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.
to
255
1,494
451
1,909
58
29
Height
to
Width
to
1,151
935
85
179
61
114
56
78
53
61
53
61
57,218
19,002
8,834
7,953
3,842
2,707
1,996
1,598
1,593
943
840
794
649
596
538
409
197
129
54
495
1,360
87
504
487
163
80
75
150
58
112
101
78
53
20
19
1,653
855
483
441
390
1,318
728
453
437
326
1,996
1,951
1,971
198
18
17
14
10
Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Candleholders, Calamine, Possibly France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks made in calamine that preserve polychrome remains and have circular bases on which are placed two figures dressed in Roman style according to the romantic vision...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Other
Sunburst Crown Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant neoclassical style sunburst crown flush mount from the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950s.
This ceiling fixture features a gilt iron sunburst crown shaped structure with a pressed glass shade with a gilt iron finial.
It has a highly decorative leafed design surrounding the central pressed fluted glass shade.
It will be a nice addition to a Mid-Century Modern, Classical or Contemporary ambiance. Place it in a main room, corridor, bathroom or foyer.
Newly wired.
Measures: 32.5 cm diameter x 12 cm height // 12,79 in diameter x 4,72 in height
Leafed Light Fixture // Sunburst Light Fixture // Crown Light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Magnificent Large French Dore Bronze Rock Crystal Louis XVI 9 Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Magnificent Large French Dore Bronze And Assorted Rock Crystal Louis XVI Style 9 Candelabra Light Chandelier In The Manner Of Maison Bagues.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$6,950 Sale Price
22% Off
c1900 French Antique Pair Neoclassic Cast Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces - Koi
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Antique c1900 French Neoclassical style Mirror Backed Cast Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces. Highly detailed, high quality. Koi fish detail, Neoclassical elements. Beveled mirro...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,020 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Curved Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze read & x pattern Regency / Empire style curved glass panel lantern fixture with 4 candelabra lights.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Revival Style French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A breathtaking French crystal and bronze chandelier, adorned with delicate crystal flowers and cascading tiers of droplets. Featuring eight lights, this exquisite piece showcases a f...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,220 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Pair of French Empire Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural pair of bronze/brass wall lights sconces.
France, 1900s-1930s
Lamp sockets: 1.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Baccarat Crystal and Glass 36-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Madrid, ES
A grand 19th century French Baccarat crystal 36-light, triple-tier chandelier. At over one meter high and wide, this large and impressive style of crystal chandelier was especially p...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$126,149 Sale Price
65% Off
Historistic Chandelier Vienna Around 1890s with Capricorn Heads
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic chandelier vienna around 1890s with Capricorn heads
Brass polished and stove enamelled
Original old glass shades.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are beautiful! This is a pair of French neoclassical style white porcelain lamps with gilt and gilt bronze accents. The wiring is new, and I believe they are signed up inside t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
Historistic Table lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Original antique glass shade
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Egyptian Revival Part Ormolu D'appliques Wall Lights, c 1830
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French neoclassical pair of ormolu bronze d'appliques wall lights in an Egyptian revival style. These have been part gilt to enhance the detailed figures, each w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell Neoclassic gilt bronze chandelier with cherubs atop and engraved body. Available pair, also in one chandelier in...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 / item
1900's Caldwell Etched Mirror 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with two silver plated arms for lights. Available 2 pairs
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
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
James Mont Style Neoclassical Black Urn Lamps with Brass Handles by Stiffel 1960
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Gorgeous pair of fully restored neoclassical Stiffel table lamps freshly lacquered in black with polished brass handles. Unapologetically refined and upper crust. Oozing elegance and...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Amber Crystal Basket & Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Six-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier with a hexagonal gilt bronze frame. Also have matching a pair of light sconces.
Measures:
Diameter 19 in/ 48 cm
Height 43.3 in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Twin Handle Urn Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Urn Form Table Lamps with Wreath and Maiden Faces on Stepped Marble Bases - a Pair. "BB" monogram to bronze at rear of...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique French blue opaline and gilt bronze lamps, 2nd-half of the 1800s. Perched atop the Blue Opaline are gilt bronze acanthus plants based of...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neo-Classical Style Table Lamps By Frederick Cooper - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome pair of neo-classical style table lamps by Frederick Cooper. The colors are right on trend this season. The switch is on the cord, and they are in working order. T...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Urn Shaped Marble Table Lamp Italy, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical urn shaped marble table lamp Italy, C.1950
Neoclassical urn form table lamp. Veined marble example on a stepped square base....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp
France, 20th century
An exquisite Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp, origi...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Wonderful Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Bow Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze readed x-pattern curved glass lantern neoclassical fixture having three candelabra lights inside, accompanied by chain canopy and mounting hardware.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp, c.1850
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp - Vase c.1850 later electrified
Additional information:
Materials: Porcelain
Color:...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair French Black Tole Spartan Helmet Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair French black tole Spartan helmet table lamps. Pair of black painted tole table lamps in the form of Spartan / Roman helmets with curved opaque glas...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tôle
Antique French Brass and Bronze Pendant Light with Cut Glass Lampshade, ca. 1900
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French brass and bronze pendant light with cut glass lampshade from the circa 1900.
This beautiful antique neoclassical style p...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Historic chandelier vienna around 1890s with original antique glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic chandelier vienna around 1890s with original antique glass shades
Polished and stove enameled
original antique glass shades
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Tole Floor Lamp & Original Tole Shade
Located in London, GB
Antique French Neoclassical Tole floor lamp & original Tole shade in an ivory colour, dating from around the 1900-1920 period, all in good original con...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maison Charles Neoclassical Six-Light Pineapple Bronze Chandelier with Sleeves
Located in Miami, FL
Original Maison Charles neoclassical six-light pineapple two-tone bronze chandelier with sleeves.
Wired for the US and uses 6 max. 40 watts li...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Chapman Black Ebonized Wood & Metal Torchiere Column Table Lamp 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chapman torchiere / torch shaped table lamp crafted of ebonized wood and brushed silver tone metal, with a round base and triangular body with concav...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$188 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Painted & Parcel Gilt Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of neoclassical style lamps with hand painted parchment shades. The neoclassical style draws heavily on classical antiquity, with elements such as symmetrical shapes and decora...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Huge Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp and Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental alabaster pedestal-mounted large scale neoclassical urn vase lamp. Spain, 1920-1930s.
This ginormous urn lamp with handles has an elegant design an amazing aged patina. Standing on classical column pedestal.
These opulent alabaster floor lamps provide a charming light and they have a gorgeous appearance when lit.
The pedestal and the urn can be placed together or displayed separately as both parts have independent lights.
Placed in a main entry hall, besdie a door in any other room or near a console table they will be stunning.
Eye-catching used alone or with other alabaster urn table lamps and floor lamps to create a theatrical atmosphere (as shown at the images)
On sale as a set ( column pedestal stand...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Antique French Neo-Classical Style Carved Gilt Painted Wood Fragment Table Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French architectural fragment that has been modified into a table lamp. The wiring is vintage and was completed by B&P in Tennessee. The finish is an antique white and a si...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Striking Classical Design Press Glass with Original Rope Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical size 1920s ceiling lamp.
This rare and thick glass shade pendant comes with a number of striking, neoclassical features that...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Painted Sheet Metal And Brass Wall Lights, 20th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair Of Painted Sheet Metal And Brass Wall Lights, 20th Century
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Etched Glass Silver Plated Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910 Italian silver plated lantern with etched glass in floral motif and interior cluster of 4 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Drop (current) 37"
Minimum drop 27"
Diam...
Category
1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces, 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Maison Lancel Bronze Horse Sconces
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
1950s Modern Neoclassical Gilt Metal Three Candle Sconces Barcelona
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $975....Neoclassical in style, this pair of appliques or sconces feature an antiqued gilt finish and three branch arms with curling leaves, the arms ending in upturned c...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$700 Sale Price / set
28% Off
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
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Prickets Large Blue Candlesticks wired for Lamps
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Italian neoclassical table lamp bases from Tuscany, antique circular Rocchetto candleholders blue and Siena yellow painted pin...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Bronze Pair Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian bronze cherub sconces.
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,100 / set
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
$1,950
Pair of Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location .
Ready to use, canopies included.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Neoclassical Style Italian Giltwood Pricket Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous Italian hand carved gilt wood and gesso tripod pricket candlestick lamp, circa 1940. Marked "Made in Italy" on the base. This gorgeous lamp is decorated with hand carved s...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
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
$768 / set
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
Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, attributed to Maison Gagneau, Paris gilt and patinated bronze desk lamp designed as a quiver of arrows in the Neoclassical taste. C...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s.
This stunning Neoclassical-style pendant light fixture features a yellow and pale s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Table Lamp w/ Floral & Bird Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Wiring, New Shade
Dimensions:
23”H x 10”W x 4.75”D
Shade:
9"H x 13"W x 13"D
This vintage Italian Neoclassical alabaster table lamp showcases masterful craftsma...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Small Chandelier 6 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated bronze small chandelier with 6 lights. Engraved flowers on body and cups
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Baccarat (Attributed) Crystal Baluster Column Lamps, France Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Baccarat (Attributed) Crystal Baluster Column Lamps—France, Circa 1950s
This exquisite pair of Baccarat-attributed crystal baluster column lamps showcases the timeless sophi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Glamorous Pair of Frederick Cooper Brass Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous glistening warm coppery colored brass table lamps in the shape of neoclassical columns that rest on black marble 4.5 square bases. Custom textured fabric lampshades are a g...
Category
Early 2000s American 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.