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Beaux Arts Boxes

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
Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage
Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage

Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous bass Cello storage cabinet. Has 4 shelves that are 5 x 5 x 10.5. Door opens and closes with ease. Well made, high quality. In excellent vintage con...

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1970s American Vintage Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Iron

Glazed stoneware box by Jean-Pierre Viot, 1968. Unique piece.
Glazed stoneware box by Jean-Pierre Viot, 1968. Unique piece.

Glazed stoneware box by Jean-Pierre Viot, 1968. Unique piece.

By Jean-Pierre Viot

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler

Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler

By Risler & Carré

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique French enamel tea caddy. Mounted with gilt silver mounts. By Risler of Paris. Decorated with polychrome birds or paradise, rock outcroppings, and flowers/flor...

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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Kingwood Jewellery Box
Victorian Kingwood Jewellery Box

Victorian Kingwood Jewellery Box

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Kingwood Jewellery Box - with ormolu mounted decoration opening to a pink fabric lined interior - French Import for the UK market - 14.5 x 11.5 x 7"h

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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Italian Silver Mesh Handbag, Beaux Arts Style, 1870
Antique Italian Silver Mesh Handbag, Beaux Arts Style, 1870

Antique Italian Silver Mesh Handbag, Beaux Arts Style, 1870

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

G/409 - Antique, perfect, rare Italian evening handbag in silver mesh. What's better for a beautiful present ?

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Silver

Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin,  circa 1970-1980.
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin,  circa 1970-1980.

Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.

By George Martin

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.

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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Boîte de Barbara Delfosse
Boîte de Barbara Delfosse

Boîte de Barbara Delfosse

By 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...

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1960s Vintage Beaux Arts Boxes

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Stoneware

Late 19th Century French Marquetry Jewelry/Dresser Box, Maison Vervelle
Late 19th Century French Marquetry Jewelry/Dresser Box, Maison Vervelle

Late 19th Century French Marquetry Jewelry/Dresser Box, Maison Vervelle

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...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl

Unusual Birch Tree Bark Nesting Decorative Trunk Shape Boxes
Unusual Birch Tree Bark Nesting Decorative Trunk Shape Boxes

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"

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20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Birch

Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011

Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011

By Alistair Danhieux

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A ceramic box signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base, 2011. Perfect original conditions.

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011

Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011

By Alistair Danhieux

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A ceramic box signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base, 2011. Perfect original conditions.

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Tea Caddy, Hand-Painted Briar Wood, Beaux Arts, 1830
Antique French Tea Caddy, Hand-Painted Briar Wood, Beaux Arts, 1830

Antique French Tea Caddy, Hand-Painted Briar Wood, Beaux Arts, 1830

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/3321 - Little casket with beautiful landscape miniature, briar-tuia wood - miniature fixe on silk, A very rare objet : for collectors. I keep it leaning on a chest of drrawers ...

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1830s French Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Beaux Arts boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, 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 boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Alistair Danhieux, Gisele Buthod Garçon, Limoges, and Alain Gaudebert. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $3,107 while the average work can sell for $1,413.