Neoclassical Table Lamps
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
Period: 1940s
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Each lamp measures: 10.25 wide x 10.25 deep x 33.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Maison Charles Style Gold Leaf and Brass Tree Leaves Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
French Maison Charles style neoclassical one of a kind gold leaf and brass tree leaves Sconces, Wall Lights with Half Shield Shades.
Two sockets on...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D
Shade:
10.50”H x 8”-13”W x 8”-13”D
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Lenox Porcelain Lamps in Taupe and White by Dav Art, NY, Pair
By Dav Art NY
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of Lenox attributed Neoclassical style urn form porcelain lamps by Dav Art, NY.
Charming, petite lamps in a soothing modernist color scheme of taupe and creamy white set upon s...
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1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940’s Italian Curved Alabaster single Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian curved white alabaster single table lamp
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
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 ...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Pair 1940's Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps. 1940's. Please look closely at pictures for finiah.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1940's Neoclassical Style Brass & Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1940's Neoclassical style Brass and Glass Obelisk Form Table Lamp. Shade is included.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Alabaster Urn Form Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Form Lamp. Beautiful white alabaster stone with very little veining makes it a prized addition to any setting. The urn sits atop a tall square pl...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of faux-bois metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Vintage Italian Alabaster Column Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fantastic Pair of Large Vintage Italian Alabaster Column Lamps in the neoclassical taste. Each with carved ionic capitals with reeded columns which sit atop a square plinth base. Bot...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
1940's French Large Opaline Glass Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French Opaline glass table lamps with gilt details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair, Aladdin Cast Glass Table Lamps
By Aladdin Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Trend setters predict "Granny-Chic" is the next big thing. These lovey table lamps would put you dead on point. Made by the world acclaimed oil lamp company, Aladdin out Chicago, jus...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Urn Uplighter in Alabaster, Table Lamp Art Deco White Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Table Lamp, White Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'upligh...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
A pair of Lalique Faune Lamps in glass
By Marc Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A large and spectacular pair of Faunes lamps by Marc Lalique in glass , standing on 2 dark grey metal bases.
The lamps have a neo classical inspiration showing 2 faunes playing the flutes...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Linen
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Linen
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp, White and Yelow Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period Urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'upligh...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century.
Shipping is complementary.
A great pair of side table lamps, heavy structure made of bronze, adjustable hand painted tole clip on shades...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small Neoclassical Style Crystal Lamp, French Work, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lamp is made of crystal. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Neoclassical style porcelain lamps.
Stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical style Porcelain lamps with opposing Greek inspired faces, gilt swan handles and brass bases....
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Maison Charles Bronze & Black Marble Eagle Table Lamp Neoclassical France
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles table lamp stunning handmade hammered bronze eagle like a Trophy mounted on a Black Marble Pedestal.
US rewired and in working condition. It takes three regula...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Metal
Pair of 1940s French Brass Table Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
This pair of French 1940s brass table lamps embodies timeless elegance. These lamps feature fluted stems resting on ball and circular bases, sh...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Faux Marble Hand Painted Wood Urn Lamps, circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux marble hand painted wood urn lamps, American, circa 1940s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The price and measurements noted include the shades.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Zinc
Neoclassical Ajustable Brass Floor Lamp with Tripode Base, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical floor lamp is made of brass. It has a tripode base, decorations on the central brass part and is adjustable so can be lower or higher as needed. This is a French wo...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Attributed to Cristal & Bronze Paris, Tall Red Crystal and Chiseled Bronze Table
By Cristal Et Bronze
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical style table lamp is made of red crystal and chiseled bronze. This is a very fine work, attributed to famous French designer crystal & Bronze, Paris, circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Linen
Astrolabe Table Lamp in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Astrolabe table lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet, polished iron
1 light, 100 watt max bulb.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Pair of Maison Jansen Table Column Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of vintage 1940s Maison Jansen table lamps. Giltwood, original sockets, shades replaced.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Signed Maison Charles "Eagle" Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles lamp, bronze eagle, original bronze shade. Three lights, 60 watts per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Tall French 1940s Bronze and Brass French 1940s Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning, tall table lamp exudes elegance and sophistication. Hailing from 1940s France, it boasts a breathtaking combination of turned bronze and brass components with a soft E...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Handsome Pair of Black Granite Urn Shaped Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two very substantial heavy masculine lamps having classic urn shaped bases in black granite that rest on black lacquer plinths. Brass double sockets and...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Large Gilt Tole Neoclassical Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large gilt tole neoclassical lamp with custom shade.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Linen
Neoclassical table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical table lamps 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 table lamps 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, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Maison Charles et Fils, and Frederick Cooper. 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 table lamps 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 $70,564 while the average work can sell for $2,188.
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