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
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
Pair Italian Iron and Gilt Wall Lights 18th C 5800.00
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian (18th Century) Iron and Gilt Wall Lights (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
$704 Sale Price / set
81% Off
Pair of Slender Contemporary Metal Lamp Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of elegant neoclassical style lamps with cylindrical silvered metal base.
Listing is for lamp base only. Lamp shades for photo purposes only.
Measures: Height to the top of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,160 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Pair of Hollywood Regency Stiffel Co. Brass and Ebonized Column Form Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Stiffel Co. brass and ebonized column form table lamps each signed. Each done in the Hollywood Regency Fashion of metal brass and ebony design with milk glass globes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
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
Bronze dore classic French style chandelier with 12 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier has fine definition because the casting of this
Bronze is very fine quality. The gilding on this piece is brilliant
And shows no wear. The scrolling arms are graceful...
Category
Mid-20th Century French 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
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
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 centred with opal blue glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Vase Lamp Germany C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century neoclassical revival vase lamp Germany C.1880.
A Neoclassical style vase converted to a table lamp, black earthenware with faun mask handles, two classical fi...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wood Carved Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) gilt wood floral carved wall sconces with 3 arms emanating from a floral carved base. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Condition: Good; Wear consistent wi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent Koi Fish Table Lamp Fabric Shade Octagonal Base
Located in Miami, FL
Charming neoclassical bronze Koi fish or sea serpent figurative Table Lamp with Fabric Shade.
These Asian inspired sculptural curved Table Lamp features a fish-like creature mounted on a rectangle Gilt Metal Base.
US Wiring and takes a regular candelabra light bulb max. 40 watts. It has a cord switch.
The Lamp is quite heavy.
The bronze shows a warm patina.
Shade measures Top Diameter: 3.5 inches x Bottom Diameter: 8.5 inches, 10 inches Height.
Shade is marked Cambridge Lamps...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Metal
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
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Dore Filigree Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neoclassic-style (19/20th Century) bronze and dore wall sconces with two arms, filigree edges, and oval relief center panels. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French ‘Model #926’ Brass Floor Lamp with Burlap Shade by Maison Arlus, 1955
By Arlus
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘Model #926’ floor lamp by Maison Arlus exemplifies the French atelier’s refined approach to lighting. Designed in 1955, it is expertly crafted from elegantly patinated brass. It...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bronze Panel Round Bent Glass Lantern Four-Light Caldwell Urn Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical or regency patina bronze, panel round bent glass lantern with four candelabra lights in the manner of E.F. Caldwell finished off with urn finials all the top...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Verdigris Floor Lamp with Glass Torchiere Shade, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
This Italian floor lamp, dating back to the 1940s, is defined by its elegantly timeworn patina. A slender verdigris stem rises from a weighted circular base, culminating in a flared ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of walls lights
Located in Staffordshire, GB
A quality Pair of French twin arm ornate antique gilded bronze wall candle sconces which are finely cast male and female heads looking towards each other that exude elegance and hist...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$965 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Large Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of Murano glass table lamps with a white marble base.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Please take a look at all our pictures to see the pretty gold flecks to the glass...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of American Victorian Neo-Classical Bronze Torchieres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian Neo-classical style (19th/20th Century) bronze 3 sided torchiere with masks, musical instruments and foliate details supporting a white glass globe (PRICED...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
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 Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Drape Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Drape Urn Table Lamps - (Pair). Item features patinated bronze urn form bodies with finely cast gold gilt bronze drapes and classic...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vasiform fluted standard issuing leaf and bellflower cast arms with fluted nozzles above a pierced scrolling corona.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Tole, Wood and Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Fine and important pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical style six-arm wall sconces. Composed of a decorative cascading top, over worn, well patinated gilded metal acanthus lea...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mirror
Pair of Fine 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Urns by Barbedienne, Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 19th century bronze patinated classical urns signed F. Barbedienne. Custom made into lamps.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique neoclassical style brass table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid brass lamp bases ...
Category
1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iron, Majolica & Glass Chandelier for oil and candles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Iron, Majolica & Glass Chandelier for Oil & Candles.
France, circa 1880.
Dimensions: Height 47" Diameter 32"
CW5026
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Lion Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Large scale 19th century neoclassical style four light wall sconce. This 34" wide solid bronze sconce features a monumental lion's head gripping four a...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wood Column Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of wood column lamps with incredible white paint patina. Lamps have been professionally rewired and have an on/off switch on the base. Each lamp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$2,100 / set
Pair of Ceramic Lamps with Gold Trim and Crackle Finish Wooden Base Bottom
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of ceramic lamps with gold trim and crackle finish wooden base bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Marble Table Lamp Grand Tour
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, Neoclassical carved marble lamp, . This is a very impressive tale lamp, depicting Hercules & the Nemean Lion.
The earlier 18th century, caved body, decorated with th...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Rock Crystal Bronze Sconces
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely pair of French neoclassical style rock crystal and gilt bronze two light sconces. (A)
Each sconce is surmounted with two crystal beaded leaves, above a gilt bronze and patinat...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$2,800 / set
19th Century Chandelier in Brass with Cut Crystal with Cobalt Glass Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnificent chandelier from the early 19th Century with cut crystal and cobalt glass accents is from the Baltic region. Medusa medallions are applied to the frame to offer interest a...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood and Iron Swedish Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Swedish Empire Neoclassical Giltwood Wall Sconces. Three hunting horns with a arrow, carved and patinated lion mask and sunburst face. Beautifully carved and gilded. Gilding ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Versailles Chandelier with Swarovski Strass and Crystal Pendants
Located in Manhasset, NY
Versailles chandelier with Swarovski Strass and crystal pendants having a dark brownish almost black iron frame. Recently rewired. Ready to hang ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$3,350 Sale Price
45% Off
10 Arm White Murano Chandelier
By Francesco Dei Rossi, De Majo
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
$22,478 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Nickel-Plated Three-Arm Sconces Attributed to Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant pair of neoclassical nickel-plated sconces are attributed to Caldwell. Very neoclassical in design with the linier detail through the centre and on the bobeches, the fla...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Antique Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze and alabaster neoclassical style chandelier with sixteen lights.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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
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
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Ceiling Chandelier 2024
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Swedish ceiling chandelier in classicist style.
Polished, silvered brass. Facetted glass hangings.
(F-Ra-60).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cast Brass & Tole Neoclassical Sinumbra Style Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of very dramatic tall cast & tole neoclassical sinumbra style lamps with frosted etched glass shades appear to be antique from the 1820s however are made circa 1930. Cast in heavy brass and tole painted they are most probably European in origin and are in excellent condition. The base is decorated with encircling putti sandwiched in between two architectural brass circular panels. A reeded tole column rises up out of acanthus leaves and is topped by a capital decorated with acanthus leaves. The shades are frosted and etched to clear created a very pleasing and atmospheric glow. The tole painting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gold Gilt Scroll Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gilt metal wall sconces rosette back plates with green and clear crystals. Featuring new wiring.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1970′ Wall Lamp in the Style of Maison Bagués or Banci
Located in Paris, FR
patina iron wall lamp decorated with crystal or glass. Urn and leaf decoration
Maison Banci
Circa 1970
Good condition
Measures: Length : 104 cm
Width : 40 cm
Depth : 16 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
JMF Style Parchment Neoclassical Table Lamps, Hermes Adornment
Located in North Miami, FL
These parchment clad lamps in column design are adorned with a beautiful painted metal bust of Hermes, the Greek Messenger God. They have each double cluster sockets with pulls and...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
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
Pair of Antique French Gilt Metal and Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of antique French gilt metal and ceramic table lamps, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.
They are lovely quality an...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Tuscany Style Gilt Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic Tuscany-style (20th Century) gilt wood and iron 14 arm chandelier.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Carved Mahogany Lyre Form Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Neo classic pair of wall sconces crafted in mahogany carved in a lyre form with acanthus leaves over a cornucopia basket with a zinc lined pocket.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Zinc
$2,950 / set
Pair of Alabaster and Marble Twisted Column shaped floor lamps, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of spectacular column or pedestal shaped floor lamps. The lamps are done in alabaster with marble tops. They feature very elegant design that can...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Pair Antique Italian Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Italian Antique Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces feature a tailored design that presents a less formal look, yet still provides an understated elegance that will wor...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
Carved Wood Settee Leg Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
Late 19th century hand carved settee leg fashioned as a table lamp. The primitive yet detailed carving speaks to an era of craftmanship and quality. Retaining a beautiful patina, the...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$685 / item
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.