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Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

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
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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pair of glazed stoneware vase attributed to Louis Dage, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of glazed stoneware vase attributed to Louis Dage. Circa 1930. H : 9’ x 5.5’ inches.
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1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Brown glazed stoneware vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 21.6’ x 8.3’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

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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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Black and gold glazed ceramic vase in the style of Jean Besnard, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black and gold glazed ceramic vase in the style of Jean Besnard. Circa 1950-1960. H : 10.6’ x 8.7’ inches.
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1950s French Vintage Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Jacques Pouchain and L' Atelier Dieulefit
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Jacques Pouchain and l' Atelier Dieulefit. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Brown/red and green glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown/red and green glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.7’ x 7.8’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration 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....
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Desvres Faience Urn Form Vases, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Desvres faience urn form vases with large double handles. Beautiful hand-painted floral decoration in the traditional colors of blue, orange, yellow and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Faience

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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base, 2010. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Vase Designed by Claire Debril for Virebent, circa 1970-1980
By Claire Debril
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain vase designed by Claire Debril for Virebent. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase, Sculpture 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. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2009
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2009. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

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.   
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Jeanne & Norbert Pierlot to Ratilly, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Jeanne & Norbert Pierlot to Ratilly. Perfect original conditions. Artist monogram under the base "Pierlot." circa 1970. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud. Wood firing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Covered Pot by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2012
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered pot signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2012. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

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...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Covered Pot by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2012
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered pot signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2012. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2009
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2009. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic box signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2011. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Black and White Glazes Decoration, Signed Polaris, 1970
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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration 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....
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration 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....
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase-Sculpture 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. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by François Eve, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by François Eve with green and white glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1980-1990.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Geometrical Decoration by Accolay, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes and geometrical decoration by Accolay. Signed under the base "Accolay", circa 1970-1980. Perfect original condition. Unique piece.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2009
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base, 2009. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Guieba, Signed, 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by CH- Guieba. Wood firing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Jar with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos '1926-2005'
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, circa 1990. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration 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....
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

French Beaux Arts, Patinated Bronze Figural Vase by A. Bofill, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antoine Bofill (Spanish-French, 1875-1925) was a Spanish artist and member of the Animalier movement of the 19th century. Best known for his small, decorative bronze sculptures, Bofi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2011. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

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.    
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

French ceramic sculpture vase
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Grand vase français en céramique sculpté, figuratif, en très bon état et signé.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chrystal Netherland Old Vase, Finely Engraved
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Wonderful old crystal vase, finely engraved. Very precious and beautiful also without flowers, Measures: Diameter lower cm.17, Diameter upper 23 cm O/311.
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Beaux Arts Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Beaux Arts vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Gisele Buthod Garçon, Michel Lanos, Alistair Danhieux, and Accolay Pottery. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $13,315 while the average work can sell for $1,553.

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