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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
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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe. 3 pair available. Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts. US wired and in working condition. Back ...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Murano Large 24 Arms Amber Glass Chandelier
By Venetian School, Formia Murano
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Impressive Neoclassical Venetian chandelier made in highest quality hand blown glass in amber clear glass with 24 arms set up for 24 candelabra lights at up to 25 watts E 14 Bul...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Large Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of Murano glass table lamps with a white marble base. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Please take a look at all our pictures to see the pretty gold flecks to the glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Metal

Elegant antique style two armed wall light
Located in London, GB
This decorative wall light is in the style of British neoclassical architect Robert Adam. Handcrafted and cut from metal, this stunning piece is beautifully gilded in a distressed go...
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2010s British Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Pair Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces By E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of signed sconces are by the renown firm of Edward F. Caldwell. The twin arms featuring Classical motifs issue from arrow form backplates. These sconces have been ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of four sconces by the renown firm of E. F. Caldwell are pictured in the Caldwell archives at the Smithsonian. They were originally made for "Shadow Lawn" (Henry Edward Creg...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

1910 bronze large milk glass neoclassical pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
a classic well made light fixture in solid bronze details with old brass finish . rewired and tested , ready for install. complete with large original milk glass globe.
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of antique French bronze table lamps
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite pair of table lamps, originally candelabra from the late 1700s, carries the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship into the modern era. Now fully converted and wire...
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1790s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Montgolfier Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier, ca 1900
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and exquisite gilt bronze and crystal hot air balloon chandelier. All original and preserved. French wired arms and hidden electrification of the balloon which produces and amaz...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Liberty Style Chandelier Centre Light
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Liberty Style Chandelier Center Light Made around the turn of the century incorporating Classical style with Art Nouveau influences, the eight branch ar...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Brass

Monumental Large Neo Classical Gilt Bronze Sculptured Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and amazing work museum quality of lighting Art. The first owner of this incredible piece of lighting art must have been one of the wealthiest people in town, because this qua...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze, Brass

20th Century Pair of White Resin Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases by G. Ruggeri
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps have a white creram glazed finish that covers this pair of resin cherubs from Italy in the early 20th century. They sit upon black finis...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Resin

Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen. Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm. Customizable...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting

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Bronze

Thew Brushed Brass Wall Light with Ochre Glass Shade by Artig
Located in New York City, NY
This brass wall lamp is part of the Thew family - strong, sturdy, modern yet classically trained in the ethos of early 20th-century design. Made of hand-brushed brass with an ochre glass shade that gives off a warm translucent glow. Thew can live perfectly in your built-ins, hallway, or over your bedside table. -Brass E26 socket. 4.5W dimmable LED bulb included. -Choose wiring: hardwire or plugin -Choose cord color: off white, dark green, brown or custom color -Choose wire side: Left-side (facing), Right-side (facing) All Artig Lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Silver Gilt Urns Converted into Small Lamps Hand Made Shades With Silver
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very nice 18th century Italian urns converted into lamps with custon parchment shades, silver leaf. These would be charming sconces on wall brackets.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Pair of Mirrored Candle Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage concave mirrored wall sconces. This pair is wired. The company that made this pair is the "Period Lighting Reproduction" in Chester CT. Very good vintage condition, c...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Metal

Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces Wall Lamps Neoclassical France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Maison Charles pineapple bronze sconces, US rewired an in working condition 2 bulb 60 watts Max. Measures: Back-plate: 5 inches H, 4 inches W (...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Sherle Wagner French Polished Nickel Glass Dome Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set French Polished Nickel & milk glass dome flush mount light fixture in the style and manor of Sherle Wagner
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive neoclassical style hand-forged wrought iron dressed with hand-carved and polished rock crystal and smokey rock crystal six-light chandelier. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Important Neoclassical Style Round Brass and Glass Lantern
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice, important and elegant round lantern is made of brass with a rounded glass. This is a French work in the neoclassical style. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

3 Fine French Neoclassical Brass Flush Mounts with Fluted Glass Shades
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three French neoclassical gilded lacquered brass flush mounts with a fluted glass diffuser. Price is per piece and includes US re-wiring.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp with Handles & Amphora Shape
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved Alabaster Amphora Shaped Tall Table Lamp, Spain, 1930s-1940s This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design with Art Deco accents. Twin Handles at both...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Lighting

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Alabaster

1965′ Maison Charles Fougères Lamp In Bronze Signed
Located in Paris, FR
SCULPTURE LAMP Fougéres model in gilded bronze with its oval-shaped lampshade in double patina brushed gilded brass with top and bottom edging on its black marble base. Dimensions: H...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

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

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Tall Alabaster Column Table Lamps
Located in London, London
Table lamps Alabaster Column Octagonal bases Shades not included Italy Early to mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Malachite Table Lamp, Imported By Marbro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite, 1960s malachite and brass table lamp in the neoclassical style. Designed and manufactured by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Florence, Italy. Imported by the Marbro Lamp Company. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

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Malachite, Brass

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th Century  A rare 19th-century American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern by S.M....
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal

Laudarte SRL Italy Gilt Bronze Candelabra Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SRL Italy Gilt Bronze Candelabra Marble Table Lamps, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of fine Italian candelabra mounted as lamps by Laudarte SRL Milano, Italy. They are w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Wire

French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s. This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose. The light shining through the amber color stone...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

A fine French Empire Chandelier, circa 1820
Located in New Haven, CT
An elegant 12 arm French pendant from the 1st Empire Period. The lead crystal prisms are all original and have a subtle grey/purple hue. The chandelier resembles a four tier fountain...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Laudarte SRL Italian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Marble Lamps, Micro-Infused Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SRL Italian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Marble Lamps, Micro-Infused Gold Offered for sale is a pair of fine Italian candelabra mounted as lamps by Laudarte SRL Milano, Italy....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Pair of Vintage French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet, console or bedside tables with this elegant pair of antique cassolettes converted into table lamps. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the urns are made of carved vari...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

A Fine Opaline Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Opaline Glass Pendant. 3 lights. Circa, 1900. Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 19" CW5063
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces. US rewired, refinished.
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1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

1900's Pair of Bronze Ionic Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Neoclassical bronze column lamps with Ionic capital details, supported on square base. Circa 1900s
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1920 Caldwell Neoclassic Style Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze and leaded glass lantern with interior light
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps feature a design influenced by neoclassical architecture, yet rendered with a modern flair. The diamond patterns of the...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces. Original White opaline glass shades Backplate is 3.5 diameter.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Maison Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Maison Jansen. 8 lights. France, circa 1930. Dimensions: Height 36" Diameter 32" CW5574
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of light with a primary single socket above. Bronze lions with rings in their mouths adorn the spheres and the bases have elaborate tripod shapes...
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1990s Philippine Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier. 9 lights (3 on top & 6 on bottom). France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 29" CW61
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier Roman Female Figures
Located in Milan, IT
A 20th century Italian seventeen-light crystal chandelier richly decorated with waterfall crystal festoons and pendants, realized with a Neoclassical style ormolu frame decorated by casted Roman Matron figures seated on dormeuse with palmetta shaped fan. Featured with ten curved arms ending with Edison 14 candles, additional seven E14 light bulbs inside the crystal basket. It is an Italian creation dating back the circa 1960s, with a superlative quality and gilding that may bring an Italian accent to your luxury interior. Listed measure do not include any chain, only chandelier structure and upper cup. Of Italian origin, it comes from a Milanese private estate and dates back to 1960s circa. The chandelier is in good condition, with new working wiring for Italian European standards, suitable for 17 Edison 14 light bulbs. Two separate wirings working for internal and external lights...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Spectacular Pair of Sheffield Fluted Columnar Banquet Lamps
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of large silver plated candlestick or banquet lamps in the Neoclassical style with Corinthian columns, probably Sheffield, with scrollwork capitals, converted to ...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Sheffield Plate

1970s French Glass Fruit Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Rare Table Lamp with Glass Fruit Bowl, with one foot in gold metal and black lacquer, topped with a cup filled with 3 Crystal fruit by La Maison Le Dauphin France 1970’s . In additi...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved Italian alabaster marble handled urn table lamp, early 20th century. Classic urn form features decorative bronze fittings, sculptural curved side handles, and a fluted column plinth...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Marble, Alabaster, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
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1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Ormolu Corinthian Column Sinumbra Base Table Lamps, France, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite pair of neoclassical Corinthian column form table lamps converted to electricity in the early 20th century from circa 1825 French Sinumbra oil lamp bases, the lost-wax-c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Ormolu

French Neoclassical Style Brass and Beveled Clear Glass Hexagonal Lantern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and beveled clear glass hexagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1920s. This adorable three-light antique pendant lantern features an elegant hexagonal brass frame with ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, & Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, and Handles. The lamps are fashioned in the neoclassical style and feature a brightly-contrasted ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

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Porcelain

Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Three pairs of Andre Arbus wall sconces. Bronze back plate and painted bronze hand. Nice and original old patina. 10" height with the shade, ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, by Maitland Smith An exquisite Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, made by Maitland Smith. The chandelier has...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Ebonised Lamps Neoclassical Carved Column Baroque Table lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Tall French black Ebonised Neoclassical Lamps with Cream Baroque shades. Style, Vintage, Neoclassical, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic, France, Louis XVI Design: Traditiona...
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

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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