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
Pair of Huges French Torchères, 4 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of 8 French torchères, 4 pairs, iron and glass flame. Perfect for an impressive decor.
Sold by pair
From a French Chateau in Lorraine.
1 light, 60 watt max bulb.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of supremely elegant neoclassical style wall sconces having central gilt lion medallion set against nickel plated discs, with arrow decoration and two arms in each. Gorgeous cas...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze and Crystal Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of early 19th century patinated and gilt bronze and crystal wall lights, having flower head finial over a series of branches with drops and two tiers of swag draped arms, h...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Wedgwood Style Warm Yellow Table Lamp, circa 1950s
By Wedgwood
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Honey yellow glazed soft shaped neoclassical Wedgwood Jasperware style table lamp with silky white molded relief decorations depicting human figures, birds and floral ornaments. Dani...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
2 Historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s
Solid brass
Very beautiful cut glass rods
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Danish Heiberg Table Lamps in White Porcelain and Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A matching 'small' and large example of the original Heiberg table lamps. They are made from white glazed porcelain featuring accents in patinated brass. The name Heiberg derives fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI & VERONESE, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown Murano glass of rare finesse, unique pieces by Flavio Poli, Veronese edition, Murano,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
19th Century Classical Russian Emerald Glass Domed Pendant with Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stately classical pendant was realized in Russia during the 19th century. It features a domed translucent body blown in a rich emerald green glass; a sculptural undulating finia...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brass Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamp With Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass three-arm bouillotte lamp with black & gold tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 25.5"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 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
German Neoclassical Crystal Obelisk Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical crystal obelisk chandelier has eight lights and faceted hand cut crystals of varying shapes and sizes hang on a patinated wrought iron ...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1920's Gilt Bronze Flush Mounted with Opaline Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's leaded glass light fixtures with 2 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Neoclassic Style Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neoclassic style Nine-light Chandelier. Circa 1910. A beautiful 32" in diameter bronze neoclassic style chandelier which is a full 77"...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Baccarat 'Atrib.' Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Ormolu mounted Baccarat ( atrib.) crystal flush mount chandelier.
France, circa 1900s
Attributed to Baccarat
An impressive, diminutive work, which displays the s...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Ormolu
Antique Neoclassical Figural Marble Lamp with Tole Bouillotte Shade
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique neoclassical figural marble lamp with tole Bouillotte shade.
Additional information:
Materials: Marble, Tole
Color: Antique White
Perio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
Early 20th-Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This chandelier from the early 20th century showcases the Neoclassical style, which emerged in Europe during the early 18th century. This design aesthetic emphasized symmetry and dre...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Large French Old Paris Apothecary 'Extrait Belladone' Jar, Now as a Lamp
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large French Old Paris Apothecary 'Extrait Belladone' Jar, Now as a Lamp
France, early 20th century, possibly an apothecary fixture
A large French Old Paris Apothecary Jar, now repu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
A SHABBY-CHIC SEVENTIES NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant, luxurious and very large table lamp, Art-Deco, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Cylindrical base and ovoid body in thick white enameled ceramic, gilded bronze ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Good Quality Pair of 1960's Frederick Cooper Campagna-form Solid Brass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each heavy lamp of neoclassical campagna form adorned with draped swags all raised on anthemion feet
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces.
US rewired, refinished.
Category
1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Equestrian Inspired Faux Bois & Faux Bamboo By Chelsea House
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this lamp! It is an equestrian inspired lamp with faux bois drum shade. It is a large ceramic base with faux bamboo rings woven with a faux canvas ribbon. The shade is paper w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's Caldwell Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell white and brown leaded lantern
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large French Regency Louis XV Wood Hand Carved Baroque Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Large neoclassic wood carved gold leaf Baroque giltwood five-light chandelier. the scrolled arms with foliate embellishment pincered to a gadrooned central knop with foliate baluster...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
1930 Etched Mirror Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930 bronze and etched mirror backplate sconces with two lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Amethyst Austrian Neoclassical Theme Campana Urn Mounted As A Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A spectacular amethyst vase featuring faceted diamond cuts, fan cuts and faceted border. The lamp with bronze Bacchus masks with handles, hand-chased grape leaves and an egg/dart rim...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Pair of Italian White and Mecca Giltwood Hand Carved Lamp Bases Verona, 1980
Located in Milano, MI
From Verona Italy, a pair of late 20th century hand carved mecca finish and ivory painted bases, suitable to make beautiful bedside table lamps, see the holes suitable for wiring in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pine
French Neoclassical Clarinet Wood Brass & Metal Table Lamp Black Gold Drum Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical rosewood & brass clarinet table lamp mounted on a round metal base made in France.
Comes with harp and carved gilt wood finial an...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Polychrome Enameled Bronze and Porcelain Flower Lyre Form Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These neoclassical lyre back sconces are in the Louis XVI style, and feature hand painted porcelain flowers. They are made of enameled bronze with gilt highlights, and are hung with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite mid-century floor lamp is a stunning example of craftsmanship from France, produced in the 1940s. Crafted from black forged iron, the lamp features beautifully designe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Continental White Faience Urn Table Lamps, Circa 1935
Located in Alexandria, VA
From the Collection of Anne Eisenhower. Each neo-classic form faience urn has a long neck above a baluster-form body with scrolled handles with paterae continuing to pendent foliage,...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Faience
Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Columnar Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of table lamps, of carved alabaster, each a round, Neoclassical, fluted column, surmounted by an Ionic capital, ending on round foot, and raised on square, graduated plinth base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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
Polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Alabaster Lamp circa 1940s
Located in Round Top, TX
Alabaster is made from an array of materials derived from two unique minerals: calcite, which is a carbonate of calcium, and gypsum, a hydrous sulfate of calcium. It was used across ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Iron Torchieres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French Neoclassical style iron torchieres.
Stunning pair of French Neoclassical style iron torchères, torchiere, torche`re lamps or floor lamps, circa 1920, possibly ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Table Lamp Alabaster Italy Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Table lamp alabaster.,It is in very good condition.
It is suitable to put on a side table in the living room or on a bedside table.
If the shipment is to the USA, it is sent with European to American plug adapter.
Beautiful Italian brown alabaster lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Baccarat Crystal Spiral Urn Form Table Lamp
By Baccarat, Paul Haasen
Located in Norwood, NJ
Baccarat spiral urn form table lamp. Baccarat style urn or vase form lamp on square black veined marble base with subtle gilt bronze embellishments, by...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th century Silver Plated Caldwell Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa late 19 centuru Caldwell silver plated lantern with 6 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconce
Located in Lomita, CA
The Louis XV style gilt cast bronze figural wall sconce is from the late 19th Century. The two-light sconce featuring a nude male figure against a shaped back, issuing a pair of ta...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Tole Red & Gilt Decorative Foliage Fruit Basket Shaded Chandelier 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian tole red and black paint decorated six light chandelier with central urn foliage gilt fruit basket, acorn finial, and six scrolled arms with the original slot mounted shades....
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tin, Wire
Early 20th Century French Bronze and Orange Amber Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century French six-light chandelier is made from carved veined red alabaster and bronze. The design features a classic acanthus leaf crown that transforms i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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
Pillaret Drop Sconce by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Old Paris Tyrollian Fashion Motif Campana Urn, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Old Paris Tyrollian fashion motif Campana urn, now as a lamp
The upper part depicting a dressed seated maiden in landscape, the lower section with a standing model with a basket in ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Pillaret Rise Sconce by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Set of 4 FOUR 19thc. French Neoclassical style Bronze Ribbon Swag Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Matched Set of 4 French Neoclassical style Bronze Wall Sconces Mid 19th. c. Bronze draped ribbon swag form with great detail with tassel detail. Original unelectrified state. Can eas...
Category
1860s Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Iron Faux Candle Torchiere Floor Lamp Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of antique Athenian Neoclassical style scrolled iron faux candlestick torchères - floor standing lamps.
Each with single light mounted over large oversized faux c...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Iron
Superb Pair of Maison Baguès Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 2 lights sconces figuring a Numbien Warrior.
2 light, 25 watts bulb max.
US rewired and in working condition.
Measures: Head: 5" H,3" W
Optional back pla...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster Artichoke Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Italian hand-carved alabaster or onyx marble table lamps made in the neoclassical taste. The lamps feature a dramatic dark dyed finish that showcases the rich var...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Barovier Toso Neoclassic Obelisk Iridize & Gold Infused Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pair of large monumental table lamps or side table lamps. Made of iridize and gold infused Murano glass, made by Barovier & Toso Murano, Italy. Each light requires one Euro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Chandelier With Six Arm Supporting Frosted Art Glass Vases. Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass neoclassical chandelier from Sweden 1940s. Six arms supporting each a frosted art glass vase each 20cm / 7,8 Inches height.
The ch...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood & Marble Draped Urn Lamps, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Highly detailed pair of French neoclassical style silver leaf giltwood urn lamps featuring hand carved draped foliate garland motifs. These Louis XVI style lamps are mounted on marbl...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf
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
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.