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
19th Century German Solid Brass Wild & Wessel Desk Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Harvard adjustable student desk lamp
By Wild & Wessel
Berlin, Germany, Circa 1870
Solid gilt brass, with green glass shade
Measures: 11.75"W x 8"D x 21.5"H
Very good ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,756 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, Acanthus Leaves
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian hand-carved Alabaster accent or table lamp features baluster urn form with a wreath of leaves (most probably acanthus leaves) accentuating the top of the urn. The bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Brass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe.
3 pair available.
Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts.
US wired and in working condition.
Back ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Silvered 8-Light Chandelier Attributed to Caldwell and Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fine silvered chandelier in the neoclassical style, attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, with candelabra size sockets, candle covers and wiring, ready for use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
1920 Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirror sconces with two lights and glass cups
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Stone TABLE LAMP in Albert TORMOS Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A massive and elegant recomposed stone table lamp, Art-Deco, Neoclassical, Shabby-Chic, impressive heavy piece of recomposed stone, reinterpreting the shapes and volumes of classic a...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Stone
A Pair of NEOCLASSIC TABLE LAMPS, in the style of ROMEO REGA, Italy 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in PARIS, FR
An important and rigorous pair of table lamps, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classical, Seventies, asymmetrical compositions of 2 rectangular blocks in beige veneered wood, offset...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with crystal drops, and crystal spear surrounding a multifaceted crystal centerpiece bowl. The crys...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Very Large Antique French Marble Ormolu Candelabrum Carrier-Belleuse Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Marble Ormolu Candelabrum Carrier-Belleuse Barbedienne
French, Late 19th Century
Candelabra: Height 198cm, diameter 80cm
Base: Height 56cm, diameter 58cm
Ov...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$264,666 Sale Price
30% Off
Elegant Neoclassical Desk Lamp Attributed to Maison Charles, France, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass, bronze and gun metal finish table lamp.
One light.
Attributed to Maison Charles, France 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$1,087 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Antique Neoclassical Three-Light gilt wood Wall Lights / Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique three-light sconces in the neoclassical style crated from wood and tole metal with gold finish, of urn form with stylized ram handles, floral swags, feathers and foli...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Dog Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of extremely unique Antique French Neoclassical style figural wall sconces. This rare pair of Dog sconces capture the refined elegance and symbolic gravitas of fine French decor...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Maison Bagues “Palm Tree” Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues Bronze Floor Lamp, Palm tree form.
US rewired
1 socket, 100 watt max bulb.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Cascada Suspension Lamp Handcrafted Pink Murano Glass and Brass, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Cascada suspension lamp with a brass structure, featuring four tiers of handcrafted pink Murano glass. Designed for both aesthetic refinement and functional illumination, it is equip...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940's Silver Plated One Light Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's one light silver sconces with mirrored backplate
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,400 / set
Antique Neo Classical Style French Zinc Footed Urn Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The white enamel wash, the scene reminiscent of a classical Greek or Roman setting, and the urn form make this French Zinc lamp unique and irresistible. The antique Neoclassical styl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Zinc
$656 Sale Price
60% Off
Pair of Antique English Style Riding Boots as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of English riding boots and there original boot trees mounted and wired as table lamps.
Shades not included.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Gilt Urn Wall Sconces
Italy, 21st century
Dimensions: 20" H x 14" W x 6" D
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Gilt Urn Candle ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Faux Alabaster Table Lamps Beige
Located in Miami, FL
Wired and fully functional.
Measures: 33.50" high x 18" wide x shade depth 13.25".
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
$945 Sale Price / set
32% Off
French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lantern with three electrified sockets with faux wax candle covers distinguished by its three lobed glass panels. With original ceiling plate and wiring, ready to hang a...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Venetian Bronze & Decorative Etched Mirrored Wall Sconces, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian two-arm bronze mirrored wall sconces with etched decorative floral, bird, and butterfly motif. Sconces retain the origina...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 20th-century French lantern showcases timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Its gilded metal frame, adorned with ornate scrollwork and intricate detailing, embo...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pasquale Miranda for Feiss Iron and Alabaster Chandelier 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Pasquale Miranda for Feiss Iron and Alabaster Chandelier 20th Century
Offered for sale is a large 12 arm chandelier designed by Pasquale...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Iron
$895 Sale Price
40% Off
Four E. F. Caldwell Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces with Wedgwood Plaques
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These beautiful sconces are of the finest quality, and feature Classical motifs including bowknots and acanthus leaves. They are mounted with sage green Wedgwood...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A SHABBY-CHIC NEO-CLASSICAL Compression Sculpture TABLE LAMP, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural cubic table lamp, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neoclassical, massive cubic compression of golden and silver metals, with an orientable rectangular horizontal shade, allo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Baguès faux bamboo bronze tripod floor lamp.
54" H without shade.
Maison Baguès.
US wired and in working condition.
This ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$7,200 / set
Large Neoclassical Solid Brass Urn Table Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stately urn shaped solid brass table lamps features large neoclassical style urn on square ebonized bases. As shown without shades they stand 26 inches tall making an impressive stat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops.
Seven scrolled finely chiseled arms on two levels.
Available three pairs.
Provenance from a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique neoclassical brass table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid brass lamp bases have a...
Category
1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,107 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolette Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1870 and made of marble and bronze, these antique urns converted into table lamps stand on a three-leg bronze base ending with hoof feet, over a marble botto...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Green Marble Floor Lamp With Shade
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking green marble floor lamp in the form of a Corinthian column with a well cast capital and accentuated with brass rings. The lamp is resting on a golden brass multi-tiered sq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces. 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces.
2 pairs available
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi.
Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen.
Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm.
Customizable in...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Foliage Crown Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of light fixtures in gilt iron with foliage design. Spain, 1940s.
These eye-catching flush mounts feature an structure made of gilt metal leaves surrounding a central light. The...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Vintage Regency Cut Crystal Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the timeless elegance of this exquisite pair of vintage table lamps. Each lamp features a beautifully faceted, hexagonal crystal body that expertly catches ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$1,950 / set
Pair of "Colonne" Plaster Lamps by Facto Atelier Paris, France 2021
Located in New York, NY
Hand made "Colonne" plaster lamps by Facto Atelier Paris. "Encaustique" bee wax finish. These lamps were designed after antique Egypt temples columns as ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Caldwell neoclassical style bronze chandelier with Greek key design and leaded glass Center part. 6 lights. Has Caldwell mark on top part.
Available 2 items
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Silver over Bronze 3 Light Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Silver over Bronze Billiard or Counter Light featuring 3 Tiffany style Shades. France, Circa 1980.
Dimensions: Height 66" Width 62" D...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Small Mirror Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces with mirrored back plated
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Late 19th Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,323 Sale Price
60% Off
Pair of Small French Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Sunburst Light Fixtures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of neoclassical style gilt iron leafed crown light fixtures or pendants. France, 1940s.
Stunning pair of sunburst ceiling light fixtures in crowned shape.
Handcrafted in iron an...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
$3,688 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Amber Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable French pendant light featuring an alabaster shade in a lovely orange hue with gray and cream veining. The lampshade - bowl is suspended from three ornate brass chains, wh...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall hanging lantern arch style made of solid brass, quality workmanship, bevelled glass, electrified with three 40/watt lights each lantern, beautiful patina great light exp...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$731 Sale Price / set
54% Off
Stiffel Neoclassical Coppertone Table Lamps, a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Neoclassical style table lamps made by Stiffel. Spire shaped finials top the harps, above urn shaped vases decorated with a vine leaf motif. The finials and body are finish...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Diminutive Napoleonic Neoclassical Bronze Wall Sconces with Swan Motif, Attributed to P.E. Guerin, Rewired
a rare opportunity to acquire highly decorative, classically inspir...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Style Brass & Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century heavy Greek Corinithian column shaped table lamp with green marble base and brass body styled after an ionic reeded column between square plinths. Includes harp, wh...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
$315 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Neo- Classical Style Cast Brass Magnifying Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century cast brass magnifying glass sconces. They are not electrified and are unmarked. They are in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of 4 neoclassical style bronze round lanterns. French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Total Height with chain and canopy is 26 inch (66cm) but chain can be ad...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$9,125 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Christian Gottlieb Vilhelm Bissen Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamp
Located in Valby, 84
This exquisite table lamp is crafted in bronze by renowned Danish sculptor Christian Gottlieb Vilhelm Bissen (1798–1868), known for his neoclassical sty...
Category
1850s Danish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of neoclassical style brass lanterns wall lights, possibly Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style lanterns wall lights is made of brass with glass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,364 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Table Lamp, White Color France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1960s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition p...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$614 Sale Price
20% Off
The Neo-Classical Wall Lights
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional pair of grand scale Neo-Classical design carved and water gilded wall lights. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available. Please note we are currently ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
$13,665 / set
1920’s Caldwell Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze and mirrored backplate Caldwell sconces. Small size.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Mirror Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces with mirrored back plated
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figurative Greek Key Urn Table Lamp, Bavaria
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Neoclassical style matte white bisque porcelain table lamp made in Bulgaria, Germany. This Classic urn shaped lamp is mounted on a brass plinth base and features dimensional figures ...
Category
Early 20th Century Bulgarian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Large 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Transformable Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular late 18th century Swedish Neoclassical transformable chandelier.
Originally created for a palatial residence for use with candles, this rare chandelier may be unhooked at...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Etched Bell Jar Glass & Patinated Black Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Lantern Fixture, In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Category
20th Century 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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