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
Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Empire Patina Gilt Bronze Filigree Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Neoclassical Empire Patinated & Gilt Bronze Filigree Center Two Arm Sconces Completely Rewired With New Candelabra Sock...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Wonderful Pair of Brushed Silvered Bronze Filigree Neoclassical Caldwell Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of large Caldwell brushed silvered bronze neoclassical oval filigree three-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Eglomise and Decoupage Classical Column Form Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Pair of French neoclassical Eglomise and Decoupage wood column lamps, France, circa 1930s
Each one of a rosewood cylinder column form with a decoupage vignettes of centaurs and mai...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Bronze and Marble Large Garniture Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of gilt bronze figural neoclassical lamps with marble bases. The bronzes with gilt surface showing wear but original. The off white marble bases fitted to the bronze figures. ...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,950 / set
Large Antique Liberty Lamp in Cast Iron and Marble
Located in Buxton, GB
Crafted in the late 19th century, this Antique Liberty Lamp combines the sturdiness of cast iron with the elegance of marble, offering a timeless Neo Classical design that effortless...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Iron
Ruby Glass Victorian-Style Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stylish Mid-Century take on a late 19th century oil lamp model was made in ruby glass and golden brass, and is now fitted with a cust...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Pair of Doré Bronze Caldwell Four-Arm Ribbon, Bow and Tassel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
These beautiful doré bronze sconces are truly breathtaking. They are full of incredible detail, beginning from the long ribbon leading down to the beautiful bow in the center, to eac...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Original Table Lamp, Lead Glass Shade, Base with Acorn Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American lead glass lamp with double sockets. Has the acorn pull chains. Not original cap and finial. One small piece of foil missing on top about an...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Gilt Metal and Rock Crystal Baguès Style Table Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of gilt metal and rock crystal Baguès style table lamps. Each having been recently rewired and with custom lamp shades. This stunning pair acqu...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Girandole Gilt Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical girandole giltwood and gesso two arm oval mirrored wall sconces with scrolled foliage crest, decorative interior borders, and acanthus scrolled candle ar...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
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
19th Century English Neoclassical Silver over Bronze 6 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English neoclassical style chandelier with 6 lights. Gorgeous silver over bronze finish with amazing decorative details.
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and faux painted Porphyry lamp. The lamp is raised by ormolu ball feet below a most decorati...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
White opaline lamp from the Royal Factory of La Granja. Segovia, Spain, 17th.
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-crafted white opaline lamp from the Royal Factory of La Granja with hand-painted floral details.
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opal
A pair of Lalique Faune Lamps in glass
By Marc Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A large and spectacular pair of Faunes lamps by Marc Lalique in glass , standing on 2 dark grey metal bases.
The lamps have a neo classical inspiration showing 2 faunes playing the flutes...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
$14,777 / set
Elegant Neoclassical Silver Floor Lamp by Maison Charles, France 1970.
Located in Brussels, BE
Heavy silvered metal floor lamp by Maison Charles-France.
Three way switcher and white opaline reflector.
Cast iron base.
Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1940's Neoclassical Style Brass & Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1940's Neoclassical style Brass and Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp. Shade is included.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Candelabra and Candelholders, Silver and Gold Plated by Gorham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A magnificent gilt table set, consisting of two three-branch candelabra, and four single candlesticks. The candelabra can be converted to large single sticks by removing the arm. The...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$14,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces. Beautiful French estate find.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,488 Sale Price / set
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 Cast Bronze and Glass Sconces, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast bronze and glass sconces, France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique Chandelier, Neoclassical
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine twelve-light French neoclassical style chandelier. This fixture was featured in the Confiteria Ideal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and can be seen in the movie Evita in the t...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
JC Mahey Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
JC Mahey table lamp. Located in NY.
Dimensions of base only.
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Neoclassical Style Marble and Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bulbous marble bodies...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, 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 1900s French Silvered Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed silvered bronze sconces with nice lion's head detail.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver, Bronze
$3,975 / set
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style.
Polished, silvered brass and facett-ground prism hangings.
(F-Ra-83).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Bronze & Crystal Russian Chandelier having six arms in a neoclassical style translucent and blue glass. Russia, circa 1880.
Dimensions: Height 49" Diameter ...
Category
1880s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$37,000
1980's large Murano table lamp
By De Majo
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful Italian table lamp in black and white Murano glass with clear glass leaf-shaped glass surround designed.
This 1980’s. table lamp is very much in the style of the glass make...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful quality 20th Century French ormolu chandelier in palm leaf form.
This chandelier has been rewired to current UK standards.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Crystal & Bronze Chanderlier for candles & gas
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandelier, originally for gas and candles. Exquisite Quality. England, circa 1860. 12 lights.
Dimensions: Height 48" Diameter 42"
CW5363
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rare Original 19 Century Six-Arm Cut Crystal Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rope-twist crystal six-arm chandelier, on three tiers, the arms and additional decorative elements stem from an interior decorated gilded glass bowl; the bobesches are stamped Bacc...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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 Caldwell Brown patina Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s brown patina Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,850 / set
Pair of French Bronze Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French bronze three arm neoclassical style wall sconces.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 / set
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / 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
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 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 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
1920's Etched Mirror Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1900s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with three lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 arms
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
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
Vintage Regency French Opaline Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency French Opaline Lamps, featuring timeless neoclassical urn silhouettes crafted from milky white opaline glass. Restin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,850 / set
Workstead Orbit Cord Pendant Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The ORBIT CORD PENDANT positions a single glowing bulb against a stationary radiant dish, exploring the scale and illumination of an early American cand...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$2,170 / item
Sirmos Table Lamp after Giacometti
By Sirmos, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chicago, IL
Sirmos Lamp after Giacometti
Vintage Sirmos table lamp in the form of a Doric column after a
design by Diego Giacometti for Jean-Michael Frank.
some...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Extra Large Urn-Shaped Table Lamps done in Bronze, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of extra large urn-shaped table lamps done in solid bronze, making them very heavy. They feature beautiful shape a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 20th Century Italian Chandeliers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th century stylish Italian chandeliers dating from the Mid-20th Century.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
French 1940s Double Tiered Twelve-Armed Bronze Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French chandelier from the 1940s is a captivating blend of bronze and metal. Designed in a neoclassical style, it features two tiers of lights with six arms on each tie...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,640 Sale Price
49% Off
Turned Wood Lamps with Chess Pawn Design, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful rich walnut turned wood lamps with black lacquered base. Working and in original as-found condition. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Walnut
$3,400 / set
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
18th Century Italian Carved and Gilt Wood Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
Period 18th century Italian carved and giltwood chandelier with six wrought iron arms. Intricately carved and giltwood canopy with wrought iron extension chain and carved and parcel ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Late 20 th Century Larger Bell Jar , Silver Plated finish , cut Circles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large Custom made with hand cut Circle design at top and bottom of the glass jar . Metal hardware was plated in Silver with an Antique finish . This one and one more are the l...
Category
1990s Indian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
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.