-form backplate moulded with fluting, topped with an urn-form finial, and set below with a foliate drop finial. The backplate of each issues two scrolling light...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920's Caldwell Small Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell small gilt bronze double light sconces, original gilding.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Brass and Lucite Koi Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage koi fish table lamps, Lucite and brass. These will be newly rewired prior to shipping. There are a few spots on the black shades that have some scratches.
Mea...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Hazelnuts
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated double light Baroque style sconces with unusual hazelnuts design.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Carved Gilded Gold Wood Artichoke Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful unique carved table lamp. Opening bloom details with gilded gold finish over dark brown/ebony finish. Matching carved finial. See images.
Does not include shade.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$1,410 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
Available an other pair with a blu centered decoration.
Measurements: 48 x 22 cm.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Pair of Gold Gilt Scroll Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gilt metal wall sconces rosette back plates with green and clear crystals. Featuring new wiring.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Maison Arlus Neoclassical Brass & Crystal Glass Table Lamp Black Drum Shade
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Glass & brass table lamp with clip on harp and black fabric shade neoclassical by Maison Charles, France 1950.
US Rewiring, lamp takes 1 small candelabra light bulbs with max 60 wa...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage French Neoclassical Gold Gilt White Porcelain Column Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage White Porcelain French Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Column Form Table Lamps. Item features gold paint decorated details, brass accents, Lightolier glass reflectors, v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique neoclassical style brass and glass table lamps. They were made in England, they date from the mid twentieth century, likely the 1970’s.
They are of outst...
Category
1970s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920s Small American Classical Sconces With Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's American silver plated sconces with mirror backplate and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Bronze dore classic French style chandelier with 12 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier has fine definition because the casting of this
Bronze is very fine quality. The gilding on this piece is brilliant
And shows no wear. The scrolling arms are graceful...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large French Regency Louis XV Wood Carved Gold Leaf Baroque Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Large neoclassic wood carved gold leaf Baroque giltwood five-light chandelier.
Measures:
Diameter 36 in/ 90 cm
Height 36 in / 90 cm
Five light bulbs E14/ good working condition
Asse...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (1st Quarter 19th Century) crystal & gilt bronze chandelier with 8 swirl design arms with lights emanating from a ring base below 2 smaller rings with swirl extensions
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent Koi Fish Table Lamp Fabric Shade Octagonal Base
Located in Miami, FL
Charming neoclassical bronze Koi fish or sea serpent figurative Table Lamp with Fabric Shade.
These Asian inspired sculptural curved Table Lamp features a fish-like creature mounted on a rectangle Gilt Metal Base.
US Wiring and takes a regular candelabra light bulb max. 40 watts. It has a cord switch.
The Lamp is quite heavy.
The bronze shows a warm patina.
Shade measures Top Diameter: 3.5 inches x Bottom Diameter: 8.5 inches, 10 inches Height.
Shade is marked Cambridge Lamps...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Crystal and Gilt-Metal Girandoles
Located in New York, NY
Each with cut crystal support mounted with a gilt-metal outward scrolling candleholders with cut-crystal nozzle and drip-pan with pendant lusters; now electrified and fitted with candle sleeves...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Maison Charles French Art Deco Red Acorn Nickel-Plated Table Lamp & Shade, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Art Deco table lamp by Maison Charles nickel-plated finish with a burgundy red acorn in the center.
US Rewiring and takes two light bulbs max. 40 watts.
Comes with black and...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Stiffel Brass Candlestick Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Midcentury classically styled brushed brass candlestick lamps with enameled centers. Rewired for use in USA, 100W max bulbs.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / 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
Neoclassical Style Italian Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handmade, glazed terracotta vintage Italian urn based lamp is decorated in a sunny bright yellow and white color. Wired to hold two bulbs. Ready fo...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Brazier Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) green and gold painted iron brazier style wreath design floor lamps with marble base (ONE SHADE MISSING; ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Iron
$24,000 / set
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
Large French Bronze 2 Lights Sconce, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Large French bronze 2 lights sconce, circa 1950s
40 watts max bulb,
Nice warm bronze patina.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 1940's Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1940’s gilt bronze 3 lights sconces
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant pair of Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces where made in Italy in the early Nineteenth Century. The Neoclassical Giltwo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Ruby Red Urn Form Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very stylish pair of Neoclassical style lamps with nickel plated brass mounts over urn form deep ruby red glass vessels. The lamps with two emitting arms with on/off switches. The ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical God and Goddess Pillar Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of 1950s neoclassical style table lamps feature the busts of Greek gods mounted on the lower half of a lacquered Doric column. The figures are skillfully carved in wood and...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$1,828 Sale Price / set
34% Off
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1900's Caldwell Lion Head Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa a 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with lion head and three lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$7,800 / set
Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vasiform fluted standard issuing leaf and bellflower cast arms with fluted nozzles above a pierced scrolling corona.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ceramic Lamps with Gold Trim and Crackle Finish Wooden Base Bottom
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of ceramic lamps with gold trim and crackle finish wooden base bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with wave design and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Caldwell Sconces With Rams Heads
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with Rams Heads and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
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
1920s Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s gilt bronze Caldwell neoclassical engraved sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Crystal Foliage Chandelier with Canopy C 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with central intertwined crystal beaded basket, foliage canopy with connecting chains, and four scrolled foliage vine ar...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Silver Plated Sconces with Grapes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated engraved sconces with two lights. Grapes on shield design
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, 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
Neoclassical Arrow Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Hollywood Regency painted metal three light sconces in the form of a quiver holding arrows with gold ends. Most likely French, 1940s or 1950s.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze One light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s gilt bronze sconces neoclassic style with one light
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Scrolled Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandelier with 6 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell 6 lights bronze chandelier with engraved body
Category
Early 1900s American 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
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Leaves Design Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Unusual back plate Caldwell silver plated sconces, perfect condition
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Large Bronze 3 Lights Sconces with Crystal Leaves and Urn
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's large Caldwell sconces with 3 lights, glass leaves and crystal urn body on top
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920s 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
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
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style White and Gold Giltwood Arrow Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable vintage carved wood, gold gilt and white paint decorated Italian chandelier fixture in the neoclassical / Empire style. Item features six lights, scrolling iron arms with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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.