Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Alabaster light fixture with interior lights.
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Alabaster
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.
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Alabaster light fixture with interior lights.
Alabaster
1920’s Silver Plated Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated chandelier with six lights
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Brass Lantern Hanging Pendant with Handblown Circular Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 20th century brass lantern hanging pendant with handblown circular glass.
Bronze
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
Plaster
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.
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Iron and Crystal Chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century ca. 1900 French Campaigne iron and crystal chandelier. 1 standart socket.
Crystal, Iron
Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp France Neoclassical Black & Gold Shade 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Floor lamp by Maison Baguès in solid bronze Faux Bamboo very heavy, high quality. French Neoclassical Lamp made in the 1950. US rewired, wo...
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silvered plated sconces
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1900's Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique a pair of circa 1910's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with mirrored backplate
Bronze
$3,975 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian polychrome sconces. Tall pair of antique Italian Neoclassical style carved wood polychrome sconces from Tuscany. These ...
Wood
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
Bronze
A Fine Silver over Bronze Billiard/ Over Counter Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Silvered Bronze "T" shaped, 4 Light Chandelier having metal shades. Europe, circa 1990. 4 Lights. Dimensions: Height 59" Width 52" Depth 16" CW5639
Bronze
Neo-Classical Style Carved Wood Sconces W/ Urns & Draping Laurel Garland -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale neo-classical style carved wood sconces attributed to Hendrix Allardyce. The wiring and candle covers are new and in working order. Note the lovely gilt urns wi...
Metal
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 19th C. French Regence Style Carved Giltwood & Mirrored Wall Candle sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-century French Regence-style Carved Giltwood and Mirrored Wall Candle Sconces, France, 19th Century A stunning pair of 19th...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Two-Tone Blackened and Silvered Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique lamps on bedside tables or on top of a console in an entry! Crafted in Italy circa 1960, each lamp showcases a classic and timeless design, featuring intr...
Silver Leaf
$1,340Sale Price|44% Off
Italian Dry Bar -Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1950s floor lamp -dry bar. Dry bar have 2 lights bulbs and when the door closes, the switch automatically turns off. Switch for the floor lamp is...
Walnut
1900's White Molded Glass Light Fixture with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's white molded glass light fixture with cherubs design 4 interior lights.
Art Glass
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical 5 Arm Chandelier. All original parts. Five arms issue from gilded glass bowl. Rings with jewels surround arms and structure. Hand blown and cut ...
Blown Glass
French Empire-Style Mirrored Sconce, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style sconce with convex mirror, two arrows, and gold stars, circa 1940. Rewired for USA with two sockets, 25W bulbs included.
Metal
Pair of Brass & Alabaster Wall Sconces in the Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of cast brass and alabaster wall sconces. The sconces have a wonderful shape, they are very unique and well made. Manuf...
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique pair of French ormolu mounted and Giallo di Siena marble Neo Classical table lamps, Circa 1870 in date. The pair are of baluste...
Marble, Ormolu
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-...
Porcelain
Neoclassical Alabaster Torch Sconces, Bronze Armature, Sweden, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical bronze armature support stylized flame shells, each holding one 40-60 watt bulb.
Alabaster, Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Frosted Glass Pendant Light with an Eagle
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze and frosted glass pendant light with an eagle from circa the 1920s. A decorative French pendant light made of bronze with a spread-winged eagle above...
Bronze
$11,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 19th C., Russian Neoclassical Bronze, Iron & Feather Pulled Floor Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Magnificent 19th Century Bronze, Iron & Feather Pulled Floor Lamp Torchieres. Likely Russian in original, possibly outdoor light posts from an important building. Extremely heavy gilt bronze bases with Neoclassical scroll work accented by fine wrought iron feathers. The center stem (which hides the electrical work) is surrounded by 4 finely cast bronze rods with additional central twists for detail. Studded iron work gives further support and detailing. The lamps have a detachable "hood" that showcases a later feather pulled art glass shade, each custom made to fit the lamps very eloquently by James Lundberg of Lundberg Glass...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Curved Glass Ormolu Bow Swag Tassel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French doré bronze curved glass ormolu-mounted with bows and swags and tassels Lantern 4 candelabra light fixture Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House New York City Wiri...
Bronze
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair French Neoclassical Crystal, Silverplated & Engraved Mirror Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Neoclassical Crystal, Silverplated, and Engraved Mirror Sconces France, 1920-1940, Art Deco in period, Neoclassical in design A stunning pair of French Neoclassical...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine patinated bronze and ormolu bases with ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$899Sale Price / set|59% Off
Pair of Vintage Ivory White Assembled Porcelain, Gilt Hand Painted Table Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
Designers Delight! This pair of gilt and ivory hand painted lamps is unique because they share a similar palette. The colors are neutral with shades of green, white, yellow and grey. Each lamp is from the second third of the 20th century and they are assembled here to create a great opportunity for statement lighting. One lamp features a single hand painted gardenia with a signature that reads W. H. Tonn. It is from an American workshop, according to the appraiser. It is 30.5 inches tall and 6 inches deep and wide at the base. The other lamp is of baluster form, with a vintage botanical pattern...
Porcelain
$7,800 / set
1900 Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell neoclassical gilt bronze sconces, newly rewired (UL)
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Bronze
American Classical Brass Wall Sconces, Rewired, 1960, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of wall sconces made of solid brass newly rewire with two 60/watt light each. Ready to use.
Brass
Handsome Black & Gold Lion Motif Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large black and gold table lamp having reclining lion sculpture on stepped base and elegantly shaped black lamp shade.
Metal
Maison Baguès Bronze and Enamel 'Feuillage' 3-Light Wall Sconces France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 3 lights wall sconces in great bronze quality and colorful enamel. Both came from the same house. Original foil label on the reverse, Baguès, Paris. Pe...
Bronze, Enamel
$3,800 / set
1930 Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Frosted Cut Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
French neoclassical style ceiling light fixture from circa 1910, with an ornate brass body and a beautiful frosted cut glass lamp shade. One sock...
Brass
$6,800 / set
1920s Silver Plate Sconces With Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with edged mirrored backplate.
Silver Plate, Bronze
Single Italian Urn Neoclassical Style Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Single finely crafted hand carved neo-classic style urn form alabaster lamp. New shade included. Measures: Diameter shade 12” x Diameter lamp 4.75” #2571.
Alabaster
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Engraved Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell chandelier with unusual scrolled arms with 8 lights
Bronze
$4,250 / set
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...
Zinc
Historistic Wall Lamp, Vienna Around 1890s
Located in Wien, Au
Historistic wall lamp vienna around 1890s Polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
1920's Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst shaped etched mirrored back plate
Bronze
Set of Giant Hand-Forged Country House Wall Lamps Apple, Plum and Pear
Located in Hannover, DE
This set of three enormous, hand-forged wall lights is exceptional, embodying elegance and quality. Hand-forged by a master blacksmith, each lamp is as unique as a snowflake. They co...
Iron
Pair of Georgian Style Bronze Wall Sconces, Plug-in 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of bronze or brass sconces features a traditional rounded sculptural silhouette with an ornate arm, equipped with a socket on faux candle base. The arms are equipped wit...
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Ormolu and Crystal Cut Column Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a splendid antique pair of ormolu and crystal Corinthian column table lamps. This opulent antique pair of table lamps feature Corinthian crystal columns decorated with classi...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Brass
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
By Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building. The sconce is in exception...
Brass
Wonderful Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Caldwell Two Candelabra Four 4 Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of Four French Empire / Neoclassical Gilt Dore Bronze Urn In The Manner Of E.F. Caldwell Two Candelabra Light Sconces Each Pair Sold Individually
Brass, Bronze
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Classical Silver Plate Column Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classical silver plate column lamps, with urn and swag decoration on the base. Working, original condition, shades and finials not in...
Silver Plate
$9,620 / item
Classic Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Brass hall lantern and based on a 1940's French design, this hall lantern marries a flowing shape with clean lines. The brass echoes the war...
Brass
Antique Italian Polished Pink and Black Marble Petite Table Lamp Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
This petite pair of antique Italian pink and black polished marble table lamps feature a neoclassic urn-shaped design on a four inch square base. The six side shades are original and...
Marble
Large French Louis XVI Style Antique Ormolu Torchere Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
This impressive floor lamp is finely crafted in the neoclassical style. The central column features a scrolling tri-form lower section terminating in three paw feet. A mechanism in t...
Ormolu
19th Century Baltic Chandelier with Brass Frame and Crystal Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnificent chandelier from the early 19th Century with cut crystal and cobalt glass accents is from the Baltic region. Medusa medallions are applied to the frame to offer interest a...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Very Large Antique French Marble Ormolu Candelabrum Carrier-Belleuse Barbedienne
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Marble Ormolu Candelabrum Carrier-Belleuse Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Candelabra: Height 198cm, diameter 80cm Base: Height 56cm, diameter 58cm Ov...
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-Century Sommerso Art Glass Table Lamp with Cut Crystal Shade, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Big and sculptural table lamp dating from the 1950s. The base is made of blown glass with a Sommerso effect, featuring a green core encased in clear glass. This technique creates dep...
Crystal, Tin
Whimsical Table Brass Desk Monkey Playing Guitar Lamp by Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical table desk lamp by Maitland Smith circa 1980's , excellent condition in a patinated brass finish working perfectly includes original shade elegant and unique details
Brass
Large French Neoclassical Style Bronze Three-Light Wall Light, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Impressive neoclassical or Louis XVI style wall light, decorated with ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves,...
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces 1 Light
Located in New York, NY
pair of Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Silver Plate, Bronze
$7,200 / set
A Pair of Neoclassical Design Torcheres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Neoclassical design torcheres. The Pompeiian-inspired design featuring shallow bowl supported by four attenuated vertical elements with round stretcher on a marble base. Th...
Marble, Brass
$4,400 / set
1930 Brown Patinated Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Caldwell 1920's bronze sconces with twisted arms
Bronze