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
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
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
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
Neo Classical Island/Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Island/Billiard Light. The inverted T shaped frame issuing two cylindrical lanterns with pleated white fabric shades (4 interior lights each). France, circa 1940.
Dimen...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Berlin blue and gold vase mounted as lamp, circa 1820.
Category
1820s German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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 Sconces in Bronze Neolassical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze sconces in the style neoclassical, very decorative and rare.
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
Elegant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and elegant gilt bronze chandelier. England, circa 1920. 5 lights.
Dimensions: Height 26" diameter 25"
CW2948.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Antique Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze 3-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large antique (early 20th century) gilt and patinated bronze 3-light sconces (wall lights) in the manner of Edward Caldwell, measuring 28 by 13 by 9 1/2 inches, with tulip fl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, 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 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
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
Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces in Neoclassical Trophy Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian wall sconces in Neoclassical trophy form of gilt softwood now electrified. Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome pair of French 19th century neo-classical St. patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by a fine circular Vert de Patricia marble base ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Classical St. Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive pair of 19th century French Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras mounted into lamps. Each lamp with an ormolu base supports the patinated bronze pe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Table Lamp with Winged Cherub Figure
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th century table lamp in the Neoclassical style with winged cherub figure sitting above a heavy white cylindrical column base complete with gilt ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
pair of antique French 1940 bronze sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive 19th century Neo-Classical st. metal lamp with a patinated bronze finish. The lamp is raised on a square base with a bronze color border of acanthus leaves. Above i...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Spectacular Antique Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular and large antique Italian neoclassical patinated bronze multi light figural chandelier of superb detail embellished with a central figure of a neoclassical man and furt...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Pair of Ormolu Gilt D'appliques, C.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French pair of ormolu wall mounted bronze d'appliques figural wall lights. This pair of lights applied with a beautifully model...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Russian Neoclassical Style Clear and Blue Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Russian Neoclassical style clear and blue cut glass chandelier
Russian, 20th century
Measures: Height 156cm, diameter 94cm
This superb Russian chandelier exemplifies the grace and elegance of the Russian Neoclassical style. The chandelier features ten S-scroll light branches, each crafted from clear cut glass. The branches issue from a parcel gilt cobalt blue dish...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
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
Antique Neoclassical Style Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive vintage brass table lamp, in the antique neoclassical style. This was made in England & it dates from around the 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Fine Opaline Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Opaline Glass Pendant. 3 lights. Circa, 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 19"
CW5603
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Russian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and cobalt blue glass eight arm chandelier. The chandelier displays a most i...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine patinated bronze and ormolu bases with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic '19th-20th Century' Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th-20th century) beige and peach painted & carved wood barometer-shaped wall sconces with 3 patinated brass arms a...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 37 1/2" Diameter 14"
CW5325
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical French Dore Bronze & Cut Crystal Six-Arm Empire Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine, French doré bronze and cut crystal neoclassical six-arm chandelier with three interior lights and six lights around the body.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and unique French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier. The five arm chandelier is centered by a striking patinated bronze ball with a fi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt-bronze sconces in the Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, with rams' heads at the base of the arms, a central lion mask, anthemion leaf finial and bell flowers desce...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
Silver-Plated Eight Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A fine silver plated (unusually thick silver plate on copper) eight-light, crystal chandelier with the original gadrooned ceiling rose, in the neoclassical manner,
early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
19th Century Classical Continental Bronze Kneeling Females made into Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Classical bronze seated females on a marble base holding gilt bronze made into lamps wired and shaded.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
Fine Maison Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and delicate chandelier Maison Jansen. 6 lights. France, circa 1920
Dimensions: Height 38" x diameter 25
CW4143.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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 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
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
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
Wrought Iron, Brass, 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
Aluminum Ceiling Pendant with Neoclassical Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Aluminum ceiling pendant with elegant neoclassical brass accents.
Two available.
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
2 Large Chandeliers Carved Wood 8 Lights, 20th Century, circa 1930-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two large chandeliers carved wood 8 lights, 20th century, circa 1930-1950.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
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.