Beaux Arts Ceramics
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
Important Stoneware Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important stoneware sculpture by Tim Orr.
Handwritten signature at the base.
Circa 1970-1980.
One pair is avaible.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Monumental Italian Beaux-Arts Footed Planters
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A matching pair of large terra cotta planters with winged gargoyle feet by Dini E Cellai Company. Stamped DINI E CELLAI SIGNA on the bottom. ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 24.6 x 1.6 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Important Stoneware Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important stoneware sculpture by Tim Orr.
Handwritten signature at the base " Tim Orr ".
Circa 1970- 1980.
One pair is available.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Vases by Armand Bedu, to La Borne , circa 1940
By Armand Bedu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic vases by Armand Bedu to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1940-1950.
A second pair is available.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 18.1 x 1.6 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vases Sèvres, Manufacture de Sèvres, 1986
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...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unique ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Pierre Martinon.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed at the base "P. Martinon ".
circa 2000.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Rocher Posé" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1985
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Rocher posé » by Pierre Martinon.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 1985".
Unique piece.
Far from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Innocenti, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic pitcher by Jacques Innocenti to Vallauris.
Perfect original conditions.
Handwritten signature under the base "Innocenti Vallauris",
circa 1960.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp, to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
By Steen Kepp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Steen Kepp to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic 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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Signed A.C, circa 1986
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed A.C.
Perfect original conditions,
circa 1986.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture by Gérard Brossard, to La Borne, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture by Gérard Brossard to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed "Gérard Brossard".
Unique piece,
circa 2000.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Stool by Martin Goerg, circa 2018
By Martin Goerg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool by Martin Goerg with glazes decoration.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Perfect original conditions.
2018.
A set of 8 pieces is available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2013
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed Alistair Danhieux.
Signed and dated under the base.
2013.
Perfect original conditions.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Vase with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain vase with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 16.7 x 1.2 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware vase- pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with glazes decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 18.1 x 12.9 x 14.2 inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers.
Artist signature under the base. 2024.
H : 6.3 x 9.4 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Big Ceramic Vase by Alain Magne, to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
By Alain Magne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Alain Magne, to La Borne, France.
Unique piece.
Wood firing.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base " Magne ",
circa 1970-1980.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 17.5 x 1.2 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Blue Ceramic Vase or Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Blue Ceramic Vase
This striking blue ceramic vase, with its captivating blend of other complimentary hues of white, and green, is a stunning piece of mid-century modern desi...
Category
20th Century American Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
blue and red abstract Ceramic sculpture Vase by Klaus Schultz, Germany
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A rare ceramic vase by Klaus Schultz.
Unreadable glaze signature under the base,
circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 18.1 x 1.2 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 17.9 x 1.2 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 16.5 x 1.2 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 17.5 x 1.2 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware vase - pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decorations.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 17.3 x 12.6 x 16.5 inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 25 x 1.6 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A ceramic sculpture, circa 1980-1990
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 1980-1990.
26 x 20 x 4 cm.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase with dripping decoration by Jean Pointu, circa 1950.
By Jean Pointu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase with dripping decoration by Jean Pointu.
Artist signature under the base « Pointu fils ». Circa 1950.
H : 16.1’ x 5.9’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Mask by Gilbert Portanier, 1979
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilbert Portanier, mask
France, Vallauris, 1979.
Signed
Unique piece
Enameled ceramic mask with a polychrome decoration.
Nose, arches and beard in relief and two slits to crea...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 14.2 x 9 x 11.4 inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 24.4 x 7.1 x 8.3 inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware cup by Roger Guérin, circa 1930.
By Roger Guerin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware cup by Roger Guérin.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 1930.
H : 11 x 10.4 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers.
Artist signature under the base. 2024.
H : 14.2 x 13.4 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Big Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp, to La Borne, circa 1970-1980, France
By Steen Kepp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Steen Kepp to La Borne.
Wood firing.
Unique piece.
Signed under the base.
Perfect original conditions.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 18.7 x 0.9 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Blue Glazes Decoration, circa 1920, No Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with blue glazes decoration.
Perfect original conditions.
No signed.
Unique piece,
circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Big Decorative Ceramic Pitcher Attributed to La Borne Potter's, 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big decorative ceramic pitcher attributed to La Borne potters.
Handwritten signature.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
Perfect original conditions.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 15.7 x 5.1 x 6.3 inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher by Jean Linard, to La Borne, circa 1960-1970
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic pitcher by Jean Linard to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed " Linard " at the base.
Unique piece,
circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers.
Artist signature under the base. 2024.
H : 7.9 x 11.8 x 9.1 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Porcelain Sculpture with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Blue Glaze Decoration Signed Pol Chambost, circa 1960-1970
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with blue glaze decoration signed Pol Chambost.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 29.1 x 7.1 x 7.9 inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware vase- pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase- pitcher by Georges Martin with glazes decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 13.8 x 9.8 x 9.8 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Beaux Arts ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts ceramics 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 ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Tim Orr, Alistair Danhieux, Pierre Martinon, and Martin Goerg. 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 ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $668 and tops out at $24,410 while the average work can sell for $1,958.