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 Silver Plated Tri-form Griffin Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of mid-19th century nickel electroplated candle holders which had previously been converted to electric lamps during the first half of the 20th century (probably the early 1930...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
French 19th Century Finial Lamp with Letter Shade
Located in Pembroke, MA
Painted and gilded wood finial that has been electrified to be a lamp. The shade is composed of original French 19th century written letters, making a very elegant and unusual piece.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Two Arm Brass E. F. Caldwell Sconces with a Fruit and Foliate Motif, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2699
A pair of double light sconces in their original aged brass finish, having openwork backplates detailed with fruit and foliate motifs arounds a central gadrooned cartouche. A...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small French 1940s Chandelier in a Pewter Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier from the 1940s is a striking combination of bronze and metal. Designed in a neoclassical style, it features six arms that gracefully extend from its center. Th...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Pair of 18th/19th Century Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of exquisite Neoclassical carved giltwood sconces, each having draped female figure with wings holding torch in each arm and one on her head, serving as the three candlearms, e...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Six light Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
The pink tinged alabaster shallow bowl with carved rim is suspended from double ribbed bars joined by roundels , leading up to a central ball; the bowl is lit with three interior lights. The six graceful bronze arms are reminiscent of Greek or Roman oil lamps.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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
Wall Sconce Large French Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style France
Located in New York, NY
Wall Sconce Large French Gilt Bronze Empire Style France. A wall sconce in a large size made in France during the early 20th century in gilt bronze. Electrified with two arms for can...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Four Arm Wheel Cut Mirrorback Sconces from Henry Ford Museum Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS1880
A pair of antique four arm sconces in old warm brass, with wheel-cut mirrored backplates. The arms dressed with faceted crystal prisms. From the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
An Important Neoclassical Style Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important Neoclassical Style Bronze
Cut Glass & Tole Peinte
Eight Light Chandelier
With scrolling candle arms and faceted tole panels
painted wit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Very Fine Crystal Pendant. France, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine crystal pendant. France, circa 1920. 1 light.
Dimensions: Height 21" Diameter 14.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair French Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal & Glass 2-Light Sconces, ca. 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of previously gilded 2-light wall sconces with leaves of cut metal in tapering columns with glass bobeches and glass rosettes at the bases
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Neoclassical, Column Motif Table Lamps, Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Neoclassical, Corinthian Column Form Table Lamps, Marble, Italy, 1950s
A pair of heavy, solid marble, Corinthian Column form table lamps. One has a small and insignificant c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Black Iron Floor Lamps
Located in Dorchester, GB
Pair of handmade neoclassical style Iron floor lamps. An incredible pair of unique lights, most probably English mid to late 20th century. Really nice to have a pair. Re-wired and P...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant pair of Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces where made in Italy in the early Nineteenth Century. The Neoclassical Giltwo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Classical Style Crystal Stem & Base Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Classical style pair of table lamps with crystal stem and bases, with fabric shades.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
English Regency Brass And Crystal Twelve Candle Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This Grand Elegant Regency Tent-&-Basket Twelve Candle Chandelier was designed and made in England in the early Nineteenth Century. This Regency Period Chandelier has an elegant cla...
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Six Light Painted Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
An Italian six arm chandelier comprised of antique elements. Aged patina and neutral colors. Scrolling wrought iron arms with carved and turned grey painted wood baluster, gilt wood ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Moody Amber Neoclassical Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic multi-toned alabaster stone, simply designed with one upper rim, to showcase the rich, colorful stone and the deep charcoal veining.
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage French Black Opaline Reeded Column Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine quality Vintage French Black Opaline Reeded Column Lamp. The reeded column sits atop a square plinth base with gold bronze mounts.
Lamp measures 23" to the bottom of harp. Ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Nine Light Painted Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
An Italian nine arm chandelier comprised of antique elements. Aged patina and neutral colors. Scrolling wrought iron arms with carved and turned grey painted wood baluster, gilt wood...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
19th Century Ebonized Hand Carved Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Antique carved and turned wooden floor lamp with triangular base with ebonized and hand-painted finish, plus finely carved motifs including s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze and Ormolu Tabletop Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of neoclassical bronze column tabletop lamps. Each lamp has a central reeded column in patinated bronze with elaborately cast gilt bronze ormolu capital and base, raised on a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier; pendant; French; made of embossed brass with cut crystal. This piece has been newly wired to fit US standards.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair Of Caldwell Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique gilt bronze electrified sconces, American, circa 1910. Floral design. Beautiful garland hangs from each light. Attributed to E.F. Caldwell & Co.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
XXTh Century silvered bronze lamps Italian manifacture
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of table lamps with amphora-shaped crystal vase base with finishes, silver-plated bronze pedestal and pleated silk hats. Italian manufacture, early 20th century.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Murano Italian Venetian Chandelier Stem with Glass Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Neo-Classic (Early 19th Century) crystal chandelier with a tapered brass frame featuring a crown top, crystal Fleur-de-lis, beads and pendants, 4 arms with candelabra and 4 a...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair Neoclassical Foliate Floral 2 Arm Brass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical lighting is characterized by elegant, symmetrical designs inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art, often featuring decorative elements such as columns, foliate, and urns...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
2 Opaline Glass Table Lamps, 1970s, Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of table lamps. Brass armature, comes with Opaline Glass shades.
Classic design. Large E27 bulb needed. Very good condition.
Category
1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Candlestick Table Lamps with Fortuny Lampshades
Located in Venezia, IT
This is an absolutely fabulous pair of Italian carved wood candlesticks converted to table lamps, early 19th century, painted with ivory lacquer and finished with original gold leaf gilding.
Each candlestick stands on a tripod base ending with scrolled feet, with gilt ornament to the centre panel and gilt decorations to the upper stem; it's the usual pattern with only one side decorated, wired and in perfect working condition.
The lampshades are new handmade using Fortuny fabric, Caravaggio pattern, in deep burgundy & gold color, finished with gold trim.
(Custom orders are welcome: feel free to convo with me to customize your lampshade)
Measurements:
Candlestick lamp base: H 14" (36 cm) x W 5" (13 cm) x 4.5" Deep (12 cm)
Fortuny lampshade...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French Silver Plated Floor Lamp with Shaped Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
Presenting an elegant and slender French silver plated brass floor lamp from the 1940s. The lamp has undergone meticulous hand polishing, unveiling its rich silver tones while mainta...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Iron Neo-Classical Double Handle Urn Lamps on Marble Bases
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Iron Neo-Classical Double Handle Urn lamps on marble bases made in the turn of the 20th Century.
Lamp Shades are not included.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Iron
1950/70 Pair of Bronze Pineapple Lamps, Brass Lampshade, Signed Charles & Fils
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Pineapple Lamps signed Charles & Fils, made in France, bronze structure, shades in patinated brass with an anti-glare saucer, unique pi...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1950/70 Pair of Bronze Pineapple Lamps or Similar, Brass Shade, Signed Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Pineapple lamps or similar signed Charles & Fils, made in France, bronze structure, lampshades in gilded brass and polished on the edge...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of Four Gilt Iron and Crylstal Sconces by Banci
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four gilt iron and crystal sconces by Banci from the 1970s. These highly decorative sconces depicting flowers are a nice scale. They have n...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Toile Decoupage & Wood Column Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French neoclassical toile decoupage & wood column lamps
France, circa 1960s
Each one of a stained hardwood cylinder column form with a parchment colored Toile vignettes of...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of American Victorian Czechoslovakian Cut to Clear Glass Mantel Lusters
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning pair of hand made glass cut to clear Bohemian Victorian mantle lusters having spear cut crystal prisms, in a white and green pattern. Bohemian mantel lusters...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Bronzed Fluted Ionic Column Lamps 20th Century. Shades not included.
Located in New York, NY
Handsome pair of bronzed fluted ionic column lamps 20th century.
Shades not Included.
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Neoclassical Style Orange and Red Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French Neoclassical style pendant light fixture from the 1950s. This adorable pendant light features an orange alabaster shade and an ornate central bronze finial. The ligh...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces Brass Hand Holding Torch
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel neoclassical hand sconces, wall lights holding a torch.
Made in France in the 1960.
US rewired and in working condition
40 watts max bulb.
Priced by pair
B...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1950-1970 Pair of Reed Lamps in Brass and Gilt Bronze Signed Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps signed Charles made in France, gilded bronze and brass structure, can be adjusted to 5 cm higher height, 3 bulbs with large base, good condition, circa 1970
Measures: ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Crown Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Pressed Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Crown Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Pressed Glass
Eye-catching neoclassical style sunburst ceiling light fixture from the Mid-Cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Single Bronze Clad Venetian Style Draped Arm Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single bronze clad (Bronze over plaster) Venetian style draped arm sconce, realistically modeled, and polychromed, holding a torch candle sconce.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Table Lamp
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French table lamp
Origin France Circa 1930
Bronze, marble and glass
Golden patina
Electrified 220 W
Perfect condition
kids round design.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Serge Roche Inspired White Tole Metal Wall Sconces, Three Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Serge Roche inspired white tole metal wall sconce. They are electrified and in working order. They are not terribly old. There are three available.
Category
2010s Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Monumental 3-Tier 36-Light Italian Neoclassic Chandelier with Gold Leaf
Located in Casteren, NL
An exceptionally large 3-tier mid-century chandelier was made in Italy. This neo-classic chandelier was made from the best materials available. It is mostly gold leaf gilded and deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Pair of Striated Neoclassical Style Alabaster & Brass Sconces w/ Foliate Details
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of neoclassical style sconces were realized in the United States, circa 1950. They feature convex striated demilune form bodies in channeled alabaster with a sculpt...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Handsome Pair Caldwell Adams Regency Urn Top Green Gold Gilt Two-Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A handsome pair of E.F. Caldwell Adams Regency style urn top green & gold gilt two-light sconces
Rewired and ready to install with mounting hardware.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Paint
Pair of Italian Dark Verde Fluted Wood Column Lamps on Lucite, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian dark verde fluted wood column lamps with hints of dark blue and gilt highlights between the flutes on front half of the columns on Lucite Bases. There are six lamps available...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Neoclassical Arlus Brass & Gun Metal Sconces Wall Lights Black & Gold Shades, 2
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant neoclassical pair of sconces, wall lamps in brass & gun metal by Maison Arlus, made in France.
The set comes with black and gold paper shades.
US Rewiring and each Sconce t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Maison Lancel Brass Hand Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel “Hand” sconces
US rewired and in working condition
40 watts max bulb.
Priced by pair
Back plate: 3 inches diameter.
Custom backplate available.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Rock Crystal Columnar Lamps
Located in Cypress, CA
Exceptional large pair of ormolu mounted hand carved rock crystal columnar table lamps with rock crystal finials.
The pair comes with hand gold leafed round shades diameter 18"
Roc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Chandelier with Six Lamps Attached, Classical Design
Located in New York, NY
Neo-classical chandelier. The fixture has six attached lamps, each with a matching lamp shade. Fully functioning.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
André Arbus Bronze & Black Hand Two-Arm Sconce Wall Light Neoclassical, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of André Arbus French bronze neoclassical black hand sconce with two arms, wall light with black & gold paper shades.
Priced by pair.
US rewiring and each takes 2...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Matched Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabras Sticks, 1796, Branches, 2015
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1796 by John Green & Co., this handsome pair of George III, antique sterling silver candelabras, are of neoclassical design, and are a matched pair, where ...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Brass and Glass Octagonal Lantern
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French eight sided hanging brass lantern will add a touch of sophistication to any room in your home. Boasting eight panes of textured glass set in an ornate brass struc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French neoclassical style four-light brass sconces with copper patina. Central ionic column with three arms all resting on ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.
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