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.
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
Celadon glazed porcelain cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Celadon glazed porcelain cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 2.5 x 3.7 inches.
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
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
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
"Detresse" Patinated Metal Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
"Detresse" [Distress] Patinated Metal Sculpture, 20th century, depicting a shipwrecked sailor hailing for aid. 26.5" H x 10" H x 8.5" D.
Metal
Ceramic Vase by Bruno H' Rdy to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with wood firing by Bruno H' rdy. Signed at the base. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Yellow/ brown and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow/brown and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.3’ x 7.1’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de...
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
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
Glazed ceramic bowl by Paul Badié.
By Paul Badié
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic bowl by Paul Badié. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. H : 5.5 x 2.7 inches.
Ceramic
Ceramic and Metal Sculpture by Klaus Schultze, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic and metal sculpture with black and red glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
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 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
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
Yellow/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.3’ x 3.9’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Provence,...
Ceramic
Engobed stoneware sculpture entitled « Astre Lune I » by Marteen Stuer, 2016
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture entitled « Astre Lune I » by Marteen Stuer. Artist signature under the base. 2016. H : 19.3 x 19.3 x 4.7 inches. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives and work...
Ceramic
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
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
Glazed ceramic footed bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic footed bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 11’ x 7.4’ inches. - Born in 1954 in...
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
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
White glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 23.6 x 15.3 x 5.1 inches. Approximate sizes. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les...
Ceramic
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
French Desvres Faience Jardinière or Cachepot
By Desvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or cache pot. Hand-painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. A ni...
Faience
Monumental ceramic sculpture " Girl " by Laurent Dufour , 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " Girl " with beige mate glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who live ...
Ceramic
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990. H : 15.7 x 4.7 x 4.7 inches. - Born in 19...
Ceramic
$150Sale Price|66% Off
Mid 20 th c Italian Ceramic Pair Heron Birds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Splendid mday d 20 th c Italian ceramic sculpture of pair heron birds , glazed white ceramic with gold accents.
Ceramic
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
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
"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
Ceramic Dish with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990.
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
Ceramic Vase, Sculpture by Michel Lanos, circa 1990-2000.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase, sculpture by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. H : 12.2 x 10.6 x 12.2 inches. - ...
Ceramic
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
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
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
White glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 8.3 x 6.7 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos, circa 1980
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic wall platter by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980. H : 16.1 x 12.9 x 2.1 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics i...
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 18.5 x 27.5 x 7.9 inches.
Ceramic
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). H : 10.63 x 7.20 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist signature under the base. 1990. Unique piece. H : 10....
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
Ceramic Vase with Black and White Glazes Decoration, Signed Polaris, 1970
By Polaris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with black and white glazes decoration. Signed under the base "Polaris". Perfect original conditions, circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century French Carved and Gilt Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of mid-19th century French candle sconces with carved floral-potted urn backplates, and gilt metal and wood arms. Sconces could be electrified for an additional fee.
Gold Leaf
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in black glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece, circa 1990. H : 25.2’ x 3.9’ x 5.1’ inches. - Born i...
Ceramic
Monumental ceramic sculpture " Family " by Laurent Dufour , 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " Family " with yellow mate glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who li...
Ceramic
Important Stoneware Sculpture by Kato Reikichi
By Kato Reikichi
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Large modern irregular shaped ceramic black vase with a ribbon-like decoration in gold, silver and red called "sho (hovering)" by Kato Reikichi (1953, Japan) from Seto, Aichi Provinc...
Ceramic
Green and black stoneware decoratives Ceramic Vase , circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase by french artist Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
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
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 Pitchet, by Alexandre Foucher, circa 1960, La Borne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic pitchet by Alexandre Foucher. Original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.7’ x 6.3’ x 4.7’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Pr...
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 and white glaze decoration. Signed under the base "Tim Orr", circa 1970.
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
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
Antique Bronze of a Man Lying Face Down, Karoly Herpka, Hungarian (1861-1938)
Located in Petaluma, CA
This unusual and mysterious bronze was done by the Hungarian artist Karoly Herpka (1861-1938). Signed underneath in 2 places. The subject seems to be unhappy about some event. Not...
Bronze
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
Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.3’ x 5.1’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Prove...
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, 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
Big covered jar ceramic jar by Jean Lerat, circa 1952
By Jean Lerat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered jar by Jean Lerat to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " J LERAT ". Circa 1952. Unique piece.
Ceramic