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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
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, 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...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Steel

Neoclassical Style French Silvered Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1940s Nickel-Plated Floor Lamp A refined example of mid-century French design, this 1940s floor lamp features a graceful, nickel-plated stem composed of finely turned and cas...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Carrier-Beluese Gilt Bronze Lady Oil Lamp Signed
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Carrier-Beluese Gilt Bronze Lady Oil Lamp Signed A Magnificent 19th-Century Work of Art and Historical Significance. This extraordinary oil lamp, signed by the acclaimed Fre...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu & Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Glass chandelier. The six arm nine light chandelier is centered by a striking and richly chased Ormo...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Astrolabe Table Lamp in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Astrolabe table lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet, polished iron 1 light, 100 watt max bulb.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron

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...
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1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Neoclassic giltwood Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of French neoclassical style hand carved giltwood wall sconces with leaves and arrows motif, 19th century, circa. 1820-1850s.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.  
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Neo-Classical Bronze D'Oré 5-Light Wall Sconces, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French Neo-Classical design bronze d'oré and mirror 5-light wall sconces, circa 1890-1910.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sinumbra Oil Lamp with Cut Glass Shade
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome urn form sinumbra lamp retains it's original oil reservoir. It features neoclassical motifs including cornucopia, acanthus leaves and flora...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Architectural Baluster Fragments Mounted as Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of architectural baluster fragments mounted as lamps.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Oak

Set of Candelabra and Candelholders, Silver and Gold Plated by Gorham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A magnificent gilt table set, consisting of two three-branch candelabra, and four single candlesticks. The candelabra can be converted to large single sticks by removing the arm. The...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Pair Beaded Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant pair of beaded and crystal pendant Maria Theresa wall sconces that date to the mid-20th century. These sconces are elegant and in very good original condition-...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Empire Gilt Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Dublin, IE
Pair of Italian neo-classic Empire Giltwood 3 light wall sconces with centered classical winged female figure.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Neoclassical Murano and Gold Sconce with Fazzoletto Design, circa 1980
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful chandelier with brass frame and candelabra arms, tiers of clear and smokey crystals.
Category

1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Form Lamp, mounted on a round lucite base. Newly wired with a 3-way socket.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

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.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 --...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver

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

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...
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, 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"...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Maison Arlus Neoclassical Brass & Crystal Glass Table Lamp Black Drum Shade
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

Swedish Neo-Classic Early 19th Century Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Neo-Classic (Early 19th Century) crystal chandelier with a tapered brass frame featuring a crown top, crystal Fleur-de-lis, beads and pendants, 4 arms with candelabra and 4 a...
Category

19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Neoclassical French Bronze/Brass Bouillotte Floor Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Jaw-dropping Neoclassical Bronze French Floor Lamp in the manner of Maison Charles. Stunning detail in all facets. Classical castings and appl...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Abat Jour table lamp, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Classic-style table lamp, ideal as an abat-jour, with an elegant and timeless design. The hat is made of fabric with edged trim, which diffuses a warm and welcoming glow. The base is...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage 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...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

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 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

Glass and Brass Pendant, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Hand made glass and brass pendant made in Italy in 1970s. Rewired: 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Brushed Nickel Gilt Bronze Caldwell Neoclassical Regency Paw Foot Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brushed Silver and Gilt Bronze Swag Neoclassical / Regency Paw Foot Lamp In The Manner Of E.F. Caldwell With Wreath Finial, Rewired And Ready To...
Category

1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

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

Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair Discover a piece of history with this exquisite pair of antique oversized neoclassical style wall sconces, once gracing the ...
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19th Century American Antique 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 Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of Hand Painted neoclassical French Porcelain lamps. The porcelain urns with gilt cartouches depicting Greek Muse's Evterpe, Polymnie, Clio and Uran...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Magnificent E. F. Caldwell & Co Gilt Bronze Two Arm 6-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent E. F. Caldwell & Co Gilt Bronze Two Arm 6-Light Wall Sconce. E. F. Caldwell & Co. was a prominent American lighting and metalwork company that operated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, they produced a wide range of lighting fixtures, chandeliers, wall sconces, and other decorative pieces. This oversized...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

Large 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandelier Gilt
Located in Essex, MA
19th century Italian neoclassical giltwood and crystal chandelier Urn form body issuing 12 arms original crystals Neoclassical Can be French wired at customer's request.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron

Large Neoclassical Carved Gilt Wood Lamps - Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Neoclassical antique carved wood with a stacked urn and pillar silhouette. Gilded and French-wired, on square bases with four feet and beeswax candlestick-style necks. Recently rewir...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Wood

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...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Antique Italian Classical White Carved Marble Empire Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical White Carved Marble Empire Column Table Lamp with Dark Gold Painted Accents. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to finial) x 24" H (to light soc...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble

Wonderful Pair E. F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Urn Touchier Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of E. F. Caldwell style neoclassical bronze urn flame touchier ram's head two-arm sconces Rewired and comes with mounting hardware, ready for installation.
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Onyx Urn Figural Bronze Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Style Onyx Urn Figural Bronze Winged Cherub Table Lamp Raised on Paw Feet. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 24.5" H (to...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Italian Gilt & Red Lacquered Deccorative Floral Torchiere. Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt and red lacquered bulbous torchiere with acanthus floral and shell motif terminating on tripod base. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Piece has been c...
Category

1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by an elegant square ormolu base with a fine mottled border b...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique American Marbro Co Gold Porcelain Lamp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Good condition
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian era Neoclassical Bronze Greek Face 2-Arm Sconce, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early 20th century Neoclassical Bronze 2-Arm Sconces with a center Greek face and black enamel accent color. This solid brass wall sconce exudes timeless elegance with its classic si...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

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 ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Italian Neoclassical Cream & Gold Gilt Carved Wood Harp Column Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive Vintage Italian Neoclassical Cream & Gold Gilt Distressed Finish Carved Wood Harp Column Table Lamps on Painted Metal Bases and Raised on Brass Feet - a Pair. Circa Early ...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lyre Shaped Silver Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Neoclassical Lyre shaped silver painted over brass two light sconces. Recently re-wired. American, Early 20th. Century.
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lyre Shaped Silver Sconces
Pair of Lyre Shaped Silver Sconces
$990 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Fine Neoclassical Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine neoclassical eight-light crystal chandelier by La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. French, circa 1890. The chandelier having a shallow bowl hung with eight bel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Cut Glass

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

Neoclassical Style Midcentury Iron Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style iron vase table lamps from the mid 20th century with swag and gadroon motifs, mounted on custom lucite bases. Behold this stunning pair of mid-20th-centu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

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.

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