Neoclassical Lighting
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A large 19th century pair of single arm bronze doré single arm sconces from France.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,900 / set
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
$176 Sale Price
25% Off
Onyx and Brass Column Table Lamp. 1920's.
By Metal Art
Located in Bromma, SE
Neoclassical Metal Table Lamp in Column form. Sweden, 1930s.
Atelier made lamp shade is included, pick any of the shades on the pictures.
Great Condition with only small signs of ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
$1,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Single Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single wall hanging lantern arch style made of solid brass, quality workmanship, bevelled glass, electrified with 3 40/watt lights, beautiful patina great light exposure. Working and...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large Unique Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze, crystal and blue glass chandelier of fine craftsmanship embellished with cut crystal prisms, crystal chains and a central blue cobalt glass dish...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Marble Carved Twisted Balustrade Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sizable mid 20th century twisted balustrade marble table lamp mounted on a sqaure plinth base. This Neoclassical style urn form lamp features beautiful veiling and hand carved detail...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble
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
1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 2 lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
European Periwinkle Blue Ceramic Table Lamp With Giltwood Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning Spanish 1950s periwinkle blue ceramic table lamp with the original giltwood base is a rare find for those looking to add a touch of vintage sophistication to their home...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Giltwood
$784 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Basket Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass 3 Arms Lustre Antique Neorenaissance
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite neo-renaissance brass chandelier - a real rarity and an antique gem. This antique chandelier has been lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin and its ...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 3 1940's French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Fish/ Dolphon Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Mathed SET of 3. French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze Dolphin/ Fish/ Sea Creature / Koi Wall Sconces with Original Opaline Glass Shades. I found these in the Montmarte section of Pa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,888 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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 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
1920's American Leaded Glass Light fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's American leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Historistic Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic 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
1930’s French Etched Mirrored and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style bronze chandelier with etched mirrored triangle body.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / item
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
2 Neoclassical Grecian Cameo Face Ceramic Torchiere Table Lamps 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage off-white porcelain mantel urn table lamps with brass bases, stenciled with neoclassical motifs including the heads of a Roman / Greek soldier and noblewoman. Topped ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$300 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Italian Dry Bar -Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1950s floor lamp -dry bar. Dry bar have 2 lights bulbs and when the door closes, the switch automatically turns off. Switch for the floor lamp is...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and unique French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier. The five arm chandelier is centered by a striking patinated bronze ball with a fi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair French 19th century neo-cassical ormolu and patinated bronze lamps. Each lamp is raised on a square ormolu base with a reeded patinated bronze column. Above ormolu u...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Alabaster and Marble Table Lamp France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Alabaster table lamp.
The material is very close from marble and Onyx.
US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BUYERS
Shade is not Furnished
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
$522 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Antique Rock Crystal and Bronze Table Lamp Attributed to Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Antique table lamp, attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, with gilt bronze frame raised on triangular shaped base with ball feet, and various cut and polished rock crystal shapes. In ve...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Red Tole & Neoclassical Gilt Medallion Tea Canister Lamp, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Red Tole & Neoclassical Gilt Medallion Tea Canister Lamp, Circa 1950
This Italian red tole tea canister lamp is a striking example of neoclassical design, featuring an elega...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 3 Reading Lamps with Removable Arms in Brass and Synthetic Green Painted
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Set of 3 Reading lamps with removable brass arms and synthetic green shade in painted sheet metal style. French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$7,359 Sale Price
30% Off
Big Pair of Neoclassical Tripod Bronze Lamps with Lions Paw, France 1925
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of bronze lamps with a dark patina.
Tripod base with lions paw.
One light each. In the style of Bill Blass.
Lampshades are optional.
France around 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,710 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$760 / set
1900's Neoclassic Green and Gold Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Neoclassic style light fixture with Greek key design and interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Plaster
19th Century Grand-Tour Roman Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Dresden, DE
This decorative early 19th-Century Grand-Tour, Roman hanging oil lamp is a copy of an original found in Pompeii. Mercury, the god of trade, thieves a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
c1870 French Bronze Sculpture Lanmp "Diogenes" Greek Philosopher by Barbedienne
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1870 French Neoclassical Bronze Sculpture Table Lantern of "Diogenes" by Leblanc Barbedienne. Small bulb inside the lantern is amazing. This sculpture is very highly detailed.
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,580 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$124,730 Sale Price
65% Off
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
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
Ormolu Mounted Celadon Porcelain and Pâte-sur-pâte Vase-Form Lamp
Located in London, GB
Ormolu mounted celadon porcelain and pâte-sur-pâte vase-form lamp
French, Late 19th Century
Measures: height 52cm, width 23cm, depth 17cm
Consisting of gilt-bronze handles and m...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
$4,940 Sale Price
20% Off
Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the baluster body decorated with "Deutsche Blumen" on both...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Bronze Urn Bow Tassel Filigree 2-Arm Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French neoclassical style bronze urn, bow, tassel and filigree 2-arm sconces
Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French neoclassical style carved alabaster and patinated bronze chandelier of fine detail embellished with neoclassical figures in relief playing musical instruments.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Gold Giltwood White Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Gold Giltwood White Candlestick Table Lamp with Paw Feet and Distressed Finish. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 44" H (to finial) x 32" H ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
$1,330 Sale Price
60% Off
Gilt Nickel & White Opaline Ostrich Egg Table Lamp in style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Gilt nickel and white opaline ostrich egg table lamp. French work in the style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
We can have the table lamp rewired by our electrician for a French use bu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,120 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Neo-Classical Carved Grand Tour Style Gilt Tole Wall Sconces By Palladio - Pair
By Palladio
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian neo-classical style carved giltwood and tole wall sconces by Palladio. They have mail and female facing intaglio inspired busts. Each sconce has a gilded ur...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat and Barbedienne
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Exceptional Neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze chandelier by Baccarat. Signed "Baccarat" in raised lettering on the bobeches and F. Barbedienne on the bronze work. Provenance...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental size beautifully carved Italian Neoclassical style silvered lamps. The lamps have custom hand painted parchment shades. The lamps are newly wired with drip wax candle covers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver
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
1920's Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst shaped etched mirrored back plate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved & Tole Pricket Lamps. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt carved wood tole prickets with urn & floral motif resting on squared plinths. Prickets have been electrified . Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Tin
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine patinated bronze and ormolu bases with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Silvered Urn-Shaped Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique lamps on bedside tables or on top of a console in an entry! Crafted in Italy circa 1960, each urn formed lamp features intricately carved bases with scrol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 Maitland Smith Silver Neoclassical Delphin Koi Fish Table Banquet Lamps 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith table lamps, made of heavy cast metal with a bright silver finish, showing a Neoclassical style pedestal like ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,250 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
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
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
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.