Beaux Arts Lighting
BEAUX ARTS STYLE
Beaux Arts furniture included chairs replicating models from the Renaissance and sofas inspired by Louis XIV. These pieces filled high-ceilinged rooms that featured tapestries fit for a medieval castle and were illuminated by crystal chandeliers reminiscent of those in European palaces. Leon Marcotte Company created furnishings for the White House mimicking the style of Louis XVI, while in France, cabinetmaker Louis Majorelle reproduced 18th-century pieces that would influence his later Art Nouveau style.
Students at the École des Beaux-Arts in 19th-century Paris meticulously sketched Roman and Greek art and architecture as part of a curriculum that elevated the classical world. This reverence for history informed the architecture and design being constructed in the French capital and beyond, where columns and pediments were joined with elements referencing the Renaissance and Baroque eras, culminating in grand civic buildings such as the Palais Garnier opera house constructed under Napoleon III.
Beaux Arts style, also known as Classical Eclecticism for its flamboyant mixing of influences, made its way to the United States in the late 19th century through American architects who studied in Paris, like Richard Morris Hunt and Charles Follen McKim. They designed monumental turn-of-the-century buildings like train stations, libraries, museums and mansions that featured soaring entry halls and grand stairways with nearly every surface embellished, from mosaic floors to stained-glass ceilings. The luxurious interiors of these Beaux Arts buildings, which weren’t crowded with objects as in the Victorian era, matched this spirit of opulence and embraced the past.
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Style: Beaux Arts
Incredible Early 1900s Beaux Arts Four Light Cast Bronze Chandelier
Located in Mississauga, CA
This stunning early 1900s four light is dripping with detail from the heavy cast acanthus finial to the rich cast dolphin arms. A quality fixture in its day (much as it is now) it wo...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Cast Brass Sconces - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th century cast brass sconces, a pair. The backplates are from around the 1020’s, and the arms and bobeches were cast in the 1990’s, from traditional molds. The backplate is ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Lamp Table, Attributed to François Lembo, Vallauris, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp table, attributed to François Lembo, Vallauris.
White, gold, glazes decoration.
Sold with a new European electrical system,
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Bellova Czechoslovakia Glass Boudoir Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Bellova Czechoslovakia Glass Boudoir Lamp with printed floral motif, apparently unmarked. 9.5" H x 7" Diameter.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Table Lamp in the Style of Georges Pelletier, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp in the style of Georges Pelletier.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a new European electrical system,
circa 1960-1970.
Dimensions are mentioned only for cera...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp by Roset, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic lamp with glaze decoration.
Signed at the base Roset.
Unique piece,
circa 1970.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a new electrical system.
Sold without lampshade...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
A big ceramic lamp by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp with glazes decoration.
Perfect original dimensions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1960-1970.
Sold with a new European electrifi...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Blue glazed stoneware table lamp by Bruno H’rdy, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed stoneware table lamp by Bruno H’rdy.
Artist signature on the side. Circa 1970.
H : 10.2’ x 7.5’ x 3.9’ inches (ceramic only).
H : 12.6’ x 7.5’ x 3.9’ inches (with elect...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2022.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Graceful French Sculpture Table Lamp from the 1950s
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
This imposing sculptural sandstone lamp, although large in size,
exudes remarkable grace and softness. Sold with custom-made lampshades created by a French designer.
Excellent condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Sandstone
White and brown glazed ceramic bowl lamp by Kaza, circa 1930.
By Kaza
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and brown glazed ceramic bowl lamp by Kaza.
Signature under the base. Circa 1930.
H : 11.8’ x 10.6’ inches (ceramic only).
H : 15.7’ x 10.6’ inches (with electrical system).
H ...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware floor lamp by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware floor lamp by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the side. Circa 1970-1980.
H : 39.4’ x 8.3’ x 7.9’ inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Table lamp in beige grog clay by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp in beige grog clay by Denis Castaing.
Artist signature under the base. 2019.
H : 12.8’ x 10.6’ inches (ceramic only).
H : 17.5’ x 10.6’ inches (with electrical system).
So...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Wood fired stoneware table lamp by Bruno H’rdy, 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood fired stoneware table lamp by Bruno H’rdy.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970.
H : 16.9’ x 10.2’ x 6.3’ inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Table lamp in blue slip stoneware by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp in blue slip stoneware by Denis Castaing.
Artist signature under the base. 2019.
H : 15.3’ x 10.6’ inches (ceramic only).
H : 20.5’ x 10.6’ inches (with electrical system)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Table lamp in beige grog clay by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp in beige grog clay by Denis Castaing.
Artist signature under the base. 2019.
H : 12.6’ x 10.2’ inches (ceramic only).
H : 17.5’ x 10.2’ inches (with electrical system).
So...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
White Oval Metal Floral Mirror Sconce
Located in Malibu, CA
Italian Oval mirrored sconce with 4 lights. Refreshed in hand painted white finish.
Iron flowers & leaves. Newly rewired with clear cord & in line s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Iron
Glazed ceramic table lamp by Les potiers d’Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big glazed ceramic table lamp by Les potiers d’Accolay.
Signature sous la base. Circa 1960-1970.
H :10.6’ x 11.4’ inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Circa 1900 Commercial Bronze Beaux Arts
Located in Mississauga, CA
Rare early 1900s cast commercial bronze combination gas electric pendant. The quality on this light is incredible and it would have been in a prominent building like a bank or public...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Antique Circa 1901 Gibson Gas Fixture Works Chandelier
Located in Mississauga, CA
One of the jewels of our collection and the finest American early electric fixture we have ever had. Made by Gibson Gas Fixture works of Philadelphia, it is cataloged in their 1901 catalog. See images. This was an high end fixture Beaux Arts fixture when made and would have been a custom order from the Gibson catalog.
Original stained glass center urn is in immaculate condition with no chips and illuminates with a light in the center as it was originally designed. Antique pulled...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early 1900s Bronze Beaux Arts Candelabra Sconces
Located in Mississauga, CA
Make a statement with this incredible pair of cast bronze beaux arts candelabra wall sconces. Dating from the early 1900s these were high end sconces in their day and would have orig...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glazed ceramic table lamp in the style of Jean Besnard, circa 1930.
By Jean Besnard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic table lamp in the style of Jean Besnard. Circa 1930.
H : 9.4’ x 7.4’ inches (ceramic only).
H : 9.4’ x 13.2’ inches (with electrical system).
Sold with a European elec...
Category
1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Red glazed ceramic table lamp by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1950.
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic table lamp by Pol Chambost.
Circa 1930-1950.
H : 13.2’ x 8.3’ inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1940s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Brown glazed ceramic table lamp by La Grange au Potier, circa 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic table lamp by La Grange au Potier.
Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1960.
H : 15.7’ x 8.7’ inches (ceramic only).
Sold with a European electrical system.
Category
1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Figural Nude Putti Gilt Wood Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Figural Nude Putti Gilt Wood Candelabra Lamp. Height to the top of the base is 20 inches.
Additional information:
Materials: Woo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Maison Jansen french chandelier in rock cristal, glass and metal circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Maison Jansen chandelier in rock cristal, glass and metal circa 1930 with drops and flowers.
Category
1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
French 19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Clear and Purple Drops
Located in London, GB
This beautiful chandelier was made in France in the 19th century.
Crafted from bronze with a mixture of clear glass and slightly tinted purple drops. All original.
Superb quality w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Maarten Stuer, circa 2021
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic table lamps by Maarten Stuer.
Signed under the base.
Sold with the lampshade and a new European electrical system.
2021.
Dimensions :
Dimensions with ceramic,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Maarten Stuer, circa 2021
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Maarten Stuer.
Signed under the base.
Sold with the lampshade and a new European electrical system.
2021.
Dimensions:
Dimensions with ceramic, electrical syst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Superb Quality Pair of French Brass and Etched Glass Lanterns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Quality Pair of French Brass and Etched Glass Lanterns
These lovely lights each have 4 flat glass panels, they are all etched with a border
The lanterns have a triple candl...
Category
1920s Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Brass
Very Royal Bronze Unicorn Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is early 20th century European. The Unicorn painted glass medallions are British Monarchy and read Mon Droit... My Right. One of the 4 pieces of glass is different and must ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Superb Italian Marble Column Lamp Set A superb set in Honey coloured pallet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Italian Marble Column Lamp Set
A superb set in Honey coloured pallet, the column has a triple column upright, the lamp has a baluster shape and...
Category
1950s Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Marble
Pair Large Antique Beaux Arts Brass Torch Wall Sconces, French Circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large pair of Beaux Arts period solid brass torch style wall sconces with original frosted and cranberry color flame glass shades.
France, circa 1900, early 20th century.
Recently ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glazed and Engobed Stoneware Lamp by Bruno H'rdy to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed and engobed stoneware lamp by Bruno H'rdy to La Borne.
Circa 1970.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
Dimensions are mentioned for the ce...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
A ceramic table lamp by Talbot to La Borne, circa 1940
By jean talbot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Jean Talbot to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1930-1940.
Sold with a new european electrical system.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Big Floral Florentine Gilded Wall Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our exquisite Florentine Wall Sconce, a true embodiment of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. This electrified sconce features f...
Category
1890s French Antique Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Metal
Glazed ceramic table lamp by Les potiers d’Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic table lamp by Les Potiers d'Accolay.
Perfect original conditions.
Artist signature under the base « A. Coula Fait Main ».
Circa 1960-1970.
Sold with a new European e...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Africanist table lamp with glazed decoration, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic Africanist lamp table with glaze decoration.
Circa 1930-1940.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
H : 14.6’ x 8.8’ x 8.7’ inches (cera...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Antique French Beau Arts Gilded Bronze Two Arm Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning pair of electrified, antique French gilt bronze, two arm sconces from the Beau Arts period, having shell and cabochon decoration, scrolling arms with leaf decoration and b...
Category
1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920 beaux arts cast plaster theatre lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A great set of three large cast plaster chandeliers salvaged from a theatre in Victoria , BC.
Rewired and very easy set up…lights can be lengthened or shortened. Great old worn s...
Category
1920s Canadian Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Plaster Shell Sculpted Sconce
Located in Ballard, CA
The shell decorative sconce is sculpted and then cast in plaster. The graceful design is a reference to the 1940s years and a reverence to Serge Roche, in the design world. Electrica...
Category
2010s American Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Ceramic Table with White Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze by Denis Castaing.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2022.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1914 Bronze and Milk Glass Chandeliers
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps were once gas and later electrified. We were lucky to acquire a nice collection of these impressive fixtures. It’s something that will not happen again. Each lamp is bron...
Category
Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Table Lamp with Black Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with black glaze decoration by Denis Castaing.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2022.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2022.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_03 » table lamp in dark green glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2020.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Vesprée » table lamp in raw stoneware, partially glazed in dark green by Denis Castaing.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2023.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Vesprée » table lamp in raw stoneware, partially glazed in white by Denis Castaing.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2023.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_03 » table lamp in white glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2020.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Floor Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta _07» floor lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2022.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_05 » table lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
2020.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Beaux Art Three Light Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Early Electric Beaux Arts Sconces. Early Electric, Turn of the 20th Century. Cast Brass. Price listed is per sconce. New Glass, priced separately.
Dimensions:
Height: 23
Width ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Tommaso Barbi Ginkgo Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 2 Ginkgo leaf table lamp in hammered brass by Tommaso Barbi C1970s Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bronze Pendant Light with Frosted Glass Globe Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
Ornate aged bronze fitter, a matching steel chain and a brass mount make up the hardware part of this pendant light. Comes with the original spherical frosted glass shade. Small quan...
Category
Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1972 Chapman Patinated Metal Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade
By Al Chapman
Located in Germantown, MD
1972 Chapman patinated metal Bouillotte lamp with tole shade. Base 9.5" inches diameter. Lamp is 33" to the top of the ring and 25" to the top shade. Shad...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wall Ceramic Sconce by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce by Denis Castaing.
Sold without electrical system.
2022.
It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ornate Beaux Arts 10 Arm Crystal Chandelier NY Plaza Hotel
Located in New York, NY
Original to the NYC Plaza Hotel, Beaux Arts crystal chandelier with 10 arms, cut glass bobeches and elaborate quantity of crystals and beads. Cleaned and restored. Small quantity ava...
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Wall Ceramic Sconce with White Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing.
Sold without electrical system.
2022.
It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Beaux Arts lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts 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 Denis Castaing, La Borne Potters, Accolay Pottery, and Edward F. Caldwell & Co.. 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 $446 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $2,372.
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