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.
Find a collection of Beaux Arts decorative objects, lighting, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Glazed earthenware pot, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware pot, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 12.8 x 24.4 x 22.4 inches. - Born in 1975 in Man...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$527Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau planter, majolica, early 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Cache pot in majolica with floral motif. The cache pot is suitable for an inner pot with maximum dimensions: H 18 cm, diameter at the bottom 12 cm and diameter at the top 17 cm. H 7....
Ceramic
20th Century large figurative Bronze Sculpture of a mother and her child.
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Cast bronze figural statue of a mother holding her baby. Measures 26.5" in widthX 10" in depth X 24" in height.
Bronze
Pierre Auguste Renoir French, 1841-1919 Buste de Coco, 1907
Located in Dallas, TX
Pierre Auguste Renoir French, 1841-1919 Buste de Coco, 1907 Signed Renoir and numbered 2/6 and stamped Cire Perdue C. Valsuani Bronze with a dark brown patina Height 9 7/8 inches (25...
Bronze
Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1940.
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1930-1940. H : 10.6’ x 6.7’ inches.
Ceramic
Red glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 9.8 x 7.5 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel L...
Ceramic
"Crest of the Wave" Sculpture by Harriet Frishmuth
By Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rare bronze "Crest of the Wave" (1925) Beaux Arts style nude sculpture by Harriet W. Frishmuth and produced by Gorham Co. Founders. Signed.
Bronze
After Auguste Rodin 'The Danaide', patinated bronze, later casting
Located in Den Haag, NL
After Auguste Rodin cast bronze , signed on a solid Oak base . signed ."poorly legible". One of the most tragic subjects in Rodin's oeuvre is the Danaïde. The Danaïdes were the...
Bronze
Stoneware vase by Pat & Joe Rowland with glaze decoration, circa 1970.
By Pat Rowland
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase with glaze decoration by Pat & Joe Rowland. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970. H : 9’ x 9.8’ x 1.6’ inches.
Ceramic
Set of 5 Large Vintage Venetian Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids and Fruit Handle
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare vintage cobalt blue venetian glass apothecary jars. Set of 5. Each jar has a lid with glass fruit or flower as handle. Perfect for vanity or bathroom storage. Very good conditio...
Blown Glass
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...
Iron
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1970.
Ceramic
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
Etienne Falconet 1716-1796 La Baigneuse (The Bather) Diana at Well Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
After Etienne-Maurice Falconet (French 1716 - 1791) La Baigneuse (Bathing Woman, The Bather) Patinated Spelter sculpture of Diana at the well. Signed and dated 1765 Measures 6" in w...
Marble, Spelter
Red glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed porcelain vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.5 x 3.1 inches.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 25 × 19.7 inches. - Born in 1975 in Manosque, F...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod, Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Porcelain Planter with Saucer, Hand-Painted Scene, Meiji Period
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant Japanese porcelain planter with a matching saucer is beautifully hand-painted with intricate, colorful scenes depicting traditional Japanese figures and landscapes. The ...
Porcelain
$284,500Sale Price / set|41% Off
A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine and monumental pair of French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchere sculptures titled "La Nuit" (The Night) attributed to Albert Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-188...
Marble, Bronze
$500Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Garland and Swag Brass Frame FE
Located in New Windsor, NY
Garland swag and floral elements decorate this brass frame, circa 1880-1900. Foundry stamp on reverse, FE flanking a Hammer. Very good condition. Overall dimensions are 5.13" wide...
Brass
Pair Antique Jacob Petit Style Old Vieux Paris Porcelain Flowers Vases
By Jacob Petit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique French porcelain vases. In the style of Jacob Petit. Each with extensive gilt decoration and painted floral ...
Porcelain
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
"David, " Large, Superb Bronze with Half-Nude Male Figure by Atkins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most finely sculpted and executed bronzes we have ever offered, this 22-inch sculpture portrays David as a handsome, lithe young man, with a small stone in his hand, ready...
Bronze
Black Forest carved wooden bull's head with horns
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Huge Black Forest carved wooden bull's head with horns , There's a small clock on the forehead that works, but it will need servicing. Originally, this hea...
Brass
$1,000 / set
Set of Four 19th Century French Apothecary Jars
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 19th century French Limoges style porcelain lidded apothecary jars with elegant hand painted floral decoration and lettering. One jar has a pharmacy label on the revers...
Porcelain
19th Century French Glass Demijohn Bottle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French globular form amber demijohn bottle with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1850-1860. 14"H x 11.5" Diameter Weight: 4.9 Lbs #80259B Packagin...
Blown Glass
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 26.4 × 10 x 9.8 inches. - Born in 1975 in Manos...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
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...
Silver, Enamel
Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth
Located in Norwood, NJ
Émile Louis Picault, (1833-1915). Pegasus and Perseus patinated bronze, French, 19th century. Fabulous original period bronze figural group standin...
Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
Red glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos, 1988
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 18.1 x 14.2 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. 1988. Unique piece. This work is reproduced in the monograp...
Ceramic
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
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.9 x 5.1 inches.
Ceramic
$898 / set
Pair Antique Boch Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Boch vases is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek arch...
Porcelain
Monumental ceramic sculpture " Bird " by Laurent Dufour , 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " Bird " with green mate glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who live ...
Ceramic
19th Century French Desvres Faience Jardinière
By Desvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or planter. Hand painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. Footed...
Faience
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 7.1 x 6.3 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. - ...
Ceramic
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece; Circa 1970-1980. H : 22.8 x 5.9 x 13.8 inches.
Ceramic
$348,500Sale Price / set|46% Off
Life Size Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Children on Crib, A. Tantardini
By Antonio Tantardini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antonio Tantardini (Italian, 1829-1879) An extraordinary Italian 19th century life size carved Carrara white marble sculpture of "A Young Child and a baby in a wicker crib...
Carrara Marble
$335,772Sale Price|20% Off
"Giuditta" by Ezio Ceccarelli, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Great female statue of Judith in bronze with brown patina and white marble from Carrara. This young woman holds in her hands, stretched over his head, a scimitar in its scabbard, ready to draw it. The weapon is fitted with a hilt decorated by a stylized lion on the top of the sword guard...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Mathurin Moreau Bronze of a Seated Woman
Located in Astoria, NY
Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912) Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Woman, late 19th century, the semi-clad figure seated on a rocky outcropping, clutching a bouquet of flower...
Bronze
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
Ormolu
Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez
Located in New York City, NY
This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...
Bronze
Important Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Black glazed ceramic sculpture by Michel Lanos, circa 1990
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 18.5 x 11 x 10.2 inches - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discov...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 1990-2000
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990-2000.
Ceramic
Large Plaster Hand Wall Sculpture, Monumental Artist Studio Study, 20th Century
Located in BORGO, FR
Large-scale plaster hand sculpture, likely originating from an artist’s studio as a study model, presenting a striking sculptural and expressive presence. This monumental piece captu...
Plaster
Porcelain Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1970.
Ceramic
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.9 x 8.1 inches.
Ceramic
Amazing Ceramic Vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing ceramic vase by Accolay with abstract decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. 8.7 x 6.7 inches. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. - ...
Ceramic
Black ceramic Porcelain Sculpture by Tim and Jacqueline Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with glossy black glaze decoration. Signed at the base "Tim Orr", circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic
Monumental Architectural Bronze Parrot Form Floor Candlestick by P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin, Maison Jansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A monumental architectural bronze floor candlestick in the form of a stylized parrot, stamped P.E. Guerin. Executed in solid cast bronze, the sculptural shaft rises from a naturalist...
Brass
Antique Bronze Garden Of Eden Charger by J.B. McCoy & Son New York
Located in New York, NY
Antique cast bronze hanging plaque with Adam , Eve and the Angel in the Garden of Eden. Finely detailed lush foliage, palm trees, surround the garden. Stamped in lower left rim, J.B....
Bronze
Stoneware panel by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware panel by Georges Martin with wood base. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 1.8 x 15.7 x 26.2 inches.
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Lucien Talbot, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Lucien Talbot, to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece, circa 1950.
Ceramic
Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Black Patinated Bronze Group. A French bronze group entitled 'Thesee combattant le centaure Bienor, esquisse' (Theseus slaying...
Bronze
Meissen Manufactory, Pair of Trumpet-shaped Vases, Germany, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine pair of trumpet-shaped vases in porcelain, flaring widely at the top into an elegant, blossom-like rim. The slightly bulbous base rests on a circular foot accented with a gilded...
Porcelain
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 9.8 x 8.3 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. - ...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase. French work, Puisaye. Circa 1920.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic vase. French work, Puisaye. Circa 1920. H : 9.6 x 5.9 inches.
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Gilt French Bronze of Venus & Cupid after Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful bronze of a seated Venus and Cupid. Modeled with a recumbent Venus attended by Cupid on an oval plinth in the manner of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. With finely...
Bronze
French Beaux Arts, Patinated Bronze Figural Vase by A. Bofill, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antoine Bofill (Spanish-French, 1875-1925) was a Spanish artist and member of the Animalier movement of the 19th century. Best known for his small, decorative bronze sculptures, Bofi...
Bronze