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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 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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

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....
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

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
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Marble

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeously proportioned pair of neoclassical, gilded bronze 2-arm sconces; with acanthus leaf, acorn, swirl, and rosette detailing. Late Belle Époque style, France. Early 1900s. Me...
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Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Large English Neo-Classical Cannister Style Tole Metal Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an offering for a pair of large scale tole tea canister style table lamps designed by John Richard. They have wonderful, vibrant colors with the dominant being a distressed ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

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.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Wonderful French Neoclassical Swan Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Lamps, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French pair of neoclassical style swan bronze ormolu-mounted handle cut crystal lamps in the manner of Baccarat.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Ormolu

Neo-Classical Carved Grand Tour Style Gilt Tole Wall Sconces By Palladio - Pair
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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Stiffel Co. Brass and Ebonized Column Form Table Lamp
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Stiffel Co. brass and ebonized column form table lamps each signed. Each done in the Hollywood Regency Fashion of metal brass and ebony design with milk glass globes.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

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.
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1990s American Neoclassical Lighting

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Giltwood

1940s French Neoclassical style brass floor lamp, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a fluted center part on a tripode base. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Lamps Yellow Neoclassical Lion Traditional Table Lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
pair vintage 1960s traditional Italian tole lamps with matching lampshades. Material: Tole and fabric Style: Traditional Italian, French Country, French provincial, Louis XVI, Neoclassical, Vintage, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic Design: In the style of Edward Caldwell, Chapman manufactoring company Technique: Lacquered Color: Yellow and black Origin: Italy, 1960 - 1969 Gold corded with switch and an E27 socket Condition: Good working condition. Recent wires and the matching yellow lampshades are in new condition. The lamps are US compatible but an adapter for the plug is required Description: A pair vintage 1960s Italian tole lamps. Yellow painted tole vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Maitland Smith Penshell Obelisk Brass Lion Head Accent Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning pair of table lamps by Maitland-Smith. Body of the obelisk featuring a penshell veneer, contrasted by patinated brass accents.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Richard Ginori French Blue Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Urn shaped porcelain lamps featuring a french blue color and 22kt gold pinstripe detail. Lamps have been rewired to USA ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

20th Century French Chandelier - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 20th-century French chandelier, inspired by the timeless elegance of Coco Chanel, beautifully blends vintage charm with refined craftsmanship. Its gilded metal frame is...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble floor lamp C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble floor lamp C 1900 having a white glass shade, above a foliate embellished shaft, and a tripartite base with animal form legs ending i...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp With Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage Neoclassical style brown tole lamp with hand-painted foliate swag and fruit accents. There are two lion heads on either side of the urn. USA, Late 20th Century ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Laudarte SLR Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Marble Insets, Pair of Tania AP 2L
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SLR Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Stone Insets, Pair of Tania AP 2L Offered for sale is a pair of Ludarte SLR Tania gilt bronze wall sconces with two lights characterized ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair 1940's Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps. 1940's. Please look closely at pictures for finiah.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass original condition Original patina
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Empire Amber Crystal Basket Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Coimbra, PT
8-light French Empire amber crystal basket chandelier and chrome frame. Measures: Diameter 14.17 in/ 36 cm Height 33.85 in( 2 in chain) / 86 cm (5 cm chain) Weight: 26.5 lb/ 12 Kg 8 ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Chrome

Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces. Original White opaline glass shades Backplate is 3.5 diameter.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Four E. F. Caldwell Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces with Wedgwood Plaques
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These beautiful sconces are of the finest quality, and feature Classical motifs including bowknots and acanthus leaves. They are mounted with sage green Wedgwood...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Historistic Ceiling Lamp Vienna Around 1890s with Glass Sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s with glass sticks Polished and stove enamelled Glass sticks are replaced ( new ).
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Pine

Outstanding Set Three Gilt Bronze and Opaline Glass Caldwell Empire Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
An Outstanding Set Of 3 Gilt Bronze & Opaline Ribbed Glass Caldwell Manner Chandelier Fixtures In The Neoclassical Motif. They Are Adorned With Rams Head Masks And Urns Surrounding T...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Versailles" Lantern. France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 32 1/2" Diameter 16" CW5194
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pillaret Rise Sconce 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Ralph Lauren 'Sargent' swing arm wall lamps, c., 2-light wall articulated wall sconce, in "Butler's silver" finish, marked "Ralph Lauren" on wal...
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1990s American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

Andre Arbus Bronze Sconces Black Finish Hand Holding Light, Wall Lamp 1950 Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces in bronze, black finished Hand holding one light, very heavy and well done. The Pair comes with Custom made Black & Gold Paper Shade. US re...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Pair of Wildwood Black and Gold Table Lamps with Paw Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive pair of square columnar neoclassical style table lamps by Wildwood having urn decoration and a rich leathery texture. Fancy antiqued brass paw feet complete the rich styl...
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1990s American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble urns mounted into lamps, signed LÉON BOUCHER. Each lamp ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

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...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Grand Scale 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 8 Light Table Lamp c1880
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Neoclassical style 8 Light Table Lamp. This is a large, grand scale Gilt Bronze Lamp.Please look closely at pictures as they show the...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Pair Of 19th Century Wild & Wessel Desk Lamps
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of XIX Century German gilt brass adjustable desk lamps by Wild and Wessel, with white glass vesta shades. In the Classical manner.
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1870s German Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Neoclassical Toile Decoupage & Wood Column Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French neoclassical toile decoupage & wood column lamps France, circa 1960s Each one of a stained hardwood cylinder column form with a parchment colored Toile vignettes of...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Signed E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This truly amazing Gilded Age Chandelier of "tent and bag" form features strands of faceted crystal beads of graduated size. The gilt bronze fra...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, Acanthus Leaves
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian hand-carved Alabaster accent or table lamp features baluster urn form with a wreath of leaves (most probably acanthus leaves) accentuating the top of the urn. The bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Stone, Alabaster, Brass

Spectacular Neoclassical Ormolu Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge, spectacular late 18th / early 19th German or English ormolu 10 - light chandelier. The chandelier can be used as a candelabra or can be electrified (on request). The height ...
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18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Neoclassical style porcelain lamps. Stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical style Porcelain lamps with opposing Greek inspired faces, gilt swan handles and brass bases....
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Porcelain

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 )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Workstead, Maison Baguès, and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $240,000 while the average work can sell for $3,427.

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