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.
Antique Rare French Tea Caddy, Hand-Painted Briar Wood, Beaux Arts, 1830
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Exceptional 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 and ...
Wood
Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Symphonie Minérale" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1987
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Symphonie minérale » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 1987". Unique piece. - A great ...
Ceramic
Boch Frères Glazed Ceramic Jug, Belgium, Late 19th Century
Located in The Hague, NL
This glazed ceramic jug was produced by the Belgian faience manufacturer Boch Frères Keramis in the late 19th century. The abstract painted pattern in blue and red was inspired by the Fine pottery...
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase attributed to Louis Dage, circa 1930.
By Louis Dage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase attributed to Louis Dage. Circa 1930. H : 10.2 x 10.6 inches.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
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
Antique White Marble Bust of Smiling Girl, Unattributed Sculptor, 1820
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Wonderful white marble statue of a smiling sweet little girl, with flowers in the hair. a very masterpiece ! nr. O/7552.
Marble
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Pleins et déliés » by Pierre Martinon, 1991.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Pleins et déliés » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 1991. H : 21.6 x 11.4 x 4.7 inches. - A great work of art can...
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unique ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base "P. Martinon ". circa 2000. - A great work of art can of...
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic
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
Bronze Horse Sculpture by Antoine Bourdelle
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 20th century French sculpture of a horse was created by Antoine Bourdelle (1861 - 1929). The stunning hand crafted work of art exemplifies the beauty of this majes...
Bronze
Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay. Handwritten signature under the base “Accolay,” circa 1960-1970. Perfect original condition.
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 mat black glaze decoration by Tim and Jacqueline Orr. Signed at the base "Tim Orr". circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic
$9,850Sale Price|33% Off
After Odoardo Tabacchi, Italian 19th Century "La Tuffolina" the Diver
By Odoardo Tabacchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After Odoardo Tabacchi (1831-1905) a very fine Italian 19th century patinated bronze figure of "La Tuffolina" (The Diver). The finely cast brown patin...
Bronze
Antique Italian Glazed Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Spout
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful relic of traditional Italian country life, this hand-thrown terracotta jar was made for storing and dispensing olive oil. Its tall ovoid form is fitted with two slender ...
Terracotta
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos, circa 1980
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic wall platter by Michel Lanos. 16.1 x 12.8 x 2.5 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. This work is reproduce...
Ceramic
"Clash of the Titans, " Mythological Bronze Rondel with Male Nudes, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly influenced by Gustav Dore's masterful painting of a crowd of Titans pushing an enormous boulder at the top of a mountain, with lightning bolts over...
Bronze
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Unique piece. H : 15.7 x 11.4 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Unique piece. H : 18.5 x 11.8 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 18 x 14.9 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Unique piece. H : 18.5 x 11 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware bottle by Adélaïde Renault, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware bottle by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 7.9 x 11.8 x 4.3 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 24.4 x 14.9 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 13.8 x 9.4 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 22 x 14.9 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 20.5 x 13.8 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Accolay, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Accolay. Artis signature under the base. Circa 1970. H : 14.6 x 7.1 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware tubular vase by Martine Rouillard, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware tubular vase by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 18.5 x 5.1 x 5.1 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware tubular vase by Martine Rouillard, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware tubular vase by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 17.7 x 7.1 x 4.7 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware cup by Martine Rouillard, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware cup by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 7.9 x 12.2 x 11.8 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 table lamp by Martine Rouillard, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware table lamp by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 9.1 x 6.3 x 7.1 inches (ceramic only).
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
Glazed stoneware vase by Martine Rouillard, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. 1990. Unique piece. H : 8.5 x 5.1 x 4.7 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud, circa 1920.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920. H : 13.6 x 5.9 inches.
Ceramic
Porcelain Vase Designed by Claire Debril for Virebent, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain vase designed by Claire Debril for Virebent. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic
Ceramic vase attributed to Eugene Lion, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
By Eugène Lion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and yellow glazed ceramic vase by Eugene Lion. Unsigned. Circa 1920. H : 6.7 x 4.3 inches. - Originally from Saint-Amand, Eugène Lion belonged to one of those families whose ...
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 ceramic vase by Accolay, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic vase by Accolay. Circa 1970. H : 10.2 x 5.5 inches.
Ceramic
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « Martinon ». Unique piece. 2020. H : 18.1 x 9 x 5.9 inches. - A great work of a...
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
Glazed stoneware pitcher by Michel Gardelle, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware pitcher by Michel Gardelle. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980. H : 7.1’ x 9’ x 7.9’ inches.
Ceramic
Terra sigillata covered pot by Alistair Danhieux, 2012.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terra sigillata covered pot by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2012. H : 11 x 5.9 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe...
Ceramic
$5,500
Requin Baleine By Capri
Located in Paddington, NSW
Capri is a contemporary French sculptor born in Paris in 1957, known primarily for her expressive animalier sculptures. She trained at the École des Arts Appliqués Olivier de Serres ...
Cast Stone
White glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Lion » by Laurent Dufour, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Lion » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature on the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 35.4 x 15.7 x 14.2 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, Franc...
Ceramic
Sergio Storel, "Petit Totem" Bronze Sculpture, Artist's Proof 4/4, 1962
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A vertical bronze sculpture titled Petit Totem by Italian-born Parisian artist Sergio Storel (1926–2017), executed in 1962 and numbered as artist's proof 4/4. The work evokes the arc...
Bronze
Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration. Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ". Circa 1920.
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century French Bisque Figurine of Two Putti in an Amorous Embrace
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique 19th century figurine of two putti in an embrace - one putto wrapped in the other's arms with faces at a tenderly close distance. Likely French with a glazed p...
Porcelain
Geometrical Ceramic Vase by Pierre Devie, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A geometrical ceramic vase by Pierre Devie, France. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated under the base "Devie 1971". Unique piece, circa 1971.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 5.5’ x 5.5’ inch...
Ceramic
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
Marble and Gilt Bronze Orientalist Sculpture by Hautot
By Rachel Hautot
Located in London, GB
Marble and gilt bronze Orientalist sculpture by Hautot French, Early 20th Century Figure: Height 60cm, width 20cm, depth 18cm Base: Height 12.5cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm Overall: Hei...
Stone, Onyx, Marble, Ormolu
Ceramic Bowl with Celadon Glaze Decoration, by Jean-François Fouhilloux
By Jean-François Fouhilloux
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze decoration by Jean-François Fouhilloux. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece.
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
Glazed stoneware pitcher by Pierre Digan, circa 1970-1980.
By Pierre Digan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware pitcher by Pierre Digan. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 11.8’ x 7.5’ x 6.3’ inches.
Ceramic
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sargadelos Porcelain Funny Witch Figure From Spain
By Sargadelos, Tiffany & Co., Niki de Saint Phalle, Lladro
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic porcelain rendition that is colorful and joyful. This piece is in great condition with no chips. The representation of "funny witch" is whimsical and unique. A gr...
Porcelain
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
Emile Louis Picault French Bronze Tazza Compote Vide Pouche
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Louis Picault, French (1833-1915) "Olympias XCI Graeci Syracusis Captivi" bronze tazza Dated 1863. Standing on decorated base with Roman head motifs. Signed 'E. Picault, Exp...
Bronze
Exceptionnel Ceramic Dish with Abstract Decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An exceptionnel ceramic dish with abstract glazes decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne, circa 1970. Perfect conditions. Signed under the base " Linard". Unique piece.
Ceramic