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.
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 27.2 x 9.8 inches.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Covered Jar by Alain Gaudebert, Vers 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic covered jar with glazes decoration by Alain Gauderbert. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Gaudebert ". Circa 1...
Ceramic
Green glazed stoneware "Bastet" by Laurent Dufour, 2024.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware « Bastet » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature under the base. Unique piece. 2024. H : 80.7 x 22 x 22 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, France. Lives and wor...
Ceramic
Stoneware sculpture entitled « Passage clandestin » by Pierre Martinon, 1997.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Passage clandestin » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 1997. H : 16.5 x 16.5 x 9.8 inches. - A great work of art c...
Ceramic
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
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
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
Blue glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Végétal » by Laurent Dufour, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Végétal » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature on the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 70.9 x 21.6 x 23.6 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, Fra...
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1980-1990
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 29’5 x 10’5 x 9’ inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos dis...
Ceramic
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessonne to Vallauris, Circa...
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessone. Unique piece. Circa 1960-1970. H : 10 x 2.4 inches.
Ceramic
$925Sale Price|50% Off
Bronze Figure of a Field Hockey Player, German, Artist Signed, circa 1900
By Gottlob Deihle
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are always on the lookout for bronzes with a sports theme. Here we are offering a rare example of a field hockey player. Well cast with a beautiful war...
Marble, Bronze
Blue and pearly white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue and pearly white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.6’ x 10.2’ inches. - Born in 19...
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
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Marble Sculpture Of Cherub Holding A Puppy
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a marble sculpture of a cherub who is standing up in front of a trunk. His head has an abundant hair with curly ends. He is gently holding a puppy. The sculpture has attached...
Alabaster
Bronze Putti Watch Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Let’s get this cleared up right now: No, he’s not holding a cell phone. Instead, this little fellow is doing the job he was created to do, namely providing a place to hang a pocket w...
Bronze
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
Large floor vase in green glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 28.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches. Approximate sizes. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works i...
Ceramic
Stoneware mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 20.5 x 12.6 x 5.9 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1...
Ceramic
Stoneware mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 19.6 x 12.6 x 4.1 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1...
Ceramic
Stoneware mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 17.3 x 11.8 x 5.5 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1...
Ceramic
Stoneware mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 18.8 x 12.9 x 5.5 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1...
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Leon Pointu, circa 1930, France
By Leon Pointu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Leon Pointu (1879-1942) Perfect original conditions. Each vase is signed under the base, circa 1930.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
By Annie Maume & Robert Heraud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Stoneware duck sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware duck sculpture by Georges Martin. Unique piece. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 12.9 x 11.8 x 24.8 inches.
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
Ceramic cup by Joelle Deroubaix., circa 1975.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic cup by Joelle Deroubaix. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1975. H : 4.7 x 11 inches.
Ceramic
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
Ceramic Sculpture Signed A.C and Dated 1992
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed AC and dated under the base 1992. Perfect original conditions, circa 1992.
Ceramic
Zoomorphic Ceramic Sculpture, Vase by Guerin, circa 1950
By Guerin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic ceramic-sculpture- vase by Guerin. Signed under the base. Circa 1950-1960.
Ceramic
Wood fired stoneware «Pot à feu» sculpture by Île/Mer/Froid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood fired stoneware «Pot à feu» sculpture by Île/Mer/Froid. Artist signature under the base. 2023. H : 30.7’ x 15.7’ inches. - Lives between Marseille, Paris, and Aveyron. Formed...
Ceramic
Green and blue glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by G. Buthod Garçon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and blue glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.3’ x 6.7’ inches. - Born ...
Ceramic
Unique Cire Perdue Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Roses by Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique Cire Perdue gilt bronze sculpture of roses by Louis Ernest Barrias. The singular lost wax cast of a still life of roses is mounted on a rosewoo...
Bronze
Important glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1990-2000
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. H : 26’ x 17’ x 8.5’ inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel...
Ceramic
Large floor vase in purple glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Purple glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 23.6 x 19.6 x 17.3 inches. Approximate sizes. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works i...
Ceramic
Brown glazed stoneware vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.5’ x 6.7...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
By Annie Maume & Robert Heraud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Glazed and engobed ceramic sculpture, circa 1970 by La Borne Potters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed and engobed ceramic sculpture. Artist’s monogram at the base to identify. Circa 1970- 80. Unique piece. H : 9.8 x 29.5 x 16.9 inches.
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
Green glazed ceramic vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.9’ x 7.9’ inches. - Bo...
Ceramic
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Matador » by Pierre Martinon, 2023.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Matador » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « Martinon ». Unique piece. 2023. H : 18.1 x 7.9 x 6.7 inches. - A great work of art ca...
Ceramic
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Le trou noir » by P. Martinon, 2019.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Le trou noir » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. Circa 2019. H : 21.6 x 18.1 x 20.5 inches. - A great...
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
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Art Ceram, circa 1950.
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Art Ceram. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1950. H : 9.4 x 13.8 x 6.1 inches.
Ceramic
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Porter aux nues » by Pierre Martinon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Porter aux nues » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 30.7 x 7.5 x 6.7 inches. - A great work o...
Ceramic
$8,191Sale Price|30% Off
Pair of Vases Sèvres, Manufacture de Sèvres, 1986
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of vase -Sèvres Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres France, Sèvres, 1986. Unique pieces Pair of oval-roll-shape porcelain vases, each presents a unique decor of fine crysta...
Porcelain
Black glazed ceramic mural sculpture, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 19.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches. Approximate sizes.
Ceramic
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Le temple des secrets » by Pierre Martinon, 2001.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Le temple des secrets » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2001. H : 36.6 x 25.2 x 18.5 inches. - A great work of a...
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
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
Gérard Koch, "Personnage Tourmenté" Gilt Patina Bronze Figure, 1969
By Gérard Koch
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A bronze sculpture titled Personnage Tourmenté by French artist Gérard Koch (1926–2014), executed in 1969 and bearing a distinctive gilt patina that gives the figure a luminous, almo...
Bronze
Janine Janet, Brass Sculptural Display Object for Roger & Gallet, 1966
By Janine Janet
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A unique brass sculpture created by Janine Janet (1913–2000) in 1966 for the display windows of Roger & Gallet, Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris. Inspired by Baudelaire's Corresponda...
Brass
Andrey Lekarski, Draped Bronze Bust with Paintbrush, Marble Base, 1992
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A stylized bronze bust by Bulgarian-born French artist Andrey Lekarski (born 1940), executed in 1992 and presented on a marble base. The figure is draped and crowned with a paintbrus...
Bronze
Leonardo Delfino, "Main" Patinated Metal Sculpture, 1965
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A patinated metal sculpture titled Main by Italian-born artist Leonardo Delfino (1928–2022), executed and dated 1965. Signed Delfino on the work, this piece exemplifies the organic a...
Metal
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
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Escaliers dérobés » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Escaliers dérobés » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2022. H : 17.7' x 12.6' x 12.6' inches. - A gre...
Ceramic
Stoneware and oxides sculpture, « La vie du grand Heaume » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « La vie du grand Heaume » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2023. H : 24.4 x 12.6 x 9 inches. - A grea...
Ceramic
Georges Violet, “Composition Abstraite” Lost-Wax Bronze, 1/6, Susse Frères, 1963
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A patinated bronze sculpture titled Composition abstraite by French sculptor Georges Violet (1900–1977), cast in a lost-wax process by the prestigious Parisian foundry Susse Frères. ...
Bronze
Roel D’Haese, “Il Gesto” Lost-Wax Bronze Sculpture, circa 1958
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A lost-wax cast bronze sculpture titled Il Gesto by Belgian sculptor Roel D’Haese (1921–1996), executed circa 1958. The work displays the elongated, tensioned, and deeply expressive ...
Bronze
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 14.2 x 12.9 x 5.5 inches. - A great w...
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