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
Elegant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant gilt bronze chandelier. England, circa 1920. 5 lights.
Dimensions: Height 26" diameter 25"
CW2948.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,250
Pair of Double Arm Gilt Bronze Vintage Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of double arm gilt bronze neoclassical wall sconces. The center stem is tapered with a ball finial at top and bottom and a textured finish to the center. The arms are ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Antique Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze 3-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large antique (early 20th century) gilt and patinated bronze 3-light sconces (wall lights) in the manner of Edward Caldwell, measuring 28 by 13 by 9 1/2 inches, with tulip fl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage Regency French Opaline Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency French Opaline Lamps, featuring timeless neoclassical urn silhouettes crafted from milky white opaline glass. Restin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Very Fine Four Light Modern Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Modern Four Light Cylindrical Lantern. Original Curved Glass Panels. Brushed Steel Finish. 20th Century.
Dimensions: Height 26 1/2" Diameter 15"
CW5657 & CW5658
Category
1980s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,250 / item
18th/19th Century Pair of Russian Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of end of 18th/early 19th century Russian neoclassical figural gilt and patinated bronze candelabra.
Gilt-bronze circular pedestal on rectangular plinth, the base with neoclassical foliate frieze, the pedestal with surrounding frieze of stylized female masks with Russian-style headdresses, which are connected by draperies. Each pedestal with the patinated bronze figure of either a young man or a young woman in classical garments, each holding a baluster vase from which emerge naturalistically designed, cast and chiselled branches of leaves and roses, the rose flowers serving as bobeches for candles.
The detailed and naturalistic design of the rose branches...
Category
1790s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,120 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Neoclassical Pendant Light C.1950
An Italian Stilnovo hanging light, 1950s, mounted with two curved glass panels,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Victorian Bronze Filigree Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian (19th Cent) bronze 4 light wall lights with heads and scroll arms with filigree design.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wall Sconce Large French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style France
Located in New York, NY
Wall Sconce Large French Gilt Bronze Empire Style France. A wall sconce in a large size made in France during the early 20th century in gilt bronze. Electrified with two arms for can...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Rare Set 4 Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Three-Arm Bow Nickel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Rare To Have A Set Of 4 Caldwell silvered bronze three-arm sconces, with new wiring and sockets.
Measure: 16" H x 6 1/2" D x 12 1/2" W
Available at $2650. Per pair
2 Pairs Available
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassic Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Italian wall sconces crafted in wood in classic form decorated with gilt floral designs over an alluring red background with three metal arms having gilt acanthus le...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Gilt Metal Greek Key Design and Crystal Basket 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Italian neoclassical gilt metal and crystal basket chandelier with 6 lights and greek key design.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Set of Four Bronze and Bead Crystal Presidential Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four neoclassical beaded presidential wall sconces. This bronze light fixture features decorative crystal accents.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$4,740 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical gilt bronze three-light sconces from Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1900s, featuring female caryatids with headdress of fruit in the Greek style.
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Patinated Gold Gilt Regency Empire Bronze Iron Crystal Ten-Arm Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire style patinated and gold gilt Regency bronze and iron chandelier with crystal ball center with ten-arm and two int...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Bronze
$4,500 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Italian Classical Bronze Finish Metal Bulbous Figural Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian classical bronze finish metal bulbous empire style figural table lamps, a pair. Item features figural classical bulbous bodies with chariot riders, 3-light sockets, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Crystal Medallion Back Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical bronze doré and crystal sconces, circa 1830, each featuring three candle arms and beaded crystal medallion back. The pair have recently be...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Set of Four Bow Top Neoclassical Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of four bow top neoclassical two-arm sconces
Very Fine work on bronze with bow tops and filigree details
Can be electrified.
Sold by the pair.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Regency French Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of classic sophistication to your home with this stunning vintage French Regency style lantern. Masterfully crafted, its graceful silhouette features four curved gl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique American Marbro Co Gold Porcelain Lamp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Good condition
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Foliage & Ribbon Wall Sconces. C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical ormolu bronze three arm wall sconces with decorative flanking ribbons, bird wings, cornucopia fluted beaded candle arms, central intertwined snakes with ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Wire
Russian Neoclassical, Table Lamps, Dore Bronze, Crystal, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian Neoclassical, Table Lamps, Dore Bronze, Crystal, France, 19th C.
A pair of 19th-century Russian Neoclassical gilded bronze table lamps, exemplifying refined craftsmanship an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp. Item features a beautiful painted female figure and details, distressed finish, marble step-form base,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Metal and Rock Crystal Baguès Style Table Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of gilt metal and rock crystal Baguès style table lamps. Each having been recently rewired and with custom lamp shades. This stunning pair acqu...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Neoclassical carved wood chandelier with a painted and parcel gilt finish and bronze roping.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Wood Gilt and Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian five light carved wood wall sconces with a graceful classical form and having distressed oval mirrors on a green painted background. The carved ribbons, ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
19th C French Régence Bronze Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This chandelier was made in France in a Russian style and is made of brass and bronze with a deep violet glass bottom and a central brass flower detail. The side of this piece featur...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1950-1970 Pair of Maison Jansen Lamps, Gilt Bronze and Bakelite, Amber Color
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of orange Bakelite lamps imitating amber, the barrels are fluted, column decoration with Corinthian capitals, in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1950-1970
Measures: Base widt...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A substantial, detailed and very fine Classical form chandelier. With Six Winged Figures having torch form arms and each figure supporting four lights surrounding a central Winged Figure. The whole raised by Laurel Leaf Garland...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV style Bronze and frosted glass shell motif Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very fine and unusual Antique bronze chandelier in the Greco-Roman neoclassical /Louis XV style distinguished by its frosted glass elements including downward facing bowl, spherical ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Chandelier with hand cut crystal pendalogues, obelisks & fruits by Maison Jansen. 8 lights.
France, circa 1920
Dimensions: Height 36 1/2" Diameter 28"
CW5047
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$11,000
Very Large 19th Century Marble and Bronze Six Arm Torchiere / Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A very fine antique (19th century) Louis XVI style French gilt bronze and marble torchiere with six electrified candle arms. 60 inches tall.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Sconces
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Sconces. Wonderful Filigree work. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,750 / set
Late 20 th Century Larger Bell Jar , Silver finish , cut Circles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large Custom made with hand cut Circle design at top and bottom of the glass jar . Metal hardware was plated in Silver with an Antique finish . This one and one more are the l...
Category
1990s Indian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
Interior Table Lamps Set 2 Vintage Bedside Lamps Floral Home Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage table lamps with a frosted glass bell-shaped lampshade on an elegant, smoothly curved brass leg.
The stable round base ensures safety and comfort of use of the table...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Table Lamp, Lead Glass Shade, Base with Acorn Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American lead glass lamp with double sockets. Has the acorn pull chains. Not original cap and finial. One small piece of foil missing on top about an...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Continental Austrian Silver Gilt and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian (Possibly Mid-19th Century) crystal chandelier with 8 arms emanating from a crystal & scalloped silver gilt stem & draped with drops and pendants.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze & Onyx Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shades
Materials: Gilt Bronze, Onyx Stone, New Custom Linen Shades
Style: French Neoclassical
Dimensions:
60.50”H x 11.50”W x 11.50”D
Shade:
10"...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of Florentine Italian Sconces Carved Giltwood Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Florentine five-light elaborate sconces. Original Handcrafted in wood and covered in Gold Leaf finish.
In working condition, European Wiring and each take 5 E14 candelabra li...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$665 Sale Price
58% Off
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
Trio of English Neoclassical Corinthian Column Candelabra Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Trio Of English Neoclassical Corinthian Column candelabra brass table lamps
C.1950
In good condition, with some expected signs of wear commensurate with age.
Dimensions:
Can...
Category
1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Regency Neoclassical French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze Lion Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant pair of Regency / neoclassical French Empire, gilt doré bronze sconces with lion heads and topped off with a twisted crown finial.
Measure: ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Pair Of Neoclassical Cut Glass Wall Lights Attributed To Werner & Mieth
By Werner & Mieth
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The rare pair of Neoclassical wall lights, are suspended from ornate back plates with roman mofits, mounting a diamond cut container issuing three facet cut arms, supporting van-dyke...
Category
18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier, 19th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional bronze Italian Neoclassical bronze chandelier is made in the early 19th century. The classical style chandelier is made of bronze in the finest casting. The cast bronze crown is topped with six pierced Anthemion leaves on a fine cast ring console...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Neoclassical Style Marble and Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bulbous marble bodies...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Antique French Neoclassical Green Iron Table Lamp w/ Brass Bacchus Face
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Green Iron Table Lamp with Brass Bacchus Face. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H (to finial) x 24" H (to light...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Outstanding Pair of Doré Bronze Caldwell Four-Arm Ribbon, Bow and Tassel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
These beautiful doré bronze sconces are truly breathtaking. They are full of incredible detail, beginning from the long ribbon leading down to the beautiful bow in the center, to eac...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Lamp by Chibout
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely cast and hand chased candelabrum of the winged figure of Victory retains its original mercury gilding and patination. Now wired as a lamp, it is signed twice by Pierre Ch...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Handsome Pair of Shield Back Mirror Two-Arm Sconces by Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressive shield back mirror two-arm sconces by Maitland Smith having neoclassical bronze figural medallion top.
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,350 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Elegant 19th Century Neoclassical Baltic Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A 19th century neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze, twelve-light chandelier centered with opal blue glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$13,418 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Gilt Iron Floor Lamp on Scrolled Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This captivating Spanish iron floor lamp has its original patinated gilt finish. The charm of this lamp lies in its scrolled tripod base, which...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Silver over Bronze 3 Light Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Silver over Bronze Billiard or Counter Light featuring 3 Tiffany style Shades. France, Circa 1980.
Dimensions: Height 66" Width 62" D...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
JC Mahey Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
JC Mahey table lamp. Located in NY.
Dimensions of base only.
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Gilt Bronze Federal Style Neo-Classical Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of gilt bronze sconces feature Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags and tassels. They are in excellent condition, retaining their original gilding, an...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Sirmos Table Lamp after Giacometti
By Sirmos, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chicago, IL
Sirmos Lamp after Giacometti
Vintage Sirmos table lamp in the form of a Doric column after a
design by Diego Giacometti for Jean-Michael Frank.
some...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
19th c. American Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze 6 Light Gasolier/Chandelier
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This incredible American Gasolier is cut crystal with four graduated tiers of prisms encircling the central post and 6 lights with original frosted glass shades. Each shade is also w...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
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.