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
1940s Neoclassical Style Italian Giltwood Pricket Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous Italian hand carved gilt wood and gesso tripod pricket candlestick lamp, circa 1940. Marked "Made in Italy" on the base. This gorgeous lamp is decorated with hand carved s...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
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
Neo-Classical Carved Grand Tour Style Gilt Tole Wall Sconces By Palladio - Pair
By Palladio
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian neo-classical style carved giltwood and tole wall sconces by Palladio. They have mail and female facing intaglio inspired busts. Each sconce has a gilded ur...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and Antique Brass
Located in New York, NY
This regal and ornate Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and antique brass originates from France during the latter half of...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large French 1960s Chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French 1960s chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris. Referenced model: Modèle "aux joncs." From a Parisian apartment. Rewired with matching wax c...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel
Vintage Corinthian Column Reservoir Oil Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful corinthian column oil lamp light. Unique ribbed glass column shaft with lovely corinthian capital and brass plinth base. Cut glass oil reservo...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Bronze Diminutive Single Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Bronze Diminutive Single Light Neoclassical Wall Sconces
France, Circa 1900s
This elegant pair of French Neoclassical wall sconces showcases the timeless beauty and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Architectural Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall lantern or wall sconces, made of solid brass , beautiful patina, beveled glass , four 60/watt lights each lantern,
Suitable for wet ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian white marble desk or table lamps in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, Italy. New white linen cu...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair of French Brass Sconces in the style of Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
4 pairs of brass ARBUS brass French sconces featuring a hand holding a torch. Opposite hands, circa 1940s.
1 pair in silver opposite hands (last i...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location .
Ready to use, canopies included.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Historistic Ceiling Lamp Vienna Around 1890s with Glass Sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s with glass sticks
Polished and stove enamelled
Glass sticks are replaced ( new ).
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Gilt Urn Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Gilt Urn Table Lamp
Offered for sale is an Italian Mangani Firenze white porcelain and gilt decorated urn neocla...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wire
Pair of French Arbus Style Brass Sconces , 3 Pairs Available,
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces, 2 patinas,
1 light, 25 watts max bulb.
U S rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Back plate 3" diameter.Have a look on our the larges...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's medium size leaded glass chandelier with flowers ornaments on body
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Chapman Neo-Classical Style Brass and Marble Doric Column Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classic pair of neo- classical style Doric column form table lamps by Chapman. The lamps are marked and have marble bases. The height listed is to the socket. The shades ar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Neo- Classical Style Cast Brass Magnifying Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century cast brass magnifying glass sconces. They are not electrified and are unmarked. They are in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-century wrought iron lantern from France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Cute mid-century wrought iron lantern, made in France, 1950s.
Wrought iron structure, frozen glass lampshade, nice making details : floral ornaments, metallic lace and twists.
Perfec...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Two French Modern Neoclassical Style Brass and Blown Glass Chandeliers/ Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Mid-century style Modern Neoclassical lanterns / pendants / chandeliers. Sober, tasteful with the highest quality materials and workmanship, handcrafted g...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Caldwell 16 lights silver plated chandeliers from a very prominent state in NYC with a beautiful neoclassic design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Table Lamp w/ Floral & Bird Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Wiring, New Shade
Dimensions:
23”H x 10”W x 4.75”D
Shade:
9"H x 13"W x 13"D
This vintage Italian Neoclassical alabaster table lamp showcases masterful craftsma...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Montgolfier Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier, ca 1900
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and exquisite gilt bronze and crystal hot air balloon chandelier. All original and preserved. French wired arms and hidden electrification of the balloon which produces and amaz...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Italian Bronze Pair Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian bronze cherub sconces.
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze light fixture with cut glass inset. (6 interior lights)
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Rare and important pair of M G Bindesbøll Bronze Table Lamps 1850’s.
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of Martin Gottlib Bindesbøll bronze table lamps, crafted in Denmark during the 1850s. A true testament to Scandinavian craftsmanship, this lamp showcases Bindesbøll’s renow...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Three Pairs of Signed E. F. Caldwell Carved Giltwood and Iron Swan Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This rare set of six signed sconces (sold by the pair), are hand carved and feature Classical motifs including bellflowers, acanthus leaves, and pinecone finials.
Each sconce consists of a carved giltwood swan...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Dry Bar -Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1950s floor lamp -dry bar. Dry bar have 2 lights bulbs and when the door closes, the switch automatically turns off. Switch for the floor lamp is...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Figural & Foliage Gilt Bronze Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical decorative figural and foliage gilt bronze hanging hall lantern with beaded rope borders, three light interior cluster, and resting on scrolled figural foliage f...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Wire
Foliage Crown Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of light fixtures in gilt iron with foliage design. Spain, 1940s.
These eye-catching flush mounts feature an structure made of gilt metal leaves surrounding a central light. They have a terrific patina with their original gold leaf finishing in bronze-gilt shades.
Interesting design with Hollywood Regency and neoclassical accents.
To be used as ceiling flush mounts but they also could work as pendants hanging from a chain at the desired height.
These light fixtures will be a nice addition to a foyer, corridor or any bathroom or bedroom: they can be used as pendants hanging over the nightstands on each side of the bed or at both sides of a mirror in a powder room.
On sale as a pair.
Newly wired with an E27 bulb holder each.
Measures: 23 cm diameter x 17 cm height // 9,05 cm diameter x 6,69 in height
Crown Flush Mounts // Foliage Ceiling Lights // Foliage Crown Light...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron, Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Liberty Style Chandelier Centre Light
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Liberty Style Chandelier Center Light
Made around the turn of the century incorporating Classical style with Art Nouveau influences, the eight branch ar...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Italian Alabaster Urn Table Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of 20th century alabaster Italian urn table lamps. Lamps feature the classic ornate urn shape and are characterized by their beautiful veined stonework and soft, transl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Ralph Lauren 'Sargent' swing arm wall lamps, c., 2-light wall articulated wall sconce, in "Butler's silver" finish, marked "Ralph Lauren" on wal...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Hand Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces in bronze, very heavy and well done.
60 watts max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition
Backplate: 3 inches diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell chandelier with gilded details ,matching sconces available.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass 16''
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces. 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces.
2 pairs available
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Heavy Brass Urn Table Lamps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Exceptional pair of vintage brass table lamps in the style of Frederick Cooper and Stiffel, these footed urn bases have surprising weight behind their twisting design. The brass trop...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French mid-20th century neoclassical style single light interior hanging lantern with six glass panels. Each of the six glass panels has a cut starburst decor.
One socket f...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Classical Roman Figural Plaster Urn Vase Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classical handled urn table lamp mounted on sqaure wood plinth base. This urn form lamp is modeled after the Roman Towley Vase and features relief figures in an aged black patinaed f...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Pair of Pulegoso Glass Leaf Sconces 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Murano pulegoso glass sconces with gold leaf inclusions and patinated brass body by Barovier & Toso. Italy, 1950's.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large leaded glass light fixture with 8-10 interior lights.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Neoclassical Baltic Crystal Bowl Empire Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French dore bronze neoclassical style Baltic cut crystal bowl Empire chandelier with six-light and three internal lights.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst etched mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Prickets Large Blue Candlesticks wired for Lamps
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Italian neoclassical table lamp bases from Tuscany, antique circular Rocchetto candleholders blue and Siena yellow painted pin...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Gold Giltwood White Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Gold Giltwood White Candlestick Table Lamp with Paw Feet and Distressed Finish. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 44" H (to finial) x 32" H ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Maison Charles Huge Brass 'Corinthian Column' Table Lamp France, circa 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Maison Charles very large tall cast brass table lamp with original height adjustable brass metal shade. Opulent, ornate and decadent - everything you would expect from beautifully cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Historistic Wall Lamp Around 1890s with Original Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic wall lamp around 1890s with original glass shade
Polished and stove enameled
Original glass shade.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell neoclassic style chandelier with Greek key design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design around the bottom, fluted and filigree edges the top edge and...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Alabaster Urn Lamps - a Pair
Located in New York, NY
These Neoclassical style urn torchiere lamps were made in the early 20th Century. They have a beautiful veined surface with soft gray hues. Each lamp has a single bulb socket and is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Neoclassical French Pewter Chandelier with Six Arms in Louis XV style.
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier is a little bit unusual but we find it very unique charming. I do not find many like this. It has been wired in the US and certainly has a nice classic appeal.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Early 20th Century Green Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality gilt bronze mounted urn in Verde Antico marble, now fitted as a table lamp. France or Italy, late 19th – early 20th century.
Why we like it
This table lamp is crafted from rare Verde Antico marble, quarried in Larissa, Thessaly, Greece. Known for its deep green color and distinct white and black veining, this marble is valued among collectors and designers for its unique character and scarcity. The stone is paired with finely cast gilt bronze mounts that provide a pleasing contrast and add subtle elegance to the piece.
Verde Antico marble is considered rare and historically significant. The Corsi Collection of Decorative Stones at Oxford University Museum of Natural History catalogue entry 566. (143.2) reads: “Another of a lighter green, with white and more definite black markings. The two amazing tables in the Galleria degli Animali in the Vatican Museum are of this type. (Very rare).” Image attached to the listing.
The Galleria degli Animali, or Hall of Animals, was created during the papacy of Pius VI (1775–1799) as a “stone zoo” of sorts, using ancient sculptures that were often restored and occasionally reimagined. This ambitious project brought together prominent artists of the 18th century, including Francesco Antonio Franzoni from Carrara. The artworks in this space reflect themes of nature and hunting, with coloured marbles chosen to suggest the textures and colours of animal fur, feathers, or to create eye-catching contrasts. See last two images in the listing.
Combining Verde Antico marble with high-quality gilt bronze accents, this lamp is a distinctive piece that brings historical character and timeless appeal to any space.
May be wired for any country. Lampshade not included.
Height without shade: 53 cm / 21 in.
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Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Huge Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp and Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental alabaster pedestal-mounted large scale neoclassical urn vase lamp. Spain, 1920-1930s.
This ginormous urn lamp with handles has an elegant design an amazing aged patina. Standing on classical column pedestal.
These opulent alabaster floor lamps provide a charming light and they have a gorgeous appearance when lit.
The pedestal and the urn can be placed together or displayed separately as both parts have independent lights.
Placed in a main entry hall, besdie a door in any other room or near a console table they will be stunning.
Eye-catching used alone or with other alabaster urn table lamps and floor lamps to create a theatrical atmosphere (as shown at the images)
On sale as a set ( column pedestal stand...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Neoclassical Style Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical style cut crystal and gilt bronze lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. It has got a crystal cube basement with gilt bronze ed...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair French Neoclassical Crystal, Silverplated & Engraved Mirror Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Neoclassical Crystal, Silverplated, and Engraved Mirror Sconces
France, 1920-1940, Art Deco in period, Neoclassical in design
A stunning pair of French Neoclassical...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
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.