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Beaux Arts Jars

BEAUX ARTS STYLE

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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Style: Beaux Arts
Set of Four 19th Century French Apothecary Jars
Set of Four 19th Century French Apothecary Jars

Set of Four 19th Century French Apothecary Jars

Located in Winter Park, FL

A set of four 19th century French Limoges style porcelain lidded apothecary jars with elegant hand painted floral decoration and lettering. One jar has a pharmacy label on the revers...

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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos, circa 1926-2005
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos, circa 1926-2005

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.

Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed cemic pitcher by Jacky Coville, circa 1960-1970.
Glazed cemic pitcher by Jacky Coville, circa 1960-1970.

Glazed cemic pitcher by Jacky Coville, circa 1960-1970.

By Jacky Coville

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.

Category

1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos
Big Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos

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...

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Big covered jar ceramic jar by Jean Lerat, circa 1952
Big covered jar ceramic jar by Jean Lerat, circa 1952

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.

Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Boch Frères Glazed Ceramic Jug, Belgium, Late 19th Century
Boch Frères Glazed Ceramic Jug, Belgium, Late 19th Century

Boch Frères Glazed Ceramic Jug, Belgium, Late 19th Century

By Boch Freres Keramis

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...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Beaux Arts Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Brown and green glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Brown and green glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.

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.

Category

1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware pitcher by Michel Gardelle, circa 1980.
Glazed stoneware pitcher by Michel Gardelle, circa 1980.

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.

Category

1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware pitcher by Pierre Digan, circa 1970-1980.
Glazed stoneware pitcher by Pierre Digan, circa 1970-1980.

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.

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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos

Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos

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Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos '1926-2005'
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos '1926-2005'

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Beaux Arts jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts jars for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts jars made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original jars, popular names associated with this style include Michel Lanos, Boch Freres Keramis, Jacky Coville, and Jean and Jacqueline Lerat. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $786 and tops out at $8,876 while the average work can sell for $1,941.