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
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
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
Large French Louis XVI Style Antique Ormolu Torchere Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
This impressive floor lamp is finely crafted in the neoclassical style. The central column features a scrolling tri-form lower section terminating in three paw feet. A mechanism in t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant by Jansen - France, circa 1930.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Hand Cut Crystal Pendant by Jansen - France, circa 1930. Neoclassical Style.
Dimensions: Height 13 1/2" x Diameter 14 1/2"
CW5293
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Early 20th Century Pair Amber Glass & Bronze Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th Century pair Amber glass and bronze lamps standing on black veined marble circular bases.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Fine Neoclassical Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine neoclassical eight-light crystal chandelier by La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat.
French, circa 1890.
The chandelier having a shallow bowl hung with eight bel...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
True Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Onyx Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and onyx lamps. Each elegant lamp is raised by a square onyx base with four handsome paw feet fitted ormolu mounts. The stepped onyx base displays a richly chased wrap around berried laurel band with striking ormolu plaques...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Lamps with Neoclassical scene
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century French Lamps with Neoclassical scene. Appropriate age and wear and just a beautiful shade of persimmon orange.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand-carved alabaster chandelier with the classic circular flared design. Held by 3 claws, chains and acanthus leaf canopy.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century neoclassical St. patinated bronze and ormolu four arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by an ormolu bottom ball finial with charming feet. T...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, 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 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
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
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 Metal Sconces Designed in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of metal sconces designed in the neoclassical style
French, early 20th Century
Measures: Height 37cm, width 29cm, depth 15cm
This fine pair of sconces is crafted in the neoclassical style from metal. Each sconce features a backplate tapering from a wider top to a narrower bottom and moulded with acanthus leaves and other classicising motifs. The backplate of each issues twin scrolled light...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive French 19th century neo-classical st. alabaster and ormolu eight light, four arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an elegant ormolu acorn finial with a fol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, 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
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
Late 19th Century, Pair of Metal Column Table Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century pair of metal column table lamps with ormolu mounted capitals on stepped square bases with a black gloss finish.
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Metal
19th Century French Zinc Floor Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century zinc pricket sticks converted to floor lamps. New custom shades and wiring. The custom parchment shade is 11.5' in height and 20.5" in diameter.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Zinc
1970s Pair or Similar of Barovier y Toso Lamps with Gold Paillons Murano Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps or similar in Murano glass with gold spangles, one bulb, circa 1970, conical barrel, Good condition
Height of the glassware 43 cm without socket
Base diameter 16 cm...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Very Fine Neoclassical Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative neoclassical style pendant featuring fixe etched maiden figures in a classical garments. 3-light.
France, circa 1900
Dimensions:...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Exotic Stone and Bronze Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The marble is possibly Blue John stone. Lamp was originally purchased at Sotheby's in New York City. The overall body width is 9" wide. The custom parc...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Decorative Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant. The Pierced gilt bronze ring issuing downwards graduated octagon graduated octagon chains, on top five lights. At the top five an...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood and ormolu chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom finial amidst finely carved foliate designs a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Twisted Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crystal lamp with blue inlay from the 1960s
Base 9" / 9" / 16" H
Lamp was rewired
Located in Brooklyn.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large Swedish Ceiling Chandelier in Classicist Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid brass with an antique finish. Hangings from finely ground crystal.
Measures:
Diameter 64 cm,
height 98 cm.
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble, Crystal, and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble, rock crystal, crystal, and ormolu candelabra lamps. Each three arm lamp is raised by ...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
1970s French Glass Fruit Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Rare Table Lamp with Glass Fruit Bowl, with one foot in gold metal and black lacquer, topped with a cup filled with 3 Crystal fruit by La Maison Le Dauphin France 1970’s .
In additi...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
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
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 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
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical patinated bronze, ormolu and frosted glass chandeliers. The chandeliers are centered by their original striking...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Onyx, Ormolu and Cloisonné Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical onyx, ormolu and Cloisonné lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine ormolu topie shaped feet below the square onyx base with an elegant wrap around mottled foliate ormolu band. The socle pedestal displays a wonderfully executed Cloisonné design and a fluted ormolu support encasing the beautifully shaped onyx body. At each side are elegant ormolu handles with foliate and palmettes designs leading up to the striking Cloisonné neck. Displayed with our signature two tone pin tuck silk Cedric DuPont Antique...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
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
1970 Pair of Lamps Palm or Coconut Tree with Coconut Style Jansen or Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps in gilded and silvered bronze, base diameter 14 cm adjustable height: 87 cm Maxi and 72 cm Mini model of Charles or Maison Jansen all in bronze
Height: 87 cm
Diameter...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 over Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and striking silver over bronze neoclassical chandelier. The pierced bottom dome of great quality is the main feature of this fixture. The main ring issuing four pairs of...
Category
Early 20th Century French 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
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Aux Victoires’ Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Rouge Royale marble 'Aux Victoires' candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised by four fine reeded to...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble urns mounted into lamps, signed LÉON BOUCHER. Each lamp ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ebonized fruitwood and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a most decorative circular ebonized fruitwood base with a lovely fluted design. The ormolu column above display beautiful acanthus leaves at the base and elegant richly chased palmettes leading up to a fine fluted design. Above are intricately carved foliate patterns and an elegant reeded border. Shown with our signature two tone pin tuck silk Cedric DuPont Antique...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The twelve arm fifteen light chandelier is centered by an elegant richly chased acorn finial ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier. The nine arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful richly chased bottom acorn finial amidst f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a richly chased ormolu acanthus leaf backplate f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu vase mounted into a lamp, signed E. Picault. The lamp is raised on ormolu ball feet below the circul...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Rock Crystal Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock Crystal from Madagascar in the form of a Neoclassical designed lamp. Silver metal spacers and base plate. New 18" linen shade.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Pair of 18th Century French Bronze and Marble Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century bronze and marble statuettes. Converted to lamps with custom shades.
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Lamps in the Manner of Clodion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Black Belgian marble, ormolu and patinated bronze lamps in the manner of Clodion after a model by John Flaxman. Each lamp is raised by a beautiful circular mottled black Belgian marble base below the striking patinated bronze socle pedestal with fitted ormolu flutes. The patinated bronze body displays finely chased cherubs playing in a field on one side, and on the other side picking grapes out of a basket. To each side are wonderfully detailed animal...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Monumental Gothic Style Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and decorative gothic style lantern, primed and ready to be painted. Acrylic panels. Needs rewiring.
6 available
Measures: 15" D; 15...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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
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.