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
1900's Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Greek key
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 silver plated Caldwell 8 lights chandelier with Greek key design (set available)
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Elegant Iron & Marble Medici Lion Motif Floor Lamp Attributed Maitland -Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Mid-Century Iron & Marble Medici Lion Motif Floor Lamp
Attributed to Maitland Smith, Circa 1980s
This striking mid-century floor lamp seamlessly blends classic elegance wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
Pair of Maison Lancel Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel horses head bronze sconces
US rewired and in working condition
40 watt max bulb.
Measures: back plate: 5.6" diameter.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, 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
Pair of bronze and crystals French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crystals wall sconces, France circa 1900s.
The French sconces have a bronze frame with a Lyre shape.
The antique sconces are fully ornate with crystals: a few of them in past...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Alabaster Shade
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces with alabaster shade, two interior lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Italian Articulating Swivel Table Lamp in Metal 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Italian Articulating Swivel Table Lamp in Metal 1970s.
Beautiful and large articulating table lamp with beautiful details in metal, made somewhere...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique Classical Style Brass and Tole Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique classical style brass and tole floor lamp. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1970’s.
It is a lovely size for a floor lamp, not too...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Baccarat Crinoline Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine "Crinoline" Chandelier by Baccarat featuring the classical crystal "plumes", octagon graduated chains and long slinder prisms. 8 lights.
France, circa 1930.
Dimensions:...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier with Blue & Topaz Colored Glass Pendents, ca. 1790
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
1900’s Caldwell Bronze Engraved Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Caldwell chandeliers with engraving on body and arms, very unusual with 12 lights. Available pair
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Empire-style candlestick, crafted from polished bronze in a golden tone, has been expertly repurposed as an elegant lamp. Showcasing classic Empire motifs, it featu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Urn Alabaster Marble Table Lamp, Mid 20th century
Located in New York, NY
An Italian urn form yellow alabaster marble table lamp in the Neoclassical style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is marked on side, "Genuine Alabaster", "Hand-carved", "Made in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Palm Tree Table Lamp In the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pineapple table lamp is made of black lacquered and gilt metal. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Urn Form Tole Faux Marble Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style urn form green tole table lamp
USA, Circa 1960s
Tole painted in an olive green faux marble patter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Two Historistic Wall Lamps, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Two historistic wall lamps, circa 1890s
Polished and stove enameled
Original cut glasses.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Unusual Gilt Bronze Chandelier featuring three seated Satyrs holding a richly carved alabaster dome. France, circa 1910. 6 lights.
Dimensions: Height 23" Diameter 19 1/2"
...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Vintage Painted and Parcel Silvergilt Columnar Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of neoclassical style table lamps, by Stiffel; in column form, painted and accented with silvergilt, each ionic capital over tapering column, raised on square plinth.
Stock I...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Alabaster Lamp
Located in South Salem, NY
Large alabaster Neoclassical style urn lamp. Some gray coloring throughout the alabaster. Brown discoloration on the neck and body. Please see the photos. Early 20th century. Rewired...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Candlestick Table Lamps, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1960s French Neoclassical style bronze "Bougeoirs" candlestick table lamps. The candlesticks were wired for use as petite table lamps. Wired for USA, candelabra sockets.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Charles Edwards Mews Ceiling Lantern Pendant Fixture Mahogany & Nickel, UK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Edwards Mews Ceiling Lantern, Mahogany and Nickel, UK. This handmade Charles Edwards piece has a 4-light candelabra inside a unique wooden frame with polished nickel accents....
Category
Late 20th Century British Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Chandelier, 6-Light
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive and elegant hand carved and hand-polished rock crystal and Smokey rock crystal 6-light chandelier with hexagonal rock crystal bobeches and other unique shaped prisms.
6 h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Beveled Clear Glass Hexagonal Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and beveled clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1920s.
This adorable three-light antique pendant lantern features...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp with Handles & Amphora Shape
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved Alabaster Amphora Shaped Tall Table Lamp, Spain, 1930s-1940s
This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design with Art Deco accents. Twin Handles at both...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Italian Carved Neoclassical Style Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian neoclassical style painted carved wood candlesticks that have been wired into lamps with drip wax candle accent. The lamps are crowned with custom hand painted parchm...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paint
1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Crowned Milk Glass Shades
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful newly wired Bradley and Hubbard double oil student's desk lamp. It moves up and down on the center stand and rod. The shade is a unique domed milk glass with a brass crown. As with all B and H...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's
The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (1852–1940) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and over th...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Gilt Brass Figural Delphin Dolphin Converted Oil Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century gilt brass converted oil lamp or lantern, featuring a Neoclassical delphin / dolphin on a base of rocks, balancing the oil reservoir on its tail. Sun with face mark...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style White Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Neoclassical style white milk glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This ado...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Solid Polished Brass Petite Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of solid, polished brass table lamps with harp and finials. Very good vintage condition.
Measures 4"W x 4"D x 21.5"H to top of finials.
W3LR041722.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Terracotta & Lucite Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Terracotta & Lucite lamps
Italy, Circa 1980s
Each one a substantial a substantial vase decorated ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Terracotta, Lucite
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Urn Vases, circa 1820s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassica gilded bronze urns from Italy. A pair of amphora shaped vases in mercury gilded and polished bronze. Very small cen...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Jansen Bronze Hand Sconces, 3 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Superbe pair of bronze sconces figuring A feminine hand holding a cornucopia, rare model from 1940.
Refinished and US rewired, 60 watts max bulb. New opaline globe.
Back plate dime...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Crystal Chandelier Antique Crystal Rarity Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...
Category
Late 17th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wire, Iron
Four Antique Gilt Bronze Fifteen-Light Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces are magnificent pieces, each holding fifteen lights. The sconces will look beautiful either mounted onto the wall in a line, or paired and pla...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Large Neoclassic Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English neoclassic style cast bronze eight-light chandeliers with Greek key motif, rectangular cast chains, original oversized canopy and rosettes on the bottom of the body. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is made by monolithc pieces of marble and high quality chiseled bronzes. The highlights of this vase are...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, Germany, circa the 1920s.
This impressive Neoclassical style chandelier in oak is finely hand-crafted, made in the first third of the 20th Century.
Impeccable details of carved leaves are seen throughout the chandelier, especially in the six arms, and in the base, imposing canopy, and ornate finale. Six adorable white alabaster lampshades with darker edges in the shape of flames.
This antique wooden chandelier...
Category
1920s German Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Black Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mixed metal neoclassical table lamps with pierced Greek key motif.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Panache 16” Neoclassical Giltwood 2 Light Wall Light Sconce
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Panache 16” Neoclassical Giltwood 2 Light Wall Light Sconce. Priced each. Two available.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Brass Reading Lamp with Claw Feet in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice reading lamp is made of brass. The lamp is removable and adjustable. We have 2 identical floor lamps available. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. C...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage White Porcelain Ram's Head Lamp by Chapmam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chapman white Ram's head table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French lamp is a masterpiece of Neoclassical design, combining luxurious materials with intricate craftsmanship. The base is made of finely cut crystal, s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality pair of Caldwell bronze sconces feature hand painted floral motifs, and gilt rosettes.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Spanish Manises Pottery White-Glazed Lobed Urns Now as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each portly lamp with everted neck above a compressed lobed body all over a splayed circular base; with ivory glazed surface and matching wooden caps
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Alabaster or Marble Italian Table Lamp Large Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful white alabaster or white statuario marble lamp. It is a solid and heavy lamp,
Nice texture and patina.
Perfect lamp to place on a console or on a sideboard.
Beautiful lamp....
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
French 1940's Polished Brass & Bronze Neoclassical Style Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s brass and bronze neoclassical style floor lamp features a hexagonal base supporting a delicately fluted stem. Recently rewired with a professional quality double so...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900's Neo Classical Bronze Floor Lamp w Mercury and Nude Girls Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare standard floorlamp with bronze sculptures of Mercury and Nude girls sculptures.
This impressive and very well made, antique floor lamp dates from about 1910-1920...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Amazing French 19th century Neoclassical-theme table lamp, recently converted from gas to electric. The new lampshade features a black exterior and silver, tortoiseshell pattern on t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
French Set of Six Giltwood Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This set of six, antique French sconces are full of period detail referencing Neoclassical themes - they will add instant panache to any room, or rooms! They are a beautiful scale to...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wire
Palatial & Large Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and large antique Russian neoclassical gilt bronze, cut crystal and opaline glass multi light chandelier of exquisite craftsman...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Antique Liberty Lamp in Cast Iron and Marble
Located in Buxton, GB
Crafted in the late 19th century, this Antique Liberty Lamp combines the sturdiness of cast iron with the elegance of marble, offering a timeless Neo Classical design that effortless...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Iron
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.