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.
green ceramic Stoneware Pot by Antoine de Vinck, circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A big stoneware pot by Antoine de Vinck. Artist monogram under the base, circa 1980. Perfect original conditions.
Stoneware
Rare Stoneware Sculpture Attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A rare stoneware sculpture attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide-Poche in a Shape of a Wild Boar
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide-Poche in a Shape of a Wild Boar This adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze in the ...
Bronze
Decorative Dish with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon, circa 1999
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A decorative dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1999.
Ceramic
Important green glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important green glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.3 x 11.2 inches.
Ceramic
White and brown glazed ceramic pair of vases by Jean Langlade, circa 1920.
By Jean Langlade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and brown glazed ceramic pair of vases by Jean Langlade. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920. H : 10.2 x 5.7 inches.
Ceramic
Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 16.5’ x 30.7’ x 7’ inches.
Ceramic
Glazed cemic pitcher by Jacky Coville, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed cemic pitcher by Jacky Coville. Signature de l’artiste sous la base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 8.3’ x 8.3’ x 7.1’ inches.
Ceramic
Green glazed ceramic fish pot by Jean Marais, circa 1970-1980.
By Jean Marais
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic fish pot by Jean Marais. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 5.7 x 7.5 x 2.7 inches.
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
Brown and green glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown and green glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 11.02’ x 5.9’ x 5.9’ inches.
Ceramic
Pair of glazed stoneware candlesticks by Jacques Lacheny, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of glazed stoneware candlesticks by Jacques Lacheny. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980. H : 9 x 5.1 inches.
Ceramic
Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black glaze decoration. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Unique abstract stoneware sculpture by unknown artist, France, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Unique abstract stoneware sculpture by unknown artist. France. Artist monogramme under the base to identify. Circa 1970-1980. H : 20.5’ x 9.8’ x 6.3’ inches.
Ceramic
Jacques LAROUSSINIE, Wood-fired Stoneware Sculpture, la BORNE, France.
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Stoneware Vase-Sculpture by the artist Jacques Laroussinie. Remarkable one-of-a-kind piece, signed. This double-sided vase-sculpture was wood-fired at the renowned ceramics center of...
Sandstone
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
Engobed stoneware sculpture entitled « Astre Lune II » by Marteen Stuer, 2016
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture entitled « Astre Lune II » by Marteen Stuer. Artist signature under the base. 2016. H : 20 x 7 inches. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives and works in the G...
Ceramic
Architecturally designed vase By Christine Fabre
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christine Fabre (born in 1951) Untitled Architecturally designed vase in textured raku ceramic, bearing an impressed mark H. 73.5 cm Biographical Information Born in 1951 in Marse...
Ceramic
Woodfired stoneware "double bowls" sculpture , circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A woodfired stoneware double bowls sculpture by the La Borne Potters Circa 1970. Perfect original conditions. No signed. H : 5.9 x 6.1 inches.
Ceramic
A glaze ceramic cup by Vallauris, circa 1970, signed.
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A glazed ceramic cup by Vallauris. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
A ceramic sculpture, circa 1980-1990
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980-1990. 26 x 20 x 4 cm.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram et signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.3’ x 7.5’ inches. - Born...
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
Stoneware sculpture by Alistair Danhieux, 2013.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculpture by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2013. H : 7.1 x 10.6 x 11.8 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe, England, Alistair Ayns...
Ceramic
$400Sale Price / set|41% Off
A pair of large decorative iron and mirrored urns, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of decorative metal and mirrored urns, 20th century. Good patina, not sure provenance - feels like Beaux Arts. Haussmannian texture. These vessels do not hold water so more fo...
Metal, Iron
Terra sigilllata vase by Alistair Danhieux, 2009.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terra sigillata vase by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2009. H : 11 x 5.5 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe, England, Alistair Aynscombe-Da...
Ceramic
Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 12.9’ x 28.7’ x 8.3’ inches.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Georges Sybesma to La Borne, France, circa 1980-1990
By Georges Sybesma
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Georges Sybesma to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " G. Sybesma". Unique piece, circa 1980-1990.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic Cobra vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 15.7 x 14.6 x 10.6 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique pie...
Ceramic
Big Covered Ceramic Jar by Jean & Jacqueline Lerat, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered jar by Jean and Jacqueline Lerat to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " JJ LERAT LA BORNE ". Circa...
Ceramic
Celadon glazed ceramic dish by François Eve, circa 1980.
By François Eve
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Celadon glazed ceramic dish by François Eve. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920-1930. Perfect original conditions. H : 3.5 x 11.8 Inches.
Ceramic
"Runner, " Large Rare Bronze of Nude Male Figure by Seifert, 1922
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted as European artists were moving from Beaux Arts realism to a more stylized modern approach to the figure, which we now call Art Deco, this large and rare bronze depicts a nu...
Bronze
Blue glazed ceramic abstract sculpture by Michel Lanos, 2000
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic sculpture by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 23.6 x 18.9 x 9 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece. 2000. - Born in Paris ...
Ceramic
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.4’ x 10.4’ x 8.7’ inches.
Ceramic
Stoneware sculpture by Alistair Danhieux, 2013.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculpture by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2013. H : 7.9 x 12.9 x 12.2 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe, England, Alistair Ayns...
Ceramic
White and yellow glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and yellow glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.8’ x 9.1’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Prove...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration 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. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-199...
Ceramic
White glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 16.1 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 1926,...
Ceramic
Monumental ceramic sculpture " White Bear " by Laurent Dufour , 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " White bear " with white shiny glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who...
Ceramic
Large floor vase in black glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large floor vase in black glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 27.9 x 15.7 x 19.7 inches. Approximate sizes. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works i...
Ceramic
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 12.9’ x 8.3’ inches.
Ceramic
French Desvres Faience Candlestick
By Desvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French faience candlestick from the faiencerie of Desvres, hand-painted with the traditional Rouen floral decor and colors of blue, yellow, orange and green. Fo...
Faience
Big Dish in the Style of Guidette Carbonell, circa 1940-1950
By Guidette Carbonell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big dish in the style of Guidette Carbonell with brown glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions, circa 1940-1950. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jerome Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base «J.Galvin». 2020. Unique piece. H: 16.9 × 15.4 × 14.2 inches. - Born i...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Sculpture Entitled "La Citadelle" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « La Citadelle » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 2000". Unique piece. - A great work o...
Ceramic
Brown glazed stoneware sculpture by Laurent Dufour, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware sculpture by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature under the base. 2023. Unique piece. H : 28.7’ x 10.2’ x 11.8’ inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, France. Lives ...
Ceramic
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sargadelos Porcelain Funny Witch Figure From Spain
By Lladro, Tiffany & Co., Niki de Saint Phalle, Sargadelos
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
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
Blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.7’ x 7.4’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Proven...
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Alexandre Foucher to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Alexandre Foucher to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under conditions. Circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture by Jean- Pierre Viot, circa 1970-1975
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture by Jean-Pierre Viot. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed at the base " viot ". circa 1970-1975. - “Discreet, friendly, attentive, Jean-Pierre Viot...
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
Important stoneware sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Cadence #10", 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important stoneware sculpture entitled " Cadence" by Maarten Stuer. Unique piece. Artist monogram under the base. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. 2023. - Born in 1965 in ...
Ceramic
A ceramic vase with black glaze decoration by Accolay potters, cica 1960- 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with black glaze decoration by the Accolay potters. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Accolay ". Circa 1960-1970. Hauteur : 28.5 X 13.5 cm Height : ...
Ceramic
Stoneware sculpture by Maarten Stuer, entitled "Corps ascendant" , 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important stoneware sculpture entitled " Corps ascendant #6 ". Artist monogram under the base. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Unique piece. 2023. - Born in 1965 in Japan,...
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Jean Linard to La Borne, Circa 1964
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Jean Linard to La Borne. Signed and dated under the base "Linard 64". Unique piece. Perfect original conditions. 1964.
Ceramic
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculptural Vase to La Borne, Signed at the Base, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. circa 1970. Signed at the base.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon, 1995.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon. Artist signature at the base. 1995. H : 1.2 x 9.6 x 9.8 inches. - A great work of art can often be recognized by the feeling of strangenes...
Ceramic
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