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
Charming Little Neo Romantic Chandelier in Patinated Wood circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming little neo romantic chandelier in patinated wood circa 1960.
Height with chain: 98 cm.
Category
1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
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
A Fine Opaline Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Opaline Glass Pendant. 3 lights. Circa, 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 19"
CW5603
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
$2,650
Early 19th Century Russian Polish Alabaster and Vermeil Lantern by Nast
Located in Essex, MA
Period Carved neoclassical Alabaster and Vermeil, gold on solid silver lantern. But the famous Russian/Polish Silversmith, Ludwik Bernard Nast ( Warsaw c 1821-1838). Excellent gold o...
Category
Early 19th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Vermeil
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
Teal Green Fluted Leather Cased Table Lamp in the Style of Tommi Parzinger 1950s
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual neoclassic fluted teal green leather cased table lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger.
Beautiful green dyed lambskin or goatskin leather covered lamp body that is fluted wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Other
Italian Gilt Carved Wood & Crystal Ten Light Bronze Arm Chandelier, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood and crystal ten light bronze arms chandelier. Originally candle powered and has been electrified. Late 18th Century
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Pendant Lamp
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French pendant lamp
Lantern of the early 20th century
carved bombe glass
4 electric lights 220 w
golden patina.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,200
Crystal Prism Chandelier by Kinkeldey, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Brussel, BE
German chandelier made of 3 level of rectangular crystal prism on a cylindrical brass structure, designed by Kinkeldey in the 1960’s 70’s.
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Lustre allemand composé de 3 niveaux de c...
Category
1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps Candelabra Vintage Large
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Vintage 1970s It...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$896 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Lamps in the Manner of Clodion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Black Belgian marble, ormolu and patinated bronze lamps in the manner of Clodion after a model by John Flaxman. Each lamp is raised by a beautiful circular mottled black Belgian marble base below the striking patinated bronze socle pedestal with fitted ormolu flutes. The patinated bronze body displays finely chased cherubs playing in a field on one side, and on the other side picking grapes out of a basket. To each side are wonderfully detailed animal...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Wonderful Pair Doré Bronze Neoclassical Two-Arm Wall Sconces E. F. Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of doré bronze neoclassical
Two arm wall sconces with fruit basket on top
by E. F. Caldwell & Co.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Custom Giltwood Column Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Custom giltwood column table lamp: early 19th century hand-carved giltwood column newly wired as a table lamp. Wired for use within the USA. So...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Walnut Table Lamps representing Faces of Helmeted Soldiers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning pair of table lamps is made of walnut. They represent faces of helmeted soldiers. This is an Italian work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Walnut
Handsome Pair of Black Granite Urn Shaped Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two very substantial heavy masculine lamps having classic urn shaped bases in black granite that rest on black lacquer plinths. Brass double sockets and...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Granite
Gas Lamp in Glass, Gilded Bronze and Enameled Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gas lamp in glass, gilded bronze and enameled porcelain, 19th century.
A pedestal with rockery and medallions serves as a base for the porcelain vase decorated with roses that makes...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Other
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Two-Tone Blackened and Silvered Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique lamps on bedside tables or on top of a console in an entry! Crafted in Italy circa 1960, each lamp showcases a classic and timeless design, featuring intr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi features Classic amphor shape and curved handles. Central body of this little lamp...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style White Porcelain Urns, Wired as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Continental Neoclassical style white porcelain urns, wired as lamps with two (2) light sockets.
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Bronze Neo-Classical Sconces, Set Of 2 Belgium, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Belgian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bronze twin arm sconces from 1970s.
This pair of vintage bronze sconces has a beautiful oval bron...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
Very Fine Bronze Lantern with Frosted and Cut Crystal Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze lantern with frosted and cut crystal globe,
France, circa 1930. 2 lights
Dimensions: Height 24", diameter 14
CW2387.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Neoclassical Style Alabaster Marble Vase or Table Light
Located in Rome, IT
Neoclassical style Alabaster marble table light or vase. We can customize also without a lamp holder.
Timeless elegant piece for your interior to ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Mid-18th Century Italian Giltwood Column Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of mid-18th century Italian giltwood column lamps on lucite bases. There are a total of four lamps available to be sold in pairs.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Lucite, Giltwood
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Wonderful Pair French Bronze Neoclassical Caldwell Regency Urn Filigree Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French bronze neoclassical / Regency urn top and filigree sconces in the manner of Caldwell, stamped made in France on the backs.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative foliage crosshatched beaded urns, flanking graduated bell flowers, central etched urn...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bronze, Crystal & Gilt Wood Regency Style Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Impressive and Elegant Bronze, Crystal & Gilt Wood Regency Style Chandelier. Antique Bronze, Crystal & Carved Wood Chandelier circa 1910
Versailles style
10 Light Electrified / Worki...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$5,156 Sale Price
41% Off
10 Arm White Murano Chandelier
By De Majo, Francesco Dei Rossi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful 10 Arm Murano Chandelier shows the art and craftsmanship of the artistic glass manufactures and skilled masters in Murano, Italy . Each Part is unique in is manufacture as each piece mouth-blown in the production process.
The white color and textures of the glas is especially beautiful and is combined with clear drops...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$22,524 Sale Price
20% 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
Pair of Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s neoclassic two light sconces with original patina.
Measurements:
17" Height
5" Depth
11" Width
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of Italian Ebonized Lyre & Ribbon Gilt Wood Three Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian flanking ebonized musical lyre with ribbon gilt wood and gesso three arm foliage wall sconces, Mid 19th Century. Pair were origina...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze & Nickel Silver Onyx Wall Sconces Orig. Gas, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian five arm acanthus scrolled Gilt Bronze and Nickel Silver Onyx wall sconces decorated with arrow and foliage motif. Sconces retain the original cock keys for adjusting...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Silver, Bronze
Tall Urn Shaped Mercury Glass Lamp with Marble Stone Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mercury Glass Urn/Trophy shaped table lamp. Stands tall at 41" with finial.
Dark marble stone base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
$1,824 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Pair of French Gilt Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Urn Form Ormolu-Mounted Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French gilt dore bronze and cut crystal urn form ormolu-mounted lamps.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Neoclassical Style Alabaster Marble Vase or Table Light
Located in Rome, IT
Neoclassical style Alabaster marble table light or vase. We can customize also without a lamp holder.
Timeless elegant piece for your interior to ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Incredible Signed Henri Vian French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Massive Chandelier
By Henri Vian
Located in Roslyn, NY
An Incredible signed Henri Vian French doré bronze neoclassical eight-light chandelier.
Henri Vian, (1860-1905) was a celebrated Parisian bronzier, specializing in the production of...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$45,000 Sale Price
24% Off
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces with Roman Soldier Bust
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 19th century Italian Neoclassical carved giltwood and tole sconces of busts of Roman soldiers, circa 1820, each with three candle...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tin
Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces in Neoclassical Trophy Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian wall sconces in Neoclassical trophy form of gilt softwood now electrified. Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wood Cornucopia Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic-Style (19th Century) gilt wood 2 arm wall sconces carved with a cornucopia and floral motif. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Six-Light Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare pair of French neoclassical style 19th century figural parcel gilt and silver carved wood and Gesso six-light wall sconces, each centered with giltwood carved seashel...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$12,450 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of French 1940s Bronze Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
This attractive pair of French sconces, dating back to the 1940s, are made from patinated bronze, giving them a unique vintage appeal. The quality of these pieces is remarkable, and ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$880 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Brass Table Lamps, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of 1960s French neoclassical style table lamps. Mahogany and brass accents. Faux candle socket decor. Price includes rewiring for the US. Minor dent on one of the lamps ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Crystal Chandelier, Austria, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large brass ceiling chandelier with rich crystal hangings and six arms with candle grommets.
Category
Early 1800s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$8,147 Sale Price
20% Off
Graceful Italian NeoClassical Alabaster Bell Shaped Urn Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Graceful Italian NeoClassical Alabaster Bell Shaped Urn Lamp
more photos available.
some wear to the alabaster.
Shade not included.
32" height to top of socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Ceramic Bust Lamp D'apres Houdon France Signed
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Houdon Bust lamp. Such beauty in the subject, nicely finished in high glass glaze. Sits atop a beautiful fluted column topped with laurel wreath and balled base plinth. Sig...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Continental Baltic Rock Crystal Obelisk Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental Baltic Neo-classic (20th Century) style rock crystal obelisk form table lamps having a downward tapering square column (PRICED AS Pair).
One base has chips. Ship...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Each lamp measures: 10.25 wide x 10.25 deep x 33.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Cut Glass and Bronze Floor Lamps, F. & C. Osler Style, England
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cut glass and bronze floor lamps. F. & C. Osler style, England.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Carved Palm Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (19/20th Century) carved giltwood wall sconces with four scroll arms and palm designs (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century English candlestick lamp of bronze in a neoclassical style ornamented with rams heads, napolean butting, swags, bellflower...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Hand Carved Two-Tone Silver and Gilt Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique lamps on a pair of bedside tables or on top of a console in an entry! Crafted in Italy circa 1950, each hand carved lamp sits on a large square pedestal b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Vintage Neoclassical Style Table Lamp with Classic Urn Shape Base
Located in Seattle, WA
The lamp is in the Neoclassical style, characterized by its classical urn shape, symmetrical proportions, and polished metal finish. This style, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Wonderful E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Candelabra Fine Table Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Caldwell silvered bronze candelabra lamp.
The height to the top of candle cup Is 13"
Overall to top of candle clip Is 17"
Measures: 1...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of E.F. Caldwell Polished Silver Two-Arm Neoclassical Bow-Top Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant pair of E.F. Caldwell marked silvered nickel bronze sconces with embellished bow top and framed with filigree draping. With a softly aged gilt bronze patina, the sconces are ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Wall Lamp Torch with Swans and Eagle, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Special lamp in the form of a torch with swans and eagle.
Made of hand carved wood. The lamp dates from circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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.