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
Gilt-Iron and Crystal Italian Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt-iron and crystal Italian chandelier, circa 1860-1879. Six-arm gilded iron chandelier adorned with giltwood and crystal beads and pendants. Each arm supports a candelabra-size li...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
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
Superb Pair of Pewter Corinthian Column Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent pair of pewter silverplate corinthian column neoclassical lamps . having lion heads detailing near top of each column and amazing hand ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Serge Roche Inspired White Tole Metal Wall Sconces, Three Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Serge Roche inspired white tole metal wall sconce. They are electrified and in working order. They are not terribly old. There are three available.
Category
2010s Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Gilt Tole Applique 3-Arm Hard Wired Sconces, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Matched pair of antique gilded applique tole 3-arm sconces. Beautiful curving acanthus-leaf forms and soft gold with patina. These were electrified at one point, wires are still in p...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$3,000 Sale Price
25% Off
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Ceramic gilted
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Wall Lights or Sconces Neoclassical
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pair of French gilded bronze seven branch wall lights with rock crystal drops.
Seven scrolled finely chiseled arms on two levels.
Available three pairs.
Provenance from a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, 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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Dog Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of extremely unique Antique French Neoclassical style figural wall sconces. This rare pair of Dog sconces capture the refined elegance and symbolic gravitas of fine French decor...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Pillaret 34in Table Lamp by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
This stately lamp features a dramatic contrast of textures and materials. Almost 3 feet tall, the linen and steel column lamp has a presiding presen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
$1,180 / item
Antique Wedgwood Neoclassical Ram's Head Table Lamp
By Wedgwood
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous green & cream bisque Neoclassical style table lamp with mythological creatures, ram's horns, putti, and a Greek Key border
By Wedgwood
USA, circa 1920s
Measures: ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Pottery
1920 Caldwell Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
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
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat.
1 light. France, circa 1910. (3 available)
Dimensions: Hgith 8 1/2" Diameter 9 1/2"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,075 / item
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
Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Six-Arm Scroll Form Chandelier C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Chandelier with Six Scroll Form Arms and Faceted Font, c1930
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1950's French Neoclassical style "Winged Lion Holding Lamp" Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style "Winged Lion" Patinate & Gilt Metal Table Lamp. Shade is included.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$784 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of bronze and crystals French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crystals wall sconces, France circa 1900s.
The French sconces have a bronze frame with a Lyre shape.
The antique sconces are fully ornate with crystals: a few of them in past...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Zinc Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French neoclassical style zinc lamps.
Stunning large pair of French Neoclassical style zinc lamps. These French zinc lamps ha...
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Zinc
$4,250 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Faux Alabaster Table Lamps Beige
Located in Miami, FL
Wired and fully functional.
Measures: 33.50" high x 18" wide x shade depth 13.25".
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
$945 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Beautiful Pair of Celadon Green & Gold Urn Shaped Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of celadon green carved wood lamps having gilded highlights and neoclassical urn shape.
7.25” W x 6” D
Shade 13” H x 18” W at bottom
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Wood
Large Neoclassical Solid Brass Urn Table Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stately urn shaped solid brass table lamps features large neoclassical style urn on square ebonized bases. As shown without shades they stand 26 inches tall making an impressive stat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze sconces with two lights. Available 3 pairs and matching chandelier
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Vintage French Neoclassical Horse & Chariot Bronze Finish Urn Table Lamps a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire / Neoclassical Style Horse & Chariot Bronze Finish Metal Urn Table Lamps on Distressed Wood Bases by Westwood Industries - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lion Feet Bronze Neo Classical Floor Lamp Attributed to Arbus, France 1940's
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare patinated bronze lamp floor.
Attributed to André Arbus.
Height adjustable from 45" to 59" excluding shade.
Shade for showing purposes only.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Neoclassical Greco Roman White Porcelain Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Greco Roman White Porcelain Twin Handle Urn Form Table Lamps with Busts of Julius Caesar and his wife Calpurnia - a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Patinated Terracotta Lamps circa 1960/1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of patinated terracotta lamps circa 1950/1960
wear on lampshades.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
Lute and Tambourine Players Table Lamp Silk Brocade, Music, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century Neoclassical table lamp with “Musique” description with a dome brocade silk lampshade.
A lady playing the lute and a young child (putti) playing the tambourine
Heigh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Spelter
$1,005 Sale Price
31% Off
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
1900 Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A of circa 1900's Caldwell bronze lights fixtures with Opaline glass and interior lights
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch.
Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam.
4" diameter back plate.
75W/bul...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of NeoClassical Onyx Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
A pair of carved Oynx Urn form lamps mounted on lacquer and gilded Mahogany bases, new wiring. Pagoda lamp shades. Two horizontal sockets with pull cords in each lamp. Brass posts an...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Onyx
$4,600 / set
1940's French Neoclassical Maison Bagues Bronze Documented Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Neoclassical style Maison Bagues Signed and Documented Bronze Palm Table Lamp. Heavy high quality lamp!
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
1920's Silver English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A 1920’s English silver plated lantern with interior lights
Category
1920s British Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,200 / item
Large Italian Empire Crystal and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Empire crystal and gilt tole chandelier circa 1815-1835. Gilt tole repousse rings strung with crystal beads and pendants. Six gilt-iron arms – each supporting a candela...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf
Vintage Stiffel Empire Neoclassical Style Urn Form Brass Table Lamps - a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stiffel Empire Neoclassical Style Urn Form Brass and Ivory Enamel Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light socket) x 6...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large French Louis XVI Style 6 arm Gilt Bronze & Carved Alabaster chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive antique French Louis XVI-style chandelier, finely crafted in gilt bronze and hand-carved alabaster. This remarkable fixture features a beautifully sculpted circular alaba...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Light Brown Woven Raffia Wicker Bamboo Chandelier Lamp Shades, Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of six woven wicker or raffia chandelier lampshades. This set will be great to add a coastal or traditional vibe or to update an existing c...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
$187 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu, Opaline Glass, and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and large antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is arranged in multiple tiers, incorporating a complex structure of ormolu-mounte...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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
Pair of Cameo Jasperware-Style Porcelain Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of porcelain Rococo Revival cameo jasperware style. Jasperware is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Sometimes described ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This pair of very large wall sconces was made in Italy in the mid-20th century in the neoclassical style, using carved wood with a gilt finish. The design is based on 18th-century mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Wedgewood Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century Wedgewood urns converted to lamps with new custom parchment shades. Shades are 14" diameter x 8" high. Unusual color.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$3,650 / set
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Shield design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with unusual design
Category
1910s North American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Modern Neoclassical Style Brass and Blown Glass Chandeliers/ Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Mid-century style Modern Neoclassical lanterns / pendants / chandeliers. Sober, tasteful with the highest quality materials and workmanship, handcrafted g...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Palm Tree Chrome and Brass Neoclassical Style Wal Lights
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of palm tree neoclassical style wall Lights is made of chrome and brass. This isi a French work in the style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
$1,784 Sale Price
20% Off
1930’s Caldwell Sunburst Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s Caldwell sunburst bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair of Venetian Bronze & Decorative Etched Mirrored Wall Sconces, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian two-arm bronze mirrored wall sconces with etched decorative floral, bird, and butterfly motif. Sconces retain the origina...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Stiffel French Neoclassical Style Flame Torch Brass Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stiffel French Neoclassical Style Flame Torch Burnished Brass Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light socket) x 6" W ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Chandelier with Ormolu and Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century pendant chandelier was made in the Neoclassical style, which originated in Europe in the early 18th Century. The Neoclassical style was characterized by its s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 20th-century French sconces, inspired by the timeless elegance of Coco Chanel, captures the essence of refined sophistication and French artistry. Meticulously...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Billiard/Pool Table Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Extraordinary Billiard Chandelier, having solid turned bronze frame and Tiffany style shades (the shades are of a later manufacture).
Dimensions: Height 75" (can be shortened) Wi...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$26,500
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light
Neo Classical style.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12"
CW5269.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical French Flush Mount Greek Key Brass Decoration Cut Glass Shade, 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Superb neoclassical French flush mount Brass “décor à la Grecque” with round cut glass shade.
US Rewired and takes 2 light bulbs with max. 60 watts or LE...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps Candelabra Vintage Large
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Vintage 1970s It...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
$956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with rampant lions on backplate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
$3,800 / set
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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