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
1920's Caldwell Bronze Patineted Black Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's dark black patinated bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze light fixture with cut glass inset. (6 interior lights)
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
André Arbus French Bronze Neoclassical Hand Wall Lights/Sconces
Located in East Hampton, NY
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres, topped with their ORIGINAL frosted glass diffusers.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Helios ADA Sconce in Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
A fixed, wall-mounted version of our classic Helios table lamp, this ADA compliant fixture is a sculptural object d’art. This sconce celebrates the celestial while maintaining a mini...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
Polished Contemporary Brass and Bordeaux Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of baluster lamps has a graceful vase-style silhouette. The pair came directly from the showroom floor. of a recent auction. They are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique table lamps from the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company, of urn form, crafted from molded glass with foliate gilt bronze handles and pedestals. Ready for use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Giltwood Neoclassical Style Italian Urn Lamps C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical style giltwood urn lamps with carved acanthus leaves. The urns sit on plinth bases. The lamps are both in working condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
1920's Caldwell Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated chandelier with six lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Silver Plated Sconces with Grapes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated engraved sconces with two lights. Grapes on shield design
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces with Two Lights - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900s Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with flower design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces, unusual flowers design and large size
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
1920's English Silver Plated Bronze Large Chandelier with 36 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's silver plated bronze chandelier with 36 lights. Beautiful large chandelier in very good condition. Available two cahndelier as a pair
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's medium size leaded glass chandelier with flowers ornaments on body
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst etched mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Neoclassic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze neoclassic style double light sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Gilt Bronze Caldwell 8 lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze 8 lights chandelier
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Mirror Sconces with Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s mirrored back plate sconces with bronze fittings with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Lamps Carved NeoClassical Music Trophies Wall Sconces a pair
By Black Forest, Haute Couture of Luxury Interiors, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Chapman Manufacturing Company, Florentine
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Tall Italian carved sconces, polychrome painted in soft colors.
Material: Linden wood
Styles: Italian, French, Louis XVI, Antique, Neoclassical, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's Neoclassic Column Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's neoclassic column shape bronze table lamps. In very good condition.
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Double Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style 2 lights bronze sconces with etched mirror backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Bronze Sunburst One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's pair of Caldwell one light bronze sconces.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Cherub
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherub atop
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Bronze 6 Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell 6 lights chandelier with brown patinated finish
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
1920’s Caldwell Brown patina Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s brown patina Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Urn Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Urn Lamps. These white glazed ceramic lamps have new lucite bases and have been newly wired, new 3-way sockets.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Pair Of Neoclassical Cut Glass Wall Lights Attributed To Werner & Mieth
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The rare pair of Neoclassical wall lights, are suspended from ornate back plates with roman mofits, mounting a diamond cut container issuing three facet cut arms, supporting van-dyke...
Category
18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
1940's French Large Opaline Glass Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French Opaline glass table lamps with gilt details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vintage Italian Gilt Bronze Two-Light Neoclassical Wall Sconce (6 Available)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
Each of these sconces have a gilt bronze body in a traditional neoclassical or adams style form. They feature a two arm design with professional wiring. Also ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier with 30 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell 30 lights chandelier with Neoclassic design. (pair available)
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Bronze dore classic French style chandelier with 12 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier has fine definition because the casting of this
Bronze is very fine quality. The gilding on this piece is brilliant
And shows no wear. The scrolling arms are graceful...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Marbro Neoclassical Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Marbro Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Bronze, Marble
Color: Amber
Brand: The Marbro Lamp Compa...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1920s Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with thee lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s large Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 lights unusual size
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Italian Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Italian Antique Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces feature a tailored design that presents a less formal look, yet still provides an understated elegance that will wor...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier with 16 lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Neoclassic style two tiers 16 lights chandelier with Greek key design and black patina
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900's Large Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's probably Caldwell 30 lights Neoclassic silver plated bronze chandelier with beautiful details, original finish and patina
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s neoclassic Caldwell light fixture with interior light
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1920s Neoclassical Four Light Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style gilt bronze four lights sconces with rock crystals and crystals hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Regency Green and Gold Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical or French Regency style green and gold tole bouillotte lamp
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 11.75" W x 8.25" D x 19.75" H
Professionally rewired and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Gilt Bronze sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze sconces with neoclassic design and two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Silver Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
The circa 1920s neoclassic Greek style Caldwell silver table lamp with a lot of details: people body on bottom part and leaves on top
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, 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.
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