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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
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.

By Michel Lanos

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 31.9 x 22.4 x 5.9 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics in ...

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.

By Michel Lanos

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. This work is reproduced in the monograph : Laure Chabanne, Michel Lanos – Terre Libertaire, 2014, La Revue de la Céramique et ...

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.

By Michel Lanos

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 25.6 x 12.9 x 5.9 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics in B...

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Mounted Objects

Materials

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Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.

By Michel Lanos

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. This work is reproduced in the monograph : Laure Chabanne, Michel Lanos – Terre Libertaire, 201...

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Beaux Arts mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mounted objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts mounted objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mounted objects, popular names associated with this style include and Michel Lanos. 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 mounted objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $375 and tops out at $3,458 while the average work can sell for $1,844.