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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Glazed stoneware cup with modeled decoration by André Rozay, circa 1945.
By André Rozay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic cup with modeled decoration by André Rozay. Artist signature under the base « Androz 1944 La Borne ». Unique piece. Circa 1944. H : 3.9 x 14.9 inches.
Ceramic
Large glazed stoneware cup with modeled decoration by André Rozay, circa 1945.
By André Rozay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large glazed stoneware cup with modeled decoration by André Rozay. Unsigned. Circa 1945. Unique piece. H : 3.9 x 14.9 inches.
Ceramic
$2,877Sale Price|20% Off
Pop Shade of Green Porcelain Cuo, by Manufacture de Sèvres, 1962
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sèvre -Cup Pop shade of green porcelain cup Manufacture de Sèvres, dated 1962 Decor in shades of green by Bernard Bannier. Measures: H 5.5 cm / 2,2 in. Ø 18 cm / 7 in.
Porcelain
Ceramic Dish with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990.
Ceramic
Ceramic Dish with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-garçon, circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware sculpture of Saint Solange or Saint Soulange by André Rozay.
By André Rozay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware sculpture of Saint-Solange by André Rozay. Artist signature at the back « La Borne - Rozay». Unique piece. Circa 1960-1970. H : 22.4 x 7.9 x 7.9 inches.
Ceramic
$8,034
Pot couvert strié à anse
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Ce pot couvert à anse de Jean et Jacqueline Lerat témoigne parfaitement de leur approche sculpturale de la céramique. Réalisé en grès et entièrement rythmé de stries tournées, il se ...
Stoneware
$12,500
H 2.5 in Dm 5.25 in
Lucie Rie & Hans Coper Signed Stamped Yellow Glazed Stoneware Bowl, circa 1950
By Lucie Rie, Hans Coper
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous mustard-yellow glazed stoneware bowl with manganese rim by famed European potters Lucie Rie & Hans Coper. The bowl is signed with each artist's impressed seals on t...
Stoneware
Otto & Gertrud Natzler Signed Soft Pearl Green Blue Glazed Midcentury Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
Another sublime work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-walled bowl was hand thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by Otto with a beautiful pearl green/blue glaze. The bowl radiates in the light. This work is sure to give aesthetic pleasure for years to come and would be an amazing addition to any Natzler or modern ceramic collection...
Earthenware
$5,600
H 3.5 in Dm 7.15 in
Otto and Gertrud Natzler Signed Green Lava Glaze Bowl with Original Paper Label
Located in Studio City, CA
A masterful work by famed potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped footed bowl was wheel thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by...
Earthenware
$2,950
H 9.4 in W 8.65 in D 8.65 in
Laura Andreson Signed Monumental Glazed Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed (in Fall greens and browns) large bowl/vase by renowned American potter Laura Andreson. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design and shifting colors. Signed on the base by Andreson. A quite special and rare work. Certainly, one of the best pieces of Andreson's work we have had the pleasure to come across. Highly collectible. Would be a great addition to any midcentury ceramics collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Andreson, who studied under Glen Lukens, founded and headed the ceramics department at UCLA from 1933-1970. Her work can be found in many collections and museums worldwide including: Metropolitan Museum of Art The Museum of Modern Art Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Smithsonian Museum of American Art The Los Angeles County Museum of Art The Walker Art Center The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. Her exhibitions include: 1937 Rene Rosenthal Gallery, New York City, New York. 1938 First California Ceramic Exhibition, San Diego, California 1940 Honolulu Academy of Art. 1947 Eleventh National Ceramics Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1970 Fredric Art Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles, California. 1970 Laguna Beach Art Gallery. 1971 Mills College Art Gallery, Oakland, California. 1971 Hoover Art Gallery, San Francisco, California. 1971 San Diego Fine Arts Gallery, San Diego, California. 1971 Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Pasadena Art Museum, Pasadena, California. 1972 Ceramics West, Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Ogden Art Center, Ogden, Utah. 1972 Bower Museum, Santa Ana, California. 1973 Utah Museum of Fine Art, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1973 Clay and Fiber Gallery, Taos, New Mexico. 1973 California Crafts VIII, Crocker Art Gallery, Sacramento, California. 1974 California Ceramics...
Stoneware
$695
H 2.6 in W 6 in D 6 in
Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed bowl by renowned American California master potter Laura Andreson. This bowl features a deep, mesmerizing, rich purple/blue glaze. Gorgeo...
Earthenware
Green and red glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and red glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 2.9’ x 8.3’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Proven...
Ceramic
French Sevres Style Porcelain Teapot with Hand Painted Decoration
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Sevres style porcelain teapot dates to the late nineteenth century and reflects the continued European fascination with French porcelain design during t...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Hen Egg Basket Decoration Hen Brown
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket/container, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works. Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Ceramic, Clay
$650
H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Hen Egg Basket Decoration Hen Black
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with ox...
Ceramic, Clay
Otto and Gertrud Natzler Signed Yellow Green Glazed Bowl with Original Label
Located in Studio City, CA
Another wonderfully glazed and delicately designed work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-wa...
Earthenware
$120 / item
H 1.5 in Dm 3.5 in
White & Mint Green Small Ceramic Kawa Dish, Textured Porcelain Catchall Bowl
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped porcelain bowl with a tactile exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. Small & precious, yet surprisingly practical, the Kawa Dishes are equally well-suited as a jewelry dish, salt cellar, sauces & dips bowl...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$2,800
H 2.25 in Dm 4.75 in
Otto & Gertrud Natzler Signed Dark Blue Green Glazed Bowl with Original Label
Located in Studio City, CA
Another wonderfully glazed and delicately designed work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-walled footed bowl was hand thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by Otto with a beautiful dark blue or green glaze. The bowl radiates in the light. This work is sure to give aesthetic pleasure for years to come and would be an amazing addition to any Natzler or modern ceramic collection...
Earthenware
A ceramic cup by Andre Rozay to La Borne, circa 1946
By André Rozay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic cup by André Rozay ( 1913-1991) to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Rozay". Circa 1946. Unique piece.
Ceramic
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H 8.27 in Dm 11.03 in
Ceramic Dish with Green Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic dish with green glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Signed under the base. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Circa 1990.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Dish with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon, circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A big ceramic dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1980.
Ceramic
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H 1.58 in W 13 in D 3.15 in
Big Ceramic Cup with Blue Glaze Decoration by Jacques Lignier, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A big ceramic cup with blue glaze decoration by Jacques Lignier. Perfect original conditions. Handwritten signature under the base "J. LIGNIER ", circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic