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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase.
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Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Swedish Grace nickel silver table lamp, CG Hallberg, Stockholm, Sweden, 1920s
By CG Hallberg
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian neoclassical table lamp from the 1920s, produced by the renowned Swedish silversmithing company CG Hallberg in Stockholm. It features a gracefully slender st...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
French Vintage Brass & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage 20th-century lantern exemplifies French craftsmanship and reverence for tradition with its flamboyant brass frame of scrollwork that will really light up a room. Likely ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Venetian Antique Rare Stained Glass Lantern, Italy around 1870
Located in Hannover, DE
While searching for my clients, I came across this beautiful decorated lantern, and it took a lot of persuasion to convince the wealthy owners to sell it. It comes from an old manor ...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Magnificent Decorative Gilt & Crystal Chandelier With 35 Arms
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional gilded brass and crystal chandelier, a grand statement piece , richly adorned with hand-cut glass and intricate classical detailing.
This 35 light chandelier ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Etched Mirror Sconces with Cobalt Glass
Located in New York, NY
set of 4 circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with Cobalt blue glass
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Solid Copper Architectural Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate the curb appeal of your home or add a touch of timeless elegance to your outdoor spaces with this magnificent pair of large, solid copper architectural wall lanterns. The...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Copper
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 )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's Caldwell Mirror Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces with mirrored back plated
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Marbro Neoclassical Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Marbro Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Bronze, Marble
Color: Amber
Brand: The Marbro Lamp Compa...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Caldwell neoclassical style bronze chandelier with Greek key design and leaded glass Center part. 6 lights. Has Caldwell mark on top part.
Available 2 items
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Pair of POSTMODERN NEOCLASSICAL Wall LAMPS Sconces France 1990-2000
Located in PARIS, FR
A thin and elegant pair of (double) wall appliques sconces, to be attributed, France 1990-2000. Each sample consists in a single curved wall base with 2 short arms holding 2 long ver...
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique Neoclassical Brass Corinthian Column Standard Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly attractive Neoclassical design antique Victorian Corinthian column brass floor standard lamp now converted to electricity, circa 1890 in date.
This splendid lamp fe...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Neoclassical style alabaster and bronze pendant light fixture, ca. 1890.
An impressive late 19th-century alabaster ceiling pendant...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
French Neoclassical Style White Alabaster, Gilt Bronze and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style alabaster, gilt bronze, and brass pendant light fixture.
This impressive antique pendant light features a beautifully shaped carved white and ivory tone ala...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Hanging Lanterns-26”H x 15”W
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your entryway, patio, or garden with this exquisite pair of antique hanging lanterns. Crafted from solid brass and copper and a ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Copper
Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, Acanthus Leaves
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian hand-carved Alabaster accent or table lamp features baluster urn form with a wreath of leaves (most probably acanthus leaves) accentuating the top of the urn. The bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Stone, Brass
Vintage Neoclassical Urn Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired
Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Dimensions:
23”H x 6.50”W x 5.50”D
Shade:
9"H x 13"W x 13"D
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Table Lamp w/ Floral & Bird Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Wiring, New Shade
Dimensions:
23”H x 10”W x 4.75”D
Shade:
9"H x 13"W x 13"D
This vintage Italian Neoclassical alabaster table lamp showcases masterful craftsma...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Workstead Bole Sconce in Color
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
Bole positions a rotund form beneath a fabric shade, presenting a grounded yet buoyant composition for the wall. Available in White or Black Enamel, each version provides the perfect...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Enamel
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade
Style: French Neoclassical
Condition: Newly Rewired
Dimensions:
22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D
Shade:
10.50”H x 13”W x 13”D
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with scalloped backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930’s Caldwell Sunburst Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s Caldwell sunburst bronze sconces with 2 lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair 1920's Silver Plated and Beveled Cobalt Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light silver plated sconces with cobalt mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze and Glass Mirrored Half Lantern Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of mirrored half lanterns wall sconces, France, ca. 1970s.
Those highest quality wall lights are made of solid bronze surrounded by three glass panel and rectangular mirrored...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Two-Arm Crystal Sconces W/ White Shades Manner of Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Neoclassical two-arm crystal sconces exudes timeless sophistication, crafted in the manner of the iconic French house Baccarat. These stunning 20th-century wall-...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large Pair French Bronze Dolphin Motif Lamps Style of E. Guillemard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of French Bronze Neoclassical Stylized Dolphin Motif Lamps
France, Circa 1960s
A large pair of French bronze neoclassical stylized dolphin motif lamps, crafted in Franc...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces Brass Hand Holding Torch
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel neoclassical hand sconces, wall lights holding a torch.
Made in France in the 1960.
US rewired and in working condition
40 watts max bulb.
Priced by pair
B...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your entryway, patio, or garden with this exquisite pair of antique wall lanterns. Crafted from solid brass and boasting a beautiful...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Glass
Fornasetti Flush Mount Zodiac Ceiling Light “LEO”
By Fornasetti
Located in IT
A rare and captivating ceiling light from the iconic Zodiac series by Piero Fornasetti, featuring the sign LEO. This piece is part of a limited collection of flush mount fixtures ins...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of wall lights with 2 faces, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, in off-white enameled plaster, circular wall bases, 2 thick arms of square section surmounted b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Pair of French Maison Lancel Brass Hand Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel “Hand” sconces
US rewired and in working condition
40 watts max bulb.
Priced by pair
Back plate: 3 inches diameter.
Custom backplate available.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Alabaster Neoclassical Pedestal Lamp-Column Lamp-Silk Lamp Shade-60
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Magnificent French finely carved Alabaster Lamp in Neoclassical Style and with Silk Shade from the 60s
The soft Colors vary from beige to brown-rose and reflect the Classic Style T...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Metallic Thread, Brass
Neoclassical Style 8-Iight Italian Porcelain and Brass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant neoclassical style chandelier, eight lights, in porcelain decorated in pure gold and gold plated brass. Italian production from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Gold, Brass
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixtures with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French gilt bronze light fixture with 2 interior lights, and Opaline glass inset from a Paris Hotel (available also in silver finish)
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian White Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian white marble desk or table lamps in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, Italy. New white linen cu...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
By André Arbus
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, ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pending Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pending lantern
By: unknown
Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal
Technique: cast, mo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Amethyst Austrian Neoclassical Theme Campana Urn Mounted As A Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A spectacular amethyst vase featuring faceted diamond cuts, fan cuts and faceted border. The lamp with bronze Bacchus masks with handles, hand-chased grape leaves and an egg/dart rim...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Wood Pineapple Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century neoclassical style pair of table lamps having stylized hand carved pineapples on square plinths with a chic white washed finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Hardwood
Lampada in Porcellana Dipinta a Mano e Ormolu di Mangani Firenze Anni Settanta
Located in Milano, MI
Lampada da tavolo fiorentina vaso a forma di urna dipinto a mano dalla ditta italiana Mangani di Firenze di gusto neoclassico, con volute e dettali floreali dipinti in oro, manici e ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of NEOCLASSIC TABLE LAMPS, in the style of ROMEO REGA, Italy 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in PARIS, FR
An important and rigorous pair of table lamps, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classical, Seventies, asymmetrical compositions of 2 rectangular blocks in beige veneered wood, offset...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Caldwell 16 lights silver plated chandeliers from a very prominent state in NYC with a beautiful neoclassic design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brass Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamp With Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass three-arm bouillotte lamp with black & gold tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 25.5"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian, Piemontese, Silvered & Gilt Metal & Iron 12-Light Chandelier, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
hanging from a gilt metal crown form top with roundels and leaf forms, the later glass bead chains connecting to a central ring sharing the same pattern as the upper crown and issuin...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Prickets Large Blue Candlesticks wired for Lamps
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Italian neoclassical table lamp bases from Tuscany, antique circular Rocchetto candleholders blue and Siena yellow painted pin...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1920’s Caldwell Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures Pair
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920’s leaded glass large light fixture with interior lights (3 available)
Category
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.