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.
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Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos, circa 1926-2005
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 1990. Unique piece.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Crackled Ceramic Planter or Vase by Boch Freres, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Boch Freres Crackled ceramic planter or vase in alternating ribbed and smooth glazed finish. Signed, Belgium 1930s Dimensions : 6 diameter x 5 H.
Ceramic
Vintage Decorative Pitcher by Cloutier Brothers, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Decorative ceramic pitcher / vase by the Cloutier brothers (circa 1970s). An outer surface decorated in the Cloutier's trademark soft mauve with an e...
Ceramic
Modernist Glazed Stoneware Vase by Bruno Gambone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Modern stoneware vase by Bruno Gambone with rectangular base supporting an elegant, tapered neck and flared aperture (ca. late 1950s, Italy). White glaze with specks of turqu...
Stoneware
Belgian pottery vase with cranes Catteau Boch Freres Enameled circa 1939
Located in New York City, NY
Belgian Boch Freres Keramis faience art pottery vase "Grues" depicting cranes feeding in a marsh. Tri-colored with enameled decoration of cranes and flowers amidst a buff matte terra...
Pottery
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italian artist Marcello Fantoni ceramic vase is glazed stoneware made circa 1970s. This piece was acquired directly from the artist by the seller, who was a personal friend of Marcel...
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Vase by René Buthaud
By René Buthaud
Located in Montreal, QC
Glazed ceramic vase by René Buthaud depicting nude dancers Glazed signature to underside ‘RB’. France: circa 1935 literature: Céramiques de René Buthaud, ...
Ceramic
$1,700
H 10 in Dm 9 in
Art Déco Belgian Glazed Pottery/Ceramic Charles Catteau-Like Vase by Boch Freres
By Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco belgian glazed pottery/ceramic Charles Catteau-like vase by Boch Freres Keramis By: Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau (in the style of) Material: ceramic, pottery, paint...
Enamel
Chinese Mustard Glazed Incised Petal Slip Decoration Ceramic Pot Vase
Located in Wichita, KS
A rounded ceramic vessel finished in a warm mustard glaze, decorated throughout with finely incised floral and scrolling vine motifs. The surface detailing is executed through a sgra...
Ceramic
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica oranges jug / pitcher in orange and green glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a bunch of ...
Ceramic, Majolica
Abstract Brown Wall Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Digan La Borne
By Pierre Digan
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pierre Digan (1941-2016), 20th midcentury ceramic wall sculpture by Pierre Digan Realized, circa 1960 in La Borne Original brown ceramic color In a black metal frame M...
Ceramic
Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s. Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black. This kind of tradi...
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica lemons jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the sh...
Ceramic, Majolica
Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 17.3’ x 9.8’ x 7.4’ inches.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Jar with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos, 1997
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic jar with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. 1997. Unique piece. H : 30.5 x 7.9 inches. This w...
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 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 16.9 x 11.8 inches...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos '1926-2005'
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 1990. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos '1926-2005'
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 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 14.6 x 10.6 inches...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos '1926-2005'
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 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 13.4 x 9.1 inches....
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 1990....
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos '1926-2005'
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 1990. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. 1995. Unique piece. H : 21.6 x 13.8 inches. Thi...
Ceramic