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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Wonderful French Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Regency Baltic Empire Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical bronze and crystal chandelier in the Regency, Baltic design. Each of the eight arms are draped with delicate crystals, and fished with an elegant cut crystal bobéches that sits on a waterfall bronze...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Cast Bronze and Glass Sconces, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast bronze and glass sconces, France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
1970 Pair of Lamps Palm or Coconut Tree with Coconut Style Jansen or Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps in gilded and silvered bronze, base diameter 14 cm adjustable height: 87 cm Maxi and 72 cm Mini model of Charles or Maison Jansen all in bronze
Height: 87 cm
Diameter...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Nickel, Chrome
Classical Floor Lamp by Hart Associates
Located in New York, NY
Classic gathered rod form brass, copper and bronze floor lamp signed Hart Associates. The lamp has two sockets at the top, each having its own individual on / off switch, each accept...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Wonderful Large French Ormolu Bronze Bow Ribbon Tassel Swags Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French ormolu gilt bronze bow, ribbon, tassel, swags and finials three-light lantern fixture. Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Amber Crystal Basket Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
8-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier and chrome frame.
Measures:
Diameter 14.17 in/ 36 cm
Height 33.85 in( 2 in chain) / 86 cm (5 cm chain)
Weight: 26.5 lb/ 12 Kg
8 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bow Top Elegant Crystal Sunburst Star Bronze Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Caldwell style sconces with bow top and elegant crystal sunburst star oval back and fine bronze neoclassical frame. This pair of ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Large and Fine 19th Century French Bronze and Gilt Urn Lamp by Barbedienne
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and large patinated and gilt bronze urn with classical detail by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Made into a lamp with a custom shade.
Category
Late 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
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
Nickel, Chrome
Midcentury Italian Modern Brass and Pink Swirl Art Glass Table Lamp after Murano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage art glass lamp from Italy circa 1950s attributed to Murano. It features a two part swirled art glass design with brass details. Tested...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Louis XV Manner 5-Light Bronze Amethyst Crystal Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French neoclassical Louis XV manner, cage-form, 5-light bronze, with elaborate beaded swags, faceted amethyst and crystal chandelier wi...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Unique Neoclassical French Revolution Style Double Sconces, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Unique pair of Neoclassical French Revolution style two arm sconces from the mid-1950s in bronze, brass and matte black lacquered metal, with the symbols of the French nobility with ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Chandelier, 6-Light
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive and elegant hand carved and hand-polished rock crystal and Smokey rock crystal 6-light chandelier with hexagonal rock crystal bobeches and other unique shaped prisms.
6 h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Amber Crystal Basket & Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Six-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier with a hexagonal gilt bronze frame. Also have matching a pair of light sconces.
Measures:
Diameter 19 in/ 48 cm
Height 43.3 in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Late 18th Century Set of Four Italian Baroque Silvered Giltwood Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four late 18th century Italian Baroque sconces, circa 1790, with silvered giltwood cartouche bases and two patinated brass and tole ca...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf, Tôle, Brass
Bronze Chandelier or Ceiling Light, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceiling light. Bronze. France, late 19th century
French chandelier made of bronze at the end of the 19th century, formed by a central axis with very marked lines and decorated with ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Neoclassical Style Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Neoclassical style, six-light chandelier with scroll arms and leaf design.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of French 4-Light Lyre Brass Sconces with Amber Crystals, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century French 4-light lyre brass scones with amber and clear crystals.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Sabino & Cristallerie De Sevres Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional French pair of sconces designed by Maison Sabino and original "Cristallerie de Sevres" frozen glass shades in perfect condition.
Three arms, three bulbs/ shades.
Measures...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Table Lamps Alabaster or Marble White Color, France, 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Table lamp in white alabaster and brass
It is suitable to put on a side table in the living room or on a bedside table
It is in very good condition, like new
* screens are not in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Alabaster, Brass
1970' Fish Lamp with Mika Purple in the Style Duval Brasseur Enlightening
Located in Paris, FR
Golden brass fish lamp with purple mica has the amethyst color, circa 1970, two bulbs, good condition.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern 4 candelabra light fixture
Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House New York City
Wiri...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
Pair of Grand Tour Neoclassic 4-Candle Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
European Grand Tour 19th century neoclassic bronze 25" inch 4-candle sconces, a pair acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Note: they have a special spacer on the lower back portion to ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
3 Big Historistic Wall Lamp, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
3 big historistic wall lamp, circa 1890s
Original glass
Brass polished and stove enameled.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Sconces by Pauly & Co.
By Pauly & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian porcelain and gilt bronze sconces by Pauly & Co
Italian, early 20th century
Measures: Height 77cm, width 40cm, depth 13cm
This fine pair of sconces is by the Venetian firm Pauly & Co. Each sconce features a gilt bronze frame, composed of a ribbon-tied crown, a central foliate wreath, a trailing acanthus leave lower section, and twin scrolled candleholder...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
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
Neoclassical Style LapisLazuli and Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical Style Set of Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bul...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
Pair of Candleholders, Calamine, Possibly France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks made in calamine that preserve polychrome remains and have circular bases on which are placed two figures dressed in Roman style according to the romantic vision...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Other
Rare Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Amber Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Russian neoclassical multi light gilt bronze, amber glass and cut crystal multi light chandelier of very unique shape. This chandelier is of fine workmanship embellish...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Large E.F. Caldwell Silvered Metal 3-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and finest quality E.F. Caldwell silvered metal 3-light sconces.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 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
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style.
Polished, silvered brass and facett-ground prism hangings.
(F-Ra-83).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large French Regency Louis XV Wood Hand Carved Baroque Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Large neoclassic wood carved gold leaf Baroque giltwood five-light chandelier. the scrolled arms with foliate embellishment pincered to a gadrooned central knop with foliate baluster...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Library Lamp in Brass with Hunt Design, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical library lamp in brass with hunt design, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a well-made pair of American Neoclassical brass table lamps from the 1950s with an English brass finish, that have been recently rewired for optimal functionality. These ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Urn Form Table Lamps by Chapman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Manufactured by Chapman Manufacturing Company, these table lamps resembles a fluted English urn (or an Accolade cup trophy) made from solid brass.
The shades are newly designed, an...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Frosted Glass Pendant Light with an Eagle
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze and frosted glass pendant light with an eagle from circa the 1920s.
A decorative French pendant light made of bronze with a spread-winged eagle above...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Neoclassical Set Six French Bronze Crystal Caldwell Starburst Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical French bronze and crystal set of Six sconces in the manner of Caldwell with two arms that are adjustable and a center starburst with crystal spears.
Rewired...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Classical Urn Lamps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A large pair of turned wood neoclassical table lamps with oversized S-scroll handles.
We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Gesso
Historistic Table Lamp, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp, circa 1890s.
Original glass shade.
Brass parts polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassic Style Two-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of sconces in the neoclassic style with two gilt bronze candleholders backed by an oval
white marble framed with black marble.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Superb Gilt Bronze and Crystal Lantern, France, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze lantern oval convex panels, cut and beveled, France, circa 1900.
Dimensions:
H 37"
D 19"
4 lights
AH477.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire-Style Mirrored Sconce, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style sconce with convex mirror, two arrows, and gold stars, circa 1940. Rewired for USA with two sockets, 25W bulbs included.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Silvered Bronze Large Antique Floor Lamps, Attributed to Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
These beautiful antique French floor lamps are cast from delicate silvered bronze, and are decorated in the refined neoclassical style. The p...
Category
19th Century French Antique 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
Pair of Large Late 18th Century Plated Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Montreal, QC
This imposing pair seem to me to be of Swedish origin although there is no mark of any description. They are unusually large and are not at all Ecclesiastical in ornament which sugge...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
19th Century French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urn Lamps after Barbedienne
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 19th century neoclassical bronze urns with classical Roman figures and partial gilt made into lamps. Attributed to Barbedianne.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Neo Classical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze and crystal Neoclassical chandelier, France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: H: 33" D: 32" 12 Lights
CW3313
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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
19th Century Italian Giltwood Corinthian Column Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian giltwood Corinthian column lamp. This beautiful gilt wood lamp was made from an antique fragment and is newly wired for the American market.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
Neoclassical Brass & Silver Plated Lantern with Strong Rounded Faux-Glass Plast
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical large lantern is made of brass and silver plated with strong plastic rounded faux-glass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Silver
Pair of Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of bronze two-light neoclassical wall sconces.
available an other pair with red decoration.
Measurements: cm 48 x 22.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Neoclassical Five Arm Metal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A small but with great presence vintage gold and bronze-like metal chandelier has the earmarks of the neoclassical style: five leaf-like armatures attached to a center urn topped by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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