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
Table Lamp by Roberto and Mito Block, 1950s
By Roberto Block SA, Roberto and Mito Block
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Robert and Mito Block were born in France and migrated to Mexico in the late 1930s and worked through the 1970s. They were known for their neoclassical...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neo-Classical Figural Lamps
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large pair of neo-classical lamps, with composition hopper style figures of Diane de Gabies, raised on scagliola bases. With adjustable brass light...
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Scagliola
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
Copper Designed Metal and Crystal Chandelier with Centre Cut Glass Column
Located in Manhasset, NY
Copper designed metal and crystal chandelier with centre cut glass column recently wired. This chandelier has a twelve inch matching chain.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand-carved alabaster chandelier with the classic circular flared design. Held by 3 claws, chains and acanthus leaf canopy.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
$13,250
Willy Rizzo for Lumica Floor Lamp
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian lamp edited in the 1970s by Lumica, design Willy Rizzo , rewired.
Located in Brooklyn
Base 7" / 7" / 49" height.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry Glass Decoupage Cherub Decorated Table Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of neoclassical cranberry glass decoupage cherub decorated table lamps. The vase measures 16 inches in height. Each lamp with finely decorated babies on a cranberry background.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Impressive Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent bronze lantern attributed to E. F. Caldwell. Hexagonal in shape with beveled glass panels supported at the top by six brackets ending in Greek keys. At the bottom six "...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$27,500
Neoclassical Style Possible Swarovski Twelve-Light Tiered Chandelier
By Swarovski
Located in Manhasset, NY
Possible Swarovski tiered chandelier. Located in our Garden City Location is this multiple tiered chandelier having what appears to be Swarovski crystals. The gilt brass connections ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality gilt bronze decoration such as the fully chiseled capital or the bas...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
Pair of Italian 1930s Alabaster Lamps
By Cooperativa Artieri dell’Alabastro 1
Located in New York, NY
A translucent alabaster lamp of the same model was featured in the July 1938 issue of Domus magazine, which was established and edited by Gio Ponti. They were made in the Volterra wo...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$10,000 / set
Maison Baguès Attribution, Neoclassical Mirrored Sconces, Bronze, Crystal, 1910s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Maison Baguès mirrored wall lights, sconces. This stunning pair of large and very impressive wall sconces in a dore bronze finish having a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Crystal Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and crystal chandeliers. Each eight arm chandelier is centered by a charming richly chased botto...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Turn of the Century French Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Delicate and ornate, this carved wooden floor lamp brings an element of French whimsy to an interior. Made at the turn of the century, the design offers an elaborate interpretation o...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Shield design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with unusual design
Category
1910s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Large Caldwell 5 Lights Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's large Caldwell 5 lights bronze sconces with acanthus leaves
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze neoclassic style double light sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 / set
1920s Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with thee lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s large Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 lights unusual size
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Cherub
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherub atop
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Neoclassical Style Caldwell Sconces with cameos
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with cameos and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Scrolled Arms
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light gilt bronze sconces with scrolled arms design
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Oval Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’a Caldwell silver plated oval sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Hand Painted Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with hand painted floral design and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Brown Patina Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell brown patinated bronze double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
1920's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’ gilt bronze sconces sunburst backplate with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Grapes design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with grapes on plate and cups
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Cherubs Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and unusual scrolled arms
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
1900's Neoclassical Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with four lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / set
1920's Gilt and Brown Patinated Bronze Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherubs atop.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920's Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell 3 lights sconces with grapes and acorns desing on backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Silver Plated Sconces With Convex Mirrored
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Silver plated sconces with cracked mirrored backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Bronze Alloy and Marble Table Lamp Sculpture Signed Salesio, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze alloy and marble table lamp sculpture Signed Salesio. France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Russian Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Three Arm Girandole Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Russian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal and white Carrara marble three arm Girandole lamps. Each Girandole is raised by a square white Car...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Exceptional French 40's candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 40's wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive French 19th century neo-classical st. alabaster and ormolu eight light, four arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an elegant ormolu acorn finial with a fol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Silvered Table Lamps with Shades
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 1970, each lamp sits on a polygon bottom over an urn form base, decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Lamps in Orange and White Porcelain, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of baluster shape with a small bulge lamps in orange and white porcelain. Decor of a beads frieze and geometrical motifs on the neck, m...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique Large Bronze Neoclassical Caldwell Wall Sconce Four Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neo Classical Caldwell heavy cast ornate wall sconce. Adorned with fruit and a fluted body. Stamped on back. Four arms, electric. Dimensions...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century French Bronze and Marble Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century bronze and marble statuettes. Converted to lamps with custom shades.
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Baltic 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. gilt iron and crystal, twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a a fine array of prism cut crystals arranged in a mos...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Two Arm Silverplate Sconces with Foliate Details, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2868
A pair of two arm sconces with bands of foliate details on the backplates and bobeches. In their original silverplate over cast bronze. Circa 1920s.
Dimensions:
Overall: 10-...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Crystal lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Crystal lamps. Each lovely lamp is raised on a squared Ormolu base with a Coeur-de-Rai desi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a most decorative bottom ball below the square tapered central support...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassic Chandelier by Taito Oy - 1920 - 1930
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Neoclassic Chandelier by Taito Oy - 1920 - 1930 attributed to Paavo Tynell .
Taito Oy was founded in 1918 .
The company´s operations were launched the following year .
Paavo Tynell ...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of 19th century gilded ormolu three branch wall sconces, each with flaming urns, ribbon and swag decoration over tapering f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
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
Pair of Vintage Bronze Sconces by J. Sommer, Made in Sweden in 1960s
By J. Sommer
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Neoclassical style sconces done in solid bronze and designed by J. Sommer. Each sconce features 2 light spots, with floral details. Manufactur...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Red Marble and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century neo-classical st. red marble and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a triangular marble base with concave sides, a mottled border and a bottom ormolu f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Pair of Vintage Neoclassical French Carved Wood Limed Oak Bust Lamps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage hand carved Limed Oak French neoclassical table lamps of his & her’s bust...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Oak
$1,946 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights This is a very attractive
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
This is a very attractive pair of lights they are very heavy and decorative each of the light fittings have 2 sconces
The ligh...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Bronze Sconces circa 1940, Parchment Lampshade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large bronze sconces with two patinas, circa 1940.
Parchment shades in poor condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Spanish Silver Plated "Corinthian Column" Table Lamp
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A very elegant table lamp comprised of ebonized wood, with a square base and highly detailed casting of a Corinthian style column capital.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Large 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandelier Gilt
Located in Essex, MA
19th century Italian neoclassical giltwood and crystal chandelier
Urn form body issuing 12 arms
original crystals
Neoclassical
Can be French wired at customer's request.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical style brass hall lantern
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 104cm, width 24cm, depth 24cm
This fine hall ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
18th Century Style Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Elegant Italian Rococò style chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, blown glass, in transparent color with gilt wood. Top crown has...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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.