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
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
Neoclassical Library Lamp in Brass with Hunt Design, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical library lamp in brass with hunt design, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chamfered crystal columnar standard above a giltwood urn issuing scrolled candle arms.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Superb Gilt Bronze and Crystal Lantern, France, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze lantern oval convex panels, cut and beveled, France, circa 1900.
Dimensions:
H 37"
D 19"
4 lights
AH477.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
French, 19th Century, Neo-Classical St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a fine bottom acorn finial amidst a lovely array ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble lamps, in the manner of Clodion and after a model by John Flaxman. Each lamp is ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant neoclassical style gilt bronze and veneer of malachite Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi features a balance shape.
The malachite veneer could be changed with lapis veneer o...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
2 Wall lights with 2 lights.
The iron has not been lacquered, not treated and tends to oxidize.
T...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilded Metal and Crystal Chandelier from the House of Baguès in Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A gilded metal and crystal chandelier of classical design typical of fixtures from the 1920s made by the company Baguès in Paris, the leading lighting firm during the first half of the 20th century. The central stem supports four tiers of decorative arms, the three upper tiers sweep down and up ending in graduated beaded ‘obelisks’ The lower tier of six candle lit...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Of Gilt Bronze And Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze and crystal two arm wall sconces. High quality with a stylish classical feel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,156 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces. Each sconce has an impressive and richly chased patinated Bronze winged...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Obelisk Marble Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant neoclassical style table lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality gilt bronze decoration and an obelisk-shaped marble body over a profiled bronze base with f...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Antique French Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French gilt bronze table lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, it is very heavy and well made...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style.
Polished brass and facet-ground prism hangings.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of gilt brass and bronze bottle-shaped lamps, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt brass and bronze bottle-shaped lamps with Etruscan style handles, standing on a Chinese style circular openwork base. The belly is decorated with a discreet fluted friez...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Sheet Metal
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
Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, & Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, and Handles. The lamps are fashioned in the neoclassical style and feature a brightly-contrasted ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Feather Crown Bronze & Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell
Located in Stamford, CT
A feather crown bronze & crystal six arm, eleven lite Empire, Neo-Classical style chandelier attributed to Caldwell.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Empire Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French Empire red porcelain and ormolu-mounted lamps, attributed to Sèvres. The porcelain bases of the lamps are decorated with ovals depicting bouquets of hand paint...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Flush Mount Fixture by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Flush Mount Fixture by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality details. The gilt bronze main band is characterized by two circular profiles with a green enameled band...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Solid Silver Lamp, with Hallmarks, Possibly Malaga, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Both the decoration and the lines and the shape of the lamp show a strong French influence and a very close relationship with Neoclassicism and other styles derived from it. The eagl...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
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
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Floor Lamps made in Italian, they are hand-Carved Giltwood. They are in good condition. Very good quality lamps.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Neoclassical Gilt Flower Wall Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage gilt wall lamp. Done in the neoclassical style with gold finishes over gesso. Large wall mount gilt flower. Currently wired with a plug, but it easily converted to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gesso
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Style Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI style cut crystal and gilt bronze lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features an amphor shape made by three crystal sectio...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and unusual gilt bronze chandelier with rock crystal pendalogues. Two hexagons featuring oval crystal reserves issuing six arms each in a row on two levels. Stylized crow...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Caldwell Pair of Silvered and Doré Bronze Neoclassic Lamps
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Lamp Decorated with Brass Stilt Decors, circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Lamp decorated with brass stilt decors, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Silver Plated Table Lamp with Mythological Characters
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Silver Plated Table Lamp with Mythological Characters
This is a very unusual piece, the lamp is made in heavy silver-plate, and it has been made to work on electricity, originally it would have been a table centre piece...
Category
1880s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Lamp table set 4 four bronzed recumbent lion original tortoishell shade 14" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, SET OF 4, VINTAGE, BRONZED, RECUMBENT LION, TABLE LAMPS WITH ORIGINAL TORTOISHELL EFFECT SHADES, 24” HIGH
RARE TO FIND A SET OF FOUR, VINTAGE, BRONZED LAMPS
These lamps are in...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Resin
Large White Marble Bulbous Carved Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large White Marble Bulbous carved table lamp
This is a very heavy piece it is made in solid marble, the lamp has a shaped carved central column with very fine marbling
This is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
chandelier 5 arm branch ormolu brass neoclassical mask acanthus greek key
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
FINE, 19TH CENTURY, NEO-CLASSICAL, ORMOLU CHANDELIER, WITH 5 BRANCHES HEADED BY FEMALE MASKS, ELECTRIFIED, 31” high, 25” diameter
- Injects classical elegance, grandeur and atmosphe...
Category
1810s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant neoclassical style table lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality gilt bronze decoration such as the fully chiseled capital or the base with a decorative foliate motif. Marble column and circular base are perfectly smoothed, so they have even a modernity accent. At the bottom there is a bronze profile...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by four fine ball s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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
Sun Shaped Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Iron Sun Shaped Pendant. 2 lights.
Italy, circa 1960.
Dimensions: Height 6" Diameter 23"
CW5557
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,250
1950 Silver Metal Chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen, in Good Condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 silver metal chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen.
In good condition, with its patina, can be brighter if desired, just clean it with a product for silver metal.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 3 French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 3 French neo classical large brass twin wall lights
A very handsome set of 3 large heavy brass wall lights, the lights are in the classica...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu & Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Glass chandelier. The six arm nine light chandelier is centered by a striking and richly chased Ormo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Lute and Tambourine players Table Lamp Silk Brocade, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century Neoclassical table lamp with “Musique” description with a dome brocade silk lampshade.
A lady playing the lute and a young child (putti) playing the tambourine
Heigh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Spelter
$1,181 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamp by WM H. Jackson Company
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality gilt and patinated table or desk lamp. Elements include oval rosettes on the flat panels of a three sided base. Each corner with lion masks and acanthus leaves and two h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,156 Sale Price
25% Off
1950-1970 Golden Bronze Lamppost Maison Charles Model Palm Tree Adjustable
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze lamppost and golden brass, good condition, circa 1950-1970, screwed elements, was has decoration of palm tree adjustable.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Cast-Iron Urn Lamps
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French, 19th century cast-iron urns in the neoclassical manner, newly-mounted as lamps, with cast-iron finials, and new paper shades. The overall height to the top of the fin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Vert Patricia Marble Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Vert Patricia marble lamp. The lamp is raised by a square Vert Patricia marble stepped base with fine foliate, berried lau...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Ormolu Mounted Celadon Porcelain Pâte-sur-pâte Vase-Form Lamp
Located in London, GB
Ormolu mounted Celadon Porcelain Pâte-sur-pâte vase-form lamp
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 54cm, width 21cm, depth 17cm
Consisting of gilt bronze mounts atop pâte-...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Maison Charles, Pair of Neoclassical Sconces, France, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Charles & Fils.
From the small committee room on the 1st floor of the Palais des Consuls in Rouen, these remarkable sconces possess five arms each rising like gilded serpents from their columnar center. Each is crowned...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Crystal Chandelier 10 lights. England, circa 1900.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with 10 wheel engraved shades.
England, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 49 1/2" Diameter 46"
CW5326
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique table lamps from the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company, of urn form, crafted from molded glass with foliate gilt bronze handles and pedestals. Ready for use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,500 / set
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
Wonderful Set 5 French Maison Bagues Gilt Bronze Art Glass Flush Mount Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 5 French Maison Bagues Style Gilt Bronze & Starburst Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures
Each Sold Individually
Currently 5 Available
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Decorative Chandelier in Wood and Gilded Iron, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative chandelier in wood and wood and gilded iron, circa 1950.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Very Fine Bronze & Crystal Chandelier Featuring Hand Cut Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze & crystal chandelier featuring hand cut crystal pendalogues. 10 Lights.
England, circa 1910
NI1206.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze pendant depicting shells and acanthus leaf ornaments.
France, circa 1860. Can be wired for 3 lights.
Dimensions: Height 43" diameter 17
CW4149.
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,850
Pair of French Neoclassical 3-Arm Wall Sconces in Patinated and 24k Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Elegant and refined pair of French neoclassical wall sconces featuring three arms each, crafted from patinated bronze with 24-karat gilt bronze accents.
These exquisite wall lights ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1950/70′ Pair of Maison Baguès Daisy Sconces H 57 cm With Blue Glass Beads
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded iron wall lights decorated with crystal or glass decorated with flowers and leaves, two sconces, Maison Baguès
Circa 1970
Good condition
Width: 28 cm
Height: 57 cm
Dep...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
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.