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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White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.1’ x 8.3’ x 7.5’ inches. -...
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware box by Martine Rouillard, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware box by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 9.4 x 9.8 x 9.4 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware box by Martine Rouillard, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware box by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 5.9 x 9.4 x 7.7 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware box by Martine Rouillard, Circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware box by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 10.1 x 4.3 inches.
Ceramic
Terra sigillata covered pot by Alistair Danhieux, 2011.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terra sigillata covered pot by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2011. H : 11 x 7.5 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe, England, Alistair Aynsc...
Ceramic
Unusual Birch Tree Bark Nesting Decorative Trunk Shape Boxes
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Birch Tree Bark Nesting Decorative Trunk Shape Boxes Dimensions: Large Box: 12"x18"x15" Small Box: 11"x15"x13"
Birch
Glazed stoneware box by Jean-Pierre Viot, 1968. Unique piece.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware box by Jean-Pierre Viot. Artist signature under the base. 1968. H : 3.7 x 13.4 x 9.8 inches. - “Discreet, friendly, attentive, Jean-Pierre Viot is a central figur...
Ceramic
Green and yellow glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and yellow glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.5’ x 7.9’ x 7.1’ inches. - Bo...
Ceramic
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 27.2 x 9.8 inches.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Covered Jar by Alain Gaudebert, Vers 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic covered jar with glazes decoration by Alain Gauderbert. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Gaudebert ". Circa 1...
Ceramic
Boîte de Barbara Delfosse
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
This stoneware bowl by Barbara Delfosse features a central spiral motif, guilloché and animated by delicate reliefs that catch the light. Its deep brown glaze, punctuated with lighte...
Stoneware
Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic box signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base, 2011. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco Gold, Brown and Yellow Ceramic Luxury Box by Galvani
By Galvani 2
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a luxurious ceramic box from the 1930s, crafted in the Art Deco style. It has been manufactured by Galvani Ceramiche , famous manufacturer of the period. The exterior of the...
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed. Small lidded box glazed in chocolate brown, white and black from Aldo Londi's Piastrelle Bi...
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian ceramic box with blue and green coloring. Marked Italy on underside. Great stash box and tabletop object.
Ceramic
$1,604 / set
H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Set of Three Decorative White Ceramic Boxes or Pots by Lion French Handmade
By Eugène Lion
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Eugene Lion, circa 1940 Set of three decorative pots or boxes in stoneware ceramic. Elegant white ceramic glaze color. Original form of the 20th mid-century design. n°...
Ceramic
$240
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Gustavsberg. Stoneware wall relief in organic form. Deep blue glaze. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gustavsberg wall relief with hanging hole. Decorative stoneware wall relief in an organic four-lobed form with open sections. Finished in a deep blue glaze with lively bubbling effec...
Stoneware
Vintage Italian Silver Plate Decorative Box, Walnut Shape, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian silver plate box in the form of a large walnut.
Silver Plate
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, orange and matte brown, signed. Small scale box having a raw clay lid hash mark incising and decorated with an orange glazed pill pat...
Ceramic
Leather Jewelry Box Crocodile Style, Ralph Lauren Style, circa 1990s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A dark brown embossed leather jewelry or accessory box, American Classical design style, in the manner of Ralph Lauren, circa late 20th century. The exterior is wrapped in rich espre...
Leather, Suede
French Marquetry Jewelry Box by Maison Vervelle, Circa 1870
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood dresser box. The top is domed and the interior lined with original velvet. Bass bandi...
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl
Sicilian Glazed Terracotta Wall Decoration, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Sicilian glazed terracotta wall decoration, Italy, 1980s Reproduced a shovel of prickly pears. It is in excellent condition.
Terracotta
Postmodern Decorative Marble Box circa 1980
By Sergio Asti, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern Decorative Marble Box circa 1980.
Marble
Pumpkin Decorative Box
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite decorative object can be used to store small personal objects or small food items. It was crafted entirely in silver by skilled artisans in the shape of a pumpkin, whi...
Silver
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 16.5 x 13.8 inches.
Ceramic
A Beautiful Malachite Box
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an absolutely beautiful malachite box. The cylindric patterns are prolific and the chrysocolla veining is impressive all around. The base with legs, lid border, knob, and hin...
Malachite
Czechoslovakian Hand Painted Porcelain Round Trinket/Jewelry Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Czechoslovakian porcelain round trinket/ jewelry box. Its hinged lid is hand painted with a coat of arms like depicting two winged c...
Porcelain
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H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Black Decorative Ceramic Box-Sculpture by François Belliard, circa 1993
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A black and gold ceramic box-sculpture by François Bélliard. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1993. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculptural decorative box by Pierre Baey, circa 1970
By Pierre Baey
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware sculptural decorative box by Pierre Baey. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1970.
Ceramic
Vintage Limoges Tall Ring Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges tall ring box. Made in Limoges, France circa 1920-1930. Marked on base as “Limoges Fra...
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges Single Perfume Bottle Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges single perfume bottle box. Made in Limoges, France circa 1920-30. Marked on base as...
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges Purse Shaped Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges purse shaped box. Made in Limoges, France circa 1900-20. Marked on interior as “Limoge...
Ormolu
Vintage Limoges French Accents Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges French accents trinket box. Made in Limoges, France circa 1985. Marked on base ...
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges Perfume Box with Bottles
By Parry Vielle
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute and quality vintage Limoges perfume box with bottles. Made in Limoges, France, circa 1970. Marked ...
Pewter
Vintage Limoges Leather Violin Case Box with Violin
By Parry Vielle
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute and rare vintage limoges leather violin case box with violin. Made in Limoges, France circa 1970. Marked o...
Porcelain