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
1920s Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style Caldwell sconces with rams head design
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1920s Neoclassical Four Light Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style gilt bronze four lights sconces with rock crystals and crystals hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
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
Large French 1960s Chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French 1960s chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris. Referenced model: Modèle "aux joncs." From a Parisian apartment. Rewired with matching wax candle covers. Adjustable chain an...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel
Vintage Sconces Pair Wall Lamps Louis XVI Style, France, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage French wall sconces.
These stunning pieces are crafted from richly gilded bronze, boasting intricate detailing reminiscent of the Louis XVI style, or perhaps the bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Lions Shield
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with lions
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wood Column Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of wood column lamps with incredible white paint patina. Lamps have been professionally rewired and have an on/off switch on the base. Each lamp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$2,100 / set
Fine Pair French Dore 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
1920's Caldwell Engraved Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with neoclassical design
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
$4,400 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated 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
$6,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with original gilding
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1920's Gilt Bronze Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920's gilt bronze two lights sconces with acanthus leaves design
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Small Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
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
1940's English Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's English neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces.
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Opaline Glass Table Lamps with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style opaline glass urn-shaped table lamps from the 20th century, with brass accents. Created in France during the 20th century, each of this pair of table lamps captures our attention with its Classical urn-shaped silhouette perfectly accented by its opaline glass and brass details. Each showcasing two sockets, foliage motifs and raised on a square base, this pair of French Neoclassical style opaline table lamps will bring an undeniable touch of graceful elegance to any home, perhaps displayed atop a pair of commodes...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Silver Plate Neoclassical Table Lamp Attributed to E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
ATL1848
A neoclassical style foliate detailed table lamp in its original age-worn silverplate over copper finish, attributed to the New York maker E. F. Caldwell Co.
Dimensions:
Ov...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
1920's Caldwell American Classical Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces. Price per set
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Silver Plated Small Sconces With Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell small sconces with cherubs on backplate and two arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silvered plated sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassic style sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,400 / set
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate. From Waldorf Hotel in NYC. Available in bronze and silver plated
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$8,800 / set
1920s Neoclassic Style Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style sconces with edged mirrored back plate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / item
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces neoclassical style with three lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$6,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassical sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
1920 Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated 3 lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Brown and Gold Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Brown patinated bronze three lights Caldwell sconces, with unusual scrolled arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1900 silver plated sconces with tea pot shape and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,400 / set
1900s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with three lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 arms
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$5,800 / set
1920's Etched Mirror Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Gilded Brass Sconces with Cut Crystal Beaded Half Dome Bodies, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2890
A pair of large sconces with crystal beaded half-domes on ornate gilded frames. Each topped with a cameo and foliate-detailed backplate. Due to the antique nature of this fi...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Four Arm Wheel Cut Mirrorback Sconces from Henry Ford Museum Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS1880
A pair of antique four arm sconces in old warm brass, with wheel-cut mirrored backplates. The arms dressed with faceted crystal prisms. From the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Polychrome Wall Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An impressive pair of Large Three Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces with Crystal Bobeches. Backplate features a gilt bronze basket with a variety of polychrome fruit. Scones were originally di...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Extra Large Urn-Shaped Table Lamps done in Bronze, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of extra large urn-shaped table lamps done in solid bronze, making them very heavy. They feature beautiful shape a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Gilt Bronze And Crystal Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
By Delisle Freres
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine pair of French gilt bronze and crystal Neoclassical style wall sconces with Louis XVI influence. Crystal and bronze draped garland between three arms.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$3,656 Sale Price
25% Off
Two Arm Brass E. F. Caldwell Sconces with a Fruit and Foliate Motif, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2699
A pair of double light sconces in their original aged brass finish, having openwork backplates detailed with fruit and foliate motifs arounds a central gadrooned cartouche. A...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Antique English Style Riding Boots as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of English riding boots and there original boot trees mounted and wired as table lamps.
Shades not included.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Leather, Wood
Traditional Marble Stone Empire Cream and Gray Carved Table Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful intricately carved marble table or desk lamp with wood base. The marble is in a gorgeous gray and cream / white color with incredible veining. Some scratches to marble and ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone, Marble
$1,400 Sale Price
22% Off
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
$3,980 / set
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Dore Filigree Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neoclassic-style (19/20th Century) bronze and dore wall sconces with two arms, filigree edges, and oval relief center panels. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Brushed Silvered Bronze Crystal Beaded Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful French Louis XVI style brushed silvered bronze and crystal beaded and chain regency neoclassical chandelier.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$7,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Sherle Wagner French Polished Nickel Glass Dome Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set French Polished Nickel & milk glass dome flush mount light fixture in the style and manor of Sherle Wagner
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chandelier in Brass with Cut Crystal with Cobalt Glass Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnificent chandelier from the early 19th Century with cut crystal and cobalt glass accents is from the Baltic region. Medusa medallions are applied to the frame to offer interest a...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
A Very Fine English Crystal Gasolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gasolier Chandelier, now electrified. Four original etched crystal shades. England circa 1800.
Dimensions: Height 41" Diameter 35" including shades.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Bronze Bouillet Table Lamp Goat Heads Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large and rare French empire bronze Bouillet table lamp with goat heads in the manner of Pierre Gouthiere with basket form base and silk s...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
French Floor Lamp with Hexagonal Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This impressive floor lamp hails from France, circa 1940s, and is a beautiful blend of brass and bronze. The lamp features turned and cast components that are elegantly assembled onto a hexagonal base...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Lamp. Bronze. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamp. Bronze. XIX century. Lamp with circular glass
decorated with a series of classicist decoration moldings
at the bottom and an oval shape from which a
ring hangs, and another mol...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Late 19th Century, Pair of Metal Column Table Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century pair of metal column table lamps with ormolu mounted capitals on stepped square bases with a black gloss finish.
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Metal
Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Classical St. Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive pair of 19th century French Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras mounted into lamps. Each lamp with an ormolu base supports the patinated bronze pe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$16,300 / set
Wonderful Pair French Gilt Doré Bronze Bow Torchiere Caldwell Two-Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French gilt doré bronze bow torchiere two-light sconces in the manner of Caldwell.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Hollywood Regency Gilded Sconces
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular pair of neoclassical wall sconces. Giltwood Ribbon design with tassel, adjustable chain, wonderful eagles and floral details.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Todd Hase White Urn Table Lamps, a Pair
By Todd Hase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of discontinued Todd Hase white urn ceramic table lamps lacquered in white. Nice neoclassical design. A classic. Just add finials and shades of your ch...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Lacquer
$1,200 / set
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.