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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
Mid-Century French Carved Painted Lamp with Fruit Decor with Custom Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your table or console with this elegant single-light carved wood lamp, adorned with a charming display of fruits and foliage. Crafted in France circa 1970, the sculpture rest...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Wood

Fine Pair of Porta Romana Gilt Obelisk Form Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very fine quality Table Lamps by Porta Romana with an elemental Obelisk form and a sophisticated burnished gold finish. Takes a Candelabra base bulb. H. 25", base 5 x 5" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Blue Neoclassical Ceramic Table Lamp, William Morris Acanthus Pleated Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This vintage ceramic table lamp was handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a rare amphora-shaped vase by Flora Gouda, part of the Porcelina series produced between 1950 and 1970. We’ve paired the base with a bespoke hand-pleated lampshade in a reinterpreted William Morris Acanthus print, and finished it with a soft blue silk cord. The lamp was created without harming the original vase in any way. The amphora form, with its fluted pedestal and graceful curves, reflects a neoclassical influence filtered through the clean, modernist lines of mid-century Dutch design. Finished in a pale, slate-toned matte glaze, the vase belongs to Flora’s Porcelina series—developed to meet shifting postwar tastes toward muted, architectural ceramics. Its powdery surface diffuses light gently, lending the lamp a quiet, sculptural quality. The lampshade’s pleated craftsmanship echoes the vase’s ribbed detailing, while the indigo and ivory palette of the William Morris textile subtly mirrors the vase’s color story. Together, the lamp and shade create a thoughtful dialogue between classical reference and 20th-century restraint. This Flora Gouda lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Floral Enameled Opaline Glass Column Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Floral Enameled Opaline Glass Column Lamps Italy, Circa 1960s Pair of Italian Neoclassical floral enameled opaline g...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sinumbra Oil Lamp with Cut Glass Shade
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome urn form sinumbra lamp retains it's original oil reservoir. It features neoclassical motifs including cornucopia, acanthus leaves and flora...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Caldwell neoclassical style bronze chandelier with Greek key design and crystals hangings
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilded Greek Key Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single porcelain table lamp, having a vase shape of white glass, gilt decoration of two Greek key meanders wrap the body of the lamp, raised on round brass base. Stock ID: D4014
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Milk Glass

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
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1930’s Caldwell Sunburst Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s Caldwell sunburst bronze sconces with 2 lights
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconce
Located in Lomita, CA
The Louis XV style gilt cast bronze figural wall sconce is from the late 19th Century. The two-light sconce featuring a nude male figure against a shaped back, issuing a pair of ta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Mirrored Backplate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Table Lamp in patinated metal. 1940s.
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Malachite Neoclassical Style Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt bronze and malachite neoclassical style candelabra French, 20th century Measures: Height 122cm, diameter 60cm This large...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, 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

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

Frederick Cooper, Lenox, Neoclassical Style, White Porcelain, Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Frederick Cooper, Lenox, Neoclassical Style, White Porcelain, Giltwood, Table Lamps, 20th c. Pair of porcelain table or desk lamps designed by Frederick Cooper for Lenox and produce...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass and White Lacquered Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of brass with white lacquered elements. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Decorative Bronze Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a set of beautiful decorative bronze sconces, most likely originates from Europe in the 19th century.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell neoclassic style chandelier with Greek key design
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Candleholders, Calamine, Possibly France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks made in calamine that preserve polychrome remains and have circular bases on which are placed two figures dressed in Roman style according to the romantic vision...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Other

Patinated Bronze with hand Blown Glass Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
Patinated bronze lantern with 3 candelabra lights and hand blown glass shade. Dimensions 17" Diameter 45" Hight\, the lantern body is only 21" Hight.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Double Dolphin Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Neoclassical style brass bouillotte lamp with twin dolphins at the base and a cream colored tole shade. Early 20th Century Dimensions: 12ʺW × 8ʺD × 21ʺH Good vintage c...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative foliage crosshatched beaded urns, flanking graduated bell flowers, central etched urn...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th C French Neoclassical Gilt Opaline Glass Lamps 'Venus & Neptune'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th C French Neoclassical Gilt Opaline Glass Lamps 'Venus & Neptune' The Vases, France, Later 19th Century - Lamped in the 20th century A truly stunning pair of French Ne...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Decorative Brass Wall Lights with Mirror
Located in Roma, IT
Early 20th century pair of Italian decorative brass wall lights with mirror. This is a production of the first decade of the century in Venice, and the design recalls heavily the Ven...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Blue Porcelain Urn Form Brass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Blue Porcelain Urn Form Brass Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 24.5" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W x 6.5" D. {3-...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Two-Light Wall Lanterns
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable pair of French Neoclassical-style wall lanterns. These elegant wall lamps feature a polished brass frame and three curved clear glass panels. Each wall light has two sock...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Victorian Neo-Classical Bronze Torchieres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian Neo-classical style (19th/20th Century) bronze 3 sided torchiere with masks, musical instruments and foliate details supporting a white glass globe (PRICED...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Venus I Floorlamp
Located in London, GB
A monumental floor up-lighter lamp modelled after the harmonious curves of the female form. Sold individually. Available in UK, EU, and US compliant formats. In picture 3, Venus II i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Venus I Floorlamp
Venus I Floorlamp
$5,254 / item
Pair of French Neoclassical Bronze Mounted Opaline Vases, Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French neoclassical bronze mounted opaline vases, now as lamps France, 20th century Each one with a white opaline glass urn of typ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
As alabaster lighting was the first application of electricity in Sweden at the very end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, the designs often reflected the decor of the ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Exceptional Pair Of Neoclassical Style Porphyry Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable Pair of Urn form Table Lamps in Neoclassical style with good size and great weight. The stone in an Oxblood Porphyry with fine color and Classical brass mounts including M...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Stone, Porphyry, Brass

1930's French Light Fixture with Molded Cut Crystal Dome
Located in New York, NY
A large set from the Astoria Waldorf Hotel in NYC, circa 1930's French gilt bronze flush mount light fixtures with molded crystal inset. 2 interior lights.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Set of Four American Classical Brass and Halophane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These wonderful set of four sconces feature a reverse domed ribbed halothane glass shade with a polished brass arm with classical detailing. They have been newly rewired and are in e...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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.
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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...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Bronze and Black Lacquered Sconces with Lion Heads, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical wall sconces is made of bronze and black lacquered bronze with lion heads. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Pair French Empire Patinated Dore Bronze Swan Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair French empire patinated dore bronze swan neoclassical sconces.
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French, 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French, 19th century neoclassical style gilt bronze-mounted marble urns. The ovoid form marble urns flanked by foliate scroll handles with satyr mask terminals, o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bouillotte Lamp with Porcelain Flowers by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine quality Louis XVI style bronze bouillotte lamp, mounted on a Carrara marble base features hand painted porcelain flowers and naturalistic gilt bronze leaves and branches. ...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Italian Ebonized Lyre & Ribbon Gilt Wood Three Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian flanking ebonized musical lyre with ribbon gilt wood and gesso three arm foliage wall sconces, Mid 19th Century. Pair were origina...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood

Antique French Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XVI/Neoclassical Style Oak & Bow Detail
Located in Bastogne, BE
A magnificent pair of antique French bronze wall sconces, exuding timeless elegance and grandeur. These substantial sconces are crafted in either the Louis XVI or Neoclassical style...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

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
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces 1 Light
Located in New York, NY
pair of Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Baccarat Crinoline Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine "Crinoline" Chandelier by Baccarat featuring the classical crystal "plumes", octagon graduated chains and long slinder prisms. 8 lights. France, circa 1930. Dimensions:...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 19th C Neoclassical Gilt and Crystal Chandelier with Eight Candle Lights
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier An elegant 19th century French gilt metal and crystal chandelier, designed with a graceful tiered frame supporting eight candle...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Brass and Beveled Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A contemporary brass and beveled glass hall or dining room lantern/chandelier with six rectangular beveled glass framed sides supported from the top to the canopy by six scrolling ar...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Leaf Bulbous Table Lamps Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Large Carved Solid Alabaster Marble Leafy Bulbous Table Lamp on Gold Gilt Metal Bases - a Pair. Item features a high-quality, heavy construction, approx ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Antique French Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Swans Table Lamp Signed Picault
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Style Bronze Urn Figural Swans Table Lamp Signed "France, Picault" after Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915). Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H (t...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Iron and Tole Chandelier
Located in Winnetka, IL
19th century Italian iron and tole chandelier, possibly Venetian.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron

19th century French Neo-Greek Style Patinated Brass and Onyx Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome patinated brass urn converted into a lamp. Four laurel trees and ten different male and female figures, all in classical dress, in circle the urn which includes a pedestal o...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique French Bouillotte Bronze and Painted Tole Shade Table Lamp, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Great quality antique bronze base with three lights. Great looking red Tole shade with hand painted design. Measures 14.5" in diameter and 4.75"H for the shade Base is 5.5" in di...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Large Italian Alabaster Urn Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Beautiful Pair of Large Italian Alabaster Urn Lamps. Carved alabaster stone with some grey veining. This lamps a re stunning in person and make quite a statement in any setting. They...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with original gilding
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1920s American Vintage 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.

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