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
Neorustic Wrought Iron Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neorustic wrought iron pendant, circa 1950.
Electricity to be checked.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster floor lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A highly quality and most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster floor lamp. This stunning floor lamp is supported on a circular stepped base with dentil pattern...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
1970 Lighting Plant in Brass Maison Jansen 2 Bulbs
Located in Paris, FR
Lighting plant in patinated brass, 2 bulbs, Maison Jansen, brass base with sand and resin enclosing pebbles, circa 1970, good condition
Measures: Base diameter 14 cm
Base height 15...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Giltwood & Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. gilt metal, giltwood, iron and crystal chandelier. The twenty four arm chandelier is centered by a fine mottled bott...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Iron
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
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Bronze Nine Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and patinated bronze nine arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a richly chased bottom acorn finial below the central pa...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Steel Crossed Arrow Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) steel and gilt trimmed wall sconces with five lights and cross arrow designs. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Steel
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
3 Wall lights with 3 lights.
the price is for one, 3 are available
The iron has not been lacquered, n...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Gilt and Lacquered Friezes , also for Wall Light Sconces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4738 - An idea for these three gilt and lacquered friezes : for wall light sconces: on the wall, hanging above three parchment fans that hide the electrical connections. The parch...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sphinx Candlesticks
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Russian neoclassical gilt and patinated bronze sphinx candlesticks resting on a marble base.
Category
1810s Russian Antique 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
Dimension with chain: H 140 cm.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950-1970 Golden Bronze Lamppost Maison Charles Model Palm Tree 3 Amounts
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze lamppost and golden brass, good condition, circa 1950-1970, screwed elements, was has decoration of palm tree with 3 amounts.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb and imposing Russian carved and giltwood and bronze chandelier, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$143,000
Neoclassical Lantern in Lacquered and Gilded Metal, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical lantern in lacquered and gilded metal circa 1950
etched glass with star pattern.
Measure: height with chain: 131 cm (52 in).
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Dore Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning early 19th Century three tier Swedish Neoclassical dore bronze and crystal eight light chandelier.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Mahogany, Ebony and Ormolu Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century neo-classical st. mahogany, ebony, and ormolu floor lamp. The lamp is raised by three fine ball feet below the decorative triangular shaped base with c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Silvered Bronze Large Antique Floor Lamps, Attributed to Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
These beautiful antique French floor lamps are cast from delicate silvered bronze, and are decorated in the refined neoclassical style. The p...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1970′ Pair of Ceiling Lights or Wall Lamps Maison Bagués Or Banci Glass leave
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of ceiling lights or wall lights in gold metal, 15 bulbs in 2 rows Decorated with leaves and flowers in glass or crystal
Good condition,
Circa 1970
Height: 17 cm
Diameter: 60 c...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Large Neoclassical Style Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large neoclassical style chandelier, circa 1950.
In steel and brass.
Illuminated by eight lights and one.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Exceptional Pair of French Doré Bronze Fine Neoclassical Flame Top Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional pair of French doré bronze fine neoclassical flame top sconces.
Measures: 16" H x 12" W x 5" D.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster, Bronze & Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster, patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This six arm thirteen light chandelier has an oval shaped Alabaster moulded bas...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Swedish ceiling chandelier in classicist style.
Solid, silvered brass. Hangings from finely ground crystal.
(F-Ra-61).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Silvered Bronze Nickel Caldwell Baguès Neoclassical Urn Sconces
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Swedish neoclassical floor lamp, made from steel and brass. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period.
It is of superb qu...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Bronze and Crystal Sconces with Mirror, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and crystal sconces with mirror. France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Ceiling Pendant from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Neoclassical ceiling pendant in cast aluminum with formed and fitted glass elements.
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Empire Style Lamp Base With Brass Swan Heads & Accents
Located in London, GB
A stunning rare Empire style vintage lamp with an ebonised finish and brass accents.
Crafted with attention to detail, this lamp features beautiful brass swans on either side and st...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Pair of French Doré Bronze Fine Neoclassical Flame Top Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional pair of French doré bronze fine neoclassical flame top sconces.
Measures: 16" H X 12" W X 5" D.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Bow Top Wreath Wall Sconces E.F. Caldwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair gilt bronze neoclassical bow top two-arm
Wall Sconces, By E.F. Caldwell.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom ormolu final below the patinated bronze body decorated with lovely foliate movements. Each of the six ormolu arms display detailed acanthus leaf designs and center the charming and finely detailed patinated bronze cherub who holds his ormolu bow. Leading up three chain is the striking top crown with a beautiful wrap around ormolu lattice band...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Glass Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and large scale pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood and frosted glass Bras de Lumière sconces. Each sconce displays a most decorative circular back p...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Dore Bronze Three-Arm Wall Sconces Putti Urn
Located in Roslyn, NY
Pair of very fine Caldwell doré bronze three-arm sconces with Cherub plaque and urn top in the neoclassical form.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
American Neo-Classical Bronze Hemispherical Martele Ceiling Fixture
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a high-quality example of American craftsmanship, it is very heavy for its size. The shape is reminiscent of an ancient shield, with central boss and a broad flange at the ri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Two Arm Crystal Wall Sconces, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Painted and gilt bronze two arm crystal wall sconces. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th Century
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Erato Muse of Dance Table Lamp Brocade, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century Neoclassical table lamp with “Dance” description and a dome brocade lampshade.
A scene with Erato from Greek mythology, daughter of Zeus, the one who awakens desire, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Spelter
$1,181 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze lamps. Each is raised on a square base with moulded wreath designed socle above. The patinated bronze t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Gilt Bronze Lamp Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb bronze and gilt bronze lamp table lamp base. Black marble plinth and lamp height of 19",
France, circa 1910
Dimensions:
Total H 34"
D 7.5"
W 10"
2 lights
CW4156.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu and Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Russian 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu and crystal six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom circular tier with a richly chased pierced, sc...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a most elegant tapered central suppor...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Tall Antique French Neoclassical Gilt & Lapis Blue Églomisé Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tall and very unique antique French Empire style neoclassical gilt and lapis blue bronze mounted églomisé hand painted and enameled lamps. Each unique lamp is embellished w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Silver leafed, carved wood handled urns converted to lamps. On new bases with custom parchment shades.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
$4,450 / set
20th Century Classicist Style Girandole
Located in Berlin, DE
Marble with brass connections and facetted handwired, prism cords in the course, drops behang.
(T-Hud-20).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by an elegant square ormolu base with a fine mottled border b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Mid 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most elegant pair of French mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. four arm electrified candelabras in ormolu and silvered bronze. The pair are raised by circular ormol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
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
20th Century Classicist Style Swedish Empire Ceiling Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Empire ceiling candelabra in classicist style.
Polished, silvered brass and facett-ground prism hangings.
(F-Ra-81).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Porcelain Lamps
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of 19th century neoclassical porcelain vases with bronze doré mounts converted to lamps, decorated with hand-painted classical motifs in the manner of Sevres porcelain. France...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$2,820 / set
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier. This wonderful six light chandelier is centered by an inverted tulip bulb...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Large and Fine 19th Century French Bronze and Gilt Urn Lamp by Barbedienne
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and large patinated and gilt bronze urn with classical detail by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Made into a lamp with a custom shade.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1970′ Pair of Ceiling Lights or Sconces with Flowers and Leaves Maison Bagués
Located in Paris, FR
Pair Ceiling or wall lights in gilded metal, 6 bulbs. Adorned with green colored leaves and glass or crystal flowers
Good condition, Circa 1970
Measures:...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Russian Imperial 19th Century Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Johan Zekh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary and spectacular Russian Imperial early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and rock crystal chandelier, attributed to Johan Zekh, one of Saint-Petersburg’s most ce...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and marble lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and marble lamps. Each lamp is raised on a black Belgian marble and Vert de Patricia ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of Large Late 18th Century Plated Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Montreal, QC
This imposing pair seem to me to be of Swedish origin although there is no mark of any description. They are unusually large and are not at all Ecclesiastical in ornament which sugge...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and Delicate Baltic Lantern. Silver over bronze frame and hand cut crystal beads, rosettes and U-drops. France, circa 1930. 1 light.
CW5031.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,500
English Brass-Plated Sconces
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Original brass-plated sconces sourced from London, England by Martyn Lawrene Bullard
Fitted with original candle holders, and wall mounts.
Accompanied by brass key ring, suspended u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely detailed pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces. Each stunning three arm sconce is centered around an acorn bottom finial that is attached to a foliate decorated back plate. Each 'C' scrolled arm is decorated with berried acanthus leaves and a beaded bands below each candle cup. Standing atop the front arm is a winged cherub dressed...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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