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
Circa 1910 French Beaux-Arts Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Circa 1910 French Beaux-Arts gilt bronze chandelier. Finely cast French bronze chandelier in the fashion of Louis XV. This wonderful chandelier has a large cut crystal center b...
Category
1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Pair of 19th Century French Carved and Gilt Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of mid-19th century French candle sconces with carved floral-potted urn backplates, and gilt metal and wood arms. Sconces could be electrified for an additional fee.
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Antique Chicago Glass Co. Cast Glass Hanging Light Fixture, circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large beautiful quality heavy cast glass opaque white bowl in the Beau Arts style with antique bronze hardware. This bowl almost looks as if it's alabaster...
Category
Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Ceramic Table Lamp with White Glaze by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / REF 4
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration.
Sold with a new lampshade and a new European electrical system.
Signed under the base.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 2022.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / REF 5
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration.
Sold with a new lampshade and a new European electrical system.
Signed under the base.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 2022.
It' ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
French Wrought Iron Verdigris Sconces Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French wrought iron two-light sconces with verdigris painted patina. Scroll form with gilt tole acanthus leaves. Original candle covers. Rewired with new sockets.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A black 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
Ceramic Table Lamp with White Glaze by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / REF 7
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration.
Sold with a new lampshade and a new European electrical system.
Signed under the base.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 2022.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Wall Sconce by Barbara Delfosse to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce by Barbara Delfosse to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970.
NO SIGNED.
SOLD WITHOUT ELECTRICA...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp with White Glaze by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Ref 6
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration.
Sold with a new lampshade and a new European electrical system.
Signed under the base.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 2022.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp with White Glaze by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Ref 8
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration.
Sold with a new lampshade and a new European electrical system.
Signed under the base.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 2022.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jeanne & Norbert Pierlot to Ratilly, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration by Jeanne & Norbert Pierlot to Ratilly.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed at the base with the monogram.
Circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by La Borne Potters, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration by La Borne Potters.
Sold with a new lamp shade and a new european electrical system
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Beaux Arts Style Patinated Metal Two-Light Bouillotte Table Lamps
By Al Chapman
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair Beaux Arts Style Patinated Metal Two-Light Bouillotte table Lamps.
Very good vintage condition. Measure 9 inches in width x 9 inches in depth at the base and stand 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oak Table Lamp in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930-1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak table lamp in the style of Charles Dudouyt.
Perfect conditions,
circa 1930-1940.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
Dimensions: 45 x 18 x 17, 5 cm / 18' x 7' x 7'...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Oak
Ceramic Floor Lamp 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
Ceramic Table Lamp by the Potters of La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with glaze decoration by La Borne Potters.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Sold with a new electrical electrification.
Circa 1960-1970.
Dimens...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp by Tim Orr.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Sold with a new electrical electrification.
Circa 1970-1980.
Dimensions are mentioned only for the...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Arty Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp painted by Laura GONZALEZ.
Wooden base, lampshade in fabric by Maison Pierre FREY.
Made In France.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Plaster Lamps with Raffia Shades
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of plaster lamps with raffia shade, very original, handmade work that makes them unique. E27 base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Beaux Arts Bronze Three Light Sconces – A Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Early Electric, Exceptional Cast Brass Sconces. Greek revival styling. square backplate with fans of acanthus leaf castings pointing up and down. tapered round arms with classical co...
Category
Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Italian Brass & Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Italian brass & crystal wall sconces will make a delightful addition to your lighting scheme! Artistically sculpted brass depicts a floral bouquet gathered together at a central...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp by Pol Chambost, circa 1960-1970
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration by Pol Chambost.
Sold with a new lamp shaded new european electrical system
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base " M...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp with Brown Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with brown glaze decoration by Denis Castaing.
Signed under the base.
Sold with an European electrical system,
2020.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Accolay Potters, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with blue glaze decoration by Accolay Potters.
Sold with a new lamp shaded new european electrical system
Perfect original conditions.
No Signed.
Circa 1960-...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with Brown Glaze Decoration, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with brown glaze decoration.
The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic.
Sold with an European electrical system.
Perfect original condition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Austry, circa 1970-1980
By Jean Austry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with red glaze decoration by Jean Austry.
Sold with a new lamp shaded new european electrical system
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circ...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Big 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
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair ceramic table lamps 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
Yellow Murano Glass Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very charming mid twentieth century yellow Murano glass vase with blue glass lace overlay perforated with blue glass pontil decoration, now mounted as a lamp
Murano, Mid twentie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Table Lamp by Marcel Giraud, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Marcel Giraud, with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Giraud", to Vallauris.
Circa 1960-1970.
Unique piece.
Sold with a new European electrical sy...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with an european electrical system.
Signed at the base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair 19th Century Silver and Beveled Mirror Five Arm Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of large scale silvered bronze sconces feature Neo-classical motifs including laurel wreaths, acanthus leaves, and acorn finials.
Originally gas powered, and now ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Pair Antique Nickel and Crystal Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Pair Antique silver and crystal sconces. Delicate sconces, with 4.5? x 2.5? backplates. Completely restored and ready to install. New candle...
Category
Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Black Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of black ceramic table lamps 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
Big Ceramic Table Lamp by Huguette Bessone to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp by Huguette Bessone.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
Signed under the base " H. Bessone to Vallauris".
Unique piece.
...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing with Brown Glaze, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic table lamps by Denis Castaing with brown glaze decoration.
The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic.
Sold with an European electrical system.
Perfect original ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Murano Aplliques, Italy, XX th
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of Murano wall lignhts Baguettes in clear and smoked glass curved ad each end (8) steel structure , with 4 E 14 bulbs, the glass rods can be removed for transport.
Category
20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Abalone, Murano Glass
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a European electrical system.
Signed at the base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Raphael Giarusso, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp attributed to Raphael Giarrusso, to Vallauris.
Perfect original condition.
No signed.
Dimensions are mentioned only for the ceramic base.
Sold with a new Europ...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp by Hervé Taquet with Blue Glaze Decoration
By Hervé Taquet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp by Hervé Taquet with blue glaze decoration.
Unique piece.
Artist monogram at the base.
Sold with an new European electrical system.
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with 20 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and large-shaped crystals that are very clear with 12 lights on the perimeter of the well shaped frame. Scrolling arms
And 6 up lights and one down light at the crown. Spir...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Big Ceramic Lamp by the Potters of La Borne, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp by the potters of La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Wood burning,
circa 1970.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
Dimensions are mentionned for t...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp by Pierre Digan, to La Borne, circa 1970
By Pierre Digan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp by Pierre Digan.
Perfect original conditions.
Artist monogram at the base.
Circa 1970.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
Dimensions are mentioned only f...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large E. F. Caldwell Flush Mounts, Signed, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A pair of signed Caldwell flushmounted fixtures, circa 1920. The shaped cameo-style glass dome with classical motifs. With shaped gilt bronze frame and with acorn shaped finials on t...
Category
1920s American Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with White Glaze Decoration, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with white glaze decoration.
The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic.
Sold with a European electrical system.
Perfect original conditions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Antique Vase Table Lamp with Hand Painted Floral Decoration
Located in Richmond, London
An impressive, very decorative porcelain vase, now mounted as table lamp, gilded and polychrome-decorated with flowers, on a water-gilded base,
Continental, late 19th century.
Hei...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Gold
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Austry, circa 1960-1970
By Jean Austry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Jean Austry.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed at the base,
circa 1960-1970.
Unique piece.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
Dimensions are ...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Black- Brown Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2021
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A black- brown ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed at the base.
2021.
Sold with a new European electrical system.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by La Borne Potter Hardy, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Hardy, to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed at the base,
circa 1960-1970.
Sold with a new electrical system.
Dimensions are mentioned only fo...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Zoomorphic Pair of Ceramic Lamp, by Poet- Laval, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic pair of ceramic lamp by Poet- Laval.
Perfect original conditions.
Sold with a new lamp shades and new European electrical system.
Dimensions:
Lamp with lampshade and...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Stoneware Table Lamps by Pierre Digan to La Borne, circa 1970
By Pierre Digan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware table lamp by Pierre Digan to La Borne.
Signed at the base.
Perfect conditions,
circa 1970.
Dimensions:
28 x 28 cm / 11' x 11' inches (without electrical system)
30...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp with Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic table lamps with browned withe glaze decoration by Denis Castaing.
Signed under the base.
Sold with an European electrical system.
2020.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp with Green Glaze Decoration, Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with green glaze decoration.
Vallauris, France.
Perfect original conditions,
circa 1960-1970.
Signed under the base XF.
Sold with a new European electrical system...
Category
20th Century 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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