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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
Gilded Nugget Table Light, Antiqued Silver Finish, Pleated Cream Silk Shade
Gilded Nugget Table Light, Antiqued Silver Finish, Pleated Cream Silk Shade

Gilded Nugget Table Light, Antiqued Silver Finish, Pleated Cream Silk Shade

Located in Hudson, NY

Gilded Nugget Table Light No.30T $2,200.00 Assorted, turned wood parts, gilded and antiqued in silver / Custom, cream silk pleated shade / Black twisted silk cord / Pull chain socket...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

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Silver Leaf

Unusual Pair of Neoclassical Lyre-Form Table Lamps
Unusual Pair of Neoclassical Lyre-Form Table Lamps

Unusual Pair of Neoclassical Lyre-Form Table Lamps

Located in Middleburg, VA

Unusual Pair of Neoclassical Lamps in the Form of a Lyre with Silver Mounts on Silver Oval Fluted Bases. A striking pair of Neoclassical table lamps crafted in the form of classical...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal, Silver, Wire

A pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Silvered Bronze lamps
A pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Silvered Bronze lamps

A pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Silvered Bronze lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most decorative pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Silvered Bronze lamps. Each wonderful lamp is raised by a square stepped base with various levels, a...

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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp
Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp

Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp  Samovar Italy, 1900s, Electrified Circa 1950s This Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, now adapted as a lamp, ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze & Nickel Silver Onyx Wall Sconces Orig. Gas, C. 1830
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze & Nickel Silver Onyx Wall Sconces Orig. Gas, C. 1830

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...

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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Silver, Bronze

Neo Classical Chandelier with Branches
Neo Classical Chandelier with Branches

Neo Classical Chandelier with Branches

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine and unusual Neoclassical chandelier featuring protruding branches with pressed glass leaves. Amber color octagons. 6 lights. Measures: Height 27" Diameter 28".

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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Russian Neoclassical, Dore Bronze, Crystal, Marble, Table Lamps, Russia, 19th c.
Russian Neoclassical, Dore Bronze, Crystal, Marble, Table Lamps, Russia, 19th c.

Russian Neoclassical, Dore Bronze, Crystal, Marble, Table Lamps, Russia, 19th c.

Located in Stamford, CT

Russian Neoclassical, Dore Bronze, Crystal, Marble, Table Lamps, Russia, 19th c. A refined pair of 19th-century Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze candelabra table lamps. Each example...

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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century Antique Style Lantern
Large 19th Century Antique Style Lantern

Large 19th Century Antique Style Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Extremely large at 75 inches high is this 19th century antique style lantern with matching chain and ceiling canopy. Textured Lucite panels with ...

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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair
Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair

Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Oversized Neoclassical Style Wall Sconces - Pair Discover a piece of history with this exquisite pair of antique oversized neoclassical style wall sconces, once gracing the ...

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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Caldwell Pair of Silvered and Doré Bronze Neoclassic Lamps
Caldwell Pair of Silvered and Doré Bronze Neoclassic Lamps

Caldwell Pair of Silvered and Doré Bronze Neoclassic Lamps

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Caldwell, a pair of doré and silvered bronze tripod form floor lamps on conforming marble bases. The seven-armed candelabra are carried on neoclassic urns decorated with rams' heads ...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Italian Classical Bronze Finish Metal Bulbous Figural Table Lamps, Pair
Antique Italian Classical Bronze Finish Metal Bulbous Figural Table Lamps, Pair

Antique Italian Classical Bronze Finish Metal Bulbous Figural Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian classical bronze finish metal bulbous empire style figural table lamps, a pair. Item features figural classical bulbous bodies with chariot riders, 3-light sockets, b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1 of 5 Gilt Wall Sconces done in Neoclassical style, Belgium 1960s
1 of 5 Gilt Wall Sconces done in Neoclassical style, Belgium 1960s

1 of 5 Gilt Wall Sconces done in Neoclassical style, Belgium 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find five pieces of decorative two-light wall sconces made in Belgium during the 1960s. Inspired by the refined vocabulary of Louis XVI design, each sconce f...

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1960s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Italian Gilt Carved & Tole Pricket Lamps. Circa 1840
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved & Tole Pricket Lamps. Circa 1840

Pair of Italian Gilt Carved & Tole Pricket Lamps. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian painted and gilt carved wood tole prickets with urn & floral motif resting on squared plinths. Prickets have been electrified . Mid 19th Century

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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Tin

Pair 1950's Neoclassical Gilt Metal Detailed Wall Sconces
Pair 1950's Neoclassical Gilt Metal Detailed Wall Sconces

Pair 1950's Neoclassical Gilt Metal Detailed Wall Sconces

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair Stunning French Neoclassical style Gil Metal Highly Detailed Wall Sconces. Very nice quality of this pair of French Wall Sconces.

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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Florentine Italian Sconces Carved Giltwood Neoclassical
Pair of Florentine Italian Sconces Carved Giltwood Neoclassical

Pair of Florentine Italian Sconces Carved Giltwood Neoclassical

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Florentine five-light elaborate sconces. Original Handcrafted in wood and covered in Gold Leaf finish. In working condition, European Wiring and each take 5 E14 candelabra li...

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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bronze Urn Lamps - Ferdinand Barbedienne Style
Pair of Bronze Urn Lamps - Ferdinand Barbedienne Style

Pair of Bronze Urn Lamps - Ferdinand Barbedienne Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century, possibly French Urn Lamps. Each converted to a table lamp, each urn with a short gadrooned neck flanked by scrolled handles, the tapering ovoid body decorated in r...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces
Pair c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces

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.

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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Brass Six-Light Chandelier with Classical Arms, circa 1940
French Brass Six-Light Chandelier with Classical Arms, circa 1940

French Brass Six-Light Chandelier with Classical Arms, circa 1940

Located in Brentwood, TN

A French six-arm brass chandelier, circa 1940s, crafted in solid brass with a balanced neoclassical form. The fixture features six scrolling arms extending from a central column, eac...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Table Lamp with Marble Foot and Egyptian Warrior under the Shade
Neoclassical Table Lamp with Marble Foot and Egyptian Warrior under the Shade

Neoclassical Table Lamp with Marble Foot and Egyptian Warrior under the Shade

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Very rare table lamp with a brass Egyptian warrior walking on a marble base. The shade, which is gold colored on the inside, provides for a warm light. A true personilty.

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20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Travertine, Brass

1900's Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier with 16 lights
1900's Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier with 16 lights

1900's Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier with 16 lights

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900's Neoclassic style two tiers 16 lights chandelier with Greek key design and black patina

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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silvered Bronze Nickel Caldwell Baguès Neoclassical Urn Sconces
Pair of Silvered Bronze Nickel Caldwell Baguès Neoclassical Urn Sconces

Pair of Silvered Bronze Nickel Caldwell Baguès Neoclassical Urn Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of silvered / polished nickel bronze sconces with a Baguès Paris label in the back in the neoclassical design with urns and ram's head back plate and three candelabr...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces

1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with two lights

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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1940's Italian Silver Plated Chandelier with 12 Lights
1940's Italian Silver Plated Chandelier with 12 Lights

1940's Italian Silver Plated Chandelier with 12 Lights

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1940's Italian silver plated double tier chandelier with 12 lights

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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces

1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights

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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps
Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps

Pair of French Nickel Plated Floor Lamps

Located in Buchanan, NY

Introducing a stunning pair of French 1940s nickel plated floor lamps, featuring ornate stems made up of turned and cast bronze and brass components that gracefully guide the gaze to...

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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fine Pair French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces
Fine Pair French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces

Fine Pair French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces

By François Linke

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large pair of beautifully etched doré bronze two-arm sconces with filigree draping and swags with fluting detail and decor around the bobeches and a ram's head center med...

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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830
Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830

Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian bronze five-arm figural candelabras with decorative floral motif, flanking rams heads, and terminating on a tripod base with acanthus winged cherub motif. Early 19th ...

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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Greek Key Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Greek Key Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Greek Key Chandelier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant French neoclassical style, six-light, bronze chandelier. Item features a basket form frame, glass floral medallions at the top of the central shaft, cast bronze acanthus deta...

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Large NeoClassical Torchere Uplighters
Pair Of Large NeoClassical Torchere Uplighters

Pair Of Large NeoClassical Torchere Uplighters

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of large English carved and painted Neo-Classical torcheres. In the original paints and with concealed aluminium dish uplighters at the top. Provenance: The late Robert Maxwell

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1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Beech

Fine Pair French Dore Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces
Fine Pair French Dore Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces

Fine Pair French Dore Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces

By François Linke

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Large pair of beautifully etched doré bronze two-arm sconces with filigree draping and swags with fluting detail and decor around the bobeches and a ram's head center med...

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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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.