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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
French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp This handsome antique French Neoclassical style giltwood floor lamp is versatile enough to work in many different interiors and rooms. O...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Giltwood

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Scallop Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights in the Louis XV style with scallop shell form and two candelabra-size sockets. Ready for use.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Wonderful Sherle Wagner 3 French Bronze Glass Dome Flush Mount Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of 3 French bronze & milk glass dome flush mount light fixtures in the style and manor of Sherle Wagner Each fixture sold separately.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Workstead Pendolo Pendant II Large
Located in Floyd, VA
Pendolo Pendant II explores two opposing cone forms, and the latent tension between gravity and levity within their arrangement. Configured as a horizo...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Pair Of Neoclassical Urn Form Twin Table Lamps for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine neoclassical style tapering urns with tall arched handles with rosettes and Greek style bearded mask and palmette attachments. The neck with incised vines, the body with figures...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Stone, Metal

19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French lamp is a masterpiece of Neoclassical design, combining luxurious materials with intricate craftsmanship. The base is made of finely cut crystal, s...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Opaline Vaseline Glass Table Lamps - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Opaline Vaseline Glass Table Lamps - A Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H (to finial) x 21" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W x 6.5" D. ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Glass

Pair of Monumental French Antique Marble and Bronze Candelabra Torcheres
Located in London, GB
This pair of fine candelabra torcheres take form on a monumental scale, each of them standing almost two and a half metres tall. The casting is superior in its quality and could be attributed to one of the 19th century masters, such as Deniere or Barbedienne. Each torchere is formed of a fluted veined marble column set...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu, 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

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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

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Milk Glass

Pair French Black Tole Spartan Helmet Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair French black tole Spartan helmet table lamps. Pair of black painted tole table lamps in the form of Spartan / Roman helmets with curved opaque glas...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Tôle

Neoclassical style. Veined alabaster table lamp, France, 1940s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Veined alabaster table lamp, France, 1940s. Made entirely of veined alabaster, which has been turned, hand-sculpted and worked in relief in the shape of an Empire style vase, offerin...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Wrought Iron

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

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Alabaster

Pair Of Giltwood Two-Light Mirror Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of Italian giltwood wall sconces, each with a shield shaped mirror and two arms with singular candle caps. The two arms of light reflect in the mirrors for an opulent l...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Mirror, Giltwood

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

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Metal

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

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Bronze

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

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Brass

Brass Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a brass Neoclassical candelabra style chandelier that houses 6 lights, hardwired and ready to be installed.
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Large French Regency Louis XV Wood Hand Carved Baroque Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Large neoclassic wood carved gold leaf Baroque giltwood five-light chandelier. the scrolled arms with foliate embellishment pincered to a gadrooned central knop with foliate baluster...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf

Wonderful Pair of Fine French Gilt Doré Bronze Cut Crystal Column Lamps Paw Feet
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of very fine quality French style gilt doré bronze and diamond cut crystal ormolu-mounted column-form lamps with paw feet made in Austria accompanied by silk shades.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Bouillotte Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique solid brass Bouillotte lamp. 3 candle with draped chain accents. Great visual with faux tortoise interior. Detail throughout.
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gilt Bronze Chandelier, Basket of Flowers
Located in Tarzana, CA
A large French gilt bronze neoclassical style 17-light chandelier in a form of reticulated basket of flowers mounted with total of 23 arms in the form of tulips, circa 1900. Me...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

French Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A splendid two Candle Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with replaced pleated shade, now electrified. Fine details including Acorn Finials, Beaded Candle Holders...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Forged Custom Round Iron "Miami" Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade from our exclusive design and newly wired using all UL listed parts. Forged iron with handmade chain and canopy. Three upright standard size sockets rest on cupped iron bobe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

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

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal lamps. Each lamp is raised by a beautiful square cut crystal base with a beautiful wrap aroun...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Classic and elegant bamboo style, circa 1950s original Maison Baguès floor lamp. US rewired. Maximum wattage: 100W.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Polished Repousse Urn-Shaped Table Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique "Lampes a Petrole" (or oil lamps) were crafted in France, circa 1870. The spelter fixtures, converted into table lamps, sit on a round silvered base. They featu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Spelter

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

Aluminum Ceiling Pendant with Neoclassical Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco aluminum ceiling pendant pair, each model after the Transatlantic themes of aviation in the 1930s. Each comes with unique ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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

Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Red Marble Urns Mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each urn cast with frieze of classical figures, raised on a bronze-mounted rouge griotte square marble base. The lampshades are silk and custom made by Blanche Field...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

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

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

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Regency Bronze Patinated Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire neoclassical regency bronze patinated Bouillotte lamp with 3 candelabra sockets Completely rewired and ready to enjoy.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier with Blue & Topaz Colored Glass Pendents, ca. 1790
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Seven-Light Chandelier, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Glass chandelier with six lights around the gallery and one in the basket. The crown is decorated with hanging droplets while the basket ends in a droplet-shaped final. The candle sl...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

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Bronze

Fine Neoclassical Alabaster Figure of a Water Maiden Lighted on a Pedestal
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine alabaster figure of a water maiden on a pedestal. The single globe lamp is of a draped female water bearer with a lighted street pole behind her st...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

A Very Fine Maison Bagues Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Elegant Silver over Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Maison Bagues. France, circa 1930. 3 lights. Dimensions: Height 20 1/2" Diameter 26" CW5019
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Brass Urn Form Table Lamps by Tyndale - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Brass Urn Form Table Lamps by Tyndale - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H (to finial) x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

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 Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Lamps. The upper sections are made up of one solid piece of hand-carved and hand-polished columnar nat...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

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

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

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

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

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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